The start of this race was delayed several minutes owing to several runners proving difficult to load.

KIMASH, which became agitated in the barrier stalls, was withdrawn at 12.10 pm by Stewards acting on veterinary advice that the filly had sustained lacerations to both hind legs. Mr. J. Cornell, representing in T. McEvoy, was advised that KIMASH would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to accepting for a future race.

Stewards ruled that all monies wagered on KIMASH be refunded. Bets made prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 42 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 24 cents in the dollar.

MERRIMAK was withdrawn by Stewards at 12.15 pm when the filly refused to be loaded. Mr. M. Minervini, trainer of MERRIMAK, was advised that the filly would now be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before accepting for a future event.

Stewards ruled that all monies wagered on MERRIMAK be refunded. Bets made prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 4 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 5 cents in the dollar.

Mrs. Y. Forrest, the trainer of LADY GARRISON, which proved difficult to load, was advised that a repetition of that filly’s behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

BAKARRI (J. Bowditch) raced greenly in the early and middle stages of the race and in the vicinity of the 900 metres shifted out abruptly and raced wide for a distance.

Near the 600 metres LADY GARRISON (J. Maund) shifted out and brushed MISS PUBLICITY (S. Camilleri), which became unbalanced for a short distance.

MISS PUBLICITY lost its off hind plate during the event.

The start of this was delayed owing to GO SPIDER dislodging its rider W. Kerford and completing a circuit of the course. On being returned to the start, GO SPIDER was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled unfit to start.

GO SPIDER was withdrawn by Stewards at 12.57 pm. Stewards ruled that all monies wagered on GO SPIDER be refunded. Bets made prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 2 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 3 cents in the dollar.

Correct Weight for this event was delayed owing to Darren Holland, the rider of the fourth placegetter RIP ‘EM OFF, requesting to view the Stewards’ footage in the vicinity of the 1200 metres. After having done so, Darren Holland lodged an objection against the winner LADY NEENA (S. Price) and the second placegetter, TWIGGY SUMMIT (T. Creek), on the grounds of alleged interference in the vicinity of the 1200 metres. After considering the evidence tendered, viewing the official film and acting on their own observations, Stewards dismissed both objections. Darren Holland was advised that in the circumstances his objections bordered on being frivolous.

In the vicinity of the 1300 metres SHORE GENIE (B. Claridge) was obliged to check and lose its position when tightened by WOMAN IN ME (C. Lindop), which shifted in, and was inclined to get away from TWIGGY SUMMIT (T. Creek), which also shifted in. T. Creek was advised that he was being given the benefit of a very grave doubt as to whether or not he was solely responsible for this incident and advised that in future, he should give riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled.

Near the 1200 metres LADY NEENA (S. Price) shifted in and away from TWIGGY SUMMIT (T. Creek) making contact with RIP ‘EM OFF (Darren Holland) resulting in that filly becoming severely unbalanced and shifting in onto the hindquarters of SON OF GOLD (J. Marks).

In the vicinity of the 800 metres FINA DAZE (NZ) (B. Vale), whilst being eased, got its head up and raced ungenerously.

Approaching the 600 metres ZABACCI (NZ) (J. Maund) was obliged to steady off the heels of WOMAN IN ME (C. Lindop), which rolled in.

Shortly afterwards STYLISH D’OR (L. Smith), whilst being eased, shifted out abruptly and brushed ZABACCI (NZ) (J. Maund), which reacted by shifting away and wider on the course.

Near the 100 metres SHORE GENIE (B. Claridge) shifted out and brushed SOUND BRASS (P. Gatt).

SADLER JOH cast its near hind plate during the race.

J. Bowditch, the rider of DHOLIMA’S SON, commenced to ease that gelding out of the race in the vicinity of the 900 metres when he became concerned at the gelding’s action. Subsequent to the race a veterinary inspection of DHOLIMA’S SON revealed that gelding had sustained a fractured pelvis.

In the vicinity of the 1800 metres ZAHEEM (J. Potter) was forced to check to avoid the heels of TOP KALA (T. Creek), which shifted in. T. Creek was severely reprimanded and advised in future to give riders on his inside the room to which they were entitled.

Approaching the 600 metres TOP KALA (T. Creek) was inconvenienced when tightened by ON THE GROG (J. Maund), which had been taken in by LAWFUL POKER (J. Bowditch).

Near the 300 metres TOP KALA (T. Creek) was held up for a short distance.

Subsequent to this event T. Creek requested to see the Club Doctor. T. Creek was ruled unfit to fulfil his remaining engagements.

No report.

KUBLAI KHAN was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 10.35 am, acting on veterinary advice that the gelding was lame in the hindquarters.

D. Tootell, the rider of I KEN, reported that in the middle stages of the race he believed his mount’s action had not been correct and that it was his opinion the gelding may have jarred up on the ground.

A routine swab sample was taken from EASY LANDING, the winner of the race.

As no suitable senior rider was available to ride TULLO at the required weight, permission was given for M. Hoppo to replace T. Creek as the rider of this mare.

SHOWERS OF GOLD (W. Kerford) jumped away awkwardly.

TENOR BILL (B. Claridge) was slow to jump.

Racing inside the 800 metres GOLDEN KOLOLO (D. Tootell), whilst being restrained, got its head up and was inclined to race ungenerously for some distance.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres TENOR BILL (B. Claridge), which had its head up and racing ungenerously, shifted out onto COME ON ROSES (M. Hagley) resulting in that mare having to be checked off the heels of TULLO (M. Hoppo).

Near the 300 metres GIACOMO (S. Price) was obliged to check to avoid the heels of SKY ACT (J. Bowditch), which had been inclined to lay in, shifted in under riding.

Inside the 200 metres SKY ACT (J. Bowditch) again shifted in and inconvenienced GIACOMO (S. Price).

Subsequent to the race a veterinary inspection of TULLO revealed that mare had sustained a deep laceration behind its off side knee during the event which required first aid.

After being loaded NEW STATUS (W. Kerford) broke through the barriers, was quickly restrained and returned to the start. NEW STATUS was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start and was reloaded.

At the entrance to the straight LUCY GLITTERS (C. Lindop) shifted out and contacted I LEICA (P. Gatt).

Mr. C.S. Grocke, a registered Stable Hand, was questioned regarding his use of a mobile phone whilst attending a runner in the saddling enclosure prior to Race 8. Subsequently Mr. Grocke pleaded guilty to a charge under ARR 160A Part 2 and was fined $100.

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