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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 November 12.

Sandown:

Vinland (Race 1): a short distance after the start was tightened for room between From The Clouds and Mikuni both of which shifted ground. Shifted in near the 400m and as a result had to be steadied to avoid the heels of My Mother Says which also shifted out.

Royal Rapture (Race 2): rider Damian Lane could offer no explanation for the performance which was below market expectations. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. .

Sovereign Nation (Race 2): rider Dwayne Dunn could offer no explanation for the performance which was below market expectations. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

O'Malley (Race 4): rider Craig Newitt reported his mount changed stride several times during the event and was of the opinion the gelding prefers more give in the ground. When questioned further, Craig Newitt stated his mount never travelled as comfortably as it has previously at Moonee Valley and highlighted an area near the 400m where his mount dipped quite significantly which confirmed his view that the gelding needs the surface to be softer

Jungle Edge (Race 4): rider Darren Gauci reported his mount is better suited with more give in the ground and wanted to hang in quite badly in the straight and was of the understanding the gelding would now be spelled. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Flying Jess (Race 5): for a short distance inside the 200m raced in restricted room between Sword Of Light and Hear The Chant and then had to be eased across the heels of Hear The Chant to gain an uninterrupted run to the post. Rider Brad Rawiller explained that it wasn’t his intention to have his mount so far forward but with the addition of blinkers today was left with no other option but to press on rather than be caught extremely wide without cover and subsequently raced three wide without cover.

Angharad (Race 5): rider Craig Williams reported that he was obliged to get further back in the field from his wide draw and was quite satisfied with the run the horse had in transit but was inclined to hang in for a major part of the race and on face value was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Wimborne (Race 6): checked near the 1400m when Rutheven shifted out when avoiding the heels of Jennifer Lynn, which shifted in whilst steadying the tempo. In all the circumstances the Stewards could not be satisfied any one rider could be held fully responsible for this incident therefore no direct action was taken other than reprimanding both Luke Nolen (Ruthven) and Dean Yendall (Jennifer Lynn) for shifting ground when not clear and advised them to exercise more care. .

Secret Number (Race 7): raced wide without cover. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg and will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

Under The Louvre (Race 8): rider Dwayne Dunn was issued with a reprimand for shifting in near the 1100m contributing to the interference suffered to Lucky Hussler. Dwayne Dunn could offer no explanation for the performance which was below expectations. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken for analysis

Tucanchoo (Race 9): a post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg and will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

Rosehill:

The Mission (Race 1): slow to begin. Overraced in the early and middle stages. Laid out rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight. Rider T Clark stated, in accordance with his instructions, he rode his mount along in the early stages to take up a forward position, however when placed under pressure in the straight his mount was initially inclined to hang out, but then inside the 200m raced greenly when racing tight to the inside of Epic Rant and as a consequence could not be fully tested to the end of the race.

Junglized (Race 1): rider N Callow stated his mount jumped awkwardly and consequently lost his off-side iron, which he regathered several strides after the start. He added he then rode his mount along to take up a forward position, however was unable to cross runners to his inside and when the pace was strong in the early stages he was obliged to remain three wide without cover. N Callow further stated that soon after straightening his mount was under pressure and, as it weakened, was inclined to race greenly and shift ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be displaying a poor post-race recovery and had sustained multiple superficial abrasions to the inside of the off-hind leg. Stable Representative Mr S Alexiou attributed today’s performance to the fact that the colt was caught wide without cover. He undertook to report back if there is anything amiss with Junglized subsequent to the race. Mr Alexiou confirmed the colt will now be spelled.

Mandee (Race 2): rider B Shinn stated that after obtaining a forward position, his mount was forced three wide near the 900m when Samadoubt shifted out. He added that soon after straightening his mount became under pressure and weakened over the final 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Mr C Maher stated that the filly travelled up well to Sydney and he was confident it would run well today. He added he attributed the performance principally to the difficult run that the filly endured throughout the event, however in light of today’s performance it would now be spelled.

Cramming (Race 3): slow to begin and then crowded shortly after by Low Places, which shifted in. Overraced in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery.

Soviet Courage (Race 3): a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding lost its off-fore plate in running..

Moral Victory (Race 5): rider B Spriggs stated that with the gelding coming back in distance today he settled further back in the field than he had anticipated due to the strong tempo and in his view raced a little flat. He added Moral Victory would also benefit from a step up in distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed gelding was mildly lame in the near-foreleg. Trainer Mr T Martin stated in his view the gelding may have been flattened by its trial on Monday, 7 November 2016 and indicated it had pleased the stable leading into today’s race. Mr Martin was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Moral Victory’s next race start.

Kudero (Race 5): when questioned in respect to her mount leading today, App. D Panya stated she was issued with no specific instructions as to where to position her mount in the run, other than to make use of the inside draw and hold the rail. She added, after commencing fairly, she allowed her mount to hold the inside position and when Meusault did not cross her mount in the early stages she improved to that runner’s inside and ultimately led without being pressured. App. Panya further stated that throughout the middle stages, although she was aware the tempo her mount had set was strong, the gelding would not come back underneath her despite her efforts and consequently she set too quick a tempo in the middle stages.

Wine Tales (Race 6): rider App. L Magorrian stated that his mount was standing satisfactorily in the barriers, but after commencing a little awkward, his mount was reluctant to stretch out in the early stages despite his riding and consequently settled further back than intended. Trainer Mr C Waller was advised a waring would be placed on the mare. Mr Waller indicated he would now endeavour to step Wine Tales up in distance..

Redoutable Heart (Race 8): when questioned, App. L Magorrian stated, after finding a position behind Eminent Duke in the early stages, when the tempo eased near the 1000m his mount commenced to overrace and as a consequence was checked to avoid the heels of Eminent Duke. He added as a result Redoutable Heart ran out, which then allowed Asinara, which was positioned to his inside, to obtain a position on the back of Eminent Duke and as a consequence his mount was left racing wide without cover for the remainder of the event. App. Magorrian further stated that he was briefly able to obtain a position behind Eminent Duke again near the 500m, before improving to that runner’s outside soon after straightening, whereby his mount finished the race off well.

Raphael's Cat (Race 9): knuckled on jumping. Rider B Shinn stated that the horse overraced outside the lead and consequently was left without a finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed superficial abrasions to the near-hind gaskin. Co-trainer Mr A Bott concurred with the views of B Shinn and undertook to report back to the Stewards on the progress of Raphael’s Cat subsequent to the race.

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