Riding Changes:

• Ms T. Gray was permitted to replace M. Allen as there were no other senior riders available.
• V. Duric was severely reprimanded for being unable to fulfil his engagement due to being overweight.

Race 1 -TOOHEYS NEW SUPER VOBIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE

"KENRIVA" began awkwardly and lost ground and "BALLYALICE" was slow to begin. Near the 200 metres "KATIE LOU" shifted out and brushed "KELTRICITY".

Race 2 - TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS MAIDEN PLATE (1)

At the entrance to the straight "CELTIC PEACE" and "HE'S A GUN" bumped due to both horses shifting ground.

Shortly after this incident "ARKMANN" which was weakening, had to be eased when tightened for room by "DANCERE" which after obtaining a narrow run on the inside of "HE'S A GUN", was taken in by that gelding. A. Darmanin rider of "HE'S A GUN" was notified he must do his utmost to keep his mount straight and protect his fellow riders at all times.

Race 3 -BAIRNSDALE LOCKSMITHS MAIDEN PLATE (2)

In the early and middle stages of the race "OCEAN LAKE" raced ungenerously. From the 600 metres until the entrance to the straight, "RAAZAULAR" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

Race 4 -RON POKE FUNERALS MAIDEN PLATE (1)

Prior to being loaded into it's barrier stall "BAROMETER FALLING" struck the running rail and sustained a cut to it's off hind leg. "BAROMETER FALLING" was then examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the gelding was unfit to run. Acting on this advice Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "BAROMETER FALLING" at 1.37 p.m.

All monies bet for a win and/or place and concession betting on "BAROMETER FALLING" to be refunded. All successful bets on horses prior to time of withdrawal of "BAROMETER FALLING" are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket:
Win Bets: 8 cents
Place Bets: 8 cents
Winning Concession Bets: 8 cents
Doubles Bets: 8 cents
All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket.

On jumping away "FLYING ARCH" knuckled. "FLYING ARCH" then shifted out and hampered "LARA TYCOON" and "BRYDAN".

Near the 1200 metres "RULING RANCH" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "FLYING ARCH" which shifted out.

Shortly after this incident "LARA TYCOON" shifted in across the heels of "STAR OF DAWN" and in doing so struck the running rail.

In the home straight "RULING RANCH" had a tendency to lay in under pressure.

On return to scale the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that "STAR OF DAWN", which had been eased down in the straight, had been galloped on the off hind leg.

Race 5 -LAKES ENTRANCE MINI GOLF MAIDEN PLATE (2)

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. S. Webb, trainer of "JARAJI" who stated that the filly was suffering an elevated temperature, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "JARAJI" at 9.55 a.m. Mr. Webb will submit a Veterinary Certificate to the Club in respect of "JARAJI".

On jumping away 2 was tightened for room between "SIR GALAWAY" and "RHAPSODY IN RED" which shifted out.

Passing the 600 metres and rounding the home turn "SIR GALAWAY" was held up for a run.

At the entrance to the straight "DIESEL CLAUSE", which had been taken out slightly by "BOORTKOI BREAKER" had to be checked to avoid the heels of "NICKELS AND DIMES" which shifted in slightly. In the straight "SIR GALAWAY" had a tendency to lay in under pressure.

Race 6 -EAST COAST PLUMBING SUPPLIES CLASS 1 HANDICAP

Turning out of the straight "CARDASH" had to be checked off the heels of "RACING DOT" which shifted out.

After passing the 200 metres "SUPREME KNIGHT" had to be checked when tightened for room between "BRIAG" and "BROTHER DANIEL" which after initially shifting out away from "FIRST BLEND (NZ)" was then taken out further by that mare.

Subsequent to the event the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that "STAR OF SALE" was bleeding from one nostril. Under the Rules of Racing "STAR OF SALE" is deemed not to be a bleeder.

Race 7- PEELS TOURIST & FERRY SERVICES LAKES ENTRANCE CUP

"BEAU TIES" jumped away awkwardly.

Just prior to straightening "SILVER REBEL" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "HOLY GRAIL (NZ)" which shifted in.

Approaching the 200 metres "HOLY GRAIL (NZ)" changed course to obtain a run on the outside of "BOORTKOI PHANTOM".

Race 8 - LAKES CENTRAL HOTEL MOTEL CLASS 3 HANDICAP

On jumping away "NO OTHER PLAYER" was hampered when tightened for room between "RARE TRYST" which shifted in and "THREAD NEEDLE" which was taken out by "POOKY BEAR".

Race 9 - 8 RAR-LONG HAI MEMORIAL CLASS 4 HANDICAP

Prior to correct weight being declared Miss S. Wynne rider of 1, third placegetter, requested to view the Stewards' patrol video rounding the home turn with a view to lodging an objection. After viewing the patrol Video and the TV version of the race, Miss Wynne decided not to proceed with an objection.

Near the 400 metres "BOORTKOI MUSTANG" had to be checked when tightened for room between "GOLD DEPUTY" and "ARGENT RULER" (V. Duric) which had a tendency to hang out then shifted out. After taking into account that "ARGENT RULER" had a tendency to lay out, Stewards took no action other than to severely reprimand V. Duric and notify him that he must endeavour to keep his mounts straight when placed in similar circumstances in the future.

In the early part of the straight "BOREMAX" was inconvenienced by "PARADISE D'OR" which shifted in when improving.

Race 10 - RSL GLENARA DIGGERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP

"MOOKCOLLO" and "KARANGI LASS" were slow to begin.

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight "BONNY BREW" was held up.

In the straight "BONNY BREW" had a tendency to lay in under pressure.

AJOURNED INQUIRIES

Stewards adjourned an inquiry into M. Allen being unavailable to fulfil his engagements.

Race 1 - Random swab - SPIRACI the winner of the race.
Race 3 - Routine swab - LADY VALOIS (NZ) the winner of the race.
Race 5 - Routine swab - RHAPSODY IN RED the winner of the race.
Race 7 - Random swab -HOLY GRAIL (NZ) the winner of the race.
Race 9 - Routine swab - TINA'S WAY the winner of the race.

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