BROCCO’S SON (C. Bryant) proved very unruly in the Mounting Yard prior to being ridden to the Barriers. Trainer Mr. M. Minervini was advised that a warning had been placed on BROCCO’S SON in relation to its behaviour.

PROMISES ‘N’ LIES (D. O’Heare) jumped awkwardly.

BROCCO’S SON (C. Bryant) raced greenly throughout the running of the event, and as a result raced wide in the early and middle stages. Trainer Mr. M. Minervini was advised that a warning had been placed on BROCCO’S SON in relation to its racing manners.

In the vicinity of the 400 metres LEMONADE PARADE (D. Tootell), which was racing greenly, shifted out and inconvenienced BROCCO’S SON (C. Bryant).

In the vicinity of the 100 metres ENFOLD (W. Kerford) shifted out sharply.

LUCKY DUCODE (D. Tootell) jumped awkwardly.

SAHALO (G. Dorol) was slow to begin.

ISHKHARA (J. Holder) knuckled as the gates were released and shortly after bumped with ABOYEUR (J. Maund), which jumped out at the start.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres WRAYBERN (B. Claridge), which was racing greenly, shifted in onto JACK HAVOC (S. Camilleri), which in turn shifted in and tightened SHIRAZ NOW (M. Hoppo), which had to be checked.

SHIRAZ NOW (M. Hoppo) was held up for a clear run between the 500 and 400 metres, and was again held up for a clear run in the vicinity of the 300 metres.

On the home turn LUCKY DUCODE (D. Tootell) shifted out onto SAHALO (G. Dorol), which in turn shifted out onto MYSTICAL FORCE (J. Potter), which was taken wider on the track.

In the vicinity of the 100 metres SHIRAZ NOW (M. Hoppo) shifted in and brushed JACK HAVOC (S. Camilleri).

MAZUMA MIRAGE (J. Potter) jumped awkwardly at the start, shifted out and bumped EDMAC (J. Maund).

In the vicinity of the 300 metres PALIENTE (W. Kerford) shifted in and as a result MAZUMA MIRATE (J. Potter) had to steady for a few strides.

Subsequent to the event a Veterinary inspection of EDMAC revealed the gelding was sore in the near fore fetlock. Trainer Mr. C. Baker was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required for EDMAC before it was accepted for any future races.

MARIZZIQUE (J. Maund) was slow to begin.

In the vicinity of the 1600 metres MALTHOUSE (C. Bryant) and SWANLEY (B. Vale) brushed on several occasions.

SWANLEY (B. Vale) jumped the crossing in the vicinity of the 1500 metres.

MALTHOUSE (C. Bryant) showed a tendency to lay in over the concluding stages, forcing its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.

Stewards questioned Trainer Mr. M. Minervini and Apprentice C. Bryant regarding his riding of MALTHOUSE in today’s event. C. Bryant advised Stewards that his instructions had been to ride MALTHOUSE from back in the field, and from approaching approximately the 700 metres allow the gelding to move into the race without doing too much work to approximately the 300 metres, before riding the gelding home strongly over the concluding stages. Mr. M. Minervini confirmed those instructions although he felt that C. Bryant may have over-done the instructions to a degree, because he would have liked to have seen C. Bryant riding MALTHOUSE along to keep in touch with the field in the vicinity of the 600 metres. Stewards noted the explanations tendered and advised C. Bryant in future he would be expected to ride with more initiative.

SUNTURWASI was late scratching at 8.25 a.m. by order of the Stewards, who confirmed Trainer Mr. J. Gask’s explanation.

In the vicinity of the 700 metres EUCLID (M. Hoppo) accidentally contacted the heels of CITY PRESS (J. Potter) and shifted out slightly.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres LORD MILN (C. Lindop) shifted in, at the same time as FLIRT WITH DANGER (S. Price) shifted out and as a result both horses came together.

After being kicked by another horse at the Barrier prior to the start, TASS underwent a Veterinary inspection which revealed that filly fit to take its place in the field.

RUBIREIGN was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the start and was passed fit to take its place in the field.

PEARLY MAE was a late scratching at 3.26 p.m. by the Stewards, acting on Veterinary advice, after the filly had become extremely fractious in the Barrier Stalls and had suffered a laceration to its head.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on PEARLY MAE be refunded. Bets made prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 13 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 12 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

JET VARAJA (C. Bryant) was slow to begin.

RUBIREIGN (J. Potter) jumped awkwardly.

CAPTIVATE YOU (P. Gatt) raced with its head in the air in the early stages and showed a tendency to lay out in the early and middle stages of the race.

Prior to the finish line FRENCH REVOLUTION (M. Hoppo) and TASS (W. Kerford) brushed together for a short distance.

J. Potter, rider of RUBIREIGN, was fined $150 under AR 8(e) for continually waving his whip after passing the winning post.

Subsequent to the race Veterinary treatment was administered PEARLY MAE in relation to its head injury.

Subsequent to the race the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported that RUBIREIGN had suffered abrasions to both fore legs.

A swab sample was taken from the 2^nd Placegetter CAPTIVATE YOU.

RACE 7 – HOTEL McLAREN COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES CLASS 1 HANDICAP:

TERTIAN’S GAMBLE (B. Vale) jumped out at the start and bumped BRIGHT ‘N’ EARLY (D. Tootell), which in turn shifted out and bumped SECRET BROTHER (P. Gatt).

In the vicinity of the 700 metres KATOOSH (J. O’Connor) shifted out and as a result ENGRAVER (J. Bowditch) was taken wider.

STAR REBEL (M. Hoppo) showed a tendency to hang in throughout the running of the event.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination STAR REBEL revealed no visible abnormalities.

RACE 8 – McCHIPPY FAST FOODS MAIDEN PLATE:

TAX FILES (W. Kerford) jumped in at the start onto SMYTZER’S TARO (J. Lorensini) and as a result that gelding shifted in and tightened ON THE NATCH (D. O’Heare), resulting in that gelding losing some ground.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres NIGHT KISS (B. Claridge) shifted in slightly onto BOWOOD ROAD (C. Bryant), which in turn shifted in and tightened LONGWILL LAD (C. Lindop), resulting in that gelding having to be steadied for a few strides.

Prior to the finish line SMYTZER’S TARO (J. Lorensini) shifted out slightly onto RANGERINE (J. Potter), which in turn shifted out sharply onto KEEP THE BOUNTY (J. Maund), which shifted out and hampered ON THE NATCH (D. O’Heare).

SWABBING:

Race 4 MALTHOUSE 3^rd Placegetter
Race 6 CAPTIVATE YOU 2^nd Placegetter

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