Racing Queensland

Stewards Summary (30/Mar/2016 Ipswich)

  Race No.     Horse Name     Comment     Venue     Date  
  Race  0      *** All Clear ***    
       
  Race  1          
Bold Avenue  Commenced to overrace leaving the 1000m and as a result shifted out and raced wide for the remainder of the event.  Sunshine Coast  12/03/2016 
Major Approval  Had to steady away from heels near the 1100m. D. Griffin, the rider of ROCKY EXPECTATIONS, was advised to provide sufficient clearance when shifting ground. Shifted in under pressure near the 200m.  Doomben  16/03/2016 
Rosador  Blundered badly at the start and lost significant ground.  Toowoomba  19/03/2016 
Time to Torque  When questioned as to the tactics adopted in the early stages, Jockey B Evans stated that he was instructed to obtain a mid-field position with cover and for this reason elected to settle behind ACCORD. Jockey Evans added that it was not the stable's intention to have the gelding ridden in a handy position at its last start. Jockey Evans further added that once he elected to settle behind ACCORD, runners positioned wider on the track elected to press forward resulting in him being positioned further back than anticipated.   Gold Coast  19/03/2016 
  Race  2          
Ardennes  Had to be eased near the 1000m when placed in restricted room for a short distance.   Ipswich  11/03/2016 
Counting Cards  Approaching 1000m had to be steadied when tightened for room. Bumped near 300m.  Gold Coast  10/10/2015 
Devil's Princess  Raced wide in the early stages and allowed to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 800m. Had to be momentarily steadied leaving the 400m when tightened for room between MEGHAPUSHPA and OFCOURSE SHE DOES, both of which shifted ground.  Ipswich  11/03/2016 
Elite Force  Overraced and raced greenly in early stages. M. McGuren stated his mount travelled strongly behind a moderate tempo in early and middle stages. When asked to sprint his mount failed to respond and weakened. Over the final 100m his mount was making an abnormal respiratory noise and he suspects that it got its tongue behind the bit. Mr G.Cooling stated the filly had worked well since its first up effort and was confident today. Mr Cooling added that he would add a tongue tie to the filly's gear and step it up in distance next start. A post race vet exam did not reveal any abnormality.  Murwillumbah  8/03/2016 
Mia Sorella  Raced wide without cover. Jockey J. Lloyd reported that the filly got its tongue over the bit during the event.   Sunshine Coast  28/02/2016 
  Race  3          
Another Slipper  When asked to explain the performance of the horse, jockey J. Byrne was of the view his mount did not handle today's heavy track conditions.

 
Doomben  9/03/2016 
Benevolent Lad  Jumped awkwardly and blundered, almost unseating the rider. Jockey reported that in his opinion the horse did not appreciate today's sand surface.  Roma  12/03/2016 
Captain Dodge  Bumped by another runner on jumping. Shifted in slightly approaching the 100m, tightening runners to his inside.  Doomben  16/03/2016 
Captain's Angel  Began awkwardly and lost ground, and was then tightened for room shortly after the start. Raced ungenerously in the middle stages when being restrained from heels, and near the 600m whilst racing ungenerously brushed the running rail. Brushed the running rail again leaving the 500m.   Toowoomba  12/03/2016 
Halfeti  Slow to begin. Hampered shortly after the start. Hung in in the early stages.   Toowoomba  12/03/2016 
Mishani Silva  Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost substantial ground. Trainer L Ross was advised that he must obtain a further barrier certificate before the filly starts again. Mr Ross indicated that the filly would now be sent for a spell.  Gold Coast  26/12/2015 
Sir Bam  Raced wide throughout.  Toowoomba  12/03/2016 
Thumbs Up  Slow to begin. Hampered shortly after the start and lost ground.   Toowoomba  12/03/2016 
  Race  4          
Beaudragon  Bumped at the start.  Richmond  24/10/2015 
Cushy Number  passing the 1200m was hampered and steadied to avoid the heels of Penryn Pearl, that was racing ungenerously  Ballarat  30/09/2015 
Hazard Bay  Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Sunshine Coast  18/03/2016 
Suit  Raced wide without cover.  Doomben  16/03/2016 
  Race  5          
Apollo Hope  Shifted ground under pressure in the home straight and made contact with another runner near the 200m.Raced 4 wide throughout without cover.  Sunshine Coast  18/03/2016 
Duke of Christophe  Slow to begin.  Sunshine Coast  23/10/2015 
Heroic Rock  Slow to begin. Had to be steadied away from the heels of ZARFASTAR approaching the 300m.   Sunshine Coast  18/03/2016 
Mishani Scout  Slow to begin. Raced wide after passing the 700m.
 
Beaudesert  13/03/2016 
Plan Red (NZ)  Checked severely when the pace steadied near the 800m.  Ipswich  13/05/2015 
Sky Heart  Change of tactics. Connections advised the horse would be ridden off speed with cover. The horse was ridden accordingly. Overraced in the early stages.

 
Doomben  9/03/2016 
Waltham  Laid in under pressure in the home straight and raced greenly over the concluding stages.  Toowoomba  19/03/2016 
You Little Thief  Bumped heavily with another runner en route to the barriers, dislodging B. Stewart, examined by the veterinary surgeon at the start and deemed suitable to race.  Ipswich  17/03/2016 
Zatorio  Bumped by another runner after passing the 800m. Shifted ground under pressure in the home straight and made contact with another runner near the 200m.  Sunshine Coast  18/03/2016 
  Race  6          
Blackjack Princess  Slow to begin.  Ipswich  23/03/2016 
Caracas  Slow to begin.  Ipswich  11/03/2016 
Dream Speed  Blundered on jumping and bumped heavily shortly after. Held
up on heels for a short distance rounding the home turn. 
Murwillumbah  8/03/2016 
Flitero  Near the 1200m was checked when tightened for room by Barley Lover which was carried in by So Hot which laid in away from Blinkin Rules which shifted in slightly at that point.  Grafton  6/03/2016 
Mishani de Niro  Began awkwardly. Had to steady when placed awkwardly inside another runner after passing the 400m.
 
Beaudesert  13/03/2016 
PATRIARCH  Slow to begin. Trainer B. Smith reported he anticipated the horse settling in a more forward position and was disappointed with the overall performance. He indicated he would gallop the gelding, before having an endoscopic examination performed and would report the results back to stewards. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Mr Smith advised that the endoscopic examination was clear and the horse subsequently barrier trialed in blinkers and performed well. He indicated that he would add blinkers to the horse's gear as a result.  Sunshine Coast  26/02/2016 
Secret Tryst  Held up during the early stages of the home straight.  Gold Coast  12/03/2016 
Slalom  Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Bumped on the hindquarter and unbalanced passing the 400m. Inclined to lay in under pressure down the straight.  Ballina  12/03/2016 
  Race  7          
Haradify  Lost its off hind plate in running.   Ipswich  13/01/2016 
It's a Thrilla  Tightened for room between runners near the 500m.  Doomben  20/02/2016 
Kobi Creek  Raced wide during the early stages. Near hind plate shifted. Trainer M Palmer advised that the gelding would be sent for a spell.  Gold Coast  26/12/2015 
Mydalea  Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.  Doomben  16/03/2016 
Sankara Spirit  Had difficulty securing clear running from the 200m to the 100m.  Gold Coast  12/03/2016 

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