Riding Changes:

* No other rider available

Race 1 - HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres:

In the early part of the race "Discard" raced ungenerously.

Near the 700 metres "Amalthea" had to be eased off the heels of "Split Timing". As a result "Exaggerate (NZ)", which was following, was hampered in consequence.

Approaching the home turn "Cedar Lodge" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

In the early part of the straight "Amalthea" had difficulty obtaining a clear run.

Race 2 - ACE HYGIENE MAIDEN PLATE - 1500 metres:

Approaching the 100 metres R. McLeod, rider of "Dolphin Way", lost the use of his near-side rein.

M. Allen, rider of "Dynatos (NZ)" which performed below expectations, stated to the Stewards that the gelding hung out for the majority of the race, and did not respond to his riding in the straight. A veterinary examination of "Dynatos (NZ)" subsequent to the event failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 3 - ELSWORTHY'S BULK STORE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1300 metres:

After being placed in the barrier "Are you Serious" broke through the front gates and cantered a short distance. The filly was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon, and passed fit to run.

Near the 800 metres "Rustic Royal" had to be eased off the heels of "Classic Jewel", which shifted out.

The Stewards questioned Z. Purton, rider of "Eleganz (NZ)", and Mr. D. Garland, who was representing Mr. R. Smerdon, trainer of the gelding, regarding the horse's improved performance today, As the Stewards wished to take evidence from Mr. R. Smerdon who was not present today, the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

Race 4 - HOLDEN SUMMER CUP - 1500 metres:

On jumping away "Sharp Lord" knuckled.

Race 5 - SCHWEPPES SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD FILLIES CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. M. Watson, who was representing Mr. Bart Cummings, trainer of "Pure Grace", who stated that the filly had an elevated temperature and was unfit to run, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "Pure Grace" at 10.10 a.m. Mr. Cummings has produced a veterinary certificate in respect of the filly.

An amended stable return was received for "Tassie's Regret", showing Once a Pointee Syndicate, Manager M. McKinnon, Mr. D. Monson, Mr. G. Caulfield, Mrs. C. L. Gibbs, Mr. A. Smith, Mr. E. Johnstone, Mr. J.O'Malley, Mr. C. Jeffrey and Mrs. J. Edwards as nominators of the filly.

On arrival at the course Mr. J. Edwards, trainer of "Tassie's Regret", reported that the filly had a small amount of blood in one nostril. "Tassie's Regret" was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon prior to entering the mounting yard, and again on arrival at the barriers and passed fit to run.

On arrival at the barrier "Miss Charlemagne (NZ)", which had struck the outside running rail, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.

"Berlinetta" was slow to begin, and was then hampered when tightened for room between "Tassie's Regret" and "Miss Charlemagne (NZ)" due to both horses shifting ground.

Near the 900 metres "Add Silk", which was over-racing, had to be eased off the heels of "Miss Charlemagne (NZ)".

Race 6 - WORKSAFE VICTORIA CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 2200 metres:

No report..

Race 7 - CARLTON DRAUGHT FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

On jumping away "Royal Tempest" shifted in abruptly and hampered "Palace Archway".

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight "Monde Trist" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

G. Childs, rider of "Broken Love" which had performed below expectations, stated to the Stewards that the mare never travelled well, and failed to respond to his riding rounding the home turn and in the straight. G. Childs further stated that "Broken Love" had made an abnormal respiratory noise on pulling up. A Veterinary examination of the mare subsequent to the race failed to reveal any abnormalities.

SWAB SAMPLES were taken from "Yelgun Morn", winner of the Ace Hygiene Maiden Plate - Race 2; from "Eleganz (NZ)", winner of the Elsworthy's Bulk Store Class 1 Handicap - Race 3; from "Classic Secret", winner of the Holden Summer Cup - Race 4, and from "Ella Fire", winner of the Carlton Draught Fillies and Mares Class 2 Handicap - Race 7.

FINES/EXPLANATIONS:

The Stewards accepted the explanation of Mr. J. Blakey, trainer of "Special Favour" which ran in the Worksafe Victoria Class 4 Handicap - Race 6 - for the late notification of E. Cassar as rider of the gelding

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