Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

11/05/2019 Rockhampton



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1
Ruby Ray raced wide for majority of the event. Bundaberg 04/05/2019
Rhyola Raced five wide without cover throughout. Yeppoon 05/05/2019
Persistent Shadow slow to begin. Raced wide for majority of the event. Bundaberg 04/05/2019
Blossom Raced three wide without cover throughout. Yeppoon 05/05/2019
 
Race 2
Crime Boss Apprentice A. Thompson was fined $200 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m. In determining penalty, stewards considered the totality of apprentice Thompson’s whip use. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Tales Of Epsilon Had to be eased near the 500m to avoid the heels of CRIME BOSS, which shifted out under hard riding. Apprentice A. Thompson, the rider of CRIME BOSS, was reprimanded for this incident. Steadied to avoid the heels of LA BELLE LA BELLE near the 200m when that runner shifted in abruptly under hard riding. Ms H. English, the rider of LA BELLE LA BELLE, was advised to exercise more care. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
God Of Mischief Raced four wide without cover. Rockhampton 12/04/2019
King Kai Began awkwardly. Rockhampton 04/05/2019
Mia Singa Jumped awkwardly and shifted out and inconveniencing the runner to its outside. Wondai 25/04/2019
Shagrimmy Hampered shortly after the start by GRANDMA’S DYNAMO, which shifted out. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Grandma's Dynamo Raced four wide for the majority of the event. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Better Than Gold Shifted ground under pressure over the concluding stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/04/2019
Legal Asset Raced three wide with cover. Mackay 05/04/2019
Nobody Better Slow into stride. Raced ungenerously for the majority of the race. Improved onto the heels of another runner, which shifted out slightly near the 400m, having to shift wider. Townsville 30/04/2019
Little Spoon Improved onto heels near the 700m, having to be steadied. Townsville 30/04/2019
Marron Cheval Reluctant to load. Began awkwardly, shifted in abruptly and bumped BONNY’S TREASURE. Raced four wide for the majority of the event. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
 
Race 3
Fastnet Latina Slow to begin. Caulfield 02/02/2019
My Cousin Bossy Slow into stride. Emerald 20/04/2019
Malkara Inconvenienced near the 400m by MEDIA VITA, which shifted out slightly. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Rio Rosie Began awkwardly. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Plain 'n' Simple Raced wide for the majority of the race. Townsville 30/04/2019
 
Race 4
Now Ask Me Slow to begin. Rockhampton 13/04/2019
Tevye Raced four wide without cover throughout the event. When questioned regarding the horse’s seemingly improved performance, trainer K. Smyth explained that in his opinion the addition of blinkers back on today contributed to the improved performance. Stewards noted his explanation. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Zukaz Overraced approaching the turn near the 900m and had to be steadied from heels. Steadied near the 350m when tightened for room between ASTRAL ODYSSEY, which shifted out slightly, and FRUGAL, which shifted in. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Ararrac Slow to begin. Rockhampton 13/04/2019
Tru Blu Tango Jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact with another runner. Jockey D. Griffin reported that, in his opinion, the horse failed to handle the rain affected conditions as it did not travel comfortably at any stage. Placed in restricted room near the 350m and was steadied. Heavily bumped near the 250m and became unbalanced. Sunshine Coast 21/04/2019
Kruger Blundered at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/02/2019
Annie's Our Hero Slow into stride. Rockhampton 04/05/2019
Hidden Goddess Began awkwardly and bumped BEBADO. Rockhampton 10/01/2019
Authadane When questioned re tactics adopted when leading by a considerable distance, rider stated his instructions were to ride aggressively in the early stages to obtain a forward position as this is how the gelding performs best. He added it was not his intention to lead by a considerable distance and at a point near the 1000m he attempted to restrain, however the gelding resented this and commenced to overrace and lay out. Trainer confirmed that the instructions were to obtain a forward position. Mackay 27/04/2019
 
Race 5
French Hussler Raced wide for the majority of the race. Mackay 27/04/2019
Guissola Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages. Mackay 27/04/2019
Barbados Storm Near the 500m, when attempting to shift out to improve, bumped SPARE TICKET. Mackay 27/04/2019
Aloof's Turf Shifted in when attempting to secure clear running near the 500m, making contact with MYSTIC FORCES on a couple of occasions. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
 
Race 6
Tadween Rider explained the gelding was not suited by the fast tempo and weakened noticeably in the straight. He added his mount may not have appreciate the quick back up and would be better suited over a longer distance. A post-race veterinary examination did not detect any abnormalities. Albury 15/12/2018
Tru Blu Tango Jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact with another runner. Jockey D. Griffin reported that, in his opinion, the horse failed to handle the rain affected conditions as it did not travel comfortably at any stage. Placed in restricted room near the 350m and was steadied. Heavily bumped near the 250m and became unbalanced. Sunshine Coast 21/04/2019
Legal Ties Back legs slipped on jumping causing the horse to lose considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Mackay 16/04/2019
Lickety Lachie Near the 1200m when racing keenly eased off the heels of RACECOURSE ROAD. Eagle Farm 13/04/2019
Chanamaro Began awkwardly. Mackay 23/02/2019
Shenron Raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event. Mackay 27/04/2019
Ladyada Began awkwardly. Shifted out on a number of occasions under hard riding in the home straight. Gladstone 20/04/2019
Poetic Reality Raced 3 wide with cover throughout. Rockhampton 31/01/2019
Bold Sensation Jockey N. Day reported his mount jumped away awkwardly and lost ground and was then unable to muster any early speed and laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 28/03/2019
 
Race 7
Bold Shot When asked to comment on the performance of the gelding, which weakened in the home straight, jockey R. Wiggins stated that the horse was very disappointing, in his opinion, and despite travelling wide without cover and carrying 61 kilograms he had expected it to run on when asked for an effort in the home straight, however the horse did not respond to his riding. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Rockhampton 28/03/2019
Casino Thoughts When questioned regarding the horse’s disappointing performance, jockey B. Pengelly explained that despite travelling wide throughout, he was confident of a forward showing as the gelding was travelling strongly, however, when placed under pressure near the 500m, it failed to quicken on the soft surface and in his opinion this was a contributing factor to the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. Stewards will follow up with trainer K. Hansen in ensuing days regarding the horse’s post-race recovery. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Mamselle Corday Raced three wide for the majority of the event. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Conca Del Sogno Bumped JUST CALL ME LOUIE leaving the 300m and laid in under pressure for the remainder of the event. Rockhampton 25/01/2019
Barachiel Slow to begin. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Ragazzo Del Corsa When questioned regarding the horse’s disappointing performance, jockey J. Stanley stated that after beginning only fairly, instead of being caught racing extremely wide, he restrained to obtain a position with cover. He added that the gelding failed to travel comfortably and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Mr Attitude Over-raced in the early stages. Mackay 16/04/2019
Spring Creek Began awkwardly. Had to be restrained near the 800m after improving on to heels. Rockhampton 26/04/2019
Academy Hill Raced 3 wide in the early stages. Townsville 18/04/2019