Race 1 - 3-Y-O & UP MAIDEN PLATE (1850 METRES)

Acting on a report from the Starter that GOLDEN CORN had been difficult to load into the stalls Stewards notified Mr. Austin Coffey, representing Trainer David Miller, that an official warning would be placed against the gelding and should GOLDEN CORN behave in a similar manner in future action may be taken. Mr. Coffey was further notified that before GOLDEN CORN would be permitted to start again Mr. David Miller must be in receipt of a Barrier Test in respect of the gelding.

Approaching the 1400 metres JARRAH threw its head in the air when being eased.

Mr. Daniel Madden when questioned regarding the improved performance of KING KILLARNEY, winner of the race, stated to the Stewards that today the horse was more settled at the Races and he has varied his training program this preparation and in his opinion the horse today was suited by the longer journey and also this track.

Race 2 - SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE (1600 METRES) Near the 1000 metres STAR OF PARADISE hung in.

Race 3 - CARLTON DRAUGHT FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE (1400 METRES) PURTILLA MISS was slow to begin.

Acting on a report from the Starter that WEE SWELTER (NZ) was reluctant to go to the barrier Stewards notified Mr. Brett Hollinshead, Trainer of the mare, that an official warning would be placed against WEE SWELTER (NZ) and should the mare behave in a similar manner in future it may lead to some action.

Race 4 - GEORGE TAYLOR STORES CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1400 METRES) No report.

Race 5 - WARRNAMBOOL CHEESE & BUTTER TERANG CUP (2150 METRES)

Owing to a float break down, and as INFLEWINZER and VITELLI had failed to arrive on course, Stewards withdrew INFLEWINZER and VITELLI at 2.09 p.m. Stewards ruled there be no alteration to betting.

After passing the winning post the first time MR. TRAVOLTA which was over-racing had to be checked off the heels of SILVERBIT which shifted in.

In the early stages of the race SILVERBIT over-raced. Near the 1000 metres SILVERBIT brushed the running rail. Approaching the 900 metres SILVERBIT brushed the running rail.

Marc Munday rider of MR. TRAVOLTA dropped his whip near the 400 metres.

Ben Smith rider of THE RED DIMPLE (NZ) was notified that he must ride all his mounts out to the end of the race.

Race 6 - BOOK CITY CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1600 METRES)

Subsequent to the event the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that HOO ROO, which had pulled up lame, was sore in both hind legs.

Near the 500 metres BELLBRAE LASS had to be eased off the heels of HOO ROO.

Race 7 - DARRIAN OFFICE SUPPLIES OPEN HANDICAP (1200 METRES)

Prior to correct weight Dean Yendall rider of CHIEF IN CHARGE and Matthew Williams Trainer of the gelding wished to view the Stewards Patrol video from the 800 metres to the winning post. After viewing the videos Dean Yendall rider of CHIEF IN CHARGE lodged an objection against PONENTINA being declared a winner on the grounds of alleged interference from the 800 metres to the 500 metres also approaching the winning post. After hearing all the evidence from all parties concerned Stewards dismissed the objection. It was established that approaching the 800 metres GENERAL FEELGOOD shifted out towards CHIEF IN CHARGE and approaching the winning post PONENTINA and CHIEF IN CHARGE both shifted out under pressure. Dean Yendall rider of CHIEF IN CHARGE was notified that in the Stewards' opinion his protest was bordering on being frivolous.

Race 8 - RUTTERS RACE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1200 METRES)

Ben Smith was reprimanded for failing to make the weight on GULFSTREAM and Ben Smith was further notified that he must ensure he accepts rides inside his weight bracket.

On jumping away GULFSTREAM threw its head in the air. 

QUICK ASALIE jumped away awkwardly.

Also on jumping away GULFSTREAM was tightened for room between KHAPTERINO (NZ) which shifted out and SMYTZER'S POWER which shifted in.

Rounding the home corner HEIRORAAMI raced tight on the inside of KHAPTERINO (NZ).

For the entire length of the straight HEIRORAAMI was held up for a run.

Approaching the 200 metres KHAPTERINO (NZ) was held up for a run. After passing the 200 metres KHAPTERINO (NZ) had to be checked when tightened for room between GULFSTREAM and PARLOURS which shifted out under pressure. KHAPTERINO (NZ) then brushed the hind-quarters of GULFSTREAM which then turned that gelding in. GULFSTREAM then shifted in which resulted in KHAPTERINO (NZ) having to be severely checked off the heels of GULFSTREAM. As the Stewards did not hold any one rider fully responsible for any of these incidents Stewards took no action.

 SWAB SAMPLES
Race 1 -KING KILLARNEY - Winner
Race 3- PURTILLA MISS - Winner
Race 5- MAD HARRY - Random swab - 4^th place getter
Race 6 - HURRICANE ROSE - Winner
Race 7 -PONENTINA - Winner

Race 6 - Jamie Julian was fined the sum of $200-00 for failing to fulfil his engagement on YOUNG RED due to being overweight.

The Stewards Room