14 Stewards Report Surreal Ascot Raced keen in middle stages. Rdr stated instructed to let mare travel freely, as stable advised has a breathing issue-said after encouraging mount early, mare raced keenly, so allowed to stride to attempt for mare to travel comfortably. When asked about seemingly improved performance, Tnr confirmed instructs & explained at most recent starts mare had not been performing up to expectations & attributed this to the breathing issues-added with addition of winkers & mare allowed to travel freely, along with a slight drop back in grade, felt these factors attributed to improved performance.Gatton 10/07/2026 Kingdom Undersiege From the widest barrier, rdr elected to remain racing wide down back straight before crossing over towards the field rounding 1st turn to settle outside leader near 800m. Rdr stated mount settled outside leader & travelled comfortably in e&m stages. Rdr stated mount failed to sprint strongly on straightening before peaking on run app 200m & weakening thereafter. Rdr added he did not test mount over final 100m when a beaten horse. Tnr stated geld did not appear to let down on heavy track. P/R vet of geld, attempting 1400m journey for 1st time on heavy track conditions, revealed no ab’s. Coffs Harbour15/02/2026 King Of The Jungle App R Thorburn reported the gelding travelled well, felt good in the run but when he asked for an effort, failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. He added the track surface may not have suited his mount. Dalby 30/01/2026 A post race vet exam revealed superficial abrasions to both hindlegs consistent with being galloped on.Sunshine Coast 09/01/2026
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