Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

24/01/2026 Townsville



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1200M
Airwaves Jumped out at start making heavy contact with ROYAL PROPHECY. Over-raced in the early stages. Townsville 19/07/2025
Notforthemoney Shifted outwards on jumping, bumping with UPTURN. Had to steady momentarily to avoid the heels of JICULSAR SIZZLE, which was easing near the 1000m. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Penrod Began awkwardly and bumped with SEND THE MONEY soon after the start. Raced wide throughout. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Rockhampton 08/01/2026
Vouchers Rider reported better on firmer track. Warrnambool 16/10/2025
Slow to begin. Raced greenly under pressure in the straight. Tatura 30/09/2025
Girls Got Attitude Over raced in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 400m. Rockhampton 08/01/2026
Lady Willpower Raced wide in the early stages. Carried wider near the 700m when GIRLS GOT ATTITUDE shifted outwards. Rockhampton 08/01/2026
Bumped at the start. Over raced early. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight. Rdr reported filly proved disappointing when placed under pressure. A post-race vet exam revealed an abrasion to n/hind coronet band. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2025
Miss The Music Began awkwardly then contacted by SMOKIN REELS which shifted in; commenced to over-race leaving the 900 metres and had to restrained on several occasions; improved onto heels passing the 600 metres and had to be firmly restrained. Townsville 16/01/2026
High Sobriety Bumped on jumping. Murwillumbah 12/12/2025
 
Race 2 THE VICTORY BAR & GRILL BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2000M
Joe's Giggle Anticipated the start and as a result shifted out bumping with TRAPEZE PLEASURE and was slow into stride. Raced in restricted room at the heels of TRAPEZE PLEASURE near the 300 metres and was restrained. Lost its off-hind plate during running Townsville 06/01/2026
Mooloolaba (NZ) Began awkwardly. raced wide throughout, over-raced in the middle stages. Townsville 16/01/2026
Over-raced in the early and middle stages. When questioned in regard the tactics adopted today jockey Ashley Butler stated that gelding did not muster its usual early speed and he was reluctant urge it forward as the gelding has a tendency to over-race. He further added that MOOLOOABA travelled into the race nicely approaching the home turn and finished the race off fairly. Townsville 06/01/2026
Garinion Righ Over-raced in the early stages. Townsville 06/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Townsville 28/12/2025
Khamis Dictated wider passing 400 metres; then hung in under pressure in the home straight. Townsville 16/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Momentarily hampered leaving the 200 metres. Townsville 06/01/2026
Torque Espagna Slow to begin. Sportsbet Gladstone 13/12/2025
Star Chance Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Sportsbet Gladstone 13/12/2025
 
Race 3 TOP SHELF TRAINING Maiden Plate 1300M
Here's Mason Bumped heavily leaving the 1,000 metres when outside JUST FOR LOVE which shifted out. Townsville 16/01/2026
March Madness Slow into stride; laid in under pressure in the home straight. Townsville 16/01/2026
Ohh Errol Raced keen early. Inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 20/12/2025
C/O/T-more forward. Led. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/12/2025
Smokin Reels Jumped inward shortly after the start; gave ground in the home straight and finished well back. When questioned, rider Jackson Murphy stated that the gelding had travelled only fairly throughout, and when pressured had failed to respond and was disappointing. Townsville 16/01/2026
Was treated by the on-course veterinarian following the race for lacerations to the off-hind leg. Townsville 13/12/2025
The General Talks Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Townsville 16/01/2026
Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the race. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 04/12/2025
Mr Sugar Daddy Held up briefly entering the home straight before being taken wider to obtain clear running. Townsville 16/01/2026
Notforthemoney Shifted outwards on jumping, bumping with UPTURN. Had to steady momentarily to avoid the heels of JICULSAR SIZZLE, which was easing near the 1000m. Rockhampton 18/07/2025
Mississippi Dream (NZ) Reared on several occasions leaving the mounting yard, dislodging Rdr. Fractious behind the barriers. Warning for pre-race manners. Tnr indicated would consider making gear changes on mare. Ipswich 17/12/2025
Raced keen early. Ipswich 13/11/2025
Rock On Angel Shifted inwards at the start bumping with A BIT ABOUT IT. Shifted in despite the efforts of its rider near the 700 metres crowding A BIT ABOUT IT. Townsville 06/01/2026
She's Got Lyrics Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 09/12/2025
Bumped with SHE’SANAIS at the start. Raced wide early. Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 27/11/2025
Volare Bumped on jumping. Townsville 16/01/2026
Shifted in at the start tightening BELINDA’S RUBI. Townsville 06/01/2026
Missin' De Quo Became awkwardly placed inside the heels of MINNIE VEGAS near the 1100 metres and was dictated inward onto VAN DER WOODSEN which was checked. Townsville 16/01/2026
Shifted out at the start crowding another runner Townsville 28/12/2025
Stellar Legend Fractious and reared in the barriers. Began awkwardly. Rockhampton 08/01/2026
Essay Wine Shifted out at the start bumping with another horse and raced in restricted room for a short distancesoon after the start and was steadied. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 20/12/2025
Tyrannical (NZ) Rdr reported the gelding raced far too fiercely through the early and middle stages and, as a consequence, weakened in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Tnr was told, as it was the first occasion, the gelding would now be subject to the embargoes under AR79(4). Newcastle 26/08/2025
When quest re performance of the gelding which was on debut, rdr stated that whilst she was obliged to make some use of mnt in the early stages to obtain a share of lead, however felt mnt was nevertheless disappointing in the straight although she did remark that the gelding returned to the mounting enclosure after the race with its tongue over the bit and was making some respiratory noises. A post-race vet exam of the gelding didn't reveal any abs. Tnr expressed disappointment with the performance of the gelding. Canberra Acton 08/08/2025
I Swim I Win (NZ) Momentarily crowded for room near the 250 metres Townsville 06/01/2026
Kadiatcha Man Raced wide for the majority. Shifted in near the 250 metres momentarily crowding I SWIM I WIN. Townsville 06/01/2026
Calamaris (NZ) Over-raced in the early stages. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 04/12/2025
 
Race 4 THE TOWNSVILLE MENDI BLACKHAWKS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1400M
Reformist Laid in under pressure in the home straight proving difficult to ride. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 20/12/2025
Nippa's Nightcap Crowded for room near the 1000 metres and shifted in placing another horse in restricted room near the 900 metres. Hampered for a short distance approaching and leaving the 100 metres. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 20/12/2025
Shifted in marginally approaching the winning post placing another runner in restricted room. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 25/11/2025
Brasco Slow to begin. Townsville 28/12/2025
Joe's Giggle Anticipated the start and as a result shifted out bumping with TRAPEZE PLEASURE and was slow into stride. Raced in restricted room at the heels of TRAPEZE PLEASURE near the 300 metres and was restrained. Lost its off-hind plate during running Townsville 06/01/2026
Trapeze Pleasure Shifted inwards at the start and bumped with JOE’S GIGGLE. Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the race. Townsville 06/01/2026
Prince Akeem Began awkwardly. Townsville 16/01/2026
Flashbang Slow to muster pace over the initial stages. Townsville 16/01/2026
Stood flatfooted and lost considerable ground. BC Required. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 04/12/2025
Store Beach Rider Nathan Thomas reported that the gelding laid in throughout; shifted in passing the 400 metres crowding BERNICE’S SPIRIT which had to steady. Townsville 19/09/2025
 
Race 5 MITAVITE BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1000M
Tymon Slow into stride. Townsville 09/09/2025
Coppabella Road Bumped heavily shortly after leaving the barriers and was unbalanced. Townsville 16/01/2026
Shifted in on jumping bumping with another runner. Townsville 13/12/2025
Threebrothers Raced wide throughout. Townsville 16/01/2026
Raced wide for the majority of the race. Sportsbet Mareeba 26/12/2025
Theregos Bumped on jumping. Townsville 13/12/2025
Thirteen Under Bumped on jumping. Scone 19/08/2025
Stateswoman Raced wide rounding the home turn. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 04/12/2025
Supid Date Improved onto heels approaching the 800 metres when over-racing and raced in restricted room for a short distance brushing BANG STICK. Shifted out near the 300 metres causing jockey Sean Cormack to be momentarily unbalanced. Townsville 06/01/2026
Kadiatcha Man Raced wide for the majority. Shifted in near the 250 metres momentarily crowding I SWIM I WIN. Townsville 06/01/2026
Torera Slow to begin. Over raced in the early stages. Mackay 11/11/2025
Taken out shortly after the start . Laid out rounding the final turn. Home Hill 01/11/2025
 
Race 6 BOOTZ SPORTSBAR LEGEND STEVE SMITH BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1000M
Ilzoomya Tightened for room on jumping. Shifted in near the 700 metres tightening the running of PENNYPACKER which was checked and lost it rightful running. Townsville 06/01/2026
Parch Raced wide and without cover throughout. Rdr said mount covered additional ground and he felt this was main reason horse did not finish race off. Post race vet exam revealed no abs. The Valley 14/02/2025
Super Twenty Three Raced keenly through the middle stages. Townsville 16/01/2026
Old Gold Raced ungenerously for a short distance leaving the 800 metres. Townsville 28/12/2025
Over raced in the early stages. Rockhampton 27/11/2025
Gold Sluice Shifted out on jumping and bumped a runner. Narromine 24/08/2025
Power Puff Raced wide throughout. Townsville 16/01/2026
Office Politics Jumped away very awkwardly. Rockhampton 28/11/2025
Looming Legend Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Sportsbet Gladstone 13/12/2025
Egzakly Slow to begin. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 20/12/2025
Vee Eight Power Slow to begin. Townsville 28/12/2025
Slipped behind on jumping momentarily unbalancing rider Graham Kliese. Pentland 22/11/2025
Tuck Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race. Innisfail 06/12/2025
 
Race 7 THE KIRWAN SPORTS CLUB Class 6 Plate 1000M
Pennypacker Shifted in at the start tightening INJADA. Tightened for room near the 700 metres and was checked, losing its rightful running. Townsville 06/01/2026
Over raced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Innisfail 06/12/2025
Injada Slow into stride and then tightened for room and lost ground. Improved onto the heels of the tiring AMNESTY near the 50 metres and was restrained. Townsville 06/01/2026
Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Had difficulties in obtaining clear running from leaving the 500 metres up until near the 50 metres. Sportsbet Mareeba 26/12/2025
Satisfied Mugs Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race. Townsville 28/12/2025
Bumped heavily on jumping and was unbalanced. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 25/11/2025
Saturday Vibes Delayed the start when proved difficult to load. Townsville 06/01/2026
Delayed the start after being very difficult to load. Slow to begin. Tended to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Townsville 28/12/2025
Singular Began awkwardly. Townsville 06/01/2026
Answering Held up for clear racing room in the early part of the home straight. Rockhampton 08/01/2026
Corbusier Raced keenly in the early stages and restrained off heels near the 500 metres. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 20/12/2025
Henry's Blade (NZ) Jumped away awkwardly. Mackay 11/07/2025
Was fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Crowded on jumping by PRINCE OF SOOVIEW, which shifted outwards, and bumped with ALL ENGLAND shortly after. Rockhampton 05/07/2025
Kai Mondo Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 01/01/2026
Began awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages. Rockhampton 09/12/2025
No Love Lost Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Townsville 28/12/2025
Hand Grenade Shifted in at the start bumping with another runner. Townsville 28/12/2025
Began awkwardly. Momentarily hampered passing the 200 metres when MOLONGLE SURPRISE shifted ground. Shifted out abruptly approaching the 50 metres Townsville 13/12/2025
 
Race 8 THE BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB OPEN Handicap 1200M
Beau Rain Made the 1700 metre crossing awkwardly. Townsville 09/08/2025
Stats Slow to begin. Rider dropped his whip near the 300 metres. Townsville 28/12/2025
Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Townsville 09/08/2025
Obligated Carried wider on the track near the 700m when CAPTAIN FOX shifted outwards. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 08/01/2026
Raced keenly in the early stages. Mackay 04/09/2025
Tycoon Beau Over-raced in the initial stages. Townsville 16/01/2026
Commenced to over-race when being restrained near the 1000 metres when placed in restricted room. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Townsville 28/12/2025
Inching Closer Blundered on jumping. Atherton 17/01/2026
Journalism Began awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Inclined to lay inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Mackay 21/11/2025
Rubunkar Laid in for a short distance near the 850 metres. Townsville 06/01/2026
Shifted inwards on jumping, bumping LETMELETGO. Rockhampton 09/12/2025
From This Moment Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight until near the 100 metres. Townsville 16/01/2026
Bumped shortly after the start. Townsville 06/01/2026
Sir Rocket Raced ungenerously for the majority of the race. Townsville 06/01/2026
Pride Of Venus When asked about performance, Rdr reported mare proved to be disappointing and may not have appreciated racing surface. A post-race vet exam revealed the thumps. Now going for a short spell. Eagle Farm 08/11/2025
 
Race 9 LEPRECHAUNS KIDS PLAYROOM @ BROTHERS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1300M
Boom Boom Ray Slow to begin. Rockhampton 08/01/2026
Big Demeanor Raced keenly in the preliminary stages. Townsville 16/01/2026
Looming One Shifted out under pressure bumping another horse passing the winning post. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 04/12/2025
Keepthewolvesaway Over-raced early. Raced wide early. Atherton 13/12/2025
Winning Saga Began awkwardly. Townsville 16/01/2026
Smashing Rosie Slow to begin. Checked for some distance approaching and leaving the 100m. Rockhampton 08/01/2026
Heart 'N' Power Laid out round home turn. Sunshine Coast 14/12/2025
Let's Ride Raced wide throughout. Townsville 13/12/2025
Mishani Perfection Off hind plate became displaced during the running. Townsville 16/01/2026
Supid Date Improved onto heels approaching the 800 metres when over-racing and raced in restricted room for a short distance brushing BANG STICK. Shifted out near the 300 metres causing jockey Sean Cormack to be momentarily unbalanced. Townsville 06/01/2026
Napa Valley Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Townsville 16/01/2026
Raced wide in the early stages. Townsville 06/01/2026
Zouhope Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. Cloncurry 10/10/2025
Store Beach Rider Nathan Thomas reported that the gelding laid in throughout; shifted in passing the 400 metres crowding BERNICE’S SPIRIT which had to steady. Townsville 19/09/2025
Look At Rosa Over-raced in the early stages. Atherton 17/01/2026
Slow to begin. Townsville 06/01/2026
Hold My Halo Jumped awkwardly. Townsville 13/12/2025
Shifted in abruptly near the 800 metres despite the riders’ efforts making heavy contact with MR CALEB, which was checked and lost ground. Home Hill 26/08/2025
Savvy Thinker Began awkwardly then shifted in making heavy contact with BUBBLES'N'FROTH and became unbalanced in consequence. Townsville 16/01/2026
Hampered on jumping. Townsville 12/06/2025
Lucky Jim Shifted out hampering another runner near the 250 metres Innisfail 26/04/2025
Craicaro Inclined to lay in over the final 200 metres. Townsville 16/01/2026
Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Townsville 28/12/2025