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Tenterk (R. Milnes) – near the 1000m shifted in onto EXALTED JOY. Rider was reminded of her obligations when shifting ground.

Geeijo (T. Pannell) - slow to begin.

Grint (K. Crowther) – rider explained that she was not instructed to lead in this event; however, the gelding jumped away better than it had at its previous starts and then after giving it some encouragement early, GRINT improved to obtain the lead of its own accord. She added that, in her opinion, the addition of blinkers and the step up in distance had resulted in the gelding settling closer than she had anticipated.

Rokabye Warrior (S. Payne) – inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

Exalted Joy (J. Potter) – had to be steadied momentarily near the 1000m when TENTERK shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

CARRIBEAN BREEZE (E. Finnegan) - late scratching by order of the Stewards at 8.30 am acting on confirmed advice from Trainer, Mr C. Reardon that due to an incident at his stables this morning, he would have difficulty transporting the filly to the races.

Esticon (A. Livesey) - slow to begin.

Halliwell (NZ) (J. Eaton) - jumped away awkwardly.

Sumambistarr (J. Holder) – rider reported that the filly raced flat and that, in his opinion, may benefit from a freshen up.

Throne Of God (T. Johnson) - slow to begin. Held up from near the 400m until inside the 200m. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the straight.

Exalted Fire (R. Milnes) – rider reported that the gelding hung out throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Test The Law (J. Opperman) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Aspen Colorado (GER) (K. Crowther) – held up from the 500m until the entrance to the straight and then had difficulty obtaining clear ground until near the 200m when it became disappointed when attempting a run between THRILL KILL, which shifted out slightly and OUTTA COMPTON, which held its line and then was obliged to alter course and had difficulty obtaining clear ground until approaching the 100m.

CROWN MINT (A. Livesey) – injured its off side hip in its float en route to course. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival on course and was deemed unsuitable to race. First aid administered. Acting on this advice Stewards withdrew CROWN MINT at 10.55am.

I Need A Drink (R. Milnes) – held up from near the 400m until approaching the 200m.

Chambers Bay (K. Crowther) – inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight. Rider reported that, in her opinion, the gelding did not see out the distance of today’s event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Delta Tango (E. Finnegan) – rider reported that the mare slipped behind near the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Reservoir Dog (J. Opperman) – inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight. Rider explained that after being caught wide in the early stages, he was able to gain cover and from that stage the gelding travelled well. He added that after being placed under pressure near the 500m, RESERVOIR DOG failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Bona Fide Star (J. Doyle) – slipped behind on jumping away and was slow into stride. In the vicinity of the 1300m improved onto the heels of EXTRA HOT and had to be steadied for a short distance.

Hard Prince (J. Toeroek) – near the 70m was brushed slightly by MAXILDO. Near the 30m was contacted and taken off its course by MAXILDO until the finish of the event.

Maxildo (S. Payne) - jumped away awkwardly. Hung out under pressure in the straight. Near the 70m shifted out and brushed HARD PRINCE. Near the 30m continued out and made contact with HARD PRINCE and continued to take that gelding out until the finish of the event. Rider was advised to make a greater effort to keep his mounts straight when they commence to shift ground in future.

Navy Gold (J. Opperman) – at the entrance to the straight was hampered and taken wider by EXTRA HOT, which shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Extra Hot (D. Tourneur) – at the entrance to the straight shifted out to improve and doing so made contact with NAVY GOLD, which was hampered when taken wider. Rider was reprimanded under AR131(a) and advised, in future, to ensure that there is sufficient room prior to commencing to shift ground.

Our Divinyl (J. Holder) – raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. Had to momentarily ease at the entrance to the straight and alter course when KEYMAN shifted out into its running line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Keyman (T. Johnson) – at the entrance to the straight shifted out and away from NAVY GOLD into the running line of OUR DIVINYL.

Correct weight was delayed to allow J. Toeroek (HARD PRINCE), placed second, to view the vision in the straight. After doing so, J. Toeroek lodged an objection against S. Payne (MAXILDO) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference in the straight. After considering the evidence, on viewing the official vision and acting on their own observations, Stewards upheld the protest and amended the result to:

First No. 2 HARD PRINCE

Second No. 3 MAXILDO

Third No. 7 EXTRA HOT

Fourth No. 1 BONA FIDE STAR

Chipson (R. Milnes) – raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event.

Lomax (C. Murray) - slow to begin. Inconvenienced near the 1300m when FLYWAY shifted in slightly.

POINTLESS PRAISE (J. Toeroek) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

CAPRICORN RIDGE (K. Crowther) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Flyway (F. Atkinson) – near the 1300m rolled in slightly and contacted LOMAX.

Chelimo (B. Price) – raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. Rider explained that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages of the event; however, when the pace increased inside the 1000m he was unable to improve with SPELMAN, the gelding dropped the bit and commenced to weaken from the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind leg (2/5). Trainer, Mr P. Nolan was advised that a Veterinary Clearance would be required prior to a future jump-out, trial or race.

Midnight Rush (J. Potter) – raced wide without cover throughout the event.

Frankie's Me Dad (J. Eaton) – laid out over the concluding 100m.

Spelman (A. Livesey) – laid out rounding the home turn. When Stewards questioned the rider in relation to the instructions she was provided in today’s event, A. Livesey explained that she was instructed to take up a position in the lead if possible and then from the vicinity of the 800m increase the tempo and try to extend her lead on the field. She stated that the gelding was comfortable in the lead and when asked to improve from the 800m SPELMAN responded well and increased the tempo. She added that the gelding laid out rounding the home turn and although not fully genuine, finished the event off well. Trainer, Mr M. Lewis confirmed the instructions provided today and advised that the instructions provided to A. Livesey were similar to those provided to rider, D. Tourneur at the gelding’s most recent start at Balaklava on 19 June 2024. He added that on that occasion, he had asked the rider to obtain a forward position towards the lead; however, the rider explained to him that after not jumping away well, from a wide barrier, he had formed the opinion that he not going to be able to obtain a position near the speed and elected to restrain and obtain cover. Stewards confirmed the instructions on that day with rider, D. Tourneur.

Klabel (NZ) (J. Toeroek) – shifted out in the vicinity of the 500m to improve and in doing so contacted TEXAN WINDSTORM, which was taken wider.

Sweet Baby Boom (T. Pannell) – raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. Inside the 1000m was inconvenienced and got its head up for a number of strides when TEXAN WINDSTORM shifted into its running line.

MAGNETIC EDGE (S. Payne) – lost its near hind plate during the event.

Texan Windstorm (M. Collett) – inside the 1000m shifted in onto SWEET BABY BOOM, which was forced to be steadied for a number of strides. Rider was severely reprimanded under AR131(a) and advised, in future, to ensure she is sufficiently clear prior to shifting ground. Near the 500m when inconvenienced was taken wider by KLABEL (NZ). Laid in under pressure in the straight.

Blow In (K. Crowther) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

The start of this event was delayed approximately four minutes to avoid a clash with an interstate event.

A Touch Frosty (M. Collett) – raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. Rider reported that the gelding never felt comfortable during the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Bellavardo (NZ) (A. Livesey) - jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride. Lost its near hind plate during the event.

Fizique (S. Logan) – rider reported that, in her opinion, the gelding did not handle today’s track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Santelmo Fuego (T. Pannell) – rider explained that the gelding travelled fairly in the early and middle stages; however, near the 700m commenced to shorten in its action and give ground and for this reason he did not ride SANTELMO FUEGO out in his normal manner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

Badiss (J. Potter) – Stewards questioned Co-trainer, Mr D. Magro in relation to the improved performance of the gelding, he explained that BADISS suffered severe interference near the 400m at its most recent run, which exacerbated the beaten margin. He added that, in his opinion, BADISS had continued to work well between races, was better suited by the extra distance of today’s race and racing on its home track.

King Of Avalon (NZ) (D. Tourneur) – Change of tactics - attempt to obtain cover in the event if possible. Settled back with cover. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event.

Sea Of Secrets (T. Johnstone) – inclined to lay in under pressure the straight.

Camberwood (A. Lindsay) – laid out under pressure in the straight.