The Valley

13 Couples Retreat (NZ) Rdr reported that the filly raced keenly in the early and middle stages when in the lead. W FM 07/10/2024 Fitzpatrick Laid out under pressure passing the 200m. DOOM 26/06/2024 Race 5 Seppelt Wines Handicap 2040M Gold Wolf (NZ) Approaching the 1800m was eased. CAUL 21/09/2024 Win O’clock (GB) Slow to begin. Rider Dean Yendall reported the gelding failed to travel throughout the race. WNBL02/05/2024 Kentucky Nick Raced wide in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward near the 1300m to settle outside the leader. SEYM 13/10/2024 Morryl Moral (IRE) Approaching 1000m rider lost use of his near-side stirrup iron, placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. As a result raced wide without cover from the 1000m. Tactics queried: Rider stated as geld had overraced in lead at most recent start was instructed not to pressure it in early stages, however anticipated taking up a forward position. Added when other runners showed more speed in early stages than expected gelding found a position behind midfield with cover, which was further back than intended. BDGO 06/10/2024 Rick’s Cafe Slow to begin and shortly after was taken in by another runner. CRAN 11/10/2024 Glens Top Cat (IRE) Began awkwardly. Passing the 400m attempted to shift out and obtain clear running SW H 24/09/2024 Trial By Press Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 200m. MORN 10/10/2024 Misterkipchoge (NZ) When questioned, rdr stated leaving the 400m he attempted to improve into a run, however his mnt was reluctant to improve into this run and soon after when a runner shifted in, he elected to shift his mnt inwards where a run was available. He said, however, he was disappointed for this run and as a result he had to steady his mnt and shift back to the outside. He added that passing the 100m he then attempted to improve into another run, however his mnt was again reluctant to improve into this run which required him to shift outwards to obtain clear running. RHIL02/10/2024 Musgrave (NZ) Held up 400-200m. WNBL 23/09/2024 Infinity Imperial COT - To be ridden with cover - Led. Rdr said inst to be first half of field with cover, however when caught wide with slow tempo he allowed mount to stride forward and lead. WANG 08/10/2024 Race 6 Western General Bodyworks VOBIS Gold Star 1500M Apulia A post-race veterinary examination identified the presence of blood at both nostrils. Banned 3 months. CAUL 06/04/2024 Run Harry Run Raced wide without cover throughout. CAUL 12/10/2024 Magnaspin Held up for clear running from the 400m until passing the 300m. SANH 28/09/2024 Flash Flood R: Gelding failed to travel throughout and gave ground quickly when placed under pressure. FLEM 06/07/2024 Our Lone Star Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up from the 400m until the 300m. Over the concluding stages was unable to be tested when improving onto heels. Rider - after beginning well he attempted to restrain his mount to find cover, however it raced ungenerously for some distance and approaching the 1000m was checked and shifted out after improving onto heels. BDGO 06/10/2024 Running By RR weakened over the latter stages in the heavy track conditions.FLEM 14/09/2024 Race 7 Ladbrokes Moonee Valley Gold Cup 2500M Sharp ‘N’ Smart (NZ) Raced wide and without cover. FLEM 05/10/2024 Manzoice Began awkwardly. When qst re riding round h/turn & early in straight, rdr std he placed mnt under pressure after 600m but when it did not quicken as hoped, he remained positioned behind leader on straightening. Std whilst he could have shifted inwards on straightening, he was reluctant to as he felt track was favouring horses making wider runs & he was instructed to try to improve outwards. Added for a short distance after 200m he was unable to fully test mnt, but after applying full pressure from the 150m it closed race off well, albeit over concluding stages was awkwardly placed on heels. WYNG 06/09/2024 Francesco Guardi (IRE) Awkward on heels near the 1400m. Rdr said near the 1400m when racing tight he elected to ease and tack a trail as opposed to making use of his mount to hold its position. FLEM 05/10/2024 Brayden Star (GB) Slow to begin. CAUL 12/10/2024 Okita Soushi (IRE) Rider reported instructions were to be ridden more forward if possible. After beginning well, made use of the good beginning and was able to lead. Trainer confirmed the plan had been to ride further forward. Stewards determined this was a COT. CAUL 12/10/2024 Saint George (GB) Rdr said mount may not have handled Soft (6) track conditions. FLEM 05/10/2024 Haaracaine (IRE) Slow to begin. FLEM 22/09/2024 Positivity (NZ) Restrained at start. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Steadied off heels when racing greenly near the 1000m. FLEM 05/10/2024

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