Post race reports from recent meetings.
HAWKESBURY – February 25
RACE 3: Big On Fame – trainer Scott Singleton reported the gelding pulled up well and in his opinion did not handle the hot conditions.Platinum Jack – trainer Scott Singleton reported the gelding, which was galloped on, was found to have some swelling to the off-hind, however had pleased the stable since.
RACE 9 – Forbidden Jewel – trainer Scott Singleton advised the mare pulled up lame in the off foreleg and has now been retired to stud.RANDWICK – February 27
RACE 1: Springbok Flyer - trainer Chris Waller advised that the gelding had pulled up well and would continue with its preparation.RACE 6: Amicus – trainer Chris Waller advised that the mare had pulled up well and would continue with its preparation.
HAWKESBURY – February 25Race 1: Anthelion – trainer John O'Shea reported that the filly was found to have a laceration to its near-hind leg and was also found to have a bone chip in its off foreleg. O'Shea advised that Anthelion would receive veterinary treatment and will be spelled.
ROSEHILL – February 24Race 1: Thar – trainer John O'Shea advised that a veterinary inspection, including an endoscopic examination, had revealed no abnormalities and he confirmed the advice to Stewards that he would apply a tongue tie to the colt at its next start.
Race 6: Metallic Crown – trainer Chris Waller advised that the colt had pulled up with no abnormalities and indicated it was now the intention to spell Metallic Crown whereby it will be gelded.Race 7: Dubaiinstyle – trainer Chris Waller advised the colt had pulled up with no abnormalities and it would now be the intention to remove the ear muffs before its next race start.
Race 8: Super Mover – trainer John Sargent advised that a veterinary inspection of the gelding, including an endoscopic examination, had not revealed any abnormalities and it was the stable's intention to continue on with its preparation. Sargent was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required before Super Mover would be permitted to start again.SANDOWN February 17
Race 2 - Rushmore – trainer Brian Gentle confirmed the gelding pulled up well and is continuing on.Race 3 - Tomic Miss – trainer Troy Corstens advised the mare pulled up with stiffness but will be continuing on with her preparation.
Race 7 - Diamond Jim – trainer Robbie Laing confirmed the gelding pulled up fine and he will trial before racing again.Houdini the Great – trainer Troy Corstens has confirmed that the gelding has pulled up fine and is carrying on with its preparation.
Race 8 - Kincaple Chief – trainer David Hayes advised the gelding didn’t handle the wet track well and is continuing on with his preparation.Werribee February 19
Race 3 – Eloquence – trainer John Gunning has confirmed the filly has been retired.Race 4 – Bahir Dar – trainer Paul Banks advised the gelding pulled up fine.
Flemington February 20Race 7 - Exosphere – stable representative David Charles reported the colt pulled up really well and is continuing on.
Ballarat February 21Race 6 - Amiee’s Choice – trainer Brendan McCarthy advised that he had the mare scoped post race to find that she was heavily in season and is continuing on with her preparation.
Bendigo February 23Race 1 - Gwenneth – a stable representative for trainer Stephen Theodore has reported the filly had pulled up shin sore and would be spelled.
Race 2 - Just On Spec – trainer Brian McKnight reported the colt has pulled up shin sore and would be spelled.Race 5 - Gottakeepthefaith – trainer Luke Oliver reported the mare may have been affected by the hot conditions, but today was well and would continue on with its preparation.