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Race 1 - BOSS HOGS HOT DOGS MAIDEN PLATE 2100 metres:

When the pace eased near the 1200 metres "BRUNETTE" had to be checked off the heels of "THRIFTY BID".
Rounding the home turn "ZABACCI (NZ)" was held up.
In the early part of the straight "BRUNETTE" was hampered when tightened for room by "MISS RUNYON" which was taken in by "ALROY"

Race 2 - CARLTON DRAUGHT MAIDEN PLATE (1) 1600 metres:

Shortly after the start "ERBOURNE" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "LOVE TO TOWN" which shifted in after making contact with "SIR VINO ROSSO".
Near the 900 metres "SIR VINO ROSSO" threw its head in the air when being eased to avoid the heels of "SPEARDENT" which shifted in.
Approaching and rounding the home turn "ERBOURNE" was held up.
M. Pay, rider of "CITY RHYTHM (NZ)", was reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the winning post.
J. Winks, rider of "SIR VINO ROSSO" stated that he eased his mount down over the concluding stages as he was concerned that the gelding had made a strange respiratory noise in the early part of the straight. J. Winks added that on pulling up "SIR VINO ROSSO" appeared normal. A subsequent veterinary examination of "SIR VINO ROSSO" revealed no abnormalities.
During the running of the race "CITY RHYTHM (NZ)" suffered a bleeding attack.

Race 3 - KRISTEN MANNING PEDIGREE ANALYSIS MAIDEN PLATE (2) 1600 metres:

Rounding the home turn "KUMON (NZ)" was held up.
During the running of the race "KUMON (NZ)" suffered a bleeding attack.

Race 4 - DROUIN COMMERCIAL PRINTERS MAIDEN PLATE (1) 1100 metres:

Prior to the event Mr E. Musgrove, trainer of "ARKMANN", lodged an ownership transfer and amended stable return showing the nominators to be D.L. and C. Homann and W.F. Lowrie.
"KANGERONG JACK" was slow to begin. On jumping away "NO DEBATE" was tightened for room between "SALESLADY" and "AUNTY ROBIN" due to both horses shifting ground.
Approaching the 800 metres "AUNTY ROBIN" and "SEKI SEKI" bumped due mainly to "SEKI SEKI" shifting in.
After passing the 800 metres "AUNTY ROBIN" and "SEKI SEKI" were tightened for room between "NO DEBATE" and "THORPY BOY" which shifted in slightly.
After passing the 600 metres "KANGERANG JACK" shifted in and brushed the running rail.
Just prior to straightening "OUR BLUE SIENNA" had to be eased when tightened for room between "NO DEBATE" and "THORPY BOY" which shifted in slightly. When being eased "OUR BLUE SIENNA" shifted out abruptly and took "SEKI SEKI" out off its course.
Over the concluding stages "PUGMOSS" had a tendency to lay in and proved difficult to ride.

Race 5 - MEENIYAN TRACTOR SERVICE MAIDEN PLATE (2) 1100 metres:

Near the 900 metres "TEDDY'S LUCK", "ROBDON MISS" and "CHAMPAGNE FIBEE" were all tightened for room between "THIEF OF TIME" and "OUR ARCTIC CAT" which after initially being tightened for room by "TOWN WATCHER" (J. Winks), then shifted in away from that gelding. J. Winks was notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in future. During the incident "ROBDON MISS" became unbalanced, shifted in and made contact with "CHAMPAGNE FIBEE".
A.B. Robertson, rider of "TEDDY'S LUCK" was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, the careless riding being that near the 800 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of "ROBDON MISS" thereby taking that filly in on to "LADY TIV" resulting in that mare being taken in across the running of "THIEF OF TIME" which had to be checked.
As a result of "THEIF OF TIME" being checked "FIJI BABE" which was following had to be severely checked and when being checked shifted out abruptly and bumped "LADY TIV" which became unbalanced and almost dislodged its rider. "WESTERN SEQUEL" which was following "LADY TIV" was hampered in consequence.
A.B. Robertson was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight January 14, 2002 and to expire at midnight January 30, 2002.
When assessing the penalty Stewards took into account A.B. Robertson's excellent race riding record and the fact that he had recently resumed to race riding following an injury.

In the early part of the straight "ROBDON MISS" and "THIEF OF TIME" brushed on a number of occasions due to "THIEF OF TIME" shifting out.
After passing the 200 metres "RUAN MINOR" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "FIJI BABE" which shifted in.

Race 6 - LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY 3YO SUPER VOBIS CLASS 1 1100 metres:

"POPPITY POP" and "WOODBYNE ACTION" jumped away awkwardly.
Shortly after the start "BE PATIENT" shifted out and hampered "LEICA FRANK".
Near the 800 metres "CANNES MOUGINS" when overracing had to be checked off the heels of "ROYAL LAUGHTER".
After passing the 200 metres "ROYAL LAUGHTER" shifted in under pressure and brushed "BIRD OF CAPRI" resulting in that filly having to be eased off the heels of "THE GALLOPING CHEF".
Prior to correct weight being declared N. Callow, rider of "ROYAL LAUGHTER" the second placegetter, requested to view Stewards' patrol video of the final 200 metres of the race with a view to lodging an objection. After viewing the video N. Callow lodged an objection against "THE GALLOPING CHEF" being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference from the 100 metres to the winning post. After taking evidence from all of the parties concerned and after viewing all of the official videos, Stewards upheld the objection. It was established that after passing the 50 metres "THE GALLOPING CHEF" shifted out and hampered "ROYAL LAUGHTER" for a number of strides. The amended placings being "ROYAL LAUGHTER" first, "THE GALLOPING CHEF" second, "A THOUSAND DRINKS" third, "CANNES MOUGINS" fourth, and "BIRD OF CAPRI" fifth.
D. Taggart, rider of "THE GALLOPING CHEF" was reprimanded and notified that he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when placed in similar circumstances in the future.

Race 7 - COLIN CARMICHAEL HANDICAP 1600 metres:

Near the 50 metres "YOKOZUNA" had to be eased when tightened for room between "TALIOCHA" and "BLACKTYPE MAGIC" which shifted in slightly.

Race 8 - TROA SPORT 927 TROPHY CLASS 3 1100 metres:

Prior to entering the mounting yard "ROCKIES" which had a small abrasion to its near hind leg, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run. W. Davis, rider of DAI RULER, which performed below expectations, stated that the mare never travelled well throughout the race and was a beaten horse upon entering the straight. W. Davis added that DAI RULER raced like a tired horse and in his opinion may have been feeling the effects of recent racing.

Race 9 - McCARTINS HOTEL LEONGATHA CLASS 2 1600 metres:

On jumping away "ZATOPEK (NZ)" was hampered by "KILRUDDERY" which shifted out.
Shortly after the start "STAR OF GEORGIA" and "RISING FINE" bumped due to both horses shifting ground.
Rounding the turn near the 1200 metres "STAR OF GEORGIA" threw its head in the air when being restrained off the heels of "OUR POIKA".
On the latter part of the home turn "MONDE TRIST" was held up for a short distance.
In the early part of the straight "OUR POIKA" shifted in and bumped "BLACK WATCH" resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced.
Near the 50 metres "ZOKOR" shifted out slightly and inconvenienced "MONDE TRIST".

Race 10 - MEENIYAN HOTEL MOTEL FOUR YEAR OLD & UP CLASS 1 1100 metres:

Prior to correct weight being declared Ms S. Wynne, rider of "NOOKTAB" the third placegetter, requested to view the Stewards" patrol video of the last 200 metres of the race with a view to lodging an objection against "PIPERS HILL" being declared the winner. After viewing the video Ms Wynne did not proceed with an objection.
Approaching the winning post "PIPERS HILL" shifted out under pressure and hampered "NOOKTAB".
F. Villella, rider of "DARK WATERS" explained that he eased his mount out of the race in the early stages as the gelding had attempted to buck for some distance. F. Villella added that once DARK WATERS settled down and began to race more tractably he continued on in the race. Subsequently Mr. B. Benbow, trainer of DARK WATERS was notified that the gelding was suspended from racing until such time that DARK WATERS trials to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

SWAB SAMPLES - routine swab samples were taken from the following winners:
Race 1 - ACHERNAR.
Race 4 - CELTIC EDGE.
Race 7 - ROSSTOWN.
Race 8 - PARADISE D'OR.

A random swab sample was taken from:
Race 2 - BARBEAN (fifth placegetter).

FINES AND EXPLANATIONS:

Race 10 - Mr B. Benbow, trainer of "DARK WATERS" was notified that the gelding could not be permitted to race again until such time that "DARK WATERS" trials to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

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