RACE 1: Become an STC Member Handicap 1900m:

Making the first turn The Almighty One, Cloth Of Gold and Youhadyourwarning were slightly crowded for room when Rapida (C. Munce) shifted in. C. Munce was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is two lengths clear when shifting ground. Approaching the 250m Youhadyourwarning had to be checked when tightened for room between Ausbred (D. Beasley), which shifted in slightly, and Cloth Of Gold, which, after being brushed by Youhadyourwarning, was then inclined to bore out. D. Beasley was advised to make more effort to keep his mounts straight in similar circumstances.

RACE 2: De Bortoli Handicap 1200m:

Academe was slow to begin. R. Quinn (Shags) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in near the 1000m resulting in Schahriar having to be steadied. On the first turn Schahriar, which was inclined to race ungenerously, ran out across the heels of Academe.

RACE 3: Matador Bull Bars Handicap 1500m:

Trainer Mr R. Simpson was fined $50 for the late declaration of a rider for Our Midnight Star (LR35). Trainer Mr P. O'Sullivan was fined $50 for presenting Kidd in the enclosure without blinkers (AR140A). Lady Pavlova shifted in at the start taking Our Midnight Star in and causing Grumpy to be hampered. The saddle on Sprout shifted resulting in its rider, App. G. Scimone, being inconvenienced and racing wide throughout the event. On straightening Kidd (C. Munce) shifted out abruptly inconveniencing Bias Bay. C. Munce was told to exercise more care.

RACE 4: J & B Metropolitan Research Stakes 1200m:

As L. Cassidy was to be overweight J. Innes was substituted as the rider of Miss Zambezi. L. Cassidy was fined $100 (AR120(b)). A post-race veterinary examination of Gentle Genius did not reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Arrabeea L. Beasley stated that his mount was never travelling on the bit and when he commenced to improve approaching and rounding the home turn he was taken wider by La Rieuse. L. Beasley added that Arrabeea was disappointing in its failure to run on over the final 200m. He stated that in his view the filly would now be better suited over a longer journey. A veterinary examination revealed Arrabeea to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Mr P. Perry undertook to report if there was anything amiss with Arrabeea in the days subsequent. An inquiry was opened into M. de Montfort's handling of 3^rd placegetter, Gentle Genius. After taking evidence from M. de Montfort and trainer Mr A. Wildman the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

RACE 5: Manchester Unity Kingston Town Stakes 2000m:

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Kreisler Mirage L. Beasley stated that his mount was inclined to race ungenerously and get its head up and was a beaten horse at the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination of Kreisler Mirage revealed no abnormalities. A swab sample was taken. Trainer Mr G. Rogerson undertook report the results of a full veterinary examination of Kreisler Mirage.

RACE 6: Clipsal Gloaming Stakes 1750m:

Silver Baron was slow to begin. After receiving a bump from Full Limit, Industrial Fan shifted out across the heels of Courvoisier making the first turn. Approaching the 1000m Silk Veil became awkward on the heels of Silver Baron. At the entrance to the straight Silk Veil was held up on the heels of Silver Baron. For some distance passing the 200m Evander was unable to improve when racing in restricted room between Resoundingly and Full Limit, which shifted out. 

Restless began awkwardly. Crawl, which began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped Shogun Lodge. Belle Du Jour was held up for a run in the early part of the straight. Approaching the 200m Spinning Hill had to shift out away from the heels of Adamantly to obtain clear running. Passing the 200m Hire was held up when endeavouring to take a narrow run between Make Mine Magic and Altiero, and then passing the 100m Make Mine Magic shifted out taking Hire onto Altiero and Knickerbocker Kid.

RACE 8: Sydney Night Racing Superfecta 1100m:

Gold Class was slow to begin. Magic Feather began awkwardly. Rounding the home turn Gold Class was checked when endeavouring to take a run inside Win A Lode where there was insufficient room. Gold Class, which was then badly held up for a run, had to be checked off the heels of Jet Shoes passing the 200m. Making the home turn Exeliom was held up for a run and then at the 200m had to be severely checked when disappointed for a run between Call The Shot and Defier. Approaching the 100m Crete, after being taken in by Marwin Gold, was checked across the heels of that runner by Gold Class (G. Boss), which struck the heels of Jet Shoes and shifted out. G. Boss was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. The club's veterinary surgeon reported that Clay Shaker went down on its right off-hind bumper during the race. 

SUMMARY:

Fines:
^{Race 3: trainer R. Simpson (Our Midnight Star) fined $50-late declaration of rider (LR35).
Race 3: trainer P. O'Sullivan (Kidd) fined $50-present horse without blinkers (AR140A)
Race 4: L. Cassidy (Miss Zambezi) fined $100-overweight (AR120(b))}

Reprimands:

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