Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

31/07/2020 Mackay



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1
Starsonic In the vicinity of the 1000m, was inconvenienced. re - Poor performance. Rider J Stanley stated intentions were to settle on pace but from the wide barrier, STARSONIC failed to show early gate speed and as a result was trapped three wide. He added on straightening, his mount failed to respond and went to the line in a disappointing manner. representative S Neilson stated that STARSONIC was having its first start for the stable and had pleased leading into today’s event and could offer no explanation for the performance, but would undertake to report back. A swab sample was taken. Mackay 21/07/2020
Champagne At Dawn Slowly away. Townsville 14/07/2020
Scandina Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 25/07/2020
Struttaround Shifted inwards on jumping, bumping another runner. Mackay 22/02/2020
Geovanni Was held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift wider to improve into clear running. Rockhampton 07/07/2020
Nailed It Nan Passing the 900m when racing in restricted room between LETS CONQUER and VANDAR LOOM, had to be steadied. Lost its near fore plate in running. Aquis Park Gold Coast 15/02/2020
Shezashootingstar A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery rate. Port Macquarie 11/04/2020
Golden Treasure Held up for clear running from entering the home straight to approaching the 300m. Rockhampton 25/07/2020
Smokin' Tommy Raced wide for the majority. Townsville 14/07/2020
Ripova Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 19/07/2020
Nuclear Boom Jumped away awkwardly contacting the outside barrier partition. In the vicinity of the 1000m, had to be steadied to avoid heels. Mackay 21/07/2020
Unlikelyoccurrence Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 28/06/2020
Gold Revenge Shifted out on jumping inconveniencing a runner to its outside. Raced greenly in the early stages. Commenced to lose ground passing the 700m. Atherton 20/06/2020
Imali Laid in under pressure in the straight. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Mackay 21/07/2020
 
Race 2
Bat a Kat Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after not racing in the past 12 months and was passed fit to start. Rockhampton 07/07/2020
Only Wanna Sing Laid in under pressure in the straight. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Coastal Boy Jumped away awkwardly. Mackay 21/07/2020
Crafty Cop Began awkwardly. Charters Towers 25/07/2020
Harbour Trick Rider A Butler reported that his mount hung out throughout and placed him at a disadvantage for the entirety of the race. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Z Hohn was advised a warning would be placed on the record of the gelding. Emerald 26/07/2020
V J Day As the start was affected, the barriers failed to open which resulted in the gelding contacting the gates and forcibly opening them. Overraced in the early and middle stages. A post race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the right eye. Rockhampton 25/07/2020
Fanaar In the vicinity of the 700m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of ALEYS’S MIRACLE, which raced ungenerously. Hung in severely on entering the home straight, in the vicinity of the 200m, shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Laid out over the concluding stages. Trainer T Bannon will be advised a warning would be placed on the record of FANAAR in regards to hanging. Mackay 21/07/2020
 
Race 3
Proane Slow to begin. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Elle a Walking Shifted in on jumping. Charters Towers 25/07/2020
Mustarrid Inclined to hang out for the majority. Townsville 23/07/2020
Level Eight Jumped away awkwardly and slow away as a result. In the vicinity of the 300m, had to be steadied to avoid heels. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Little Hunter Overraced in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of LITTLE HUNTER, which performed below market expectations, jockey J Stanley stated that after overracing in the early stages when placed under pressure on entering the home straight his mount began to weaken and failed to finish off. Trainer J McConachy stated that LITTLE HUNTER may not have handled the step up in distance and in hindsight would have been better suited racing over a mile. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Mackay 21/07/2020
Star Silk Contacted heavily on the hindquarters on jumping. Raced in restricted room to the inside of VAN WINKEL from the 800m to the 600m. Approaching the 300m, was momentarily inconvenienced by VAN WINKEL which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. Rockhampton 25/07/2020
Finucane Missile Slow to begin. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Don't Doubt Lara Overraced in the early and middle stages and in the vicinity of the 800m had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of TARAKI. Mackay 21/07/2020
 
Race 4
Ta Chanson Overraced in the early and middle stages and became awkwardly placed on the heels of LINGALONGA LASS rounding the home turn. Mackay 21/07/2020
Brad Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Mackay 21/07/2020
Eyebea Danser Steadied near the 1000m. Taree 05/06/2020
Eyebea Danser Correct weight was delayed to allow jockey C Whiteley and trainer J McConachy to view the stewards vision to ascertain whether EYEBEA DANSER was afforded a fair start. After viewing the footage, it was ascertained that the outside barrier partition failed to open as the start was effected, which caused EYEBEA DANSER to force the gate open and as a result was disadvantaged. After submissions from both Jockey and rider, EYEBEA DANSER was declared a non-runner. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Rather Silky At the 900m, had to be checked to avoid the heels of HI ZERO. Mackay 21/07/2020
Embattled Ran off rounding the home turn and ran to the outside fence in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer was advised that EMBATTLED would be required to trial satisfactorily on two consecutive occasions prior to a future race start. Has since trialled and passed. Rockhampton 07/04/2020
Ephesian Held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift in to improve into clear running. Mackay 21/07/2020
Great Fox Jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. Mackay 21/07/2020
Invisible Girl Was restrained from a wide barrier to take up a position at the rear of the field. Mackay 30/06/2020
Lingalonga Lass Was momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight and was obliged to shift in to attempt to improve into clear running, but in doing so, was disappointed for a tight run to the inside of NAVY and had to be steadied as a result. Mackay 21/07/2020
Nineoneone Overraced in the early and middle stages. Approaching the 800m, hung out and ran off rounding the turn, placing its rider at a severe disadvantage. Trainer A Coome was advised that NINEONEONE would be required to trial tractably prior to a future race start. Horse has since trialled and passed. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Scent Of Fear Approaching the 300m, had to be restrained to avoid Mackay 21/07/2020
Prickles Shifted in and steadied off the heels of another runner which shifted in passing the winning post. Townsville 23/07/2020
 
Race 5
Southern Swing Slowly away after being inconvenienced on jumping. Townsville 14/07/2020
Hey Pal When questioned regarding HEY PAL leading in today’s event, trainer C Taylor stated that HEY PAL has a tendency of being slow to begin and from today’s wide barrier advised jockey A Butler to assess his settling position depending on how the gelding jumped in the event. He added it was his intentions to experiment with the gear and distance of HEY PAL in future to assist with the gelding’s finishing efforts. Stewards noted the explanation. A post race veterinary examination revealed slight nasal discharge. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Svindal Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
In Waves Carried wider rounding the home turn. Rider stated after beginning fairly his mount took some time to find its footing on the heavy track conditions however did travel comfortably in the middle stages. Further stated he endeavoured to improve on his mount from the 500m however it failed to respond to his urgings & felt reluctant to stretch out on the heavy track conditions. Added his mount was very calm prior to & after the event, which is out of character, & he felt it simply was not interested in competing today. Trainer advised to leave racing stable. Post race vet no abs. Warning recorded. Ballina 14/07/2020
Paniagua Over-raced in the middle stages. Townsville 14/07/2020
Ensenada Approaching the 300m was hampered by TRUMP ME which shifted out to improve. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Rockhampton 07/07/2020
Hit Snooze Began awkwardly. Shifted in on jumping momentarily hampering another runner. Raced wide throughout. Charters Towers 25/07/2020
Valadyium Overraced in the early stages. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
 
Race 6
Fanaar In the vicinity of the 700m, became awkwardly placed on the heels of ALEYS’S MIRACLE, which raced ungenerously. Hung in severely on entering the home straight, in the vicinity of the 200m, shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Laid out over the concluding stages. Trainer T Bannon will be advised a warning would be placed on the record of FANAAR in regards to hanging. Mackay 21/07/2020
Ta Chanson Overraced in the early and middle stages and became awkwardly placed on the heels of LINGALONGA LASS rounding the home turn. Mackay 21/07/2020
Brad Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Mackay 21/07/2020
Hi Zero Jumped away awkwardly. At the 900m, was momentarily inconvenienced and carried in Mackay 21/07/2020
Don't Doubt Maeve Overraced in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Diamond Diva Overraced in the early stages. Mackay 21/07/2020
Charging Clear Raced wide for the majority. Home Hill 11/07/2020
All Zed And Done Slow away. Charters Towers 25/07/2020
 
Race 7
Inquiry Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 100m by DOCTOR ZOUS which laid in under pressure. Rider reported that he could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. He added that his mount travelled well throughout but weakened noticeably over the concluding stages. Trainer J Wehlow advised would report back on the condition of INQUIRY over coming days. Since reported INQUIRY has pulled up well and would press onto Mackay Newmarket. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Monsieur Gustave A post-race veterinary examination revealed MONSIEUR GUSTAVE to be displaying a sore left eye. Prior to racing again the gelding will require a veterinary clearance, including a veterinary certificate clearing the horse of any visual impairment. Vet Cert has since been cleared. Ipswich 18/07/2020
Deadly Choices Slowly into stride after being inconvenienced on jumping. Townsville 18/06/2020
Doctor Zous Laid in under pressure in the straight. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Friendly Dragon Rider weighed back in 0.5kg overweight. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Warwick Avenue Bumped with another runner on jumping. Townsville 14/07/2020
Bat a Kat Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after not racing in the past 12 months and was passed fit to start. Rockhampton 07/07/2020
Fabulonh Whilst being restrained to obtain cover had a tendency to overrace and became awkward near the 1200m when bumped by PRINCE OF TIE, which shifted in. Sunshine Coast 11/07/2020
Our Boy Pendles When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer D Durand stated that the circumstances in its last race didn’t suit OUR BOY PENDLES, whereas the horse was allowed to easily dictate terms in today’s event. He added that the drop back in distance and the fact he was able to engage an apprentice to alleviate some weight was key for an improved performance. He further added that OUR BOY PENDLES had pleased the stable leading up to today’s event and was confident of a good performance. Steward noted the explanation. Mackay 21/07/2020
Last Chance In the vicinity of the 1200m had to be restrained after improving onto heels. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Mackay 30/06/2020
Mishani Redman Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages. Townsville 14/07/2020
 
Race 8
Balboa Rocks When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey A Butler stated his mount travelled well throughout the event but when placed under pressure from the 800m his mount failed to respond to his riding and ran to the line in a disappointing manner. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Lady Skills Began awkwardly. Slowly away. Tired noticeably over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer undertook to advise Stewards should anything which may have impacted today’s performance become apparent in coming days. Townsville 14/07/2020
Magstock Overraced in the early stages when attempting to shift in to find cover. Race wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Buster Block Inside the 100m, was obliged to shift in to improve into clear running after improving onto the heels of I CAN I WILL I AM. Mackay 21/07/2020
Hunter Island Taken wider at the top of the straight to gain clear running. Longreach 25/07/2020
Le Dude Overraced in the early stages. Rider A Sewell reported his saddle shifted soon after jumping, placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event. Mackay 21/07/2020
Proane Slow to begin. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Royal Atom Slow to begin Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Bromes Jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin. Shortly after jumping away was tightened for room between ALOOF’S TURF which shifted in abruptly on jumping and NORTH AFRIKA and had to be steadied as a result. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
 
Race 9
Bromes Jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin. Shortly after jumping away was tightened for room between ALOOF’S TURF which shifted in abruptly on jumping and NORTH AFRIKA and had to be steadied as a result. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Captains Way Raced wide from 600m. Compounded home straight. Post race vet no abnormalities. Cairns 09/07/2020
Stylish Luck Slow to begin and over raced in the early stages. Held up momentarily passing the 200m and shifted inside to obtain clear running. Barcaldine 11/07/2020
Rhyola Travelled wide throughout. Barcaldine 11/07/2020
Resort Slow to begin. Charters Towers 25/07/2020
Niatross Slow to begin Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Pretty Mama Contacted on jumping away. Mackay 21/07/2020
Fight The Knead Raced in restricted room for the majority of the straight and approaching the 100m, becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of LIBERTY’S GIFT and was unable to be fully tested as a result. Rockhampton 17/07/2020
Lefkas Island Inclined to lay in under pressure down the running. Townsville 23/07/2020
The Abyss Slow to muster speed. Mackay 21/07/2020