Riding Changes:

Race - Horse - Rider - Replaced By - Reason
2 - Our Target (NZ) - L. Robertson - L. Milham - Misunderstanding
3 - Corundum - A. Beveridge - G. Mathrick - Overweight
3 - Geiger Tiger - V. Duric* - R. Cartwright - Indisposed
4 - Pipers Hill - V. Duric - M. Allen - Indisposed
5 - Kelrize - V. Duric - R. Cartwright - Indisposed
6 - Run Santa Run - V. Duric - R. Cartwright - Indisposed
7 - Alroy - V. Duric - C. Symons - Indisposed
8 - Super Cobra - V. Duric - M. Goring - Indisposed

* To produce a Medical Certificate before riding again.

Race 1 -FUJITSU GENERAL 2YO SUPER VOBIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000 metres:

No report.

Race 2 - FISHER & PAYKEL 3YO SUPER VOBIS MAIDEN PLATE 1600 metres:

Due to a misunderstanding L. Robertson was notified as the rider of "OUR TARGET (NZ)" when in fact L. Milham had been engaged to ride the gelding.

Shortly after the start "DAGGER BOY" had to be checked when tightened for room between "TIO BELLE (NZ)" which shifted out and "LYNCHES" which shifted in. Shortly after this "LYNCHES" and "TIO BELLE (NZ)" came together resulting in M. Allen, rider of "TIO BELLE (NZ)" becoming unbalanced and "LYNCHES" almost falling.

Race 3 -SHARP MAIDEN PLATE 2100 metres:

Whilst parading behind the barriers "CORUNDUM" reared over dislodging its rider G. Mathrick. "CORUNDUM" was inspected by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.

Race 4 - KELVINATOR CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1100 metres:

No report.

Race 5 - BILL FULLER MEMORIAL GIPPSLAND SPRINT 1100 metres:

When the gates opened "BOORTKOI MUSTANG" and "GAIDEL'S BID" came together.

Prior to correct weight Mr J. Formosa, trainer of "YALLAH KING" second placegetter, wished to view the photo finish print. After viewing the print Mr Formosa was satisfied with the Judge's numbers and correct weight was declared.

Race 6 - WHIRLPOOL CLASS 3 HANDICAP 2100 metres:

No report.

Race 7 - KELVIN JOHNS RETRAVISION - PANASONIC SOUTH GIPPSLAND CUP 2100 metres:

As no other suitable rider was available Stewards permitted apprentice C. Symons to ride "ALROY".

Near the 1000 metres "BOORTKOI LUCKY" faltered, became unbalanced and then fell. "PAST MASTER" which was following was brought down in consequence. "COPPER WILDWOOD", "SWIFT KNIGHT" and "ZATOPEK (NZ)" which were following, were hampered in consequence.

Race 8 - NEC CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1600 metres:

After being placed in their stalls "DIVINE RHYTHM" and "ZINGE" broke through the front and cantered for a short distance before being returned to the barrier. "DIVINE RHYTHM" and "ZINGE" were inspected by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.

SWAB SAMPLES

Routine swab samples were taken from the following winners:
Race 1 - FULLARTON ROAD.

Random swab samples were taken from the following winners:
Race 5 - GAIDEL'S BID.
Race 7 - TARIAMA.

A random swab sample was taken from:
Race 6 - FABIO (winner).

FINES AND EXPLANATIONS:

Race 3 - Apprentice Ms A. Beveridge was fined the sum of $100 for being unable to fulfil her engagement on "CORUNDUM" due to being over weight.

Race 5 - R. Cartwright, rider of "KELRIZE" was fined the sum of $200 for using his whip unnecessarily on a beaten horse.

The Stewards Room