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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 July 13.

Warwick Farm:

Contented'n'happy (Race 1): when questioned, rider R Hutchings advised that the colt was not entirely comfortable on the heavy track and was unbalanced throughout. He added, on pulling up, Contented'n'happy was making an abnormal breathing noise. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr C Waller advised that it would now be the intention that Contented'n'happy undergo an endoscopic examination, the results of which will be forwarded to the Stewards, at which time they will make a determination on the colt's immediate racing future.

Elusive Star (Race 2): inclined to race keenly, got its head up, shifted in and was eased away from the heels of Prince Morpheus near the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding bled from both nostrils for the first time. Stable representative Mr C Duckworth was advised Elusive Star would incur a three month ban under AR53A.

Wide Acclaim (Race 3): App. L Grace advised that the gelding was able to race more prominently, as was notified to the Stewards. He added Wide Acclaim became unbalanced on a couple of occasions when leading in a prevailing headwind, but was most disappointing in that it failed to run on when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Kopite (Race 3): App. B McDougall stated that in his view the filly raced a little flat and did not quicken as expected when asked from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be mildly lame in the off foreleg and was displaying a poor post-race recovery and mild respiratory distress. Trainer Mr A Duggan was advised a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, would be required prior to the filly racing again.

High Justice (Race 4): crowded on jumping by Bonus Spin, which was taken out by Braces. Overraced throughout the early stages and for some distance making the first turn was checked to avoid the heels of Destination Tucson. Held up for some distance rounding the home turn.

Destination Tucson (Race 4): crowded at the start between High Justice and Consented, which shifted in slightly. When questioned regarding the performance of Destination Tucson, R Hutchings advised that, whilst the filly was caught wide and without cover, it never handled the soft track conditions and these factors combined were the reason why the filly weakened as noticeably as it did. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly sustained a laceration to the off-side nostril. Trainer's representative Mr C Duckworth advised that Destination Tucson had pleased the stable leading into today's race, however, in light of today's performance would be spelled.

Sniper (Race 5): when questioned, App. D Panya advised the gelding never travelled at any stage and, in her opinion, may be suited by racing over a longer journey. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be coughing. Trainer's representative Mr J Bruce advised that, in his view, Sniper was not suited by the moderate tempo and he would now consult with trainer Mr B Baker before a decision is made on the immediate racing future of the gelding. Mr Bruce was advised a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, would be required prior to the gelding racing again.

Tremor (Race 5): near the 150m was hampered and tightened for room between Canny De Zero (G Schofield), which shifted out abruptly prior to being corrected, and Bonete which, after initially shifting in, was then taken in by My Amazing Cool (T Clark). Both G Schofield and T Clark were advised to exercise more care. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Termele (Race 5): hampered near the 150m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.

Moonee Valley:

Cohesion (Race 1): connections advised would be ridden with cover in an effort to settle and finish off; ridden towards the rear of the field with cover. Over-raced in the early stages. Brushed and became unbalanced passing the 600m. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, in particular in the early stages, rider Craig Williams explained he was endeavouring to come back and gain some cover in accordance with his instructions, and was attempting to get that cover behind Streets Of Liberty which ultimately would have been positioned much closer to the speed. He added that after his mount jumped quite well, a number of horses were shifting around in front of him in the early stages and therefore settled much further back than he would have liked, and added that the colt gave him the impression that it was going to run on in the straight when rounding the home turn however failed to do so and regardless of all the circumstances in the early stages was still disappointing. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Hellbound (Race 1): jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. When racing greenly passing the 600m, became unbalanced after brushing the running rail; Motown Lil, which was following, was hampered in consequence and shifted out and brushed Cohesion which was racing tight to its outside resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced.

Biseau (Race 1): raced wide without cover. Rider Katelyn Mallyon reported her mount may be suffering from a respiratory complaint. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Hay Bale (Race 1): a post race veterinary examination revealed the colt had sustained an abrasion to its near hind stifle.

Our Vidia (Race 2): bumped on jumping. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Rider Steven Arnold reported it had been his intention to settle closer however he filly missed the start slightly and therefore settled mid-field. He added his mount was somewhat disappointing in the straight.

King Way (Race 4): rider Craig Williams reported the gelding had a good run, after settling outside the leader and eventual race winner, and added after placing his mount under pressure it failed to respond. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken for analysis. Trainer Mr Shea Eden was advised that prior to racing again, the gelding must perform to the satisfaction of Stewards in an official trial and at that time be passed by a RV veterinary surgeon prior to racing again.

Hotel Sierra (Race 5): had to be re-saddled behind the barriers. Rider Ben Allen could offer no explanation for the performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare had been galloped on the off foreleg and the stable advised the mare would now be retired.

Appalachian Annie (Race 5): rider Regan Bayliss advised his mount may not have handled today’s track conditions. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities other than a poor recovery.

Real Calm (Race 5): rider Brandon Stockdale stated his mount never responded at any stage to his riding. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare had dirt in its throat.

Star Stealer (Race 7): jumped away awkwardly. Got its head up when over-racing in the middle stages. Rider Michael Dee reported the gelding over-raced in the middle stages and added in hindsight, he may have been best to allow his mount to stride to the lead. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

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