Riding Changes:

* No other suitable rider available

Race 1 - O'Sullivans Transport SV 2YO Maiden Plate - 1100m

When the gates opened Sweet Corn was hampered when tightened for room between Shockforce and Sierra Madre, which was taken in by Atin.

In the early and middle stages of the race Sweet Corn raced greenly.

Near the 500 metres and again near the 400 metres Majestic Radiance, which was over-racing, had to be checked off the heels of Juggle.

Near the 100 metres Luminaire had to be eased when tightened for room between Juggle and Ancient Valley, which was taken in slightly by Sierra Madre.

Race 2 - Matthew Davis Australia C,G & E Maiden Plate - 1400m

Acting on a report from the Starter regarding the unruly behavior of Heywood when being loaded into the stalls, Stewards notified Mr. M. Poloni part owner, trainer of the gelding, that they were placing a warning against Heywood and should the gelding perform again in a similar manner, action may be taken against it. Mr. Poloni was further notified he must be in receipt of a Barrier Test Certificate for the gelding before racing again.

Shortly after the start Lilantrace had to be eased when tightened for room between Peepers and Lawskin, which was taken in slightly by Retaliation, which in turn was taken in by Killatilla (J. Keating), which shifted in. J. Keating was notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Near the 1100 metres Peepers had to be eased off the heels of Lawskin. As a consequence Aggravate, which was following Peepers, had to be eased to avoid the heels of that gelding.

Approaching the 800 metres Paper Counter, which had been racing to the inside of Lawskin, began to falter and then fell. Educated Shot (NZ) and Heywood, which were following, were hampered in consequence.

Race 3 - Elmore Newsagency F & M Maiden Plate - 1400m

Passing the 900 metres Oakwood Miss had to eased off the heels of Adieu.

Approaching the 600 metres Oakwood Miss, which was laying out slightly, had to be checked off the heels of Adieu.

Race 4 - Tooheys New F & M Class 1 Handicap - 1600m

When the gates opened Bread Maker was slow to begin.

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight Miss Kashani (NZ) was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

Race 5 - Milnes Elmore Cup - 1600m

No report

Race 6 - Wesfarmers Landmark Class 2 Handicap - 1000m

No report.

Race 7 - Brian Dunn Bendigo Class 3 Handicap - 1600m

No report.

Race 8 - Herb Holmberg Memorial Class 3 Handicap - 1300m

Near the 800 metres Frelita brushed the running rail.

Near the 200 metres Storm Attack experienced some difficulty in obtaining a clear run.

Near the 100 metres Nobody had to be eased off the heels of Stalking Moon.

SWAB SAMPLES -

Swab samples were taken from the following winners - Crushed Ice (Race 1), Merlin's Law (Race 5), Royal Guardian (Race 6),

A random swab sample was taken from At The Time (NZ) (Race 3) which was unplaced

ADJOURNED INQUIRIES

An inquiry was adjourned into the reason for Mr. J. Blakey's late notification of W. Hokai as the rider for Torriva (Race 4)

FINES & EXPLANATIONS

The explanation of Mr. J. Cram trainer of Bread Maker regarding his late notification of M. Heagney as the rider of the mare, was accepted. (Race 4)

The Stewards Room