4 5 Stewards Report Race 1 EPC SOLAR HANDICAP 1206M Give Me Joy Soon after the start shifted out and bumped runner. Passing the 800m commenced to race keenly and shifted out off heels. Was required to race wide and without cover throughout the middle stages. Near the 150m was inconvenienced. Wagga 15/01/2026 Must Be Sain Rider was permitted to ride his mount 1kg overweight in accordance with the policy. Was held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight. Canberra Acton 24/07/2026 Began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with rnr. Canberra Acton 26/06/2026 Zou Royal Rdr reported that she intended to settle in a prominent position however, after blundering at the start, the filly settled further back in the field. Canterbury Park 22/07/2026 Shifted in on jumping and bumped. Newcastle13/06/2026 Star Empire When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, rdr advised that she was able to take up a position outside the leade without unduly pressuring her mount which travelled well until straightening. She added at this point her mount did not respond to her riding and proved very disappointing in the straight. A post-race vet exam of the gelding did not reveal any abs. Trn advised that in his view the geld had come to the end of its preparation and he confirmed that the gelding would now be sent for a spell. Sapphire Coast 13/04/2026 Kotaishi Soon after the start, blundered. After the 900m was restrained when crowded for room to the inside of rnrs. Goulburn03/08/2026 Race 2 TRADELINK MITCHELL JOCKEY’S CELEBRATION DAY PLATE 1900M Dunwithya Was a little slow to begin. Sapphire Coast 26/07/2026 When questioned regarding settling further back, rider stated that he anticipated settling forward, however with early speed shown by other runners his mount was unable to hold a forward position. He added that his mount began to overrace near the 1400m when the pace slackened which allowed him to shift rider and stride forward without making use of his mount. He further stated that his mount was overly disappointed in the home straight. Was held up for clear running between the 300m and 200m after being disappointed for a run. Muswellbrook 07/07/2026 Pontiac Slow to begin. Goulburn 17/07/2026 Began very awkwardly and lost ground. On straightening became awkward on the heels of rnr and had to be shifted in to continue into clear running. Canberra Acton 08/07/2026 Prophet’s Promise Raced keenly through the early and middle stages. Albury 27/07/2026 Tis No Man On jumping bumped runner.Wagga 06/07/2026 Manzobeel (NZ) Slow to begin. Albury 27/07/2026 On jumping bumped runner. Had difficulty obtaining clear running until passing the 200m when being shifted to the inside of runner.Wagga 06/07/2026 Rita’s Pearl Raced three-wide throughout. Canberra Acton 24/07/2026 Lost ground on jumping when buffeted. Kembla Grange 16/07/2026 Girl From Oz When questioned regarding settling in the lead, rider stated that he was asked to ride the mare in a forward position. Trainer was reminded of her responsibility under the rules to notify Stewards of any intended change of riding tactics. Albury 27/07/2026 On jumping faltered. Rounding the home turn steadied off the heels of runner which shifted outwards when not clear, when endeavouring to find better ground. Near the 200m steadied off the heels of runner which shifted outwards when not quite clear. Wagga 06/07/2026 Race 3 ACT FOAM & RUBBER PLATE 1280M Cold Mist Slow to begin and then was shifted behind rnrs from a wide barrier in the early stages. Kembla Grange 10/01/2026 Entirely Oak Raced three-wide throughout. Checked at 800m. Canberra Acton 24/07/2026 Began awkwardly and bumped with rnr. Raced three-wide throughout. Passing the 500m was taken wider by other rnr which received interference. Canberra Acton 08/07/2026 Impending Fortune Eased from heels approaching the 600m. When questioned, rider stated his mount was under constant pressure to hold a position at the rear of the field in the early and middle stages and failed to let down strongly in the straight. Rider stated that his mount raced like a horse that would appreciate a step up in distance. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormality. Coffs Harbour 01/03/2026 When quest rdr stated mount travelled strongly early however dropped the bit passing the 900m & he was required to encourage it along from this point. Rdr added geld did not sprint strongly down straight & raced flat. Rdr stated mount undertaken significant travel over recent starts & was on relatively quick back up today & this may have told on perf. Tnr agreed & advised would spell. P/R vet no ab’s.Coffs Harbour 01/08/2025 Texan Star When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, rider advised that he was instructed to attempt to take up a forward position and consequently his mount was able to settle outside the leader. Co-trainer confirmed the instructions and said that they had been consistent with the instructions issued on each occasion, however today the gelding was able to take up a forward position. Canberra Acton 08/07/2026 Stewards Report Jenni Moo Moo When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the gelding, rider advised that after travelling through a softer section at the 600m, his mount did not respond to his riding thereafter. A post-race vet exam of the filly did not reveal any abnormality. Sapphire Coast 26/07/2026 Passing the 500m was checked from the heels of rnr which in turn was checked to avoid a rnr which lost ground when it broke down. Passing the 50m, rider’s whip use was restricted due to rnr shifting in and racing tight to the filly’s outside.Canberra Acton 08/07/2026 Monnie When questioned regarding the performance of the mare, rider advised that whilst his mount was obliged to race three-wide throughout, it was nevertheless still disappointing in its failure to respond to his riding in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare did not reveal any abnormality. Canberra Acton 24/07/2026 Kip Star Approaching the 400m was steadied and shifted out to avoid the heels of runner which was checked. Wagga 20/07/2026 Passing the 500m was checked and shifted out to avoid rnr which lost ground when it broke down. Canberra Acton 08/07/2026 Race 4 TODD SMART RACING HANDICAP 1080M Sir Lunchalots Began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Goulburn 17/07/2026 Commenced to race keenly in the middle stages and, after being crossed, improved to be awkwardly placed inside heels near the 700m. Rosehill Gardens 04/07/2026 Merchant Reign When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, rider said his instructions were to be positive early and to ensure the gelding finishes off the race. He added the horse felt uncomfortable in its action and for this reason he did not ride the horse with his usual vigour. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its off-hind leg (grade 2/5).Trainer was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to being permitted to race again. VC received. Moruya 10/07/2026 Raced three-wide throughout and over-raced in the early and middle stages. Laid in in the straight. Sapphire Coast 30/03/2026 Melodia Perfecta On straightening was contacted by rnr which, when laying in was shifted out, to obtain clear running to the outside of the heels of other rnr.Sapphire Coast 07/06/2026 Laid in soon after the start. Queanbeyan17/05/2026 Cassimir Bumped on jumping away. Cowra 11/07/2026 On jumping shifted out and bumped. Wagga 21/06/2026 Jukebox Flyer Was a little slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running until only the concluding stages and essentially went to the line without being tested. Canberra Acton 24/07/2026 Near the 100m was eased when crowded for room between runners. Goulburn 03/07/2026 Too Darn Sassy Rdr was permitted to ride 0.5 kilograms over the allotted weight of 55.5 kilograms. Goulburn 17/07/2026 When questioned regarding the performance of the mare, rider advised that his mount did not respond to his riding in the straight and in his view may not have been entirely comfortable on today’s soft track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a slow recovery and elevated heart rate. Co-trainer advised that the mare would now be sent for a spell. Sapphire Coast 01/03/2026 Media Coverage Approaching the 900m was obliged to be restrained when awkwardly placed to the inside another runner which shifted in slightly before being corrected. Bathurst 14/09/2025 Race 5 DUNCAN’S PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING HANDICAP 1080M Three Wishes Passing the 800m was taken in by rnr which was shifting in. Canberra Acton 24/07/2026 Deeply Passing 1000m was checked when tightened for room. Over-raced for some distance following this incident during the middle stages. Passing the 150m was only momentarily eased from heels of rnr which shifted out. Canberra 06/02/2026 Avalon Lady On jumping made contact with rnr. Canberra Acton 22/08/2025 Near the 350m had to be restrained when crowded from its rightful running and was taken out on to the hindquarter of a runner. Moruya 05/08/2025 Gunna Reign Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages. Coonabarabran 25/07/2026 Shifted out on jumping and bumped another runner. Taree 21/07/2026 Krasaki Began awkwardly and bumped another runner. Quirindi 13/07/2026 La Stiava Obliged to race three-wide without cover throughout.Canberra 08/03/2026 Race 6 TAB FEDERAL 1080M Action King Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Shifted in under pressure over the final 100m. Eagle Farm 15/07/2026 Shortly after the start was hampered and had to be steadied off heels. From a wide barrier then was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Canterbury Park13/02/2026 Cholante When the gates opened was reluctant to jump and lost significant ground. Tnr was told the mare would have to pass a barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Since passed trial at Canberra 8/7/26. Sapphire Coast 08/06/2025 Missed the start by 2L. Wagga 02/05/2025 Famoso On jumping was restrained when crowded by rnr, which shifted out. Canberra Acton 26/06/2026 Sunrise Ridge Began awkwardly, made contact with another runner and was slow to begin. From an outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Held up for clear running until passing the 200m. Canterbury Park22/07/2026
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