RACE 1: Tamarama Handicap 1800m

Near the 50m Zulu Legend shifted out slightly and made contact with 2nd placegetter Noble Touch.

Prior to the declaration of correct weight the Stewards viewed the patrol film to establish if there were grounds to lodge an objection on behalf of Noble Touch.

Redfern Lady, which made light contact with the front of its gate, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

Hurricane Hayley jumped inwards at the start causing Dream Beauty to be checked.

Doreen Jewel jumped awkwardly hampering Jewel Purpose.

Making the first turn Redfern Lady overraced badly when being restrained from the heels of Doreen Jewel.

Hurricane Hayley was inclined to step over darker patches on the track throughout running.

Near the 200m Dream Beauty kicked up behind when struck with the whip.

Mr T. Donnelly, trainer of Hurricane Hayley, which led today, explained that his instructions at the mare's most recent start at Canterbury Park on 13 December were to lead, however, on that occasion Hurricane Hayley dwelt slightly on jumping.

RACE 3: Centennial Park Handicap 1800m

As L. Beasley was overweight, D. Vargiu was substituted as the rider of Southern Regard. L. Beasley was reminded that from 1 January the Stewards will recommence imposing penalties for breaches of the weight rules.

At the 1400m Southern Regard was checked off the heels of Stringy Bark. Magical Walk, which was following, was hampered in consequence.

Sugarland was held up for a run in the early part of the straight.

Over the final 50m Shakatail was held up on the heels of Stringy Bark.

When questioned concerning the performance of the winner Sugarland as compared to its 8th placing at Rosehill Gardens on 19 December trainer Mr S. Ritchie stated that today was Sugarland's third run back from a spell and the improvement in fitness and also the increase in distance were to the mare's favour. He added that in his view the opposition was moderate and that today's race was run to suit.

Coveted was a late withdrawal at 9.18am on veterinary advice.

Halls Of Assembly pulled hard in the early and middle stages.

In the straight Larceny raced in restricted room inside the heels of Halls Of Assembly and was not able to be fully tested.

Passing the 200m Crimewave and Colosseum, which were held up for a run, had to steady out across heels to obtain clear running.

Sirspec was inclined to get its head up and overrace in the early stages.

When being steadied off the heels of Mac's Success, Handel shifted out slightly near the 700m resulting in Transmit being taken out on to Superfine.

Handel had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.

RACE 6: San Miguel Summer Cup 2400m

As M. Newman was indisposed, K. Forrester was substituted as the rider of Assilem.

Power Of Pegasus jumped awkwardly and was crowded for room shortly afterwards between Miss Zoe and Air War.

Majestically did not obtain clear running until approaching the 200m.

Altiero was badly held up until near the 100m.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Miss Zoe, H. Bowman stated that his mount pulled hard when trapped three wide without cover and he was reluctant to allow the mare to stride forward as in the past it has refused to settle when in front.

Trainer Mr L. Bridge stated that the mare may not have backed up from its run on Saturday and it was now his intention to spell Miss Zoe.

When questioned, G. Boss stated that even though he obtained cover on the back

The Stewards Room