RACE 1: FELTEX CLASSIC CARPETS HANDICAP

The start of this race was delayed owing to MERRIMAK being difficult to load. Mr M Minervini trainer of the filly was advised that a repetition of its behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

After being loaded TOUCH OF IRONY (J Bowditch) reared in the gates prior to becoming cast and as a result that filly kicked KEELY’S GIFT. MISS PUBLICITY in the adjoining stall broke through the gates. MISS PUBLICITY was quickly recaptured by the Clerk of the Course and returned to the gates.

TOUCH OF IRONY was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled unfit. Acting on that advice Stewards withdrew TOUCH OF IRONY at 12.32pm. All bets on that horse were declared off. Bets on Win and Place made prior to the withdrawal to be paid on face value of ticket less 13 cents in the $ for the Win and 12 cents in the $ for the Place.

MISS PUBLICITY AND KEELY’S GIFT were inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

KEELY’S GIFT (M Hoppo) jumped away awkwardly.

BOOJUM (J Holder) was slow to jump.

Near the 800 metres KEELY’S GIFT (M Hoppo) was obliged to shift in when tightened by FONNIX (P Gatt).

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of FONNIX revealed that filly to be slightly lame in the off fore leg.

The Club’s Veterinary Surgeon confirmed that TOUGH OF IRONY returned to scale with blood in its off side nostril.

RACE 2: SCHWEPPES HANDICAP

C Lever replaced J Lorensini as the rider of SPASMODIC owing to J Lorensini being unable to provide medical clearance having forgone his rides at Clare on Wednesday.

LATTE (M Hoppo) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out on to ENFOLD (W Kerford) resulting in LATTE becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

Near the 700 metres LIKE ALEISHA (J O’Connor) whilst being steadied was obliged to shift out away from the heels of FAVA (B Claridge), which shifted in.

Near the 600 metres ENFOLD (W Kerford), which was inclined to race fiercely was obliged to steady off the heels of NOBODY (T Creek) as the pace slackened.

RACE 3: JAYCO CARAVANS HANDICAP

J Lorensini replaced J Bowditch as the rider of LA SUPREMO owing to J Bowditch standing down having sustained an injury to right arm in an earlier incident.

On jumping away SPICE DOLL (J Holder) and GEM BEACH (C Lindop) brushed together.

FINE STEM (C Lever) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in inconveniencing DEVIL IN DISGUISE (S Cahill).

Near the 1000 metres, DEVIL IN DISGUISE (S Cahill) got its head up and was inconvenienced when tightened by SPICE DOLL (J Holder), which rolled out at the same time as LA SUPREMO (J Lorensini) rolled in.

RACE 4: ALCOHOL GO-EASY BREEDERS’ STAKES

J Bowditch was inspected by the Club’s Doctor and ruled unfit for his remaining rides.

W Kerford replaced J Bowditch of RED LABELLE.

GREAT GLEN was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon on arrival on course and ruled fit to start.

FRENCH TERROR (P Mertens) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out inconveniencing WESTACE (D Tootell), which was taken out on to WE WILL ROCK YOU (D Holland), which became unbalanced.

In the vicinity of the 1000 metres, WE WILL ROCK YOU (D Holland) which was inclined to lay in shifted in brushing ORRONG (T Creek) resulting in that colt laying out on to WE WILL ROCK YOU.

Subsequent to the race HYDROMETER was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported that colt showing signs of respiratory infection.

NOBLE RACER, which was eased out of the event in the straight, was subjected to a Veterinary inspection, which revealed the colt had a heart irregularity. Mr J Mason the trainer of NOBLE RACER was advised that the results of an ECG examination are to be forwarded to the TRSA Veterinary Surgeon prior to NOBLE RACER being cleared for future racing.

RACE 5: FELTEX RESERVE CARPETS HANDICAP

J Lorensini replaced J Bowditch as the rider of APPEALING BELL.

The start of this race was delayed owing to LOOBNAN requiring farrier attention.

T Creek the rider of OLIVER BEER (NZ) reported that he had lost the use of his offside iron after jumping away and regained the use of the iron in the vicinity of the 1200 metres.

I KEN (J Potter) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out hampering APPEALING BELL (J Lorensini).

Inside the 1200 metres, APPEALING BELL (J Lorensini) shifted in and tightened OLIVER BEER (NZ) (T Creek) which was obliged to steady and lose its position. J Lorensini was reprimanded and advised that in future to show more respect to his fellow riders.

RACE 6: FELTEX CARPETS R N IRWIN STAKES

P Mertens replaced J Bowditch as the rider of STAR HIT.

Inside the 800 metres, RAJA LANE (C Lever) which was inclined to lay away from EMPRESS WALTZ (S Cahill) on its outside shifted in and contacted ARAGONCE (S Price).

RACE 7: RAWSONS ELECTRICAL TOKYO CITY CUP

Stewards considered a submission from Mr M Kavanagh the trainer of RARE GOLD and Mr D Moriarty a part owner of the gelding in relation to replacing J Bowditch with B Claridge an apprentice. Stewards acceded to Mr Kavanagh’s request. B Claridge replaced J Bowditch.

On jumping away STARBUCKS (D Azis) shifted out abruptly and tightened REAL TIME (NZ) (J Lorensini) on to RARE GOLD (B Claridge) resulting in both geldings being inconvenienced.

In the vicinity of the 1100 metres, EXALTED LAD (J Maund) was obliged to steady off the heels of STARBUCKS (D Azis), which shifted in.

Racing to the 1000 metres, REAL TIME (NZ) (J Lorensini) was obliged to steady off the heels of ACCUSE (D Gauci) which shifted in.

In the early and middle stages of the race RALLY (D O’Heare) raced fiercely.

Racing to the 600 metres, SCENIC WARRIOR (P Mertens) shifted in tightening BRONZE ROULETTE (J Holder) in on to DALLAENI (W Kerford), which rolled out. SCENIC WARRIOR as a result had its hindquarters turned and continued to lay on BRONZE ROULETTE, which was obliged to check, and in doing so lost its position and hampered MR SELBY (T Creek). Stewards took no action, as they deemed no one rider to be at fault.

P Gatt the rider of BORDER TIME was questioned regarding his making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post. P Gatt was find $200 under ARR 137 (c) in that he committed a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.

Mr. P Mertens rider of SCENIC WARRIOR reported that SCENIC WARRIOR had traveled well until the vicinity of the 600 metres and after being involved in a minor incident near the 600 metres he felt the gelding had not responded to his riding for the remainder of the event. He added that it was his observation on being unsaddled SCENIC WARRIOR blew harder than he would have expected.

Stewards ordered a swab sample be taken from SCENIC WARRIOR, which performed disappointingly.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of SCENIC WARRIOR failed to reveal any visible abnormalities. SCENIC WARRIOR was also subjected to an endoscopic examination, which revealed evidence of respiratory impairment. Mr D Smith representing Mr D L Freedman trainer of SCENIC WARRIOR, gave an undertaking that the gelding would be subjected to a further endoscopic examination under stress and the results would be forwarded to the TRSA Veterinary Surgeon Dr Robinson prior to the gelding accepting for a future event.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of RARE GOLD revealed filling in a near fore limb and a lower than expected heart rate.

RACE 8: MIX 102.3 HANDICAP

Approaching the finish SIMPLY MAGICAL (D Azis) shifted out under riding on to HOSTILE LAD (B Claridge) taking that gelding out on to the heels of OUTSIDE THE SQUARE (M Hoppo), which shifted in under riding resulting in HOSTILE LAD having to be checked and in doing so, contacted CLASSIC DREAM (P Gatt) which was inconvenienced. M Hoppo was reprimanded and advised that in future he would be required to stop riding and straighten his mount.

Race 1 BELLOTTO (winner).
Race 2 LATTE (winner).
Race 3 SQUIRTLE (winner).
Race 4 GREAT GLEN (winner), YELL (second placegetter).
Race 5 OLIVER BEER (NZ) (winner).
Race 6 REGAL KISS (winner).
Race 7 BORDER TIME (winner).
Race 8 OUTSIDE THE SQUARE (winner).

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