Riding Changes: Nil

Race 1 - SCHWEPPES STEEPLECHASE - 3300 metres:

"Down to Zero (NZ)", which was pulled up prior to the home turn, was found to be sore in the off fore leg. Mr. E. V. Musgrove, trainer of "Down to Zero (NZ)", was notified that prior to the gelding racing again he must produce a veterinary clearance for the horse.

Race 2 - J. K. GLOBAL TRADING SPRINT - 1000 metres:

"Costa Grande" knuckled on jumping away.

When the gates were released "River Dove" stood flat-footed, and then bounded in the air, which resulted in it losing considerable ground.

Near the 800 metres "La Rev" had to be steadied off the heels of "Costa Grande", which was taken in by "Rapid Woman".

Near the 200 metres "Costa Grande" shifted in abruptly under pressure.

Race 3 - DST INTERNATIONAL GIBSON CARMICHAEL STAKES - 1600 metres:

"Da Capo", which was kicked by another runner at the barrier, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.

"Juggle" jumped away awkwardly, shifted in and then became unbalanced.

Near the 1400 metres "Magic Bird" had to be checked when tightened for room by "Work of Heart", which initially had a tendency to shift in away from "Da Capo" (R. Cartwright) before being taken in by that gelding, which continued to then shift in, resulting in "Work of Heart" having to be checked. "Sanguinity", which was following "Magic Bird", had to be checked, and then raced ungenerously for some distance. After taking into account all the circumstances the Steward severely reprimanded R. Cartwright, and notified him that he must ensure that he is clear of other runners when shifting ground at all times.

Near the 900 metres "Da Capo" had to be checked when tightened for room by "Work of Heart" (G. Eades), which shifted in when not sufficiently clear before being straightened. Eades was severely reprimanded, and notified to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.

Near the 300 metres "Dextrous", which had difficulty obtaining a run, shifted out and made contact with "Sanguinity".

Near the 200 metres "Fraar Side" was taken in, and then had to be eased off the heels of "Dextrous", which shifted in.

Race 4 - SECURE INVESTMENTS F.I.B. LADY MAYORESS' PLATE - 2500 metres:

On the way to the barrier "Dolphin Way" dislodged its rider, and galloped a short distance. "Dolphin Way" was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run. As a result of this incident the start of the race was delayed.

"Party Boy" jumped away awkwardly, unbalancing its rider, A. Findlay.

Running to the 800 metres "The A Train (NZ)" (Vincent Hall) shifted out and attempted to take a run between "Dolphin Way", which improved on his outside, and "Maranello" where there was insufficient room. This resulted in "The A Train (NZ)" and "Dolphin Way" being hampered and becoming unbalanced. The Stewards reprimanded Vincent Hall, and notified him that he must ensure that he has sufficient room when attempting runs in future.

Turning out of the straight "Dolphin Way" got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance when being restrained.

Race 5 - CITY OF MELBOURNE LORD MAYOR'S CUP - 1700 metres:

At the entrance to the straight "Consular" obtained a narrow run on the inside of "As you Would (NZ)". "Consular" was then tightened for room when "As you Would (NZ)" shifted in. The Stewards have adjourned an inquiry into "Consular" being tightened shortly thereafter, and into A. Findlay's use of the whip at that point to a date to be fixed.

R. Wheeler, rider of "Prince Benbara", stated that the gelding travelled well at the rear of the field in the early stages, but then failed to respond to his riding rounding the home turn and in the straight. A veterinary examination of "Prince Benbara" failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 6 - E. L. & C. BAILLIEU HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

No report.

Race 7 - WINNING EDGE PRESENTATIONS TOTAL PRINT HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

"Centre Fire" jumped away awkwardly, which resulted in Brad Pengelly becoming unbalanced, and losing the use of his near-side iron for a short distance.

Race 8 - ESANDA INVESTMENTS HANDICAP - 2000 metres:

Shortly after the start 'Malakhov" was hampered when tightened for room between "Platilla", which shifted out, and "Transferral", which was taken in by "Rodrigo".

Rounding the home turn "Our Starway (NZ)" was held up for a run behind "Young Maverick", which was weakening.

In the early part of the straight "Mowgreen (NZ)" had to change course to obtain a clear run.

Near the 200 metres "Mowgreen (NZ)" was hampered when tightened for room between "Bidaily", which initially shifted out, and "Crazy Date" (N. Wilson), which shifted in. N. Wilson was notified that he must exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Sally Wynne, rider of "Bidaily", explained to the Stewards that she had been instructed to ride the gelding just off the pace today, as it was the first try of "Bidaily" over the 2000 metres, and the connections believed that it was the horse's best chance of success. Sally Wynne added that, after taking up a handy position, she was forced further back than she would have liked when horses from the outside raced forward running to the 1600 metres. Sally Wynne further added that "Bidaily" then commenced to pull, and hung out, which caused her to race wide for the majority of the race.

SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of all races today.

FINES/EXPLANATIONS:

Mr. Dean Lawson, trainer of "Magic Bird' which ran in the DST International Gibson Carmichael Stakes - Race 3 - was fined $30 for using wrong colours on the colt.

Following the running of Race 4 the Stewards questioned Mr. Michael Hallal regarding his behaviour as the horses returned to scale. The Stewards informed Mr. Hallal that his language was unacceptable, and that they would not condone him or any other race patron using similar language. Mr. Hallal was also notified that a report regarding his behaviour would be forwarded to Racing Victoria.

Mr. Hallal was escorted from the course by Mr. Peter McMillan, Racecourse Detective.

The Stewards Room