Riding Changes:

* I. Culliver permitted to replace C. Symons as no other apprentice jockey was available at the weight.

Race 1 - RAPIDVITE MAIDEN PLATE. 1600 Metres.

On jumping away, "Franzeel (NZ)" knuckled resulting in D. Taggart, the rider of the filly, almost being dislodged.

Near the 400 metres, "Go Red Devil", which when weakening, was tightened for room between "Shyster" and "Brother Daniel" which shifted in slightly.

Approaching the 100 metres, "Tertina" had to be eased when tightened slightly between "Shyster" and "Franzeel (NZ)" which shifted in.

Race 2 - LARSEN'S SHOWCASE JEWELLERS MAIDEN PLATE. 1100 Metres.

"Learning Curve" was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, "Abbey Royale", which had been racing greenly, shifted out and inconvenienced "Pugmoss".

Near the 100 metres, "Caracella" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "Blazing Plane" which shifted out under pressure.

Race 3 - RGM FINANCIAL PLANNERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP. 2050 Metres.

No report.

Race 4 - RGM ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS OPEN HANDICAP. 1600 Metres.

Prior to correct weight being declared, R. Booth, rider of "Bay Demus", third place-getter, requested to view the Stewards' patrol video rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight with a view to lodging an objection. After viewing the film, R. Booth lodged an objection against "Ningbo Warrior (USA)" being declared the second place-getter on the grounds of alleged interference rounding the home turn. After hearing the evidence from all parties concerned and after viewing the official videos, Stewards dismissed the objection. It was established that rounding the home turn, "Bay Demus" which shifted out slightly, had to be eased when tightened for room by "Ningbo Warrior (USA)" which shifted in slightly.

For some distance after passing the 600 metres, "Arctic Boy (NZ)" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

Rounding the home turn, "Arctic Boy (NZ)" had to be eased when tightened for room by "Reputed Groom" which shifted in slightly.

Race 5 - 3TR FM ANZAC DAY CLASS 5 CUP. 2900 Metres.

No report.

Race 6 - TEN VICTORIA CLASS 3 HANDICAP. 1000 Metres.

Prior to the event, Miss P. Pilkington, representing Mr. G. Dalziel, trainer of "La Rev", requested to scratch the filly due to the downgrading of the track. Stewards acceded to the request and ordered the withdrawal of "La Rev" at 3.34 p.m.

On jumping away, "Granniah" sprawled.

Approaching the 600 metres, "Land Rule" was tightened for room by "Vegas Charm" which was taken in slightly by "Rort" (D. Taggart)Shortly after this"Land Rule"had to be checked when tightened for room by "Vegas Charm" which in turn was tightened for room by 'Rort' which, initially, shifted in away from "Villa Deste" (G. Mathrick) and was then taken in further by that gelding. As the Stewards did not attribute the cause of the incident to any one rider, no action was taken other than to notify D. Taggart and G. Mathrick to exercise far more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

At the entrance to the straight, "Vegas Charm" was hampered and taken out off its course by "Land Rule" (V. Duric) which shifted out abruptly when improving. During the incident "Land Rule" knuckled. V. Duric was severely reprimanded and notified that he must ensure he is clear of other runners when shifting ground in future.

Race 7 - CGE HIRE SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLIES CLASS 1 HANDICAP. 1200 Metres.

After being placed in its barrier stall, "Iona Skye" broke through its front gate and cantered a short distance. "Iona Skye" was then examined b y the Club's Veterinary Surgeon, who passed the filly fit to run.

On jumping away, "Iona Skye" became unbalanced when tightened for room between "Jadeline" which shifted out slightly and "A Thousand Drinks" which was taken in by "Firhill".

In the middle stages of the race, "Polar Award (NZ)" had a tendency to over-race.

SWAB SAMPLES -
Routine swab samples were taken from the following winners:

Race 2 - "Landrost
Race 3 - "Cardash"
Race 4 - "Gold Robe"
Race 6 - "Talpare"

The Stewards Room