Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

29/05/2026 Sunshine Coast



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 QEBS QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1400M
Baciami Momentarily raced in restricted room leaving the 100m. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Bumped on jumping. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to be coughing. Vet clearance, endoscopic exam results prior to resuming. Doomben 15/04/2026
Mort's Hope Slow to begin. Raced towards the rear of the field for the majority of the event. Jandowae 02/05/2026
Motivating Began awkwardly and lost ground. Ipswich 21/05/2026
Steventown Knuckled on jumping. Ipswich 21/05/2026
Laid out in the early part of the home straight. Ipswich 09/05/2026
Tap Out Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 16/05/2026
Slow to begin. Toowoomba 02/05/2026
Zou Zou Kapadokia Shortly after the start, bumped. Leaving the 700m, improved onto heels and shifted wider. Round home turn, hung in. Leaving the 300m, bumped. Ipswich 09/05/2026
Slow to begin. Bumped shortly after the start. Passing the 800m, steadied after improving onto heels whilst over-racing. Passing the 300m, after attempting to improve into a run, was obliged to steady to avoid heels. Eagle Farm 18/04/2026
Yellow Crate Began awkwardly and was bumped shortly after the start. Near the 250m momentarily inconvenienced when MISHANI UNDERCOVER shifted out to improve. Aquis Beaudesert 23/05/2026
 
Race 2 CHOMLEY FAMILY LAW QTIS Three-Year-Old Fillies Maiden Plate 1000M
Bottles Of Shells Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Raced wide. Aquis Park Gold Coast 17/01/2026
On jumping shifted in. Royal Randwick 26/12/2025
Braidwood Rose Slow to begin. Kilcoy 22/05/2026
Imzada Began awkwardly. Weakened from the 300m and was eased down over the final 150m. RR after establishing the lead through the early stages near the 800m, when Polished Wood and Lim’s Perdido (NZ) improved to his outside he gave consideration to allowing those horses to cross, however expected a forward showing from the filly and felt it would be in his best interest to maintain that position. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly revealed it have pathological arrythmia for the first time. Ararat 25/11/2025
Major Hot Raced in restricted room near the 750m. Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced greenly in the middle stages and shifted in near the 600m. Doomben 19/11/2025
Next Exit Slow into stride. Rdr advised filly wasn’t suited to racing on the synthetic surface. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 27/09/2025
Raced greenly whilst being restrained near the 800m. Sunshine Coast 14/09/2025
You Drive Me Crazy Raced three-wide throughout. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 17/05/2026
Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
 
Race 3 BETA WELLNESS BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1000M
Super Daisy Brushed near the 100m. Sunshine Coast 24/01/2026
Everybody Rise Bumped at start. Raced wide. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 01/05/2026
Rider reported that the gelding raced flat and, in his opinion, may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer advised Stewards that the gelding will be spelled. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Newcastle 20/11/2025
I Miss Margie Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
Causeways Slow to begin and then bumped shortly after the start. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, Trainer V. Venkaya reported the gelding’s first up run, it was eased down in the home straight by its rider. Today, which was his second start with CAUSEWAYS, the gelding was down in class from its last start and with the removal of the nose roll and addition of winkers to its gear, he was expecting an improved performance. Aquis Beaudesert 23/05/2026
Slow to begin. Checked near the 200m when CALVARY (App. L. Martyn) shifted out. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 17/05/2026
On The Target Rdr dropped whip approaching the 100m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/03/2026
Riva D'amor Held up for clear running from entering the home straight until leaving the 200m. Sunshine Coast 05/04/2026
Raced wide. Sunshine Coast 05/12/2025
Li'l Rex Rdr reported mount was inclined to lay in during the early and middle stages. A post-race vet exam revealed lameness in the off hindleg. Vet clearance prior to next racing. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced keenly early with its head up. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/10/2025
 
Race 4 LUXURY APPLIANCES Maiden Handicap 1600M
Kojak (NZ) Began awkwardly. Rdr could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 12/12/2025
Uniquely Famous (FR) Bumped shortly after the start. Approaching the 1000m was severely hampered and became unbalanced Ipswich 13/05/2026
General Gordon Slow to begin. Grafton 16/05/2026
Slow to begin. Travelled keenly in early and middle stages. Passing the 400m shifted out and bumped another runner wider. Ballina 03/11/2025
Show'em Who's King Raced keen early. Toowoomba 09/05/2026
Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Trofeo C/O/T-Ride with cover. Ridden accordingly. Bumped on jumping. Rdr advised when placed under pressure from the 600m, the gelding proved disappointing. Toowoomba 27/03/2026
Blue Poles (GB) Slow to begin. Bathurst 12/05/2026
Geisha Gal (NZ) Bumped at the start. Steadied from heels approaching the 700m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
Steplika Lion Raced keenly in the early stages. Rdr stated that he was not disappointed in the overall performance, that the gelding was one paced and in his opinion is looking for races over further distance. Toowoomba 02/05/2026
Bomb Perignon Began awkwardly. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Began awkwardly. Passing the 1200m, commenced to over-race when attempting to be restrained to obtain a position with cover. After being unable to secure cover, raced three wide for the remainder. Doomben 22/04/2026
French Riviera Severely hampered after the start and lost ground when tightened between PRIZE WITNESS and TSZUYA. Raced keenly in the early stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 16/05/2026
Slow to begin. Held up for clear running over the final 150m. Ipswich 09/05/2026
Watchya Language Bumped at the start. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 17/05/2026
Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Over raced in the middle stages and near the 800m was steadied from heels. Rdr reported mount was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 01/05/2026
Continent Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 19/04/2026
La Gracia (NZ) Bumped at the start. Ipswich 21/05/2026
Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority. A post race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Polyester Girl Slow to begin. Leaving the 200m, raced in restricted room and had to be steadied . Aquis Beaudesert 23/05/2026
Shamiela Shifted out on jumping and bumped. Gympie 19/07/2025
Happy Coffee Raced keenly in the early stages. Jockey J. Lloyd was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out fully to the finish. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 16/05/2026
A post-race vet exam revealed minor lacerations to its near hind, consistent with speedy cutting. Ipswich 31/10/2025
 
Race 5 SUNSHINE MITRE 10 BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1800M
Demarcay (GB) Commenced to over-race leaving the 1500m, shifted in and contacted rail on several occasions. Whilst over-racing, shifted out near the 1100m and was permitted to stride and take up the lead near the 900m. Ipswich 21/01/2026
Rugby Rdr reported that it was not his intention to lead, that after beginning well he identified that he was going to be caught extremely wide and therefore allowed his mount to stride and obtain a leading position near the 1200m. Toowoomba 02/05/2026
Tap High Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Approaching the 1400m when racing keenly, had to ease away from heels Ipswich 21/05/2026
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Rdr reported mount wanted to lay in from the 600m. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Empire Of Art (GER) Laid in under pressure in the home straight and near the 50m rider was obliged to stop riding and straighten. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Hampered on jumping away. Held up for clear running leaving the 300m after being disappointed for an inside run before shifting out in an attempt to obtain clear running. After being unable to do so, shifted back in and across heels passing the 200m. Doomben 22/04/2026
Kerkorian Very slow to begin. Ipswich 21/05/2026
Stood flat footed at the start and lost significant ground. Warning for barrier manners. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Double Whammy Raced wide for the majority. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Vredefort (NZ) When asked about tactics, Rdr stated gelding was unable to muster early speed and when caught wide, restrained to the rear, and may appreciate a step up in distance. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 01/05/2026
Big Tech Bumped on jumping. Shifted out over the final 200m. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Raced wide throughout. Doomben 22/04/2026
Albanian Beauty Slow to begin. Held up approaching the home turn. Picklebet Park Warwick 07/05/2026
North Channel Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 17/05/2026
Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 01/05/2026
Twilight Steps Began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with a runner. Grafton 16/05/2026
Kenshin Maru Raced wide without cover throughout. Kilcoy 22/05/2026
Harley Charlie Shifted inwards shortly after the start impeding LA SUERTE. Raced wide in the early stages. Wondai 25/04/2026
Missile Away Cast its near-hind plate in running. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Significantly slow to begin. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Warning for being slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 29/03/2026
 
Race 6 STEPS Class 1 Handicap 1400M
Caishen Began awkwardly and bumped shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 100m. Doomben 11/06/2025
Jemoma Alpilage Rdr stated after obliged to race wide throughout, mare weakened in the straight. Raced wide. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Eagle Farm 31/01/2026
Toro Chase Began awk. Passing 400m, improved into restricted room and became awk placed on heels for a short distance. Doomben 16/05/2026
Near the 450m, shifted out and bumped on a number of occasions when attempting to secure clear running. Near the 350m, became unbalanced when awkwardly placed on heels. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Over the concluding stages, whilst laying in, bumped. Sunshine Coast 25/04/2026
Power And War Leaving the 1000m steadied when awkwardly placed on heels. Near the 700m raced tight. Near the 50m momentarily steadied when close to heels. Approaching the winning post steadied when close to heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 18/04/2026
Problematical Began awkwardly and bumped. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 01/05/2026
Ihaveseenthelight Raced keen early. Passing the 1200m, restrained from heels when the pace of the race slackened. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
A post-race vet exam revealed lameness in its near hind leg. Vet clearance is required prior to racing/trialling again. Aquis Park Gold Coast 30/08/2025
Opetaia onnections advised a change of tactics – settle further forward. Ridden accordingly. Began awkwardly Ipswich 13/05/2026
Rosso Levanto (NZ) Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Slow to begin. Near the 1200m momentarily raced in restricted room. Eagle Farm 01/10/2025
Sea Warning Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 22/05/2026
Summit Began awkwardly and was bumped shortly after the start Ipswich 13/05/2026
Unsuccessfully protested against 1st placegetter. Approaching the 100m, checked to avoid heels . Doomben 14/01/2026
Decadad Bumped at the start. Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Rider S. Sheargold reported his mount raced greenly under pressure. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 17/05/2026
Near the 800m, restrained to avoid heels. Ipswich 04/05/2026
Deceitful Miss Leaving the 900m, steadied when tightened for room. Aquis Beaudesert 23/05/2026
Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed abrasions to its near hind. Eagle Farm 02/08/2025
Lambertina (NZ) Bumped on jumping. Raced keen early. Raced wide for the majority. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Cheerful Cat Bumped on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 16/05/2026
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 01/05/2026
Heroic Delaneys Raced wide without cover throughout. Toowoomba 09/05/2026
Calvary Bumped at the start. Leaving the 200m, inconvenienced and then taken wider. Aquis Beaudesert 23/05/2026
Held up from approaching the 200m until near the 150m. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 17/05/2026
 
Race 7 FTA ACCOUNTANTS Class 3 Handicap 1200M
Oriente Shifted out at the start. Near the 800m, steadied from heels. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Crackenthorpe (NZ) Raced wide until near the 700m. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Improved onto heels near the 700m and shifted wider. Sunshine Coast 22/11/2025
Scoundrel Near the 300m shifted out to obtain clear running and bumped. Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 100m. Aquis Beaudesert 31/12/2025
Bumped on jumping. Lismore 19/12/2025
Nepravda Began awkwardly. Ipswich 21/05/2026
Cast its off-fore plate in running. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Warna Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with the gate on leaving the enclosure. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 17/05/2026
Vacillation Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Beaudesert 12/03/2026
Caxton Lass Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 06/05/2026
Slow to begin and lost ground. Steadied from heels near the 800m & shifted out. Ipswich 03/01/2026
Keep Safe Held up round home turn. Sunshine Coast 10/05/2026
Fitzroy Street (NZ) Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 17/05/2026
Slow to begin. Raced wide early. Hung in under pressure in the home straight and become awkwardly placed on the heels of CHAPARRAL CHASE leaving the 400m when that runner shifted outwards. As a consequence of this incident LEICA BITA FUN, which was racing to the inside was checked. Jockey Ryan Wiggins advised that his mount traveled reasonably well during the run, however when shifted wider to improve in the home straight the mare commenced to hang in and proved disappointing. Rockhampton 28/11/2025