stewards summary
Race 4 - The Schweppervescence Plate (1000m) Big Wigs
12/09/2026 FLEM Rider said mount would be better suited in shorter races. Post-race vet exam - mucous. Vet cert req. 24/10/2026 FLEM When questioned rider explained the race was run at a strong tempo and he felt he was in a favourable position following the race favourite. He added with his mount stepping up in distance to 1200m for the first time and with the race tempo building, he was comfortable maintaining a trailing position. B Shinn added he was reluctant to expose his mount too soon to ensure The Speed Machine had every opportunity through to the line and for these reasons did not present the gelding until passing the 200m where in his view it had every opportunity to win 25/04/2026 MORP raced fiercely in early & middle stages of the event. Post-race vet exam - Lame in the off foreleg (1/5). Vet Cert Required.
The Speed Machine
Ole Go
Peyton Aston
10/10/2026 RHIL Slow to begin.
27/06/2026 CAUL Laid out rounding the home turn.
Splendacious Strike Package
16/10/2026 CRAN Began awkwardly.
16/10/2026 CRAN After passing the 200m rider lost the use of his right rein and did not regather it until approaching the winning post. Rider reported the colt, which was having its first race start, was afforded every opportunity in running and would derive benefit from the race experience.
Jadzia
31/08/2026 BRTS Shortly after the start was brushed.
Gas Station Rose
10/10/2026 CAUL Rider reported the filly blundered at the start and as a result settled further back than he had hoped. 04/10/2026 BDGO Laid out under pressure in the straight. 05/10/2026 W FM On jumping shifted out abruptly. Rider reported his mount raced too keenly in the lead and, despite his efforts to have it settle, established a sizeable margin on the remainder of the field through the middle stages. 07/03/2026 FLEM Rider reported was satisfied with the performance of the filly which was having its first race start and raced greenly. 17/10/2026 RAND From the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. 17/10/2026 RAND From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 100m was hampered. 17/10/2026 RAND Bumped on jumping. After passing the 100m was inconvenienced. 03/10/2026 FLEM Slow to begin. Post-race vet exam - Lame in the near hind leg. 14/10/2026 CAUL Slow to begin. Between the 350m and the 250m was shifted wider to secure clear running 12/09/2026 FLEM Commenced a three wide run from the 1200m. Rider said instructions were to put horse into race in the middle stages as horse has previously been successful when ridden similarly. Added horse was disappointing and in hindsight horse may have been better ridden conservatively bearing in mind the sectionals of the race. Co-trainer confirmed instructions and said horse has been disappointing. Trainer to report back. 24/10/2026 FLEM When questioned regarding the gelding settling more forward, rider explained that he had been asked to ride the horse a little more forward. He added that it can be slow to begin, however today jumped on terms and he was able to settle prominently with little effort. 10/10/2026 HTON Held up for clear running from 500m until 400m. 26/09/2026 RHIL Change of tactics: To settle further forward; led. Bumped on jumping. 31/05/2026 SANL Rider reported the gelding failed to quicken when placed under pressure in today’s soft track conditions. Post-race vet exam - No abnormalities. 26/09/2026 MORN Held up for clear running from 500m to 300m.
Semantics
Fovea
Sanctuary
Race 5 - Australian Heritage Cup (2800m) Newlook (FR)
Athabascan (FR)
Tempesti (ITY)
Jennivamoose (NZ)
Newfoundland (IRE)
Taramansour (IRE)
Autumn Mystery
Grand Pierro
Sam Hawkens (IRE)
Sir Chartwell (FR)
Beach Pad
Black Peppermint
16/10/2026 CRAN Slow to begin.
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