Riding Changes:

Race 1 - STARBURST OPEN HURDLE - 2800 Metres:

Passing the 800 metres "Radiant Raj" which was weakening had to be checked when tightened for room between "Go Shorty" and "Calcavecchia" which shifted out slightly to avoid the heels of "Skaddam" which was weakening.

On jumping the hurdle near the 800 metres the first time "Melody Mac" shifted out and hampered "King Artaius".

Approaching the 200 metres "Mighty Macarno" was tightened for room between "Go Shorty" and "King Artaius" which shifted out.

After jumping the last hurdle "King Artaius" broke down and was pulled up by J. Evans the rider of the gelding.

Race 2 -BOUNTY MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1400 Metres:

Near the 1000 metres "Cold Duck" and "Liquid Steel (NZ)" raced tightly for some distance between ""Nearly Home" and "Mooktamonte".

Race 3 -MILKY WAY MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1400 Metres:

After passing the 200 metres "Our Contessina" became unbalanced and shifted in away from "Avante Garde" and inconvenienced "Ruby Boy".

Acting on a report from the starter that "Our Contessina" had proven difficult to load into the barriers, the stewards notified Miss. M.Keagan trainer of the mare that an official warning would be placed on "Our Contessina" and she must produce a barrier test certificate in respect of the mare prior to the it racing again.

Race 4 -SNICKERS SUPER VOBIS 3-Y-O MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 Metres:

"Haunted" was slow to begin.

On jumping away "Our Jugah" was tightened for room between "Ruby Lips" and "Silver Birch" due to both horses shifting ground.

Shortly after the start "Our Jugah" had to be checked when tightened for room between "Ruby Lips" and "Silver Birch" which continued to shift in.

Approaching the 600 metres "Our Jugah" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "Haunted" which hung in. "Haunted" hung in for the remainder of the race.

Race 5 - M&M'S CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 Metres:

Approaching the 800 metres "Stormin' Abassi" had to be checked severely when tightened for room by "Bay Heart" (G. Murphy) which when hanging in shifted in abruptly. The stewards accepted that "Bay Heart" was hanging in however notified G. Murphy that he must do his upmost to protect his fellow riders when in similar circumstance in future.

"Bay Heart" continued to hang in for the remainder of the race.

Race 6 - MARS KIDS DAY OUT OPEN HANDICAP - 1000 Metres:

No Report

Race 7 - MALTESERS CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1400 Metres:

Shortly after the start "Athapascan Storm" was hampered when tightened for room between "Thriller In Manila" and "Just In Case" which was taken out slightly by "Sparring Partner".

Passing the 200 metres "Just In Case", "Thriller in Manila" and "Saramen" were tightened for room between "Sparring Partner and "Thriller In Manila" which was taken out by "Oompaloompa".

Approaching the winning post "Saramen" had to be eased when tightened for room between "Sparring Partner" which shifted in slightly and "Thriller in Manila" which shifted out away from "Oompaloompa".

Race 8 - SKITTLES CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 2200 Metres:

A veterinary examination subsequent to the race of "Fergus My Boy" which had performed below exportations failed to reveal any abnormities.

On the home turn "All Black Symphony" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "Nasqueyo" (S Vella) which shifted in. S. Vella was reprimanded and notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Race 9 - TWIX FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200:

On arrival at the barrier "Millvina" which was kicked by another runner was examined by the Clubs Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.

"Bread Maker" jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

SWAB SAMPLES - Swab samples were taken from the following horses:

Race 1 - Mighty Macarno

Race 2 - Sovereign Swamp

Race 4 - Seddenga

Race 9 - Classic Jewel

PRE-RACE BLOOD SAMPLES

Pre-race blood samples were taken from six horses for post race analysis.

FINES AND EXPLANATIONS

Mr. R W Smerdon trainer of "The Duce" was fined $30 for using the wrong colours on the gelding.

The Stewards Room