Riding Changes:

* Stewards accepted the explanation from S. Tronerud for being overweight.

Race 1 - Programmed Maintenance Services SV 3YO Maiden Plate - 1000m

Acting on notification from Racing Services Bureau that when they released the scratchings at 8.00 a.m. they had inadvertently left No 13 Allo Harry, 1^st emergency, out of the official scratchings when that horse had failed to gain a start. Acting on this Stewards withdrew Allo Harry at 8.26 a.m.

Due to one of the ambulances having mechanical difficulties and was unable to be started, the vehicle had to be towed from the course, causing the start of the race to be delayed.

Spot The Vain dislodged its rider M. Johnstone, when being mounted, cantered a short distance before being captured. Spot The Vain was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.

Michael Johnstone rider of Spot The Vain was notified he must ride his mount out hands and heels to the end of the race.

Race 2 - Perfect Party Hire Maiden Plate - 1000m

As a result of Race one being delayed, the start of this race was also delayed.

On jumping away Super Remo was tightened for room between Raffin Fair and Weazel Pop, which shifted out.

Near the 800 metres Fandango was hampered when tightened for room between Berridale and Brearlo, which both shifted ground slightly. Shortly after this incident Dashing Beau had to be eased off the heels of Surfie Pete, which shifted out slightly.

After passing the 200 metres Sir Roley, when making ground, had to change course to obtain a clear run.

Race 3 - Schweppes Maiden Plate - 1800m

No report.

Race 4 - Nutrans Transport Class 2 Handicap - 1800m

On jumping away Raging Hazard was tightened for room between Aces Are Sweet and Nartarlee, which both shifted ground. Shortly after this incident Raging Hazard clipped the heels of Nartarlee (R. Wood), which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. As there was some circumstance, that there may have been a slight shift from Aces Are Sweet, which was racing inside Raging Hazard at this stage, the Stewards gave R. Wood the benefit of the doubt as to whether he was fully responsible for the interference, The stewards severely reprimanded him and notified him he must be clear of other runners when shifting ground in future.

Race 5 - Sound Vault Records Class 4 Handicap - 1600m

Rounding the home turn Great Relief hung out badly and proved difficult for its rider J. Patton to ride the gelding out in his normal manner. Mr. M. Ball, representing Mr. B. McCarthy trainer of Great Relief was notified that a warning was being placed on the gelding today, and should it perform in a similar manner in future it may be suspended from racing for a period.

Race 6 - Tooheys New F & M Class 1 Handicap - 1600m

After being mounted Our Secret Formula (NZ) reared over and dislodged its rider Miss K. Walters.

Race 7 - Hanging Rock Winery Class 3 Handicap - 2400m

Prior to correct weight D. Yendell rider of Union Lad, 3^rd placegetter viewed the Stewards video with a view to lodging an objection. After viewing the video D.Yendell decided not to lodge an objection.

My Belle Amie (NZ) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

Approaching the winning post Jarl (NZ) shifted out under pressure and inconvenienced Union Lad.

Race 8 - Buskers Festival Class 1 Handicap - 1000m

No report.

SWAB SAMPLES

Swab samples were taken from the following winners - Super Remo (Race 2), La Cimbali (NZ) (Race 4),Petite Jeune Fille (Race 6), Jarl (NZ) (Race 7)

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