Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

17/05/2025 Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 SAKURA NIGHTS MAY 23 BOOK NOW Maiden Plate 2000M
Smelter (IRE) Near the 2000m, hampered when tightened between runners, which was carried in when awkwardly placed towards heels. Rdr reported gelding raced keenly in the early and middle stages and would not settle. Ipswich 05/05/2025
Began awkwardly. Over-raced in the middle stages. Rdr reported gelding, which was first up, raced fiercely in the early and middle stages which was detrimental to its performance-added gelding will take benefit from run. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Sethfire (NZ) Held up for clear running approaching the home turn. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Near the 400m was eased whilst awkwardly placed inside heels. Near the 100m was hampered by another runner, which laid in. Port Macquarie 19/04/2025
Stynsy (NZ) Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Raced in restricted room approaching 300m. Sunshine Coast 20/04/2025
Throttle Response Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Began awkwardly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/04/2025
Lilica Ebet Slow into stride. Gatton 09/05/2025
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Reel Graceful Began awkwardly. Ipswich 24/04/2025
Strong Latte Began awkwardly. Grafton 09/05/2025
 
Race 2 SILKS UNDER THE STARS MAY 23 QTIS Three-Year-Old BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200M
Explosive Power (NZ) Raced wide until leaving the 1100m. When asked about performance, Rdr reported after being caught wide early, then obliged to work forward to a position outside the leader near the 1100m-added gelding didn’t appreciate heavy track conditions. Doomben 04/04/2025
Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 19/03/2025
Vierville Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/04/2025
On jumping bumped another runner. Muswellbrook 14/03/2025
Mishani Suspect Laid in under pressure in home straight. Gatton 29/04/2025
Lost the off-fore plate in running. Sunshine Coast 01/12/2024
Bengal Diamond Hampered and lost ground at the start. Raced fiercely early whilst being restrained. Doomben 23/04/2025
Aquatier Began awkwardly and shifted in. Lost its off-fore plate. Doomben 23/04/2025
Cast the near fore plate in running. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 30/03/2025
 
Race 3 HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY KIM WILSON BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1540M
Hulkamania Raced wide from the 800m. When questioned, Rdr explained although gelding races in a forward position, with the expected fast speed in the race, was asked to be neutral leaving the gates and settle where comfortable-said gelding was slow into stride and settled towards the rear but was racing keenly-advised near the 1200m, attempted to settle gelding, but got its head up on several occasions & for this reason it lost its position-added commenced run from 600m & gelding ran home well. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 26/04/2025
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Birmingham Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Palantus Rdr reported mount had a tendency to lay in, then became concerned with geldings’ action in home straight and for this reason didn’t not pressure for remainder. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Trial to satisfaction of Stewards before being permitted to race again. Sunshine Coast 20/04/2025
Grand Crusader Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the middle stages and shifted to race in three-wide position from leaving the 900m. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 26/04/2025
Spills Travelled keenly throughout the middle stages. Port Macquarie 11/04/2025
Maple Door Raced keenly in the early stages. Warwick 02/05/2025
Raced wide throughout. Laid in shortly after entering the home straight. Sunshine Coast 20/04/2025
Pauli slow to begin Thangool 28/04/2025
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 13/04/2025
Lord Vader Reared as the start was affected. Grafton 24/02/2025
 
Race 4 CLUB TAMBORINE BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1540M
Ambassadors Raced wide throughout. Steadied and shifted in. Warwick 02/05/2025
Began only fairly and then from a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. App rider reported that he intended on leading the race, but when runners to his outside displayed superior speed he was obliged to allow those runners to cross, which resulted in the gelding racing with cover. He said that his mount did not appreciate racing in amongst horses and, when asked to quicken near the 400m, failed to respond strongly to his riding and went to the line in a onepaced manner. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Newcastle 07/03/2025
Quest Of Quests Bumped soon after the start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Warwick 02/05/2025
Bumped on hindquarters shortly after the start and became unbalanced. Held up for clear running round home turn. Approaching the 200m, improved onto heels. Sunshine Coast 06/04/2025
As Expected Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Better Not Bitter (IRE) Slow to begin. Casino 03/05/2025
Bauhaus Raced keenly in the middle stages. Gatton 29/04/2025
Whomsonever Bumped soon after the start. Shifted out under pressure and bumped with another runner over the concluding stages. Warwick 02/05/2025
Come On Eileen A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Casino 03/05/2025
Began awkwardly. Raced wide early before being permitted to stride to the lead approaching the 1500m. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr said most likely to go for a spell. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 26/10/2024
Midnight In Austin Near the 250m shifted in and tightened a runner onto another runner. Near the 200m was bumped by a runner which was taken in by another runner. Casino 03/05/2025
Prometio Mas Improved onto heels near the 100m and as a result was held up and not fully tested to the line Sunshine Coast Poly Track 11/05/2025
Laid in under pressure in the straight. Gatton 29/04/2025
 
Race 5 HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY KATHRYN QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1100M
Draper Lost ground when tightened for room at the start between runners. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/09/2024
Hokitika Began awkwardly and lost ground. Aquis Beaudesert 25/04/2025
Stop The Tape Raced wide without cover throughout. Aquis Beaudesert 28/12/2024
Tarmac Began awkwardly, contacting its barrier partition. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Became awkward in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Sunshine Coast 20/04/2025
Buffeted and tightened on jumping and consequently lost ground. Became awkwardly placed on heels near the 700m and again near the 450m. Toowoomba 07/12/2024
Here's To Power Jumped at abruptly at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast 30/11/2024
When the start was effected, bounded, unbalancing rider and lost ground. Round home turn, had difficulty obtaining clear run before shifting to the outside near the 300m. Warning placed on the barrier manners of the filly. Aquis Park Gold Coast 02/11/2024
Lady Alabama Bumped on jumping. Grafton 13/04/2025
Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance rider stated that the filly never travelled comfortably at any stage and was off the bridle throughout the event, despite his efforts. Rider added, in his opinion, the filly may not have handled the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Grafton 22/03/2025
Leucaena Raced wide for the majority. Ipswich 10/05/2025
Oppa When quest re leading rdr stated mount has a history of being slow to begin & his consistent inst is to endeavour to have it begin well & settle where comfortable. Rdr stated that with the addition of blinkers to its gear today his mount began on terms with the field & when caught wide in early stages, from its wide barrier, he permitted it to continue working fwd & lead the event. Grafton 09/05/2025
Slow to begin. Grafton 13/04/2025
Upturn Began awkwardly and shifted out. Approaching the 800m, whilst over racing, steadied from heels. Sunshine Coast 17/01/2025
Travelled keenly in the middle stages. Coffs Harbour 30/12/2024
Accelerate Rapidly Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Toowoomba 27/04/2025
 
Race 6 SILKS UNDER THE STARS BOOK NOW BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 2000M
Got Yourself A Gun Tightened at the start. Ipswich 10/05/2025
Green Meadows Carried wider when round home turn. Eagle Farm 07/05/2025
Security Advisor Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/04/2025
Trapeze Torque Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Glenray's Mate Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Papal Miss Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Warwick 02/05/2025
Merlin's Melody (IRE) When questioned re perf. rdr stated mount travelled fairly in e&m stages however app 1000m it dropped the bit & was under full pressure to hold its midfield posn. rdr stated mount commenced to weaken at the entrance to the straight & was disappointing in its run to the line. Tnr stated gelding has had a heavy racing schedule this prep & in his opinion it raced like a tired horse. Tnr to freshen up prior to next start. P/R vet no ab's. Grafton 13/04/2025
Vancity Crowded between runners shortly after the start. Passing the 400m improved onto heels of another runner and was obliged to shift wider to obtain clear running. Dalby 08/04/2025
Born To Be Alive Rdr reported mount wasn’t suited to the track conditions and the shorter journey. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Gatton 28/02/2025
Bie'res Raced wide from the 1200m. Burrandowan 10/05/2025
Near the 300m, raced in restricted room and eased. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 26/04/2025
Dance Babe Became unbalanced near the 300m when laying in onto heels. Sunshine Coast 16/03/2025
Nitroglycerine Hampered shortly after the start. Ipswich 30/04/2025
COT – ridden more forward. After being pressured in the early stages, settled in midfield position. Approaching the 100m momentarily steadied from heels. Kilcoy 18/02/2025
Pride An' Joy Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Kilcoy 12/04/2025
Rudimentary Slow to begin. Near the 500m became held up on heels and was unable to improve until shortly after straightening. Approaching and passing the 100m was steadied for a number of strides after improving into insufficient racing room before being directed in around heels to continue to improve. Grafton 09/05/2025
Bumped on jumping away. Near the 150m had to be checked and losing its rightful running when a runner shifted in when insufficiently clear. Casino 03/05/2025
 
Race 7 TAB WE'RE ON BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1200M
Pagato Rdr reported mount raced keenly throughout. A post-race vet exam revealed a poor recovery. Eagle Farm 02/11/2024
Spirit Of Brodie Raced wide early. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly early and near the 800m, improved onto heels & steadied. Near the 500m bumped. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 05/04/2025
All's Fair Began awkwardly. Rdr reported mount felt uncomfortable and for this reason did not ride mare out in usual manner over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Mensa Maestro Began awkwardly and lost ground. Trailed the field throughout the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Toowoomba 27/04/2025
Raced wide without cover throughout. Following the race, it was noted the gelding had lost all its plates but the near fore. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 14/09/2024
Pyrois Raced 3 wide throughout. When quest re tactics, Rdr explained instructed to ride gelding conservatively from wide draw & find cover-said early, when looking to comply with instructs, was surprised to see what was thought to be a more forward runner, being restrained, nevertheless, thought would be able to secure a position, however after leaving 1000m, realised was unable to secure position, elected to ride forward to gain forward position, however, when pace of race slackened near 800m, was unable to cross & obliged to race 3 wide without cover for remainder. Tnr rep confirmed instructs. Sunshine Coast 20/04/2025
Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 06/04/2025
Takunai Tightened for room at the start. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 23/11/2024
Famous Pedrille Raced wide. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Chilliwack When asked about improved performance, stable rep explained stable believe gelding is well suited to poly track, which it works on, and with a favourable barrier, stable had expected a more forward showing. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Shapin Power Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 26/04/2025
Laid out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/04/2025
Whiskey Dancer Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 05/04/2025
Saratoga Power Began awkwardly. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Near the 200m when shifted out to fully establish clear running, was contacted on the hindquarter. Passing the 100m when racing tight to the inside rider momentarily lost use of his whip. When questioned regarding the performance, rider explained that his mount failed to sprint over 1000m carrying the heavy weight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Scone 17/02/2025
Zouthur (NZ) Raced wide throughout. Held up for clear running round home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Private Tender Blundered on jumping. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Ferry Road Held up for clear running momentarily upon entrance to the straight. Casino 03/05/2025
Lord Vader Reared as the start was affected. Grafton 24/02/2025
 
Race 8 GCTC MEMBERS RENEW NOW BENCHMARK 58 Handicap 1050M
Enflamed Laid in rounding the home turn and bumped. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. When asked to comment on the performance, rider advised that, in her opinion, the gelding would likely derive a further fitness benefit being only second up for the preparation after returning from an extended layoff. Toowoomba 27/04/2025
Zouthur (NZ) Raced wide throughout. Held up for clear running round home turn and in the early stages of the home straight. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Fast Fusion After beginning well but being caught wide in the early stages was steadied was steadied to obtain a position with cover just off the pace. Toowoomba 19/10/2024
Zatanna Began Awkwardly and lost ground. Laid out round home turn. When asked about performance, Rdr stated filly was first up and was noticeably agitated behind the barriers-added filly never travelled comfortably throughout the race and could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Tnr concurred with Rdr's comments. A post-race vet exam found no abs. Gatton 29/04/2025
Hidden Melody Began awkwardly. Aquis Beaudesert 28/12/2024
All England Held up for clear running from approaching the 400m until passing the 300m; and again, from the 250m until approaching the 150m. Held up for clear running over the final 50m of the event. Aquis Beaudesert 16/01/2025
Checked on jumping. Rider reported after receiving interference, gelding settled further back than was expected and when placed under pressure in the straight did not respond, however; would take benefit from the first up run. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Ipswich 27/12/2024
Kirra's Sister Shifted out abruptly approaching the winning post. Gatton 29/04/2025
Slow to begin. Ballina 08/04/2025
Circle Of Love A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Scone 19/11/2024
Noble Intent Began awkwardly. Raced keen early. Aquis Beaudesert 28/12/2024
Slow to begin. Rdr reported gelding did not let down in the straight as expected and was disappointing. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 07/12/2024
Li'l Rex Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Ipswich 09/04/2025
Mr Polar Resaddled at barriers. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 23/03/2025
Tapis Magique Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover throughout the early and middle stages. Casino 03/05/2025
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 05/04/2025
Albion Square (GB) Leaving the 500m, bumped and carried wider. Rdr reported after being bumped near the 500m, gelding became awkward in its action and was reluctant to stretch out in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 13/04/2025
Velvet When questioned regarding the performance, rider stated that the mare's best form is on synthetic surfaces and, in her opinion, failed to handle the heavy track conditions in today's event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Casino 03/05/2025
Near the 200m brushed. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Prometio Mas Improved onto heels near the 100m and as a result was held up and not fully tested to the line Sunshine Coast Poly Track 11/05/2025
Laid in under pressure in the straight. Gatton 29/04/2025

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