Track: Slow
Weather: Cool
Rail: Out 4 metres from 1450 metres to the Winning Post.

RACE 1 – ALDINGA TURKEYS HURDLE - 3017 metres

On jumping the hurdle near the 700 metres on the first occasion SUPER COBRA (NZ) (C. Maher) was severely hampered by SHIP OF DREAMS (J. Julian), which shifted in on landing.

SUPER COBRA (NZ) (C. Maher) struck the hurdle near the 300 metres.

SCUTTLE BUTT (N. Hanley) struck the hurdle in the vicinity of the 300 metres and landed awkwardly unbalancing its rider.

STAR GAMES was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had exhibited a poor recovery rate.

The start of this race was delayed owing to LUNA SCENE (NZ) (S. Price) proving difficult to load. Mr. T. Dabernig, representing Mr. A. McEvoy, was advised that a repetition of the filly’s behaviour will lead to action being taken against it.

BRANDY CRUSTER (P. Gatt) jumped away awkwardly and severely hampered ASHTAREEMA (B. Claridge) tightening that filly onto LUNA SCENE (NZ) (S. Price), which was inclined to shift in.

Inside the 800 metres BRANDY CRUSTER (P. Gatt) was inconvenienced when obliged to steady off the heels of RUN LIKE BLEVIC (M. Neilson), which shifted in. M. Neilson was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres RUN LIKE BLEVIC (M. Neilson) was inclined to lay in under pressure.

No report.

RACE 4 – SPLENDENT AT MEADOWLAND HANDICAP - 1313 metres

NORTH CONNECTION (J. Maund) was slow to jump.

OH SO DISCREET (T.L Creek) brushed the inside gate on jumping away.

When questioned regarding the apparent disappointing performance by OH SO DISCREET, T. Creek explained that his mount had struggled in the going in the early part of the race and, in contrast to its normal racing style, he had been obliged to niggle at it to race in fourth position. He stated that OH SO DISCREET had travelled well for a short distance approaching the 500 metres but had then lost its footing in the going and as a result he had almost lost the use of his near side iron for a short distance. T. Creek added that OH SO DISCREET failed to respond to his riding from the 500 metres. OH SO DISCREET was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities. Stewards ordered a swab sample be taken from OH SO DISCREET. Mr. D. Webster, representing Mr. D. O’Sullivan, confirmed that the filly would now be spelled.

RACE 5 – GOLD ACE AT GLENRAE HANDICAP - 1817 metres

HAGGLE (B. Vale) reared on jumping away.

LINEAGE (T. Barras) shifted out on jumping away and inconvenienced STAFF PARTY (NZ) (J. Potter).

Inside the 200 metres, whilst attempting a tight run, BELLTON (M. Neilson) was accidentally struck across the head by the whip of B. Claridge, the rider of LAWFUL POKER.

In attempting a run between LAWFUL POKER (B. Claridge) and AVIATE (J. Bowditch), which was inclined to lay in, BELLTON (M. Neilson) contacted the hindquarters of LAWFUL POKER turning that gelding out, which resulted in it being hampered for a short distance. M. Neilson was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that there was sufficient ground to attempt runs in future.

RACE 6 – PRIDE AND GLORY AT MANNER LODGE HANDICAP - 1263 metres

On jumping away SANCTUS (J. Holder) was severely hampered when tightened by SANGIOVESE (M. Pegus), which jumped away awkwardly and shifted in and SOUTHERN RENEGADE (J. Bowditch), which jumped away awkwardly and shifted out.

SOVEREIGN ECHO (M. Hoppo) raced ungenerously in the middle stages.

Approaching the 200 metres RYNDEL LADY (N. Tomizawa) became held up for a short distance and then after obtaining a run to the inside of DISCO TIME (T. Creek), was disappointed as a result of that mare shifting in.

J. Holder, the rider of SANCTUS, explained that his mount had disappointed him when placed under pressure in the vicinity of the 500 metres and had failed to stretch out in the manner he had expected. Mr. L. Macdonald, the trainer of SANCTUS, advised that after experiencing minor difficulties in recent times, the mare had satisfied him this week, however, in view of her performance today his recommendation would be that the owners retire the mare. SANCTUS was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the mare was exhibiting a poor recovery rate. Stewards ordered a swab sample be taken from SANCTUS.

Subsequent the to event the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon examined DISCO TIME who reported the mare was exhibiting signs of lameness in the near foreleg.

RACE 7 – TWINING AT VINERY HANDICAP - 1000 metres

LOWENDALE ROAD (D. Azis) and SAN QUEEN (B. Claridge) jumped away awkwardly.

KING CROW (J. Potter) knuckled on jumping away.

EXALTED LAD lost its off fore plate during the race.

VORONOFF suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the race. Mr. S. Padman, the trainer of VORONOFF, was advised that the gelding was now suspended from racing for a period of three months in accordance with ARR 53A.

COURT HERO (NZ), which returned to the enclosure with blood in its mouth, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who confirmed the gelding had a minor laceration to its tongue.

Subsequent to the event KOLASE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had a haematoma on its off side elbow.

RACE 8 – KENNY’S BEST PAL AT YALLAMBEE HANDICAP - 1313 metres

T. Creek was fined $100 under ARR 120(b) for being excessively overweight.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres DANCERKOV (B. Claridge) became held up briefly and was then inconvenienced by MOUSE KING (J. Bowditch), which shifted in.

Subsequent to the event DANCERKOV was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was lame in the near foreleg due to a bruised sole.

Subsequent to the event MOVED was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was exhibiting a lower than normal heart rate.

Race 1 KASTABON (NZ) (winner), Race 5 BELLTON (winner), Race 2 LUNA SCENE (NZ) (winner), Race 6 TO PAY UP (winner), Race 3 SKILLING (winner), Race 6 SANCTUS (unplaced), Race 4 TERMINUS PRINCE (winner), Race 7 COURT HERO (NZ) (winner), Race 4 OH SO DISCREET (unplaced), Race 8 COURT OF JEWELS (NZ) (winner).

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