SAVAGE ATTACK (B. Claridge) jumped away awkwardly.

GLENWEST (J. Lorensini) shifted out on jumping away, taking SAVAGE ATTACK (B. Claridge) out, brushing CONTRIVED (M. Hoppo).

Approaching the 400 metres SAVAGE ATTACK (B. Claridge) was held up for a short distance and obliged to steady off the heels of WISE CRACKER (J. Maund), when taken in by SIAM (J. Holder), which had been tightened by CONTRIVED (M. Hoppo), which was inclined to lay in.

CONTRIVED (M. Hoppo) laid in under pressure approaching the finish.

BONNIE GOLLIE (J. Potter) was slow to jump.

Approaching the finish BELLA SIGNORINA (S. Price) and DEVIL IN DISGUISE (S. Cahill) brushed together.

The start of this race was delayed owing to KOODA HURRY, which had become restless in the gates , becoming cast and sustaining lacerations to both hind legs.

Acting on Veterinary advice KOODA HURRY was scratched at 12.41 p.m. by order of Stewards.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on KOODA HURRY be refunded. Bets made prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 20 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 16 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

LOCKMASTER (C. Lindop) was slow to jump.

Approaching the 400 metres JAMATRE (D. O’Heare), which had commenced to improve under pressure, had to be steadied and clipped the heels of DEVITO (D. Tootell), which had rolled in. D. O’Heare became severely unbalanced as a result of this incident.

In the vicinity of the 100 metres LOCKMASTER (C. Lindop) was disappointed when attempting a tight run outside TERMINUS PRINCE (J. Holder), and inside BAROSSA SCHOLAR (S. Price), which shifted in. Shortly after, LOCKMASTER was again disappointed when attempting a run outside SALLY ROSE (B. Claridge) and inside TERMINUS PRINCE, as a result of both runners shifting ground. As a result, LOCKMASTER was obliged to steady and shifted out abruptly, contacting REGION (NZ) (P. Gatt), which was hampered.

C. Lindop was advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of ORMISTON revealed the gelding was slightly sore in the off fore leg.

Subsequent to the race TERMINUS PRINCE exhibited a slow respiratory recovery. An endoscopic examination revealed TERMINUS PRINCE had a lower airway infection.

SUNTURWASI (J. Bowditch) and YOUNG LOVER (G. Dorol) jumped away awkwardly.

Near the !000 metres BRIEF TRUTH (P. Gatt) was obliged to steady off the heels of THE STRONGEST LINK (B. Claridge), which shifted in. B. Claridge was severely reprimanded and advised in future to give riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled.

Shortly after this incident IT’S AN HONOUR (C. Bryant) shifted out making the turn out of the back straight, resulting in BRIEF TRUTH being inconvenienced and FULL BOAR (C. Lindop) being obliged to race wider on the track.

In the vicinity of the 900 metres SUNTURWASI (J. Bowditch), which had commenced to race keenly, was obliged to steady off the heels of IT’S AN HONOUR (C. Bryant).

At the entrance to the straight BRIEF TRUTH (P. Gatt) hung out.

Subsequent to the race an endoscopic examination of CLASSIC ROSE revealed the filly had bled internally.

J. Lorensini, rider of the 5^th Placegetter KOODA TIARA, was questioned regarding him returning to Scale in excess of half a kilogram over his declared weight. J. Lorensini was fined $200 for being in breach of AR 145 and given notice that having regard to his record, future breaches of this Rule would result in either a larger fine or a suspension being considered.

The start of this race was delayed owing to KURT being fractious in the barriers and becoming cast.

KURT was withdrawn by Stewards at 4.01 p.m., acting on Veterinary advice that the gelding had sustained lacerations to its off hind hock.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on KURT be refunded. Bets made prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 16 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 14 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

STRETTA (J. Potter) jumped away awkwardly.

S. Price, rider of HOUSE GUEST, reported his mount had hung out throughout the race.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of HOUSE GUEST revealed the gelding was lame in the near hind leg.

When questioned regarding his riding of ALL CHEER in the early stages, W. Kerford explained he had expected the gelding would either lead or race outside the leader. He stated that he had attempted to ride forward after jumping. However, whereas his mount usually began well and put itself into a forward position, it did not respond to his riding. Near the 1000 meters he had decided not to persist with this tactic and looked to get a trail a horse off the fence behind HOUSE GUEST (S. Price). He added that he had been unable to achieve this due to CHEERS POP (B. Claridge) taking that position, resulting in ALL CHEER being obliged to race three wide. Stewards noted W. Kerford’s explanation.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of ALL CHEER failed to reveal any visible abnormalities.

When questioned regarding his riding of DEE’S DANCER in the early and middle stages, M. Hoppo explained that he and the gelding’s Trainer, Mr. J. Vandermyle, had agreed DEE’S DANCER should be ridden forward in today’s race. M. Hoppo added that after attempting to ride his mount forward shortly after the start, he had made an assessment, approaching the first turn, that he would be caught wide and for that reason had elected to drift back in the field. Stewards noted M. Hoppo’s explanation.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of DEE’S DANCER revealed the gelding was slightly lame in the near fore leg.

CHEERS POP lost its near fore plate during the race.

Near the 1500 metres METEORA (S. Cahill) was obliged to steady when tightened by GILDED STAR (G. Dorol), which shifted in.

From the entrance to the straight until inside the 200 metres MOET NOW (J. Bowditch) was unable to obtain clear running.

METEORA lost its off fore plate during the race.

On jumping away VERDOT (D. O’Heare) when tightened by BRAVE ENCOUNTER (S. Cahill), which shifted in, at the same time as MISTY GALORE (J. Holder) was taken out by FLICK’S IMAGE (D. Tootell).

Inside the 1200 metres FLICK’S IMAGE (D. Tootell) lost its position when tightened by MISTY GALORE (J. Holder), and taken in onto LA SUPREMO (J. Bowditch), which became unbalanced.

J. Holder was reprimanded and advised in future to ensure that he was clear of other runners before shifting ground.

Near the 1000 metres VERDOT (D. O’Heare) got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance.

FLICK’S IMAGE (D. Tootell) got its head up and made the turn out of the back straight awkwardly, resulting in the gelding shifting out and hampering KING CROW (B. Claridge).

When questioned regarding his riding of WILDFIRE, K. Post explained that he had been instructed to ride the gelding forward and to try and obtain a position one off the fence in the early stages of the race. K. Post further stated that after finding himself four horses wide in the vicinity of the 800 metres, he had elected to persevere in riding forward and eventually obtained a position three wide. He added that he felt the effort had told on his mount and it had commenced to weaken prior to the 200 metres. K. Post was advised his explanation would be reported.

Approaching the 400 metres LA SUPREMO (J. Bowditch), in attempting to obtain a run, shifted out and contacted BRAVE ENCOUNTER (S. Cahill), which attempted to hold its ground. At the same time WILDFIRE (K. Post) rolled out, resulting in LA SUPREMO and BRAVE ENCOUNTER making contact on several occasions. Shortly after, BRAVE ENCOUNTER shifted in and contacted the hindquarters of LA SUPREMO.

SWABBING

Race 1 CONTRIVED   
Race 2 AGALIA         
Race 3 BAROSSA SCHOLAR
Race 4 LIKE ALESHIA
Race 5 BRICKLIN’S BROTHER
Race 6 LITTLE NEECO
Race 7 LA SUPREMO

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