RACE 1: KPMG RECRUITMENT HANDICAP – 1300m

ANTONOVA (J Patton) was slow to jump.

Shortly after entering the straight SACAGAWEA (H McKechnie) was inclined to lay in.

In the vicinity of the 100 metres, SACAGAWEA (H McKechnie) was taken in by BIOCARD (C Lever), which shifted in.

Approaching the finish SACAGAWEA (H McKechnie), whilst attempting a run between BIOCARD (C Lever), which was inclined to lay in, and FROTH AND BUBBLE (A Findlay), which was inclined to lay out, contacted the hindquarters of both horses resulting in all three runners becoming unbalanced. H. McKechnie was cautioned for attempting a run where there was doubtful room.

Correct weight was delayed to allow H McKechnie rider of SACAGAWEA and Mr B Cozamanis the trainer of that filly to view the official footage over the concluding stages. H McKechnie lodged an objection against the second placegetter BIOCARD (C Lever) and the winner FROTH AND BUBBLE (A Findlay) on the grounds of alleged interference from about the 100 metres. After considering the evidence and acting on their own observations of the official film Stewards found that SACAGAWEA had been denied a run owing to BIOCARD shifting in, in the vicinity of the 100 metres, and upheld that objection. The objection against the winner FROTH AND BUBBLE was dismissed, as Stewards believed H McKechnie had been the aggressor.

VIGNOR lost its near hind plate during the race.

Approaching the 800 metres LITTLE RAJ (N Rawiller) shifted in on to MR WATERMARK (Darren Holland), which was inclined to lay in and away from LITTLE RAJ, taking MR WATERMARK in on to CRYSTALLION (J Maund), which was taken in on to DIAD (J Potter), tightening that gelding in on to the hindquarters of FLASH HENRY (W Kerford), which became unbalanced, and as a result DIAD (J Potter) lost its position. N Rawiller was advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

Near the 400 metres FLASH HENRY (W Kerford) was obliged to steady away from the heels of MR WATERMARK (Darren Holland), which shifted out.

Inside the 400 metres MR TORNADO (J Lorensini) got its head up and raced greenly for a short distance.

MAKE ME A KING (P Gatt) lost its off fore plate during the race.

Following the running of this race Stewards re-assessed the track from GOOD to DEAD.

RACE 3: KPMG CINDERELLA STAKES – 1000m

TOPSWAN, which had kicked a rail behind the barriers was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

After being loaded BELONG TO MADAM, which struck its head in the gate, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

On jumping away PRICELESS (J Holder) shifted in and contacted CASSIS (K McEvoy).

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of VIATOR revealed that filly to be exhibiting signs of respiratory distress.

Approaching the 400 metres, EVANS (K Louca) shifted in on to TAILIGHT (NZ) (S Price) tightening that gelding on to CLOUD DANCE (NZ) (W Kerford), which was taken in on to INFLEWINZER (G Dorol), which was tightened and forced to check and lose its position. K Louca pleased guilty to a charge of careless riding and was suspended from riding from midnight 2 May until midnight 15 May a period of 6 meetings.

PIERMONT, which had blood in its mouth from a lip laceration prior to the start was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

TAILIGHT (NZ) (S Price) lost its off front shoe during the race.

Subsequent to the race an endoscopic examination of ROSES AND WINE revealed that gelding to be showing signs of respiratory distress.

RACE 5: KPMG RAIN LOVER PLATE – 2400m

Near the 700 metres SHOWGAZER (S Harrison) was forced to steady off the heels of AFTER BEUNE (D Carey), which shifted out to improve its position.

Racing to the 600 metres, SATISHA (D Azis) was obliged to steady when tightened by AFTER BEUNE (D Carney), which was taken out by FIRETAINE (NZ) (B Park), which shifted out.

SATISHA suffered lacerations to the off hind fetlock and coronet during the race.

RACE 6: KPMG STAKES – 1000m

Subsequent to the race OOMPH was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who detected no visible abnormalities.

RACE 7: KPMG CORPORATE RECOVERY HANDICAP – 1300m

On jumping away CATHEDRAL END (J Holder) was inconvenienced when tightened by BOOGIE KNIGHT (J Lyon), which was taken out by SCENIC GARDEN (W Hokai).

In the vicinity of the 900 metres, SCENIC GARDEN, which had commenced to race keenly, was obliged to steady off heels.

At the entrance to the straight RUBIN JAMES (T Creek), whilst being restrained shifted out and contacted the hindquarters of MR GWEILO (S Baster) resulting in the gelding being turned in and shifting back on to RUBIN JAMES. Shortly after, RUBIN JAMES (T Creek) shifted out resulting in NOTHING BUT GOLD (S Price) being obliged to steady off its heels.

Inside the 200 metres MOTTRAM (B Prebble) was obliged to steady off the heels of MR GWEILO (S Baster), which shifted in.

BOOGIE KNIGHT suffered a laceration to its off hind pastern.

MOTTRAM suffered a bilateral bleeding attack during the event. Mr B Rouge Serret representing Mr J T Hall was advised that the gelding was now suspended from racing for three months in accordance with ARR 53 A.

RACE 8: KPMG CORPORATE FINANCE HANDICAP – 1600m

Mr J Gask trainer of OUR KING COUNTY was fined $50 having declared a rider without having a firm engagement.

JEUNE’S JESTER (P Gatt) and OUR KING COUNTY (J Maund) both jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 1200 metres OUR KING COUNTY (J Maund), which had commenced to race fiercely, was obliged to steady off the heels of EDEN ROC (J Lyon), which shifted in after being tightened by KEDRON (H McKechnie), which shifted in. J Lyon and H McKechnie were reprimanded and advised in future to take greater care when shifting ground.

At the entrance of the straight EDEN ROC (J Lyon) shifted out and brushed LA MISSIONAIRE (S Price). Shortly after EDEN ROC when attempting to clear the heels of SHANICITY (NZ) (S Baster) shifted out and contacted LA MISIONAIRE on a number of occasions. J Lyon was advised in future to shift ground only when entitled to do so.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres, PURE SPARK (D Carney) shifted in under riding across the running of MISTER DISCREET (NZ) (C Lindop) resulting in MISTER DISCREET clipping heels and C Lindop unbalanced. In consequence, PEPPI THE PUG (T Creek), which was trailing MISTER DISCREET was severely hampered in attempting to avoid that gelding. D Carney was found guilty of a charge or Careless Riding under ARR 137 (a) and suspended from riding from midnight 27 April until midnight 15 May, a period of 8 meetings.

JEUNE’S JESTER lost its near fore plate during the event.

PURE SPARK suffered an abrasion to its off side hock during the event.

Subsequent to the race EDEN ROC, which had performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

Race 1 FROTH AND BUBBLE (winner)
Race 2 NIP OF COGNAC (winner).
Race 3 CASSIS (winner).
Race 4 GLITZY GURU (winner).
Race 5 YAMMER (winner); FIRETAINE, (second); OXFORD DOLLAR (third).
Race 6 COSMIC STRIKE (winner).
Race 7 MR GWEILO (winner).
Race 8 STORA BOLLAR (winner)

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