Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

08/06/2024 Eagle Farm



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1 MITTYS BENCHMARK 90 Handicap 1800M
Torrens Failed to muster early speed despite being ridden along. Near the 800m shifted wider to improve and raced wide and without cover thereafter. Rosehill Gardens 23/03/2024
Sneak Preview Slow to begin Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Avenue Of Stars Rounding the first turn was eased when tightened for room. Murwillumbah 24/05/2024
Slow to begin. Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Nikau Spur (NZ) Raced wide throughout. Doomben 18/05/2024
Princess Rhaenys Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Warp Speed Pulled hard in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
Held up rounding the home turn. Doomben 13/04/2024
Linthorpe Lad Raced wide throughout. Taken out wider near the 500m. Eagle Farm 01/06/2024
Age Of Sail (GB) From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rosehill Gardens 03/02/2024
Began only fairly. Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages. Warwick Farm 10/01/2024
Brookhaven Steadied from heels passing the 1400m when the pace slackened. Continued to over-race in the early stages. Doomben 18/05/2024
Thought Of That After being taken in near the 1400m, raced in restricted for a short distance thereafter. Ipswich 22/05/2024
Evocator Near the 700m, raced in restricted room for a number of strides. Held up round home turn until approaching the 200m. Raced in restricted room over the final 50m after being carried in. Eagle Farm 01/06/2024
Slow to begin. Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 18/05/2024
Sunset Soiree Very slow to begin. Near the 700m, shifted out abruptly to secure clear running. Eagle Farm 01/06/2024
Slow to begin. Doomben 18/05/2024
 
Race 2 U&U RECRUITMENT Class 6 Handicap 1200M
Cavalier Charles Underwent a pre-race vet exam and was passed suitable to race. Scone 18/05/2024
Shortly after the start was crowded. When questioned re performance, rdr std it was noticeable to him that his mnt was galloped on early in race & did not stretch out comfortably thereafter, & in his view its performance could be attributed to this incident. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to have been galloped on & to have a superficial wound above point of the offside hock, although no lameness was detected. Tnr subsequently reported the gelding had some stiffness in the near-hind leg, but had no significant signs of lameness, & it would now be spelled. Royal Randwick 23/12/2023
Hatchet Over raced in the early stages after the pace of the race slackened passing the 1000m. A PRV examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting signs of a poor post-race recovery. Doomben 10/02/2024
Millane Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping with NETTUNO and losing ground. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Pizarro Slow to begin. Ipswich 22/05/2024
Over-raced during the middle stages. Ipswich 01/05/2024
Manhood Bumped on jumping. Rosehill Gardens 27/04/2024
Hell I Am Bumped on jumping. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Wagga 02/05/2024
Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 30/09/2023
Vodka Martini Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid in under pressure leaving the 200m and shifted out under pressure approaching the winning post. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 25/05/2024
Near the 800m shifted in and away from another runner. Laid in under pressure in the home straight Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Safework Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 16/12/2023
Lost In Transit Slow to begin. Doomben 25/05/2024
Navas Two Bumped at the start. Laid in and became awkward at heels approaching the 500m Eagle Farm 20/01/2024
Disappointed for a run leaving the 150m. Doomben 30/12/2023
Hidden Wealth Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped EF TROOP. Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Tick Tock Queen Shortly after the start, clipped heels and blundered. Doomben 18/05/2024
Passing the 200m raced in restricted room for a number of strides Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
My Snow Queen Lost the off hind plate in running. Doomben 25/05/2024
Laid out under pressure in the home straight Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
Burning Bell Raced wide throughout. Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Eagle Farm 03/02/2024
Boodua Romance Began very awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Approaching the 150m was hampered by KIPLING’S JOUNRNEY which shifted out. Doomben 02/12/2023
Tectonic Plate Reluctant to proceed to barrier. Warning issued on pre race manners. Raced wide, without cover, throughout the early and middle stages. Grafton 16/05/2024
Travelled keenly in the early and middle stages. Unable to be fully tested to the line when held up for clear running in the straight. Grafton 30/04/2024
 
Race 3 NOVA 106.9 THE PHOENIX 1500M
Beau Dazzler (NZ) Approaching the 1100m, checked when tightened for running. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Eagle Farm 01/06/2024
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Due Calzini Laid outwards rounding the home turn. Commenced to race greenly whilst under pressure in the home straight. Wagga 02/05/2024
Simply Fun Raced wide for the majority. Ipswich 22/05/2024
Italian Dancer Jumped in at the start. Sunshine Coast 19/05/2024
Imperialist (NZ) Lost ground when checked shortly after the start when tightened for room, then shortly after, shifted out and was bumped on the hindquarter and as a result became unbalanced momentarily. Shifted in behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier. Laid out rounding the home turn. Kensington 15/05/2024
From outside barrier was shifted behind rnrs in early stages. Canterbury Park 01/05/2024
Safe Place From the 300m until near the 200m had some difficulty obtaining clear running and was obliged to be shifted to the outside in order to continue into clear running. Kembla Grange 28/05/2024
Aemelius Began awkwardly and from the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages Royal Randwick 25/05/2024
After beginning only fairly, shifted in behind rnrs from a wide barrier. Approaching the 800m, when racing keenly, improved onto heels and was shifted out. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight. Near the 150m was inclined to lay in and was steadied when positioned close to heels. Over the final 100m was unable to be fully tested when held up. Newcastle 11/05/2024
Canara Began awkwardly. Doomben 25/05/2024
Pulpit Slow to begin, then bumped shortly after and lost ground. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running leaving the 100m. Doomben 29/05/2024
Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Miss Trustful At the 900m, obliged to steady from heels. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly 18/05/2024
Blantons Run Bumped near the 800m.Raced keenly leaving 600m, and a short distance later improved onto heels and shifted out. Approaching the 100m improved onto heels and shifted wider on the track. Doomben 29/05/2024
Slow to begin Doomben 24/02/2024
La Cometa (NZ) Raced wide for the majority. Inclined to lay out for the majority of the event. Ipswich 22/05/2024
Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide throughout. Raced greenly leaving the 600m. Eagle Farm 08/05/2024
Pee Bee Noir Approaching the 600m, whilst over racing, became awkwardly placed at heels. Doomben 25/05/2024
 
Race 4 LADBROKES LIGHTNING HANDICAP 1000M
Shooting For Gold Began awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced early. Rdr could not offer an explanation for geldings disappointing performance. Co-Tnr asked to report should anything come to light in the subsequent days. Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Petronius C/O/T-settle midfield. Settled slightly forward of midfield. Raced keenly until the 600m. Held up approaching the home turn. Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
Rdr reported wasn’t intention to settle as far forward however, mount took hold in the early stages. Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
Rubiquitous Approaching the 900m shifted in and bumped HARDWARE LANE, a short distance later was crowded for room to the inside of YOU’LL BE MIST and had to be steadied. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
King Kapa Fractious prior to the start. Began awkwardly, then bumped. Rdr reported gelding travelled well, however was disappointing. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 25/05/2024
Jockey B. Thompson commented that the gelding travelled well but disappointed in its finishing effort. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Eagle Farm 24/06/2023
Nettuno Bumped on the hind quarters shortly after the start. Laid in for the majority of the event. Rdr stated he could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Began awkwardly. Improved onto heels approaching the 700m and shifted wider Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
Deepour From the 700m, bumped when EF TROOP shifted out to improve and continued to bump with that runner until approaching the 500m. Eagle Farm 23/12/2023
Near the 300m obliged to steady from the heels of BALLER which shifted out when not fully clear. Doomben 02/12/2023
Golden Boom Raced wide until approaching the 700m. Doomben 25/05/2024
Over raced whilst leading in the middle stages Doomben 24/02/2024
Hardware Lane Began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped with another runner. Doomben 25/05/2024
Le Melody Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Hawkesbury 04/05/2024
Xtravagant Star Soon after the start was hampered when placed in restricted room. Hawkesbury 04/05/2024
Steady Ready Raced wide throughout. Near the 600m, carried in Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Shalaa's Moment Obliged to alter course when passing the 100m. Eagle Farm 06/04/2024
Flaming Conquest Laid out rounding the home turn. Ipswich 01/05/2024
Vodka Martini Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid in under pressure leaving the 200m and shifted out under pressure approaching the winning post. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 25/05/2024
Near the 800m shifted in and away from another runner. Laid in under pressure in the home straight Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Navas Two Bumped at the start. Laid in and became awkward at heels approaching the 500m Eagle Farm 20/01/2024
Disappointed for a run leaving the 150m. Doomben 30/12/2023
Bring Me Kash Rdr reported mount laid out rounding the home turn. Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Commenced to over race leaving the 800m and elected to shift out. Raced wide for the remainder. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. When asked to comment, Rdr reported gelding over-raced & had come to the end of its preparation. Tnr confirmed gelding would now go for a short spell. Doomben 13/04/2024
Economics Shortly after the start had to be steadied and was taken inwards to avoid the heels of FLAMING CONQUEST which shifted in when not fully clear. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Rdr reported it was intended to lead. Added did not muster sufficient speed to lead. A post race vet exam, lame (1/5) near foreleg. Royal Randwick 08/04/2023
 
Race 5 NUTURF SPEAR CHIEF HANDICAP 1500M
Surf Dancer (IRE) Began awkwardly. A post race vet exam revealed a poor recovery. Doomben 25/05/2024
Yellow Brick Over raced during the middle stages. Doomben 25/05/2024
Raced wide throughout. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Irish Songs Held up for clear running entering the home straight until leaving the 100m. Doomben 25/05/2024
Held up until approaching the 250m. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Kalino Rdr fined for weighing in in excess of 1kg over declared weight. Scone 18/05/2024
Gravina Near the 250m was bumped and taken in by another rnr. Scone 18/05/2024
Wategos C/O/T-further forward. Ridden accordingly. Doomben 25/05/2024
COT: Option to settle further forward; settled back. When qst, rdr reported he was instructed to ride mnt in a forward position. Std after beginning only fairly, he rode mnt vigorously in the early stages to comply with instructions, however it did not muster sufficient speed to race in a forward position. Std to avoid being caught wide and without cover, he then eased mnt near the 1000m in an attempt to obtain cover, which then resulted in it overracing before settling towards the rear of the field. Newcastle 11/05/2024
Ruby Flyer COT: To settle further forward from an inside barrier; settled midfield. On jumping shifted in and made contact with another rnr. Briefly held up in the early part of the straight. Royal Randwick 25/05/2024
COT: To settle further forward from an inside barrier; settled midfield. Rosehill Gardens 27/04/2024
Times Square (FR) Slow to begin. Near the 1000m was steadied from the heels. Got its head up for several strides thereafter. Sportsbet Sandown Hillside 25/05/2024
Approaching 1100m became unbalanced when turned on the hindquarters by Jimmy The Bear. Caulfield 27/04/2024
Zoe's Promise When asked about performance, Rdr stated wasn’t overly disappointed with effort, but is better suited to racing on bigger tracks. Tnr to report back on condition of mare. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 25/05/2024
Mississippi Prince After beginning awkwardly from the wide barrier, was then restrained to a rearward position closer to the rail. Doomben 29/05/2024
 
Race 6 ASCOT GREEN QUEENSLAND DAY STAKES 1200M
Hedged COT-more forward. Settled outside the leader. Rdr reported gelding raced flat. Post-race vet exam no abs. Caulfield 27/04/2024
Shortly after the start was crowded for room. Rounding the home turn was held up and unable to improve. Remained held up in the early part of the home straight before being directed around heels approaching the 300m. Royal Randwick 13/04/2024
Moravia Shifted in on jumping and bumped XIDAKI. Laid in over the concluding stages. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Rdr reported although he endeavoured to steady his mnt near the 800m to sit off the leader, it would not drop the bridle and as a consequence raced slightly in advance of the leader throughout the middle stages. Royal Randwick 02/03/2024
Show Me Mercy Began awkwardly. Doomben 25/05/2024
Began awkwardly and shifted out Aquis Park Gold Coast 13/01/2024
Ostraka On jumping shifted out and bumped. Rosehill Gardens 27/04/2024
Skirt The Law Raced wide with cover for the majority. Doomben 25/05/2024
When asked to comment, Rdr stated filly travelled well early, however was disappointing when asked for an effort in the home straight. A post-race vet exam revealed the filly to be lame in its off hindleg. Tnr advised vet clearance required prior racing again. Tnr since advised satisfied in the manner in which filly had recovered and intentions were to continue on with preparation. Eagle Farm 27/04/2024
Inhibitions Raced wide for the majority Eagle Farm 04/05/2024
Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Rdr advised although obliged to race very wide throughout the event, the heavy track conditions were the primary reason for the filly’s performance. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
Tiger Shark A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Tnr could offer no explanation for the poor performance and would report back on the condition of filly in coming days. Doomben 18/05/2024
Russian Alliance Raced ungenerously early. Raced wide for the majority. Doomben 18/05/2024
Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped another runner. Improved onto heels leaving the 900m and shifted wider. Continued to over race for a short distance afterwards. Rdr reported passing the 600m mount dipped. A post-race vet exam revealed abs Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
Outweighed Laid in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Bumped on the hindquarters near the 50m and became unbalanced. Eagle Farm 23/03/2024
Genzano Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide with cover for the majority. Doomben 25/05/2024
Rdr reported that the filly settled in a forward position at its most recent starts in weaker grade and smaller fields. He said, being up in grade and drawn wide, he was instructed to obtain cover to ensure the horse settled. He said for this reason, when there was genuine tempo in the early stages, he was able to shift behind runners soon after the start to obtain a position midfield on the rail. Newcastle 18/11/2023
Power Ballard Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. When asked about performance, Rdr stated filly was first up and had a tough run in transit and may not have appreciated track conditions. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Co-tnr advised will report back on condition of filly. Doomben 25/05/2024
Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Flemington 20/01/2024
Zia Began awkwardly. Eagle Farm 27/05/2023
Avone Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Doomben 25/05/2024
Fortuneer Bumped shortly after the start. When asked about performance, Rdr reported filly resented the kickback and when able to get to a position wider on the track, it finished off well. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Co-tnr advised to report back on condition of filly. Doomben 25/05/2024
Raced wide with cover throughout. Eagle Farm 20/01/2024
Rose Noir Raced wide throughout. Ipswich 15/05/2024
Hung out & raced wide throughout. Rdr reported filly may be better suited to tracks with more give. A post-race vet exam revealed no apparent abs. Tnr’s rep advised filly would have to perform to the satisfaction of Stewards in an Official trial prior to next racing Aquis Park Gold Coast 09/12/2023
 
Race 7 MAGIC MILLIONS NATIONAL CLASSIC 1600M
Foxy Frida Raced wide throughout. Doomben 25/05/2024
Osmose (FR) Began awkwardly. Doomben 25/05/2024
Thalassophile Slow to begin. Doomben 25/05/2024
Shifted off hind plate in running. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Zoe's Promise When asked about performance, Rdr stated wasn’t overly disappointed with effort, but is better suited to racing on bigger tracks. Tnr to report back on condition of mare. A post race vet exam revealed no abs. Doomben 25/05/2024
Maracana (NZ) Began awkwardly. Doomben 25/05/2024
Fall For Cindy (NZ) When improving into a run approaching the 150m, was hampered after receiving contact from another rnr. Made slight contact with another rnr on two further occasions approaching the finishing line. Hawkesbury 04/05/2024
Princess Rhaenys Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Arts Object Slow to begin. Doomben 25/05/2024
Began awkwardly. Laid out during the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Sunset Soiree Very slow to begin. Near the 700m, shifted out abruptly to secure clear running. Eagle Farm 01/06/2024
Slow to begin. Doomben 18/05/2024
Queenmaker Over-raced in the early and middle stages. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs Doomben 18/05/2024
Over raced in the middle stages. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Konasana Rdr stated after settling in a more forward position, his mnt initially responded when placed under full pressure, however leaving the 200m he became awkwardly placed behind another rnr and then had to be steadied approaching the 100m, and as a result his mnt lost momentum and was not able to be fully tested at a crucial part of the race. A post-race vet exam revealed the filly to be lame (1/5) in the off foreleg. Tnr rep was told a vet clearance would be required prior to next race/trial. Vet clearance since received. Hawkesbury 04/05/2024
 
Race 8 SEVEN QUEENSLAND OAKS 2200M
Molly Bloom (NZ) Bumped shortly after the start. Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post on the first occasion.. Raced wide throughout. Bumped and forced wider leaving the 900m. Doomben 25/05/2024
Approaching the 1400m, shifted in after being bumped by MARE OF MT BULLER. Held up for clear running on entering the home straight. Approaching the 300m steadied after becoming awkwardly placed at the heels of the weakening PIER PRESSURE and as a result had to shift wider to improve. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Tutta La Vita Bumped on jumping. Shifted out leaving the 900m. Doomben 25/05/2024
Amazonian Lass Slow to begin. Shifted in on entering the home straight. Doomben 25/05/2024
Moonlight Magic (NZ) Raced wide throughout. Eagle Farm 01/06/2024
Mollynickers Began awkwardly and lost ground. Leaving the 1600m, restrained from heels. Doomben 25/05/2024
Slow to begin. Morphettville 27/04/2024
Socks Nation Bumped on jumping. Over the concluding stages was unable to be fully tested when crowded. Royal Randwick 25/05/2024
Miss Joelene Leaving the 1600m, when racing keenly shifted out momentarily. Doomben 25/05/2024
Raced wide early. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Ahuriri (NZ) inconvenienced inside the 600m Morphettville 04/05/2024
Good Banter (NZ) Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced on entering the home straight. Doomben 25/05/2024
From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Royal Randwick 06/04/2024
Mare Of Mt Buller Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Doomben 25/05/2024
Disappointed for a run on entering the home straight. Passing the 400m, was carried wider by MOLLY BLOOM (NZ) and as a result became awkwardly placed on heels for a stride. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Our Gold Hope Bumped on jumping. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
Oceans Of Energy Raced wide throughout. Doomben 25/05/2024
Kind Words Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with another runner. Inconvenienced leaving the 1600m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Doomben 25/05/2024
Had difficulty obtaining clear running on entering the home straight. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Gentileschi Momentarily inconvenienced leaving the 1200m. Rdr advised was disappointed with the finishing effort of filly. A post-race vet exam revealed a laceration to the off foreleg and was subsequently treated on course. Sunshine Coast 26/05/2024
Unique Ambition (NZ) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the race. Scone 17/05/2024
COT: To be ridden further forward; settled worse than midfield. Began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with another rnr. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
Concello Shifted in over the concluding stages before being corrected by its rdr. Royal Randwick 25/05/2024
A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Morphettville 27/04/2024
Firestorm (NZ) Began awkwardly. Doomben 25/05/2024
Approaching the 1200m, had to be steadied from the heels of PIER PRESSURE. Rdr stated that in his opinion the filly did not appreciate today’s track conditions. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Callistemon Rdr permitted to ride 0.5kg over allotted weight. On jumping shifted in and made contact with another rnr. Raced wide and without cover from the 1200m. Royal Randwick 25/05/2024
Shifted in behind rnrs in the early stages. Newcastle 11/05/2024
Grey Ice (NZ) Slow to begin. Sunshine Coast 31/05/2024
Ala Moana Rdr said no set inst however when mount began well he made use of good beginning and was able to lead in the early stages. Apiam Bendigo 22/05/2024
Near the 300m, when attempting a neat run, became awkwardly placed close to heels for several strides. Caulfield 04/05/2024
Ring Me Up Fractious after being loaded into the barriers. Ipswich 22/05/2024
Began awkwardly. Approaching the 300m, laid in and was corrected away from heels Eagle Farm 08/05/2024
 
Race 9 THE STAR MORETON CUP 1200M
Jigsaw Raced three wide without cover throughout. bet365 Yarra Valley 29/03/2024
Vilana Bumped on jumping. Royal Randwick 20/04/2024
The Big Goodbye Began awkwardly. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
All That Pizzazz After jumping was inconvenienced by YOU’LL BE MSIT which shifted in. Momentarily held up for clear running passing the 250m. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Raced wide throughout Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
Rocketing By Was held up for clear running from the 300m and was unable to improve until the 150m. Wagga 02/05/2024
At Witz End Raced wide for the majority. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
What You Need shifted out on jumping away and contacted another runner Morphettville 27/04/2024
Nettuno Bumped on the hind quarters shortly after the start. Laid in for the majority of the event. Rdr stated he could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Sunshine Coast 11/05/2024
Began awkwardly. Improved onto heels approaching the 700m and shifted wider Eagle Farm 20/04/2024
Deepour From the 700m, bumped when EF TROOP shifted out to improve and continued to bump with that runner until approaching the 500m. Eagle Farm 23/12/2023
Near the 300m obliged to steady from the heels of BALLER which shifted out when not fully clear. Doomben 02/12/2023
Iowna Merc From the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Scone 18/05/2024
COT: Intention to be ridden conservatively from the wide barrier; settled worse than midfield. On jumping was bumped and carried in. From a wide barrier then was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Royal Randwick 09/12/2023
Lekvarte (NZ) Began only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Royal Randwick 09/03/2024
Began only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rosehill Gardens 24/02/2024
Opal Ridge Rdr reported that, although obliged to race wide and without cover throughout the event, he was still somewhat disappointed with the performance of the mare, which failed to respond to his riding in the straight. A post-race vet exam did not reveal any abnormalities. Newcastle 18/11/2023