RACE 1 – DONALD WILLIAMS (JNR) DISTANCE MAIDEN PLATE:

ASTRO GUARDIA (C. Lindop) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the event.

SAJEUNE (R. Price) shifted out under riding, racing to the 100 metres, resulting in that rider having to stop riding the filly and straighten it.

RACE 2 – SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (1^st Division):

BILLY BUSTER (W. Kerford) raced fiercely in the early and middle stages of the event.

I’ZINGARI (J. Holder) jumped away awkwardly, resulting in that rider striking his right foot on the gates after exiting them.

I’ZINGARI (J. Holder) showed a tendency to lay out throughout the event.

M. Hoppo, rider of SCENARAJA, reported to Stewards that in the vicinity of the 600 metres the gelding had to be eased when it improved onto the heels of I’ZINGARI (J. Holder). Shortly after SCENARAJA became unbalanced for a short distance when I’ZINGARI laid out slightly.

SCENARAJA (M. Hoppo) showed a tendency to lay in under pressure in the straight.

RACE 3 – ALCOHOL GO-EASY / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (2^nd Division):

A Veterinary examination of DEVARAJA DAAN prior to event, after the gelding had sustained a minor injury in the float en route to the course, revealed it was fit to take its place in the field.

R. Price replaced J. Holder as the rider of GOLD FOX, when J. Holder became indisposed after injuring his foot in Race 2.

DEVARAJA DAAN (M. Hoppo) and GALWAY LASS (W. Kerford) were slow to begin.

On jumping away MY FIREFLY (NZ) (J. O’Connor) shifted out and inconvenienced OLD SEA SALT (Darren Holland).

Racing inside the 200 metres WYNDAM WARRIOR (S. Price) shifted out and brushed LIMA JULIET (A. Stead). WYNDAM WARRIOR continued to shift out over the concluding stages of the event, taking LIMA JULIET wider on the track.

Approaching the finish the whip of S. Price accidentally contacted the arm of A. Stead, rider of LIMA JULIET.

A. Stead, rider of LIMA JULIET, was advised by Stewards of his obligations in riding his mounts out to the finish of a race.

D. Carney replaced J. Lorensini as the rider of LORD ARLINGTON, when J. Lorensini became indisposed due to injury.

NIGHT DRIVER (J. Maund) was slow to begin.

Upon jumping away MR. VANDAAM (W. Kerford) shifted out, making slight contact with OUR RANSOM (K. Louca).

Approaching the home turn SHUKU HAI (J. Marks) shifted in and away from MR. VANDAAM (W. Kerford), resulting in SHUKU HAI making contact with NIGHT DRIVER (J. Maund). As a result, SHUKU HAI and NIGHT DRIVER both became unbalanced for a short distance.

When questioned regarding the performance of MR. VANDAAM today, W. Kerford reported when ridden at Gawler on the 9^th of January, its previous start, MR. VANDAAM had shown a tendency to race awkwardly and changing stride frequently. W. Kerford stated, in the event today MR. VANDAAM had continued to show this strait and had appeared to change stride more often and race with its head up. W. Kerford reported when put under pressure in the vicinity of the 400 metres the gelding did not respond to his riding. He further stated that in his opinion MR. VANDAAM may have jarred up in today’s event. Stewards noted the explanations tendered by W. Kerford.

MR. VANDAAM was subject to a Veterinary examination subsequent to the event which revealed no visible abnormalities.

SHUKU HAI was subject to a Veterinary examination subsequent to the event which revealed the gelding had a minor abrasion to its chest, sustained in the barriers.

Subsequent to the event a Veterinary examination of LORD ARLINGTON revealed the gelding had been galloped on the near hind leg, which required treatment.

RACE 5 – SMOKE-FREE CLASS 3 HANDICAP:

A Veterinary examination of ADEL MARIE, prior to the event, after sustaining minor abrasions en route to the course, revealed the mare was fit to take its place in the field.

Approaching the finish HEARTEN’S MAGIC (M. Neilson) was tightened onto STOCKADE BOY (D. Carney), when taken out by QUICK GAME (M. Hoppo), which had shown a tendency to shift out under pressure over the concluding 100 metres of the event.

RACE 6 – DON T WILLIAMS MEMORIAL HANDICAP:

After being treated by Ambulance Personnel J. Holder was able to resume his remaining engagements.

J. Holder replaced J. Lorensini as the rider of SOUND.

D. Carney was the declared rider for GUN SHOT.

Racing inside the 1600 metres GRISWALD (H. McKechnie) had to be eased for a short distance when tightened by SARS (M. Hoppo), which shifted in slightly.

In the vicinity of the 1400 metres BRAVE DECISION (W. Kerford) had to be steadied from the heels of MISTER MANDEREE (B. Claridge), which shifted in slightly and as a result BRAVE DECISION got its head in the air for a short distance.

RACE 7 – SUNSMART CLASS 5 HANDICAP:

D. Carney replaced J. Lorensini as the rider of HI TAIL.

The start of this race was delayed approximately five minutes, due to NORTH CORNER dislodging its rider Darren Holland on the way to the barriers and galloping a short distance before being recaptured in the Mounting Enclosure. Darren Holland suffered a leg injury in the incident and as a result was replaced by D. Tootell. NORTH CORNER underwent a Veterinary examination and was declared fit to take its place in the field.

In the vicinity of the 100 metres MISS JEUNE (S. Price) had to be eased for a short distance when disappointed for a run when tightened by BARMAID (L. Smith), which rolled in slightly.

When questioned by Stewards into the performance of MISS JEUNE today, S. Price stated the mare never travelled well in the event and was under pressure from the 400 metres and was unable to improve into the race as he would have expected. He further stated that when tightened near the 100 metres MISS JEUNE had not been travelling well enough to take that run when it was available. S. Price further advised that it was his opinion that MISS JEUNE may have jarred up in today’s event. Stewards noted the explanations of S. Price.

A Veterinary examination of MISS JEUNE subsequent to the event confirmed the mare had jarred up in both fore legs and it had also sustained bruising to its near fore sole. The mare also exhibited a lower heart rate than normally would have been expected.

RACE 8 – SABIS FILLIES & MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP:

On jumping away WINESONG (M. Hoppo) shifted out onto KOODA SHINE (D. Carney), who in turn shifted out, bumping CLEARING OUT (S. Price). As a result, CLEARING OUT shifted out, brushing VANDECLARE (D. Tootell).

Rounding the home turn VANDECLARE (D. Tootell) was hampered for a short distance due to FOLLY DOLL (J. Holder) shifting in slightly and at the same time LITTLE MISS CINDY (C. Bryant) shifting out slightly.

SWABBING:

Race 2 RONDA’S GIRL (Winner)

Race 6 VOODOO SUNSET (2^nd Placegetter)

The following blood samples were taken for the purpose of TCO₂ testing:

ARMAGH PRINCE, ASTRO GUARDIA, CLASSIC DANZIG, SEAVIEW ROAD, NORTH TRICK, WHY HURRY, ARABIAN WALTZ, HEAVEN’S EDGE, SOUND, BRAVE DECISION, GUN SHOT, DAMON, VOODOO SUNSET, GRISWALD, MISTER MANDEREE & FARHILLS

The Stewards Room