Stewards permitted P. Gatt to replace S. Price as the declared rider of CALEDONIAN LAD when it was established that S. Price had been shown in the race book as the rider of that horse owing to a printing error.

MIDDLE PRINCE (L. Smith) was slow to begin losing considerable ground.

Racing inside the 200 metres MIDDLE PRINCE (L. Smith) was disappointed for a run for a short distance when attempting to take a run on the inside of SMYTZER’S TARO (J. Lorensini). After obtaining that run L. Smith was forced to stop riding and straighten MIDDLE PRINCE when that gelding showed a tendency to lay in onto TEMPESTO (Darren Holland) resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

CALEDONIAN LAD (P. Gatt) attempted to step a discolouration on the track inside the 100 metres.

RACE 2 – CLIPSAL ECLIPSE / SABIS FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE

EBONACE (S. Price), GOLD ISLAND (M. Neilson) and TASHILADO (W. Kerford) were all slow to begin.

SOACE (W. Kerford) jumped away awkwardly resulting in that filly being slow to begin.

Over the concluding 100 metres PATRIARCH (M. Neilson) shifted out under riding resulting in LUCKY DANCER (D. Tootell) being taken wider on the track. M. Neilson was advised by Stewards that under similar circumstances he would be required to stop riding immediately his mounts commence to shift ground.

The start of this race was delayed three minutes owing to FLEET DAPPER dislodging its rider, C. Lindop, who, after being examined by the Club’s Surgeon, was ruled unfit to ride in this race. As a result Stewards ordered the withdrawal of FLEET DAPPER at 2.10 pm.

Stewards ruled that all monies wagered on FLEET DAPPER be refunded. Bets made prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 8 cents in the dollar from the face value of the ticket, and
Bets for a PLACE - 9 cents in the dollar from the winnings only.

FLEET DAPPER was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and no visible abnormalities were detected.

MISS NALA (Darren Holland) showed a tendency to over race in the middle stages of the event resulting in that mare having to be eased off the heels of other runners on a number of occasions.

B. Claridge reported to Stewards that KAZOO (NZ) had shown a tendency to lay out in the early stages of the event but he had elected to continue riding the gelding as no interference was being caused to other runners. Approaching the line KAZOO (NZ) shifted out abruptly resulting in B. Claridge electing to stop riding the gelding in an attempt to straighten it.

A swab sample was taken from FUTURE COMMAND, winner of the race.

DEDICATION BOY jumped away awkwardly resulting in J. Potter, rider of the gelding, becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

Rounding the home turn SANCTUS (S. Price) was accidentally struck over the head by the whip of G. Young, rider of MR. SANDS.

Shortly after entering the straight SANCTUS (S. Price) had some difficulty in obtaining a clear run.

A swab sample was taken from SWANLEY, winner of the race.

In the vicinity of the 700 metres LESS SPEED (W. Kerford), whilst being eased off the heels of BAROUD (P. Gatt), clipped the heels of that mare and dipped.

Stewards questioned Mr. R. Moore, trainer of SWANLEY, regarding the seemingly improved performance of that mare today. Mr. Moore reported to Stewards that at Cheltenham Park on 9^th June and on 14^th June at Port Augusta he had formed the opinion that SWANLEY had trained off and as a result the mare had been sent for a spell. Mr. Moore further stated that at SWANLEY’s first start after that spell, the stable had been pleased in the manner in which the mare had finished off the race considering that the distance of the race, in their opinion, was far too short. He further stated that SWANLEY had worked well leading up to today’s event. Stewards noted the explanations tendered by Mr. Moore.

A veterinary inspection of FAMOUS PIRATE following the running of the race revealed that the gelding was taking wind in behind.

B. Claridge replaced T. Creek as the rider of LOVE OF BRANDY owing to T. Creek being excessively overweight. After taking evidence from that rider, Stewards adjourned their inquiries to allow further evidence to be taken from Mr. D. O’Sullivan, Master of T. Creek.

CELLAY (J. Potter) showed a tendency to lay out badly throughout the event.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres CELLAY (J. Potter), which was showing a tendency to lay out, shifted out slightly resulting in LOVE OF BRANDY (B. Claridge) being taken out onto WINSOME WILLY (J. Burgess). At that time HE’S THE SAINT (J. Maund) shifted in slightly resulting in WINSOME WILLY and LOVE OF BRANDY being tightened. Shortly after ELEGANT RHAPSODY (B. Vale) shifted in resulting in WINSOME WILLY being further hampered and being taken in onto LOVE OF BRANDY resulting in those two horses being tightened for galloping room. Stewards took no further action as they believed no one rider was responsible.

A veterinary inspection of PRINCETOWN following the running of the race revealed intermittent lameness in the off foreleg.

A veterinary inspection of LEAD ON following the running of the race revealed that the gelding was short in its action behind.

A veterinary inspection and endoscoping of LAWFUL POKER revealed that the gelding was suffering an upper respiratory tract infection and an internal lung haemorrhage.

MARIZZIQUE was subject to a veterinary inspection at the start and passed fit to take its place in the field.

ESPRIT DE JEUNE (M. Neilson) showed a tendency to lay out in the middle stages of the event.

ESPRIT DE JEUNE (M. Neilson) attempted to jump the crossing situated in the vicinity of the 1400 metres.

Stewards questioned Mr. N. Nunan, trainer of IMPERIAL CHARTER, regarding the seemingly improved performance of that horse today. Mr. Nunan reported that at Murray Bridge on 29^th September the race had not been run to suit IMPERIAL CHARTER and at Gawler on 10^th October he had instructed his rider to try to obtain a forward position in the race but despite the efforts of C. Symons, the horse had been unable to obtain this position and Mr. Nunan advised that the stable had been pleased with the manner that IMPERIAL CHARTER had worked home over the concluding 600 metres of the race. Mr. Nunan further stated to Stewards that he had lightened off the workload of IMPERIAL CHARTER in the last two weeks, which he believed had contributed to the improved performance today. Stewards noted the explanation tendered and a swab sample was taken from IMPERIAL CHARTER.

A veterinary inspection of MARIZZIQUE following the running of the race revealed muscle soreness to both shoulders and lower back.

The Stewards Room