stewards summary
Enxuto
28/03/2026 RHILBegan only fairly. Rider reported his mount travelled comfortably through the early and middle stages, however did not let down when placed under pressure in the straight and, in his opinion, it may be better suited on a firmer racing surface. Post-race Vet Exam - No abnormalities. 22/08/2026 SANH Held up for clear running from the 600m to the 200m.
Losesomewinmore
De Bergerac Royal Insignia
29/08/2026 CAUL Slow to begin. 18/07/2026 FLEM Slow to begin.
Race 8 - Crown Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) Mr Brightside (NZ)
08/11/2025 FLEM Rider said mount hung out throughout and never travelled comfortably and he felt there may be something amiss. Post-race Vet Exam - No abnormalities. Co-Trainer said horse did not finish race off in a race run at solid tempo on heavy track. Co-Trainer advised that horse had recovered well with no abnormalities detected. Added gelding would now be spelled. 13/06/2026 E FM When questioned re performance & whether an opportunity to improve position during middle stages, Rider explained considered making forward move at various stages, but mindful of heavy track & reluctant to place gelding under pressure too far from home-said was of view asking mount to improve significantly during middle stages may have been detrimental to its finishing effort-explained placing gelding under pressure approaching & round home turn, mount failed to respond as anticipated & raced flat over concluding stages-added gelding may come to end of prep. Post-race Vet Exam - No abnormalities.
Half Yours
Light Infantry Man (FR)
11/04/2026 RAND Shifted out on jumping and bumped.
Sir Delius (GB) Buckaroo (GB) Birdman (IRE) Another Wil
11/04/2026 RAND Change of tactics To settle further forward; settled off-pace.
29/08/2026 CAUL Slow to begin.
23/05/2026 DOOM Shifted out on jumping away. Laid in home straight. 29/08/2026 CAUL Bounded as the start was effected and lost ground. Rider reported his mount began awkwardly and lost ground before then being obliged to race wide. They added his mount raced keenly and he was not overly disappointed with the performance. Vets endoscopy detected a degree of internal exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage that may have affected the gelding’s racing performance. 29/08/2026 CAUL Near the 1000m was steadied off heels. Held up from the 400m to the 300m. 22/08/2026 RAND Change of tactics - To be ridden more conservatively; settled at the rear. After being slow to begin was crowded. Rider reported the mare was never able to travel on the bridle due to the strong tempo. Post-race Vet Exam - No abnormalities. 11/04/2026 RAND Shortly after the start shifted out and away from another runner.
Autumn Boy
Aeliana (NZ)
Treasurethe Moment
Sheza Alibi
22/08/2026 RAND Slow to begin.
Ohope Wins (NZ)
15/08/2026 CAUL Slow into stride. Rider reported that the mare, which was first- up, was beaten for speed in the early stages and would be better suited in races of a greater distance than today’s 1400m. Post-race Vet Exam - No abnormalities.
Race 9 - Asahi Super Dry Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) Salty Pearl
25/04/2026 MORP held up from the 400m until inside the 300m
Wrote To Arataki (NZ)
04/04/2026 CAUL Change of tactics: intention to ride with cover from wide barrier. Led. Rider reported after beginning well from his wide draw, he elected to ride forward rather than restrain the mare.
Too Darn Discreet Gold Coast Belle Sea What I See (IRE)
25/04/2026 FLEM Rider dropped whip near the 200m. 02/05/2026 BDGO Raced wide and without cover.
02/05/2026 MORP Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. 02/05/2026 BDGO Began awkwardly. Rider said he had concerns with mount on pulling up. Post race vet exam revealed no abs. Follow up - Trainer advised that the mare pulled up well and will go to the paddock for 4-6 weeks. It was the 10th start for this preparation, and she has just had enough. 09/05/2026 GOSF Began awkwardly and shortly after was bumped. Rider reported the mare travelled well through the early and middle stages, however when asked to quicken in the early part of the straight failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing in its finishing efforts. Post-race Vet Exam - No abnormalities. 29/08/2026 CAUL Held up from the 250m until passing the 50m. Approaching the winning post was eased when awkward on heels and was never able to be fully tested in the straight. 04/04/2026 CAUL Slow to begin. Passing the 300m was bumped and became unbalanced. Near the 100m was shifted around the heels of a runner to continue into clear running.
Merrigold
On Display
Butternut Princess
Gold Medallist
Pondalowie
29/08/2026 CAUL Slow to begin.
Charisse
05/04/2025 CAUL Near the 350m was checked when tightened for room. 15/08/2026 CAUL Change of tactics: Intention to be ridden more forward; settled behind the leaders. Over the concluding stages was unable to be ridden out when close to heels.
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