Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

03/09/2023 Sunshine Coast



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS Maiden Plate 2200m
Medieval Crown (NZ) Began awkwardly. From a wide barrier shifted behind runners in the early stages. Ipswich 18/08/2023
On arrival at the barriers the saddle was readjusted. Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event. Ipswich 28/07/2023
Pressfal (NZ) Lost an off-fore plate in event. When question re performance rider stated that his intention was to be further forward however owing to the formation of the field settled further back than intended. Rider stated from the 800m his mount was able improve into the race when a run became available however his mount failed to respond to his riding & was disappointing in its run to the line. Adding in his opinion the gelding is better suited over a longer distance. Vet - Lame off foreleg (1/5). Trainer advised a veterinary certificate would be required prior to next start. Ballina 27/07/2023
Royal George Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Momentarily became unbalanced on entering the home straight. Ipswich 18/08/2023
Savvy Stryke Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 29/07/2023
Teppanyaki (NZ) Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 23/08/2023
Brooklyn Dash Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 23/07/2023
Huka (NZ) Steadied when buffeted between runners on jumping. Lismore 21/07/2023
Lady Matilda On entering the home straight, was disappointed for a run when MORE YOU THINK shifted in under pressure and was obliged to steady. Had difficulty obtaining clear running after this point and was unable to be fully tested by its rider over the concluding stages. Ipswich 18/08/2023
Super Sweet Near the 900m, as the pace of the race slackened, was disappointed for a run and obliged to steady. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 18/08/2023
 
Race 2 MAEVA HOSPITALITY QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1400m
Desert Safari Slow to begin. Near 200m shifted out & away from another rnr. Newcastle 29/07/2023
After being fractious in the barriers, jumped awkwardly. Wyong 15/07/2023
Irish Arthur Slow to begin. Ipswich 28/07/2023
The Manipulator Slow to begin. Hung in and heavily struck the running rail at the 400 metres losing ground. Townsville 13/01/2023
Ultimate Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and bumped BORRELLI. Sunshine Coast 23/08/2023
When questioned regarding the performance, rider M. Harley reported that he was instructed to settle midfield with cover. He added that his mount over raced in the early stages and passing the 600m when attempting to improve he had to restrain his mount from the heels of LOST HIS BEANS which had become awkward in its action. Doomben 09/08/2023
Intransigent Over raced in the early stages and hung out rounding the first turn. Raced wide throughout Doomben 09/08/2023
Moszur Approaching the 150m, obliged to be steadied and shift in when RAPID DUDE was taken inwards by KEMI ZABI. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages and was unable to be fully tested by its rider. Ipswich 18/08/2023
Red Defcon Raced wide through the early stages and had to take evasive action to avoid the fallen horse and rider near the 800m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 18/05/2023
Slow to begin. Hung out rounding the home turn. Raced greenly in the home straight. Ipswich 06/05/2023
 
Race 3 KENNY'S GG'S BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1000m
Baiyka Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 19/08/2023
Raced very wide, without cover, throughout the early and middle stages. Coffs Harbour 04/08/2023
The Kewess Raced in restricted room in approaching the 900m. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Held up for clear running between the 400m and 300m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Connelly Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Laid in marginally rounding the home turn. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 22/07/2023
It's Gerry Laid in rounding the home turn. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight until approaching the 250m. Improved into a narrow run to the inside of LUNA ROCKS. Passing the 100m, had to be restrained to avoid the heels of LUNA ROCKS who laid in and way after being contacted by MISS TAMBO which was attempting to secure a marginal run. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Doomben 19/08/2023
Dublin De Quo Began awkwardly, shifted in, and bumped MAXIMUM OUTPUT. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Luna Rocks Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 19/08/2023
Raced keenly through the middle stages and passing the 800m got its head up when being restrained. Caulfield 22/07/2023
Belistic Man Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 21/05/2023
Potent View Jumped in at the start and bumped INVANESS which then shifted in inconvenienced GO DEEP. Apprentice S. Blunt advised that the gelding never travelled comfortably on today’s track at any point, however felt fine in its action. Trainer G. Clem advised the gelding would now be sent for a spell. Bundaberg 13/05/2023
Caesaris Approaching the winning post, shifted out under pressure, and brushed DEEP FIRE. Ipswich 10/05/2023
When attempting to shift out near the 300m to improve around the heels of KOBE LAD, bumped with DEB’S ELLIE on a number of occasions resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced for a short distance. Sunshine Coast 14/04/2023
Kaboom Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Fractious in the barriers. Slow to begin. Forced wider at the 800m and raced wide from that point onwards. Sunshine Coast 19/03/2023
 
Race 4 HFD DAVID SORRENSON QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1000m
Heartoni Slow to begin. Passing the 800m obliged to steady from the heels of MADAME PEARL’S which was taken after being crowded for room by IN BARCELONA. Sunshine Coast 06/08/2023
Bumped on jumping. Raced in restricted room and was eased near the 900m when MINTO’S D’ORO shifted in when insufficiently clear. Jockey N Tomizawa, the rider of MINTO’S D’ORO, was advised to exercise greater care. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 04/03/2023
Oberoi Princess Raced wide throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 18/08/2023
Laydownlily Hampered on jumping away. Sunshine Coast 23/08/2023
The Underground Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Lost the near hind plate in running. Sunshine Coast 23/08/2023
Queen Of Dark Passing the 500m attempted to shift out to improve into a run where there was insufficient room and had to restrain off heels. Doomben 09/08/2023
Nic's Dream Hampered between runners on jumping and obliged to steady. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Warwick 24/08/2023
Slow into stride before being tightened for room between runners and obliged to be steadied. Shifted in leaving the 200m, tightening SPRING BIRD. Shifted in abruptly inside the 100m, contacting the running rail on several occasions before being corrected by its rider. Ipswich 13/07/2023
Pharma Boom Slow to begin. Aquis Beaudesert 08/04/2023
 
Race 5 HAPPY 21ST JIMMY LUCAS Class 4 Handicap 1200m
Zingalong Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 12/08/2023
The Kewess Raced in restricted room in approaching the 900m. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Held up for clear running between the 400m and 300m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Little Vista Approaching the 800m shifted in when awkwardly placed at the heels of MAXIMUM OUTPUT. Apprentice B. Wheeler, the rider of MAXIMUM OUTPUT was advised to allow sufficient racing room to runners positioned to his inside in future. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Raoul Began awkwardly. Pulled hard during the middle stages of the event. Dubbo 13/02/2023
Ain't She Lovely Slow to begin. Ballina 15/08/2023
Zhuang Shi Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight. Doomben 02/08/2023
Maxie Tap (NZ) Over raced in the middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running from rounding the home turn until leaving the 200m. Sunshine Coast 23/08/2023
Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Parisian Lady Hung in briefly near the 250m and soon after bumped with TOP SPY. Rockhampton 23/06/2023
Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 11/06/2023
 
Race 6 PHILIP CARROL'S FATHERS DAY Maiden Handicap 1400m
Khant Quit (NZ) Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 02/08/2023
Loose Unit Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after kicking out at the fence in the mounting enclosure, and was cleared to start. Momentarily inconvenienced when entering the home straight by DARK CHILL, when that runner shifted out to improve. Doomben 12/04/2023
Ready Azz Eva Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room approaching the 1000m. shifted out when racing keen approaching the 800m before being corrected by its rider. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Raced wide throughout. Raced greenly when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Doomben 02/08/2023
Kai Tak Raced wide throughout the event. Sunshine Coast 06/08/2023
Change of tactics, due to the small field may settle further forward if circumstances permit. After being bumped heavily at the start by BENEDICT ARNOLD and becoming unbalanced, settled at the rear of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A post-race sample was also taken from KAI TAK. Ipswich 19/07/2023
Hallside Martini Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Slow to begin. Raced keenly middle stages when the pace was only steady. Held up rounding home turn and early stages of the home straight. Sunshine Coast 16/04/2023
Mizmckeon Began only fairly and then from a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 1000m had to be eased after becoming awkwardly placed on heels. Inclined to lay outwards rounding the home turn. Newcastle 24/06/2023
From a wide barrier was shifted behind rnrs in early stages. Raced keenly throughout mid stages. Newcastle 30/05/2023
Velociraptor Over-raced for some distance passing the 1200m when the pace of the race eased. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide with cover for the majority of the event. Sunshine Coast 16/10/2022
Supidocharged Raced keenly during the early stages. Ipswich 18/08/2023
Raced wide throughout. Doomben 02/08/2023
Unusual Melody Inside the 300m, momentarily inconvenienced when another runner shifted ground abruptly. Warwick 24/08/2023
Began awkwardly. Gatton 25/07/2023
Better Believe It Inconvenienced on jumping between MORE LIKE THAT and MONT ROYAL. Lost ground and was slow to muster speed. Nanango 05/08/2023
She's Soo Good Bumped with FURTHERING on jumping away. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/08/2023
Began awkwardly. Aquis Beaudesert 12/08/2023
 
Race 7 LIEBKE BUILDERS Maiden Handicap 1400m
Eight Cylinders (NZ) Jumped in at the start. Sunshine Coast 06/08/2023
Slava Omniawondain Checked between runners at the start and lost ground. Sunshine Coast 09/07/2023
United Front Began awkwardly and was then restrained from the wide barrier to take up a position closer to the rail. Approaching the 200m had to be momentarily steadied from the heels of MONT ROYAL which shifted out under pressure before being corrected by its rider. The rider of MONT ROYAL, M. Powell was issued with a reprimand pursuant to AR 131(a) for this incident. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
On straightening was bumped. Wyong 20/04/2023
Livingstones Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
The near fore plate was refitted on arrival at the barriers. Underwent a veterinary examination prior to being loaded into the barriers and was cleared to start. Sunshine Coast 06/08/2023
Top Weekend Raced keenly during the early stages then raced at the rear of the field for the majority. Gatton 15/08/2023
Bumped at the start and lost ground. Gatton 29/09/2022
Flying Zamboni Raced wide throughout the event. Sunshine Coast 03/02/2023
On Hargrave Slow to begin. Doomben 08/03/2023
I Am Takingthelot On arrival to the barriers, twisted its off-fore plate which required farrier attention. Subsequently underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Near the 1000m, commenced to over race and shifted out. Doomben 02/08/2023
Intransigent Over raced in the early stages and hung out rounding the first turn. Raced wide throughout Doomben 09/08/2023
Moszur Approaching the 150m, obliged to be steadied and shift in when RAPID DUDE was taken inwards by KEMI ZABI. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages and was unable to be fully tested by its rider. Ipswich 18/08/2023
Johnny Utah Over raced at the heels of PAINFUL near the 1200m, shifted out and momentarily bumped SAXON BRAVE and then continued to over race for a short distance thereafter. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/08/2023
Substance Jumped out at the start and bumped with NEWMARKET MISS. Checked near the 1500m. At a subsequent inquiry R Maloney, rider of KUREDER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) in that near the 1500m he permitted his mount to shift in, resulting in both NEWMARKET MISS and SIGNITA being crowded for room and being taken in which in turn resulted in SUBSTANCE being crowded for room, making heavy contact with the running rail, and having to be checked. The licence of R Maloney to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 25th January up to and inclu Doomben 25/01/2023
Miss Mountbatten Raced wide for the majority of the event. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Antica Lass Became awkwardly placed on heels shortly after the start. Toowoomba 29/07/2023
Mont Royal Shifted out under pressure approaching the 200m. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Began awkwardly and shifted in. Nanango 05/08/2023
 
Race 8 TAB Class 1 Handicap 1400m
Ammand Jumped in at the start and bumped ISRAELITE BAY. Passing the 800m had to be restrained off heels when the pace of the race slackened. Approaching the 100m raced in restricted room to the inside of STARRY EYES for a short distance. Doomben 09/08/2023
Began awkwardly. Ipswich 19/07/2023
Chaseton Inconvenienced and forced wider approaching the 800m when RICHUNCLEMONEYBAGS shifted out when racing ungenerously. Raced wide from the 800m. Bumped leaving the 200m. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Headlock Began awkwardly and lost ground. Momentarily disappointed for a run near the 250m and was then inclined to lay in under pressure over the final stages. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Make It Flashy Laid in under pressure in the home straight obliging rider B Thornton to stop riding on a number of occasions. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 29/07/2023
Neoclassicism Restrained from the wide barrier to obtain a position with cover at the tail of the field. Near the 300m was momentarily inconvenienced by KEYMAN which shifted out under pressure. Doomben 09/08/2023
Secret Red Had some difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance approaching the 300m. Laid out over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, trainer J Johnston stated that at the horses recent starts over shorter distances the gelding has been unable to muster early speed, however has finished its races off strongly. Mr Johnston indicated with the step up in distance to 1800m today, the gelding was able to settle in a more forward position and he had expected a forward showing. Sunshine Coast 23/04/2023
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide throughout. Leaving the 800m improved onto the heels of SCHMEICHEL when the pace was only steady, resulting in the rider having to check and shift wider. Sunshine Coast 16/04/2023
Porky Began awkwardly. Jockey B. Thompson stated that it was his intention to lead, but after beginning slowly he was obliged to settle further back than he anticipated. Ipswich 18/08/2023
Became awkward at the heels of SPOOKY SPIRIT approaching the 1250m had to be steadied. Approaching the 900m, improved onto heels when the pace of the race steadied and shifted out. Whilst weakening approaching the 400m, had to be steadied and carried wider by COUNT THE BEANS which shifted out to improve. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.. Doomben 08/07/2023
Quadri (NZ) Began awkwardly. Over-raced during the early stages before becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of FEATHERS ARE BLUE and inclined to shift wider near the 1000m. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Taken wider rounding the home turn when FEATHERS ARE BLUE laid out. Ipswich 18/08/2023
Green Essence Passing the 500m had to be steadied momentarily from the heels of JIMMY THE TULIP which shifted out to improve. Cast the off hind shoe in running. Aquis Beaudesert 17/06/2023
Near the 400m, was held up for clear running for a short distance. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 03/06/2023
The Right Way (NZ) Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Bumped passing the 800m. Toowoomba 19/08/2023
Empress El (NZ) Slow to begin. When quest re perf. rdr stated mount travelled well in e&m stages however commenced to lay in on straightening. Rdr stated his mounts momentum was impeded passing 200m when he was obliged to steady it after it laid in & became awkwardly placed heels. Rdr stated mounts momentum was again impeded when momentarily held up on heels app 100m. Rdr stated he did not test mount over final 100m when it laid in with greater severity. Rdr stated mounts racing manners prevented it from letting down strongly. P/R vet exam no ab's. Ballina 11/04/2023
Wicked'n' Lovin'it Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400m and 100m. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Echo Hunter Jumped in at the start and bumped heavily with QUEEN OF THOUGHTS. Sunshine Coast 30/07/2023
Euphrates Raced keenly down the back straight as a result of the slow pace. Raced wide from the 700m. Toowoomba 08/07/2023
Jester Statement Slow to begin. Ipswich 19/07/2023
Leaving the 500m, laid in and bumped BLUSHING LUCAS, resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced for a short distance. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 15/07/2023
Bonnie And Clyde (NZ) Laid in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Epauvescent Jumped in at the start and bumped ZEELUCK. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Ipswich 04/08/2023
 
Race 9 HIGGINS COATINGS BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1800m
Poet's Day Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, commenced to over race when being restrained when racing in a three wide position, continued to over race until a point near the 800m. Rounding the home turn, laid in and had to be steadied from the heels of NICE WATER. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/08/2023
Began awkwardly and shifted out. Over raced throughout the event. Near the 150m, momentarily steadied from the heels of KOKONOTSU which shifted out and KIND WISH (NZ) which shifted in. Doomben 02/08/2023
Mooloolaba (NZ) Approaching the finishing line was steadied from the heels of TERANGA which shifted out and away from POET’S DAY. Doomben 02/08/2023
Tuki Twelve Slow to begin. Awkwardly placed on the heels of TORQUE LIKE A STAR rounding the home turn when that runner shifted out to improve. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Slow to begin. Left a rearward trailing position near the 1100m and progressed forward to race outside the leader from the 800m. Sunshine Coast 23/07/2023
Sarsen Began awkwardly and lost ground. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Beaudesert 12/08/2023
Began awkwardly. Doomben 26/07/2023
Winter Thorn (IRE) A post-race vet exam did not rev any abs. Newcastle 25/07/2023
Rider reported his mount travelled well throughout the early and middle stages but after becoming held up for a short period rounding the home turn the gelding failed to quicken when asked and ran to the line only fairly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be to be sore over the back. Stable representative was advised a veterinary clearance is required prior to the gelding being permitted to race or barrier trial again. Clearance received. Scone 30/06/2023
Unlikelyoccurrence Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Bumped rounding the home turn. Sunshine Coast 06/08/2023
Exolay Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Idling By Checked near the 1400m. Gatton 09/06/2023
Red Star Rubi Shifted out under pressure over the final 150m. Sunshine Coast 23/08/2023
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Soobpurb Dancer Jumped outwards. Kilcoy 26/08/2023
Raced in restricted room shortly after the start and bumped with NIGHT VISION (NZ). Raced three wide in the early stages before being ridden to the lead approaching the 1200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed blood to be present in the mouth of the gelding due to a small laceration. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023
Melanin (NZ) Began awkwardly and from a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight. Kembla Grange 20/07/2023
Affectionate Raced wide for the majority of the event. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Bold Hussar slow to begin Rockhampton 17/08/2023
Bring The Boom (NZ) When asked to comment on the performance rider B Loy advised stewards that gelding raced keenly during the event and also had a tendency to lay in. Sunshine Coast 24/03/2023
Hard Offer Raced wide for the majority of the event. Sunshine Coast 13/08/2023
Torque Leica Star Raced wide throughout. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey T. Brooker advised that the filly travelled well throughout, however when placed under pressure, failed to quicken as expected and was disappointing in its finishing effort. Steward’s will follow up with trainer S. Kendrick regarding the performance of the filly. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 29/07/2023
Night Vision (NZ) Shifted in after the start and was bumped on the hindquarters by SOOBPURB DANCER. Raced three wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 20/08/2023