L. Smith replaced C. Lever as the rider of SUN HALO owing to C. Lever being indisposed through illness.

BISHA MON (B. Claridge) jumped away awkwardly; in turn that gelding shifted in making contact with EL ZANA (C. Lindop), resulting in that mare becoming unbalanced and losing ground.

In the vicinity of the 800 metres CALIFORNIA ROSE (J. Bowditch) shifted in onto SIMONDE (D. Tootell) who in turn was taken in onto BISHA MON (B. Claridge) resulting in that gelding being inconvenienced.

Racing inside the 600 metres LOOK ‘N’ LEARN (M. Hoppo), which commenced to race fiercely and show a tendency to lay out, shifted out resulting in HILLS OF FIRE (D. Azis) being taken out onto SUN HALO (L. Smith).

S. Price reported to Stewards that HOUSE GUEST showed a tendency to lay out throughout the event and racing in the vicinity of the 300 metres, that gelding shifted out slightly; at the same time SIMONDE (D. Tootell) shifted in, resulting in those two horses bumping together.

RAMEN (M. Hoppo) jumped away awkwardly resulting in that gelding shifting out and making contact with MARCLASE (M. Neilson).

Shortly after SIMMS COVE (Darren Holland) shifted out onto ESPRIT DE FURY (D. Carney) resulting in that mare being taken out onto RAMEN (M. Hoppo). In turn that gelding was tightened for galloping room.

FONNIX (W. Hokai) showed a tendency to lay in placing its rider at a disadvantage in riding the filly out to the line.

SIMMS COVE (Darren Holland) showed a tendency to lay out in the straight. A subsequent veterinary inspection of that gelding revealed muscle soreness in the near side shoulder.

A veterinary inspection of FONNIX following the running of the race revealed that the filly had suffered a laceration to the gum.

JACKS suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the running of the race. As this was the second occasion that the gelding had bled, Mr. S. Coombs, trainer of JACKS, was advised that the gelding was now banned from racing for life under ARR 53A.

Racing to the 1500 metres HOSTLER (M. Hoppo) shifted in resulting in LUST FOR POWER (NZ) (S. Price) being taken in onto HE’S THE SAINT (J. Maund) resulting in that gelding having to be checked and losing its position.

M. Hoppo was subsequently charged with Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and after pleading guilty to the charge, was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Saturday, 25^th August and to expire at midnight on Wednesday, 5^th September 2001; a period of two metropolitan meetings. M. Hoppo was advised that his previous good record and guilty plea had been taken into account when coming to a penalty.

Mr. J.A. O’Connor, trainer of HOSTLER, reported to Stewards that the gelding had returned to Scale with its tongue over the bit and as a result permission was granted to Mr. O’Connor for a tongue tie to be used on the gelding in future races.

D. Carney replaced C. Lever as the rider of MANILOW.

A swab sample was taken from OUTLAWS, winner of the race.

PEKOE (C. Lindop) and RUSH OF ANGELS (M. Hoppo) were both slow to begin.

Racing inside the 1000 metres CLASSIC WHITE (M. Neilson) shifted in onto MANILOW (D. Carney) who in turn was taken in onto KENTON KNIGHT (L. Smith) resulting in that gelding being tightened for galloping room, striking the running rail and being forced to lose its position.

M. Neilson was advised that a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) would be laid against him. At the request of M. Neilson, this inquiry was adjourned until one hour prior to the first race on Saturday, 25^th August 2001 to allow his master, Mr. B. Dunn, to be present.

Racing inside the 1000 metres the saddle on KENTON KNIGHT commenced to slip resulting in L. Smith, rider of the gelding, being dislodged from KENTON KNIGHT in the vicinity of the 100 metres. L. Smith suffered an injury to the right thumb and was ruled unfit to ride for the remainder of the day.

In the vicinity of the 100 metres ASSUME THE CROWN (T. Creek) shifted in slightly under riding resulting in PEKOE (C. Lindop) being inconvenienced.

A veterinary inspection of WESTMINSTER HALL following the running of the race revealed a puncture laceration to the off fore pastern.

MANILOW suffered a laceration to the off hind fetlock during the running of the race.

T. Creek replaced C. Lever as the rider of SIGN OF JEUNE and W. Hokai replaced L. Smith as the rider of TUCKLAN LAD.

Shortly after the start SIGN OF JEUNE (T. Creek) shifted in onto STRIKING PLUME (S. Price) who in turn shifted in and away from SIGN OF JEUNE. In consequence SHUTAYR (C. Symons) was taken in onto NINA SOPHIA (D. Azis) who in turn was taken in onto ROSE OF CAITLIN (Darren Holland) resulting in that mare being tightened for galloping room and having to be eased. Stewards took no further action as they believed no one rider was responsible.

In the vicinity of the 800 metres STRIKING PLUME (S. Price) commenced to race fiercely resulting in that horse shifting out and making contact with SHUTAYR (C. Symons) forcing that horse wider on the track.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres NETTLES (W. Kerford) shifted out to improve its position; at the same time LAWFUL POKER (J. Bowditch) shifted in slightly resulting in those two horses bumping together.

A veterinary inspection of RIMULA following the running of the race revealed that the mare was suffering a haematoma to the off fore cannon.

Acting on confirmed advice that NEWSFLASH was showing early signs of a virus, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of that gelding at 9.05 am.

A swab sample was taken from EASY LANDING, winner of the race.

SECRET HAZE (S. Price) and SKYBEAU (NZ) (G. Dorol) were both slow to begin.

In the vicinity of the 800 metres MUSTINAIR (B. Vale) shifted in slightly; at the same time RORALISM (P. Gatt) shifted out, resulting in CZAR HERO (NZ) (S. Arnold) being tightened for galloping room between those two horses.

Racing inside the 100 metres IN PERIL (G. Hoobin) shifted in under riding resulting in RECKABAR (D. Missen) being inconvenienced.

A veterinary inspection of SHINDAGHA MISS on its arrival on course found that the mare had suffered a head trauma in the float and as a result Stewards, acting on veterinary advice, withdrew SHINDAGHA MISS at 12.20 pm.

J. Bowditch replaced L. Smith who had been engaged to replace C. Lever as the rider of GABRIEL’S FIRE.

In the vicinity of the 1000 metres TO PAY UP (D. Tootell) commenced to race fiercely; at the same time BRIGHTNESS (B. Claridge) rolled in, resulting in TO PAY UP having to be eased. For some distance after this incident TO PAY UP showed a tendency to over-race.

Racing between the 500 to in the vicinity of the 300 metres BUSTER DREAM (NZ) (S. Price) had difficulty in obtaining clear galloping room.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres BUSTER DREAM (NZ) (S. Price) shifted out slightly resulting in contact being made between that horse and BRIGHTNESS (B. Claridge).

In the vicinity of the 200 metres TO PAY UP (D. Tootell) was accidentally struck over the head by the whip of B. Claridge, rider of BRIGHTNESS.

Mrs. Y. Forrest, trainer of AMACLASE, was fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare a rider for that emergency at the required time.

C. Lindop replaced L. Smith as the rider of AMACLASE and D. Carney replaced C. Lever as the rider of CZARINA.

Correct Weight was delayed in being semaphored for this event to allow G. Dorol, rider of ATHESE GOLD (NZ), and B. Claridge, rider of OUR SUCCESS, to view the official head-on film in the straight. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, Correct Weight was declared.

On jumping away BISHOP’S COURT (S. Price) shifted out; at the same time SLIPPERY GUY (J. Maund) shifted in, resulting in APPEALING BELL (S. Cahill), ANOTHER FARE (T. Creek) and CZARINA (D. Carney) all being tightened for galloping room.

Racing to the 1100 metres OUR SUCCESS (B. Claridge) commenced to race fiercely taking charge of its rider for some distance. In consequence, in the vicinity of the 700 metres, OUR SUCCESS shifted in, despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in ANOTHER FARE (T. Creek) being severely hampered and being forced to check. In doing so that mare shifted out resulting in AMACLASE (C. Lindop) and ATHESE GOLD (NZ) (G. Dorol) being severely hampered. As a result SHOCKS (J. Bowditch), which had been racing behind ANOTHER FARE, was forced to severely check and lose its position. Stewards interviewed B. Claridge and Mr. R. Morelli, Stable Foreman for the trainer of OUR SUCCESS, Mr. K. Sweeney. As a consequence, OUR SUCCESS was stood down from racing for a period until such time as that colt can trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial.

Racing inside the 100 metres CHALTOM (C. Buchiw) shifted in under riding; at the same time GHOST FLIGHT (Darren Holland) shifted out and as a result OUR SUCCESS (B. Claridge) was inconvenienced.

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