RACE 1: NOTTAGE HILL LEGENDS MAIDEN PLATE – 1817 metres

NASTIVE EDITION (S. Cahill) jumped away awkwardly.

On jumping away JABBAR (J. Maund) shifted in and tightened ZIP THEA (M. Hoppo), onto CHEVALAE (B. Claridge), which was inconvenienced.

Inside the 600 metres JABBAR (J. Maund) rolled in and contacted CHEVALAE (B. Claridge).

Near the 300 metres CHEVALAE (B. Claridge) lost ground when disappointed attempting a run between SIR MAVARICK (C. Bryant), which shifted out and HOSTILE LAD (N. Tomizawa), which rolled in. C. Bryant was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Correct Weight was delayed to permit the connections of HOSTILE LAD to view the official print. Correct Weight was duly declared.

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

RACE 2: THE ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES HANDICAP – 1263 metres

On jumping away MISS JAYLO (T. Creek) shifted in and hampered DUA AWALI (B. Claridge).

Near the 500 metres DEBBEN (J. Holder), which was inclined to lay in, shifted in and became unbalanced on the heels of FATIGUED (J. Potter).

Inside the 200 metres DUA AWALI (B. Claridge), which got its head up and inclined to race greenly, was reluctant to take a run, which had presented itself.

S. Price, rider of IT’S RAINING MARES, accidentally dropped his whip on entering the straight. S. Price was advised that future carelessness may result in penalty.

Over the concluding stages DEBBEN (J. Holder), which was inclined to race greenly, shifted in and brushed QUICK TRICK (J. Lyon), which was obliged to steady.

RACE 3: IGT MAIDEN PLATE – 1363 metres

Mr. D. Halliday, Trainer of IRISH BLESSING, which proved difficult to load, was advised that a repetition of the filly’s behaviour may lead to action being taken against it.

HAWK EYE (NZ) (P. Gatt) and MOONFLEET MAGIC (C. Lindop) were slow to jump.

P. Gatt, rider of HAWK EYE, explained that after being slow to jump his mount took some distance to get into stride and had never travelled well, or felt comfortable in the going. He stated that he placed HAWK EYE under pressure after entering the straight, however felt that the gelding had not responded to that pressure. HAWK EYE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

Near the 200 metres IRISH BLESSING (J. Potter) shifted in under riding and hampered ETERNAL SONG (N. Tomizawa).

Inside the 100 metres DRARGI’S BID (J. Bowditch) was held up when taken in by IRISH BLESSING (J. Potter). J. Potter was advised that in future he would be required to take greater care when shifting ground.

Correct Weight was delayed to allow J. Holder, rider of MERITS, to view the official footage in the straight. After doing so J. Holder declined the option of lodging an objection and Correct Weight was declared.

Subsequent to the race ETERNAL SONG was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.

DIDNEDA (Darren Holland) was inclined to lay out throughout the event and shift away from other runners. Darren Holland explained, that despite his efforts, DIDNEDA refused to race with the body of the field. DIDNEDA was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon subsequent to the race, who reported no visible abnormalities. Mr. D. Pannell, representing Trainer Mr. J. R. Hawkes, was advised that if the gelding could not be more tractable in future, action would be taken against it.

KING KEEPERS (D. Carney) got its head up and raced ungenerously in the middle stages.

OLD SEA SALT (M. Hoppo) was inclined to lay out entering the straight.

Subsequent to the race BROCCO’S SON was subjected to an endoscopic examination, which revealed pharyngitis. Mr. P. Seater, Trainer of BROCCO’S SON, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for a future event.

RACE 5: PUBFEST CUP – 1817 metres

SLIGO CLASSIC (C. Bryant) was slow to jump.

JEUNE CAPERS sustained lacerations to its off fore fetlock during the race.

Subsequent to the race THURSDAY ISLAND (USA) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 6: THE MAXXIUM HANDICAP – 1463 metres

STARLIT, which got a hind leg over the outside rail prior to the start, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

The start of the race was delayed owing to BY INVITATION ONLY, rearing in the gates and becoming cast, dislodging P. Gatt. In response WINNING SPIRIT, which was in an adjoining stall, broke through the gates riderless. When being extricated BY INVITATION ONLY escaped the Attendants and WINNING SPIRIT completed a circuit of the course. Upon being recaptured both horses were ruled unfit to start and withdrawn at 3.18 p.m. Mr. T. Dabernig, representing Mr. T. McEvoy, Trainer of BY INVITATION ONLY, was advised that a repetition of the filly’s behaviour may lead to action being taken against it.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on WINNING SPIRIT and BY INVITATION ONLY be refunded. Bets made on other runners prior to the withdrawals were to be paid on the face value of the tickets less:
Bets for WINS - 28 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for PLACES - 25 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

KURI BAY (USA) and DANCERKOV, which became restless as a result, were also examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

DANCERKOV (J. Bowditch) was slow to jump.

On jumping away ROYAL POINT (NZ) (B. Claridge) shifted out and inconvenienced STARLIT (T. Creek).

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of STARLIT revealed the filly was lame in the near hind leg.

RACE 7: AHA / CUB CUP – 1263 metres

HOUSE GUEST (S. Cahill) was slow to jump.

MR. VANDAAM (P. Gatt) stood in the barriers and missed the start. Mr. S. Jones, Trainer of MR. VANDAAM, which had proved difficult to travel to the gates, was advised that a repetition of the gelding’s behaviour may lead to action being taken against it.

Near the 1000 metres DOUBLE TRAP (J. Bowditch) shifted in onto OIL CAN ANNIE (Darren Holland), taking that mare in onto FLEET DAPPER (C. Lindop), which was tightened onto GOD HELP ME (J. Holder), which had commenced to race ungenerously, while being restrained. As a result, GOD HELP ME was obliged to steady and lose its position. J. Bowditch was severely reprimanded for shifting in when insufficiently clear, and advised to in future to give riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled.

Subsequent to the race PRETTY EDGY was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 8: SKY CHANNEL HANDICAP – 1263 metres

ZIPGAZER was withdrawn by Stewards at 10.20 a.m. acting on confirmed advice from the mare’s Trainer, Mrs. T. Dunlop, that the gelding had been injured.

AMACLASE (P. Gatt) and JELDI JELDI (C. Lindop) brushed together on jumping away.

Approaching the 800 metres SAVILLE’S ANGUISH (T. Creek) lost its position when tightened by PARK CITY (S. Price), which rolled out, at the same time as CHEVVY (Darren Holland) rolled in.

When questioned regarding the apparent disappointing performance of BLUE BOWS, D. Cleaver explained that the filly had not begun as well as it normally does and had to be niggled to show speed in the early stages. He stated that in his opinion his mount had raced like a tired horse. Mrs. B. Perry, Trainer of BLUE BOWS, confirmed the filly would now be spelled. BLUE BOWS was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.

Subsequent to the race PARK CITY was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.

SWABBING:

Race 1 ON THE NATCH, Race 5 LAWFUL POKER, Race 2 DIVER DAVE, Race 6 QUICK CLASS, Race 3 DEVARAJA DAAN, Race 7 CULLEN BAY, Race 4 SAN SONATA (NZ), Race 8 BOURBON AND WATER.

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