Post race reports from recent meetings.

RANDWICK September 19

RACE 5: Stable representative Tom Ward reported that Ottoman will be freshened up and trial prior to its next race start.

RACE 6: Trainer John Thompson reported that Hooked had pulled up well and pleased the stable and it is the intention to progress to the G1 Epsom Handicap on October 3.

RACE 7: Trainer John Thompson reported that Tremec had pulled up well.

WYONG: September 19

RACE 3: Flash Gold’s trainer Kristen Buchanan reported that the gelding would now be spelled.

DONALD September 14

RACE 5: Dubai Opera’s trainer Danny Curran advised the stewards that the gelding had jarred up following the race and will now be freshened up and he will look to continue with its preparation on softer racing surfaces.

Indexes trainer Sonny Coombes advised the stewards that the gelding had pulled up with muscle soreness in the rump area and will now undergo chiropractic treatment before he decides on the future of its preparation.

RACE 6: Bayfury’s trainer Penny Reeve reported to the Stewards that the gelding had pulled up well following the race, however in her opinion is better suited to racing on softer track conditions.

RACE 7: Aldo’s Gold’s trainer Paul Preusker reported to the steward that the gelding had jarred up following the race and has now been sent for a spell.

FLEMINGTON September 12

RACE 1: Payroll’s trainer Richard Laming advised the stewards that the filly had pulled up well and he believed that it may have gotten its tongue over the bit during the race. He added that he has added a tongue tie to the filly’s gear and will now continue with its current preparation.

RACE 2: Kareeming’s trainer Pat Carey advised the stewards that the gelding had pulled up well following the race and he will now look to continue with its preparation.

Ruscello’s trainer Archie Alexander advised the stewards that the gelding, which made an unusual respiratory noise on pulling up, will undergo a dynamic endoscopic examination on a high speed treadmill and he will report back to the Stewards the results of that examination.

RACE 6: Kaepernick’s co-trainer Wayne Hawkes advised the stewards that the gelding had pulled up well after the race and they will now continue with its preparation.

RACE 7: Volkstok’n’Barrell’s trainer Donna Logan reported to the stewards that the gelding had pulled up well following the race and she will be continuing with its preparation.

RACE 8: Noble Protector’s trainer Robert Smerdon advised the stewards that the filly had pulled up well following the race and could offer no reason for the disappointing performance. He added that the stable will now continue with its current preparation.

ROSEHILL September 12

RACE 5: Bounding’s co-trainer Peter Snowden reported that the filly pulled up well, however will now be freshened up prior to racing again.

RACE 6: Stewards interviewed trainer John O'Shea regarding how Shards recovered following its disappointing performance. O'Shea stated that the stable had monitored the colt over the last few days and was of the view that in addition to racing further back than had been anticipated, due to being hampered at the start, the firmer track may not have been to its liking.

He added that Shards had otherwise pulled up well and a veterinary examination had not revealed any abnormalities. O'Shea said it was the stable's intention to continue the preparation of Shards to the Stan Fox Stakes whereby it will be the endeavour to ride the colt more positively.

A veterinary pathology report received by Racing NSW Official Veterinarian, Dr C Suann, on September 15 did not identify a specific cause for the poor performance. The matter was concluded, pending the results of post-race samples being analysed at the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory.

Holler’s trainer John O'Shea stated the colt had been monitored for the last few days since Saturday's disappointing performance and a veterinary examination had not revealed any abnormality. O'Shea stated it was the intention of the stable to trial the colt at Warwick Farm on September 25 where they would consider adding a tongue tie and in addition, they would transport Holler to attend the race meeting at Warwick Farm on September 23 in order to familiarise the colt with race day conditions before it races again. The stewards formally ruled that Holler must trial to their satisfaction.

A veterinary pathology report for Holler did not reveal any clinical significance, given that the sample was taken post race and the findings were consistent with a horse having just raced. O'Shea was advised that the report recommended a further evaluation of blood samples at rest and/or after light training to determine if there were further clinical findings of any significance. The matter was concluded, pending the results of post race samples being analysed at the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory.

RACE 7: Trainer Ron Quinton reported Boss Lane has been spelled.

KEMBLA GRANGE September 12

RACE 1: Stable representative N Robinson advised that Rosa's Magic was found to have a chip in her nearside knee following the run and had now been retired to stud.