A routine swab sample was taken from NO DEPOSIT, winner of the race.

TAPALINGA (J Holder) and HILLVIEW EXPRESS (J Maund) were slow to jump.

In the vicinity of the 1100 metres TAPALINGA (J Holder) shifted in onto NO DEPOSIT (T Creek), tightening that gelding in onto MOSSITON (G O’Loughlin), resulting in NO DEPOSIT having to be eased. J Holder was advised of his obligations when shifting ground.

In the middle stages of the race, MOSSITON (G O’Loughlin) was inclined to over race.

In the vicinity of the 100 metres DIMNESS (B Claridge) shifted out and brushed HILLVIEW EXPRESS (J Maund), which was inconvenienced. B Claridge, rider of DIMNESS, dropped his whip shortly after this incident. B Claridge was fined $100 for carelessness under ARR 137(a).

RACE 2: BROMPTON HANDICAP

A routine swab sample was taken from FLAWED LOGIC, winner of the race.

VENGADAME (W Kerford) was slow to jump.

SPARTACULAR (D Smith) stood in the gates and missed the start.

VENGADAME (W Kerford) was inclined to lay in throughout the event.

P Gatt reported his mount DIRECTORY was held up for a short distance in the vicinity of the 300 metres and was obliged to shift out to obtain clear ground.

Racing to the 100 metres VENGADAME (W Kerford) shifted in and brushed DIRECTORY (P Gatt), which reacted away and shifted in, inconveniencing FLASH HENRY (J Lorensini).

A Veterinary inspection of SPARTACULAR following the running of the race revealed no visible abnormalities.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of VENGADAME revealed that filly had a boil in its left upper lip. Mr Brook, trainer of VENGADAME, will be questioned at a later date as to why he had not notified the Stewards of the filly’s condition prior to the race.

RACE 3: BORAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS HANDICAP

A routine swab sample was taken from RALLY, winner of the race.

On jumping away RALLY (T Creek) and PRINCE IDA (J Holder) brushed.

Inside the 200 metres ALL CHEER (B Claridge) was obliged to steady when tightened by CANBIAN STAD (S Price) which shifted in under riding.

Over the concluding 100 metres ALL CHEER (B Claridge) was unable to obtain a clear run.

The start of this race was delayed several minutes owing to ZEDIMBI refusing to be loaded. ZEDIMBI was withdrawn by Stewards at 2.21pm. All bets on that horse were declared off. Bets on other runners were reduced at the rate of 6 cents in the dollar on the face value of the ticket for the win and 7 cents in the dollar from the winnings only for the place. Mr M Minervini trainer of ZEDIMBI was advised the gelding was now suspended from racing until it can prove, in an official trial, that it can be loaded without delay.

OTTOBELLO (J Maund) stood flat-footed in the gates and missed the start by several lengths.

A routine swab sample was taken from EURO CONNECTION, winner of the race.

MOSSE (B Claridge) was slow to jump.

On jumping away, PRINCE RAJA (G Dorol) shifted in abruptly and made severe contact with CLASSIC STATUS (P Gatt), which was tightened onto FORCEFUL (D Smith), which in turn was taken in onto SWITCH VISION (W Kerford). Shortly after, PRINCE RAJA continued in, tightening CLASSIC STATUS onto FORCEFUL which in turn was taken in, resulting in SWITCH VISION (W Kerford) electing to take hold and lose its position.

Racing to the 1000 metres PRINCE RAJA (G Dorol), which had continued to race ungenerously, shifted in, taking CLASSIC STATUS (P Gatt) in onto FORCEFUL (D Smith), which was obliged to steady and lose its position.

Near the 100 metres OTTOBELLO (J Maund) shifted out and brushed MOSSE (B Claridge) on several occasions.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of PRINCE RAJA revealed that colt to have pre-existing cuts to its lower mouth on both sides of the jaw. Mr J Hall, trainer of PRINCE RAJA, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness would be required, clearing that colt prior to its performing satisfactory in an official trial before being accepted for a future event.

ROKSHOW was withdrawn by Stewards at 8.25am, acting on confirmed advice by Mr B Woosnam, trainer of that gelding, that it was sore in its fore feet.

A routine swab sample was taken from MY SKY ROCKET (GB), winner of the race.

HOSTILE LAD (D Tootell) was slow to begin.

On jumping away SPRING WATER (D Smith) jumped outward, resulting in DINKY BARRY (P Gatt) being taken out onto METAL GOLD (D Azis), which in turn was taken out to MY SKY ROCKET (GB) (B Claridge), which shifted out onto REFLEXES (J Nevin), resulting in that gelding making contact with the hindquarters of I’M HONOR HIGH (T Creek), which was unbalanced for a short distance.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of REFLEXES failed to reveal any visible abnormalities.

A routine swab sample was taken from DEACONESS, winner of the race.

At the entrance to the straight, ALL THE ACTION (S Cahill) shifted out on to DEACONESS (S Price). In consequence DEACONESS laid back, resulting in both horses brushing together for a short distance.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of BALLATA revealed that gelding had a laceration on the near hind coronet.

A routine swab sample was taken from IRRADIANCE, winner of the race.

Racing to the 600 metres GATTON (C Lindop) was obliged to steady off the heels of KING CROW (C Buchiw).

At the entrance to the straight, INTERLOCK (W Kerford) was inconvenienced by SOUTH NEPTUNE (H McKechnie) which shifted out to improve its position. Shortly afterwards SOUTH NEPTUNE laid out for a short distance and inconvenienced INTERLOCK.

Approaching the winning post C Buchiw rider of KING CROW reported she lost the use of the near side rein.

J Holder, rider of AT ALL TIMES, was advised to continue to ride his mount to the finish of a race.

SOUTH NEPTUNE continued to lay out for the remainder of the event.

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

A routine swab sample was taken from SNIPPET’S BELLE, winner of the race.

MOVED (D Holland) was slow to jump.

RUBY WEDNESDAY (P Gatt) jumped away awkwardly.

DEER GIRL (J Potter) was inclined to rear as the gates opened, then shortly afterwards was hampered as a result of KING KEEPERS (C Buchiw) being taken in by AMACLASE (D Carney), which shifted in on jumping away.

Racing inside the 800 metres DEER GIRL (J Potter) got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of RUBY WEDNESDAY (P Gatt), which had been taken in by LUSKIN’S PROUD (D Azis). D Azis was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when insufficiently clear, and was advised that in future to give his fellow riders the room to which they are entitled.

T Creek, rider of OUR FAME, was questioned regarding his riding of that filly over the concluding stages. T Creek explained that after obtaining a run inside CULLEN BAY he had persevered with the whip before putting it away, as he had formed the opinion that OUR FAME dislikes being put under severe pressure. He further advised that he had ridden the filly at its previous start and had put the whip away on that occasion and felt the filly had responded to hands and heels riding. T Creek was advised his explanations would be noted. However, he was informed that in future he would be expected to ride his mounts in a manner that would not invite question.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of RUBY WEDNESDAY failed to reveal any visible abnormalities.

The Stewards Room