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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 Saturday July 16.

Warwick Farm:

High Mist (Race 1): overraced in the middle stages and approaching the 600m was steadied from the heels of Tumultuous. Held up making the home turn and in the early part of the straight. Close to the finish line rider T Clark was obliged to stop riding when his mount became placed close to the heels of Morton's Fork, which shifted in, and therefore could not be fully tested.

Dubaiinstyle (Race 2): leaving the 250m became unbalanced when crowded between Suboric and Naranja, which was taken out by Louie Sea Kay (G Schofield

Classic Uniform (Race 2): T Berry (Kingsguard) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Classic Uniform, resulting in that runner being taken in. A Hyeronimus (Dark Eyes) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that leaving the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Classic Uniform, resulting in that runner having to be checked and losing its rightful running.

Star Shaft (Race 3): slow to begin. Held up for clear running until near the 300m.

Tudor Sunrise (Race 3): held up for clear running in the early part of the straight and near the 300m was shifted to the outside of Stratum's Siren to obtain clear running. Hampered over the concluding stages.

Sister Joy (Race 4): held up for clear running on the back of the weakening Bella La Belle for some distance approaching the 200m.

Song And Laughter (Race 4): when the pace steadied near the 900m was checked to avoid the heels of Thurston. Rider J Collett stated after the tempo increased from the 500m, his mount came under pressure. He said after shifting to the middle of the track and being briefly inconvenienced near the 300m, nevertheless his mount was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Thurston (Race 4): near the 900m was galloped on by Song And Laughter. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had been galloped on to the off-hind fetlock and had lost both hind plates.

Something Borrowed (Race 4): when questioned regarding the gelding settling back in the field App. J Innes Jr stated he had been instructed to take up a midfield position, but his mount jumped awkwardly, resulting in his left leg making contact with the barrier. He added as a consequence he almost lost his iron, requiring him to reposition his iron in the early stages, resulting in Something Borrowed losing ground. He further stated his mount was then inclined to overrace throughout the early and middle stages.

Better Not Blue (Race 6): when questioned regarding the disappointing performance, rider T Marshall stated in his view his mount was not entirely comfortable on the track surface, which was showing signs of wear, and failed to travel throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small wound to the inside of the off-fore fetlock. Trainer Ms M Ritchie stated Better Not Blue had pleased her in the lead up to today's race, but in light of today's performance would be spelled. Ms Ritchie undertook to report back to the Stewards if there is anything amiss with the gelding subsequent to the race.

El Sasso (Race 7): inside the 100m was steadied to avoid the heels of Painte (T Clark), which shifted in when inclined to lay in. T Clark was advised to exercise more care. When questioned, rider T Angland stated that after taking up a forward position, and after being crossed by Slate On Edge approaching the 600m, he elected to shift off, which resulted in what he considered his main danger, Painte, being taken three wide at that point. He added, after obtaining clear running at the top of the straight, his mount was somewhat disappointing in its failure to finish the race off and on a number of occasions it dipped in the going, particularly when racing in restricted room between Painte and Taddei Tondo near the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Forget (Race 7): when questioned regarding his riding of the gelding and particularly the reason he settled towards the rear of the field, App. J Innes Jr stated that he had been instructed to take up a midfield position on the gelding. He added that after commencing reasonably well, when runners to his inside held their ground and Barbed, which was positioned directly to his outside went forward, he elected to take hold of his mount and settle in a position at the rear of the field rather than travel three wide. App. Innes further stated that from the 600m he rode his mount along in an attempt to make ground and, after initially taking some time to respond to his riding, Forget finished the race of solidly over the last 100m. Stewards advised App. Innes that in their view he had erred in the early stages by taking hold of his mount to allow Barbed to cross, which result in Forget getting too far back in the race and setting the gelding a difficult task in having to make up ground. He was further advised that in future he would be expected to ride his mounts in a manner whereby he follows the instructions issued wherever possible.

Distraught (Race 8): rider B Avdulla stated in his opinion his mount did not handle the soft track conditions, particularly the section of the track near the 700m, which had become worn from today's racing. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J O'Shea advised Distraught will now be spelled. He undertook to report back if there was anything amiss with the mare subsequent to the race.

Thud (Race 8): a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare bled for the first time from both nostrils. Co-trainer Mr Peter Snowden was advised Thud would incur the mandatory three month ban from racing (AR53A).

Bring Luck (Race 9): missed the start (6L). Co-trainer Ms A Turner was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before its next race start.

Caulfield:

Armedanddangerous (Race 1): Jumped away awkwardly and bumped with Lessyd. Hung out severely from the 600 metres until straightening. Trainer Andrew Sawden was advised that a warning had been placed on the gelding for its racing manners, Stewards took into account that Armedanddangerous was only having its second race start.

Hell Of An Effort (Race 1): Raced wide without cover. Taken wide on the track rounding the home turn. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today, rider Nick Hall explained that he was given no specific instructions from the wide barrier and after his mount jumped well he elected to take up a forward position.

Fireworks (Race 2): Raced three wide without cover. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality.

Bondeiger (Race 4): Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 400 metres until shifting out across the heels of Schockemohle (NZ) near the 100 metres.

Self Sense (Race 4): Weakened from the 200 metres. Rider Craig Newitt could offer no explanation for the performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame on the left fore. A veterinary clearance is required prior to racing again.

Twisting Typhoon (Race 5): After becoming fractious in the barrier underwent a veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race. Post-race endoscopy of detected a degree of mucus that may have affected the horse’s racing performance. Veterinary clearance required prior to racing again.

Elite Tiger (Race 6): Connections advised that the gelding would be ridden more forward from the better barrier. Settled mid-field. Got its head up passing the 1200 metres when being restrained. Held up for clear running from the 300 metres until near the 100 metres.

Camdus (Race 6): When questioned apprentice Michael Dee explained the instructions from the wide barrier draw were to attempt to ride the gelding back with cover, however, he was unable to do so without restraining back to last and he was therefore obliged to race wide throughout.

Gracious Prospect (Race 7): Change of tactics - Connections advised to be ridden with cover from the wide barrier. Settled at the rear. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today, apprentice Regan Bayliss explained that it was not his intention to settle so far back in the field but he was left with no other option, with the alternative being caught wide without cover, which would have been contrary to his instructions. He added that the early speed was quick, which contributed to why his mount was so far back and it did not travel well in the early stages and the gelding peaked on its run near the 100 metres.

Hosting (Race 7): Slow to begin. App Ben Allen stated that after his mount was slow away the only explanation for the performance today, in his view, was the gelding may better suited to tracks with more give in the ground. A post race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate and was lame on the left hind. Veterinary clearance required.

The New Boy (Race 7): Eased approaching the winning post when tightened for room by Leica Day, which shifted to the inside of Duke Of Brunswick to obtain clear running. When questioned app Ben Thompson stated that his mount was not suited when pressured in the early stages by Majestic Duke which, in his opinion, was the reason it failed to run on in the straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate, slower than normal recovery and was lame behind. Veterinary clearance required

Leica Day (Race 7): Steadied shortly after the start when tightened for room by Royal Island, which had been taken out by Lord Durante. Held up for clear running from the 400 metres and went to the line not fully tested.

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