Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

08/08/2020 Home Hill



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1
Nymeria Slow to begin. Emerald 26/07/2020
Scent Of Fear Approaching the 300m, had to be restrained to avoid Mackay 21/07/2020
Mighty Meerkat When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, apprentice M Potgieter stated that his instructions were to attempt to settle mid field, however after MIGHTY MEERKAT showed unexpected early gate speed, he was trapped three wide in the early stages. He added that he was able to improve his position to take up a position outside the lead approaching the 900m. Trainer I Shaw confirmed the instructions and added he was surprised to see MIGHTY MEERKAT racing forward. Rockhampton 25/07/2020
Dream Piece Overraced in the early stages. Approaching the 800m had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of CHARLES SEVEN. Mackay 21/07/2020
The Abyss Slow to muster speed. Mackay 21/07/2020
Jackoh Raced wide throughout. Charters Towers 25/07/2020
 
Race 2
Flag Raiser Inconvenienced when placed in restricted room near the 1000m. Hampered near the 950m by another runner which shifted in when not fully clear. Inconvenienced near the 400m by another runner which shifted in. Townsville 14/07/2020
Grey Artemis Raced wide most of way. Cloncurry 26/07/2020
Shaka Diamond Slow to muster speed. Emerald 26/07/2020
Balnagal Shifted out abruptly on jumping. Near the 400m shifted in marginally inconveniencing a runner its inside. Townsville 14/07/2020
 
Race 3
Mista Busy Bumped with another runner on jumping. Atherton 01/08/2020
Muiron Laid out throughout. Emerald 26/07/2020
Academy Hill Had to be steadied approaching the winning post. Emerald 26/07/2020
Horora Vel Shifted in and bumped another runner on jumping. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running. Charters Towers 25/07/2020
John the Rodent Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the race. Cairns 28/07/2020
Prickles Shifted in and steadied off the heels of another runner which shifted in passing the winning post. Townsville 23/07/2020
Reef Master In the vicinity of the 800m, became awkwardly placed on heels when the pace of the race slackened. On entering the home straight, was momentarily held up for clear running and was obliged to shift out to improve into clear running. Mackay 21/07/2020
Stryking Princess Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after competing in the past seven days and passed fit to start. Emerald 26/07/2020
Master Agar heavily bumped by another runner passing 200m Townsville 04/08/2020
 
Race 4
Raiden Raced wide throughout the event. Rider reported that he could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance but when placed under pressure in the straight RAIDEN failed to show its usual finishing efforts. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer since reported RAIDEN had pulled up well and would continue on with its preperation. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Zamex Bumped by another runner near the 1550m. Townsville 18/06/2020
Exceedingly Kool Raced wide the majority. Townsville 23/07/2020
 
Race 5
Hayyler's Illusion Shifted out on jumping. Townsville 14/07/2020
Koby's Strategy Raced erratically middle stages. Cairns 09/07/2020
Tell Everybody Bumped by another runner which shifted in under pressure approaching the winning post. Cairns 28/07/2020
Chic Sox Raced wide for the majority of the race. Townsville 12/04/2020
Stryking Princess Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after competing in the past seven days and passed fit to start. Emerald 26/07/2020
Rockethead Raced wide throughout. Charters Towers 25/07/2020