Race 1 - 46 DAYS TO CARNIVAL NOVICE HURDLE - 3135 METRES

Simon Ryan, rider of Mighty Macarno stated that he rode the gelding back in the field as this is the gelding's normal racing pattern. Ryan added that after commencing to improve his position near the 1100 metres Mighty Macarno made a faulty jump at the hurdle near the 800 metres and almost fell. He believed that the horse did not feel fluent in its action from that point onwards and for this reason did not ride the gelding out in his normal manner. Patrick Kelly rider of Yaccadale stated that the gelding made a faulty jump near the 1200 metres and then felt sore behind after jumping the next two obstacles and for this reason he eased the gelding out of the race around the home turn. A veterinary examination of the gelding revealed that it had sustained a laceration to its near foreleg.

Race 2 - RYANMOVES MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1200 METRES

On return to scale S. Vella, rider of Denis weighed in slightly under a half kilogram lighter than his declared weight of 57.5. The Stewards then called for the bridle to be placed in the weigh. Prior to the bridle arriving the stewards reweighed S. Vella and he was found to be within a half kilogram of his declared weight. The Stewards allowed S. Vella half a kilogram under the rules and correct weight was declared. On jumping away Confidence Builder and Denis bumped. Confidence Builder and Denis were then tightened for room between Piping Time and Hong Se Lad which both shifted ground. Rounding the home turn and for the majority of the straight Hong Se Lad was held up when unable to obtain a clear run. Also rounding the home turn Julian raced greenly and approaching the winning post shifted out under pressure.

Race 3 - MERCEDES BENZ CARNIVAL BONUS MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1200 METRES

Acting on veterinary advice that Jefferson had sustained an injury to its near eye enroute to the course and was unfit to run, the Stewards withdrew the gelding from the event at 12.55 p.m. Pete's Hero had struck its head prior to the event and had a slight abrasion and also a light trickle of blood in one nostril. Pete's Hero was examined at the start by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to run. Acting on a report from the starter that End Of Message proved very difficult to load into the starting stalls and as a consequence delayed the start of the race. Stewards notified Mr. N. Phillips, Stable Foreman for Mr. S. Royal, Trainer of the gelding, that End Of Message which had been warned for its bad barrier behaviour at its last start is now suspended from racing until such time as the gelding trials to the satisfaction of the stewards in a trial and at which time it must receive a barrier certificate. Approaching the 1000 metres Beach Day which was hanging in shifted in and brushed Major Big Time. Approaching the 700 metres Zedauring, when racing tight on the inside of Look In The Sun, was then brushed by that gelding, shifted in towards the running rail and had to be checked. Cut The Wind which was following was hampered in consequence.

Race 4 - NEVILLE McNEIL TYREPOWER STEEPLECHASE - 3450 METRES

The start of this race was delayed due to the police failing to arrive on course to close Tozer Road and Alfred Road. When Bone Jolter fell at the first fence Hostler which was following was bought down as a consequence and Zamamoon which was following was severely hampered resulting in P Greig, the geldings rider being dislodged and Intensive Care was also hampered. At the first fence in the straight the first time Staking made the jump awkwardly and shifted out and severely hampered Conveyance. After jumping the fence coming onto the course proper near the 1100 metres Irish Piper was hampered when taken out by the riderless Hostler. Approaching the second last fence Intensive Care and Too Easy were both severely hampered by the riderless Hostler. Also at the second last fence Midnight Smoker made the jump awkwardly shifted out and lost ground. Lord Zenobia, was pulled up near the 600 metres by its rider W. Williams. A veterinary examination of that gelding revealed that it was lame in the off foreleg. Mr. Don Hateley, trainer of the gelding, was notified that he must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness for the gelding prior to it starting again. During the running of the race Lead Singer suffered a bleeding attack. Miss A. Beveridge, rider of Midnight Smoker 2^nd placing was reprimanded and notified that she must ride all her mounts out hands and heels to the winning post.

Race 5 - WARRNAMBOOL RACING.COM.AU CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES

No Report.

Race 6 - CARLTON DRAUGHT HANDICAP - 1200 METRES

No Report.

Race 7 - CRICHTON PLUMBING SUPPLIES CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 2245 METRES

Approaching the 1200 metres Regal Ark was forced out by Beaufort Miss (L. Irwin) which shifted out to improve its position. L Irwin was notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Race 8 - JEFF DAVIES ELECTRICAL CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1700 METRES

On jumping away Tartan Ribot was tightened for room by My Boy Alby and Divorced which both shifted ground. After passing the 200 metres Jackawill which shifted in to obtain a run on the inside of Gryphon hampered Renzo and Mystic Man.

Race 9 - MORRISS ROAD MILK BAR CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. D. Londregan, Trainer of Changsha that the gelding had injured its near fore fetlock this morning and was unfit to run. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 10.50 a.m. Mr Londregan has supplied a veterinary certificate in respect of the gelding being unfit to start today. Western District lost its near hind plate. S. Vella rider of Fanatic which performed below expectations stated to the stewards that the gelding travelled well throughout the event until put under pressure near the 800 metres and was a beaten horse from that point. S. Vella added that he thought there was something amiss with the gelding at this stage and further added that in his opinion some sections of the track felt shifty and the gelding did not handle those conditions. A veterinary examination of Fanatic showed signs of distress and a swab sample was taken from the gelding. Navarac was slow to begin.

Race 4 - Rosco and Bone Jolter
Race 8 - Yo Picasso and Mystic Man

Race 2 - Piping Time
Race 4 - Intensive Care
Race 6 - Chief In Charge
Race 7 - Joanne Grace
Race 9 - Wahema, also from Fanatic unplaced.

Race 4 - The Stewards accepted the explanation of Mr. S. Fisher, Trainer of Too Easy for the late notification of G. Crofskey as the rider of the gelding.

The Stewards Room