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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 September 3.

Canterbury:

So Willie (Race 1): began awkwardly. When questioned regarding the performance, rider H Bowman stated that his mount was unsuited by the slow early tempo and, after he endeavoured to improve to the outside of Oh So Splendido near the 500m, the tempo quickened, which resulted in his mount being left somewhat flat-footed. He added, after balancing up in the straight, he wasn't disappointed with the finishing effort of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-foreleg and had lacerations to the mid off-fore cannon and near-hind coronet. Trainer Mr C Waller stated So Willie had pleased since its last start at Rosehill on 13 August 2016 and had no lameness issues in the stable. Mr Waller was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding racing again. He undertook to report back to the Stewards on the future race plans for So Willie.

Dubaiinstyle (Race 2): prior to the declaration of correct weight the Stewards viewed the official patrol films to ascertain if there were grounds for objection against the winner, Dowdstown Charlie, in relation to, firstly, the whip of H Bowman being accidentally knocked from his grasp by the whip of B Avdulla, rider of Dowdstown Charlie, and, secondly, as to whether Dowdstown Charlie had impeded the running of Dubaiinstyle for some distance near the 100m. When Stewards were satisfied there were not sufficient grounds, having regard to the margin between the two horses at the finish, correct weight was declared. Slow to begin.

Dure (Race 2): a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near-foreleg. Trainer M Smith was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Dure racing again.

Bit Dusty (Race 3): rider T Clark stated that, with the gelding stepping up in grade today, in his view it raced somewhat green and would derive benefit from today's performance. He added in his opinion it may be better to drop the gelding back to weaker company, whereby it can gain some race experience. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Squidensquizz (Race 4): the start of the race was delayed when the gelding shifted its near-hind plate, which necessitated it being refitted in the tie-up stalls. Slow to begin. Rider T Clark stated his mount was inclined to overrace throughout the early and middle stages and in his view, stepping back in distance today from 1600m last start, raced dour. He added Squidensquizz would also benefit from being taken to the outside to make its run in clear going. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Trying (Race 4): rider K O'Hara stated that she was caught wide in the middle stages and as a consequence leaving the 700m she elected to restrain to take up a position on the back of Eurella Flight. She added as soon as she obtained cover her mount became awkward in its action and from that point did not respond to her riding and consequently finished well back. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr N Gardner stated in his view when Trying was restrained back towards the rear of the field the gelding failed to stretch out when the tempo of the race increased. He added in his opinion, although the gelding had some wet track form, it may not have appreciated the heavy going. Mr Gardner undertook to report back to the Stewards on the progress of Trying subsequent to the race.

Tsaritsa (Race 5): began awkwardly with its head up and then shortly after was crowded by Gold Symphony, which shifted in. Rounding the home turn commenced to overrace, got its head up and ran out after improving onto the heels of Forget. Tsaritsa was then obliged to race wide without cover for the remainder of the race. Close to the finish had to be steadied away from the heels of Torgersen (R Hutchings), which shifted in. R Hutchings was advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion.

Torgersen (Race 5): slow to begin. Briefly held up on the home turn.

Zin Zan Eddie (Race 5): rider App. J Innes Jr accidentally dropped his whip near the 200m. App. J Innes Jr stated, after allowing Testashadow to cross his mount near the 900m, the gelding commenced to overrace when the tempo slackened. He added he could offer no further excuse for the disappointing performance, particularly as the gelding was a beaten horse soon after straightening. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the near-hind bumper and the gelding was displaying a poor post-race recovery.

Testashadow (Race 5): rider App. D Panya stated that she had to make some use of her mount in the early stages to take up a position outside the leader, Burning Passion. She added when placed under pressure in the straight Testashadow was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off and in her view it did handle the heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Mr G Portelli advised that Testashadow had worked well leading into today's race, however concurred that it did not handle the heavy track, particularly as it was up in weight and also had not started for a period of 21 days. He indicated it would be his intention to avoid similar tracks in future. Mr Portelli undertook to report on the progress of Testashadow in the days subsequent.

Chipanda (Race 6): which was fractious in the barrier, began awkwardly and then was crowded between Smart Amelia and Foxplay and shifted in. As a consequence Chipanda lost ground (3L).

Awoke (Race 6): on jumping made heavy contact with I'm Imogen, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. When questioned regarding the performance, rider B Avdulla stated after racing tight amongst runners throughout the early and middle stages, he was not too disappointed with the performance of the filly, particularly given that it was not comfortable on the heavy track today and was stepping up in grade. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have an abrasion to the off-fore cannon and an abrasion to the off-hind stifle. Trainer Mr C Waller concurred with the view of B Avdulla and undertook to report back to the Stewards on the progress of Awoke subsequent to the race.

Honesty Prevails (Race 6): leaving the 800m had to be steadied when crowded by Global Glamour, which when racing ungenerously shifted in away from Bacarella. Rider J Collett could offer no excuse for the poor performance of the filly and added it was most disappointing in that it was a beaten horse shortly after straightening. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Trainer R Worthington advised that in his view Honesty Prevails would derive benefit from today's run and attributed today's performance to the fact that the filly did not enjoy a seemless run throughout the event and may not have appreciated racing first up on today's heavy track. Mr Worthington undertook to report back to the Stewards on the condition and the future race plans for the filly subsequent to the race.

Prized Icon (Race 7): sustained a graze to the near-side shoulder en route to the course. The colt was examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer and passed fit to start. Made contact with Preferment at the start. Rider K O'Hara advised that she had been instructed to be on the speed, however when Storm The Stars showed intent to lead she elected to race outside that horse. She added Prized Icon overraced throughout, refused to settle and consequently did not finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Mr J Cummings agreed with the assessment of K O'Hara in that Prized Icon had raced too keenly in the run and consequently was left without a finishing effort. He added the colt had pleased the stable in the lead up to today's race and, although it had drifted significantly in the market, he was confident of it performing well. Mr Cummings undertook to report back to the Stewards on the progress of Prized Icon and the future race plans for the colt subsequent to the race.

Gust Of Wind (Race 8): rider J Parr stated that the mare felt awkward in its action near the 1000m and again approaching the 600m and as a consequence he did not fully test his mount over the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J Sargent advised Gust Of Wind would now be retired to stud.

Sadler’s Lake (Race 8): rider H Bowman could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr C Waller undertook to report back to the Stewards on the progress of Sadler's Lake subsequent to the race.

Japonisme (Race 9): rider H Bowman stated that his mount travelled strongly in the early and middle stages of the event, but when asked to quicken from the 400m did not respond as he had expected and was most disappointed. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr C Waller stated that the only explanation he could offer for today's performance was that under the weight of 60 kilograms on today's heavy track the gelding had not been able to quicken when the tempo increased from the 400m. Mr Waller undertook to report back to the Stewards on the condition of Japonisme and the future race plans for the gelding subsequent to the race.

Moonee Valley:

Choice (Race 1): rider Michael Walker could offer no explanation for the performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities other than a slow recovery.

Rugged Cross (Race 2): connections advised would be ridden more forward from the good barrier; stood flat footed at the start and settled towards the rear of the field. Got its head up when being steadied when racing in restricted room near the 1200m.

Raw Impulse (Race 2): got its head up when over-racing in the early stages. Held up near the 300m before gaining clear running on straightening. Rider Damien Oliver stated his mount was not suited by the slow tempo however finished the event off well. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Junior Burger (Race 3): had to be checked at the start when tightened for room by Tara Iti (NZ) which jumped away awkwardly and shifted in. Held up from approaching the 100m and went to the line not fully tested.

Living Large (Race 4): jumped away awkwardly, shifted out and hampered The Bandit (JPN). When racing ungenerously near the 1200m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Oscar’s My Mate Pa (Jake Bayliss) which shifted in. Got its head up and raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Rider Luke Currie stated his mount over-raced and got its head up on a number of occasions and as a result failed to finish the race off. The stable advised the gelding will now be spelled and they were advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding for its racing manners today.

Zahspeed (Race 4): rider Dylan Dunn reported his mount was first up from a spell and was extremely fresh and got worked up behind the barriers prior to the start however could offer no further explanation for the performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities other than a slow recovery.

Tan Tat Beauty (Race 6): connections advised would be ridden closer from the inside gate; settled in a mid-field position. Commenced to over-race approaching the 600m then had to be checked off the heels of Athena Lass. Rider Craig Williams stated after his mount was checked near the 700m, it lost momentum and finished off fairly. A post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have a throat abnormality and will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

Taddei Tondo (Race 7): held up rounding the home turn and in the straight and went to the line not being tested.

Iggimacool (Race 7): held up rounding the home turn and was unable to gain clear running in the straight and was not tested.

Miss Rose De Lago (Race 8): slow to begin. Raced wide without cover. Severely checked approaching the 200m before being eased down in the straight. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

The United States (Race 8): held up from the 400m until the entrance to the straight before being checked over the heels of Tosen Stardom (JPN) to obtain clear running.

Real Love (Race 8): held up for clear running from the 400m until straightening. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare had sustained a deep wound behind its near side knee.

Tosen Stardom (Race 8): held up rounding the home turn and was then disappointed for a run where there was insufficient room between Set Square and Jameka near the 300m and had to be checked; rider John Allen was severely reprimanded for attempting a run where there was insufficient room. Hampered approaching the 200m.

Aloft (Race 9): on jumping away had to be checked when tightened for room between Tooleybuc Kid and Lord Durante which jumped away awkwardly and then shifted out. Inconvenienced after being brushed by Pin Your Hopes (NZ) which shifted in near the 200m.

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