Riding Changes:

This race appeared in the Race Book as the M.J. Bourke Hurdle when in fact it should appear as the M.J. Bourke Novice Hurdle.

Race 2 - PAKENHAM SUPER VOBIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:

The Stewards accepted the explanation offered by jockeys Ms S Wynne and M Goring regarding their failure to produce medical certificates of fitness. When the gates opened, Wagemaker was slow to begin.

Race 3 - RACERS TABARET MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres:

When the gates opened, Learmonth (NZ) jumped away awkwardly, shifted out, and bumped Red Diversion.

Also, when the gates opened, Halo Ran shifted out and brushed Djorkaeff. Shortly after this, Halo Ran had to be checked when tightened for room between Salvage and Djorkaeff, which, when having a tendency to lay in, then shifted in tightly.

Near the 700 metres, Polish Dream had to be eased off the heels of Salvage, which was taken in by Halo Ran who, in turn, shifted in to avoid the heels of Djorkaeff, which continued to lay in.

Mr J Shepherd, trainer of Djorkaeff, which hung out badly, was notified that the gelding was now suspended from racing for a period until it performs to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an organised trial.

Prior to correct weight, Ms S Wynne, rider of Pugmoss, fourth place-getter, wished to view the Stewards' patrol and TV versions of the straight before deciding whether to lodge an objection. After viewing the films, Ms S Wynne decided not to proceed with an objection, and correct weight was declared.

Race 4 - ANZAC DAY MOE RACES MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres:

Nil Report.

Race 5 - TROA FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

At the entrance to the straight, All Play became unbalanced when racing tight on the inside of Berry Nice.

In the straight, Quaglino, which had a tendency to lay in, had difficulty in obtaining a clear run.

Race 6 - COUGHLAN MOTORS (FLAT RDS v JUMPS RDS) CLASS 2 HDP - 1600 mts:

Near the 200 metres, Ovation was hampered when tightened for room between Goodman and Tineke (W Harnett), which shifted out. W Harnett was severely reprimanded and notified to exercise far greater care when shifting ground in future.

Race 7 - WORKSAFE VICTORIA HANDICAP - 1600 metres:

On arrival at the barrier, Boortkoi Phantom was inspected by the Club's veterinary surgeon and declared unfit to run. Acting on this advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Boortkoi Phantom at 4.06 pm, and subsequent to the race ordered the following betting deductions: all monies bet for a win/or place and concession betting on Boortkoi Phantom to be refunded. All successful bets on horses prior to time of withdrawal of Boortkoi Phantom are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets: 4 cents; Place Bets: 5 cents; Winning Concession Bets: 4 cents; Doubles Bets: 4 cents. All monies bet after the Stewards' declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket.

Rounding the home turn, Suave Lover was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

Race 8 - CARLTON DRAUGHT CLASS 1 HDP - 1000 metres:

Nil report.

SWAB SAMPLES - routine swab samples were taken from the winners of the following races today: Race 1, Holy Grail (NZ); Race 2, Diamond Heir; Race 4, Acela; Race 7, Landillac.

A random swab sample was taken from Miss Megari in Race 5.

FINES & NOTIFICATIONS

Mr B Johnston, unsupervised Stable Foreman for Ms F. T. Houlahan, was fined the sum of $200 for having a mobile phone in his possession in the jockeys' room.

The Stewards Room