RACE 1: BONNETTS SADDLEWORTH HANDICAP - 1250m

CACCIANI (NZ) was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon at the barriers prior to the race and ruled fit to start.

Mr S Gower, trainer of SHE’S WONDERFUL, which proved difficult to load, was advised that a repetition of the fillies behaviour might lead to action being taken against it.

On jumping away, BIOCARD (Damien Holland) shifted in and brushed with ANGEL OF HARLEM (M Zahra), which was inconvenienced.

Near the 1000 metres, BELLOTTO PRINCESS (J Holder) was obliged to steady off the heels of THESE DAYS (T Creek). In being steadied, BELLOTTO PRINCESS got its head up for a short distance.

CACCIANI (NZ) (D Tootell), which was inclined to lay out making the turn into the straight, was eased out of the race in the vicinity of the 200 metres. D Tootell reported that he had become concerned by the filly’s action. Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of CACCIANI (NZ) revealed that it appeared to be favouring it’s near fore leg.

Stewards questioned D O’Heare, rider of QUIET SMYTZER, into the reasons for its apparent disappointing performance. D O’Heare stated that QUIET SMYTZER had travelled well throughout the race and had relaxed in running. When placed under pressure in the straight it had not responded to its riding. D O’Heare added that in his opinion QUIET SMYTZER might be better suited at shorter distances. Mr J T Hall, trainer of QUIET SMYTZER, advised that it was the filly’s first attempt at 1200 metres and that he had some concerns about its ability to get that distance. He added that QUIET SMYZTER had pleased his stable in the lead-up to today’s event. Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of QUIET SMYTZER failed to reveal any visible abnormalities. Mr Hall was advised that the filly would be required to perform satisfactory in an official barrier trial before accepting for any future event.

RACE 2: CARLTON DRAUGHT HANDICAP - 1300m

Inside the 900 metres, whilst being steadied, NIJINSKY PRINCE (M Hoppo) commenced to race keenly and continued to race fiercely in the middle stages of the race.

RACE 3: POPE PACKAGING HANDICAP – 1450m

SAPPHIRE FLASH (NZ) (D Tootell) was slow into stride.

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

COMPENDIUM sustained a minor laceration to its off hind coronet during the running of the race.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of MR.ICEMAN revealed the gelding to be short in its action in front.

On jumping away WILLIAM OF OZ (J Maund) shifted out and inconvenienced SATISHA (D Carney).

Inside the 700 metres PARINGA (J Potter) shifted out taking SATISHA (D Carney) out on to SIMULATE (B Vale), taking that mare out on to the heels of WILLIAM OF OZ (J Maund) resulting in SIMULATE being obliged to steady off heels and lose its position. J Potter was advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

Approaching the 200 metres SATISHA (D Carney) shifted out on to FLIRT WITH DANGER (M Hoppo) at the same time as KING ROYALE (B Claridge) shifted in resulting in, FLIRT WITH DANGER being inconvenienced.

Near the 100 metres PARINGA (J Potter) was accidentally struck across the head by the whip of WINKLER (NZ) (V Duric).

RACE 5: SMOKE-FREE HANDICAP - 1250m

SQUILLANI (P Gatt) dwelt as the gates opened.

In the vicinity of the 1000 metres ALL CHEER (J Potter), which was inclined to shift in and away from GIRONDE (W Kerford) on its outside, brushed with SQUILLANI (P Gatt) resulting in SQUILLANI becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

RACE 6: H C NITSCHKE STAKES - 1400m

LATTE, which had collided with the running rail before the start, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

On jumping away GORGEOUS GURU (C Lindop) shifted in and brushed JUST PETE (M Zahra), which was inconvenienced.

In the vicinity of the 700 metres SHANGHAI MOON (NZ) (S Price) raced greenly for a short distance.

Near the 300 metres FLIGHTING (J Maund), which had commenced to weaken, was inconvenienced by PRAY IN VAIN (S Cahill), which rolled in.

Approaching the 200 metres PRINCE RAJA (D O’Heare) became unbalanced and brushed the running rail when attempting a tight run inside LATTE (C Lever), which rolled in under pressure.

Approaching the 100 metres PRINCE RAJA (D O’Heare) was disappointed when attempting a tight run inside LATTE (C Lever), which shifted in under riding.

Approaching the finish BEREZNY (V Duric) was unable to obtain clear ground when racing immediately behind the winner STORMING BAI.

C Lindop, rider of GORGEOUS GURU, reported that approaching 200 metres her mount had been inclined to lay in to the extent that she had some difficulty in getting it to improve to the outside of SHANGHAI MOON (NZ).

RACE 7: SCHWEPPES HANDICAP - 1450m

AVIATE was examined at the barrier by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found to be lame in the near foreleg. Acting on that advice AVIATE was withdrawn by Stewards 4.29pm. All monies invested on AVIATE to be refunded. Bets on Win and Place made prior to the withdrawal to be paid on the face value of ticket less 8 cents in the dollar for the Win, less 9 cents in the dollar for the Place.

In the vicinity of 700 metres EUBECHA (J Potter), which had commenced to race keenly was obliged to steady off the heels of AL BATROUN (D Tootell).

Near the 300 metres RALLY (L Meech) was inclined to shift in and inconvenienced BRONZE ROULETTE (D Yendall) for a short distance.

L Meech the rider of RALLY explained that she had been instructed not to fight her mount in running. She stated that she would have preferred to have settled further back in running and attempted to obtain a position on the back of RUSTY DUSTY GREY early in the race, however, due to the pace of the race RALLY had commenced to race keenly and rather than fight her mount and race wide she allowed it to roll forward.

RACE 8: FELTEX CARPETS HANDICAP - 1000m

The start of this race was delayed owing to DENISE requiring farrier attention.

AL ZIMER (D Yendall) was slow to jump.

HAND PASS (B Claridge) and RIVER JUNCTION (M Zahra) collided on jumping away.

IRISH JANTEE (W Kerford) jumped away awkwardly.

Racing to the 600 metres CHECA (P Gatt) commenced to race fiercely and in being restrained, shifted about hampering EL VANA (M Hoppo) and contacting BRINKLEY LASS (D Cleaver), which became unbalanced.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres, HAND PASS (B Claridge) was inclined to lay in on to QUEEN MIDAS (J Maund) resulting in those horse brushing on a number of occasions.

D Yendall the rider of AL ZIMER explained that owing to his mount missing the start it was obliged to travel in the field. He stated that due to lack off race experience AL ZIMER had raced greenly throughout the race. D. Yendall added that AL ZIMER, in his opinion, would benefit from the experience.

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

Blood Samples were taken from the following horses for the purpose of TCO2 testing:

TULLY DANE, LATTE, PRAY IN VAIN, BEREZNY, PRINCE RAJA, ELATHEA, TORMENTUS, VICTORIX, STORMING BAI, MOUNT BATTEN, UMRUM, BRONZE ROULETTE, AVIATE, TAWTRICE.

Race 1 BIOCARD (winner).
Race 2 MORE THAN FAIR (winner).
Race 3 DOUBLE LEGEND (winner).
Race 4 SEAVIEW ROAD (winner).
Race 5 BRICKLIN’S BROTHER (winner).
Race 6 STORMING BAI (winner).
Race 7 STAR JOE (NZ) (winner).
Race 8 JOHN’S BROTHER (winner).

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