Promising sprinter Vizard put in a shocker today, in the listed Beaufine Stakes at Belmont. First-up after a spell, Vizard ridden by Paul Harvey, started equal favourite but was beaten 9.75lens in 2nd-last position.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Harvey advised that the gelding raced in a flat manner. Trainer George Daly advised that the gelding’s performance indicated that it may not have fully recovered from its recent trial on 6 July 2009 and further it was now his intention to send it for a spell. A post race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an elevated heart rate.