RACE 1: St. Patrick's Cathedral Handicap 1300m

King Of Passion jumped awkwardly, shifted out and bumped Mammoth. At the 700m Rare Insight shifted out and bumped Beautiful Finish. Passing the 300m Delusional shifted out taking King Of Passion out causing Rare Insight to be momentarily hampered. King Of Passion then shifted back in and bumped Delusional (App. M. Howarth). A short distance later Delusional shifted out under pressure, which resulted in Ignite Me being hampered when tightened for room between Delusional and King Of Passion. App. Howarth was advised that in similar circumstances it would be better to put away the whip and exercise more control over his mount. When questioned, Mr T. Martin, trainer of Delusional, stated that he had left the riding tactics to App. M. Howarth dependent on how Delusional began from the barriers. App. Howarth stated that whilst Delusional was slightly slow to begin, it mustered speed quickly and after crossing to the lead the gelding wanted to hang out and overraced thereafter. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Delusional to be displaying a slow recovery rate. A swab sample was taken. Mr Martin was advised that Delusional must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before it is permitted to race again.

RACE 2: Panasonic Handicap 1500m

When questioned regarding the improved performance of the winner, Trillion Delight, trainer Mr G. Begg stated that the gelding had had only three previous starts with his stable, the first two being in Group 3 events, but at its most recent start at Gosford on 10 April Trillion Delight did not handle the tight track, raced wide and hung out badly. Mr Begg stated that at track work during the week he added blinkers to Trillion Delight's gear with the result that the gelding raced tractably and appeared today to benefit from this additional gear. Mr Begg was notified that as Trillion Delight had now established form it would be expected to race consistently. When questioned, C. Munce stated that Living End hung in badly in the straight, which resulted in him having to pull his whip through into his right hand near the 250m. When questioned, C. Brown (Go Bint) stated that he was able to take up a position on the pace early and travelled well, but the gelding was disappointing and did not respond to his riding in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of Go Bint revealed no abnormality. A swab sample was taken. Trainer Mr N. McBurney stated that the only excuse he could offer was that first up on 3 April Go Bint was favoured by the soft going on the Kensington track and also previously Go Bint has disappointed in its second up run. He stated that Go Bint had done well leading into the race and undertook to report to the Stewards if there was anything amiss with Go Bint following the event.

RACE 3: Sotherton's Chartered Accountants Handicap 1400m

Kurrajong Mist reared as the gates were released and lost ground as a result. At the start Vita jumped out and hampered Viejo. Approaching the 200m Kesia was steadied and shifted out when disappointed for a run between Damowin and Viejo, which shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Girl Of Illuminare to have sustained speedy cuts to the off-hind pastern. When questioned concerning the tactics adopted on Girl Of Illuminare, D. Beadman stated that he was under no particular instructions, but when the mare missed the start slightly and was stepping up in distance from 1100m to 1400m he elected to find cover. He added that Girl Of Illuminare raced keenly in the early stages and then settled, but was disappointing and in his view failed to run out the journey. A post-race veterinary examination of Girl Of Illuminare revealed no abnormality. A swab sample was taken. Trainer Mr M. Lees advised the Stewards that Vita, which raced disappointingly, will now be spelled. App. S. Pollard (Viejo) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a)) in that he permitted his mount to shift out on the home turn resulting in Palais being crowded out onto Girl Of Illuminare, which resulted in Palais losing its rightful running and Girl Of Illuminare being hampered. App. Pollard's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Thursday 25 April 2002 and to expire on Friday 3 May 2002 on which day he may ride.

Beryl was slow to begin. Rounding the first turn Prince Of Play, which was overracing, had to be steadied when firstly taken out by Schahriar and then from the heels of Omawind (R. Thompson), which shifted in. R. Thompson was advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground. Beryl, which was following, had to be steadied in consequence. Passing the 600m Schahriar got its head up when being restrained off the heels of Zabarra. On the home turn Prince Of Play, which was endeavouring to improve to the outside of the heels of Omawind, shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of Alibarber. Shortly after Schahriar was disappointed for a run between Omawind and Zabarra. Baghdad was held up for a run until passing the 200m. Over the concluding stages Prince Of Play shifted out badly when weakening. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Prince Of Play to be displaying a poor recovery rate, coughing and had sustained a speedy cut to the off-hind coronet. Trainer Mr L. Curtis undertook to the results of a full veterinary check, including the results of an endoscopic examination. An inquiry into the gelding's run was adjourned pending receipt of that advice.

RACE 5: Parramatta Leagues Club Handicap ( Div 1) 1400m

As Knickerbocker Kid commenced to improve to the outside of Juggling Time passing the 200m, Juggling Time shifted out resulting in Knickerbocker Kid being taken out and causing Norman's Way to be checked off the heels of Varicool. In this incident Norman's Way was struck across the nose by the whip of D. McLellan (Varicool). A post-race veterinary examination of Nanny Maroon, which failed to run on in the straight, revealed no abnormality. A swab sample was taken. When questioned, P. Falvey (Routine Blue) stated that he was under instructions to find cover as his mount had overraced in the lead at its last start. Mr A. Denham, representing trainer Mr J. Denham, stated that whilst the intention had been to allow Routine Blue to settle, the horse had got back further than intended. Mr Denham was reminded of his obligation to notify the Stewards of any change of riding tactics. Routine Blue was badly held up for a run until approaching the 100m and near the 250m was struck across the nose by the whip of D. McLellan (Varicool).

RACE 6: DDF Bishops Cup 1900m

About the 300m Bedouin (D. Beadman) shifted out slightly and bumped Zero Point, which was commencing to give ground quickly. In the incident Zero Point became unbalanced and shifted out resulting in Mr. Attorney having to be checked when tightened for room between Zero Point and Nadzoff. D. Beadman was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to keep his mounts straight. Questamatic did not obtain clear running until passing the 200m. Nadzoff had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight. When questioned concerning Prime Target racing more forward, J. Innes stated that he was under instructions to endeavour to get his mount away cleanly and as he was trapped wide he then elected to go forward and cross the field.

RACE 7: BAC Systems Handicap (Div 2) 1400m

My Special Scorpio was held up for a run until passing the 200m. About the 150m Impregnable (B. Pengelly) shifted out taking Ra Eclipse out and causing Domero to be hampered. B. Pengelly was advised to make more effort to keep his mounts straight. M. de Montfort (Storm Zero) was questioned concerning the amount of initiative and vigour he showed in the straight on 4 th placegetter, Storm Zero. M. de Montfort explained that at the entrance to the straight he elected not to go to the inside as he believed it was inferior going and therefore shifted out and followed the eventual 2 nd placegetter, Magic Heights. He stated that on two occasions in the straight he stopped riding when endeavouring to improve into a run between Magic Heights and Xantra, which shifted in. When questioned, trainer Mr A. Denham stated that Storm Zero had been fancied by the stable as it was stepping up to a more suitable distance and its fitness had improved since its first-up performance at Randwick on 6 April. Owners Mr J. C. Bezzina and Mr G. A. Roney tendered evidence of stable support. The Stewards adjourned the inquiry so that betting ledgers may be examined.

RACE 8: St. Patrick's Cathedral Parramatta Superfecta 2000m

Velsontas was slow to begin. Shortly after the start Danyon was hampered by Motiti Road, which shifted out. At the same point, Restless shifted out and hampered Silver Laddie and Galiano. Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight Danyon was held up for a run. Close to the winning post Kreisler Mirage was steadied from the heels of Glenn. Near the 100m Grampians had to change direction to improve to the outside of the heels of Restless.

SUMMARY

Suspensions:
Race 3: App. S. Pollard (Viejo) - shifting out (AR137(a)).

Trials:
Race 1: Delusional (trainer T. Martin) - poor performance.

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