Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

02/02/2024 Bowen



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 HOLBOURNE ISLAND BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1470M
Monastery Was tightened at the start when MEDAL shifted in as SHADOW ECLIPSE simultaneously shifted out. Home Hill 31/08/2023
Approaching the 200m rolled out and bumped heavily with another runner Townsville 12/08/2023
Aidenabet Laid in under pressure in the straight. Townsville 20/01/2024
Rounding the home turn improved into a tight run between PRIVATE CHEETAH and FRESH PRINCE and was hampered briefly when FRESH PRINCE hung in under pressure. Soon after was checked off the heels of JOE’S GIGGLE and consequently, PRIVATE CHEETAH which was racing to the inside was buffeted and checked. Hung in under pressure. Mackay 05/01/2024
Brazen Breccia Apprentice jockey S. Nielson reported that the gelding when racing outside the leader, hung out to a three wide position turning out of the back straight. Home Hill 17/01/2024
Shifted in at start hampering CHINTILLY. Mackay 05/01/2024
Pankhurst (NZ) slow to begin Rockhampton 16/01/2024
Shortly after the start shifted in and contacted the rail of its own accord and became unbalanced for a number of strides which resulted in apprentice B Johnson becoming unbalanced. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Mackay 05/01/2024
Fluttering Slow to begin. Mackay 05/01/2024
Lenny Rocket When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey A. Butler reported that his mount had initially travelled well in the early stages but soon commenced to hang out. Butler then stated that LENNY ROCKET then continued to attempt to hang out but was unable to do so due to the firm hold that he had to place the gelding under. Butler further stated that due to this hold, he was then unable to urge LENNY ROCKET into the race as the gelding was more focused on attempting to hang rather then place itself into the race. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Rockhampton 25/01/2024
 
Race 2 BIG MANGO OPEN Handicap 1000M
Ahwahneechee Shortly after the start was momentarily restrained from heels. Thangool 13/01/2024
Raced in restricted room near the 800m. Emerald 10/12/2023
Blue Kentucky Moon Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure over the final 100m. Mackay 05/01/2024
Ashton Blair Shifted out on jumping bumping TEMPO. Home Hill 17/06/2023
Captain Fox Raced wide before obtaining a position outside the lead near the 800m. Mackay 16/12/2023
My Best Effort Raced wide for the majority of the race. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 28/01/2024
Shifted in at the start brushing the running rail. Atherton 13/01/2024
Starhattan In the vicinity of the 400m, improved onto heels and thereafter was held up until the 300m and as a result, elected to shift to the outside to gain clear running. Home Hill 04/11/2023
Acoustix Raced wide throughout. Cast an off-hind plate at the 300 metres. Home Hill 17/01/2024
Raced wide in the early stages. Mackay 22/12/2023
 
Race 3 STONE ISLAND BENCHMARK 45 Handicap 1000M
Kwinern Passing the 150m, shifted to the inside across heels. Home Hill 17/01/2024
Gaius Julius Raced three wide to the 1000 metres without cover. Townsville 29/01/2023
Gracious Garcon Slow into stride. Mackay 22/12/2023
began awkwardly Mackay 06/01/2023
Chalkley Bumped at start. Inconvenienced near the 200m. Mackay 05/01/2024
Murungal Slow into stride. Home Hill 17/01/2024
Brave Missile Severely checked by the continued shift of RUBY SPARKLES. Home Hill 17/01/2024
Approaching the 800m commenced to over race when the tempo of the race slackened. Raced three wide with cover. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. Bowen 14/12/2023
Sensationabull Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 17/08/2023
Elviare Was uncompetitive and tailed the field throughout. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed NVA. Bowen 14/12/2023
Began awkwardly. Approaching the 1300m became unbalanced when making the first turn. Raced wide without cover during the early stages of the event. Mackay 05/09/2023
Tsunami Force Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and was unable to improve at that point for a short distance. Over the concluding stages, had to be steadied when tightened. Home Hill 17/01/2024
Began awkwardly. Bowen 14/12/2023
 
Race 4 HORSESHOE BAY QTIS Maiden Handicap 1200M
November Rhythm Hung out rounding the home turn. Townsville 20/01/2024
Rdr momentarily lost grip of near side rein near the 100m. Hawkesbury 08/08/2023
Master Rich Raced wide early. Rockhampton 09/01/2024
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 23/08/2023
Wait'n'see Began awkwardly, tightened for room soon after the start and when being steadied shifted in. Steadied near the 500 metres. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 28/01/2024
Shifted in near the 1100m when not fully clear of another runner. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 08/01/2024
Heroic Heights Hampered on jumping. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Townsville 20/01/2024
I Say Boom Raced wide throughout. Mackay 05/01/2024
Devil's Desire Slow to begin.Approaching the 600m improved onto heels and shifted wider Thangool 13/01/2024
Well Rested Bumped with MY COUNTY at the start. Shifted out soon after the start bumping with MISHANI STAR. Shifted off heels of COMBAT MISSION approaching the 400m. Rockhampton 18/05/2023
Fresh Start Hampered on jumping. Townsville 20/01/2024
Underwent a pre-race vet exam after racing at Wellington, Sunday 19 November 2023 & was deemed suitable to race. When qst re the tactics adopted during the early stages, rdr std that shortly after the start her mnt was inconvenienced & as a result was shifted in behind runners. When further qst re her mnt becoming detached from the field until passing the 800m, she stated that in her opinion if she used too much of her mnt during the early stages it would be left without a finishing effort. Laid in over the concluding stages & was awkwardly placed onto heels & could not be fully tested. Orange 24/11/2023
Gabby's Ready Raced wide without cover throughout. Townsville 20/01/2024
Tsunami Force Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and was unable to improve at that point for a short distance. Over the concluding stages, had to be steadied when tightened. Home Hill 17/01/2024
Began awkwardly. Bowen 14/12/2023
Fairybower Flyer Commenced to over-race from 1000m and shifted in abruptly at the 600m. Shifted out at the 150m. Home Hill 17/01/2024
 
Race 5 GLOUCESTER ISLAND Class 6 Plate 1280M
Le Vizir Bumped on jumping. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 09/09/2023
To Love Somebody Raced wide without cover over throughout. Townsville 20/01/2024
Aidenabet Laid in under pressure in the straight. Townsville 20/01/2024
Rounding the home turn improved into a tight run between PRIVATE CHEETAH and FRESH PRINCE and was hampered briefly when FRESH PRINCE hung in under pressure. Soon after was checked off the heels of JOE’S GIGGLE and consequently, PRIVATE CHEETAH which was racing to the inside was buffeted and checked. Hung in under pressure. Mackay 05/01/2024
Ocean Emperor Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 21/12/2023
Tycoon Baby Jumped awkwardly. Apprentice S. Wilcock reported that her intentions were to race in a forward position however after beginning poorly and noticing that other runners had quickly showed more pace to her outside, she was unable to take up this position and instead rode for luck in rearward position. Apprentice S. Wilcock further stated she was nonetheless satisfied with how TYCOON BABY finished the race off. Rockhampton 25/01/2024
Laid out under pressure down the home straight. Rockhampton 16/01/2024
Foggy Dew Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Mackay 22/12/2023
Northern Pride Slow to begin. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 28/01/2024
Slow to begin. Rockhampton 02/01/2024
Mishani Tulip slow to begin Rockhampton 16/01/2024
Slow to begin. Mackay 11/04/2023
 
Race 6 FLAGSTAFF HILL BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1280M
Boom Ranga Raced three wide throughout. Hung in for much of the event. Home Hill 17/01/2024
At the 900m, obliged to steady off the heels of GREENHEART (NZ) which shifted in. Laid in in the early stages of the home straight. Home Hill 28/12/2023
Make It Flashy Slow to begin. Over raced early. Townsville 20/01/2024
Crowded on jumping. Laid in under pressure during the home straight. Rockhampton 02/01/2024
Russian Ruble slow to begin Rockhampton 16/01/2024
Slow to begin. Raced wide and without cover throughout the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a cough. Kempsey 28/08/2023
Sacred Legacy (NZ) Slow into stride. Bowen 14/09/2023
Aleaco Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight and approaching the 150m eased across the heels of LOVE MY LOUIS to gain clear running Rockhampton 09/01/2024
Raced wide throughout. Raced tight in the early stages and shifted out brushing the hindquarters of STAVANGER Mackay 22/12/2023
Ellie's Dream Severely checked at the start by the continued shift. Home Hill 17/01/2024
Over raced early. Bowen 14/12/2023
Night Guy Raced wide until the 700m. Home Hill 28/12/2023
Slow to begin. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 07/12/2023
Risked It Raced wide for the majority of the race. Innisfail 05/11/2023
Nine Carats Approaching the 900m was restrained to avoid heels when pace eased. Mackay 05/01/2024
Sebrossa Failed to muster early speed. Ingham 15/07/2023
 
Race 7 DON RIVER RATINGS BAND 0 - 65 Handicap 1000M
Bold Hunter Over raced in the early stages and had to be restrained from heels of several occasions. Rockhampton 25/01/2024
Jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin. A veterinary examination confirmed the gelding bled from both nostrils and the connections were advised BOLD HUNTER was stood down for three months and is required to complete a satisfactory 1000m gallop in the presence of the Stewards. Rockhampton 20/07/2023
Dollson Bumped with DELUXE LEGEND on jumping. Townsville 06/10/2023
Travelled keenly in the early and middle stages. Approaching the home turn became held up on heels and was unable to improve until shortly after straightening. Coffs Harbour 04/09/2023
Bring Me Flowers Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Home Hill 31/08/2023
Steadied off the heels near the 900m. Raced wide for the majority Ladbrokes Cannon Park 19/08/2023
Density Commenced awkwardly. Performed below market expectations. Rider reported his mount failed to travel throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. bet365 Park Kyneton 20/11/2023
Beyond Star (NZ) Held up for clear running in the home straight and was unable to be tested at any stage of the event. Mackay 19/10/2023
Fight In The Dog Jumped awkwardly contacting the barrier partition. Slow to begin. Rockhampton 16/01/2024
Shifted out on jumping, bumping with KEFALONIA. Overraced onto the heels of PARA PARK CHANCE near the 900m. Rockhampton 09/12/2023
Sarandos Raced wide for the majority. Townsville 20/01/2024
Gracious Garcon Slow into stride. Mackay 22/12/2023
began awkwardly Mackay 06/01/2023