Stewards accepted the explanation from J. Julian for being doubly engaged in the race.

As a result of the scratching of ABSTAINING TIGER, Stewards permitted B. Rhodes to replace J. Julian as the rider of FORMIC AURA.

The explanation from Mr. C. Stewart for the late declaration of J. Evans as the rider of YACAMANNA KING was accepted.

FORMIC AURA (B. Rhodes) fell at the second last hurdle. A Veterinary inspection of FORMIC AURA revealed the gelding had suffered some lacerations to its hind legs. B. Rhodes was uninjured.

SOLARPLEX (NZ) (M. Hagley) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start KEENAN’S PRIDE (M. Neilson) had a tendency to shift ground.

Racing to the 600 metres KEENAN’S PRIDE (M. Neilson) clipped the heels of BELLAMON (J. Barnett) and fell. M. Neilson was conveyed to the Mt. Gambier Base Hospital for x-rays and observation. The inquiry into the incident was adjourned to a date to be fixed to allow M. Neilson to view the video film.

A Veterinary inspection of KEENAN’S PRIDE revealed the gelding was suffering some soreness in the shoulder as a result of the fall.

BELLAMON (J. Barnett) lost its near side hind plate during the running of the race.

Mr. R. Lepley’s explanation for the late declaration of M. Hagley as the rider of J’AI ROUGE was accepted.

AY TEA EM was ridden by A. Peterson, as the race book incorrectly showed T. Barras as the rider of the mare.

C. Buchiw replaced M. Neilson as the rider of CAPTIVATE YOU, as a result of M. Neilson’s fall in the previous race.

Stewards ordered the withdrawal of WAROOKA HONEY at 1.42 p.m., acting on Veterinary advice the mare had injured its near side eye en route to the racecourse.

The start of this race was delayed fifteen minutes due to the ambulance staff attending to Matthew Neilson on the track.

CHAIN OF COMMAND underwent a Veterinary inspection at the barrier and was declared fit to start.

CHAIN OF COMMAND (S. Vella) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start DUSKY JEWEL (G. O’Loughlin) shifted in and as a result tightened OUR POET (C. Lindop), which in turn shifted in, inconveniencing KAAPSTORM (S. Harrison), which was also hampered due to LORRAINE’S GIFT (L. Smith) shifting out.

Racing to the 800 metres CAPTIVATE YOU (C. Buchiw) shifted in and as a result DUSKY JEWEL (G. O’Loughlin) had to be eased and rolled out slightly, resulting in LYNBROOK LADY (P. Marks) having to be checked. LYNBROOK LADY was further inconvenienced due to OUR MANDATE (NZ) (K. Post) shifting in. As a result of LYNBROOK LADY being checked LORRAINE’S GIFT (L. Smith) had to be severely checked to avoid that mare’s heels.

C. Lindop and K. Post were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

The start of this race was rescheduled to 3.15 p.m.

MOKTAWICZ (S. Harrison) was slow to begin.

Racing to the 900 metres CUSTOMIZE (K. Post) shifted in and as a result ARMADA WAY (J. Dertilis) had to be steadied to avoid that gelding’s heels and shifted in, inconveniencing TKACHEV (J. Julian).

K. Post was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

P. Marks, rider of GEM OF SIERRA 2^nd Placegetter, requested to view the Stewards head-on film of the race. After doing so P. Marks lodged an objection against MASTER CONTROL being declared the winner of the race, for alleged interference approaching and passing the 200 metres. After taking evidence from all parties, on their own observations and viewing the official video film of the event, Stewards dismissed the Protest.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres MASTER CONTROL (T. Barras), which had a tendency to lay out, shifted out and brushed GEM OF SIERRA (P. Marks).

A Veterinary inspection of STURGEON LASS, subsequent to the race, revealed no visible abnormalities.

The start of this race was rescheduled to 3.45 p.m.

Stewards accepted the explanation of Mr. A. J. Clark for the late declaration of A. Peterson as the rider of JEWEL OF KINGSTON.

GEORGIO (D. Mittiga) jumped away awkwardly.

A swab sample was taken from HULA STORM, winner of the race.

C. Buchiw replaced M. Neilson as the rider of REDS.

SIRGARF (A. Peterson) was very slow to begin.

A swab sample was taken from ARCH FIEND, winner of the race.

JET EXPRESS (NZ) (C. Buchiw) was slow into stride and lost ground.

Racing to the 500 metres JET EXPRESS (NZ) (C. Buchiw) rolled in, resulting in OUR GUIDED MISSILE (NZ) (S. Harrison) being taken in and brushing the running rail.

Racing to the 300 metres JET EXPRESS (NZ) (C. Buchiw) rolled out, resulting in SPIRIT OF DEMUS (K. Post) being inconvenienced.

C. Buchiw was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

S. Harrison was incorrectly shown in the race book as the rider of BETRAAZIM, when in fact the colt was to be ridden by T. Barras.

J. Julian was incorrectly shown in the race book as the rider of MARRY’S PRIDE, when in fact the mare was to be ridden by D. Mittiga.

G. O’Loughlin replaced C. Lindop as the rider of JETINA (NZ), as a result of C. Lindop being doubly engaged in the race.

Stewards accepted the explanation of Trainer Mr. L. Fartch for doubly engaging C. Lindop and advised him that in future he is to confirm all riding engagements.

ICY CHANCES (NZ) (B. Blacker) reared when the gates were released and lost ground.

Racing to the 300 metres SELL THE STARS (J. Julian) was disappointed for a run when FAIR MANTO (G. Hoobin) commenced to weaken.

Racing to the 900 metres FAIR MANTO (G. Hoobin) shifted in and as a result WORLDLY ROSE (A. Peterson) was inconvenienced.

G. Hoobin was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

B. Blacker, rider of ICY CHANCES (NZ), was dislodged from the gelding after the winning post. B. Blacker was uninjured.

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