Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

03/08/2024 Doomben



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 RACECOURSE VILLAGE BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 2200M
Fortune (FR) Began awkwardly. Rosehill Gardens 29/06/2024
Southern Stock (NZ) Shifted out passing 1900m. Continued to be ridden from that point & obtain lead near 1200m. When asked re tactics, Rdr said told to put gelding into race if an opportunity arose, adding whilst left rearward trailing position & went forward & put gelding into race earlier than planned, thought this would not be disadvantageous given ridden similar in past. Tnr instructs were to be forward if possible as gelding is one-paced, adding surprised when horse was ridden forward as early as it was. Stewards advised Rdr should have permitted mount to maintain position with cover early. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 10/07/2024
Coup De Tonnerre Taken wider passing the winning post on the first occasion, progressed forward and settled in a forward position with cover near the 1100m. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
C/O/T-lead. After being caught wide early was allowed to stride and settle just off the pace. Eagle Farm 10/07/2024
Redwood Shadow (NZ) Slow to begin. Bumped round home-turn. Ipswich 24/07/2024
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 06/07/2024
Intuitu (FR) Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Over-raced for a short distance passing 1200m. Doomben 26/06/2024
Tavistorm (NZ) Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 14/07/2024
Slow to begin. Ipswich 22/06/2024
Likeabeel Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Guts 'N' Glory Raced wide and without cover from the 1100m. Gatton 29/06/2024
Glen Massey (NZ) Raced keenly for a short distance near the 800m and steadied. Laid in under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Sunshine Coast 21/07/2024
 
Race 2 COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY ON SALE NOW QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 1110M
Shows A Sign Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide for the majority. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 19/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 06/07/2024
Climactic Approaching the 1000m commenced to overrace badly, and then had to be checked off heels. Continued to race very greenly before shifting out abruptly away from heels after leaving the 1000m. Continued to race greenly and approaching the 900m was restrained off heels. Rosehill Gardens 11/11/2023
Kahlisee When asked to comment on today’s performance, Jockey S. Collett stated that it wasn’t her intention to settle so far forward, however, the filly raced fresh resulting in her settling in a forward position outside the leader. She further added that due to racing keenly KAHLISEE failed to finish off the race as expected and proved somewhat disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in its near hind leg. Eagle Farm 09/12/2023
Slow to begin. Leaving the 600m, raced in restricted room. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 07/10/2023
King Spirit Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 06/07/2024
Mishani Storm Began awkwardly and bumped. Ipswich 11/07/2024
Momentarily held up on entering the home straight, shifted out to obtain clear running and bumped. Shifted ground under pressure down the running. Bumped when passing the winning post. Dalby 27/06/2024
Moulin Miss Laid out round home-turn before becoming awkwardly on the heels and shifting in Ipswich 11/07/2024
Began awkwardly Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/01/2024
Warrior Head Shifted out abruptly when leaving the 200m. Sunshine Coast 14/07/2024
What A Doozy Over raced early. Passing the 1000m, steadied when racing in restricted room Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/03/2024
Jumped outwards and impeded MISHANI WOLF. Rockhampton 24/02/2024
Sheza Chiquitita Slow to begin. Over raced in early and middle stages. Near the 200m, awkwardly placed at heels Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
 
Race 3 CELEBRATING HORSES' BIRTHDAY BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1110M
Vodka Martini Laid in under pressure during the early stages of the home straight. Tnr advised gelding failed to handle the heavy track conditions. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 06/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 08/06/2024
Immoral Restrained from the wide barrier. Raced three wide with cover for the majority. Doomben 25/05/2024
Ralphie Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 06/07/2024
C/O/T-further forward. After being slow to begin settled in a midfield position. Crowded for room, carried in and raced in restricted room near 1000m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 22/06/2024
Rejoiced Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 29/02/2024
Brereton Raced keenly for a short distance passing the 700m. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced three wide without cover throughout. When under pressure passing 150m was steadied when tightened for room. Caulfield 24/02/2024
Defiant Spirit Rdr could offer no explanation for disappointing performance other than when gelding was placed under pressure in h/straight failed to respond to riding and commenced to weaken from the 150m. A post race vet exam revealed gelding to have a very poor recovery. Tnr advised gelding required to Officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced wide throughout Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/03/2024
Liquor Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 25/05/2024
Introducing When asked to comment on today’s performance Rdr stated mount didn’t begin well but wasn’t disappointing in today’s run-added gelding may appreciate a step up in distance. Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
Blundered on jumping. Kensington 13/03/2024
Muschialli Raced wide with cover for the majority. Doomben 25/05/2024
Nanagui Held up approaching the home turn. Eagle Farm 29/06/2024
Slow into stride. Rider reported the mare was disappointing and has not been performing this preparation. No abs post-race veterinary examination. Stewards will follow up with the stable. Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside 15/04/2023
Burnish Gold Raced keenly in the middle stages. Leaving the 800m, momentarily steadied. Raced wide and without cover for the remainder. Laid-out round home-turn. Ipswich 24/07/2024
Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Blundered near the 50m. Sunshine Coast 06/07/2024
Matilly Bumped the inside running rail leaving the 400m. Toowoomba 13/07/2024
Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 16/06/2024
Glorious Ruby Slow to begin. Doomben 19/06/2024
Jayanthi Raced wide in the early and middle stages of the event. Passing the 800m, was carried wider onto the track and raced four wide for the remainder. Eagle Farm 02/03/2024
Miss Middle Park Slow to begin. R: after mount was slow to begin, it never travelled comfortably in a race that was run at a fast tempo and subsequently failed to run on. The Valley 30/12/2023
Depth Charge Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Toowoomba 20/07/2024
Raced wide in the early and middle stages before being permitted to stride forward and settle outside the leader near the 700m. Toowoomba 09/03/2024
 
Race 4 NATIONAL JOCKEY CELEBRATION DAY Class 3 Plate 1200M
Atmosphere Bumped on jumping. Doomben 13/07/2024
. Ipswich 22/06/2024
Daytona Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. When asked about performance rider could offer no explanation other than gelding may not have been suited ridden in a more forward position. A post-race vet exam revealed an upper respiratory noise. Trnrs’ rep advised requires vet clearance inclusive of a satisfactory endoscopic exam prior to racing again. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Depth Charge Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Toowoomba 20/07/2024
Raced wide in the early and middle stages before being permitted to stride forward and settle outside the leader near the 700m. Toowoomba 09/03/2024
Mintaka Lad Raced wide throughout. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced wide in the early before progressing forward to lead the event from the 1200m. A post race vet revealed slow recovery. Sunshine Coast 09/06/2024
Mishani Renegade Slow to begin. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Eagle Farm 16/12/2023
Began moderately and hampered shortly thereafter. Doomben 02/12/2023
Plundering Raced in restricted room approaching 1000m. Held up for clear run on entering h/straight until after 200m. Rdr quest re tactics, in particular ride round h/turn where it appeared there was an opportunity to improve to outside, which would have availed clear run in h/straight. Rdr said considered improving to outside approaching 400m however, elected to hold line, as felt would be able to secure inside run entering h/straight-added surprised outside runner didn’t give ground in h/straight as anticipated, resulting in mount being held up until after 200m. Rdr conceded better option available. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced in restricted room approaching the 1000m. Approaching the 800m, when racing in restricted room, shifted out, contacted another runner and became unbalanced Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/03/2024
Rebel Shadow Began awkwardly. Warwick Farm 26/06/2024
Sha Of Gomer Near the 250m, laid in slightly and was brushed. When asked about performance Rdr reported felt gelding travelled well in the event however when asked to let down in the home straight proved disappointing. Doomben 17/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Checked from heels approaching the 700m. Improved onto heels leaving the 50m and was unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages. Doomben 19/06/2024
The Inflictor Shifted out on jumping. Doomben 27/07/2024
Bumped on jumping. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Sunshine Coast 14/07/2024
Torque I Tee Lost the near fore plate in running Aquis Park Gold Coast 06/01/2024
Castillian (NZ) Post race vet - no abs. Lost NF plate in running. Eagle Farm 17/02/2024
Eagle Hawk Star After being restless in the barriers then began only fairly. Approaching the 800m was eased off heels. In the early part of the straight had difficulty obtaining entirely clear running. Royal Randwick 25/05/2024
Affinity Flyer Over raced in the middle stages. When attempting to shift out when approaching the 300m to secure clear running, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Doomben 13/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Held up from round home turn until the 150m, where Rdr elected to shift wider to secure clear running. When questioned re tactics adopted, in particular when a run presented between runners approaching the 150m & elected to shift to the outside of heels, Rdr reported instructions were, if possible, find clear running in the home straight, as mare appreciates racing room. Tnr confirmed instructions & added with addition of winkers, thought it would appreciate racing room & was satisfied when mare was shifted wider. Explanation noted. Ipswich 22/06/2024
Spirit Queen Hampered when crowded at the start. Raced keenly for a short distance early when being restrained to obtain cover. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Laid in when placed under pressure near the 100m. Ipswich 22/06/2024
Cool Storm Bumped on jumping. Grafton 14/07/2024
Began awkwardly, shifted in & bumped. When qst, rdr std although drawn outside barrier he anticipated mnt leading, but after riding it along in early stages, it failed to show usual early speed & was caught racing very wide w/out cover. Std despite being wide, mnt travelled well to home straight, & when placed under full pressure it responded to riding & from the 300m was finishing its race off strongly before peaking on its run passing the 100m. When qst re betting drift, tnr std he expected the filly to race competitively, but in his opinion may now be looking to race over further. Newcastle 22/06/2024
Tres Redoute Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Calcareous Slow to begin. Gatton 07/09/2023
Raced wide from the 800m. Aquis Beaudesert 12/08/2023
 
Race 5 CASCADE BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1630M
Le Heros Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position in the lead near the 1200m. Rockhampton 30/06/2024
The Catch Laid in and away from another runner leaving the 100m. Toowoomba 15/06/2024
Spill The Secret Began very awkwardly and was bumped. Rdr reported gelding was inclined to over-race when the pace slackened-added it was inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 24/07/2024
Held up for a run from the 400m until approaching the 200m. Aquis Beaudesert 06/07/2024
Smytzer Buffeted between runners on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Doomben 13/07/2024
A post-race vet exam revealed a laceration to the geldings near hindleg. Doomben 19/06/2024
Tannenburg Raced keenly for a short distance approaching the 1000m. Laid out when placed under pressure over the final 100m. Eagle Farm 10/07/2024
COT: To be ridden further forward; settled on pace. Canterbury Park 10/06/2024
Imperial Hilton When caught wide in the early stages was permitted to stride forward to settle outside the leader near the 1200m. Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m. Grafton 14/07/2024
Near the 200m was inconvenienced. Newcastle 29/06/2024
Takunai Raced wide for the majority of the event. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 22/06/2024
Kalumburu Began awkwardly and bumped. Doomben 13/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Hampered shortly after the start. Held up rounding the home turn. Ipswich 22/06/2024
Perovic Passing the 1000m was severely hampered & forced wider. Rrdr std he intended to be in a more forward position, however his mnt was steadied when tightened for room for a short distance after the start & as a result it did not muster speed & settled further back. He said when his mnt gave no response to riding in early part of the straight, he eased it down over the final 200m when out of contention, but it appeared to have pulled up well & the only explanation he could offer was it may not have appreciated the soft track. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Royal Randwick 13/07/2024
Raced wide, without cover, throughout the early and middle stages. Lismore 18/06/2024
Super Chilled Approaching first turn near 1200m had to be steadied when tightened for room. Near 300m was hampered when awkwardly placed at heels. Canterbury Park 10/06/2024
Diana's Affair After beginning awkwardly, was buffeted between runners and became unbalanced. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Approaching the 200m, tightened for room. Doomben 17/07/2024
Express Payment Raced wide. Laid in when placed under pressure over the final 100m. Doomben 17/07/2024
Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight, obliging rider to stop and straighten on multiple occasions. Eagle Farm 10/07/2024
Nickelback When quest app stated she was inst to settle in handy posn with cover. App stated mount began well & she eased it shortly after to allow runners to cross her mount so as to ride to her inst. App stated when crossed, mount pulled fiercely & continued down b/straight. App stated mount sprinted strongly on straightening however she was obliged to steady it app & pass 100m after improving onto heels. Stewards counselled app rdr & advised she had overly restrained her mount in early stages & it would have been better served being allowed to settle where comfortable. Lismore 26/07/2024
Singer Sargent Began awkwardly and lost ground. Doomben 17/07/2024
Crowded at the start and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 26/06/2024
 
Race 6 BECOME A BRC MEMBER OPEN Handicap 1630M
Lord Ardmore (NZ) Slow to begin. Doomben 27/07/2024
Without Revenge (GB) Caught wide early before progressing forward to race outside the leader near the 1000m. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Sea Raider Improved onto heels at the 1100m and steadied. Doomben 13/07/2024
Stuttering Raced wide throughout. Doomben 13/07/2024
Navas Two Bumped on jumping. Ipswich 24/07/2024
Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 06/07/2024
This'llbetheone Raced wide without cover the majority. Doomben 13/07/2024
Blundered on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 29/06/2024
Arts Object Slow to begin. Carried wider near the 1000m. Raced very wide, without cover, throughout the early and middle stages. Grafton 18/07/2024
Began awkwardly and shifted in, contacting another runner. Raced wide for the majority. Eagle Farm 15/06/2024
Goldeel Laid out in the early part of the home straight before shifting in. Near the 300m, improved onto heels and obliged to alter course to its inside to secure clear running. Near the 250m, was tightened between runners and steadied. A post-race vet exam revealed mare to be lame in its near foreleg. Tnr advised requires vet clearance prior to resuming. Eagle Farm 10/07/2024
Raced wide throughout. Doomben 12/06/2024
The Catch Laid in and away from another runner leaving the 100m. Toowoomba 15/06/2024
 
Race 7 U&U RECRUITMENT OPEN Handicap 1050M
Brudenell Bumped on jumping. Rdr reported gelding may not have appreciated track conditions. Sunshine Coast 14/07/2024
Rubiquitous Bumped on jumping. Sunshine Coast 14/07/2024
Laid out throughout. Eagle Farm 08/06/2024
Boom Torque Restrained off heels after the pace of the race slackened early. Doomben 24/02/2024
Hardware Lane Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 14/07/2024
Rdr reported obliged to race wide throughout and failed to finish off as expected. A post race vet exam revealed gelding to making an upper respiratory noise. Tnr advised will require a vet clearance including results of endoscopic exam prior to racing again. Eagle Farm 08/06/2024
King Klaus Raced wide with cover throughout. Sunshine Coast 21/07/2024
Ovidius Raced keenly for a short distance near the 1000m after being crossed by another runner. Doomben 29/05/2024
Vodka Martini Laid in under pressure during the early stages of the home straight. Tnr advised gelding failed to handle the heavy track conditions. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 06/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 08/06/2024
Northern Express Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 03/04/2024
post-race veterinary examination revealed NVA. Eagle Farm 16/03/2024
Kanazawa Taken in approaching the 100m. Ipswich 22/05/2024
Osamu Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 25/05/2024
Hakkai Maru Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 14/07/2024
Slow to begin. Rdr reported sustained an injury to right hand during the running of race. Sunshine Coast 06/07/2024
Mahbaby Began awkwardly and shifted out. Near the 1100m when over racing, steadied from heels. Continued to over race for some distance. Steadied from heels approaching the 600m. Eagle Farm 23/03/2024
Rejoiced Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 29/02/2024
Economics Began awkwardly. Rdr reported that whilst it was the intention to race in a forward position, however, after pressuring the gelding to cross from a wide alley, it then commenced to over race and for this reason was obliged to lead the event which was not the intention. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced wide throughout. When asked about performance, Rdr stated gelding did not appreciate the addition of blinkers. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 16/06/2024
Glorious Ruby Slow to begin. Doomben 19/06/2024
 
Race 8 THE GIBSON Class 6 Plate 1350M
Manhood Blundered on jumping and lost ground. Passing the 500m, when attempting a narrow inside run contacted the rail. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Sailor's Secret Bumped passing the 200m. Doomben 13/07/2024
Over raced early. Ipswich 22/06/2024
Secret Plan Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Royal Randwick 06/07/2024
Approaching the 800m was bumped and taken wider, and was then required to race extremely wide and without cover throughout the middle stages. Made contact with another runner near the 350m. Rosehill Gardens 29/06/2024
Atlantic Ocean Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until the 200m. Passing the 200m, shifted in to secure clear running and bumped heavily with another runner. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 26/06/2024
Blakmax Shifted in on jumping and bumped. Laid in under pressure approaching the 50m, brushed with another runner. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced wide throughout. Near the 800m laid in, contacted and became unbalanced. Doomben 12/06/2024
Navas Two Bumped on jumping. Ipswich 24/07/2024
Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 06/07/2024
Pizarro Approaching the 600m momentarily raced in restricted room. Eagle Farm 29/06/2024
Rockribbed Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the performance, stable representative A. Allen stated that after being forced to race wide for the entirety of the event, the stable were satisfied with how the gelding finished off its race in the circumstances. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Sweet Margot May Began awkwardly and lost ground. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 29/06/2024
Boodua Romance Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m. Doomben 13/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Obliged to steady passing the winning post. Doomben 12/06/2024
Centrestone Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Self Indulgent Shortly after straightening was obliged to ease out around heels to continue to improve. App 100m was eased when tightened for room. When quest rdr stated mount settled worse than midfield & he was required to encourage it along in e&m stages to hold posn. Rdr stated mount failed to sprint strongly on straightening &, whilst it received minor interference app 100m, it was only going to the line fairly at that time. Rdr stated mount felt reluctant to let down on track cond's & may appreciate more give in surface. P/R vet no ab's. Grafton 18/07/2024
Slow to begin. Doomben 19/06/2024
Atmosphere Bumped on jumping. Doomben 13/07/2024
. Ipswich 22/06/2024
Ivan's Hero Raced keenly leaving the 900m. Approaching the 700m, improved onto heels and steadied. Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Laid in under pressure over the final 150m. Doomben 13/07/2024
Warby Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide for the majority. Shifted in under pressure approaching the winning post and bumped with another runner. Doomben 13/07/2024
Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 22/06/2024
Space Tracker (IRE) Inclined to lay in for the majority of the event. Doomben 26/06/2024
Too Hard To Refuse Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment, Rdr stated gelding did not begin well and after being caught wide, elected to allow mount to stride however noted the gelding was inclined to lay in throughout which had an effect on its finishing effort. A post race vet exam revealed the thumps. Doomben 13/07/2024
The Catch Laid in and away from another runner leaving the 100m. Toowoomba 15/06/2024
Nishikori Slow to begin. Grafton 18/07/2024
 
Race 9 LADBROKES COMMUNITIES BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1200M
Ef Troop Slow to begin. Held up in the early part of the home straight. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Approaching the finishing line, was obliged to steady, when tightened for running room. Eagle Farm 15/06/2024
Hatchet Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 29/06/2024
Chatty Lady Held up for clear running rounding the home turn Sunshine Coast 27/01/2024
Ovidius Raced keenly for a short distance near the 1000m after being crossed by another runner. Doomben 29/05/2024
Kanazawa Taken in approaching the 100m. Ipswich 22/05/2024
Manhood Blundered on jumping and lost ground. Passing the 500m, when attempting a narrow inside run contacted the rail. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Sweet Margot May Began awkwardly and lost ground. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 29/06/2024
Pizarro Approaching the 600m momentarily raced in restricted room. Eagle Farm 29/06/2024
Pocket Full Slipped behind on jumping. Shifted out to improve passing the 350m. Eagle Farm 21/10/2023
Over raced during the middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 07/10/2023
Rockribbed Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the performance, stable representative A. Allen stated that after being forced to race wide for the entirety of the event, the stable were satisfied with how the gelding finished off its race in the circumstances. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Space Tracker (IRE) Inclined to lay in for the majority of the event. Doomben 26/06/2024
Emperor Bounded on jumping resulting in its rider momentarily becoming unbalanced. Rdr could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Bumped & unbalanced on jumping. Unable to improve app & rounding h/turn when held up on heels. Rdr stated mount was worked up prior to event. Rdr stated mount began well & travelled strongly in handy position in early stages. Rdr stated mount failed to sprint on straightening & and disapp to line. Rdr stated mounts pre race manners may have been detriment to finishing effort & added it was obliged to race near fence which he believed was now inferior. Tnr agreed & added gelding is suspect over 1400m. To be spelled. P/R vet no ab's. Grafton 17/02/2024
Sir Warwick Jumped awkwardly contacting the inside barrier partition. Restrained from heels for a number of strides upon entering the home straight. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Tnr advised warning would be placed on gelding after proving very difficult to load in the barriers. Doomben 12/06/2024
Mahbaby Began awkwardly and shifted out. Near the 1100m when over racing, steadied from heels. Continued to over race for some distance. Steadied from heels approaching the 600m. Eagle Farm 23/03/2024
Nanagui Held up approaching the home turn. Eagle Farm 29/06/2024
Slow into stride. Rider reported the mare was disappointing and has not been performing this preparation. No abs post-race veterinary examination. Stewards will follow up with the stable. Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside 15/04/2023
Koruto Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 03/02/2024
Viminele underwent farrier attention prior to entering the mounting yard. Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Rdr reported horse didn’t appreciate the kickback. Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/03/2024
As a result of being disappointed for run inside the final 200m, became awkwardly placed on heels. Shortly thereafter shifted out in an attempt to improve making heavy contact with another runner. Doomben 24/02/2024
Heroic Miss Held up rounding the home turn and until the 350m. Sunshine Coast 27/01/2024
Safework Approaching the 1000m became awkwardly placed at heels and steadied. Doomben 13/07/2024
Tightened for room and checked from heels passing the 200m Eagle Farm 29/06/2024
Defiant Spirit Rdr could offer no explanation for disappointing performance other than when gelding was placed under pressure in h/straight failed to respond to riding and commenced to weaken from the 150m. A post race vet exam revealed gelding to have a very poor recovery. Tnr advised gelding required to Officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced wide throughout Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/03/2024
Brereton Raced keenly for a short distance passing the 700m. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced three wide without cover throughout. When under pressure passing 150m was steadied when tightened for room. Caulfield 24/02/2024
Plundering Raced in restricted room approaching 1000m. Held up for clear run on entering h/straight until after 200m. Rdr quest re tactics, in particular ride round h/turn where it appeared there was an opportunity to improve to outside, which would have availed clear run in h/straight. Rdr said considered improving to outside approaching 400m however, elected to hold line, as felt would be able to secure inside run entering h/straight-added surprised outside runner didn’t give ground in h/straight as anticipated, resulting in mount being held up until after 200m. Rdr conceded better option available. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced in restricted room approaching the 1000m. Approaching the 800m, when racing in restricted room, shifted out, contacted another runner and became unbalanced Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/03/2024