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Riding Changes / Jockey Information

Race 1DEXION VICTORIA HANDICAP- 1100 metres:

MellifluentFractious in the barrier and was then slow into stride. Rider Daniel Stackhouse reported the colt was not suited by the quick tempo of the event and in his opinion would be better suited over more ground. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality.

Stay SilentSlow into stride.

Race 2NEXT PAYMENTS HANDICAP- 1600 metres:

Ginger SweetSlow to begin.

My XanaduBegan awkwardly.

Knucklebones (NZ)Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

SubrisingBumped and carried wider passing the 600m by Divine Turf, which shifted out slightly.

Divine TurfRaced greenly over the final 600m.

Race 3VALE ROD MCQUEEN- 1400 metres:

Princess RayaaBounded on jumping away and lost ground.

Fiasco TessRaced wide without cover for the majority of the event.

Mambo DancerRaced keenly in the early stages. Near the 900m was steadied when close to the heels of Arqana. Rider Carleen Hefel could offer no explanation for the mares disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality.

Gunna GunnaRaced wide in the early stages until settling outside the leader passing the 1000m.

New York ScandalApproaching the 1000m was steadied to avoid the heels of Subliminal (apprentice Jaylah Kennedy), which shifted in and away from Gunna Gunna, which was racing tight to the outside. J Kennedy was reprimanded and advised to straighten her mounts sooner than she did on this occasion.

SubliminalLaid out under pressure in the straight.

Race 4BERETTAS LANGWARRIN HOTEL HANDICAP- 1100 metres:

HearcomesthestarSlow to begin.

BlisteringSlow to begin.

Gold ManukaOver raced in the early stages. Eased down over the final 200m. Rider Craig Newitt could offer no explanation for the performance. Trainer Dale Schmitt reported the mare, which was first up today, will be improved by the performance however indicated he will restrict Gold Manukas racing programme to outside the metro program for its next start.

Holly LollyRaced three wide without cover.

I Choose YouFor some distance approaching and passing the 800m raced tight to the inside of Holly Lolly.

Luna CatHeld up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the 200m. Laid out under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare had sustained a laceration to the right hind heel. A veterinary clearance is required prior to being permitted to race again.

HearcomesthestarHeld up for a short distance near the 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly had sustained a laceration to the left fore cannon. A veterinary clearance is required prior to being permitted to race again.

Charmed RunRider Jordan Childs reported after beginning well and with the lack of early speed, his mount settled outside the leader, which was closer than intended.

Race 5GMH FIRE & SAFETY AUSTRALIA HANDICAP- 1200 metres:

Why WorryUnderwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not racing since October 2023 and was passed suitable to race.

Cardigan QueenSlow to begin.

Jack Of ItBegan awkwardly and lost ground. Over raced in the early stages.

First MateKnuckled on jumping away.

BewsRaced wide for the majority of the event.

Mr ExclusiveNear the 300m was eased when awkwardly placed on the heels of Bews, which shifted in slightly.

Is It MeApproaching the winning post was unable to be ridden out fully when close to the heels of Prancing Spirit.

Oracle SonRider Thomas Stockdale reported the gelding felt uncomfortable in its action when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality other than the gelding lost the left fore plate. Trainer Phillip Stokes advised the gelding will now be spelled.

Race 6MANHARI METALS HANDICAP- 1100 metres:

FasutoSlow to begin.

CurranSlow to begin.

Extremely LuckySlow into stride.

SenegaliaBegan awkwardly.

VivianeRaced wide for the majority of the event.

Twin PerfectionHad difficulty obtaining clear running approaching and passing the 200m.

Race 7ERN JENSEN FUNERALS MILE- 1600 metres:

HighlightsChange of tactics To be ridden more forward. Settled outside the leader.

Wyclif (GB)Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 400m until the finish and went to the line not fully tested.

Riyazan (IRE)Slow to begin.

DevotedSlow into stride.

First AccusedNear the 1300m was steadied out when close to the heels of St Lawrence (Damian Lane), which had also restrained in an attempt to gain cover at this stage. D Lane was notified to exercise more care. Raced wide for the reminder of the event.

St Lawrence (NZ)Near 1300m got its head up when being restrained to obtain a position with cover.

PoundingOver raced in the middle stages. Held up for clear running from passing the 400m until near the 150m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained a small wound to the right knee. A veterinary clearance is required prior to being permitted to race again.

Munhamek (GB)Held up for clear running from approaching the 300m until over the concluding stages and went to the line not fully tested.

DashingShortly before the winning post was bumped on the hindquarters by Highlights, which shifted in slightly under pressure.

Race 8THOROUGHBRED CLUB OF AUSTRALIA HANDICAP- 1200 metres:

Dont Hope DoUnderwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and was found to have sustained a right fore tendon injury. Acting on veterinary advice Stewards ordered the late scratching of the gelding at 3.58pm. A veterinary clearance is required prior to being permitted to race again.

Lovely LookinBegan awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 400m was checked after being awkwardly placed on the heels of Shesallshenanigans, which had been steadied at this stage. Approaching the 100m was eased when weakening to avoid the heels of Diamond Decorator, which commenced to weaken and shifted out slightly. Rider Craig Newitt could offer no explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality.

British AngelSlow to begin. Approaching the 800m was hampered when eased to avoid the heels of Icarus, which had been taken out by Bons To Riches, which had shifted out and away from Diamond Decorator.

Paradise CityRaced wide without cover for the majority of the event.

IcarusApproaching the 800m was steadied out to avoid the heels of Bons To Riches, which shifted out at this stage.

Nuts N BoltsSteadied near the 400m when awkwardly placed on the heels of Lovely Lookin. Was then held up until passing the 100m.

ShesallshenanigansApproaching the 400m became unbalanced when brushed by Diamond Decorator (Rhys McLeod), which shifted in before being straightened. R McLeod was advised to show greater care in similar circ*mstances.

Pivot CityNear the 400m was restrained when awkwardly placed on heels.Was then held up for clear running from the 400m until passing the 50m.

MisleadPassing the 400m was steadied out when awkwardly placed on the heels of Lovely Lookin, which had also steadied at this stage. Near the 200m was bumped by Batrana, which shifted out to obtain clear running.

Batrana -Passing the 400m was restrained out when awkwardly placed on the heels of Pivot City, which had also been steadied at this stage. Was then held up for clear running until passing the 200m.

Bons To Riches- Passing the 200m was bumped by Batrana, which shifted in after also bumping with another runner.

Race 9LOGICAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS HANDICAP- 2000 metres:

Vegas KnightChange of tactics - To be ridden more forward from the wide barrier. Raced wide in the early stages until striding to settle outside the leader near the 1200m.

Claim The Crown (IRE)Got its leg up in the barrier, underwent a veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race.

Flossing (NZ)Slow to begin.

Valley King (NZ)Slow to begin.

Trosettee (NZ)Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up for clear running from the 400m until near the 300m.

Party PrincessRaced wide throughout.

Vardani (FR)Raced wide throughout.

Taramansour (IRE)Held up behind the tiring Vegas Knight from the 500m until passing the 400m. Again, impeded for clear running when disappointed between runners near the 200m.

ThinkNFlyLaid out under pressure in the straight.

Dschingis Prestige (FR)Held up for a short distance passing the 300m.

Mirzann (IRE)Rider Damian Lane reported the gelding would be suited to races over a greater distance than todays event and on tracks with more give. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality.

Gregolimo (FR)Rider Declan Bates reported he had intended to settle in a forward position however, after beginning awkwardly he elected to settle further back with cover.

SWAB SAMPLES

Pre-race blood for post-race analysis:

Race 1 Blue Renegade, Earth God, Stay Silent

Race 2 My Xanadu, Divine Turf

Race 3 Episodic (NZ), Princess Rayaa, New York Scandal

Race 4 Alvarinho, Luna Cat, Jewellery

Race 5 Is It Me, Jack Of It, Bews

Race 6 Keep Reading, La Danseuse Rouge, Rattle And Bang

Race 7 First Accused, St Lawrence (NZ), Port Philip (IRE)

Race 8 Pivot City, Bons To Riches, Batrana

Race 9 Vardani (FR), Foujita San, Trosettee (NZ)

Pre-race urine for post race analysis:

Race 4 Holly Lolly

Race 5 Why Worry

Race 9 Mirzann (IRE)

Post race samples from following horses:

All winners

Raceday Summary