Racing and Sports have scanned the stewards’ reports to find the key information punters need to know from Australian racing on Saturday December 17.

Randwick:

Don't Doubt Her (Race 1): a post-race veterinary examination of the filly, which failed to run on in the straight, revealed it to be displaying a poor post-race recovery and had sustained a laceration to the near-hind pastern.

Tiger By The Tale (Race 1): a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery and the thumps, which required treatment. Trainer Mr D Williams was asked to provide a veterinary clearance prior to Tiger By The Tale being permitted to race again.

Dunatun (Race 3): slow to begin and shortly after the start ran out, resulting in rider T Angland becoming unbalanced. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Norah Girl (Race 3): raced keenly and refused to settle in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr A Kehoe advised that the filly would now be spelled and undertook to trial Norah Girl prior to its next race start.

Vinland (Race 3): a post-race veterinary examination revealed colt to be displaying a poor post-race recovery and a cardiac irregularity. Trainer Mr T McEvoy was advised a veterinary clearance, including the results of an ECG, would be required prior to Vinland trialling to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

Press Report (Race 4): began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout the middle stages and was inclined to overrace. Near the 600m was hampered when taken wider by Hetty Heights.

Hetty Heights (Race 4): near the 600m was hampered when taken out by Tree Of Jesse. A post-race veterinary examination revealed mare to be displaying heat stress. Trainer Mrs K Waugh was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Hetty Heights being permitted to race again.

Queen Of Wands (Race 4): a post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to the off-hind cannon.

Way Too Good (Race 4): a post-race veterinary examination revealed multiple abrasions to the off-hind hock and a laceration to the off-hind cannon.

Upscale (Race 4): when questioned regarding the mare settling further back, B Avdulla stated he had anticipated trailing Butterboom, which he expected to go forward and lead, however when that runner did not take up the lead and cross in the early stages, he was obliged to race further back than intended. He added Upscale failed to travel at any stage and raced flat today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Mr K Lees concurred with B Avdulla that Upscale raced flat today and added it is now the intention to give the mare a let up.

Not A Gypsy (Race 5): rider K McEvoy stated his mount travelled comfortably in the early stages, but from the 1200m he was obliged to place some pressure on his mount to hold its position, however the mare failed to respond and was very disappointing in its failure to finish off the race. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Co-trainer Mr Paul Snowden advised the Stewards a veterinary inspection of Not A Gypsy at the stables subsequent to the race revealed the gelding to have an elevated heart rate and was feeling the effects of the heat. Mr Snowden further advised that an endoscopic examination had not revealed any abnormality. Mr Snowden was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Not A Gypsy being permitted to race again.

Manuel (Race 6): on straightening had to be steadied when crowded between Flash Fibian and Too Fast For Love (B Melham), which shifted out abruptly. Stewards accepted that B Melham had endeavoured to correct his mount as soon as he shifted ground. Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race.

Flash Fibian (Race 6): a post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the near-hind pastern.

Big Memory (Race 7): bumped on jumping. Passing the 200m had to be steadied when crowded between Amovatio and Fabrizio, which was weakening, and was taken out by Dibayani (D Oliver). D Oliver was advised to exercise more care. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a laceration to the near-fore tendon and it was sent to the Randwick Equine Centre for veterinary attention.

Sense Of Occasion (Race 7): Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight before shifting to the inside of Dibayani near the 200m to obtain clear running.

Fabrizio (Race 7): rider T Clark stated he had anticipated taking up a forward position and from his wide draw was able to position himself outside High Midnight. He added he was reluctant to ride his mount forward to cross High Midnight as Fabrizio can overrace. As a consequence he elected to remain at the girth of High Midnight. He added soon after leaving the 600m his mount was under pressure and raced like it had come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the off-side hock. Co-trainer Mrs G Waterhouse advised the gelding had pleased her in the lead up to today's race and they were confident of its chances. She said that in her opinion Fabrizio has come to the end of its preparation and will now be spelled. Mrs Waterhouse further advised that Fabrizio will be fully vetted by the stable veterinarian tomorrow and an endoscopic examination will be included. She undertook to report back the results of the veterinary examination in the days subsequent.

His Majesty (Race 8): slow to begin (2L).

Inz'n'out (Race 8): App. J Innes Jr stated he followed Kuro in the run hoping that runner would take him into the race. He added that when Kuro did not improve as he had anticipated he shifted back to the inside of that runner making the home turn in an endeavour to make ground, but Inz'n'out was disappointing in its failure to respond to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr G Ryan advised that Inz'n'out would now be spelled.

Kuro (Race 8): rider H Bowman stated the only excuse he could offer for today's disappointing run was it did not handle today's track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J Pride advised that in his opinion the disappointing performance could be directly attributable to the track conditions.

Zaukonig (Race 9): slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had developed a haematoma to the near-side elbow region on cooling down.

Turfane (Race 9): a post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse bled from both nostrils. Trainer Mr S Hasan was advised Turfane would incur the mandatory three month ban and must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.

Flemington:

Jacqui's Joy (Race 2): rider Ryan Maloney could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Toorak Rose (Race 3): shifted in abruptly after being brushed by Sister Kitty Mac at the start. Held up for clear running from the 600m until passing the 400m.

Ponte Roma (Race 3): a post race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in both forelegs and will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

Sassoon (Race 4): slow to begin. Rider Jarrod Fry reported that his was agitated pre-race which in his view was detrimental to its chances today. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Shamkiyr (Race 5): began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages before being allowed to stride forward to take up a position leading the field near the 1400m. Eased down over the concluding stages; a post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a poor recovery and will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

Puccini (Race 5): over-raced in the early stages. Rider Stephen Baster reported his mount over-raced in the early stages and may have jarred up on today’s track. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities other than a delayed recovery.

Zupacharged (Race 6): bounded in the air as the start was effected and lost ground. Rider Cory Parish accidentally dropped his left rein near the 150m.

Shakespearean Lass (Race 6): rider Jack Martin stated his mount would be better suited on a track with more give. Post race endoscopy detected a degree of internal exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage which may have affected the mare’s racing performance and a veterinary clearance is required prior to racing again.

Gallic Chieftain (Race 7): slow to begin. Rider Mark Zahra explained that his mount was unable to muster sufficient speed in the early stages to obtain a more forward position and added that the horse made good ground from the home turn but was unable to rein in the winner in the strong headwind in the straight.

Payroll (Race 7): slow to begin and then knuckled. Rider Dwayne Dunn stated his mount got further than anticipated after beginning slowly then struggled to make up ground. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Honorius (Race 7): raced wide without cover. Rider Jordan Childs stated his mount travelled well until put under pressure at the 600m where it failed to respond to his riding. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Wolf Cry (Race 9): became unbalanced when hampered at the 150m by Danger Close which shifted in away from My Survivor and made contact with Wolf Cry. Rider Mark Zahra stated his mount would benefit from the run. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

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