Overview
- In the Group 3 race at Otaki, Road To Paris veered right about 50 metres from the post and dislodged jockey Masa Hashizume.
- Ammirati, ridden by Matt Cartwright, was impeded by the sudden move but kept enough momentum to prevail in a tight finish.
- Connections of runner-up Tulsa King lodged a protest seeking a change to the placings, which stewards dismissed following an inquiry.
- Paramedics cleared Hashizume to continue riding after on-course checks, and Road To Paris was reported uninjured.
- The race was worth about £66,000, and the win marked trainer Stephen Marsh’s third Wellington Stakes victory.