RACE 1: AGM CLASS D HANDICAP 1200M 6 STARTERS

RIGHT ACE (G Chambers) and SHORTAZ (D Turner (A)) were slow away. Jockey G LEFOE, rider of STIRLING LAKE was questioned over his riding instructions and as to why his mount had gotten so far back. Jockey G LEFOE stated that STIRLING LAKE had no speed early and is looking for more ground. Jockey G LEFOE was told his explanation would be noted, however Stewards advised that in future to ride in a manner which was not open for query.

1^ST FLICKERING KEN 2^ND HE’S TOUGH ENOUGH 3^RD STIRLING LAKE

RACE 2: PIONEER PARK’S AFL GRAND FINAL CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200M 9 STARTERS

BAYMONDE (D Oakford (A)) was slow away. WELL OFF (G Lefoe) jumped awkwardly bumping SWITCHBY (B Cornell). Approaching 600M Jockey G CHAMBERS had to ease her mount slightly wen tightened for room in between runners.

1^ST ACHTUNG MAYBE 2^ND CENTRE EDITION 3^RD WELL OFF

RACE 3: HORSE OF THE YEAR CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1100M 9 STARTERS

YELLOW CARD (B Cornell) had to be checked shortly after jumping due to CANTABILE (B Huppatz) jumping awkwardly.

1^ST GOLD ACTION 2^ND ASSIFF 3^RD JEST IN TIME

RACE 4: YOUNG GUNS II OPEN HANDICAP 1100M 9 STARTERS

DANGER’S PRIDE (D Turner (A)) was fractious in the gates. Approaching 600M Jockey T NORTON had to ease his mount PALOOKA to avoid the heels of SUMMERSET COUNTY (B Huppatz) who was shifting in. Jockey B HUPPATZ was reminded of his obligations to be two lengths clear of other runners when shifting ground.

1^ST PALOOKA 2^ND SUMMERSET COUNTY 3^RD ST. MILLI

All winners were swabbed

SPECIAL STEWARDS REPORT – 25 AUGUST 2001

Trainer V OLDFIELD was charged by Stewards under Local Rule of Racing NT 77 – Failing to notify Stewards and lodge a letter of authority to leave a licensed or registered person in charge of his stables in his absence for a period longer than 48 hours. Trainer V OLDFIELD was fined the sum of $200.

An Inquiry was concluded into the fall of BELLILE, ridden by Apprentice D FOSTER at approximately the 600M mark in the Open Handicap on 11 August 2001. After taking evidence from S BURROWS rider of BINOCULARS, D DILLON rider of DANGER’S PRIDE, M CORNELL rider of FACTORWAY and Apprentice D FOSTER and after viewing the different video angles of the race, Stewards found that no one rider was to blame for the fall. No further action was taken.

The Stewards Room