Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

09/12/2023 Rockhampton



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 HIGHGROVE BATHROOMS OPEN Handicap 1400M
Kobe Rocks (NZ) Performed below market expectations. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Jockey N Evans advised that, in his opinion, the gelding doesn’t see out a strong mile, particularly at this grade. Roma 18/11/2023
Bondurant When questioned jockey A. Butler stated that BONDURANT initially raced well in the early stages and found its customary leading position without having to do too much work. He added though that when approaching the 800m, the gelding started to not travel as strongly as it usually does and failed to respond to his urgings when placed under pressure in the home straight. Jockey Butler further stated that the heat and the 62kg imposed on his mount today was a factor in the performance today. Trainer J Wehlow echoed jockey Butler’s sentiments and undertook to report back in the coming days. Rockhampton 01/12/2023
Letmeletgo Raced greenly throughout the event. Yeppoon 26/09/2023
Kotabharu Approaching the 1300m had to steady when racing in restricted room to the inside of IN BEL’S SHADOW, who was carried in by GHOSTED, which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Mackay 22/07/2023
Raced three wide through the early stages. Briefly placed in restricted room near the 100m when GO MILO shifted in under pressure. Rockhampton 08/07/2023
Makedon Carried wider approaching the 100m when SRINI shifted outwards. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
Fresh Prince Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Mackay 30/11/2023
Kefalonia Raced wide throughout the event. Mackay 30/11/2023
 
Race 2 WINDSCREEN AMBULANCE BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200M
Fighting Commando A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer R Vale was advised FIGHTING COMMANDO was stood down under 79(4) and was stood down for 3 months and undergo a satisfactory 1000m gallop in the presence of Stewards. Rockhampton 20/07/2023
Letmeletgo Raced greenly throughout the event. Yeppoon 26/09/2023
Thisland Is Myland Contacted the running rail passing the 700m, became awkward in its action and commenced to lose ground. Eagle Farm 29/07/2023
Raced wide throughout. Hung in under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 07/07/2023
Ocean Emperor Bumped upon jumping Rockhampton 21/11/2023
Fractious as the start was affected and subsequently began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 100m, was obliged to steady when FIRST SON shifted in when not fully clear. Ipswich 13/07/2023
Real Key When questioned regarding the performance jockey A Butler stated that after beginning unexpectedly well, he elected to make use of the gate speed and take up a leading position. He added REAL KEY travelled well throughout and when he asked the gelding for an effort upon straightening, his mount failed to respond and went to the line in a disappointing manner. Mackay 16/11/2023
Performed below market expectations. rider stated from the wide barrier, he was obliged to place his mount under pressure in the early stages to obtain the lead, which, in his opinion, was a telling factor in the finish. Kumbia 07/11/2023
Single Honor Bumped at the start. Tightened and checked near the 750m. Improved onto heels near the 450m and had to be restrained. Yeppoon 04/11/2023
Sabor Laid inwards when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Mackay 22/08/2023
 
Race 3 LJ HOOKER ROCKHAMPTON Maiden Handicap 1100M
Playful Kiss Laid inwards under pressure over the concluding stages. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
Post-race vet exam rev no abs. Newcastle 29/10/2022
Excite Choo Slow to begin and shortly after was hampered. Hawkesbury 07/09/2023
Potestas Began awkwardly. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
Raced wide in the early stages. Carried inwards by CHUCKA DUMMY and was placed in restricted room for a number of strides passing the 200m. Mackay 22/08/2023
Quartershare Impeded and carried wider shortly after the start by COBBO. Slow into stride. Over raced in the early stages. Yeppoon 26/09/2023
Raced greenly throughout the event. Made the bend awkwardly upon entering the home straight. Yeppoon 12/09/2023
Our Gold Claim Connections advised that they intended to ride the gelding more positive. Ridden accordingly. Rockhampton 17/06/2023
Raced wide with cover through the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 26/05/2023
Divine Kamehalani Fractious in the barriers. Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 01/12/2023
Raced keen in the middle stages. Held up for clear running until 400m when switching out of the heels of GREEN PARK to obtain clear racing room. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
Sweet Catena Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
In the vicinity of the 350m was bumped when ZAZ IN PARIS laid in. Approaching the 100m was momentarily held up and as a result was obliged to shift out to obtain clear running. Mackay 05/09/2023
Azure De Lago Bumped at the start. Hung in under pressure over the final 400m. Rockhampton 20/07/2023
Rose Alice Slow to begin. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Thangool 02/12/2023
Raced wide throughout and forced wider near the 300m. Kilcoy 31/10/2023
 
Race 4 TAB RATINGS BAND 0 - 60 Handicap 1100M
Fight In The Dog Overraced in the early stages of the event. Had to shift out to obtain clear racing room after being awkwardly placed onto the heels of ACT OF ROYALTY passing the 600m. Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Mackay 30/11/2023
Kefalonia Raced wide throughout the event. Mackay 30/11/2023
Magic On Ice Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Thangool 02/12/2023
Jumped inwards on jumping bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages and had to be momentarily restrained. Laid inwards when placed under pressure leaving the 200m. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
Hezagem Laid in under pressure in the straight. Corfield 29/07/2023
Jumped outwards at the start bumping AURON. Barcaldine 08/07/2023
Rideau Over-raced in the early stages. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 08/09/2023
Desert Moon Began awkwardly and slow to begin as a result. Held up for clear running from the 600m until obtaining clear running at a point approaching the 250m. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
 
Race 5 GREAT NORTHERN BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1400M
Pepperdine Slow to begin. Bumped with CHUCKA DUMMY and was held up when entering the home straight before shifting in to obtain clear racing room. Mackay 22/08/2023
Paramedic (NZ) Bumped upon jumping by MURRAJONG ROAD. Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
Gulf Of Sidra Raced wide throughout. Rockhampton 01/12/2023
I'm Bluey Slow to begin. Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Mackay 07/11/2023
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Laid out in the early stages of the home straight. Rockhampton 21/10/2023
Just Let It Out Slow to begin. Approaching the 100m raced in restricted room when PRETTY AS shifted out under pressure and simultaneously PARAMEDIC shifted inwards under pressure. Rockhampton 07/07/2023
Adam's Apple Began awkwardly. Thangool 02/12/2023
Over raced in the early stages. Shifted wider entering the home straight. Yeppoon 04/11/2023
General Wolffe Approaching the 100m shifted wider to maintain clear racing room. Rockhampton 21/11/2023
Thunder Knob Laid out rounding the home turn and was inconvenienced near the 400m when KNOWITALL JACK (NZ) laid in and bumped THUNDER KNOB inwards, despite the efforts of its rider, and when MURRAJONG ROAD (NZ) shifted out when attempting to obtain clear racing room. Mackay 30/11/2023
Lynric Lass Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Bundaberg 02/09/2023