See also » Legitimus-makes-all-in-Gowran-opener
She must have got stage fright the last day as I expected her to run well. I've always liked her although I seem to be in a minority around our place. The dam was an expensive foal at Keeneland, and is from the same family as Dartmouth. She could be a nice filly next year. J S Bolger, trainer

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Moritzburg (GB), trained by M.Halford, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. The Stewards enquired into the slow start of Moritzburg (GB) where he subsequently lost a lot of ground in the early stages. Derek Cullen, Turf Club Starter, stated that the horses loaded into stalls but K.J. Manning, rider of Legitimus, shouted that he was having difficulty with his mount. Consequently he waited until that rider was satisfied with his mount and released the starting mechanism when all riders were ready. He was adamant that K.J. Manning was the only rider who expressed any difficulty. Matt White, Stalls Handlers Team Leader concurred with Derek Cullen's evidence and added that the handler who assisted in holding Moritzburg (GB) when it became fractious in the stalls did not hear any shout from C.P. Hoban expressing any problem and furthermore that K.J. Manning was the only rider to call the starters attention. C.P. Hoban, rider, stated that he had clearly shouted to the starter that he was not ready to start but the gates opened after K.J. Manning had given a positive call. Michael Halford, trainer of Moritzburg (GB) relayed the explanation that C.P. Hoban had given to him post race. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that a fair start had been effected and took no further action.

For two yrs old only, maidens at starting which are EBF eligible
Weights - 9st 5lb; Fillies allowed 5lb