Darren Holland replaced C. Lever as the rider of CAPTAIN CHRISTIE owing to C. Lever being indisposed through injury.

J. Marks replaced B. Claridge as the rider of BISHA MON and in turn that rider was replaced by D. Tootell owing to J. Marks being indisposed due to injury.

Mr. B. Cozamanis, trainer of CAPTAIN CHRISTIE, was fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare a rider for that horse at the required time.

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

SQUILLANI was subject to a veterinary inspection at the start after being kicked in the mounting enclosure and was passed fit to take its place in the field.

BANC O’ GOLD, which reared over backwards dislodging its rider C. Lindop, was subject to a veterinary inspection which passed that mare fit to take its place in the field.

CAPTAIN CHRISTIE (Darren Holland) jumped away awkwardly resulting in that gelding shifting in onto YOUNG SCARLET (S. Price) who in turn was taken in making contact with LINE OF GOLD (T. Creek) resulting in that colt becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

On jumping away CASH IN A FLASH (H. McKechnie) shifted in resulting in contact being made with BISHA MON (D. Tootell).

In the vicinity of the 1200 metres CHALTOM (J. Bowditch) shifted in slightly; at the same time YOUNG SCARLET (S. Price) shifted out resulting in CAPTAIN CHRISTIE (Darren Holland) being tightened for galloping room between those two horses and being forced to lose its position. Stewards took no further action as they believed that no one rider was responsible.

In the vicinity of the 1000 metres SQUILLANI (G. Dorol) shifted in when insufficiently clear of CAPTAIN CHRISTIE (Darren Holland) resulting in that gelding being tightened and eventually being forced to check and lose its position. G. Dorol was subsequently charged with Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and after pleading guilty to the charge was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on 1 October and to expire at midnight on 20 October 2001; a period of three metropolitan meetings.

In the vicinity of the 800 metres BRIGHTNESS (B. Claridge), which commenced to race fiercely, and whilst being eased, shifted out resulting in CASH IN A FLASH (H. McKechnie) being forced wider on the track.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres LINE OF GOLD (T. Creek) was disappointed for a run when having to ease to avoid the heels of the tiring RUBIREIGN (J. Potter). At the same time CHALTOM (J. Bowditch), which was racing on the outside of LINE OF GOLD, rolled in, further hampering that colt.

BISHA MON (D. Tootell) and GREENSWARD (W. Kerford) were both disappointed for a run for a short distance in the vicinity of the 200 metres.

A veterinary inspection and endoscoping of CAPTAIN CHRISTIE following the running of the race revealed an internal lung haemorrhage.

R. Cartwright replaced C. Lever as the rider of DANCERKOV.

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

In the vicinity of the 1200 metres EVACUATION (P. Marks) and FLEET DAPPER (C. Lindop) bumped together on a number of occasions.

Rounding the home turn BAROUD (P. Gatt) became unbalanced for a short distance.

Racing to the 200 metres DANCERKOV (R. Cartwright) shifted out to improve its position resulting in SLIPPERY GUY (J. Maund) being taken out and being tightened for galloping room between SOEUR BLEU (Darren Holland) and DANCERKOV, which resulted in SLIPPERY GUY becoming unbalanced for some distance. J. Maund reported to Stewards that although receiving some pressure, his mount had over reacted to the situation. Stewards advised R. Cartwright of his obligations.

A veterinary inspection of KYAKATU following the running of the race revealed an upper respiratory tract infection.

P. Marks was examined by the Club’s Surgeon following the running of this race and ruled unfit to ride for the remainder of the programme owing to him having pulled a muscle in his back.

S. Price replaced J. Lorensini as the rider of HOIST SAIL owing to J. Lorensini being indisposed through illness.

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

SHE’S WONDERFUL (R. Cartwright) was slow to begin.

AMACLASE (T. Creek) jumped away awkwardly resulting in that filly shifting out onto SUMMER WIND (W. Kerford) who in turn was taken out onto MILITIARA (M. Hoppo).

In the vicinity of the 600 metres PRINCESS NICKY (B. Claridge) rolled in resulting in BANDWAGON (D. Smith) being inconvenienced on the inside of that filly.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres SANTA BARBARA GIRL (J. Bowditch) shifted in slightly resulting in RUBY WEDNESDAY (J. Maund) being taken in onto PERFECT CLEAVAGE (D. Tootell) resulting in that filly being inconvenienced and having to change direction to obtain clear galloping room. Stewards took no further action as they believed no one rider was responsible.

W. Kerford replaced J. Lorensini as the rider of STAR GAMES. J. Maund replaced C. Lever as the rider of KEDRON.

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

D. Tootell replaced C. Lever as the rider of BO BEST.

Racing to the 600 metres HIT was eased out of the race by its rider, J. Nevin, when that gelding suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack. As a result Mr. D. Pannell, representing Mr. J. Hawkes, trainer of that gelding, was advised that the gelding was now banned from racing for a period of three months. Mr. Pannell advised Stewards that HIT would now be retired.

Stewards questioned D. Tootell, rider of BO BEST, and that gelding’s trainer, Mr. L. Macdonald, regarding its poor performance today. D. Tootell reported to Stewards that BO BEST had been slow to begin and shortly after barrier rise to in the vicinity of the 200 metres, had shown a reluctance to race despite his efforts. D. Tootell further stated that it was not until over the concluding 200 metres of the race that BO BEST had responded to his riding. Mr. L. Macdonald reported to Stewards that the gelding had performed similarly at Victoria Park on 25^th August 2001 and on that day he had put it down to the heavy state of the track but in light of today’s performance he could offer no further explanations into the inconsistent performance of the gelding.

A veterinary inspection of BO BEST following the running of the race revealed no visible abnormalities.

A veterinary inspection of LITTLE MISS QUICK (NZ) following the running of the race revealed an abnormal heart beat. As a result Mr. L. Macdonald, trainer of that filly, was advised that the results of an ECG would be required to be lodged with Stewards prior to LITTLE MISS QUICK (NZ) being accepted for any future event.

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

T. Creek, rider of INKAMULLA (NZ), dropped his whip in the vicinity of the 300 metres and that rider was advised that a repetition could lead to disciplinary action being taken.

P. Gatt was examined by the Club’s Surgeon following the running of this race and ruled unfit to ride for the remainder of the day.

A veterinary inspection of EARLWOOD MANOR (NZ) following the running of the race revealed no visible abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from JEUNEOLA STAR, winner of the race.

MYSTIC GREY (T. Creek), which was laying on the side of its stall, jumped away awkwardly resulting in that mare being slow to begin.

D. Tootell replaced P. Gatt as the rider of TWISTED DREAM. C. Lindop replaced P. Marks as the rider of DELBRA.

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

In the vicinity of the 1600 metres ASSUME THE CROWN (T. Creek) commenced to race ungenerously resulting in that gelding shifting out inconveniencing WORK AND PLAY (J. Bowditch).

In the vicinity of the 1500 metres ZIPGAZER (J. O’Connor) showed a tendency to over-race.

In the vicinity of the 1400 metres HOAD (NZ) (R. Cartwright) shifted in resulting in FAIRWAY GAME (B. Vale) being inconvenienced for a short distance. R. Cartwright was advised by Stewards of his obligations under similar circumstances.

Mrs. Y. Forrest was fined the sum of $100 under LRR 97A which relates to the payment of a previously imposed fine within twenty-eight days.

The Stewards Room