Riding Changes:

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Race 1 - GIRLS DAY OUT MAIDEN PLATE - 1800 METRES

On the way to the barrier R Atkin rider of Garnet was dislodged. R Atkin was examined by the clubs medical officer and passed fit to ride. On arrival at the barrier Garnet was examined by the club veterinary surgeon and was passed fit to run. As a result of these incidents the start of the race was delayed.

When the gates opened Red Akin jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. In the early stages of the race Joe Tangles got its head up when over racing.

Race 2 - STOLLIES PROMO TIME 2YO HANDICAP - 1100 METRES

Prior to correct weight D Larsson rider of Our Option wished to view the start of the race as in his opinion he believed the filly had been denied a fair start. Also prior to correct weight R Martin rider of Compactus second place getter, wished to view the official patrol video and side on version of the race with the view to lodging an objection. After viewing the video's stewards deemed that Our Option had gained a fair start and correct weight was declared.

When the gates opened Centimetre Perfect jumped away awkwardly and shifted out and had to be eased off the heels of Alancia, which shifted in. Near the 800 metres Centimetre Perfect hung out and continued to hang out rounding the home turn

Stewards questioned D Larsson rider of Our Option regarding his riding of the filly throughout the race. D Larsson explained to the stewards that the filly was slow to begin and was reluctant to stretch out in the early and middle stages of the race and for this reason got further out of his ground then he intended too. Mr D Weir trainer of Our Option, explained to the stewards that he was initially satisfied with D Larsson's handling of the filly but after viewing the video conceded that D Larsson could have shown more vigour in the middle stages of the race. After taking all the evidence into account stewards severely reprimanded D Larsson and notified him that his ride gave the stewards serious cause for concern and that in their opinion he should have shown far more initiative and vigour in the early and middle stages of the race then he did on this occasion. Subsequent to the race the clubs veterinary surgeon failed to reveal any abnormalities with Our Option.

Race 3 - NISSAN PULSAR CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 2100 METRES

D Yates rider of Timber Country who performed poorly explained to the stewards that the gelding travelled well in the early middle stages of the race and when put under pressure near the 800 metres failed to respond to his riding. Subsequent to the race the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that Timber Country was found to be sore behind. Mr T Day trainer of Timber Country was notified that prior to the gelding racing again he must be in receipt of a veterinary certificate of fitness.

Race 4 - WIMMERA PARTY HIRE CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1100 METRES

When the gates opened Bonnie Gollie was slow to begin.

Race 5 - WIN T.V WIMMERA BRACELET F & M CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES

In the early stages of the race Newdale got its head up on a number of occasions when been restrained. Rounding the home turn Newdale had a tendency to hang out.

Race 6 - GRAMPIANS GOURMET FESTIVAL S/VOBIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1400 METRES

Near the 1100 metres Story's End when over racing had to be eased off the heels of Soviet Rebel. Near the 900 metres Story's End, which continued to over race accidentally, clipped the heels of Soviet Rebel and knuckled. Near the 400 metres Story's End became unbalanced after brushing the hindquarters of Friend By Choice which shifted in slightly.

Whilst parading in the mounting yard Soviet Rebel was kicked by another runner. On arrival at the barrier Soviet Rebel was examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon and was passed fit to run.

Race 7 - NEW HORSHAM AMCAL PHARMACY HANDICAP - 2100 METRES

Near the 300 metres R Atkin rider of Cosipura accidentally dropped his whip.

Race 8 - TOOHEYS PILS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES

M Pumpa rider of Voodoo's Brother which performed poorly explained to the stewards that the gelding never travelled well at any stage of the race and when put under pressure near the 800 metres failed to respond to his riding. M Pumpa further explained that he believed Voodoo's Brother had come to the end of its preparation.

Subsequent to the race the clubs veterinary surgeon failed to reveal any abnormality with Voodoo's Brother.

SWAB SAMPLES -

Race 4 - Torfila- Winner of the race
Race 6 - Soviet Rebel - Random Swab.
Race 7 - Our Strike Breaker - Winner of the race
Race 8 - Harry Dan - Winner of the race

Race 6 - Mr D. Weir trainer of Walk Into Light was fined the sum of $50 for the late notification of C Payne as the rider of the gelding.

Race 7 - J Barnett rider of Aerolon, third place getter, was severely reprimanded for coming in one kilo over his declared weight.

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