16 STEWARDS REPORT Arabian Rose Hampered on jumping. Held up for clear running from the 400m and passing the 250m was directed inwards, however again became held up when positioned behind a tiring runner over the final 200m and, as a consequence, could not be tested. RAND 24/10/2026 Modella Began awkwardly. RHIL 26/09/2026 Chains Of Love Raced very wide and without cover throughout the event. Approaching the finishing line was bumped. RAND 17/10/2026 Just Precious Lost off hind plate. DOOM 17/10/2026 Surf’s Up Slow to begin. Approaching the 100m was hampered when bumped and carried in. RAND 03/10/2026 Race 8 FIVE DIAMONDS 1800M Linebacker (NZ) Began awkwardly. Shifted in on jumping and bumped. For some distance approaching the 500m raced tight when being shifted outwards to improve. RAND 24/10/2026 Evaporate (NZ) Rdr stated when caught wide and without cover, the gelding raced keenly and for this reason he directed it away from runners after passing the 1000m in an endeavour to have it settle better. For some distance approaching the 500m raced tight when being forced wider. RAND 24/10/2026 Athanatos Shifted in on jumping and bumped. RAND 24/10/2026 You Wahng From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight and proved difficult to fully test. RAND 17/10/2026 Imperialist (NZ) COT: To be ridden further forward; led. When questioned, rdr stated instructed to be in a handy position & after jumping well, when inside runners maintained their position, he was forced to ride mnt forward to avoid racing wide without cover & consequently occupied the lead. He said due to the amount of work done by his mnt in the early stages, it weakened quickly upon straightening before tailing off. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. Tnr rep subsequently reported gelding pulled up well. Tnr rep was told the gelding must trial before racing again. RAND 24/10/2026 Verona Rose COT: To be ridden further forward; settled off pace. Shifted in on jumping and bumped. Passing the 50m was hampered and carried wider. RAND 24/10/2026 Declichy Boulevard COT: To be ridden further forward; settled off midfield. RAND 24/10/2026 Plymouth Laid in in the early part of the home straight. RAND 24/10/2026 Zambardo (NZ) Laid in under pressure in the straight. Rdr reported the gelding may appreciate tracks with more give. A post-race vet exam revealed no abnormalities. CAUL 27/09/2026 Welcometotheshow Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the middle stages and near the 1000m was restrained when awkwardly placed inside heels. Near the 700m was crowded. Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 200m, where it was directed out around a number of runners to obtain clear running. RAND 24/10/2026 Race 9 GRANT BURGE HANDICAP 1100M Swordplay Jockey reported that in her opinion, SWORDPLAY raced flat and further added that the filly tends to perform best on firmer surfaces. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lacerations to its near hindleg. Lost its near hind plate. E FM 30/05/2026 Mercy Me Rdr reported it was his intention to race in a forward position, however after being slow to begin his mnt did not display any early speed and consequently settled towards the rear of the field. RHIL 10/10/2026 Nullarbor Jane Underwent a pre-race vet exam after kicking a rail in the mounting yard and was deemed suitable to race. RAND 25/07/2026 She’s My Ex Slow to begin and from a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. W FM 21/10/2026 Agatha COT: If begins well to be ridden further forward; settled on the pace. Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 700m had to be restrained from heels. Was badly held up for clear running from the 400m until the 200m. RHIL 14/10/2026 Flightcrew Over the concluding stages could not be fully tested when awkwardly placed inside of heels. RHIL 14/10/2026 Show Business From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 500m was steadied off heels. At the entrance to the straight had to be steadied when unable to proceed into a tight run, and was then held up from the 200m until shifting in near the 50m to obtain clear running. W FM 28/10/2026 Outback Angel Slow to begin. Passing the 450m improved onto the heels of a runner and laid in despite the efforts of its rider. CANB 23/10/2026 Race 10 KIA ORA BLOODLINES TO HEADLINES HANDICAP 1200M Annie’s Rose Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight. Between the 100m and 50m was impeded when attempting to improve into a tight run. RHIL 10/10/2026 Mailata COT: To be further forward, near midfield; settled midfield. Near the 700m laid in and made contact with another runner. Held up for clear running from the 400m until passing the 250m. RAND 24/10/2026
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