10 Stewards Report Race 1 E SECURITY GROUP PLATE 1250M Excelluna Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. W FM 03/06/2026 Extremely Chic Began only fairly. CANT27/05/2026 Miss Scandal (NZ) Rdr permitted to ride 0.5kg over allocated weight. When questioned, rdr std he was able to obtain a position outside the lead in the early stages, whereby his mnt travelled satisfactorily, however it gave limited response when placed under pressure in the straight and over the final 200m did not feel entirely comfortable in its action. A post-race vet exam revealed the filly to be slow to recover. When questioned, tnr stated he had anticipated a forward showing from the filly, and in light of its disappointing performance it will now be spelled. RHIL 31/01/2026 Ole Olive Passing the 150m, when attempting to take a tight run, was hampered. SCNE15/05/2026 Race 2 DRINKWISE PLATE 1250M Exit Clause Bumped near the 300m when shifting into clear running. W FM 20/05/2026 Shuda Known Began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 900m, when awkwardly positioned near heels, shifted in and bumped. Approaching 300m steadied when disappointed for a run. W FM 20/05/2026 Marwooba Raced three wide no cover. Eased down in straight. Rider reported instructed to be forward and did not begin cleanly before failing to show enough speed to cross obliged to race wide. Trainer advised after not beginning the best should have been ridden with cover.GEEL 01/05/2026 Race 3 SCHWEPPES HANDICAP 1250M Hello Captain (NZ) Began only fairly. W FM 20/05/2026 Airworthy Shifted out on jumping and made contact with rnr. CANT27/05/2026 Three Arrows (NZ) Rdr reported he intended on settling in a forward position, however after the gelding began only fairly and failed to muster as expected, he was obliged to settle in a midfield position. He added that when he placed his mount under pressure passing the 500m it failed to respond to his riding and, in his opinion, did not handle the heavy track conditions. A post-race vet exam did not reveal any abs. NCLE 23/05/2026 Alphard Underwent a pre-race vet exam after getting its off-hind leg up on the running board and was subsequently cleared to race. NCLE 02/05/2026 Willingham Near the 400m was bumped. Approaching the 200m was bumped. CANT23/01/2026 Zoufield Rdr reported he had hoped to obtain a prominent position and anticipated this would have been behind the leaders. Std as mnt was slow to begin at its most recent start at Warwick Farm on 11 March, he was positive on the horse in the initial stages to have it obtain a forward position. Std gelding responded to his riding and was ultimately able to lead. Rdr added travelled comfortably early & mid stages, however, in his opinion, failed to run out 1600m. W FM 06/05/2026 Wootton Way COT: To be ridden more conservatively; settled back. Shifted behind rnrs from the outside barrier in the early stages. Held up from the 300m until near the 200m where it was directed inwards. Near 50m, when finishing well, was shifted outwards to continue into clear running. CANT27/05/2026 Events Soon after the start was bumped. KENS 13/05/2026 Extrio Was held up rounding the home turn. MRYA 10/05/2026 Don’t What Me Shifted in on jumping Approaching the 300 metres, was steadied off heels. HAWK 14/05/2026 Race 4 THE AGENCY REAL ESTATE HANDICAP 1550M Deepwater Artist (NZ) Miss-strode near the 1300m. Wide without cover early & mid stages. BATH25/04/2026 Helen’s Way (NZ) Rdr was questioned re his riding in the mid stages, and the margin established and if there was opportunity to reduce the tempo. He std he was required to make use of his mount through the early stages to establish the lead from a wide barrier and after doing so he was unaware of the margin he had set. He added by 800m he felt his mount was travelling comfortably and responded well to riding in straight but gave ground over the concluding stages. SCNE15/05/2026 Ballpark Rdr lost the use of his offside rein momentarily soon after entering the home straight. Rdr reported the gelding travelled comfortably through the early and middle stages, however was very disappointing in failing to close off. A post-race vet exam: no abnormalities K GR 09/05/2026 Rach Near 400m bumped a number of occasions when shifting out to get clear. NCLE 19/05/2026 Pawa Brushed the running rail passing the 500m.HAWK 21/05/2026 Polo Held up for clear running from the 350m until the 250m. Passing the 150m bumped. When questioned regarding the improved performance, tnr rep stated after performing well first up, the filly then was not suited by the pace of the race when it performed below expectations at Kembla Grange on 29 April 2026. He said that, in his view, the primary reason for the improved performance was the filly was suited by the heavy ground.HAWK 21/05/2026 Lipstick COT: To settle further forward; settled midfield. Shortly after the start made contact with another runner. W FM 06/05/2026 Ivy Legend (NZ) Rdr permitted to ride 0.5kg over allotted weight. When qst re leading, rdr std instructed to obtain cover, however mnt raced keenly in early stages & as a result was unable to obtain cover so he allowed it to roll forward to obtain lead passing winning post on first occasion. Added mnt continued to race keenly in lead through mid stages & was left without a finishing effort, & he suggests the addition of a crossover noseband. A post-race vet exam revealed mare to be lame (1/5) in off foreleg. Tnr rep was told a vet clearance is required prior to next race/trial. Vet clearance since received. CANT27/05/2026 Wounder (NZ) COT: To be ridden further forward; settled off-pace. KENS 13/05/2026
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