14 Stewards Report Race 1 KIA ORA BLOODLINES TO HEADLINES HANDICAP 1200M Internal Affairs After passing the 600m was hampered and carried wider. RAND 13/12/2025 Seeiaye Raced keenly through the early and middle stages. RHIL 04/07/2026 Threads Slow to begin. RAND 07/02/2026 Audit On jumping was hampered when crowded for room. After passing the 250m was eased when awkwardly placed near heels. RAND 07/02/2026 Forest King On jumping shifted out and bumped. CANT27/02/2026 Satin Summer Laid in under pressure in the straight. RHIL 04/07/2026 Helldeeva Shifted in on jumping and made contact with another runner before being crowded. Rdr reported he intended to settle further back in the field, however after being involved in crowding at the start, the filly occupied a more forward position without cover. He added after being forced to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event, the filly was unable to close off in the straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. CANT08/07/2026 Krasina Rdr reported he became held up from the 400m until passing the 150m where he shifted out in an endeavour to obtain a run, however after being committed to this run he was then not being able to fully test his mnt until approaching the 50m. He said while a run did present itself approaching the 100m, had already committed to improving out prior to that run developing. RAND 06/06/2026 Leonessa Shifted out shortly after the start and bumped. Rdr reported after settling back in the field, the filly was not suited by the moderate tempo and as a result over-raced badly and got its head up, and due to its racing manners early it was unable to close off in the straight. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. W FM 11/03/2026 Truly Graphic Slow to begin. RHIL 04/07/2026 Race 2 MIDWAY HANDICAP 1300M Mafia Approaching 50m hampered when steadied to avoid heels. Rdr reported she would have been content to hold the lead, however when she observed another rdr’s saddle had shifted back, rather than contest the lead she allowed that runner to cross and obtain the lead. RHIL 27/06/2026 Balkans Began awkwardly and was then bumped, and was then hampered when crowded. Raced keenly through the early and middle stages. RHIL 27/06/2026 Gunroom Shifted out shortly after the start. Near the 700m, restrained to avoid heels. Rdr reported mount was inclined to over-race and after suffering interference from the riderless horse near the 700m failed to travel comfortably & had a detrimental effect on its finish. DOOM 15/11/2025 Northern Eyes Rdr reported the gelding began very awkwardly and settled further back than was intended. W FM 11/03/2026 Nullarbor Jane Shifted in on jumping and bumped. RHIL 04/07/2026 Debello Hampered on jumping. A post-race vet exam revealed the gelding to be displaying a cardiac arrhythmia for the first time. Trainer was advised the gelding would now be subject to the RA Codes of Practice under AR88(b). Vet clearance since received. NCLE 11/04/2026 Piperita Began only fairly and, soon after the start, was hampered. KENS 01/07/2026 Danish Prince Underwent a pre-race vet exam after making contact with a rail upon entering the track, and was cleared to start. Rdr dropped his whip near the 200m. RHIL 28/03/2026 Motoscafo Began awkwardly and bumped, before then being shifted behind runners early from a wide barrier. CANT 17/06/2026 Myriad Began awkwardly. RHIL 04/07/2026 Embrace The Wind Slow to begin. Held up from the 400m until after passing the 300m where it was shifted out to get clear. RHIL 27/06/2026 Prefer Diamonds (NZ) When questioned, rdr std rounding h/turn he was positioned on-pace trailing the fav, & for this reason he elected not to shift wider & cover additional ground when another rnr improved to his outside near the 500m. Std soon after entering straight, the fav rnr failed to take him into the race as hoped & his mnt commenced to lay in & was reluctant to shift out so it took him some time to secure clear running. Added nearing end of the race, bearing in mind his mnt was inclined to lay in, he had to steady when awkwardly placed & could not test it to the line. HAWK 23/06/2026 Equilibrist Held up from 400m until the 200m where it was directed in to get clear. RHIL 27/06/2026 Smart Cry From the outside barrier was shifted behind runners early. HAWK 17/03/2026 Apache Breeze After being slow to begin, from outside barrier shifted behind runners early. RHIL 04/07/2026 Rolling Magic (NZ) Rdr reported from the inside barrier the gelding did not show as much early speed as anticipated & settled in advance of midfield, but it failed to close off in the straight & was disappointing. Co-tnr said he expected the gelding to settle in or near the lead & felt it may not have performed to expectations due to the 26 days between runs. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Co-tnr subsequently reported gelding pulled up well & advised the intention is to continue with its current prep with the likelihood it will barrier trial prior to racing again.HAWK 19/02/2026 Race 3 TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP 1100M Satin Stiletto Very wide without cover. Approaching 200m checked when crowded. RAND 20/06/2026 Cholante When the gates opened was reluctant to jump and lost significant ground. Trainer told that mare would have to pass a trial to the Stewards satisfaction prior to starting again. SAPH08/06/2025 Star Prediction Passing the 250m was slightly disappointed between two other runners. MWBK 08/03/2026 Sneaky Pee Cee Began awkwardly. Rounding the home turn and again after passing the 400m, made contact with another runner when endeavouring to improve its inside. RHIL 04/07/2026
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