99 Foujita San 14/03/2026 CAUL Raced wide in the early stages before settling outside the leader near the 1600m. Rider reported it had been the intention to be positive on the gelding and when caught wide in the early stages, he was obliged to work forward before settling in a handy position. He added, in his opinion, the gelding may be best ridden with cover in future to enable it to finish its races off. Darknconfidential 7/02/2026 MORP Rider reported that on pulling up the gelding felt uncomfortable in its action. Post-race vet exam - Mild heat stress and lame in the near foreleg (1/5). Chasing Aphrodite (GB)14/02/2026 FLEM Hampered when weakening near the 300m. Double Cherry (IRE) 19/07/2025 FLEM Slow to begin. Wuddzz (NZ) 11/03/2026 SANH Slow to begin Make It Sweet 28/02/2026 WANG Raced keenly in the early stages. Made the first turn near the 1700m awkwardly and shifted out. Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn Zakouma 18/02/2026 CAUH Slow into stride. Pantile Warrior (GB) 11/03/2026 SANH Raced keenly outside of the leaders through the early stages Politely Dun 28/01/2026 SANH (Unplaced $2.30 favourite). Rider: that when placed under pressure the gelding failed to respond and was disappointing. He added that the gelding laid inwards under pressure in straight. Stewards noted his comments, however reminded him of his obligation to ride his mounts out fully to the winning post. Trainer could offer no explanation for the performance, however indicated that he would drop the gelding back in distance for its next start. Post-race vet exam - no abnormalities. Race 6 - VRC Sprint Classic (1100m) Gallo Nero 11/10/2025 RHIL Rider reported that the colt, which was racing first up, was stirred up prior to the race. He said his mnt the was not able to close off in the home straight after racing keenly through the early and middle stages. He said that the colt will derive a benefit from its first-up run. Post-race vet exam - no abnormalities other than multiple coughs. Bacash 18/10/2025 CAUL Shifted out and made contact with another runner near the 400m. My Gladiola 7/03/2026 FLEM Overraced through early stages. Held up from the 400m until passing the 200m. Rider reported filly overraced and did not appreciate racing in restricted room. Snow Mercy 15/11/2025 CAUL Crowded at start. Blue Hotel 27/09/2025 SANH Laid in under pressure from the 300m Thanks Gorgeous 28/02/2026 FLEM Reared as the start was effected and lost ground Educated 28/02/2026 FLEM Held up for clear running from the 450m until passing the 300m. Race 7 - Lexus Roy Higgins (2600m) Paradise Storm (FR) 14/02/2026 FLEM Commenced awkwardly making contact with another runner and losing ground. Over raced in the early stages getting its head up when being steadied near the 1700m. Laid inwards under pressure in the straight. Ardakan (GB) 6/03/2026 PAKM Near the 2300m when racing keenly laid in towards heels and then faltered. Raced keenly in the early stages. Rider reported faltered near the 2300m and felt amiss for a short distance, however then appeared to be normal in its action shortly after. Desert Hero (GB) 7/03/2026 FLEM Slow to begin and then crowded after the start. Held up from the 500m until passing the 300m. Highland Blaze 3/08/2025 SANL Rider said intention to ride horse with cover, however after beginning well with mount racing a little keenly and when runners to inside did not show intent to lead he took up the running. Steel Run 6/03/2026 PAKM Slow to begin. Approaching the 1000m was bumped. Laid out under pressure in the straight. Noonday Gun (GB) 17/08/2025 BRAT Near the 14th obstacle was severely checked and shifted out over heels to avoid the wing of the jump, after being carried inwards by a runner. Made a faulty jump at the last obstacle and fell, dislodging its rider. Post-race vet exam – no abnormalities. The performance will be referred to the Jumps Review Panel. Shamarkand (FR) 17/01/2026 RHIL On jumping was hampered when crowded. For a short distance after passing the winning post on the first occasion raced in restricted room. Litzdeel 7/03/2026 FLEM Bumped on the hindquarters at the start and became unbalanced. When questioned in relation to the riding tactics adopted today, rider reported instructed to find cover in a forward position, however after becoming unbalanced at the start and with the addition of a nose roll, Litzdeel, which normally has a tendency to overrace, settled and raced further back than anticipated. Race 8 - TAB Australian Cup (2000m) Tom Kitten 7/03/2026 FLEM Post-race vet exam - Gelding sustained a puncture wound to its off fore sole which was subsequently treated. Light Infantry Man (FR) 7/02/2026 CAUL Slow to begin. Just Fine (IRE) 21/02/2026 RHIL Rider: he intended to lead, however after beginning awkwardly, his mnt made heavy contact with the side of its barrier and, consequently, lost ground at the start. Birdman (IRE) 28/02/2026 FLEM Change of tactics: Option to settle more forward; settled midfield with cover. Began only fairly and then was crowded after the start. Mark Twain (NZ) 28/02/2026 FLEM Near the 1200m was eased when awkwardly placed to the inside Pride Of Jenni 8/11/2025 FLEM Crowded at start. Rider said mount never travelled comfortably and did not handle heavy track conditions. Post race vet exam revealed no horse to be lame in the near hind leg. Vet cert required. Trainer said horse to be spelled. Damask Rose (NZ) 21/03/2026 CAUL Bumped at start.
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