Jumping the hurdle in the vicinity of the winning post on the first occasion, JESTER’S EDGE (S. Pateman) dragged its hind legs through the hurdle and landed awkwardly.

BENYANG was eased out of the event by its rider J. Julian, after jumping the hurdle in the vicinity of the 800 metres.

Inside the 600 metres WINSOME WILLY (J. Wallace) was obliged to steady away from the heels of RYAZAN (J. MacMillan), which shifted in under riding.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of BENYANG revealed the mare was lame in the near fore leg.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of RHYTHM ROYALE (NZ) revealed the gelding had sustained an injury to its near fore suspensory tendon.

Mr. S. Gower, Trainer RHYTHM ROYALE (NZ), was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for a future event.

JOHNYDANZ was withdrawn by Stewards at 7.58 a.m., acting on a confirmed advice from Mr. B. Dunn, the gelding’s Trainer, that it had sustained a laceration above its near fore leg.

KEEP THE NOTE (R. Faehr) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after shifted out onto the hindquarters of BLACK CURRENCY (W. Kerford).

In the vicinity of the 800 metres TOPAVIC (C. Lindop) shifted in onto ELSHALALIE (J. Potter), tightening that gelding in onto KEEP THE NOTE (R. Faehr), which was obliged to check and lose its position. C. Lindop was found guilty of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended from riding for a period to commence at midnight on Sunday 24^th March and to conclude at midnight on Wednesday 3^rd April 2002. A period of five meetings.

At the entrance to the straight the saddle on BLACK CURRENCY shifted to the near side and disadvantaged its rider W. Kerford over the concluding stages.

Inside the 100 metres EL SHALALIE (J. Potter) raced greenly when attempting a run between BASIL STREET on its inside and BLACK CURRENCY on its outside.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of TOPAVIC revealed the filly was short in its action, and it exhibited signs of being sore in its shoulders.

BRIGHT BEAD (S Price), which was inclined to get its head up, raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the event.

Inside the 300 metres TOP OF THE MORNING (C. Lindop), which was improving into a run inside OUR RANSOM (K. Louca), was taken in slightly, resulting in BULL CREEK BABE (J. Potter) being obliged to steady.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres HAPPEN CHANCE (B. Vale) was held up for a short distance.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of FULL ON RED failed to reveal any visible abnormalities.

Subsequent to this event S. Cahill approached Stewards and advised that he was not feeling well enough to fulfil his remaining engagements.

PERFECT CLEAVAGE was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the start and ruled unfit, due to the positioning of a boil on the inside of its mouth. PERFECT CLEAVAGE was withdrawn by Stewards, acting on Veterinary advice, at 1.37 p.m.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on PERFECT CLEAVAGE be refunded. Bets made on other runners prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 3 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 4 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are not subject to the deductions.

In the vicinity of the 900 metres INCUS (D. Tootell), which had commenced to race keenly, improved of its own accord inside the heels of BLUE BOYOU (J. Potter), as that mare commenced to give ground, resulting in INCUS shifting in onto MR. JUNEE (D. Carney), which was forced to check and lose its position.

MR. JUNEE suffered a laceration to its near fore cannon and a laceration to its mouth during the race.

At the entrance to the straight BO BEST (J. Holder), in obtaining clear ground, shifted out and brushed BLUE BOYOU (J. Potter).

J. Marks was questioned about his inability to make the weight allotted to COMELY KING. J. Marks was subsequently fined $100 under ARR 120(b) and advised that future infringements would incur a greater penalty.

Near the 1000 metres LINDROS (B. Vale) shifted in and tightened SHYALI (P. Gatt) in onto COMANECI (R. Faehr), resulting in that mare having to be severely checked and lose its position. B. Vale was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and was suspended for a period to commence at midnight on Sunday 24^th March and to expire at midnight on Monday 1^st April 2002. A period of four meetings.

Approaching the entrance to the straight FOLLY DOLL (W. Kerford), in attempting to obtain clear ground, shifted out and contacted JOBBO’S ISLE (C. Lindop), resulting in that gelding being taken out and inconveniencing BOURBON AND WATER (M. Hoppo) and TWISTED DREAM (D. Carney). W. Kerford was reprimanded and advised in future to take greater care when shifting ground.

COMANECI sustained an injury to its near side stifle during the race.

Approaching the 100 metres SMOOTH AS SILK (J. Holder) shifted in abruptly onto SARAGAT (C. Lever), which became unbalanced. Shortly after SMOOTH AS SILK, in being corrected, shifted out, resulting in ROSE OF CAITLIN (B. Claridge) being disappointed when attempting a run inside FRENCH REVOLUTION (W. Kerford), as that mare was taken in by PRINCE ARCHWAY (D. Tootell). D. Tootell was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

PRINCE ARCHWAY quartered its off fore heel during the race.

RACE 7 – R V JORDAN/SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP:

MAGPIE (P. Marks) was slow to jump.

On jumping away ENHANCER (T. Creek) shifted out, tightening DAME DUVESSA (D. Tootell) onto SCENARAJA (M. Hoppo); at the same time as PATAGONIA (S. Price), on its outside, shifted in, resulting in SCENARAJA being inconvenienced.

In the vicinity of the 900 metres EXALTED BEAU (J. Maund) was obliged to steady to avoid the heels of BRIEF TRUTH (M. Neilson), which shifted in. M. Neilson was advised of his obligations when shifting ground.

Near the 400 metres NOIRE JACQUE (J. Holder) shifted out and brushed SCENARAJA (M. Hoppo), which became unbalanced for a short distance.

Inside the 300 metres BRIEF TRUTH (M. Neilson) shifted out, resulting in DANCING LIGHTS (C. Lindop) having to be steadied away from its heels, as it had commenced to weaken.

Approaching the finish PATAGONIA (S. Price) was forced to check to avoid the heels of BRIEF TRUTH (M. Neilson), which shifted out under riding. M. Neilson was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended from riding for a period to commence at midnight on Sunday 24^th March and to conclude at midnight on Monday 1^st April 2002. A period of four meetings.

RACE 8 – VILI’S CLASS 3 HANDICAP:

YOUNG WILLY (M. Neilson) and DARK ‘N’ DUSTY (W. Kerford) were slow to jump.

Over the concluding stages ALENKO (S. Price) was accidentally struck on the head by the whip of P. Gatt, rider of EDEN ROC.

C. Lindop, rider of JACK OF SPADES, reported the gelding had been inclined to lay out throughout the race.

RACE 9 – CALVARY HOSPITAL MAIDEN PLATE (2^nd Division):

WIRINGI (C. Lindop) and BROTHER WINSTON (J. O’Connor) were slow to jump.

Shortly after the start LEICA RED (P. Marks) and HER HONOUR (D. Tootell) brushed together.

At the entrance to the straight DAMSELAC WARRIOR (P. Gatt) in attempting to find clear ground, shifted out and contacted SMYTZER’S LEADER (C. Lever), resulting in that colt being taken out and brushing HER HONOUR (D. Tootell). P. Gatt was advised of his obligations when shifting ground.

Inside the 100 metres DAMSELAC WARRIOR (P. Gatt) shifted in and brushed SUMMER HAVEN (B. Claridge).

SWABBING:

Race 4 BO BEST (winner)
Race 7 BRIEF TRUTH (winner)

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