On jumping away ON THE NATCH (D. O’Heare) shifted out abruptly, away from RANGERINE (J. Potter), resulting in CONVEYANCE (C. Lindop) being severely hampered.

In the vicinity of the 1700 metres RANGERINE (J. Potter) was obliged to steady when tightened by SAJEUNE (R. Price), which rolled out, at the same time as CRISP AIR (T. Creek) rolled in. In consequence ON THE NATCH (D. O’Heare) was obliged to steady away from the heels of RANGERINE and in doing so shifted out, resulting ASTRO GUARDIA (M. Hoppo) and HOSTLER (A. Stead) being obliged to race wide.

D. Carney, rider of SAUVIGNON HILL, dropped his whip approaching the finish. D. Carney was advised that future incidents of carelessness would lead to a penalty being imposed.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of ASTRO GUARDIA failed to reveal any visible abnormalities.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of ON THE NATCH revealed the gelding was lame in the near fore leg, and exhibited signs of soreness in the near side lower back.

Near the 200 metres THE PLUMBER (M. Neilson) shifted out under riding and contacted the hindquarters of CAZBO (P. Gatt), which became unbalanced.

In the vicinity of the 100 metres LEICA RED (W. Kerford) was obliged to steady when taken in by GOLDLEN MILINA (Darren Holland).

P. Thomas, rider of LIKE NOW, dropped his whip in the vicinity of the 200 metres. P. Thomas was advised that future incidents of carelessness would lead to a penalty being imposed.

SKYCOUP, which had been kicked behind the barriers, was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

The start of this race was delayed owing to LORD ROYDON, after being loaded, rearing and becoming cast in the gates. Subsequently LORD ROYDON and GOLDEN TAOS, which was in an adjoining gate, were inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who ruled LORD ROYDON unfit to start. Acting on that advice Stewards withdrew LORD ROYDON at 1.17 p.m.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on LORD ROYDON be refunded. Bets made prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 16 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 14 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

GOLDEN TAOS was ruled fit to start.

PHANTOM MENACE (J. Maund) and SKYCOUP (W. Kerford) were slow to jump.

Subsequent to this event L. Smith reported to Casualty and was examined by Ambulance Personnel and ruled unfit to fulfil his remaining engagements.

Subsequent to the race SIGHANIDE was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

DEVITO was subject to a Veterinary inspection prior to the start, which revealed the mare to be lame in the off fore leg. Acting on Veterinary advice DEVITO was withdrawn by Stewards at 1.47 p.m.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on DEVITO be refunded. Bets made prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 6 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 8 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

Darren Holland replaced L. Smith as the rider of BILLYLITE.

S. Price replaced L. Smith as the rider of BRIANNA BLONDIE.

GOLD TRIO (H. McKechnie) jumped away awkwardly.

AWAY WITH FAIRIES (J. Holder) and BLEVENCIA (M. Hoppo) were slow to jump.

On jumping away BRIANNA BLONDIE (S. Price) shifted out and away from ASTRAGAZE (J. Maund), resulting in MYSTERIA (B. Claridge) being tightened onto SIMULATE (W. Kerford), resulting in that mare being inconvenienced.

In the vicinity of the 800 metres KOODA TIARA (J. Lorensini), while being steadied, was obliged to ease to avoid the heels of BRIANNA BLONDIE (S. Price), which shifted in. In consequence VELVET LAKE (M. Neilson) was obliged to steady off the heels of KOODA TIARA.

S. Price was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

P. Gatt, rider of CAPTIVATE YOU, reported the mare hung out throughout the event.

M. Neilson, rider of VELVET LAKE, dropped his whip near the 200 metres. As he had previously been warned, M. Neilson was fined $50 for carelessness under AR 137(a).

CAPTIVATE YOU suffered a laceration to the near side shoulder during the race.

RACE 7 – BUTTERCUP CLASS 1 HANDICAP:

ETTAMOGAH LAD (J. Potter), which was inclined to rear, jumped away awkwardly.

Racing to the 1300 metres MIGHTY ATILLA (Darren Holland), which was inclined to lay out, shifted out and continued to hang out throughout the event.

In shifting out HOT LINE (D. Azis) was obliged to race wide on the track.

Near the 800 metres MIGHTY ATILLA (Darren Holland) was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of HOT LINE (D. Azis), which shifted in. While being steadied MIGHTY ATILLA got its head up and commenced to hang out.

D. Azis was severely reprimanded and advised in future to shift ground only when entitled to do so.

Approaching the 200 metres QUEEN MILENA (J. Holder) rolled out under pressure and inconvenienced FRENCH REVOLUTION (W. Kerford).

Mr. G. Lesnikowski, Trainer of MIGTY ATILLA, was advised the gelding was now suspended from racing, until such time as it can trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an Official Trial, around a turn, prior to accepting for a future event.

Subsequent to the race MIGHTY ATILLA was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 8 – GOODMAN FIELDER CLASS 4 HANDICAP:

D. Carney was notified as the rider of MADE FOR REAL.

CHALTOM (M. Neilson) jumped away awkwardly.

MADE FOR REAL (D. Carney) was slow to jump.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres JEZARICH (S. Price) was disappointed when attempting a tight run between DONEGAL BOY (C. Buchiw) which rolled in under pressure, and FLAME BIRD (H. McKechnie), which rolled out.

CHALTOM lost its near fore plate during the event.

RACE 9 – PILOT / CAPITAL PTL THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE (2^nd Division):

DING D’OR (C. Buchiw) shifted out on jumping away, resulting in KOODA SHINE (D. Carney) being taken out, tightening BURRAN (G. Dorol) onto SYMPOSIA (W. Kerford), which was taken out onto SMEE SISTER (S. Price), resulting in SYMPOSIA and SMEE SISTER being hampered.

Approaching the finish SYMPOSIA (W. Kerford) was tightened and lost its position as a result of HER HONOR (D. Tootell) laying in under pressure, at the same time as SHARE THE WINE (B. Vale) was inclined to shift out and away from DING D’OR (C. Buchiw).

On return to Scale B. Vale, rider of 4^th Placegetter SHARE THE WINE, requested to view the official footage of the finish. After doing so, B. Vale declined the option to lodge an objection and Correct Weight was duly notified.

J. Lorensini, rider of LANDDROST, when questioned, advised that he had been instructed to attempt to allow the gelding to become balanced and if possible to race forward in the event. He stated that from his outside barrier, he had been obliged to race three wide, approaching the turn off the back straight, and had assessed that he had no other options. With a view to attempting to see if he could go forward and race closer to the fence, he had allowed LANDDROST to stride forward near the 800 metres, however without placing his mount under undue pressure, he could not cross the two runners on his inside. J. Lorensini advised that he was then obliged to ride LANDDROST quietly until approaching the 400 metres, where he had placed his mount under pressure and it had briefly responded. He added that he continued to pressure the gelding, but was of the opinion that it had only plugged to the finish. J. Lorensini was advised that his explanations would be noted.

Subsequent to the race LANDDROST was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.

SWABBING:

Race 6 KOODA TIARA (3^rd Placegetter)

Race 8 JEZARICH (2^nd Placegetter)

Race 9 KOODA SHINE (Winner)

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