The Stewards have interviewed Mr J Size, the trainer of CROSSBORDERPEGASUS, regarding his application to add blinker with one cowl on the right side to the gears to be worn by the horse in the stated race.  It is noted that whilst CROSSBORDERPEGASUS was successful in its previous start on 4 May 2025, when equipped with a butterfly bit and tongue tie, the Stewards issued a warning in relation to the horse’s racing manners for hanging in and proving difficult to ride out.

Mr Size advised that, in his opinion, the gear adjustment has assisted the horse’s racing manners as demonstrated in its barrier trials on 16 May 2025 and 22 May 2025.  He is satisfied that this addition will allow the horse to race in a more tractable manner.

After considering Mr Size’s application and reviewing the relevant barrier trials, the Stewards have approved the request for CROSSBORDERPEGASUS to wear blinker with one cowl on the right side, in addition to its existing gear, for the stated race on 31 May 2025.