RACE 1: YALUMBA WINES DASH

All runners in this race were inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeons and ruled fit to start.

TROLL which shifted its off fore plate en route to the barrier was attended by the farrier prior to the start.

SMOKEFORCE (J Potter) jumped away awkwardly.

Inside the 800 metres COBAMUSE (T Creek), whilst being restrained off the heels of WEST POINT ACADEMY (P Gatt) which rolled in, commenced to race greenly for a short distance when shifting away from WEST POINT ACADEMY, which had rolled out. SMOKEFORCE (J Potter) was inconvenienced in consequence.

RACE 2: KPMG HANDICAP

SEAVIEW ROAD (J Holder) was slow to jump.

Inside the 1200 metres COMO PRINCE (D Carney), which was inclined to race ungenerously, shifted out and brushed TRIPLE FORCE (NZ) (S Price).

Near the 600 metres TRIPLE FORCE (NZ) (S Price) was inclined to race greenly when racing between horses and became unbalanced for a short distance. S Price the rider of TRIPLE FORCE (NZ) reported that gelding had been reluctant to race between other runners during the race.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of TRIPLE FORCE (NZ) revealed no visible abnormalities.

RACE 3: SKYCITY HANDICAP

Shortly after the start STAR JOE (NZ) (P Gatt) and MARRON CHEVAL (B Claridge) brushed together on several occasions.

Approaching the 1200 metres STAR JOE (NZ) (P Gatt) was obliged to steady and lose its position when tightened by APTEGO (J Potter) on its outside, which shifted in, and MARRON CHEVAL (B Claridge) on its inside which rolled out and away from EASY LANDING (J Bowditch) which was inclined to lay out. J Potter was advised that although not entirely to blame for the incident he would be required to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

Near the 300 metres, STAR JOE (NZ) (P Gatt) which was inclined to lay in was reluctant to take a run between EASY LANDING (J Bowditch) on its outside and MARRON CHEVAL (B Claridge) on its inside. P Gatt the rider of STAR JOE (NZ) confirmed that his mount had been hesitant in improving into the run.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of APTEGO revealed no visible abnormalities.

PREMONISH (W Kerford) reared as the gates opened and missed the start.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres DISCOUNTER (B Vale) rolled in and brushed WORLDLY WAYS (C Lindop) which was obliged to steady off the heels of PRINCE RAJA (G Dorol).

Approaching the finish BELLOTTO PRINCESS (B Claridge) was obliged to steady off the heels of CULLEN BAY (T Creek), which rolled out.

Subsequent to the race RUSSIAN CARAVAN was subjected to a Veterinary inspection, which revealed no visible abnormalities.

RACE 5: CARLTON DRAUGHT HANDICAP

BENARBER (J O’Connor) was slow to jump.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of NOTHING BUT GOLD revealed no visible abnormalities.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of BENARBER revealed no visible abnormalities.

RACE 6: BONNETTS SADDLEWORLD HANDICAP

In the vicinity of the 1200 metres TARTAN ARMY (D Tootell) was obliged to steady off the heels of MR SELBY (T Creek) as the pace of the race slackened.

Inside the 200 metres DARK BANNER (J Holder) was obliged to steady momentarily away from the heels of MR SELBY (T Creek), which shifted out.

RACE 7: MARSH INSURANCE BROKERS HANDICAP

In the vicinity of the 1100 metres JAZORSKY (C Buchiw) shifted in when insufficiently clear of BURZAM (J Bowditch) taking that mare in on to NORTH CORNER (W Kerford), which was tightened onto COUNTBACK (M Hoppo) resulting in NORTH CORNER being obliged to check and lose its position. In consequence HAMSTER JAZZ (P Gatt) was hampered. C Buchiw was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended for a period to commence at midnight tonight 16 March and to expire at midnight on Friday 28 March 2002, a period of five race meetings. In assessing penalties Stewards took into consideration C Buchiw’s riding record of having previously being suspended once in over four years of riding.

PALAGIA (G Dorol) was unable to obtain clear ground over the concluding 150 metres.

At the finish CHECK OUR BEEZ (C Puls) was obliged to steady off the heels of BURZAM (J Bowditch) as that mare was taken in by TELL NO LIES (J Holder), which shifted in under riding.

RACE 8: SMART CHOICE HANDICAP

YELLOW CARD was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon at the barriers and passed fit to start.

Mr D Butler the trainer of DISCO KID, which proved difficult to load, was informed that a repetition of the gelding’s barrier behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

YELLOW CARD (B Claridge) was slow to jump.

ATHINOULA (J Lyon) and SPANISH ARMS (C Lindop) made contact on jumping away.

In the vicinity of the 1100 metres CLASSY LOOKER (D Carney) was obliged to steady off the heels of SPANISH ARMS (C Lindop), which rolled out.

Approaching the entrance to the straight, EARLWOOD MANOR (NZ) (J Bowditch) was obliged to steady off the heels of SEATTLE KEN (S Price), which shifted out. S Price was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Inside the 200 metres, CANADIAN COMET (J Holder) shifted out to obtain clear running and contacted DISCO KID (W Kerford), which shifted away. J Holder was advised of his obligations when shifting ground.

Near the 100 metres OUR AVON (D Yendall) was obliged to steady off the heels of CLASSY LOOKER (D Carney), which rolled out under riding.

EARLWOOD MANOR lost its near fore plate during the race. Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of EARLWOOD MANOR revealed that horse to be exhibiting lower back muscle pain.

Correct weight for this event was delayed to allow Stewards to review the official footage in the straight.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of SURE BET revealed that gelding to lame in the near foreleg.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES
Race 1 GOLD ANTHEM (winner)
Race 2 SEAVIEW ROAD (winner).
Race 3 EASY LANDING (winner).
Race 4 CLASSIC STATUS (winner).
Race 5 PALIENTE (winner).
Race 6 NEWSFLASH (winner).
Race 7 TELL NO LIES (winner).
Race 8 TO PAY UP (winner).

The Stewards Room