RACE ONE CLASS 1 HCP – 1OOO M

The start of the race was delayed due to LORD ERSKINE having to be resaddled as gear on the gelding broke prior to it leaving the mounting yard.

Mr S Clarke, trainer of DELIRUM was fined $50 for nominating that gelding for this event when ineligible (AR 64).

Mr D Leech , trainer of CRESTER was fined $50 for nominating that gelding for this event when ineligible.(AR 64).

1^st LORD ERSKINE 2^nd TOMMY TEE 3^rd KABATEPE

RACE TWO MAIDEN HCP – 12OO M

When the gates opened SPECTOR was slow into stride.

Near the 800 metres MOSSE had to be eased off the heels of MYTH which rolled out.

Mr A Trengrove, trainer of SHE’S GOT FLAIR presented that filly without a tongue tie which it is approved to race with. Mr Trengrove stated that he did not include the tongue tie on his stable return. Mr Trengrove was notified that the filly last raced in a tongue tie and as he did not lodge a stable return removing that gear the filly must race in a tongue tie today.

Subsequent to the event he clubs veterinary surgeon inspected KELTIC KID and NIGHT VISION. He reported that KELTIC KID had suffered a minor injury to its eye and that NIGHT VISION pulled up sore in the hindquarters.

1^st STRATEGIC FEELING 2^nd MYTH 3^rd MOSSE

RACE THREE CLASS 3 HCP – 16OO M

As P Shiers was to be overweight, stewards permitted R Thompson to replace him as the rider of OAKLEIGH BOY. Stewards accepted his explaination as to his reason for being overweight.

When the gates opened SONG OF RIO jumped away awkwardly.

Rounding the first turn PINON raced ungenerously.

Near the 500 metres WICKED LOVE had to be eased off the heels of SOLTRICE which weakened quickly.

During the race WICKED LOVE lost a plate.

RACE FOUR CLASS 6 HCP – 1OOO M

After being placed in the barriers SKIING broke through the front gates and cantered for some distance. After he was reboxed SKIING again broke through and dislodged it’s rider C Lever and galloped a considerable distance. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of SKIING at 3.05pm.

On jumping away NASEIRO shifted in and bumped HALIFAX into FOREVER JUDE turning that geldings hindquarters.

Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on SKIING to be refunded and the following betting deductions. All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of SKIING to be paid as follows; for the win, face value of the ticket less 37 cents in the dollar, for the place, face value of the ticket less 31 cents in the dollar.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected HALIFAX subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding pulled up in a distressed state and that it may be suffering from mild colic.

RACE FIVE WELTER – 19OO M

When the gates opened SARRAZIN jumped away awkwardly.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected OAKFIELD PRINCE subsequent to the event and reported that it suffered a wound to its hind leg. He also inspected ALWAYS ASPIRE and reported that the gelding was lame in the near foreleg.

RACE SIX CLASS 1 HCP – 13OO M

As P Shiers was to be overweight, stewards permitted B Sweeney to replace him as the rider of JAYASHARI. Stewards accepted his explaination as to his reason for being overweight.

Rounding the turn BURN THE DECK had a tendency to lay in.

Prior to correct weight declared N Paine rider of PERAK SILVER requested to see the video of the race.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected POLAR BEAR subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was sore in the knee.

1^st POLAR BEAR 2^nd STRATEGIC HIT 3^rd ANELLO ROSSO

RACE SEVEN OPEN HCP – 12OO M

On jumping away HIGH REVS jumped inwards and tightened BUTKUS in on to MASINDOR which resulted in BUTKUS having to be checked. Also JEREMIAH BULLFROG jumped inwards onto RADICAL and bumped it in onto BEAU MASTER.

G Clarke lodged a complaint and requested that he be paid a winning\losing riding fee from the connections of MASINDOR. G Clarke stated that he believed he had an engagement for the ride on MASINDOR in the Palmerston Sprint. After taking evidence from G Clarke and Ms J Robinson trainer of MASINDOR, stewards ruled that G Clarke was entitled to a winning\losing riding fee.

Near the 900 metres GALLIC CHIEF had to be eased off the heels of SON OF GRACE when tightened for room by KUERTEN (S Burrows). S Burrows was reprimanded and notified that he must ensure he is two lengths clear in future.

Near the 450 metres BATHERS raced ungenerously for several strides on the inside of GALLIC CHIEF.

Approaching the winning post JEREMIAH BULLFROG was disappointed for a clear run.

Pre race swabs were taken from BUTKUS, BATHERS and KUERTEN.

All winners were swabbed. The first and second placegetters were swabbed in race 7.

The Stewards Room