Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

06/03/2026 Sunshine Coast



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 ACCESS INSULATION SUNSHINE COAST QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1200M
Ritualize Began awkwardly and shifted out. Ipswich 14/05/2025
Highgrove Rose Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Eagle Farm 20/12/2025
Ave Cantare Bumped on jumping away. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Eagle Farm 08/11/2025
Unfaithful Laid out in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Slow to begin and hampered shortly after. Over raced during the middle stages. Momentarily hampered near the 50m. Ipswich 31/07/2025
Silver Smash Raced wide throughout Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Bumped on jumping away and as a result lost ground. Doomben 07/02/2026
All Too Foxy Bounded on jumping. Laid in over the concluding stages. Lismore 10/02/2026
Near the 700m was carried wider by a runner. From that point raced wide with cover. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
 
Race 2 KEVLACAT POWER BOATS AUSTRALIA Fillies and Mares Maiden Handicap 1200M
Spies On Slow to begin. Held up round home turn and until approaching the 200m. Again had difficulty obtaining clear running near the 100m. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Aristocratic Girl Began awkwardly and shifted in. Doomben 11/02/2026
Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Cliodhna Maeve (NZ) Raced wide for the majority. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Beaudesert 06/02/2026
Farnesina Bumped on jumping away. Doomben 15/10/2025
Near the 200m, momentarily raced in restricted room. Eagle Farm 01/10/2025
Voltessa Began awkwardly, bumped and lost ground. Near the 800m became unbalanced when being steadied. Rdr reported filly raced greenly for majority. Doomben 29/01/2026
Icymiss Hampered early and carried very wide from the 600m and around the home turn. Ipswich 20/02/2026
Began awkwardly. When racing keenly passing the 700m, checked from heels. Held up for clear running from passing the 400m until passing the 200m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 23/01/2026
Te Elcee Slow to begin. Momentarily eased approaching the 100m when another runner shifted in. Rdr reported that after being slow to begin he was obliged to pressure his mount, which never travelled comfortably & proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no significant findings. Toowoomba 07/02/2026
Kamigamo (NZ) Began awkwardly. Shifted out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 14/02/2026
Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped a runner. Murwillumbah 24/01/2026
Insain Lady Raced keen in the early and middle stages when leading. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
 
Race 3 HIGGINS COATINGS Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden Handicap 1200M
Eraja Rdr reported mount failed to handle the soft track conditions. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
When asked about performance, Rdr indicated obliged to pressure mount early to obtain a position-added gelding travelled well during the middle stages, however was disappointing when pressured on entering the home straight and finished race off only fairly. Sunshine Coast 17/08/2025
The Aviator Shifted out approaching the winning post. Rdr reported mount shied at the winning post and was unable to ride with normal vigor at the conclusion of the event. Doomben 25/02/2026
Vetted after sustaining minor superficial abrasions to its off-hind leg. Began awkwardly and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 26/10/2025
Rockabilly (NZ) Laid out near the 1100m. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Gatton 25/09/2025
Under Arrest (NZ) Slow to begin. Raced keen early. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 18/05/2025
Laid out from the 500m until near the 200m before being corrected. Continued to lay out over the concluding stages. Ipswich 05/05/2025
Ralos Star Buffeted between runners shortly after the start. Near the 1000m, raced in restricted room for some distance, becoming unbalanced. Doomben 25/02/2026
Raced wide. Rdr reported mount was inclined to over-race. Lost its near for plate. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Silver Spoon Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 01/10/2025
Over raced early and at the 1200m, steadied from heels. Sunshine Coast 21/09/2025
What Did You Say Shifted out at the start and bumped. Near the 1400m, appeared to have been galloped on. Approaching home turn, momentarily raced in restricted room. A post race vet exam revealed a minor laceration to the left hind and to have lost its left hind plate. Kilcoy 19/12/2025
Hampered between runners shortly after the start. When asked about performance and the tactics, Rdr reported understood instructed to have gelding ridden further back, however, gelding is better suited when racing in a more forward position. When questioned, Tnr stated instructions were to begin neutrally on the gelding, and attempt to obtain cover on the fence as gelding has a habit of pulling hard previously. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 29/11/2025
 
Race 4 BARRIER REEF POOLS BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1800M
Bavarian Lady Began awkwardly and shifted in. Rdr could offer no explanation for the poor performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 11/02/2026
Monastery Bumped at the start. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Weona Redwood (NZ) Raced three wide without cover throughout. Weakened from 400m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 18/02/2026
Faltered near the 400m. Passing the 50m, steadied when racing in restricted room. Doomben 29/01/2026
Bold Blaze Laid inwards under pressure and brushed with OUR HEART THROB near the 150m. Rockhampton 29/01/2026
Sacred Bull (NZ) Raced wide early. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Approaching the 1400m, crowded for room and steadied. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Tap High Hampered at the start. Over-raced early. Rdr reported intention to settle further forward, however after being hampered at start, obliged to settle further back than anticipated. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Carried wider near the 200m. Sunshine Coast 16/01/2026
Possibilities C/O/T-settle midfield. Ridden accordingly. Laid in in the early part of the home straight. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Wanda's Outlaw Slow to muster speed. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/02/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Cast the off fore plate in running. Sunshine Coast 08/02/2026
Casanova Man (NZ) Rdr stated mount did not handle track conditions and felt uncomfortable in its action. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sportsbet Nanango 14/02/2026
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Hell Follows Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Bumped heavily at the start and lost ground. Laid in round home turn. Sunshine Coast 01/02/2026
Blueprint Approaching the 500m, momentarily steadied and shifted out into clear running to avoid heels. Round home turn was carried wider. When under pressure in the straight laid in. Ipswich 20/02/2026
Near the 500m, raced in restricted room and steadied. Shifted in over the final 100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 07/02/2026
 
Race 5 MARTIN COLLINS AUSTRALIA Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1400M
Kerkorian Began extremely awkwardly causing Rdr to become badly unbalanced & dislodged shortly after the start. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Two (2) barrier certs, one of which must be in an Official trial prior to accepting for a future race. Sunshine Coast 05/12/2025
Began awkwardly. Doomben 19/11/2025
Fifth Force Bumped on jumping. Disappointed for a run leaving the 300m and was obliged to shift in to obtain clear running. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/12/2025
Giving Delight Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room for a short distance on entering the home straight. Rdr reported gelding over-raced early, which may have had a detrimental effect on its finishing efforts. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Pulveriser Held up round home turn and until leaving the 300m. Near the 100m became awkward after being shifted out abruptly to secure clear running. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Ambassadors Obliged to alter course passing the 200m after improving onto heels. Doomben 21/02/2026
Held up round home turn, and at heels until leaving the 200m. Sunshine Coast 08/02/2026
Rashford Laid out in the early part of the home straight until the 150m before being corrected. Doomben 11/02/2026
Our Orator Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 16/01/2026
Out Of Aces Over raced near the 900m. Held up round home turn. Sunshine Coast 04/11/2025
He'sgotthesay Over-raced leaving the 1000m when the pace of the race steadied. Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 19/11/2025
Cast its off fore plate enroute to the barriers which was reaffixed & vetted. Sunshine Coast 04/11/2025
Purosangue Shortly after the start shifted out. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
Chevallum Laid in under pressure in the home straight before being corrected. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
Zingalong Blundered at the start. Sunshine Coast 11/01/2026
Vredefort (NZ) Bumped at the start. Sunshine Coast 13/02/2026
Rdr could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of the gelding. Aquis Park Gold Coast 05/07/2025
Yes Donald Yes - Stewards spoke with Trainer Mr J Bruce stable representative regarding the above market performance of the gelding. The horse had worked well since its last run at Warwick on the 22 January 2026 where it ran on well over the final stages. It drew a good gate and with favorable racing conditions the stable was confident of a forward showing at today’s meeting Picklebet Park Warwick 23/02/2026
Near the 400m, became awkwardly placed on heels and shifted wider. Raced wide for the majority. Picklebet Park Warwick 22/01/2026
Itza Motza Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 1100m commenced to race ungenerously with its head in the air & then had to be checked near the 1050m when improving into a run. Near the 900m raced keenly with its head in the air. Rdr reported his mount raced keenly in the early stages, when asked to improve from the 500m, failed to respond to his riding. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of tying up & was treated on-course. Toowoomba 07/02/2026
The Last Saga Raced keenly in the middle stages. Rockhampton 29/01/2026
Chance With Wolves Laid out near the 1300m. Kilcoy 18/02/2026
Raced wide. Doomben 11/02/2026
 
Race 6 TAB Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1400M
Retainer Began awkwardly. Passing the 350m, had its hindquarters contacted. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Divine Diamonds Began awkwardly and shifted out. Doomben 21/02/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Lost its off-hind plate. Doomben 07/02/2026
Smudged Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 22/02/2026
Vetted pre-race after contacting fence. Raced ungenerously passing the 1200m. Passing 1000m when racing one off fence, received pressure, bumped on a number of occasions approaching the 900m and forced to shift in closer to the rail. Sunshine Coast 10/10/2025
Decorative Rdr could not offer an explanation for overall performance other than mare may not have handled the prevailing track conditions. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Toowoomba 14/02/2026
Espoir Da Tap Rdr reported mount became awkward in its action when placed under pressure. A post-race vet exam revealed heat stress. Eagle Farm 28/01/2026
Over raced near the 1500m, steadied from heels and shifted out, continued to over race for some distance. Held up for clear running round home turn and in the early part of the straight. When asked about perceived improved performance, Tnr noted filly was stepping up to a more suitable distance and with the addition of blinkers had expected an improved performance. Sunshine Coast 16/01/2026
Rothecate Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 05/02/2026
Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, steadied when crowded for room. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 26/02/2025
Fayetta Over-raced in the middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight. Eagle Farm 04/02/2026
Grey Impact Bumped by HEART AND SPIRIT which shifted out at the start. Rockhampton 05/02/2026
Hey Chardonnay Shifted in on jumping. After being caught wide early, obliged to restrain to obtain a position with cover. Ipswich 15/01/2026
Touchofclass (NZ) Shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/01/2026