Riding Changes: - Race - Horse - Rider - Replaced By - Reason
2 - Brumaire -  S. Noll - W. Hokai - Unavailable
3 - El Volar - B. MacDonald - B. Ward - Unavailable
6 - Nartarlee - T. Barry - M. Heagney - Indisposed
3 - Our Way - M. Travers - K. Heddle - Misunderstanding
6 - Spokane - R. Booth - J. D'arcy* - Indisposed
7 - Comet Jet - S. Tronerud - F. Alesci - Indisposed
3 - River Ballad - L. Nolen - W. Hokai - Became Indispose
5 - Sand Belt - L. Nolen - E. Marchant - Became Indisposed
6 - Manntari Rox (NZ) - L. Nolen - E. Cassar - Became Indisposed
7 - Pyrotech - L. Nolen - W. Hokai - Became Indisposed
8 - King Pasha - L. Nolen - P. Saunders - Became Indisposed
8 - Ranco Rhythm - S. Sharman* - M. Johnstone - Overweight
3 - Gyn Trist - S.Tronerud - J.Anstice - Indisposed

*No other senior rider available
*Stewards accepted S. Sharman's explanation for being overweight.

Race 1 - CADBURY SCHWEPPES FILLIES & MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP. 1100 metres.

Approaching the 800m Cipher shifted in and brushed Keynotes. Near the 700m Keynotes shifted in away from Rain Gift and inconvenienced Henpecked. Shortly after this incident, Henpecked and Keynotes came together resulting in both of these horses becoming unbalanced. After passing the 100m La Fav shifted out towards Henpecked resulting in Henpecked being accidentally being struck on the head by the whip of B. Ward rider of La Fav.

Race 2 - SCHWEPPES SOLO MAIDEN PLATE 1200 metres.

Acting on a report from the starter that Brumaire proved difficult to load into the starting stalls and as a consequence delayed the start. Stewards notified Ms M. Champion representing trainer G. Eurell that the filly was now suspended from racing until such time as she trials to the satisfaction of the stewards in a trial at which time she must also receive a barrier certificate. In the early stages of the event Lady Farmer raced greenly, and near the 800m when continuing to race ungenerously shifted out abruptly resulting in Ruins clipping the heels of that mare knuckling and dislodging it's rider L. Nolen. Mr. J. Scott trainer of Lady Farmer was notified a warning is being placed on the mare for her erratic behaviour today and should she perform in a similar manner in future she may be suspended from racing for a period. On returning to scale Brumaire dislodged its rider W. Hokai.

Race 3 - CADBURY DAIRY MILK FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE 1600 metres.

Muffin McLay was slow to begin.

Race 4 - CADBURYS SUPER VOBIS THREE - YEARS - OLD CLASS 1200 metres.

M. Hutchins trainer of Make Your Mark was notified that he must produce the document of description for the filly before racing again. Thelonius was slow to begin. Shortly after the start Lancaster's Gold and Colevus were tightened for room between Make Your Mark which shifted in slightly and Hurricane Vic which shifted out on jumping away. Approaching the winning post Hurricane Vic was inconvenienced when racing tight between Make Your Mark and Sunday Drive.

Race 5 - RED TULIP EASTER CUP. 1200 metres.

No Report.

Race 6 - BLUEBERRY ICE CREAM CLASS 1 HANDICAP 2300 metres.

Near the 800m Sunburnt Hopi had to be checked when tightened for room between Hawaii Jig (E. Marchant) which shifted out and Pure Control which shifted in slightly. E. Marchant was notified that he must exercise more care when shifting ground in future. In the straight Manntari Rox (NZ) had some difficulty obtaining a clear run. Prior to correct weight M. Heagney rider of Nartarlee second placing wished to view the stewards patrol video in the straight with a view to lodging an objection against the winner. After viewing the film M. Heagney did not proceed with an objection. Near the 200m Regal Hawk shifted in and brushed Nartarlee. Nartarlee then shifted out and brushed Regal Hawk.

Race 7 - SCHWEPPES CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1400 metres.

After being placed in it's starting stall Love Lessons damaged it's blinkers and as the starter did not have a suitable replacement set. The stewards ordered the blinkers be removed.

Race 8 - ALLITT ROBINSON FAREWELL CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1600 metres.

V. Hal rider of Monza Mika stated that after the gelding began awkwardly he got further out of his ground then anticipated in the early stages and added that he elected to take a run through the field rounding the home turn rather than race wide. V. Hall further added that he then had some difficulty obtaining a clear run in the straight. Near the 200m Laudine (NZ) was hampered due to Jungle Bird (NZ) shifting in slightly.

SWAB SAMPLES -

Race 1. La Fav - Winner
Race 5. Palace Chief - Winner

RANDOM SWAB SAMPLES.

Race 4. Winner - Prince Putnins.
Race 7. Winner - Comet Jet.
Race 8. Nellie Sue - Unplaced.

The Stewards Room