Riding Changes:

* S.Tronerud's explanation for being overweight was accepted.

Race 1 - W'BOOL CHEESE & BUTTER FACTORY S.V. 2YRS OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 METRES

After arriving at the barrier Decoding took charge of its rider and galloped for some distance. Decoding was then captured, returned to the barriers and examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon who passed the gelding fit to run. This incident caused the start of the race to be delayed.

Redmark and Skehn Dubh jumped away awkwardly and lost ground and Compactus was slow to begin. In the early stages of the race Compactus hung out. In the straight Decoding and Skehn Dubh had a tendency to lay in and proved difficult to ride.

Race 2 - SACKS THE JEWELLERS CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1100 METRES

On jumping away Aztec Copper faltered. Throughout the race Ned's Music hung out.

G.Hoobin, rider of Scenic Glow stated that he eased the gelding down in the home straight as he was concerned throughout the race that Scenic Glow had not stretched out in its normal manner. A subsequent veterinary examination of Scenic Glow revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Acting on a report from the starter that Ned's Music proved difficult to load and had delayed the start of the race, the Stewards notified Mr. K. Cluff, Trainer of Ned's Music that an official warning would be placed against the filly for her behaviour today. Mr. Cluff was further advised that he must produce a barrier test certificate in respect of the filly prior to her racing again.

Race 3 - MAX KAVANAGH HOUSE RELOCATIONS FILLIES & MARES CLASS 4 HANDICAP - -1400 METRES

On jumping away Tartan Affair shifted out and bumped Royal Tango. Shortly after the start Mini Waters had to be eased to avoid the heels of Dapper Shaker which shifted out. Approaching the 200 metres Carnival Capers had to be eased when tightened for room between Tartan Affair and Mini Waters (S. Vella) which shifted out. S. Vella was reprimanded and notified to exercise far greater care when shifting ground in the future.

Race 4 - FRESHA JUICES SUPER VOBIS 3 YRS OLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES

In the middle stages of the race Shades Of Eire over raced. Near the 500 metres Shades Of Eire which continued to over race and prove difficult to ride had to be severely checked off the heels of Tassie's Regret. In the early part of the straight Shades Of Eire had difficulty obtaining a clear run. During the running of the race As She Does lost its off fore plate.

Race 5 - VISY BOARD CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 2000 METRES

Approaching the 400 metres Zarbomb ,which was weakening had to be checked when tightened for room by Staff Party (L. Smith) which initially shifted in before being taken in slightly by Kruger Park (G. Murphy). As the stewards did not attribute the cause of the incident to any one rider they took no action other than to notify G. Murphy and L. Smith that they must do their utmost to protect their fellow rider at all times. Approaching the 200 metres Mad Harry had to be eased when tightened for room by Firetaine which shifted in under pressure. L. Smith, rider of Staff Party, the winner, was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race.

Race 6 - WEST FRIDGE SUPER VOBIS 3 YRS OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1400 METRES

No Report.

Race 7 - CARLTON DRAUGHT/A.T.A. CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1700 METRES

Regal Ark and Charmly were slow to begin. In the early stages of the race Magic Chance began to over race after being restrained to avoid the heels of Wind Witch (T. Barry) which shifted in. T. Barry was notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in future. Near the 1200 metres Charmly raced ungenerously for a short distance.

Race 8 - TAIT TAYLOR LAWYERS MAIDEN PLATE - 2200 METRES

After passing the 600 metres Gem Of Sierra (P. Marks) attempted a run where there was insufficient room between Trivial Quiz which was weakening and Friday My Day. When attempting that run Gem of Sierra had to be checked due to Trivial Quiz shifting out slightly . As a result of this Gem of Sierra shifted out and badly hampered Friday My Day. Gem of Sierra then shifted in and clipped the heels of Trivial Quiz. After taking into account all of the circumstances Stewards severely reprimanded P. Marks and notified him that he must ensure he has sufficient galloping room when attempting to take runs at all times.

Race 3 - Royal Tango,Carnival Capers and Move Over Nova.
Race 6 - King Rubiton, In Red and Secret Theatre

Race 1 - Rose of Spartacus
Race 2 - Soda Punch
Race 5 - Staff Party
Race 6 - Pseudomorph
Race 7 - Jewel of Kingston

FINES & EXPLANATIONS -

Race 1 - Mr. R. Laing, trainer of Rose Of Spartacus was fined the sum of $30 for the use of wrong colours on the filly.

Race 3 - Mr. M. O'Leary, trainer of Royal Tango was fined the sum of $30 for the use of wrong colours on the mare.

Race 5 - Mr. M. O'Leary, trainer of Olivia's Dream was fined the sum of $50 for having presented the mare in the mounting yard without Blinkers when in fact Olivia's Dream is a blinker approved horse.

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