RACE ONE CLASS 2 HCP – 1OOO M

Approaching the winning post ARCH HENRY was taken out by CHEQUE ATTACK and STREWTH. LORD ERSKINE which was weakening had to be eased off ARCH HENRY’s heels.

1^st MICKEYMOO 2^nd GRAND JUDGE 3^rd STREWTH

RACE TWO CLASS 4 HCP – 13OO M

Apprentice J Hallam, rider of A ESS EYE, was unable to ride that gelding at his MRW. As there were no other apprentice riders available and as the trainer Mr S Brown was prepared to allow him to not claim his full allowance, stewards permitted J Hallam to fulfill his engagement on A ESS EYE. J Hallam was fined $100 for failing to ride at his declared MRW.

When the gates opened RODIN was slow to begin.

J Hallam was charged under AR 175(a) with an improper action. The improper action being that when he attempted to weigh out to ride A ESS EYE that he placed his leg against the scales thereby affecting the reading on the scales. J Hallam was found guilty of the charge and his permit to ride in races was suspended for a period of three months.

1^st OLD SWAMPY 2^nd SOLARIO 3^rd DAVE’S CHANCE

RACE THREE CLASS 5 HCP – 11OO M

On jumping away BOB’S COUNTY and SKYE KAYJOY came together.

Rounding the first turn LUST NO MORE shifted out and bumped SKYE KAYJOY, which turned that mare’s hindquarters out.

RACE FOUR SPECIAL CONDITIONS HCP – 1OOO M

On return to scale P Denton, rider of the fourth placegetter PRINCE OF SPORTS lodged an objection against ASPEN STAR being declared third place alleging interference near the 250 metres. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the video of the race, stewards upheld the objection, the amended placings being-
3^rd PRINCE OF SPORTS
4^th ASPEN STAR

On return to scale C Lever, rider of JIM’S SHOUT stated that he believed his mount was denied a fair start due to the front gate on it’s barrier swinging back after opening and hitting the gelding in the head. After viewing the video of the start, stewards deemed that JIM’S SHOUT had not been denied a fair start.

Rounding the turn MASINDOR was inclined to lay out.

Near the 250 metres ASPEN STAR (S Brownbill (a)) rolled in under pressure and tightened PRINCE OF SPORTS. S Brownbill(a) was severely reprimanded and notified that in future he must stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he did on this occasion.

Stewards questioned D Bates, rider of RADICAL MOVER about that gelding’s performance. D Bates stated that he was a little disappointed himself but he believed that RADICAL NOVER is struggling under the weight allocated against this class of horse over the shorter distances.

A pre race swab sample was taken from ASPEN STAR.

RACE FIVE CLASS 1 HCP – 12OO M

When the gates opened COMPASS BOY bounded in the air and lost ground.

After passing the 1100 metres STRATEGIC FEELING (B Cornell) shifted in and tightened ANELLO ROSSO. B Cornell was severely reprimanded and notified that he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear prior to shifting ground in future.

Subsequent to the event Mr S Paynter, trainer of BELIEVE IN VICTORY reported that the gelding had been struck on the eye and had swelling around it’s eye.

1^st LA MEXA 2^nd POLAR BEAR 3^rd ANELLO ROSSO

RACE SIX SPECIAL CONDITIONS HCP – 13OO M

As the gates opened GALLIC CHIEF reared and lost considerable ground and THE BIG FELLA knuckled.

P Denton, rider of TERRITORY EDITION stated that the gelding raced well back in the early stages of the race and failed to run on at any stage.

1^st THE BIG FELLA 2^nd KUERTEN 3^rd GALLIC CHIEF

RACE SEVEN BUNTINE HCP – 19OO M

Stewards questioned D Bates, rider of PIM which weakened badly over the concluding stages. D Bates stated that the gelding weakened badly and pulled up distressed. He further stated that the gelding would be going for a spell after today.

OAKFIELD PRINCE was inclined to overrace during the first 500 metres of the race.

Near the 200 metres STAR BULLET had to be eased when tightened for room between OAKFIELD PRINCE which rolled out and BOZEMAN which also had to be eased when taken in by PRINCE DUBAI (B Sweeney). B Sweeney will be reprimanded for shifting in when not sufficiently clear.

1^st BRAVE DECISION 2^nd PRINCE DUBAI 3^rd INDIAN RIDGE

All winners were swabbed today

Pre race swab samples were taken from BRAVE DECISION, PRINCE DUBAI and INDIAN RIDGE.

Licensed stablehand M Sweeney was fined $200 for using whilst riding trackwork, a body protector which did not conform to the standards as prescribed and which had been modified (AR87b, AR87d).

The Stewards Room