Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

29/07/2025 Rockhampton



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 TAB QTIS Three-Years-Old Handicap 1200M
Ask Me Mate Inclined to hang inwards in the early stages placing HERE’S TO POWER in restricted room for a number of strides. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Impeded on jumping by KAI MONDO which shifted outwards and ELECTRIC BRAE which shifted inwards, and as a result was slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
Better Than Words Passing the 200m, momentarily inconvenienced. Eagle Farm 26/04/2025
Eleanor Nancy Inclined to lay inwards rounding the home turn. Mackay 11/07/2025
Bumped by BOLD ARTIC upon entering the home straight. Apprentice O. Kendal reported at scale that her mount was inclined to hang in throughout the entirety of the event and proved difficult. Rockhampton 04/07/2025
Time To Prophet Bumped at the start. Townsville 06/07/2025
Amberinger Laid out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages and carried NIGHTSTICK wider. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Raced wide throughout. Bumped by ELEANOR NANCY which was carried outwards upon entering the home straight. Rockhampton 04/07/2025
Horrible Hank Held up momentarily round home turn. Kilcoy 06/07/2025
Sunshinyday Raced 4-wide without cover throughout. Gympie 19/07/2025
Hung-out round turn from the 500m. Wondai 05/07/2025
Zelezny Raced wide throughout. Mackay 11/07/2025
Began awkwardly. Shifted outwards near the 600m when attempting to obtain clear racing room and bumped with GILBERT’S GOLD. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
 
Race 2 GREAT NORTHERN QTIS Two-Years-Old Maiden Handicap 1050M
Better Storm Shifted outwards on jumping Rockhampton 18/07/2025
I'm Not Grey Began very awkwardly, contacting the outside barrier partition and was slow to begin as a result. Rockhampton 22/04/2025
Viper Room Near the 800m, steadied when tightened for room. Aquis Beaudesert 08/07/2025
Began awkwardly and shifted out. Toowoomba 23/06/2025
Next Legacy Held up rounding the home turn up until a point approaching the 200m. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 04/07/2025
Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight and bumped LOADED WEAPON near the 150m. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
Taylor's Rage Over raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 30/03/2025
Milk Maid Raced wide throughout. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 04/07/2025
Overraced in the early and middle stages. Had to be steadied when racing onto the heels of OUR EAGLE ROCK near the 850m. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight until shifting outwards passing the 400m. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
Unfaithful Bumped approaching the 800m and became unbalanced. Sunshine Coast 05/07/2025
Raced wide throughout. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight until approaching the 100m. Sunshine Coast 15/06/2025
Amber Affair Raced in restricted room near the 250m and steadied. Sunshine Coast 13/07/2025
The Palace Over raced in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Hung out throughout. Raced greenly over the concluding stages. Townsville 29/06/2025
Luna Ready Impeded on jumping by PITLECO LASS which was carried outwards by another runner. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
 
Race 3 CQ FASTENERS & CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES BM60 Handicap 1050M
Devil Devil Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
Began awkwardly and slow into stride as a result. Rider reported the gelding had travelled well throughout the early and middle stages and had responded to his urges in the early part of the home straight however had compounded over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. Rockhampton 30/05/2025
Pretty Slick Raced wide throughout. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
Buffeted between runners at the start. Rockhampton 22/05/2025
Rideau Began awkwardly and shifted in. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 30/03/2025
Brave Cowboy Bill Shifted in on jumping. Dalby 26/06/2025
Miss De Blaas Raced wide throughout. Gatton 10/07/2025
Rowdash Slow into stride. Toowoomba 12/07/2025
Bull Dimple Rum Began awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey N Thomas advised that he was at a loss for an explanation regarding the disappointing performance, stating that BULL DIMPLE RUM never travelled throughout the event and never responded to his riding at any stage. Jockey Thomas added that connections were expecting a better showing upon its most recent start as the gelding had been working well in the lead up to today’s event, and that in his opinion the gelding may be better suited racing over further distances. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
 
Race 4 BOOK FOR CAULFIELD CUP TODAY OPEN Handicap 1300M
Master Montaro Raced keenly in the early stages. Mackay 11/07/2025
Laid in through the early part of the home straight. Townsville 12/06/2025
Kathy's Beau Was hampered and crowded near the 200m Mackay 11/07/2025
For Valour Raced wide in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped by YOUR TOO GOOD which shifted outwards near the 400m. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Fine Shot Buffeted for a distance from the 800 metres. Townsville 19/07/2025
Impeded and checked on jumping when HURTLE shifted out. Barcaldine 07/07/2025
Moenave Raced wide with cover throughout. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Shifted inwards on jumping, impeding MEDIA EMPIRE. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
Grand de Lago Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Gladstone 28/06/2025
Capo Strada Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
 
Race 5 FRENCHVILLE SPORTS CLUB Maiden Handicap 1400M
Piston Rebel Fractious in the barriers before being slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 13/07/2025
Boom Crusher Raced wide throughout. Raced keenly in the early stages. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Craiglea Oreo Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance, Jockey Tasha Chambers stated that being trapped wide in the early and middle stages proved detrimental in CRAIGLEA OREO’s overall chances. Jockey Chambers added that when asked for an effort in the home straight the gelding responded and went to the line positively. Jockey Chambers further added that the gelding may be better suited racing over further distances. Thangool 19/07/2025
Tightened for room at the start, bumped and steadied. Approaching the winning post, improved onto heels & steadied. Gatton 10/07/2025
Naughtynoddy Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey Raul Silvera Olivera stated that NAUGHTYNODDY did not handle the firm track conditions and in his opinion believes that the gelding may also require racing over further distances. Thangool 19/07/2025
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout the event. Rider reported the gelding travelled well early but when placed under pressure failed to respond to riding. Rider added that in her opinion the gelding was not suited by todays track. Alpha 28/06/2025
Villandry Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Thangool 19/07/2025
Jay Bee Ell (NZ) Rider reported after not beginning as well as expected from an outside barrier he was obliged to settle further back than intended. He added his mount hung out when under pressure in the straight. Ladbrokes Geelong 11/04/2025
Peaking Tom Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Held up in the early stages of the home straight until a point near the 400m. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Bargara Bound Slow to begin. Tnr reported gelding had a minor laceration to its near foreleg. Aquis Beaudesert 08/07/2025
Ange Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
Arthur's Dream Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Laid outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Held up for clear running rounding the home turn up to passing the 100 metres. Momentarily improved under the heels of PARDON THE PURR passing the 250 metres. Townsville 29/06/2025
Check One Two Began awkwardly. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Pitleco Lass Began awkwardly and shortly after the start was hampered by BETTER STORM which shifted outwards, and in turn was carried wider impeding LUNA READY. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Fine And Rare Raced keenly in the early stages. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
 
Race 6 LJ HOOKER BM65 Handicap 1500M
Nondisclosure Began awkwardly. Took the crossing awkwardly near the 1600m. Mackay 21/02/2025
Zhuang Shi Began awkwardly. Overraced in the early and middle stages and had to be restrained by its rider near the 1200m. Leaving the 100m, bumped the hindquarters of ARCHER’S GAME, resulting in that runner being turned inwards and its rider taking immediate corrective actions. As a consequence of this incident, ZHUANG SHI became tightened for room between OFFICE JIM and ARCHER’S GAME. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Jumped away awkwardly. Approaching the 600m, was bumped by HENRY’S BLADE (NZ) and was tightened for room for a number of strides. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
Fire King Shifted in abruptly near the 700m. Aquis Beaudesert 08/07/2025
Prepotent Raced wide in the early stages. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
General Hippo Bumped on jumping after BOOM BOOM BELLA shifted in. Rockhampton 04/07/2025
Jumped away awkwardly. Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
Freeman Jumped away awkwardly. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Mackay 11/07/2025
Slow to begin. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Eleanor Nancy Inclined to lay inwards rounding the home turn. Mackay 11/07/2025
Bumped by BOLD ARTIC upon entering the home straight. Apprentice O. Kendal reported at scale that her mount was inclined to hang in throughout the entirety of the event and proved difficult. Rockhampton 04/07/2025
The Last Saga Shifted inwards on jumping, impeding and carrying SANTORINI SUMMER inwards. Raced wide throughout. Bumped with INVADER’S GIRL near the 1000m. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Shouts All Day Slow to begin. Gatton 10/07/2025
Slow into stride. Shifted out near the 1500m and bumped. Over raced near the 1300m and continued to race keenly in the back straight. Held up for a short distance approaching the 400m. Shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of Rdr near the 200m. Continued to lay in from that point onward. Toowoomba 23/06/2025
Bo Bo Beware Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Jumped away awkwardly, bumping BOOGA RAY. Momentarily raced in restricted room near the 400m when BOOGA RAY shifted outwards. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Mackay 11/07/2025
 
Race 7 NEXT RJC RACEDAY 5 AUGUST Class 1 Handicap 1400M
Determination Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 30/05/2025
Out Of Luck Bumped on jumping by MISHANI AMORE and slow to begin as a result. Elected to shift inwards near the 250m to obtain clear racing room. Mackay 11/07/2025
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Spirit Talker Raced wide until obtaining a position outside the leader near the 1200m. Rockhampton 04/07/2025
Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
Iconic Prince Began awkwardly and was impeded on jumping by HEY JEALOUSY which shifted out, and in turn was carried outwards impeding DOONA. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
Ain't Nobody Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Thangool 19/07/2025
Began awkwardly. Raced wide until obtaining a position outside the leader near the 1400m. Mackay 18/03/2025
Neptune Legend Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 04/07/2025
Held up in the early stages of the home straight until a point near the 400m. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
Graeci Raced keenly in the middle stages. Shifted outwards under pressure and carried ME TIME wider in the early stages of the home straight. Mackay 11/07/2025
Held up for majority of the home straight and had to momentarily steady to avoid the heels of GENERAL HIPPO when that runner shifted outwards. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
Here's To Power Bounded on jumping. Approaching the 900m, was placed in restricted room for a number of strides when ASK ME MATE was inclined to hang in. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Ludik Raced keenly on heels near the 800m before becoming awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 600m and having to be steadied. Toowoomba 04/07/2025
Spirited Smile Shifted in on jumping, bumping with SPELLMASTER (NZ). Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result. Rockhampton 19/12/2024
Zelezny Raced wide throughout. Mackay 11/07/2025
Began awkwardly. Shifted outwards near the 600m when attempting to obtain clear racing room and bumped with GILBERT’S GOLD. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
 
Race 8 MELBOURNE CUP AT CALLAGHAN PARK 0 - 55 Handicap 1200M
Determination Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 30/05/2025
Gilbert's Gold Overraced throughout the event. Inclined to lay outwards rounding the home turn. Bumped by ZELEZNY which shifted outwards near the 600m. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
Hung in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 22/05/2025
Diamond Money Began awkwardly. Improved onto the heels of HOLY CROWN near the 800m and had to be momentarily restrained. Mackay 18/03/2025
Citiroc Began awkwardly, making heavy contact with the inside barrier partition and as a result was slow to begin. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Upturn Shifted inwards on jumping, bumping with NOTFORTHEMONEY. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Jumped away awkwardly. Passing the 700m, steadied from the heels of CAPRICORNUS when the pace slackened. Held up rounding the home turn up until a point near the 300m. Rockhampton 04/07/2025
Cumin Spinner Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
The Dark Side Jumped away awkwardly. Inclined to lay in during the home straight. Rockhampton 04/07/2025
Began awkwardly. Inclined to hang inwards in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey J Stanley reported that THE DARK SIDE travelled well in the early stages, however one paced, and when asked to quicken, the gelding failed to respond and went to the line in a disappointing manner. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
Electric Brae Laid outwards when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Here's To Power Bounded on jumping. Approaching the 900m, was placed in restricted room for a number of strides when ASK ME MATE was inclined to hang in. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Imperioness Raced keenly near the 800m. Ipswich 17/07/2025
Raced wide throughout. Dalby 26/06/2025
Zelezny Raced wide throughout. Mackay 11/07/2025
Began awkwardly. Shifted outwards near the 600m when attempting to obtain clear racing room and bumped with GILBERT’S GOLD. Rockhampton 20/06/2025
Craiglea Merida Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide until obtaining a lead position near the 900m. When asked to comment on the seemingly improved performance, trainer Krystle Johnson stated that CRAIGLEA MERIDA had been working well in the lead up to today’s event and was expecting the forward showing as the mare was competing over its preferred racing distance. Thangool 19/07/2025
Silverado Miss Raced keenly in the early stages. Shifted out sharply from a rails position at the 900 metres when momentarily placed on heels. Mackay 28/09/2024
Crafty Goddess Jumped away awkwardly. Held up in the home straight until shifting outwards to obtain clear racing room near the 300m. Rockhampton 14/06/2025
Bull Dimple Rum Began awkwardly. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, jockey N Thomas advised that he was at a loss for an explanation regarding the disappointing performance, stating that BULL DIMPLE RUM never travelled throughout the event and never responded to his riding at any stage. Jockey Thomas added that connections were expecting a better showing upon its most recent start as the gelding had been working well in the lead up to today’s event, and that in his opinion the gelding may be better suited racing over further distances. Rockhampton 20/06/2025