RACE 1: PEWSEY VALE RIESLING MAIDEN PLATE

All runners in this event were examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

ROMANTIC LASS (S. Price) and ZIP TOP (M. Hoppo) were both slow to jump.

LIFELONG DREAM (P. Gatt) jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching the 400 metres FUJI LASS (Darren Holland), which was inclined to lay in, shifted in, resulting in SLEEK FIGHTER (J. Bowditch) being obliged to steady off its heels.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres COUNTER SUE (J. Holder) shifted out, resulting in ON THE STEEL (G. Dorol) being obliged to check off its heels.

J. Holder was severely reprimanded and advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

Subsequent to the race ON THE STEEL, ZIP TOP and FUJI LASS were inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 2: HONDA CR-V MAIDEN PLATE (1^st Division)

OGDOAD (W. Kerford) was slow to jump.

In the vicinity of the 700 metres OGDOAD (W. Kerford), which had commenced to race keenly when being steadied, shifted out and had to be restrained off the heels of ZIP THEA (Darren Holland).

Near the 500 metres OGDOAD (W. Kerford) was inclined to race greenly and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of ZIP THEA (Darren Holland).

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of ZIP THEA revealed that the filly was exhibiting an irregular heartbeat. Mr. D. Jolly, Trainer of ZIP THEA, was advised that the results of an ECG examination would be required to be forwarded to the TRSA Veterinary Surgeon prior to the filly successfully completing an official barrier trial, before accepting for a future event.

Subsequent to the race OGDOAD was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding to be lame in the near hind leg.

RACE 3: MALAYSIA AIRLINES MAIDEN PLATE

M. Hoppo was notified as the rider of TASS.

Prior to this event BLEVENCIA, which had competed at Clare on Sunday 10^th March, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

The start of this event was delayed owing to the tongue tie having to be replaced on REGION (NZ).

TASS (M. Hoppo) jumped away awkwardly.

MY GIDDY AUNT (D. Carney) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, tightening BLEVENCIA (J. Lorensini) onto BLAZES (B. Claridge), which was hampered and taken in onto GEIGER GOLD (J. Holder), which was inconvenienced.

In the vicinity of the 1500 metres FULL OF RED (W. Kerford), which was inclined to lay in, brushed the running rail and lost momentum. In consequence GEIGER GOLD (J. Holder) was obliged to steady off its heels and shifted out, resulting in BLAZES (B. Claridge) having to steady and lose its position.

J. Maund, rider of FOX HELIOS, reported that in the vicinity of the 1500 metres, while being restrained, the gelding got its head up and commenced to over-race. He added that despite his efforts FOX HELIOS refused to settle thereafter.

Near the 400 metres BLEVENCIA (J. Lorensini) rolled in and brushed FULL OF RED (W. Kerford).

REGION (NZ) lost its near hind plate during the race.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of SMEE SISTER revealed that the filly was exhibiting an irregular heartbeat. Mr. I. Thomas, Trainer of SMEE SISTER, was advised that the results of an ECG examination would be required to be forwarded to the TRSA Veterinary Surgeon prior to the filly successfully completing an official barrier trial, before accepting for a future event.

MOTRICE (J. Bowditch) was slow to jump.

CACCIANI (NZ) (B. Claridge) jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 500 metres ARCH HENRY (J. Marks) raced onto the heels of MOTRICE (J. Bowditch) and was obliged to steady.

At the entrance to the straight MOTRICE (J. Bowditch) commenced to hang out and shortly after shifted out tightening FLY FOR ME (J. Potter) onto the hindquarters of KYMATT (P. Gatt), resulting in that gelding being turned in and FLY FOR ME having to be checked and lose its position.

Inside the 300 metres TAHNEE (J. Holder), which was inclined to lay out under pressure, shifted out onto the heels of ARCH HENRY (J. Marks), which rolled in under pressure.

Correct Weight was delayed to allow J. Holder, rider of the 5^th Placegetter TAHNEE, to view the official footage in the straight. After doing so J. Holder declined the option of lodging an objection.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of MOTRICE revealed that the mare had severe lacerations to both hind legs, requiring First Aid.

RACE 5: ALCOHOL GO-EASY CLASS 3 HANDICAP

WILLIAM OF OZ, which had an abrasion above its near side eye, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and ruled fit to start.

MADE FOR REAL (J. Bowditch) jumped inwards at the start and hampered ESPRIT DE JEUNE (C. Buchiw).

In the vicinity of the 500 metres IMPERIAL CHARTER (J. Maund) was eased out of the race.

NASARA sustained a laceration to the off hind flexor tendon area during the race, which required First Aid.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of IMPERIAL CHARTER revealed the gelding was suffering was respiratory distress.

Mr. M. Nunan, Trainer of IMPERIAL CHARTER, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before the gelding is accepted for a future event.

RACE 6: CLIPSAL CLASS 2 HANDICAP

On arrival at the start BAROSSA CAN CAN was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the mare to be lame, owing to an abrasion and swelling in the wither. Acting on that Veterinary advice Stewards withdrew BAROSSA CAN CAN at 3.42 p.m.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on BAROSSA CAN CAN be refunded. Bets made on other runners prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 19 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 16 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

Near the 900 metres RHONDA’S GIRL (J. Marks) brushed the running rail and lost its position when tightened by NIGHT DRIVER (J. Potter), which was inclined to lay in and shift away while racing tight inside COMPENDIUM (W. Kerford).

Approaching the 200 metres ROSE OF CAITLIN (D. Tootell) was held up for a short distance after being disappointed when attempting a run between SARAGAT (G. Dorol) on its outside, and SIR TANJIL (B. Claridge), which was inclined to lay out, on its inside.

RACE 7: SMOKE-FREE CLASS 4 HANDICAP

Stewards will seek an explanation from Mr. R. Cameron, Trainer of TUSCOLA, regarding his late notification of rider for the gelding.

J. Holder was notified as the rider of TAILIGHT (NZ).

In the vicinity of the 900 metres OXFORD REGENT (S. Price) got its head up and raced ungenerously for a considerable distance.

Near the 700 metres ROMEO’S PRINCESS (P. Gatt) was taken wider and obliged to steady off the heels of CLEAR OPTION (D. Carney) as that gelding was taken out by SQUILLANI (J. Bowditch).

RACE 8: CARLTON DRAUGHT MAIDEN PLATE (2^nd Division)

Shortly after the start DING D’OR (C. Buchiw) rolled in and inconvenienced SHANGHAI MOON (NZ) (S. Price).

SWABBING:

Race 1 COUNTER SUE (winner), Race 5 WILLIAM OF OZ (winner), Race 2 ANOTHER FARE (winner), Race 6 PIETA (winner), Race 3 GIEGER GOLD (winner), Race 7 SQUILLANI (winner), Race 4 BRIGHT ROCK (winner), Race 8 SHANGHAI MOON (NZ) (winner).

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