Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

03/08/2024 Townsville



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 THE METROPOLE TOWNSVILLE Maiden Plate 1200M
Convertor Travelled 3-wide without cover through the early stages. Townsville 07/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Laid out in the home straight. Townsville 23/06/2024
Fast As Steel Delayed the start when kicked by another runner behind the barriers. Underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Bumped on jumping. Steadied from heels near the 1000m. Laid out approaching and rounding the home turn Ipswich 16/03/2024
Fighting Edge Eased down last 200m, rider stated it felt amiss in its action. Vet reported no abnormalities. TAB Park Werribee 06/05/2024
On jumping was hampered when tightened for room. Near the 150m was eased when awkwardly placed close to heels. bet365 Seymour 19/04/2024
Oakfield Panther Raced wide for the majority of the race. Improved onto heels near 500m and shifted wider. Townsville 20/07/2024
Scorpion Jack Rdr reported that the gelding travelled well in the lead throughout the early and middle stages but weakened quickly when placed under pressure inside the final 400m. She added that in her opinion the gelding may have held its breath, and this was the reason for it weakening. A post-race vet exam of the gelding which weakened from the 400m revealed no abnormalities. Tnr was advised the gelding would be required to barrier trial prior to next race. Newcastle 13/04/2024
On jumping, shifted out and bumped. Hawkesbury 28/03/2024
Tycoon Lad Began awkwardly. Ladbrokes Geelong 06/06/2024
Raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Rider reported that his mount hung out throughout the event and proved difficult to ride. Post-race vet exam – no significant findings. Warning recorded against the gelding for hanging out. bet365 Park Kyneton 09/05/2024
My Little Viking Raced wide for the majority. Shifted wider rounding the home turn. Townsville 20/07/2024
One Shot More Held up from the 400m before obtaining an inside run near the 300m. Tatura 23/05/2024
Power Show Bumped heavily on jumping and was unbalanced. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Tightened for room and bumped on jumping. Raced wide rounding the home turn. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 09/04/2024
Spring's Gift Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Jockey L. Morrison reported that the mare would be better suited over a shorter distance and had a tendency to hang in over the final 400 metres. Townsville 15/03/2024
Brushed with KAI COME near the 150 metres. Inclined to lay out over the concluding stages. Townsville 20/02/2024
Forgetaboutit Crowded and had to steady passing the 1,000 metres. Townsville 23/04/2024
Polly Hoffa Slow to begin. Townsville 20/07/2024
Slow to begin. Mackay 04/07/2024
Bogan Princess Shifted in near 250m making contact with the running rail. Townsville 20/07/2024
Dyna Power Raced wide for the majority. Townsville 20/07/2024
Alldaburgers Bumped on jumping. Blundered approaching the 600m. Warwick 12/03/2024
Pluck 'N' Tango Raced wide and without cover in the middle stages. Scone 20/03/2023
Cool Story Slow to begin. Warwick 01/07/2024
After beginning only fairly from the wide barrier was steadied in the early stages to obtain a position with cover nearer the inside running rail. Improved onto heels near the 450m, having to be steadied before being shifted wider to improve and bumping. Toowoomba 22/06/2024
Mummification Raced wide for the majority. Townsville 20/07/2024
Bumped and briefly unbalanced near 1,100 metres. Townsville 07/07/2024
 
Race 2 LEXUS OF TOWNSVILLE UP & COMING STAYERS BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 2000M
Tropic Sands Over-raced in the middle stages. Townsville 28/07/2024
Harbelle Jumped awkwardly. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Peshwa Raced keenly for the majority. Laid out near the 1300m. Held-up for clear running leaving the 400m before being shifted wider. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 27/07/2024
Secret Location Bumped on jumping. Innisfail 22/06/2024
Medal (NZ) Raced wide for the majority of the race. Townsville 20/07/2024
Vancouver Bay Raced wide in the early stages. Townsville 20/07/2024
Central Park Travelled wide throughout. Hampered when weakening passing the 200 metres after DECRYPTING GOLD shifted out when racing greenly. Townsville 07/07/2024
Frijoles Slow to begin. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Twenty Three Wall Raced wide for the majority. Shifted wider rounding the home turn and bumped. Townsville 20/07/2024
Raced greenly in the final straight with rider changing whip hands in an attempt to correct the geldings running line. Townsville 02/07/2024
 
Race 3 HJ CONSTRUCTIONS BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1000M
Cuban Affair Slow into stride ,race wide majority. Mount Isa 02/06/2024
Harvesta Tightened on jumping by TUPELAWARA which shifted in, and had to momentarily restrain. Thangool 20/07/2024
Russian Mint Held-up for clear running rounding the home-turn and in the early part of the home straight. Warwick 28/12/2023
Began very awkwardly. Raced keenly when being restrained in the back straight in an effort to obtain a position with cover approaching the 900m when momentarily crowded and continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter. Raced keenly on heels leaving the 500m. Toowoomba 09/12/2023
Whey Mischief Raced wide throughout. Collapsed post-race and was attended to by the on-track veterinarian. Tnr S. Massingham was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding next racing. On 24/04/2024 S. Massingham advised Stewards a further vet exam revealed no abs and that blood samples had been taken by his veterinarian for analysis. Townsville 23/04/2024
Contacted upon jumping and was taken in. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Townsville 06/10/2023
He's All Power Began awkwardly. Oak Park 06/07/2024
Shifted out shortly after the start hampering another runner. Over-raced in the early stages. Restrained near the 100 metres when racing greenly. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 22/04/2024
Prophetess Raced wide rounding the home turn. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 08/01/2024
Mama's Man Raced three wide early. Townsville 04/04/2024
Shere Khan Slow to begin. Raced wide rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 23/12/2023
Laid out rounding the home turn. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 24/11/2023
Tactical Illusion travelled wide throughout; gave ground over the latter stage and finished well back. Hughenden 06/07/2024
Laid in over the concluding stages. Bowen 01/06/2024
Serafima Raced wide throughout. Goulburn 29/04/2024
Rider permitted to ride 1/2kg overweight in line with overweight policy. Bumped on jumping away. Kembla Grange 20/04/2024
Flying Maple Raced keenly in the early stages. Rockhampton 13/07/2024
Blundered on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 30/06/2024
Rugged Roy Tightened for room on jumping. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Reared at the start and lost considerable ground. Home Hill 29/06/2024
 
Race 4 JCU UNI BAR BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1000M
Candlelit Over-raced in the middle stages. Co-trainer reported that the gelding had lost its near-fore plate in running. Canberra 12/04/2024
Rdr reported with solid tempo expected, he was given no specific instructions other than to have the gelding settle where comfortable. Std after obtaining a position behind leaders, was required to pressure mnt to maintain position, whereby the gelding was inclined to lay in for majority of event. Std when out of contention near 150m, desisted from riding mnt out to finish. Shortly after start bumped another rnr. A post-race vet exam rev no abs. Tnr std the gelding is better suited when able to lead & dictate terms. Std would now give it a short freshen-up before dropping it back in distance Hawkesbury 19/03/2024
Northernontap Forced wider round the home turn. Raced wide for the majority. Townsville 20/07/2024
Began awkwardly and bumped. Dalby 20/04/2024
Five Bulls Shifted wider for a short distance near the 600m Laura (Q) 29/06/2024
slow into stride Townsville 13/06/2024
Heiswoody crowded near the 750m, hung out from the 600m. Townsville 13/06/2024
Reared as the start was affected. Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages. Bowen 01/06/2024
Lean Eagle Raced greenly in the early stages. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Deep Mystique Slow to begin. Barcaldine 08/07/2024
Slow into stride. Rdr reported mare laid out in the middle stages and did not feel comfortable in its action. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 25/05/2024
Sensationabull Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Home Hill 29/06/2024
So Odelia Shifted in at the start tightening VEE EIGHT POWER. Townsville 23/06/2024
Mr Kobo Raced wide for most of the event. Townsville 17/05/2024
Slow into stride and got back from a wide draw. Townsville 30/04/2024
Skreatch Steadied on a number of occasions near the 600m when the pace slackened. Mackay 04/07/2024
Winning Saga Travelled 3-wide without cover throughout. Townsville 07/07/2024
Sheez Marvellous Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, improved onto the heels of ZI WIN and had to be steadied. Home Hill 29/06/2024
 
Race 5 ERROL SEWELL RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1300M
Lord Power Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Oak Park 05/07/2024
Test of War Steadied from the heels of OBLIQUITY near the 800m. Mackay 04/07/2024
Another Jack – Slow into stride. Held up rounding the home turn before shifting around the heels of MALABAR PRINCE Hughenden 20/07/2024
Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages. Home Hill 29/06/2024
Kidston Rdr reported gelding raced keen and wide for majority of the event and failed to finish the race off-added had recommended to connections to remove the blinkers from gelding’s gear. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 22/06/2024
Seisme Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 23/07/2024
Over raced in the early stages and had to be restrained. Rockhampton 30/06/2024
Datinka Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Townsville 20/07/2024
Fergyliscious Stood flat footed as the start was affected Mackay 23/02/2024
Dawn Strike Brushed with DEFROSTED passing the 200 metres. Home Hill 29/06/2024
Listen Listen Slow to begin. Travelled 3-wide with cover for the majority of the race. Held up and unable to improve passing the 400 metres until inside the 100 metres. Townsville 07/07/2024
City Of Boulder Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Holy Crown Over raced in the early and middle stages. Rockhampton 30/06/2024
Vee Eight Power Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Oak Park 05/07/2024
Bounded in the air on jumping and then tightened for room between runners. Townsville 23/06/2024
Ice Bound Restrained when racing in restricted room near the 300 metres and hampered slightly by another runner which shifted out. Raced wide for the majority of the race. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Red Hot Love Bounded on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Charters Towers 27/07/2024
Passing the 150m App S. McCann dropped her whip. Mungindi 06/07/2024
Chucka Dummy Slow to begin and raced greenly in the early stages. Mackay 04/07/2024
Bucked shortly after the start for a number of strides. Mackay 18/06/2024
Rugged Roy Tightened for room on jumping. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Reared at the start and lost considerable ground. Home Hill 29/06/2024
Bold Zip Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the final straight. Townsville 07/07/2024
 
Race 6 CITY LANE TOWNSVILLE Class 3 Plate 1400M
Cusack Laid in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Rockhampton 13/07/2024
Devil's Inn Shifted out near the 100 m brushing another runner. Townsville 20/07/2024
Held up for the majority of the final straight. Townsville 07/07/2024
Finsceal Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages. Barcaldine 08/07/2024
Harrow (IRE) Slow to begin. Restrained off heels near the 1000 metres. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Slow to begin. Townsville 07/07/2024
Private Cheetah Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Mackay 04/07/2024
Sir Maximus Steadied near the 1300m when over-racing. Townsville 20/07/2024
Crowded wider near the 1,200 metres. Townsville 02/07/2024
Indicative Raced wide throughout. Townsville 28/07/2024
Sennaprost Raced wide before obtaining cover near the 700m. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining a position outside the lead near the 900m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Mackay 04/07/2024
You Are King Raced wide for the majority. Townsville 20/07/2024
Rdr could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr advised gelding will now be spelled. Aquis Beaudesert 14/03/2024
Redavni Shifted out on jumping bumping another runner. Atherton 27/07/2024
Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Townsville 23/06/2024
Ammand Improved onto heels near the 800 metres and was steadied. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Tightened for room on jumping. Raced wide for the majority. Townsville 23/06/2024
Set The Sails Raced wide throughout. Townsville 28/07/2024
Valenki Difficulties obtaining clear running in the home straight. Townsville 20/07/2024
Travelled wide throughout. Townsville 07/07/2024
The Sherpa Slow into stride. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Townsville 20/07/2024
Bounded at the start and lost ground. Townsville 07/07/2024
Bloomin' Ready Travelled wide from the 1,000 metres. Townsville 07/07/2024
jumped awkwardly. Townsville 13/06/2024
Chucka Dummy Slow to begin and raced greenly in the early stages. Mackay 04/07/2024
Bucked shortly after the start for a number of strides. Mackay 18/06/2024
Battalion (NZ) Raced wide in the early stages. Townsville 17/05/2024
Admiral Ash Raced keenly in the early stages. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in today’s event, Apprentice A. Donald advised stewards that as there was no genuine pace in the race, she was advised by the trainer to make use of her inside barrier and to take a position in the lead. Trainer J. Manzelmann confirmed with Apprentice Donald’s statements and advised stewards that he was unaware of his obligations to advised stewards regarding changes with riding instructions. Rockhampton 13/07/2024
 
Race 7 LADBROKES TOWNSVILLE CUP 2000M
Namazu Laid out under pressure near the 200m when tiring. Rockhampton 13/07/2024
Warp Speed Near the 1800m, when racing in a three wide position, commenced to race ungenerously, shifted in and obliged to steady. Sunshine Coast 14/07/2024
Andalus (NZ) Bumped on jumping. Restrained from heels near the 1000 metres. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Armour Force Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages. Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages and when passing the 100 metres, shifted in and had to be corrected by its rider. Townsville 28/07/2024
Began awkwardly. Commenced to over-race near the 1000 metres throwing its head in the air proving difficult to ride and having to be restrained. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Castile Slow to begin. Held up for a considerable distance between rounding the home turn before shifting to the outside of ARMOUR FORCE to gain clear running passing the 150 metres. Townsville 28/07/2024
Southern Stock (NZ) Shifted out passing 1900m. Continued to be ridden from that point & obtain lead near 1200m. When asked re tactics, Rdr said told to put gelding into race if an opportunity arose, adding whilst left rearward trailing position & went forward & put gelding into race earlier than planned, thought this would not be disadvantageous given ridden similar in past. Tnr instructs were to be forward if possible as gelding is one-paced, adding surprised when horse was ridden forward as early as it was. Stewards advised Rdr should have permitted mount to maintain position with cover early. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 10/07/2024
Sayl (GB) Bounded on jumping and lost ground. Townsville 07/07/2024
Fortified (NZ) Reared high as start effected and lost ground. Townsville 20/07/2024
Bounded on jumping. Rockhampton 13/07/2024
Mooloolaba (NZ) Over-raced through the middle stages. Townsville 07/07/2024
Two Smokin Barrels Began awkwardly and shifted in at the start. Eagle Farm 20/07/2024
Passing the 200m was obliged to ease out around heels to continue to improve. Grafton 07/07/2024
 
Race 8 LADBROKES CLEVELAND BAY 1300M
Bonaparte Held up for clear running until easing across the heels of MAGIC IN ME to improve into clear running. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Raced wide throughout. Rdr stated gelding failed to travel throughout the event. A post-race vet exam revealed gelding to be showing signs of the thumps. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Smart Image Rider questioned - Read full report. Townsville 20/07/2024
Mr Maestro (NZ) Near the 500m was steadied outwards when awkwardly placed on heel Flemington 18/05/2024
Slow to begin. Vet NVA Morphettville 27/04/2024
Stampe Held up for clear racing room until a point near the 200m. Rockhampton 30/06/2024
Full Recognition Shifted in near the 200 metres bumping another runner. Townsville 20/07/2024
Slow into stride. Townsville 02/07/2024
Go Getaboy Laid out near 200m. Townsville 20/07/2024
Hampered at the start; travelled 3-wide throughout. Townsville 02/07/2024
Yes Dream Raced wide for the majority. Atherton 27/07/2024
Over-raced in the early stages. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
All Time Legend Held up passing the 500 metres until near the 250 metres. Townsville 07/07/2024
He's Xceptional Bounded in the air on jumping and lost ground. Over-raced shortly after the start and was restrained. Townsville 20/07/2024
Dictated out after the start. Townsville 07/07/2024
Hurtle Began awkwardly then jumped out and bumped ROWEINER’S DANCE. Townsville 28/07/2024
Ruby July Approaching the 800m, steadied from heels. Passing the 350m checked to avoid heels. Eagle Farm 29/06/2024
Northern Pride Blundered on jumping. Townsville 02/07/2024
Cashin' Chex (NZ) Raced wide for the majority of the race. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Magic Conqueror Raced wide with cover throughout. Doomben 13/07/2024
Raced in restricted room and steadied approaching the 50m. Ipswich 22/06/2024
Letmeletgo Raced wide with cover throughout. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Demon Award Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages. Townsville 28/07/2024
Made contact with inside barrier. Shifted in bumping heavily with another runner. Townsville 20/07/2024
Real Key Shifted out under pressure leaving the 200m Barcaldine 08/07/2024
 
Race 9 GREAT NORTHERN BREWING CO CAPE CLEVELAND BENCHMARK 75 Handicap 1200M
Cashin' Chex (NZ) Raced wide for the majority of the race. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Roweiner's Dance Blundered at the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Townsville 28/07/2024
Struck the side of its barrier on jumping and lost ground; hung out from the 800 metres through to the 250 metres. Townsville 07/07/2024
Letmeletgo Raced wide with cover throughout. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Knight's Sword Slow into stride. Rockhampton 12/07/2024
Laid out when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 30/06/2024
Rebel Salute Bumped heavily on jumping. Townsville 20/07/2024
Demon Award Raced wide throughout. Inclined to lay in over the concluding stages. Townsville 28/07/2024
Made contact with inside barrier. Shifted in bumping heavily with another runner. Townsville 20/07/2024
Fanaar (NZ) Jumped away awkwardly. Mackay 04/07/2024
Real Key Shifted out under pressure leaving the 200m Barcaldine 08/07/2024
Turbeau Held up for clear running from the 400m to the 200m. Mornington 20/04/2024
Gulf Of Lion Slow to begin. Over-raced in the middle stages. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Slow into stride. Townsville 02/07/2024
Reggie's Boy Raced wide for the majority. Townsville 20/07/2024
Severely checked near the 1,000 metres when tightened. Held up for clear running rounding the final turn and throughout the final straight. Townsville 07/07/2024
Courtesy Bus Laid in under pressure down the home straight. Alpha 29/06/2024
Doubting Eye Slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room until a point leaving the 400m. Rockhampton 30/06/2024
Bringyaticket Raced ungenerously for a short distance near the 1000 metres. Ladbrokes Cannon Park 18/07/2024
Raced keenly in the early stages. Mackay 04/07/2024
Ventura Ocean (IRE) Inclined to over-race in the lead throughout. Townsville 07/07/2024
Savvy Sovereign (NZ) Raced wide on the track through the early stages. Townsville 07/07/2024
Focus Jumped awkwardly. Travelled wide without cover throughout. Cast off-side front plate during the running. Townsville 07/07/2024
Fractious in the barriers and jumped awkwardly losing ground. Bowen 20/04/2024
Dollson Inconvenienced near the 1,300 metres. McKinlay 22/06/2024
To Love Somebody slow into stride Townsville 13/06/2024