RACE 1: Cabra-Vale 77 th Birthday Handicap 1100m

Yes She Can Cancan was slow to begin. At the start Force Zulu jumped out and bumped King Of The Realm.

RACE 2: Dave Humphries 20 Years President Handicap 1300m:

Grand Juror was slow to begin. Mica's Pride and Bestowed were crowded for room at the start between Time To Remember and Brisanna, both of which shifted ground. Time To Remember was inclined to lay out under pressure in the straight.

RACE 3: Premier Express Freight Plate 1900m

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Big Bal Bowski was distressed and displaying a poor recovery rate. Trainer Mr G. Portelli undertook to report to the Stewards if there was anything amiss with Big Bal Bowski in the days subsequent to the race.

RACE 4: Mike Howlin Memorial Superfecta 1500m

Near the 300m Miss Anna Louise was disappointed for a run between Impreza and Rotton Ron, which shifted out. At the same point Colin The Brave was disappointed for a run inside of Nas Princess. When questioned, C. Munce (Miss Anna Louise) explained that his instructions from trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse had been to take up a position forward of mid-field, but after jumping from its wide barrier and coming back in distance today the horse did not immediately show speed and he therefore elected to come across and trail Pentathlon

RACE 5: Life & Vet Members Handicap 1200m

Trainer Mr M. Lees was advised that Klaxon, which proved difficult to load, will be required to barrier trial prior to its next race start. Gwendolyn was slow to begin. Near the 1100m Klaxon had to steady off the heels of Sassi Switch (D. McLellan), which shifted in. D. McLellan was reprimanded and advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground. When questioned regarding the improved performance of the winner, Kiveton, as compared to its 6th of 8 placing at Gosford on 10 April, Mr A. Duggan, representing trainer Ms K. Gavenlock, stated that Kiveton had had only two runs at the stable, winning first up and then second up weakening badly after sitting outside the leader in a solidly run event at Gosford. Mr Duggan was notified that as Kiveton had now established form it would be expected to race accordingly. When questioned why he went back to the inside in the early part of the straight, J. Sheehan (Arrabeea) stated that at the entrance to the straight he was left flatfooted when the eventual winner, Kiveton, improved to his outside. As he believed there was no opportunity to obtain a run he elected to go back to the inside when he observed Klaxon shift away from the rails. J. Sheehan stated that Arrabeea was briefly held up but then did not respond as quickly as he would have wished and was again held up on the heels of Okanui over the concluding stages.

RACE 6: Do It At Diggers Cup 1100m

Stormy Mo, which pulled its near-fore plate whilst in the float en route to the track, was withdrawn on veterinary advice at 2.57pm. Matter Of Honour missed the start slightly and was crowded for room shortly afterwards when Haunting Spirit shifted out taking Matter Of Honour out onto Majestic Fiesta. Progress did not obtain clear running until passing the 200m. Post-race veterinary examinations revealed Progress had sustained an abrasion to the near-hind coronet and Sportsbrat had sustained a cut to the off-fore pastern.

RACE 7: Ron McBurney Superfecta 1200m

Words Of Magic was a late scratching at 8.10am when it was found to be lame in the off-fore foot. The Net jumped awkwardly. For some distance leading up to the 900m The Net (App. T. Muto) persevered in an endeavour to improve to the inside of Newington Style where there was insufficient room. At the 900m turn Newington Style then shifted in resulting in The Net being severely checked. In the presence of his master, Mr P. Perry, App. Muto was advised that in similar circumstances he must ensure there is sufficient room before attempting to take a run. D. McLellan (Leander Hall) was fined $500 for failing to ride 7th placegetter, Leander Hall, out right to the finish line (AR137(b)).

SUMMARY

Fines:
Race 7: D. McLellan (Leander Hall) fined $500 - not ride horse out to finish line (AR137(b)).

Reprimands:
Race 5: D. McLellan (Sassi Switch) - shifting in (AR137(a))

Trials:
Race 5: Klaxon (trainer M. Lees) - difficult to load.

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