Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: Normal Position.

RACE 1 – EQUIMAX EVERY WORM EVERY TIME HANDICAP 1000 metres

BIG RIPPLER (T. Creek) was slow to begin.

Near the 200 metres SHRIEK (W. Kerford) shifted out and as a result FINNISS D’OR (S. Cahill) had to be steadied momentarily. W. Kerford was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

OUR MISS MARKET (J. Potter) was slow to begin.

LADY MILINA (J. Holder) jumped in at the start and bumped MADAM DEHEREOS (P. Gatt), which shifted in and bumped LUCERA (T. Creek).

Shortly after the start LADY MILINA (J. Holder) was inclined to race with its head in the air for a short distance.

Racing to the 900 metres MARLBOROUGH GIRL (N. Tomizawa) shifted in and brushed the hindquarters of SPUNKIE (J. Lyon) before shifting out causing JASMYN BLOOMS (C. Lever) to be checked from its heels.

In the vicinity of the 700 metres FANZA (Darren Holland), which was showing a tendency to lay in, shifted in onto MARLBOROUGH GIRL (N. Tomizawa), which in turn shifted in onto SPUNKIE (J. Lyon), tightening that filly onto LUCERA (T. Creek), which was checked and lost its position Darren Holland was advised that although his mount had shown a tendency to lay in, he was reminded to give riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres LUCERA (T. Creek) was momentarily held up for a clear run.

VICHENO (J. Maund) jumped out at the start at the same time as BROTHER JIM (C. Puls) jumped in and as a result ON THE NATCH (J. O’Connor) was hampered for a few strides.

TEMPESTO (N. Tomizawa) showed a tendency to over-race and race with its head in the air in the early and middle stages.

Subsequent to the race, a veterinary examination of ENHANCER revealed no visible abnormalities.

Subsequent to the race, a veterinary examination of VICHENO revealed a contusion to the off side eye.

In the vicinity of the 1300 metres THE EX FILES (P. Gatt) shifted out and bumped SAPPHIRE FLASH (NZ) (N. Tomizawa) and as a result SAPPHIRE FLASH (NZ) was forced to race three wide for the remainder of the race.

Over the concluding stages LA MISSIONAIRE (S. Price) shifted in and brushed THE EX FILES (P. Gatt). S. Price was reminded of his obligations when riding his mounts out to the finish.

On return to scale, P. Gatt, the rider of the second placegetter THE EX FILES, lodged an objection against LA MISSIONAIRE (S. Price) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 250 metres. After taking evidence from all connections, acting on their own observations and on viewing the Stewards’ patrol films, the Stewards dismissed the objection.

In the vicinity of the 250 metres J. Holder, the rider of MOUNTAIN EAGLE (NZ), accidentally dropped his whip after it struck the hindquarters of SIMONDE (N. Tomizawa).

In the vicinity of the 200 metres, in an attempt to obtain clear ground, YOUNG LOVER (P. Gatt) shifted out and bumped MOVED (J. Bowditch).

JUG FULL (Darren Holland) was unable to obtain clear ground over the final 200 metres.

LUCKY BLIGHTER (T. Creek) was held up for a clear run over the final 100 metres.

When questioned regarding his riding tactics in the vicinity of the entrance to the straight, Darren Holland, the rider of JUG FULL, explained that prior to entering the straight he had considered improving to his outside, however, believed that to do so he would have had to restrain momentarily around the heels of CROWNED LOVE (S. Cahill) and, in doing so, would have had to shift at least four horses. He stated that he had followed BUTTON COUNTER (S. Price) and was surprised that filly was not taking him into the race as he would have expected. He added that he had formed an opinion that his mount was not travelling well enough to take the option to his outside and for this reason had considered his best option was to save ground riding for luck in the straight. Over the concluding 200 metres he confirmed that he was unable to obtain clear running. Stewards advised Darren Holland his explanation would be noted. JUG FULL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly to be slightly lame in the off foreleg.

JUG FULL lost its off hind plate, SUNTURWASI lost its off hind plate and BUTTON COUNTER lost its near hind plate during the running of the race.

Subsequent to the race, a veterinary examination of CLOSE IMITATION revealed a haematoma on the near side shoulder muscle.

A veterinary examination of IDENTIFIABLE subsequent to the race revealed no visible abnormalities.

LORD KINGSTON (C. Lever) was slow to begin.

CLASSY LOOKER (W. Kerford), MANIHI PRINCE (N. Tomizawa) and BEVAN (S. Price) were all slow to begin..

In the vicinity of the 300 metres BEVAN (S. Price) raced with its head in the air for a short distance after being steadied off the heels of LINDROS (J. Potter). Shortly after BEVAN showed a tendency to lay in for a short distance and brushed LINDROS.

Near the 200 metres ZEDIMBI (J. Holder) commenced to lay in and brushed BAUDIN (M. Hoppo) on two occasions.

ZEDIMBI was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon subsequent to the race who reported no visible abnormalities.

Subsequent to the race an endoscopic examination of CLASSY LOOKER revealed the mare was suffering from post race respiratory distress. Trainer, Mr. K. Sweeney, advised the Stewards that CLASSY LOOKER will be spelled.

On jumping away TREASURE BAY (T. Creek) was inconvenienced when tightened by LOVE A GRANGE (S. Price), which jumped in at the same time as TRIMAHA (J. Potter) jumped out.

Near the 900 metres LOVE A GRANGE (S. Price) showed a tendency to race ungenerously for a short distance.

J. Potter, the rider of TRIMAHA, explained that after being a little slow to begin he had ridden his mount forward to take up a position close to the lead. He stated that his mount had commenced to race more keenly than he would have wished, however, he had been instructed by the gelding’s trainer, Mr. D. Koch, to be aware that in the past TRIMAHA was inclined to become wayward and over-race when being restrained.

Subsequent to the race a veterinary examination of ANTIQUE CHAIR revealed the gelding was lame in the near hind leg. Trainer, Mr. D. Koch, advised the Stewards that ANTIQUE CHAIR will be spelled.

Subsequent to the race a veterinary examination of SEA THE WAY revealed no visible abnormalities.

Race 1 FLASH HENRY (winner), Race 5 SUNTURWASI (winner), Race 2 SHE’S MY BABY (winner) Race 6 KEN CHEVAL (winner), Race 3 VICHENO (winner), Race 7 IKAROS (winner), Race 4 LA MISSIONAIRE (winner), Race 8 TREASURE BAY (winner)

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