Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

26/02/2025 Doomben



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 RACECOURSE VILLAGE Maiden Handicap 1110M
Spartus Over the concluding stages was unable to be fully tested after having to be steadied from heels. Newcastle 26/11/2023
Mehretu Over-raced during the middle stages. Tightened for room and had to be checked near the 1000m. Eagle Farm 20/09/2024
More For Ready Shortly after the start commenced to buck and as a result took no competitive part in the event. Required to officially trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next racing. Doomben 09/10/2024
Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 20/09/2024
Daitanna Broke away from handler in saddling enclosure before being quickly restrained, underwent a vet exam at barriers. Bumped at start. Taken wider roundi home turn Sunshine Coast Poly Track 12/05/2024
Dashing Hope Began awkwardly. Rdr reported not intention to settle in a forward position, however after beginning well and being caught wide, allowed mount to stride and obtained the leading position near the 800m. Eagle Farm 03/07/2024
Improved onto heels leaving the 700m and shifted out-continued to over race and was held up rounding the home turn until approaching the 300m. Sunshine Coast 14/06/2024
One Dream Away Vetted behind barriers due to the presence of blood in the filly’s mouth. Lost ground when tightened for room at the start between runners. A post-race vet exam revealed a small laceration to off hind leg. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/09/2024
Oohlalouvre Held up for clear running until the 300m. Raced greenly in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 17/01/2025
Shifted wider after passing the 600m to avoid heels and raced wide from that point onwards. Sunshine Coast 13/12/2024
Point Two Bumped on jumping. Ballina 14/02/2025
Missabeat Began awkwardly. Raced fierce early resulting in the filly racing four wide. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 28/09/2024
Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously near the 600m before hanging out rounding the home turn. Kilcoy 25/08/2024
 
Race 2 SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1650M
Prince Levi Slow to begin. Doomben 08/02/2025
Raced keenly for a short distance passing the 800m. Gatton 19/01/2025
Rock The Sunrise When questioned in relation to the instructions provided rider stated it was his intention to settle midfield however his mount began positive and rather than get trapped wide without cover allowed his mount to stride forward and settled behind the lead. Grafton 27/01/2025
San Jose Boy Restrained after the start in order to obtain a position closer to the fence with cover. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 12/01/2025
Aratiri Began awkwardly. Ipswich 19/02/2025
The Dark Side Began awkwardly. Hampered near the 600m and lost ground. Gatton 08/02/2025
ockey stated that, in his opinion, the gelding is better suited to events over further distances. Warwick 25/01/2025
Perfect Dawn Began awkwardly and lost ground when inconvenienced shortly after the start. Sunshine Coast 14/02/2025
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 19/05/2024
Rothecate Bumped on jumping. Toowoomba 16/02/2025
Bumped on jumping. Warwick 25/01/2025
Black Assassin Began awkwardly and then shortly after was tightened for room and bumped. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Near the 200m was bumped. Aquis Park Gold Coast 15/02/2025
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 24/01/2025
 
Race 3 GIRLS DAY OUT 1 MARCH QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1350M
Busker Carried wider leaving the 400m. Ipswich 12/02/2025
Explosive Tycoon Leaving the 500m, commenced to over race, improved onto heels, checked and momentarily shifted wider. On entering the home straight, became awkwardly placed on heels & steadied. Ipswich 12/02/2025
Raced wide early. Leaving the 300m when commencing to weaken, was brushed. When asked about performance, Rdr stated gelding had to work excessively in early stages, which had a detrimental effect on its finishing effort. Doomben 07/08/2024
Ninjitzou Raced in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 1100m. A post-race vet exam revealed slow recovery. Eagle Farm 15/02/2025
Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 05/02/2025
Silk Warrior Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Doomben 11/09/2024
Ten Good Reasons (NZ) Warning placed on the colt for its pre-race manners. Raced keen early. Ipswich 12/02/2025
Slow to begin. Near the 100m, inconvenienced and obliged to shift out. Doomben 22/01/2025
Champagne Tower Raced wide throughout. Ipswich 12/02/2025
Bumped soon after the start. Laid in under pressure down the running. Toowoomba 16/11/2024
Divine Di Slow to begin and bumped shortly after jumping. Raced keen early. Rdr advised mount was inclined to hang out during the race. Ipswich 12/02/2025
Slow to begin. Rdr reported mount hung out from the 400m. Doomben 22/01/2025
Philia Warning after proving difficult to load Doomben 30/10/2024
Some Style Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 24/01/2025
Humid Vetted pre-race for a minor wound to the front of the near-side hock. When asked about performance, Rdr could offer no tangible explanation other than the filly potentially not handling the synthetic surface. A post-race vet exam revealed a poor recovery. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 12/01/2025
Parisienne Piper Ran wide rounding the home turn. Rdr reported the filly was inclined to race greenly throughout the event. Gatton 28/01/2025
Invisible Target Inclined to lay in, in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 14/02/2025
Raced wide for the majority. Sunshine Coast 31/01/2025
He's Finesse (NZ) Bumped soon after the start. Doomben 11/09/2024
 
Race 4 STRADBROKE SEASON BOOK NOW Maiden Plate 1350M
Intruder Bumped passing the 300m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 08/02/2025
When questioned re leading, rdr stated he was instructed to ride mnt in a prominent position with cover, however after beginning well and racing wide and without cover in the early stages, he allowed it to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 1100m. He said when the tempo of the race slackened from that point, his mnt commenced to overrace and instead of attempting to restrain it he elected to stride forward to obtain the leading position near the 900m. Kembla Grange 28/09/2024
Shake'n'bake Caught wide in the early stages before progressing forward and obtaining the position outside the leader near the 800m. Gatton 28/01/2025
Got its head up when racing in restricted room passing the 1000m Aquis Beaudesert 16/01/2025
Totspur Bumped at the start. Bumped on two (2) occasions leaving he 600m and again approaching the 400m when racing wide. Ipswich 29/12/2023
Bumped approaching the 600m. Toowoomba 16/12/2023
Trump Card (NZ) Began awkwardly. Rdr dropped nearside rein leaving the 200m and was obliged to regather passing the 100m. A post-race vet exam revealed an injury to the near fore shoulder. Ipswich 18/10/2024
Vermilion Kirin Approaching the 1300m, bumped and was taken in. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Sunshine Coast 21/08/2024
Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced in restricted room momentarily rounding the home turn. Doomben 17/07/2024
Skieda Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 14/02/2025
C/O/T-further forward. Began awkwardly and settled at the rear. Aquis Park Gold Coast 24/01/2025
Tajalat (IRE) Began awkwardly. Shortly thereafter, gelding got head up, contacting Rdr’s helmet, who lost an iron before regathering a short distance later. Steadied from heels leaving the 800m. Bumped near the 200m. Ipswich 07/01/2025
Window Tapper Rdr dropped his whip near the 200m. Gatton 28/01/2025
Bumped on jumping. Crowded leaving the 1000m until near the 900m. Momentarily crowded near the 500m and again near the 400m. Toowoomba 04/01/2025
Azafran Raced keen early. Ipswich 12/02/2025
Philia Warning after proving difficult to load Doomben 30/10/2024
Humid Vetted pre-race for a minor wound to the front of the near-side hock. When asked about performance, Rdr could offer no tangible explanation other than the filly potentially not handling the synthetic surface. A post-race vet exam revealed a poor recovery. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 12/01/2025
In Society Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 02/02/2025
Out Of Luck Slow to begin. Steadied near the 900m when racing in restricted room. Near the 350m was inconvenienced & steadied. Sunshine Coast 14/02/2025
Began awkwardly. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 24/01/2025
Witheren Lass Resaddled at gates. Ipswich 12/02/2025
On leaving the gates, got its head up and lost ground when tightened. Raced keen early. Rdr reported mare did not feel right in its action in front. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Beaudesert 16/01/2025
 
Race 5 XXXX GOLD BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200M
Bugalugs Taken in near the 150m. Rdr dropped whip near the 150m. Ipswich 05/02/2025
Raced very wide, without cover, throughout the early and middle stages. Ballina 17/01/2025
Surfers Royale Bumped on jumping and then knuckled. Laid in round home turn. Cast its off-fore plate in running. Ipswich 12/02/2025
Bumped on entering the home straight. Hampered passing the 100m. Doomben 01/02/2025
Damo Dayz Passing the 100m, shifted in and away from another runner, & after contacting another runner, had hind quarters turned, becoming severely unbalanced. Doomben 01/02/2025
Laid in shortly after entering the home straight before being corrected. Ipswich 15/01/2025
Bad Education Over raced approaching the 900m commenced to over race and steadied. Checked from heels approaching 1000m. Eagle Farm 18/01/2025
Galaxy General Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 11/08/2024
Lion Class Raced wide with cover throughout. Hampered passing the 200m. Doomben 08/02/2025
Over raced early when restrained to obtain cover. Sunshine Coast 31/01/2025
North Of Eli Blundered shortly after the start. Doomben 08/02/2025
Impendor Began awkwardly. Rdr reported the gelding travelled satisfactorily in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure it did not quicken as expected, and it may be looking for a longer journey. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Royal Randwick 08/02/2025
Raced wide with cover. Leaving the 300m, obliged to steady from heels. A post-race vet exam revealed mild heat stress. Eagle Farm 18/01/2025
Cracker Essgee Raced 3 wide without cover from the 800m. Toowoomba 16/02/2025
Untouchable Legend Began awkwardly. Over the concluding stages, awkwardly placed at heels. Sunshine Coast 09/02/2025
Fractious before the start, began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 100m, disappointed for inside run. Rdr reported after being slow to begin, obliged to race further back than anticipated & this was detrimental to the mare’s overall performance. Eagle Farm 18/01/2025
 
Race 6 SKY RACING Class 4 Handicap 1350M
Cacofonix Raced wide, without cover, throughout the early and middle stages. Ballina 10/12/2024
Can't Getwhatiwant Bumped at the start. Cast its off fore plate in running. Ipswich 05/02/2025
Demon Darb Held up for clear running for a short distance approaching the 100m. Doomben 08/02/2025
When asked about performance, Rdr stated gelding travelled well throughout, although when placed under pressure, proved disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed a harsh respiratory noise. Vet clearance inclusive of endoscopic results required prior to racing again. Eagle Farm 19/10/2024
Diddley Squat Shifted outwards under pressure near the 100m. Rockhampton 14/02/2025
Began awkwardly. Hung out under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 30/01/2025
Chief Witness Fractious after being loaded into the barriers. Slow to begin. Steadied from heels near the 800m. Aquis Beaudesert 06/02/2025
Approaching the 100m was eased from heels. Wyong 25/07/2024
Outsmarted Obliged to check from heels approaching the 250m Warwick 25/01/2025
Smart As Smart Hampered between runners after the start and blundered shortly after. Doomben 16/10/2024
Bumped at the start. Inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 100m. Ipswich 03/10/2024
Fast Lady Had the near fore plate refitted at gates & vetted. Sunshine Coast 16/06/2024
Becamo When questioned re performance, Rdr stated intention to race in a more forward position, however; gelding was slow to begin and was obliged to settle at the tail of the field-indicated this had a detrimental effect on the horse’s performance and was somewhat disappointed in it’s finishing effort. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 31/01/2025
Nickelback A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Ballina 06/10/2024
 
Race 7 MAGIC MILLIONS GOLD COAST MARCH BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1650M
Free Carry Began awkwardly and bumped. Ipswich 12/02/2025
Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Rdr reported mount travelled well in the early and middle stages, however proved disappointing when placed under pressure in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 11/09/2024
Aiden Caught wide early before permitted to stride and race outside the leader from the 1100m. Doomben 27/11/2024
Red Mile Raced wide throughout. Doomben 01/02/2025
Leaving the 300m, bumped. Laid out under pressure over the final 100m. Eagle Farm 18/01/2025
Tambourine Man Shifted out after the start. Near the 700m, steadied from heels. Momentarily held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Doomben 01/02/2025
When asked about performance, Rdr reported mount raced keenly throughout and proved disappointing in its finishing effort. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Ipswich 15/01/2025
Badda Boom Baby Had difficulty securing clear running when rounding the home turn and until near the 250m. Sunshine Coast 02/02/2025
Poutchek (GB) Slow to begin. Doomben 08/02/2025
Tightened on jumping. Ipswich 29/01/2025
Hussy Empress Slow to begin. Approaching the winning post laid in under pressure. Gatton 08/02/2025
Laid out under pressure over the final 100m. Gatton 28/01/2025
Tietar (NZ) Rider reported his mount failed to run out a strong 2400m. A post-race veterinary examination did not identify any significant abnormal findings. Caulfield 27/07/2024
She's Got Veuve C/O/T-more forward. After being slow to begin was ridden forward and settled in the position behind the leader early. Ipswich 05/02/2025
A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Kensington 15/01/2025
Sea Of Qi Slow and awkward to begin. Murwillumbah 02/02/2025
 
Race 8 LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST Class 1 Handicap 1110M
Ser Joh Refitted off fore plate behind barriers & vetted. Doomben 08/02/2025
When asked about leading, Rdr stated after beginning well, elected to make use of the good start and go to a leading position-added gelding has led in recent trials. Ipswich 29/01/2025
Dance Wizzard Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Leaving the 200m, brushed. Doomben 27/01/2025
Began very awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Had a tendency to lay out during the middle stages. Shifted wider approaching home turn. Tnr advised gelding was only having its second start and raced very greenly-added would report back re gelding’s condition. Doomben 07/08/2024
Concession Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped another runner. Whilst weakening near the 200m, eased. Sunshine Coast 26/05/2024
Data Leak Raced three wide without cover. Gatton 19/01/2025
Mercian Over raced during the middle stages. Doomben 08/02/2025
Leaving the 200m, brushed. Doomben 27/01/2025
Lumens Lenny Raced wide early before being restrained to a midfield position. Aquis Park Gold Coast 08/02/2025
Rdr reported in the early stages, the gelding hung in and proved difficult to ride. Tnr notified warning recorded against gelding for its racing manners. Ipswich 23/08/2024
Rose Noir Raced wide throughout. Ipswich 12/02/2025
Throwin Shade Passing the 50m, hampered and carried out. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 28/09/2024
Harry The Horse When asked to comment on the performance rider advised that, in his opinion, the gelding may not have appreciated the firmer racing surface. Toowoomba 28/12/2024
Bumped on jumping. Toowoomba 07/12/2024
Lady Lucifer Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Raced greenly when placed under pressure near the 200m. Rdr reported obliged to race wide throughout, and filly raced greenly and was left flat footed round home turn-added filly would derive benefit from a step up in distance. Sunshine Coast 21/07/2024
Indaza Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide for the majority. Sunshine Coast 09/02/2025
Tipsy Tiger Bumped on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast 21/09/2024
Etude Near 700m was checked after improving onto heels. Rdr reported as a result of the filly racing keenly throughout the early and middle stages it was unable to sustain a finishing effort, weakening over the final 200m. A post-race vet exam of the filly did not reveal any obvious abs. Stewards will follow up the post-race condition and future race plans of the filly with its stable in the coming days. Port Macquarie 29/12/2024
Shortly after the start, was tightened. Had difficulty obtaining clear running during the early part of the straight. Taree 03/12/2024
Zouthur (NZ) Raced 3-wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 08/02/2025
Bumped on jumping, shifted out Toowoomba 20/07/2024