Riding Changes:

* B. Macdonald must produce a Medical Certificate prior to riding again.

RACE 1 - AYGEE GIPPSLAND FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE 1100 METRES.

Acting on a report from the Starter that "Beyond Red" had proved difficult to load and delayed the start of the race, Stewards notified Mr. S. Sudarno, representing Mr. R. Lawson, trainer of "Beyond Red" that an official warning would be placed against the filly for her behaviour today and that prior to "Beyond Red" racing again, a Barrier Test Certificate must be produced.

On jumping away, "Flamin' Rabbit" had to be checked and "On Amber" was tightened for room between "D'or Fille" which shifted in and "Kyiv Magic" which shifted out.

"Ski Miss" began awkwardly.

E. Cassar, rider of "Beyond Red", fifth place-getter, was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. Stewards did not deem that E. Cassar's actions affected the placings in the race.

RACE 2 - RAPIDVITE 3YO SUPER VOBIS MDN PL. 1600 METRES.

"Polaire" began awkwardly and lost ground.

At the entrance to the straight, "Jadeline" shifted out and had to be checked off the heels of "Main Mission".

Near the 400 metres, "Waratah Secret" had to be checked when tightened for room between "Polaire" which shifted in and "Pencarrow" which shifted out.

Near the 300 metres, "Jadeline" had to be eased when tightened for room between "Shining Symbol" and "Main Mission" due to both horses shifting ground slightly.

Near the 200 metres, "Main Mission" became unbalanced due to being bumped by "Sir Claude" which was hampered and taken in off its course by "Polaire" (N. Callow) which shifted in under pressure. After taking into account that "Polaire" had a tendency to get its head up and lay in, Stewards took no action other than to reprimand N. Callow and notify him that he must make every attempt to straighten his mounts and avoid causing interference in similar circumstances in future.

Rounding the home turn and for some distance in the straight, "Shining Symbol" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

N. Callow, rider of "Polaire", was questioned in relation to the manner in which he used his whip near the 150 metres. N. Callow explained that he used his whip in an unorthodox manner in which he attempted to prevent his mount from shifting in. N. Callow added that, in his opinion, he struck the horse on the near side shoulder with his whip. N. Callow was notified that the Stewards were concerned with his whip action and were particularly concerned that he may have struck his mount forward of the shoulder. After taking into account N. Callow's evidence and after viewing the Stewards patrol video and the side on video, Stewards deemed that it was inconclusive as to where the whip had struck the horse. N. Callow was notified that in future, he must use his whip in a manner that leaves no room for query.

RACE 3 - CARLTON DRAUGHT CLASS 1 HANDICAP. 1200 METRES.

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. A. Macpherson, trainer of "Monopoly Money (NZ)", who stated that due to a float mishap, he was unable to transport the gelding to the course. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "Monopoly Money (NZ)" at 10.40 a.m.

On jumping away, "Blade Runner" was tightened for room by "Tubbarubba Lady" and "Didjano (NZ)" which shifted in.

RACE 4 - FASHIONS AT MOE ON 19/5 MDN PLATE. 2050 METRES.

Passing the winning post "Ski Warrior" shifted out slightly and brushed "Sensor" resulting in that gelding shifting out and bumping "St. Padraig".

Near the 700 metres, "Redentore" shifted out after being eased off the heels of "Sensor" which shifted out slightly and in doing so, hampered "Geiger Tiger". "Keningly", which was following, was hampered in consequence.

Rounding the home turn, "Keningly" became unbalanced when weakening.

RACE 5 - ENERGY IN SPORT CLASS 1 HANDICAP. 1600 METRES.

"Seattle Power", "Ballyvourney" and "Bangholme" were all slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, "Kamsack" had to be checked when tightened for room between "Royal Maestro" and" Divine Rhythm" which was laying in.

Near the 1100 metres, "Tip The Atlantic", when being eased off the heels of "Marphil" shifted out resulting in "Kaisersosa", which had a tendency to over-race, being taken out across the heels of "Divine Rhythm" and in doing so, clipped that mare's heels and then shifted out further, resulting in "Royal Maestro" having to be checked severely. As the Stewards did not attribute the cause of the incident to any one rider, no action was taken.

Near the 800 metres, "Divine Rhythm" was tightened for room by "Kaisersosa" which shifted in.

N. Callow, rider of "Seattle Power", which performed poorly, stated that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages of the race, but was a beaten horse after being placed under pressure after passing the 600 metres. A subsequent veterinary examination of "Seattle Power" revealed no abnormalities.

RACE 6 - HIGH WATERS FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 3 HANDICAP. 1200 METRES.

On jumping away, "Granniah" sprawled and "Domo Domo" was slow to begin.

Near the 800 metres, "Miss Troubles" had to be eased when tightened for room between "Nasty Queen" and "Berlinetta" (A. Findlay) which shifted in. A. Findlay will be reprimanded and notified to exercise far greater care when shifting ground in future.

Approaching the 600 metres, "Nasty Queen" which, when being restrained off the heels of "Go Tilla", accidentally clipped that mare's heels and almost fell. "Miss Troubles", which was following, had to be checked in consequence.

RACE 7 - MONACELLARS WINE & SPIRITS GIPPSLAND GRAND PRIX Open HCP. 1200 METRES.

No report.

RACE 8 - TURFSIDE TABARET CLASS 4 HCP. 2050 METRES.

Near the 200 metres the first time, "Master George" had to be checked when tightened for room by "Blue Star (NZ)" which shifted in.

Approaching the 500 metres, "Danislew" attempted a run between "Zatopek (NZ)" and "Alroy" where there was insufficient room resulting in "Danislew" having to be checked. When being checked, "Danislew" clipped the heels of "Alroy".

After passing the 200 metres, "Danislew" shifted out and brushed "Zatopek (NZ)"

RACE 9 - RACING AGAIN SUN 19/5 CLASS 1 HCP. 1200 METRES.

Near the 600 metres, "Vanities" had to be eased when tightened for room between "Rare Mica" and "Peppermint Ranch" due to both horses shifting ground.

A post race veterinary examination of "Military Glen", which performed poorly, revealed no abnormalities.

SWAB SAMPLES

Routine swab samples were taken from the following winners:
RACE 1 - "Umagirl"
RACE 4 - "Lochinvale (NZ)"
RACE 7 - "Gamera"
RACE 8 - "Tribal Class"

A random swab was taken from the following:

RACE 2 - "South Road" - unplaced.

The Stewards Room