8 Stewards SUMMARY Pyrois Raced 3 wide throughout. When quest re tactics, Rdr explained instructed to ride gelding conservatively from wide draw & find cover-said early, when looking to comply with instructs, was surprised to see what was thought to be a more forward runner, being restrained, nevertheless, thought would be able to secure a position, however after leaving 1000m, realised was unable to secure position, elected to ride forward to gain forward position, however, when pace of race slackened near 800m, was unable to cross & obliged to race 3 wide without cover for remainder. Tnr rep confirmed instructs. SCST 20/04/2025 Sultry Siren Passing the 800m, steadied from heels. Passing the 150m, became awkwardly placed on heels and held up for the remainder and was unable to be fully tested to the line. E FM 26/04/2025 Umetini Approaching the 100m, steadied after improving onto heels, shifted in across heels, raced in restricted room and was unable to be fully tested in the run to the finish. E FM 02/11/2024 Opito Ballerina (NZ) Raced wide. Rider dropped whip near the 150m. IPSW 30/04/2025 Half Crown Over raced in the middle stages. SCST 20/04/2025 Couples Retreat (NZ) Began awkwardly. Rdr reported mount proved disappointing when asked for an effort in the home straight and could offer no explanation for performance. A post-race vet exam revealed cardiac arrythmia. Vet clearance inclusive of ECG results prior to trialling & a cardiac auscultation performed post-trial. E FM 26/04/2025 Race 8 TAB BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1600M Kareem Raced wide early before striding to obtain the leading position near the 1200m. GCPT19/04/2025 Sly Corner (NZ) When questioned re tactics, Rdr explained instructed to be positive and obtain a forward position if the gelding began well. Tnr confirmed instructs & reprimanded for failing to notify of change of tactics. A postrace vet exam revealed no abs.GATT 29/04/2025 Sock’emsid When asked about above market performance, Tnr stated recent blood analysis revealed gelding may have been experiencing tying up syndrome, and had recently adjusted feeding and training regime, adding was confident of an improved performance in light of the changes made.SCST 20/04/2025 Katdeel Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the middle stages. DOOM 04/04/2025 Surreal I Am Slow to begin. GCPT19/04/2025 Love ‘N’ Games Bumped at the start. Raced wide from the 800m. IPSW 04/01/2025 Teesandcees Apply Began awkwardly and lost ground. DOOM 16/04/2025 Zou Big Boy Shifted out on jumping. IPSW 09/04/2025 Kaiwi Bumped at the start. GCPT26/04/2025 Let’sgo Hugo Shifted out abruptly away from another runner on entering the home straight before being quickly corrected by its rider. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When asked to comment on the performance, rider advised that the gelding travelled well throughout the event however when asked for an effort on straightening proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination abnormal lung sounds. DALB 26/04/2025 La Cometa (NZ) Approaching the 1100m, obliged to steady and shift wider after improving onto heels. DOOM 16/04/2025 Misting Saddle shifted back shortly after passing the 1200m placing its rider at a disadvantage. SCST 14/03/2025 Sirkel Raced wide throughout. E FM 26/04/2025 Strike The Heart Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Passing the 200m, steadied when tightened for room. E FM 03/05/2025 Whistling Spirit Rdr reported mount hung out throughout and when placed under pressure, was obliged to stop riding and straighten on many occasions. A post-race vet exam revealed no abs. Official trial prior to next racing. GCPT 05/04/2025 Pretty Rho Began awkwardly. GATT 29/04/2025 Amnesia Slow to begin. Jockey reported that after the mare began only fairly, it failed to travel throughout the event & in his opinion, may have been over-represented in the market WARW 02/05/2025 Milagro Shifted out near the 200m to obtain clear running and bumped. DALB 26/04/2025
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