Riding Changes:

* The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the non arrival of W. Harnett.

Race 1 - WEST COAST RAILWAY CLASSIC 3YO CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES

Run Mikhail Run jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

Race 2 - HAMMONDS PAINTS/DULUX 2YO SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP - 1200 METRES

After being placed in its stall Maranello Miss became fractious and lashed out on a number of occasions. Maranello Miss was examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon who reported that the filly had sustained an injury to a stifle and was unfit to run. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Maranello Miss at 12.10 p.m. Subsequently the Stewards ordered all monies wagered on Maranello Miss be refunded, and that all successful bets on horses prior to the time of withdrawal of Maranello Miss be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets: 26 cents; Place Bets: 19 cents; Winning Concession Bets: 24 cents and Doubles Bets: 26 cents. All monies bet after the Stewards' declaration of withdrawal were ordered to be paid at face value of the ticket.

Acting on a report from the starter regarding the unruly behaviour of Maranello Miss at the barrier the stewards notified Mrs. M. Harry, Part Owner/Trainer that Maranello Miss is not permitted to start in races until it performs to the satisfaction of the stewards in a barrier trial at which time it must obtain a barrier test certificate.

Acting on a report from the starter regarding the unruly behaviour of Encosta Draw after being placed in the stalls the stewards notified Mr. S. Royal that should Encosta Draw behave in a similar manner in future it may be suspended from racing. Mr. Royal was notified that prior to Encosta Draw starting again he must produce a barrier test certificate.

Acting on a report from the starter regarding the unruly behaviour of Artistic Fame after being placed in the stalls the stewards notified Mr. Grant Craven representing M. Ellerton that should Artistic Fame behave in a similar manner in future it may be suspended from racing. Mr. Craven was notified that prior to Artistic Fame starting again he must produce a barrier test certificate.

As a result of these incidents the start of the race was delayed.

Monde Jewel was slow to begin. Near the 1000 metres Revolve Around Him when being eased off the heels of Starkalani shifted out abruptly and hampered Artistic Fame.

Race 3 - SCHWEPPES CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1700 METRES

Rainbows For Me was slow to begin. On the home turn Rainbows For Me had to shift in to avoid the heels of Rift to obtain a run on that gelding's inside. In the straight Rainbows For Me shifted in under pressure and inconvenienced Just A Look. As a consequence R. Bradley, Rider of Rainbows For Me had to stop riding and restrain the gelding.

Race 4 - RETRAVISION/WHIRLPOOL CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1100 METRES

The start of the race was delayed due to initially the saddlecloth on Rainbow Thai having to be replaced and Zigomar, after being placed in its stall, broke through the front gate and galloped a short distance and was then caught by the Clerk of the Course. Zigomar was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to run. Mark Pegus, rider of River Junction was severely reprimanded for shifting in shortly after the start when not sufficiently clear of Harms Way resulting in Harms Way being tightened onto Kahoona and having to be checked off the heels of River Junction. Near the 700 metres Shango's Image brushed the running rail.

Race 5 - SOVEREIGN RESORT CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1300 METRES

Acting on a report from the starter that Nostrovia proved difficult to load into the barriers and had delayed the start of the race, Stewards notified Mr. G. Mallinson, Trainer of the gelding that Nostrovia is not permitted to start in races until it performs to the satisfaction of the stewards in a barrier trial at which time it must obtain a barrier test certificate.

Rounding the home turn Ashkalante and Vocals were held up when unable to obtain clear runs and Ashkalante became unbalanced when brushed by Embryonic which shifted in slightly. Near to 200 metres Vocals when obtaining a narrow run between PoYang and Jacob's Hero was tightened for room when both those horses shifted ground slightly. The tightening was aggravated when both Jacob's Hero and Po Yang were hit on the hindquarters and turned. As a result all three horses were hampered. As no one rider was fully responsible the stewards took no action.

Race 6 - CARLTON DRAUGHT WARRNAMBOOL CUP - 2350 METRES

During the running of the race the saddle on Wellington shifted forward inconveniencing its rider C. Symons for the remainder of the race. At the entrance to the straight D. Yendall, rider of Badger's Wood lost his whip. Running to the winning post the first time, China Garden which was over racing shifted in to avoid the heels of Shibiri and tightened Merlins Law onto West Texas resulting in both those horses being hampered. The tightening was aggravated when Shibiri shifted in slightly after being tightened slightly by Ascana.

Race 7 - EAT WELL LIVE WELL GRAND ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE - 5500 METRES

During the running of the race Hadawine lost its off hind plate. When High Celebrity fell at the first of the Tozer Road double the second time Sampan Man, Twist Of Luck, Aorangi and Miracle's Star which were following were hampered. P. Daniel, rider of Port Campbell stated that the gelding made a faulty jump crossing the Alfred Road double on the second occasion and then Port Campbell hung out, and as he believed something may have been amiss with it he pulled Port Campbell up. A veterinary examination of Port Campbell revealed that the gelding was showing signs of soreness in the near foreleg . Mr. S. Fisher, Trainer of Port Campbell will be notified that he must obtain a veterinary clearance for Port Campbell prior to its next start.

Race 8 - MERCEDES-BENZ HANDICAP - 1400 METRES

Prior to correct weight being declared, K. McEvoy, rider of Oliver Beer wished to view the Steward's patrol film with the view to lodging an objection. After viewing the film with Mr. R. Smerdon representing Mr. D. O'Sullivan, Trainer of Oliver Beer, K. McEvoy did not lodge an objection and correct weight was declared.

Acting on a report from the starter that Spanish Arms proved difficult to load into the barriers and had delayed the start of the race, Stewards notified Mr. L. Harford that should Spanish Arms behave in a similar manner in future it may be suspended from racing. Mr. Harford was notified that prior to Spanish Arms starting again he must produce a barrier test certificate.

It was established that approaching the 200 metres General Feelgood and Oliver Beer came together due mainly to Oliver Beer shifting out slightly under pressure. Just prior to straightening Rings Of Gold which commenced to give ground was hampered an had to be eased when tightened for room between In Peril and Huntingfield which was taken out by Oliver Beer who shifted out to obtain a run on the outside of Spanish Arms. K. McEvoy, rider of Oliver Beer was notified to exercise far more care when shifting ground in the future.

Race 9 - CHALLENGER FIRST PACIFIC/SINCLAIR WILSON CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 2000 METRES

On the home turn Pilot To Runway was hampered when Ruling Ranch (W. Davis) shifted out and bumped that gelding when attempting to take a run on the outside of Claremaan when there was not sufficient room. Crazy Date which was following was hampered. W. Davis was severely reprimanded and told to exercise far more care when shifting ground in the future.

In the early part of the straight Crazy Date was inconvenienced when tightened for room between Rittmeister and Pilot to Runway which was taken out slightly by Ruling Ranch which was laying out.

Wednesday, 1^st May, 2002 -
Race 4 - Treasure Island, Knuckles Pippin
Race 6 - Mr. Magoo, Inkamulla
Race 7 - Chasseur, Malakhov

Thursday, 2nd May, 2002 -
Race 6 - Le Destina, Sly Rambler
Race 7 - Twist Of Luck, Bone Jolter,
Race 9 - Rumah Batik, Glasspark Miss, Rittmeister

Race 1 - Circumnavigating
Race 3 - Jose Legra
Race 4 - Shango's Image
Race 6 - Majestic Avenue
Race 7 - Hibernian Prince

Race 5 - Nostrovia, fourth placegetter

Race 5
Mr. M. O'Leary, trainer of Cascoid was fined the sum of $30 for using the wrong colours on the gelding.

Race 7
Ms. F. Houlihan, trainer of Sampan Man was fined the sum of $50 for late notification of T. Hazlett as the rider.

The Stewards Room