Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: Out 4 metres from 850m to 500m and 3 metres from 500m and 350m.

RACE 1 – TRANSAUSTRALIAN LIVESTOCK/SABIS 2YO COLTS AND GELDINGS MAIDEN PLATE - 1208 metres

In the vicinity of the 900 metres POWER TO RULE (J. O’Connor), which was racing greenly, shifted in and bumped EXALTED TIME (J. Maund) causing that gelding to become unbalanced for a short distance.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres MATTY’S DREAM (Darren Holland), which had laid out for a short distance, shifted in quickly and bumped BLUE HAZE (S. Price). Shortly after PROSPEROUS BID (NZ) (P. Gatt) laid in and hampered MATTY’S DREAM.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres BLUE HAZE (S. Price), which was inclined to race greenly, shifted in quickly for a few strides.

PROSPEROUS BID (NZ) (P. Gatt) showed a tendency to lay in and race greenly in the straight.

Subsequent to the race an endoscopic examination of GO revealed that the gelding was suffering from an upper respiratory problem. Trainer, Mr. R. Paech, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness would be required before he accepted for GO in any future races.

Subsequent to the race jockey J. O’Connor was examined by the Club’s Medical Officer who ruled him unfit to ride for the remainder of the day.

S. Price replaced D. Carney as the rider of STARLET MISS. D. Carney was fined the sum of $100 for being doubly engaged on both STARLET MISS and HALO’S PRINCESS.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres HALO’S PRINCESS (D. Carney) shifted in and bumped HONOUR THE STAR (R. Faehr), which shifted in and bumped SHOWGIRLS (Darren Holland), which also shifted in and bumped HAPPY RAJA (B. Vale). D. Carney was reminded of his obligations when placed in a similar situation in future.

Subsequent to the race a veterinary examination of HAPPY RAJA revealed no visible abnormalities.

Subsequent to the race a veterinary examination of HALO’S PRINCESS revealed a laceration to the off fore heel.

Subsequent to the race jockeys T. Creek and S. Cahill were examined by the Club’s Medical Officers who advised that both riders were unfit to ride for the remainder of the day.

Trainer, Mr. P. Seater, was advised that a warning had been placed on BROCCO’S SON in relation to its behaviour in the mounting yard prior to the event.

There was a delay in the announcement of Correct Weight when B. Vale, rider of the fifth placegetter, ARRABIN (NZ), wished to view the Stewards official head-on patrol film over the concluding stages. After doing so, in conjunction with the Stewards, Correct Weight was declared.

HEART STARTER (M. Hoppo) was slow to begin.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres ROYAL BANNER (N. Tomizawa) shifted in and inconvenienced ARRABIN (NZ) (B. Vale).

In the vicinity of the 300 metres GREG (J. Potter) laid in and hampered ROYAL BANNER (N. Tomizawa).

In the vicinity of the 200 metres GREG (J. Potter) laid in slightly at the same time as HEART STARTER (M. Hoppo) shifted out and as a result ARRABIN (NZ) (B. Vale) was checked. Both J. Potter and M. Hoppo were reminded of their obligations when placed in a similar situation in future.

Subsequent to the race a veterinary examination of ROYAL BANNER revealed that the gelding had returned with a laceration to the near fore pastern.

RACE 4 - MURRAY BRIDGE HOTEL / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1408 metres

In the vicinity of the 600 metres NORTH CONNECTION (J. Maund), which was racing greenly, shifted out at the same time as SWIFT VALLEY (S. Harrison) shifted in and as a result SPORTING JESTER (M. Neilson) was inconvenienced for a short distance.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres PARIS DUO (D. Tootell) rolled in momentarily and as a result RICH THEME (Darren Holland) had to be steadied for a few strides.

In the vicinity of the 700 metres LORD MILN (C. Lindop) rolled in and inconvenienced MAR DE’S BOY (B. Claridge), which shifted in and momentarily hampered SWAMP RAT (B. Grimston).

Shortly after passing the finish line KOODA TIARA (D. Cleaver) shifted in at the same time as BROOKMAN (M. Neilson) shifted out onto BELLA SIGNORINA (S. Price). LORD MILN (C. Lindop) and PRINCE OF REVELRY (P. Gatt), which were between KOODA TIARA and BELLA SIGNORINA, were both severely hampered. D. Cleaver and M. Neilson were advised to take more care when placed in a similar situation in future.

D. Cleaver, rider of KOODA TIARA, reported to Stewards that his saddle had slipped slightly in the vicinity of the 600 metres.

Subsequent to the race the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported that SWAMP RAT had suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack for the second time. Trainer, Mr. B. Cozamanis, was advised that SWAMP RAT was now banned from racing for life.

RACE 7 - "METE CHASE MILE" CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1608 metres

DONATONI dislodged its rider, N. Tomizawa, en route to the barrier and galloped riderless for a short distance before being quickly recaptured. The Club’s Veterinary Surgeon inspected DONATONI prior to the start and passed it fit to take its place in the field.

DANCERKOV (P. Gatt) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 350 metres DEVARAJA DAAN (M. Hoppo) shifted in when insufficiently clear and made contact with NAOMI PREVAILS (NZ) (R. Faehr), causing that filly to contact the running rail, be severely checked and lose its position. M. Hoppo was found guilty under ARR 137(a) and was suspended from riding in races from midnight 3^rd August and to expire at midnight 17^th August 2002; a period of six race meetings.

BANDWAGON was a late scratching at 9.55 am by the Stewards acting on veterinary advice.

Race 3 HEART STARTER (winner)
Race 6 BONNIE GOOLLIE (winner)

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