Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

21/05/2025 Ipswich



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 SCHWEPPES QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200M
Lockyer Over-raced in the middle stages. Near the 500m, shifted in and bumped, became unbalanced and was bumped again shortly after when shifting in. Eagle Farm 07/05/2025
Over raced throughout and for an extended period passing the 800m restrained off heels. Rdr reported colt may not have appreciated track conditions. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Stable to report back on the condition in the days subsequent. Eagle Farm 28/12/2024
Provoker Made the home turn awkwardly and shifted wider. Eagle Farm 07/05/2025
Brutal Glory Raced wide early. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Certified Copy Slow to begin before being restrained from heels shortly after the start. Over raced early. Approaching the 200m raced in restricted room for a number of strides. Aquis Park Gold Coast 20/12/2024
Funky Zebra Reared as the start was effected. Laid out shortly after the start. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Royal Chic Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 04/01/2025
Began awkwardly. Raced wide with cover. Ipswich 18/12/2024
Carbonara Began awkwardly. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight. Ipswich 10/05/2025
Laid in under pressure in the home straight Eagle Farm 26/04/2025
Egyptian Goddess Slow to begin. Held up approaching and round home turn. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/05/2025
Slow to begin. Near the 500m, improved onto heels and steadied. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Kahlua Girl Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Wannabe Brutal Jumped in at the start. Sunshine Coast 22/12/2024
Raced greenly in the home straight. Eagle Farm 07/12/2024
Shemakesmenervous Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Ipswich on 21 April 2025 and was cleared to start. Bumped heavily on jumping. Toowoomba 27/04/2025
Near the 300m bumped. Ipswich 21/04/2025
Koolatah Queen Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 100m whilst weakening. When asked about performance, Rdr could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Eagle Farm 26/04/2025
Carried wider round home turn. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/01/2025
All Too Foxy Steadied near the 800m. Near the 650m, was inconvenienced and taken wider. Ipswich 30/04/2025
 
Race 2 GREAT NORTHERN Maiden Handicap 1200M
Ready For The Trip Bumped on jumping. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 13/11/2024
Shifted in at the start and contacted. Laid in under pressure in the home straight before shifting out passing the 50m, contacting another runner. Eagle Farm 23/10/2024
Cambridge Bay After being slow to begin was hampered a short distance later. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2024
Runaway Tycoon Carried wider near the 800m. Near the 600m, inconvenienced and forced wider. Laid in near the 400m. Shifted out under pressure near the 200m and again approaching the 100m. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Began awkwardly. Laid out round home turn. Ipswich 09/04/2025
Six Of Wands Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Steadied leaving the 800m. Cast an off fore plate in running. Sunshine Coast 20/04/2025
For Better Held up round home turn. Laid in marginally near the 200m. Disappointed for a run near the 100m. When questioned re tactics, in particular the decision not to pursue a run near the 500m, Rdr stated approaching 900m, elected to shift from the rail to a one-off position when the pace of the race was only moderate-added near 500m, when racing between runners, was obliged to race in restricted room & mount did not appreciate racing in this & therefore was unable to maintain position between these runners. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Began awkwardly, bumped with another runner & lost ground. Raced keenly early & middle stages. Held up rounding home turn & early part of straight. R- received no specific instr. however after beginning awkwardly & being bumped elected to restrain to gain cover & settled further back than intended. Sportsbet-Pakenham Synthetic 15/07/2024
Happy Wins Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over-raced & steadied near the 600m when the pace of the race slackened. Held up round home turn until leaving the 200m. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Better Not Forget Hampered near the 900m. Ipswich 05/05/2025
Held up round home turn. Ipswich 09/04/2025
Bourbon Lane Over raced during the middle stages. Ipswich 09/04/2025
Rosebery Terrace Raced wide and without cover for the majority. Doomben 13/11/2024
Began awkwardly. Bumped for several strides shortly after the start. Approaching the 1100m, raced in restricted room. Doomben 30/10/2024
Want To Be Proud Bumped at the start. Rdr reported mount hung out throughout. Ipswich 19/02/2025
Barbie Star Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority. Ipswich 05/05/2025
In Great Spirit Approaching the 900m, steadied to avoid heels. Ipswich 05/05/2025
Contacted on jumping and lost ground. Doomben 09/10/2024
In No Doubt Raced wide with cover. Ipswich 15/01/2025
 
Race 3 TAB BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1100M
Milton Road (NZ) Laid out round home turn. Ipswich 28/11/2024
Krakarib Raced wide for the majority. Ipswich 10/05/2025
Began awkwardly, unbalancing Rdr momentarily. Lost its’ near-fore plate in running. Eagle Farm 07/05/2025
Gin A Tonic Began awkwardly. Laid in over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 22/03/2025
Sir Carter Raced 3 wide without cover over the middle stages. Ipswich 05/05/2025
Bumped approaching the wining post. Warwick 26/12/2024
Alpha Bravo Shifted out under pressure leaving 150m. When quest re tactics, particularly in middle stages, Rdr stated instructed to race in forward position-said mindful another runner would also be in a forward position & would most likely lead-added not aware of margin established on rest of field in middle stages & in hindsight, should have restrained earlier to allow other runner to progress forward. Stewards agreed should have begun restraining earlier than did. No direct action taken. Doomben 16/04/2025
Dont Call Me Honey Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 24/01/2025
Fourth Spargo Rider was permitted to ride his mount 1kg overweight in accordance with the policy. Ran in at the start. Passing the 600m had to be checked from the heels of rnr after improving to that runner’s inside when that runner shifted in after it had been contacted by rnr which shifted in slightly after being taken in by other rnr which after hanging out, shifted in when being corrected and simultaneously shifted in. Canberra 26/03/2025
Was bumped on jumping. Nowra 23/02/2025
Remlaps Angel Raced wide throughout. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 15/03/2025
Rdr reported mare laid out at various stages of the event. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/10/2024
Eye Pea Oh (NZ) Slow to begin and from a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early stages. Rosehill Gardens 02/10/2024
Salt Lake Betty Crowded passing the 900m and raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Momentarily crowded near the 100m. Toowoomba 28/03/2025
Make It So Raced 3-wide early. Near the 200m, shifted in abruptly when struck with the whip, causing the rider to stop riding and straighten. Sunshine Coast 23/03/2025
Indubitably When under pressure in the straight, laid in. Aquis Beaudesert 16/01/2025
Cabrinella Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Toowoomba 10/05/2025
Jenchick Boom Slow into stride. Ipswich 05/05/2025
Raced wide throughout. Ipswich 09/04/2025
Bundella Began awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide in the early stages before being urged forward to settle into a position outside the leader near the 700m. Toowoomba 17/04/2025
Neil Raced wide and without cover throughout the early and middle stages. Murwillumbah 13/12/2024
Blonde On Blonde Raced keen early. Eased approaching the 1000m. Doomben 13/11/2024
La Petite Maison Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions. Rdr reported gelding was inclined to lay out at various stages. Warning placed on the racing manners of gelding. A post-race vet exam revealed a slow recovery. Ipswich 07/11/2024
 
Race 4 SACRED ELIXIR QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1350M
Navy Pilot After passing the 50m was steadied when placed in restricted room. Royal Randwick 05/04/2025
Call Da Vinci Bumped shortly after the start. Ipswich 05/05/2025
Raced greenly round home turn when placed under pressure. Rdr reported mount raced greenly for the majority. Doomben 16/04/2025
North Pole Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Began awkwardly. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight. Near the 200m, brushed. Eagle Farm 18/01/2025
The Bear Passing the 100m, raced in restricted room for a number of strides. Eagle Farm 03/05/2025
Obliged to alter course on entering the home straight. Eagle Farm 21/12/2024
Brazen Sailor Near the 250m, became unbalanced when bumped. Ipswich 18/12/2024
Brave Jet Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped. Over raced in the early and middle stages. Near the 800m, improved onto heels, shifted out. Aquis Park Gold Coast 10/05/2025
Crowded and bumped approaching the 1000m. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event, Toowoomba 27/04/2025
On Point Pixie Laid out on entering the home straight before being corrected. Eagle Farm 19/04/2025
Solidude Bumped shortly after the start. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Approaching the 1000m, momentarily steadied from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/04/2025
Youmeanddupre Improved onto heels near the 800m and had to shift wider. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Slow to begin. Passing the 900m had to be restrained after improving onto heels. Eagle Farm 07/12/2024
Highgrove Rose Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped. Ipswich 30/04/2025
 
Race 5 BARRIER REEF POOLS THE PROVOCATIVE QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 2180M
Eclair Encore (JPN) Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 50m shifted out abruptly, despite rider, making heavy contact with another runner and became unbalanced. Eagle Farm 07/05/2025
Savannah Gangster Blundered on jumping away. Over raced at heels passing the winning post on the first occasion. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 11/05/2025
Existential Bob (NZ) Shifted out on jumping. Wyong 08/05/2025
Began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact. Canterbury Park 21/04/2025
Ramp It Up Raced wide early. Near the 50m shifted in abruptly, despite rider, making heavy contact with another runner and became unbalanced. Eagle Farm 07/05/2025
Cherry Lips Shifted out on jumping. Ipswich 10/05/2025
Lovey Dovey Shifted out on jumping and bumped. When asked about improved performance, Tnr rep advised filly was having its second start and was likely to improve with the step up in distance to a mile and were confident of an improved performance. Ipswich 09/04/2025
Pulpit Inclined to lay in when played when placed under pressure in the home straight. Near the 600m shifted out to avoid heels and was steadied when attempting to improve into restricted room after passing the 600m. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 11/05/2025
Near the 1800m, steadied from heels. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 26/04/2025
Sanctuary Storm Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Began awkwardly and hampered after the start. Raced greenly under pressure leaving the 200m. Doomben 16/04/2025
Stillbelievin' Rdr was reminded of her obligations to ride her mounts out to the end of the race. Warwick Farm 16/04/2025
Judge Jack Restrained from a wide barrier to obtain a position closer to the rail. Eagle Farm 07/05/2025
Raced wide throughout. Shifted in under pressure approaching the 150m, obliging rider to stop and straighten. Doomben 16/04/2025
Wittelsbach From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rdr reported the filly was not suited when the race developed into a sprint home and was left flat-footed from the 500m. A post-race vet exam did not reveal any abs. Wyong 08/05/2025
 
Race 6 GORDON'S GIN BENCHMARK 75 Handicap 1200M
Skywolf When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, rider explained that his mount travelled keenly through the early and middle stages however failed to fully let down on the good (3) surface and would be better suited on tracks with more give. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Inverell 01/01/2025
Kingston's Here Over raced at heels approaching the 800m. Ipswich 19/02/2025
Rejoiced Bumped on jumping. Shifted to the outside of heels to obtain clear running near the 50m. Toowoomba 12/04/2025
Roll Up Raced wide with cover throughout. Disappointed for a run on entering the home straight. Doomben 08/02/2025
After being crossed near the 1200m, raced keenly for a short distance when being restrained from heels. Ipswich 04/01/2025
Demon Award Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Rockhampton 04/05/2025
Shifted in on jumping and bumped. Sunshine Coast Poly Track 13/04/2025
Kooled Very slow to begin & lost ground. Over-raced in middle stages. Eagle Farm 03/05/2025
Threw its head back on jumping & struck its rider in the face, resulting in her becoming unbalanced for a number of strides and the gelding losing ground (~5L). Warning issued. Grafton 13/04/2025
Muschialli Bumped shortly after the start. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast 11/04/2025
Sicilian Raced wide for the majority. Eagle Farm 26/03/2025
Thelwell Began awkwardly, unbalancing Rdr momentarily. Eagle Farm 07/05/2025
Began awkwardly. Rdr reported mount gave ground quickly on entering the home straight & became concerned with its action and as such, elected to not place the gelding under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 19/04/2025
Pivotal Lad Slow to begin. Near the 800m, steadied after improving onto heels whilst over racing. Aquis Park Gold Coast 15/03/2025
Bumped at the start. Laid in under pressure approaching the winning post. Raced three wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 01/01/2025
Spooky Spirit Began awkwardly and bumped. Obliged to shift to the inside of heels near the 100m to obtain clear running. Toowoomba 28/03/2025
Yendy Began awkwardly, lost ground & hampered shortly after. Passing the 800m, steadied after improving onto heels. Eagle Farm 03/05/2025
Blundered on jumping. Port Macquarie 11/04/2025
Sir Carter Raced 3 wide without cover over the middle stages. Ipswich 05/05/2025
Bumped approaching the wining post. Warwick 26/12/2024
 
Race 7 TEMPUS TWO Class 2 Handicap 1200M
Pre Eminence Began awkwardly and shifted out. Held up round home turn. Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post and brushed rail. Doomben 23/04/2025
Gin A Tonic Began awkwardly. Laid in over the concluding stages. Eagle Farm 22/03/2025
Simply Excels Slow to begin. Shifted in under pressure over the final 100m. Doomben 04/04/2025
Rocketeer Girl Began awkwardly, contacted the n/s gate and lost ground. Passing the 100m on the first occasion was momentarily tightened by rnr which shifted in slightly. After the winning post on the first occasion had to be restrained when crowded by rnr which laid in. When quest re performance of the mare, rdr stated that given that his mnt was resuming he was instr to allow it to race where comfortable. He added that after beginning poorly, his mnt settled further back that than anticipated. He added that mnt was under pressure long way out and was disappointing. Post race vet exam slow recovery. Bong Bong 22/11/2024
Sultry Siren Passing the 800m, steadied from heels. Passing the 150m, became awkwardly placed on heels and held up for the remainder and was unable to be fully tested to the line. Eagle Farm 26/04/2025
Bumped leaving the 300m. Rdr reported mare may appreciate softer track conditions. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Sunshine Coast 26/12/2024
Provance C/O/T-further forward. Ridden accordingly. Sunshine Coast 25/01/2025
Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 18/01/2025
Celestial Blaze Over raced early. Eagle Farm 21/12/2024
Kiwi Spirit Over-raced leaving the 800m. Laid in under pressure approaching the 200m. Ipswich 30/04/2025
Prominent Lad Began awkwardly. Over raced early. Eagle Farm 02/11/2024
Malarina After beginning only fairly was restrained early to obtain a position with cover nearer the rail, consequently, may have settled further back in the field than anticipated. Raced keenly near the 1000m and shifted wider, raced wide from that point. Ipswich 19/07/2024
Blonde On Blonde Raced keen early. Eased approaching the 1000m. Doomben 13/11/2024
Insinuate Began awkwardly. Making the turn passing the 1200m, commenced to over race resulting in the filly shifting wider, becoming awkwardly placed on heels. Eagle Farm 22/03/2025
Miss Shu (NZ) Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Lietuva Began awkwardly. Crowded and steadied soon after the start. Raced wide and without cover for majority of the event. Warwick 02/05/2025
Bumped after the start. Eagle Farm 19/04/2025
Melo Melo Kava Raced wide for the majority. Sunshine Coast 27/09/2024
Script Writer Laid in under pressure from the 400m onwards. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Began awkwardly and shortly after was tightened for room and lost ground. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 19/04/2025
Von Bee (NZ) Began awkwardly and lost ground. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 29/06/2024
Kelanoa Began awkwardly and hampered shortly after the start. Shifted out entering the home straight before shifting in passing the 100m and laid in under pressure for the remainder. When asked about performance, Rdr stated after only beginning fairly, mount resented the kickback. Gympie 23/11/2024
 
Race 8 TAB IPSWICH CUP TICKETS ON SALE Class 1 Handicap 1690M
Artzino (NZ) Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Warwick 02/05/2025
Slow to begin. Rdr could offer no excuse for disappointing performance and added gelding may have come to the end of its preparation. Tnr confirmed to be spelled. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/10/2024
Trevenson Raced wide. Eagle Farm 07/05/2025
Chosen Legend Had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 250m until approaching the 150m. Ipswich 10/05/2025
Began awkwardly. Near the 200m was obliged to alter course and shift out to secure clear running. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 26/04/2025
Hartman Over raced early. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Passing the 200m was crowded for room between runners. Newcastle 01/04/2025
Metcalfe Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 28/12/2024
Mingardos (NZ) Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Aquis Park Gold Coast 19/10/2024
Guarded Optimist (NZ) Raced keenly in the early stages. Crowded and eased over the concluding stages. Warwick 02/05/2025
Hamilton Brown Near the 300m, momentarily held up for a run before shifting in across heels to obtain clear running. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 29/03/2025
Acapulco Girl (NZ) Laid out under hard riding in the home straight. Eagle Farm 07/05/2025
After improving into a run near the 150m, was carried in onto hindquarters. Ipswich 21/04/2025
Sunny Disposition Began awkwardly and bumped. Inconvenienced and carried wider approaching the 100m. When asked about improved performance, Tnr stated at previous start at Toowoomba, mare did not handle heavy track-added, with the addition of a t/tie, was confident of an improved performance on a better racing surface than its previous start. Doomben 23/04/2025
Strike The Heart Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Passing the 200m, steadied when tightened for room. Eagle Farm 03/05/2025
Slow to begin. Over raced early. Sunshine Coast 06/04/2025
Taradale Laid in in the home straight. Near the 150m, Rdr dropped offside rein before somewhat regathering it near the 50m. Ipswich 05/05/2025
Slow to begin. Crowded for room approaching the 900m. Ipswich 09/04/2025
Aima Sun Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped a runner. Casino 03/05/2025
Began awkwardly. Rockhampton 12/04/2025
Cook Island Girl Unable to improve approaching the home turn when held up on the heels of a weakening runner. Grafton 09/05/2025
Cool Panels Raced wide for the majority. Sunshine Coast 03/05/2025
Held up for clear running from the 600m until passing the 350m. Obliged to alter course near the 250m in order to secure clear running after improving onto heels. Ipswich 09/04/2025
Talakai Travelled keenly in the early and middle stages. Murwillumbah 13/12/2024
Amnesia Slow to begin. Jockey reported that after the mare began only fairly, it failed to travel throughout the event & in his opinion, may have been over-represented in the market Warwick 02/05/2025
Rotate Began awkwardly, bumped & lost ground. Doomben 23/04/2025
Jumped out at the start. Ipswich 13/03/2025
Shape Of Water Bumped on jumping. Carried wider leaving the 1200m, contacted UNCLE BUD and in turn ON THE TIGHTROPE, which was trailing had to be steadied. Near the 50m, shifted out when not clear and tightened the running of UNCLE BUD. Gatton 09/05/2025
Began awkwardly. When asked apparent improved performance, Tnr stated gelding was suited to racing on its home track and with the application of blinkers, was not overly surprised by performance. Aquis Beaudesert 17/03/2025