Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

03/01/2024 Eagle Farm



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BRC QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1500M
No Better Time Approaching the 800m, became awkwardly placed on heels when the pace slackened for several strides. Warwick 28/12/2023
Bumped heavily at start. Doomben 20/12/2023
Risky Investment Shifted out on jumping & bumped heavily with another runner. Raced keenly in the middle stages and approaching the 600m, steadied from heels. Doomben 20/12/2023
Bumped near the 1000m and became unbalanced. Over raced in the middle stages of the event. Doomben 02/12/2023
Exotique Miss Over raced during the early stages. Placed in restricted room approaching the 400m between WEIGALL TIGER and MASTERPLAN which shifted out. Raced greenly in the home straight. Lost the off fore plate in running. Eagle Farm 23/12/2023
Over raced in the middle stages. Eagle Farm 09/12/2023
Leitzel Trainer C. Waller advised a change of tactics, to settle in a forward position. Began awkwardly, bumped and then settled further back in the field than anticipated. Doomben 22/11/2023
The Garf Bumped on jumping Ipswich 23/11/2023
Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Held up rounding the home turn. Ipswich 17/11/2023
Dance Babe Laid in rounding the home-turn and became awkward in its action for a short distance. Ipswich 24/12/2023
 
Race 2 BECOME A BRC MEMBER Class 1 Handicap 1000M
Lucky Briz Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 06/12/2023
Master Maurice Bumped on jumping. Shifted in and away from heels near the 1000m. Toowoomba 22/07/2023
Duly Elected Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 10/09/2023
Laid in under pressure in the straight. Doomben 12/04/2023
Fiery Ring Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Laid in under pressure down the running. Toowoomba 02/12/2023
Raced wide for the majority of the event. Sunshine Coast 30/07/2023
He's Essential Over raced at heels when the pace of the race slackened near the 700m, shifted out as a result before racing three wide without cover for the remainder. Sunshine Coast 15/12/2023
Reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Steadied from heels near the 250m. Sunshine Coast 26/11/2023
Hachiman Passing 150m had to be checked when crowded between rnrs. Rdr reported that his mount did not feel entirely comfortable on the Good (4) track conditions and would be better suited racing on tracks with more give in them. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Scone 13/11/2023
Everlasting Stars Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 15/12/2023
Sooblond Steadied from heels approaching the 600m when the pace of the race slackened. Sunshine Coast 15/12/2023
Fortuneer Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure from the 200m onwards. Doomben 08/12/2023
Platinum Lies Began awkwardly and hampered shortly after. Approaching the 600m, hampered when racing in restricted room. Eagle Farm 15/04/2023
Began awkwardly and made contact with MORE THAN YOU. Sunshine Coast 19/03/2023
 
Race 3 DIRTY WORK 1ST YEARLING ON OFFER @WIDDEN Fillies & Mares BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1300M
Expresso Love Jumped out at the start. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 16/09/2023
Kinetic Began awkwardly causing the rider to become unbalanced and as a result the mare settled at the tail of the field. Whilst over racing, shifted in at the 1100m and brushed the rail. Approaching the 250m improved onto heels. When asked to comment, jockey R. Maloney stated the mare wanted to hang in during the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Doomben 08/07/2023
O'miss Behaving Obliged to steady approaching the 900m when racing on the inside of AIR MARSHAL which shifted in. Doomben 08/12/2023
Sleigh Queen Bumped on jumping. Raced keenly in the early stages. Laid in near the 1000m and continued to race keenly for a short distance thereafter. Ipswich 09/11/2023
Tread Softly Held up for clear running from 400m until passing 200m. Beaumont Newcastle 16/12/2023
Zouperb Held up for a run from approaching the 400m until near the 300m. Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/12/2023
One 'N' Only When quest re failing to ride mount out over final 3 strides, app rdr stated mount commenced to lay out app h/turn & continued to passing 200m. App stated she used whip pressure down off side of mount from 150m & it was inclined to shift out. App stated over concluding stages mount shifted out abruptly in response to whip pressure & she stopped riding & corrected it as she was aware a runner was improving to mounts outside. Explanation accepted but rdr reminded to ride mounts right out to line where circumstances permit. Further, don't use whip down off side when mounts shifting out. Murwillumbah 15/12/2023
Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped a runner. Ballina 04/12/2023
Smooth Torque Approaching the 600m was steadied after improving onto heels. Passing the 600m became held up on heels and was unable to improve until shortly after straightening. Murwillumbah 15/12/2023
Unable to be tested over the concluding stages when held up on heels. Ballina 15/08/2023
Never Island Laid out under pressure in the straight. Coffs Harbour 16/12/2023
Is Sweet (NZ) Bumped passing the 300m. Grafton 02/09/2023
 
Race 4 SKY RACING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1800M
Mocambo Held up rounding the home turn. Eagle Farm 27/12/2023
At the start restrained from the wide barrier to a rearward position closer to the rail. When asked to comment on the performance rider J. Stanley stated the gelding never travelled at any stage of the race and in his opinion was not suited by todays track conditions. Sunshine Coast 03/12/2023
Demon Darb Near the 1200m, tightened for racing room and was obliged to restrain from heels Doomben 20/12/2023
Demarcay (GB) Approaching and passing the winning post on the first occasion, was bumped and carried in when racing tight between Hoops and Fire Glo Too, which shifted in when being steadied to avoid the heels of Five Rings. Poor performance. Rider Beau Mertens reported the gelding was one paced and failed to quicken when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Moe 20/10/2023
Jeronimos (NZ) Rdr reported mount was inclined to lay in throughout and gelding may not have appreciated track conditions. Doomben 20/12/2023
Raced tight over the concluding stages. Ipswich 06/12/2023
Nippa's Nightcap Slow to begin. Doomben 20/12/2023
Toolatemate Began awkwardly. Held up approaching and rounding the home turn. Eagle Farm 13/12/2023
Raced wide without cover from the 900m Ipswich 23/11/2023
Green Run From a wide barrier was eased back to a position with cover at the rear of the field. Lismore 22/12/2023
Bella Tivaci (NZ) After passing the 600m, shifted out to improve and improved onto the heels of the weakening ROYAL COURT and had to be restrained. Held up for clear running until approaching the 300m. Laid in under pressure from the 300m onwards. Sunshine Coast 17/12/2023
Near the 1300m was forced wider when CLASSIC DEEL shifted away from the rail. Approaching the 250m was bumped on the hind quarters and turned inwards. Doomben 22/11/2023
Kingstar Bullet Stood flat footed and missed the start (2L). Scone 19/12/2023
 
Race 5 XXXX GOLD Maiden Handicap 1400M
Prado Slow to begin. Murwillumbah 15/12/2023
Near the 1000m, raced ungenerously and despite the efforts of rider, attempted to take running where there was insufficient room. Consequently, was severely checked. Made the home turn awkwardly when racing wide Ipswich 23/11/2023
Nicconium Fractious prior to the start. Began awkwardly and lost ground at the start. Sunshine Coast 01/12/2023
Irish Accolade Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped rnr. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Near the 100m had to be checked when crowded between runners. Newcastle 21/11/2023
Rhodes Shortly after the start was steadied when tightened. Newcastle 03/06/2023
Tsukino Became awkwardly placed on heels soon after the start. Toowoomba 09/12/2023
Autumn Song Began awkwardly and shifted out. Doomben 20/12/2023
Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover. Doomben 08/12/2023
Peony Surprise Blundered on jumping. Sunshine Coast 01/12/2023
Ever So Clever Raced wide without cover. Rider reported had to make use of the mare early to cross and lead, and also felt gelding may not have handled the track conditions. Ipswich 29/11/2023
Guru Class Raced wide throughout. Doomben 20/12/2023
Laid in approaching the 100m before being corrected by its rider. Ipswich 19/07/2023
Shekinah Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight. Doomben 20/12/2023
Miss Farstar Began awkwardly and bumped heavily with another runner Doomben 20/12/2023
The Garf Bumped on jumping Ipswich 23/11/2023
Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. Held up rounding the home turn. Ipswich 17/11/2023
Above The World Leaving the 800m, momentarily raced in restricted room. Doomben 20/12/2023
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 24/11/2023
Wassa Near the 300m was tightened for room and checked when racing between OCEAN HONOUR and DARE I SAY which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. Doomben 08/12/2023
COT: To be ridden further forward; settled midfield. Newcastle 08/07/2023
Daintree Dreaming Bumped shortly after the start. Leaving the 100m, steadied away from heels. Doomben 20/12/2023
Hereditary (NZ) Beaten $2.45 favourite. Rider Ronan Short could offer no explanation for the gelding’s disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had lost its near fore plate during the race. Stewards will follow up with the stable. bet365 Geelong 12/05/2023
Star Of Peru Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 13/12/2023
Shamuka Over-raced in the early stages and was then inclined to layout over the concluding stages. Ipswich 28/07/2023
Raced wide throughout. Doomben 12/07/2023
American Phireball Slow to begin. Apiam Bendigo 08/10/2023
Began awkwardly. Hung out over the concluding stages. Donald 29/08/2023
 
Race 6 MAGIC MILLIONS Colts, Geldings & Entires BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1300M
Pacific Padrino Shifted out on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Laid out under riding over the final 200m. Doomben 20/12/2023
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Ipswich 29/11/2023
Most Dazzling Slow to muster speed in the early stages. Sunshine Coast 31/12/2023
Bandit Restrained from heels leaving the 900m, laid in and became unbalanced. Improved onto heels approaching the 500m and had to be steadied. Sunshine Coast 17/12/2023
Mio Sorrento Brushed when approaching the winning post. Sunshine Coast 03/12/2023
Magic In Me When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding apprentice stated mount travelled keenly between two runners, all racing three abreast leading the event in the e&m stages. App stated that her mount was under pressure to hold this position from the 600m & it only ground its way to the line. App stated her mounts racing manners in e&m stages, and the manner in which the race was run, were to its detriment sustaining a finishing effort & in her opinion it may appreciate the removal of blinkers so as to assist it settle. P/R vet no ab's. Murwillumbah 15/12/2023
Boom Court Laid in under pressure in the home straight and bumped with SHIPS AHOY on a number of occasions. Sunshine Coast 17/12/2023
Bundyandcoke Slow to begin. Approaching the winning post became awkward in its action momentarily. Eagle Farm 09/12/2023
Moonan Me When racing keenly approaching the 600m, steadied from heels and shifted out Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/12/2023
Slow to begin. Over raced middle stages. Eagle Farm 15/07/2023
Prepotent Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 09/12/2023
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 18/11/2023
Baltray Began awkwardly, shifted in. When asked about the apparent improved performance, Tnr stated horse was first up and had trialled well at Beaudesert on the 5/12/2023, adding that blinkers had been removed at the end of the horse’s previous preparation and the stable was not overly surprised with the forward performance. Doomben 20/12/2023
Raced keenly when crossed for some distance near the 1200m. Eagle Farm 06/09/2023
 
Race 7 LADBROKES YARD COMMENTS BENCHMARK 75 Handicap 1600M
Kaiberry (NZ) Raced wide throughout. Doomben 22/07/2023
Kipling's Journey Raced wide throughout. Doomben 02/12/2023
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 04/11/2023
Sir Lamorak (IRE) Slow to begin. Doomben 20/12/2023
Tintinwin (NZ) Began awkwardly. Texas 09/12/2023
Winston Smurfhill (NZ) Held up approaching the 300m before shifting out to improve. Eagle Farm 09/12/2023
Moktaffy (IRE) At the start restrained from the wide barrier to obtain a position near the rail. Doomben 22/11/2023
No Going Back When commencing to race keenly in the middle stages, became awkwardly placed on heels for some distance. Held-up for clear running from the 500m until rounding the home-turn. Toowoomba 18/11/2023
Sheza Firecracker From the wide barrier restrained at the start to a rearward position closer to the rails. Sunshine Coast 10/12/2023
Bumped rounding the home turn. Eased down over the final 100m. Jockey M. Harley reported post-race that the mare was inclined to lay out over the final 600m, proving difficult to ride. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying lameness in its off foreleg. Trainer L. Birchley was advised SHEZA FIRECRACKER would require a veterinary clearance prior to resuming racing. Trainer L. Birchley advised Stewards it was now his intention to send the mare to a spell. Eagle Farm 14/10/2023
Jovita Stumbled on leaving the gates. After the race, it was noted the mare had lost its right fore plate. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 16/12/2023
Texas (NZ) Raced keenly in the early stages when wide without cover. Eagle Farm 13/12/2023
Bumped into FREDDIE after start. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance Jockey J. Bayliss stated that the gelding raced like a tired horse and may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its off hind. Trainer B. Smith was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again. Eagle Farm 15/07/2023
Kind Wish (NZ) Bumped near the 50m and carried out. Doomben 20/12/2023
Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 16/09/2023
Yangari Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 23/12/2023