Racing Queensland

Stewards Summary (12/Mar/2016 Gold Coast)

  Race No.     Horse Name     Comment     Venue     Date  
  Race  1          
Meteorologist  Allowed to stride forward in the middle stages and gained the position outside the leader near the 800m. A post race veterinary examination revealed atrial fibrillation. Connections were advised that a veterinary clearance, including the results of an ECG, must be provided, and the gelding must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start.  Doomben  27/02/2016 
Ongoing Venture  Unable to improve for some distance passing the 600m when awkwardly placed at the heels of the tiring METEOROLOGIST.   Doomben  27/02/2016 
Uno Five (NZ)  Shifted out under pressure in the early part of the straight.   Doomben  27/02/2016 
  Race  2          
Double Superlative  Jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, hampering another runner. Raced greenly in the middle stages and shifted ground on 2 occasions in the home straight.   Doomben  3/10/2015 
Red Handle  The start was significantly delayed due to RED HANDLE shifting its near fore plate. After being replated, the filly was examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.   Doomben  27/02/2016 
Red Wayne  Overraced in the middle stages.
 
Dalby  27/02/2016 
Thunder Raider  Forced wider by HAPPY EVENT near the 900m. Bumped by OINK near the 300m and became unbalanced. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages before being corrected by its rider.   Doomben  27/02/2016 
  Race  3          
Katelette  Had to be steadied from the heels near the 200m. Soon after shifted in and made heavy contact with the hind quarters of another runner and lost significant ground.

 
Doomben  27/02/2016 
Pantalettes  Raced wide throughout.  Doomben  20/02/2016 
Promas  Held up rounding the home turn.   Sunshine Coast  28/02/2016 
Shiraz Attack  Inquiry re performance. Rider said he expected to race more forward but due to the early pace was content to position back in the field following the eventual winner. He added the mare never travelled comfortably and when pressured leaving 500m failed to let down and proved disappointing. Trainer reported that tests conducted days subsequent to race failed to reveal any abnormalities. Noted horse was having first start in tongue tie which it may have resented and as such tongue tie would be removed for next start. Vetted with no abnormalities reported. A swab sample was taken.   Sunshine Coast  6/03/2016 
Skating Away  When racing strongly in the early stages improved onto the heels of RED DYNAMITE approaching the 1000m and shifted out and as a result raced wide from that point onwards.  Gold Coast  27/02/2016 
Where's Thatdragon  Slow to begin.  Gold Coast  27/02/2016 
  Race  4          
All Get Clanged  Rounding the first turn near the 1500m steadied when tightened for room by MARLENE ADELE which shifted out. Over-raced during the early stages.  Gold Coast  5/03/2016 
Capetown Hussey  Raced 3 wide in the early stages and crossed to the lead passing the 800m.

 
Doomben  27/02/2016 
Emphasis  Shifted in abruptly under pressure near the 200m.
 
Doomben  27/02/2016 
Favoured Grace  Slow to begin. Near the 800m was inconvenienced and as a result raced wide for the remainder of the event. Jockey J. Lloyd lost the use of his off side rein between the 300m and 200m.

 
Gold Coast  24/02/2016 
Mr Epic  Overraced in the early stages and near the 1100m shifted out and bumped another runner.   Doomben  27/02/2016 
Thermal Unit  Began awkwardly.  Gold Coast  24/02/2016 
  Race  5          
Billy Goat  Near the 1000m was checked when tightened for room.
 
Gold Coast  24/02/2016 
Collar (NZ)  Rider reported horse settled back in field as anticipated however never travelled well and was dissapointing in its failure to finish off the race. Post race vet failed to reveal any abnormalities.  Muswellbrook  29/02/2016 
Legsman (NZ)  Near the 150m had to be steadied when awkwardly placed at heels.  Gold Coast  24/02/2016 
Lever Lever (NZ)  Raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to take up a position outside the lead near the 1100m.   Sunshine Coast  28/02/2016 
Mishani Stealth  Rider reported saddle shifted back shortly after the start placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event. Overraced in the middle stages  Doomben  5/03/2016 
Moon And the Stars  Near the 1000m was checked from the heels of CAILLEBOTTE and shifted out. Held up rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight and as a result went to the line without being fully tested.  Gold Coast  24/02/2016 
Secret Tryst  Inconvenienced near the 150m.  Ipswich  4/03/2016 
Tracey's Angel  Held up for clear running from the 300m until the 100m.  Doomben  5/03/2016 
  Race  6          
Beau Jet  Raced wide without cover throughout.

 
Doomben  20/02/2016 
Charge Missile  Overraced in the middle stages. Tightened for room at the start.
 
Dalby  27/02/2016 
Cwmbran  Slow to begin and a short distance later was hampered when tightened for room.  Gold Coast  24/02/2016 
Elusive Catch (NZ)  Unable to improve rounding home turn when held up on heels. Bumped pasing the 300m. Near the 200m was checked when disappointed for a run to the inside of another runner. Unable to be fully tested for the remainder of the event when held up on heels.  Coffs Harbour  6/08/2015 
Lush Belle  Hung out when placed under pressure in the home straight.  Ipswich  25/02/2016 
Mark's Legacy  Hampered shortly after the start when crowded for room. Upon straightening became unbalanced after being bumped by another runner. Near 100m invonvenienced when awkwardly placed at the heels of another runner. Post race vet exam revealed blood in one nostril.  Canterbury Park  16/09/2015 
Nakanai  Shifted out passing the 600m and made heavy contact with the hind quarters of KUDERO. Soon afterwards, NAKANAI had to be checked when tightened for room by KUDERO. At a subsequent inquiry, it was established that the racing manners of NAKANAI had contributed to this interference and that jockey A. Allen, rider of KUDERO, had made an effort to correct his mount prior to the interference and as a result no direct action was taken.   Doomben  27/02/2016 
Nevetus  Overraced in the early stages of the race.

 
Doomben  27/02/2016 
Notonyourlife  Began awkwardly. Near the 150m was bumped by PANTHERESS and over the concluding stages was hampered by CASTANITA, which shifted in.  Gold Coast  24/02/2016 
One Grey  Approaching the 200m lost the use near side iron for a short distance.  Gold Coast  20/02/2016 
Rainbow Magic  Blundered on jumping away. Held up at the entrance to the straight.

 
Doomben  13/02/2016 
Suit  Tightened for room and lost ground at the start. Leaving the 300m had to be steadied from heels when attempting a narrow run.  Gold Coast  14/10/2015 
Urban Knight  Improved onto heels passing the 600m and had to be steadied.

 
Doomben  27/02/2016 
  Race  7          
Le Cap  Raced three wide without cover.  Doomben  30/01/2016 
Tarloshan (NZ)  Slow to begin. Overraed in early stages.  Gold Coast  20/06/2015 
  Race  8          
Bassillique  Began awkwardly and lost ground.  Ipswich  25/02/2016 
L'entrecote  Had to alter course approaching the 200m to the outside of runners in order to improve.  Doomben  27/02/2016 
Little White  Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.  Doomben  20/02/2016 
Marshal  Trainer reported gelding had lost its near fore plate in the run. Advised she would now give the gelding a short let up from racing.  Doomben  20/02/2016 
Reckless Abandon  Raced wide.  Sunshine Coast  2/03/2016 
Red Dynamite  Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.   Gold Coast  27/02/2016 
Reigning  Advised of change of tactics to be ridden back with cover. Ridden accordingly.  Rosehill Gardens  26/09/2015 
Sankara Spirit  Near the 300m attempted to improve but was prevented from doing so when another runner shifted in and made contact. Then obliged to check and alter course to obtain clear running.  Doomben  20/02/2016 
Tan Tat Diamond  Held up for clear running near the 200m.  Doomben  5/03/2016 
Youwaitandsee  Questioned re tactics in settling forward - rider state previously ridden gelding positively out of barriers with intention of obtaining handy position. Today from wide barrier horse was slow to begin and rode it along in early stages to settle midfield. Passing 1200m concerned he was going to be caught wide so continued riding forward setle outside leader. Trainer stated gelding previously slow to muster speed early and had always instructed rider to ride postively early to obtain handy / midfield positions. Confirmed it was not his intention to lead today.  Coffs Harbour  12/02/2016 

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