Riding Changes:

* Must produce medical certificate prior to riding again.
** No senior rider available at the weight.

Race 1 - STAN SHANNON SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

"Zakynthos Star" was reluctant to enter the starting stalls, and as a result the start of the race was delayed. Mr. D. Sofianos, who was representing Ms S. Gilbert, trainer of the filly, was notified that "Zakynthos Star" was suspended from racing until such time as it performs to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an organised trial, at which time a barrier test certificate must be obtained for it.

Race 2 - RUPERT GREENE SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP - 1100 metres:

"Pesto" raced today in the ownership of G. Johnson, and G. T. and Mrs. L. Johnson.

Due to a misunderstanding R. McLeod was notified as the rider of "Miss Juba". Due to a further misunderstanding Cathy Payne was notified as the rider of that filly when, in fact, Michelle Payne had been notified to ride "Miss Juba".

On jumping away "Swoopa" shifted out and tightened "River Serenade" on to "Belleek".

Near the 700 metres "Blushing Plume" was hampered when tightened for room by "Swoopa", which was taken in by "River Serenade" which, after initially shifting out towards "Fairbit", shifted in away from that filly after being taken in by "Fairbit", which was brushed by "Verse Lago", which shifted in slightly. The incident was found to be accidental.

Near the 100 metres "Miss Rosedale", which was laying in, had to change course to avoid the heels of "Bar Sector".

The Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that "Swoopa" sustained lacerations to the off fore leg and the near hind leg during the running of the race.

Race 3 - MURRAY HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

Prior to correct weight being declared S. Baster, rider of "Racaban", fifth placegetter, viewed the Stewards' patrol video and decided not to lodge an objection.

On jumping away "Demontage" was hampered by "Costly Addition", which shifted out.

Shortly after the start "Flash Line" was bumped by "Senor Pagolino", which shifted in.

W. Davis, rider of "Our Blitz (NZ)" was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, the careless riding being that near the 800 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of "Just like Kelly", thereby taking "Just like Kelly" in across the running of "Racaban", resulting in "Racaban" having to be checked. W. Davis was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Thursday, 6^th June, and to expire at midnight on Monday, 24^th June, 2002.

Race 4 - GEORGE A. DAVIS SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP - 1800 metres:

An inquiry into the reason for A. Findlay failing to fulfil his engagement to ride "Martristal (NZ)" in this event was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

Acting on a report from the analyst that the pre-race blood sample taken from "Landdrost" showed a TCO2 level in excess of the level permissible under the Rules, the Stewards interviewed Mr. L. Xuereb, trainer of the gelding.

Mr. Xuereb assured the Stewards that "Landdrost" had not received any treatment which could lead to the finding on the initial sample. Due to the blood sample being taken from "Landdrost" later than normal as "Landdrost" was late arriving at the racecourse, the Stewards were notified that they may not have a confirmation of the TCO2 level in the screening sample prior to the race.

The Stewards then received advice from the Analyst that it was likely that, whilst the testing of the confirmatory sample had not been completed, it was probable that the result would indicate a level of TCO2 above what is permitted under the Rules.

The Stewards then withdrew "Landdrost" from the race at 2.07 p.m., and were subsequently notified by the analyst that the TCO2 concentration in the blood sample was in excess of 36 mmol/l in plasma.

Further evidence was taken from Mr L Xuereb and registered stablehand Ms Tanya Secombes who strapped the gelding.

An inquiry into this irregularity was adjourned to a date to be fixed to allow the reserve sample to be submitted to a referee laboratory in accordance with the provisions of Australian Rule of Racing 178D.

Subsequently the Stewards ordered that all monies wagered on "Landdrost" be refunded, and that all successful bets on horses prior to the time of withdrawal of "Landdrost" be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets: Seven cents; Place Bets: Eight Cents; Winning Concession Bets: Seven cents, and Doubles Bets; Seven cents. All monies bet after the Stewards' declaration of withdrawal were ordered to be paid at the face value of the ticket.

An inquiry into the reason for "Runon" having to be checked approaching the 1600 metres was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

An inquiry into the reason for "Circumnavigating" having to be checked and "Wild Classic" being hampered near the 1300 metres was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

Near the 1200 metres "Mr. Longfellow" was inconvenienced when tightened slightly between "Runon" and "Twice the Class (NZ)", which shifted out slightly at that stage. In the incident L. Milham, rider of "Mr. Longfellow" became unbalanced.

In the middle stages of the race "Unbridled Lad" got its head in the air and raced ungenerously.

Near the 500 metres "Runon" was hampered due to "Sovereign Point" weakening at that stage, and as a result "Twice the Class (NZ)", which was following, had to be checked.

Rounding the home turn "Johnny say Sorry" was inconvenienced when racing tight on the inside of "Martristal (NZ)".

An inquiry into the reason for "Martristal (NZ)" having to be checked near the 500 metres was adjourned to a date to be fixed as C. Newitt, rider of "Wild Classic", had left the racecourse.

The Stewards also adjourned an inquiry to a date to be fixed into C. Newitt leaving the racecourse without obtaining a clearance from the Stewards.

Race 5 - CYRIL BEECHEY HANDICAP - 1800 metres:

"Pleasant Mick", which began awkwardly, was tightened for room between "Arctic Boy (NZ)" and "Deals".

Race 6 - LE PINE FUNERAL SERVICES HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

Near the 1100 metres "Quietly Adamant" was tightened on to "Aubaine" by "Fashion Era", which shifted in away from "La Banca (NZ)".

Shortly after straightening "Splash of Love" shifted out and inconvenienced "Ruling Eyes".

Race 7 - GLENFERN WELTER HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

"Laird's Bounty" which was a little slow to begin, was then tightened for room between "Mazzerati" and "Power and Rhythm (NZ)", which shifted out.

Near the 400 metres "Mazzerati" was tightened for room between "San Antone (NZ)" and "Luxford" which was shifting out on the outside of "Silver Logie", which was also shifting out.

Shortly after this incident 'Mazzerati" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "San Antone (NZ)", which shifted in when not sufficiently clear, and as a result "Super Harry (NZ)" was hampered.

Shortly after straightening "Dance Widdis" had to be eased off the heels of "Rhone Valley".

Race 8 - GREEN WAVE SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

Prior to correct weight F. Villella, rider of "Oarsome Ruler", second past the post, viewed the Stewards' videos with Mr. C. Hyland, who was representing Mr. P. Hyland, the trainer of the gelding.

F. Villella lodged an objection against "Star of Snippets" being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference from near the 200 metres to the winning post. After they had all viewed the Stewards' videos, and after the Stewards had heard the submissions of the parties concerned, the Stewards upheld the objection, the amended placings being "Oarsome Ruler", 1^st, "Star of Snippets", 2^nd, "Ashkalante", 3^rd and "Orthopaedic", 4^th.

It was established that near the 200 metres "Star of Snippets" shifted out towards "Oarsome Ruler" away from "Ashkalante", which was shifting out at that stage. Near the 100 metres "Star of Snippets" continued to shift out and hampered "Oarsome Ruler". R. Wheeler, rider of "Star of Snippets", was notified that in future he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground.

On jumping away "Umdinger" shifted in and bumped "Craigmoor".

Also on jumping away "Orthopaedic" shifted in and inconvenienced "Centrified (NZ)".

In the middle stages of the race "Umdinger" raced ungenerously.

SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of all races today.

ADJOURNED INQUIRIES:

An inquiry into the reason for S. Cooper being unable to fulfil his engagement to ride "Jessaar" in the Stan Shannon Super Vobis Handicap - Race 1 - was adjourned to a date to be fixed as Mr. R. Cross, the employer of S. Cooper, was not availabl.e today.

An inquiry into the reason for "Firestarter (NZ)", when ineligible, being nominated for the Cyril Beechey Handicap Handicap - Race 5 - was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

An inquiry into the reason for "Trust Fund", when ineligible, being nominated for the Green Wave Super Vobis Handicap - Race 8 was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

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