Riding Changes:

Race 1 - V. WALSH SUPER VOBIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE

B. Nolan, rider of Durability, explained to the Stewards that he eased the gelding down shortly after the start as in his opinion, he felt Durability had gone amiss. Subsequent to the event, the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that Durability was showing signs of shin-soreness in its off-fore-leg. Mr. R. Gravett, trainer of the gelding, was notified that prior to Durability racing again, he must be in receipt of a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness. Acting on a report from the Starter, that Mantoya proved difficult to load into its Barrier Stall, Mr. J. Baker who was representing Mr. G. Eurell, trainer of the gelding, was notified that an official warning would be placed against Mantoya, and prior to starting again, he must be in receipt of a Barrier Certificate with respect to the gelding. As a result the start of the race was delayed considerably. Near the 900 metres, Furtive Glance had to be eased when tightened for room between Spooks Revenge and Dancebird, which shifted in slightly.

Race 2 - MARY & MICHAEL LENEHAN FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE

Prior to Correct Weight, W. Hokai, rider of Always Exceptional, fifth place-getter, wished to view the patrol video of the start of the race as in his opinion he believed he was denied a fair start. After viewing the patrol video of the start and taking evidence from Mr. A. Clarke trainer of the filly and W. Hokai Stewards deemed that Always Exceptional had gained a fair start, and correct Weight was declared. On jumping away, Yensor shifted out and made contact with Devonvale. During the middle -stages of the race, Devonvale hung out. Approaching the home-turn, Let's Go Barbie was held up for a short distance when unable to obtain a clear run. In the straight, Taffeta Princess had a tendency to hang in.

Race 3 - G. DOWNEY FILLIES & MARES CLASS 3 HANDICAP -

No report.

Race 4 - NOEL KAVENAGH CLASS 1 HANDICAP

After passing the 600 metres, Cat Weasel, which was over-racing, had to be checked off the heels of Que Breaker, when checking, shifted out and brushed the hind-quarters of Rare Result, turning that mare inwards. G. Murphy, rider of Mixture Rich, explained to the Stewards, that he eased the gelding down after passing the 600m, as in his opinion, he believed something may have been a-miss. Subsequent to the event the Club's Veterinary Surgeon examined Mixture Rich and could find no abnormalities. Stewards notified G.Murphy that without doubting his actions , he should have fully tested the gelding prior to easing it down on this occasion.

Race 5 - H.A. RHODES CLASS 6 HANDICAP

Prior to Correct Weight, R. Booth, rider of City of Gold, second place-getter, wished to view the Steward's Patrol Video and side-on version of the race, with a view to lodging an objection. After viewing the films, R. Booth did not proceed with this request and Correct Weight was declared. N. Wilson, rider of Pagola, who performed poorly explained to the stewards that Pagola travelled well in the early and middle-stages of the race, and after passing the 600metres, failed to respond to his riding. Subsequent to the race, the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that Pagola was showing no abnormalities.

Race 6 - T. DANAHER CLASS 1 HANDICAP

Rounding the home-turn and in the early part of the straight, In Arms was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

Race 7 - CARLTON DRAUGHT CLASS 2 HANDICAP

In the early and middle-stages of the race, Jackawill hung out.

Race 8 - EDGAR PROSSER MEMORIAL MAIDEN PLATE

On arrival at the Barrier, Sea Shanty was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit-to-run. Swamp Boy was slow to begin. Shortly after the start World Wide Web had to be eased when tightened for room between Irish Storm, which was taken out by Minjahra, which shifted out slightly, and Spector which shifted in. Shortly after this, World Wide Web had to be checked when tightened for room between Irish Storm, which shifted out slightly and My Boy Keny, (D. Mott) which shifted in . D. Mott was severely reprimanded and notifid to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.

SWAB SAMPLES -

Race 1 - A routine swab was taken of the winner, Reef Wind.
Race 2 - A routine swab was taken of the winner, Fantastic Times.
Race 5 - A routine swab was taken of the winner, Rotang(NZ).
Race 8 - A routine swab was taken of the winner, Irish Storm.

Race 2 - Mr. D. Lawson, trainer of Caneel Bay was fined the sum of $50.00 for the late notification of C. Payne as the rider of the mare.

Race 3 - Mr. C. Stott, trainer of Queen Ruler was fined the sum of $50.00 for the late notification of M. Evans as rider of the mare.

Race 5- Mr. E. Musgrove trainer of Preludes, was fined the sum of $50.00 for the late notification of C, Roberson as the rider of the gelding.

Race 6 - S. Aitken rider of Supreme Governor, fifth place-getter was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account that they could not be fully satisfied that S. Aitken's actions had affected the result of the race.

The Stewards Room