Caulfield

88 4 Salon du Cheval 25-JAN-20 CAUL Raced wide throughout. Weakened from the 300m. Rider reported it worked hard early and was wide which was detrimental to its chances. Vet reported no abnormalities. 5 Travimyfriend (NZ) 30-MAY-20 CAUL Raced keenly in the early stages getting its head up. 7 Dogmatic 14-MAR-20 CAUL When questioned, rider explained that it had been the intention to be mid-field, however, her mount began well and settled further forward. She added that the gelding felt uncomfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. 11 Sondelon 11-JAN-20 RAND Rdr std had to make some use of mnt to take up a pos outside leader, however failed to trav well at any stage, came under pressure from 600m & weakened in the str. A post-race vet exam rev no abs other than it shifted its near fore plate. Tnr adv barrier trial required. Tnr adv subsequent DRS rev tieback WNL. Post DRS was found degree of internal EIPH. Spelled. 28-DEC-19 RAND Taken wider making first turn. Rdr std mnt jumped fairly & did not show early speed to enable to cross rnrs, consequently was left racing wide in early stages. Std after being taken wider near the 1000m he was able to ride fwd to take up position outside leader & in his opinion tough run resulted in it weakening. Added mnt may benefit from blinkers. A post-race vet exam revealed it had lost its off hind plate. Co-tnr agreed tough run was principle reason for disappointing performance. Co-tnr subsequently reported gelding pulled up well & will continue prep being stepped up in distance. 12 Call Me Royal 13-JUN-20 M V Raced four wide without cover. 13 Victoria Star (NZ) 15-MAY-20 CRAN From 500 m until approaching 200 m held up when unable to obtain clear running. 14 Elite Drake 15-MAY-20 CRAN Prior to start being effected the gelding broke through front of the barrier and was quickly reined in by it’s rider. Elite Drake was returned to the barrier, underwent a vet exam and passed suitable to race. 15 Scottish Rogue 04-APR-20 CAUL Rider stated mount got further back than intended and was not suited to today’s heavy track conditions. Hampered near the 400m. Post-race veterinary exam - No abnormalities. 16 Howlowcanyougo 14-JUN-20 BRAT Near the 250m was restrained to avoid heels.When questioned; apprentice explained that the gelding failed to stretch out in the early stages of the race despite her urgings. She added that rounding the home turn when making ground she attempted to follow the eventual winner and to the inside of stablemate as she was of the opinion that that runner was under pressure. She added that shortly after straightening she was impended and as a result she then shifted out abruptly to obtain clear running. She concurred with Stewards that she should have made a greater effort to come to the outside 05-JAN-20 WNBL Improved onto heels near the 1000m and blundered. Post race vet exam revealed no abs. 17 Battle Torque 04-APR-20 CAUL Raced four wide without cover. 04-MAR-20 FLEM COT: further forward if it begins well. Settled mid- field with cover. Raced keenly in the middle stages 18 Tavidance (NZ) 11-SEP-19 BDGO Shortly after start was bumped. Rider - felt horse was short in action pulling up. Vet exam - lame in off foreleg. Stewards Report