MY CENTANA (C Puls) was slow to jump.

Racing to the 400 metres, NIGHT’S UPON US (S Price), when attempting a run inside KELTRITA (J Maund), shifted out and contacted that filly which became unbalanced for a short distance. Shortly afterwards NIGHT’S UPON US was disappointed for that run as a result of SOEUR BLEU (J Holder) rolling out under pressure which resulted in NIGHT’S UPON US having to be steadied off the heels of SOEUR BLEU.

Inside the 200 metres PALAGIA (G Dorol) shifted in under riding and as a result DALLAENI (W Kerford) was obliged to shift ground to its outside.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of DALLAENI revealed that filly to be slightly lame in the near foreleg.

A routine swab sample was taken from SOEUR BLEU, winner of the race.

RENDELSHAM STAR (B Claridge) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out inconveniencing SILENT ENCOUNTER (P Gatt).

RENDELSHAM STAR (B Claridge) raced greenly throughout the race and at various stages proved difficult to ride.

From approximately the 700 metres BRANDY CRUSTER (S Cahill) was inclined to lay in and on several occasions shifted in and away from IMPULSIVE REALITY (J Bowditch), which raced on its outside.

Inside the 200 metres SPUNKIE (D Azis) shifted out and inconvenienced CARNDONAGH (J Nevin).

Near the 100 metres SPUNKIE (D Azis) shifted out and contacted RENDELSHAM STAR (B Claridge) resulting in that gelding being taken out and brushing IMPULSIVE REALITY (J Bowditch). In consequence, BRANDY CRUSTER (S Cahill) was obliged to steady off the heels of RENDELSHAM STAR (B Claridge).

Correct Weight for this race was delayed to permit S Cahill, the rider of BRANDY CRUSTER, to view the official film in the straight. After having done so, Correct Weight was declared.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of RENDELSHAM STAR revealed that gelding to be mildly shin sore in both forelegs.

BRANDY CRUSTER suffered a minor laceration to its near hind fetlock during the race.

A routine swab sample was taken from SPUNKIE, winner of the race.

DUKATTI GREY (D Carney) stood in the gates and missed the start.

BAROSSA BROADWAY (H McKechnie) jumped very awkwardly.

Near the 700 metres AUTUMN BELLE (W Kerford) was obliged to steady off the heels of MIGHTY RAJA (D Azis), which shifted out. D Azis was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

A routine swab sample was taken from ZIP ZIP ARAY, winner of the race.

INKALMULLA (NZ) (J. Nevin) threw its head up on jumping away and shortly afterwards was inconvenienced when tightened for room by COCUS (P Gatt), which was taken in by STARBUCKS (D Carney). D Carney was reminded of is obligations when shifting ground.

In the vicinity of the 400 metres MOET NOW (J Maund), which was inclined to lay in under pressure, shifted in and brushed ON THE SNIP (T Creek), which was inconvenienced. In consequence RED ASTAIRE, which was trailing ON THE SNIP, was inconvenienced for a short distance.

A routine swab sample was taken from STARBUCKS, winner of the race.

RACE 5: O J SMITH CHALLENGE STAKES

ASTROLANTE (J Lorensini) lost its near fore plate during the race

A routine swab sample was taken from AFTER BEUNE, winner of the race.

ROMILADA (Darren Holland) jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after jumping away SPICE DOLL (J Holder) lost its position when tightened by ROMILADA (Darren Holland), which was inclined to shift in and away from APTEGO (T Creek), which shifted in. As Stewards deemed no one rider was entirely responsible, no action was taken.

Near the 400 metres SPICE DOLL (J Holder) shifted in and inconvenienced KEN CHEVAL (Damien Holland).

Approaching the finish DIMNESS (D Carney) shifted out and brushed EXALTED LAD (W Kerford).

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of SPICE DOLL revealed no visible abnormalities.

A routine swab sample was taken from SUZY GREY, winner of the race.

RACE 7: KPMG HANDICAP

The start of this race was delayed owing to RARE GOLD proving difficult to load. Mr M Kavanagh, trainer of the gelding, was advised that a repetition of its behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

HENRYSEE’S GOLD (H McKechnie) got its head up and became unbalanced making the turn out of the back straight.

Stewards questioned S Cahill as to his riding of SPRING WATER over the concluding 200 metres of the race. S Cahill explained his mount travelled well to the 600 metres but thereafter had been under considerable pressure. He stated that racing to the 200 metres he had attempted to race with MOOTIARA (M Hoppo), which had improved on his outside, but his mount had struggled to maintain his position. Inside the 200 metres MOOTIARA had shifted in slightly at the same time as RARE GOLD (J. Bowditch) had rolled out slightly, inconveniencing his mount.. He added that he had also become concerned about his mount’s action shortly after, however, the gelding had pulled up in a normal manner. S Cahill was severely reprimanded and was advised that he would, in future, be expected to ride his mount to the finish of a race.

Stewards questioned J Bowditch, rider of RARE GOLD, as to that gelding’s performance today. J Bowditch reported that the gelding was quite moody on the way to the gates, was difficult to load and had pulled hard in the middle and early stages of the race. In his opinion RARE GOLD did not finish the race off despite his riding. J Bowditch explained that he had carried the whip in his left hand this time as RARE GOLD had previously been inclined to lay in when he had ridden it. Stewards noted this explanation.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of RARE GOLD revealed no visible abnormalities.

A Veterinary inspection of PENZANCE PIRATE revealed that gelding to be lame in the near foreleg.

A routine swab sample was taken from MARRON CHEVAL, winner of the race.

In the early stages of this event MY SKY ROCKET (B Claridge) got its head up and was inclined to race fiercely.

Approaching the 400 metres MY SKY ROCKET (B Claridge) was obliged to check to avoid the heels of GROWING (K Post), which was inclined to lay in under pressure, at the same time as KAZOO (J Lorensini) shifted out under riding. J Lorensini was advised he was given the benefit of a very grave doubt as to whether he was solely responsible for this incident.

A routine swab sample was taken from NOTHING BUT GOLD, winner of the race.

Blood Samples were taken from the following horses for the purpose of TCO2 testing:

MY CENTANA, COUNTBACK, SOEUR BLEU, DALLAENI, SOUTHERN WAY, INFLEWINZER, REQUIEM, ASTROLANTE, JAMESTOWN, RUSTY DUSTY GREY, GROWING, NOTHING BUT GOLD, KING CROW, MATHESON BOY, ARJAYE and AT ALL TIMES.

The Stewards Room