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Racing and Sports have scanned the stewards’ reports to find the key information punters need to know from Australian racing on Wednesday June 29.

Warwick Farm

Over The Air (Race 1): rider J Collett advised that the gelding travelled well behind the leader, however, was disappointing in that it failed to finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained an abrasion to the off hind bumper.

Echo Queen (Race 2): slow to begin and shortly after the start was hampered when crowded by Eva Luna, which shifted out. When questioned, K McEvoy advised that, whilst the filly was slow to begin, the intention was to ride it conservatively. He added he was unable to move away from the back of Satirical Dame in the middle stages, however, Echo Queen travelled comfortably. K McEvoy further stated that, once clear, whilst the filly changed strides on a number of occasions in the straight, he was comfortable with its action, where it closed its race off well. He added, in his view, Echo Queen may be suited in races over a longer journey. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Speranta (Race 2): when questioned, App. K Jennings advised he had no specific instructions, other than to have the filly where comfortable. He added, after beginning awkwardly, he attempted to get cover on the back of Eva Luna, however, when that runner did not improve and Speranta was left racing three wide without cover, his mount commenced to race keenly. App. Jennings agreed with the Stewards that, in hindsight, he should have gone forward in the early stages in an endeavour to sit outside Diamond Meteor in the early part of the race when the opportunity was there to do so. He further added Speranta was disappointing in that it failed to finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer's representative Ms T Rouse confirmed that the instructions were to have the filly where comfortable and expressed disappointment in the performance. Ms Rouse advised that Speranta would undergo a veterinary examination on return to the stables, the results of which will be reported to the Stewards.

Deus (Race 3): rider B Shinn could offer no excuse for the failure of the gelding to run on, after travelling well in the lead throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Mr A Cummings was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Deus racing again.

Contented'n'happy (Race 4): rider R Hutchings advised that the colt commenced to give ground near the 150m and, as he felt there may have been something amiss with it, he eased the colt down. He added, on pulling up, he observed that Contented'n'happy had its tongue over the bit and attributed this to the poor performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be coughing. Trainer Mr C Waller indicated he would experiment with the gear on the colt. Mr Waller was advised a veterinary clearance would be required, including the results of endoscopic examination, prior to Contented'n'happy racing again.

Longreach (Race 4): a post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be displaying a poor post-race recovery.

Crossing Guard (Race 5): when questioned regarding his riding of the gelding, App. A Adkins advised that at the 600m, when he attempted to hold Dure in, which was racing directly to his inside, his mount was not travelling well enough to do so and, consequently, he was forced wider when that runner shifted out. He added at this point he elected to shift back in and was able to obtain a trail on the back of Dowdstown Charlie, which he felt would have provided him an opportunity to follow this runner well into the race. He said, just prior to straightening, he endeavoured to improve into a run between Dowdstown Charlie and Dure, however, during this time he noted the right side cheeker became detatched and his mount was inclined to lay in and he was then checked when disappointed for a run a short distance after when Dowdstown Charlie shifted out. App. Adkins further stated that, consequently, he was held up and unable to improve until he shifted back to the inside of Zenaida to secure clear running inside the 100m, where Crossing Guard closed its race off well.

Something Borrowed (Race 5): when questioned regarding his riding in the middle stages and, in particular, as to whether there was an opportunity to establish a run to the inside of Reiby The Red leaving the 800m, T Angland stated, after taking up a position just off the pace, his mount travelled comfortably, however, when the tempo, in his opinion, commenced to increase mid race, he attempted to maintain his position, but Something Borrowed became under pressure and, as a consequence, he was obliged to make some use of his mount to maintain his forward position. He added that near the 600m he endeavoured to improve to the inside of Reiby The Red, however, when that runner commenced to give ground and weakened, it shifted in slightly, crowding his running and ultimately he was then disappointed for clear running and lost ground when he had to steady his mount. T Angland further stated that it took him a short distance after to be able to shift out and he continued to do so rounding the home turn in order to obtain clear running. He said he placed his mount under full pressure early in the straight and Something Borrowed responded well and closed the race off strongly.

Haut Haut (Race 6): trainer Ms L Aspros will be interviewed relative to the late declaration of App. D Panya as the rider of the mare. App. D Panya advised that when the mare was well beaten near the 150m and commenced to give ground quickly, as she felt there may have been something amiss with it, she eased it down thereafter. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer Ms L Aspros was advised a veterinary clearance would be required for Haut Haut prior to racing again.

Spiced (Race 6): as the start was effected, reared and lost considerable ground (3L). Trainer Mr J O'Shea was advised that a warning would be placed against the barrier manners of the filly.

Law Major (Race 7): inclined to overrace in the early stages and approaching the first turn, after being crossed by Lucky Ima Cugat, had to be restrained to avoid the heels of that runner for some distance. Rider T Angland explained that, whilst his mount overraced, it was disappointing in that it was under pressure from the 500m and weakened badly in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. The post-race condition of Law Major will be followed up with trainer Mr C Waller.

Mr Darcy (Race 7): near the 450m was steadied when attempting to improve into a narrow run between Charming Lad and Our Beatnik, which shifted in slightly. Near the 250m was steadied when disappointed for a run when Loud Debate was taken out by Out Beatnik (B Shinn). A short distance later Loud Debate was hampered when Our Beatnik continued to shift out. B Shinn was reprimanded and advised he should have made more endeavour to straighten his mount.

Sandown:

Hay Bale (Race 1): got its leg up in the barriers after being loaded; underwent a veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race. Began awkwardly, shifted out and tightened Cheree’s Shinzig out onto Clockwork Orange and Gridelin and as a result Clockwork Orange had to be checked and lost its position.

Clockwork Orange (Race 1): checked and lost its position at the start. Apprentice rider Regan Bayliss reported the filly did not handle today’s track conditions.

Magnagem (Race 2): began awkwardly then faltered shortly after the start. Rider Jake Bayliss reported that after faltering shortly after the start, the mare did not feel right in its action when under pressure in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Little Indian (Race 3): slow to begin. After racing wide without cover in the early stages, was allowed to stride and take up the lead near the 1000m. Rider Jake Bayliss reported that due to the slow early tempo he elected to lead the race and in his opinion the filly would be better suited with the application of blinkers as she appeared to lose concentration in the straight. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Avenue Whisper (Race 3): rider Michael Dee was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care for shifting in passing the 1300m when not quite clear. Michael Dee reported his mount did not appreciate today’s track conditions and added the filly did not run out the 1600m of today’s event. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Scapa Cove (Race 4): raced wide without cover throughout. Rider Jake Bayliss could offer no explanation for the performance, which was below market expectations. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Jarrah Twist (Race 4): rider Dylan Dunn reported it wasn’t his intention or instructions to lead however, with the lack of early pace he elected to do so and added that the gelding was disappointing and failed to respond to his riding in the straight. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

King Way (Race 5): connections advised would be ridden more forward and possibly lead; after being slow to begin and then bumped by Almahstique, was ridden forward by rider Craig Williams to take up the lead. Craig Williams reported the gelding hung out when under pressure in the straight.

Contact (Race 5): a post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hind leg and will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

Prontezza (Race 6): connections advised they would attempt to gain cover and would be ridden more forward than last start; began awkwardly and was then hampered when tightened for room between Shemai (NZ) and Kapha, which shifted in, then settled mid-field with cover. Rider Dwayne Dunn could offer no explanation for the performance which was very disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a very delayed recovery and will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

Taspinar (Race 7): began awkwardly. Rider Michael Walker reported the mare did not handle today’s track conditions. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off hind leg and will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.