Riding Changes:

Race 1 - NEVILLE HEMPTON HURDLE - 2830 metres:

Passing the 200 metres "Foxcall (NZ)" and "Masterful Lad (NZ)" were tightened for room by "Liston", which shifted in.

When "Liston" fell at the last hurdle near the 200 metres "Rose of Siena", which was following, was inconvenienced.

Race 2 - SUPER VOBIS TWO-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1415 metres:

At the start "Grappa Boy" jumped out and inconvenienced "Crimson Rabbit".

M. Zahra, rider of "Dance of Dreams", first placegetter, which had improved from its previous start at Werribee on the 23^rd May when also ridden by M. Zahra, who explained that the filly was much better suited today by the extra distance which enabled "Dance of Dreams" to settle and race balanced in the early and middle stages. M. Zahra stated that at Werribee on the 23^rd May "Dance of Dreams", which had been caught wide, was not suited by the short distance of the race.

N. Callow, rider of "Grappa Boy", explained that he was instructed to lead on the gelding as it had raced greenly and was difficult to ride at its first start at Cranbourne on the 26^th May. N. Callow further stated that he did not believe that it was in the gelding's best interest to be restrained in the early and middle stages of the race. N. Callow, rider of "Grappa Boy", was notified to ride all his mounts out to the end of the race.

Race 3 - CITY OF WYNDHAM MAIDEN PLATE - 1615 metres:

Prior to the start "Alunarmist" was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.

"Toldo (NZ)" was slow to begin.

Upon straightening "Ella Corina" became unbalanced when tightened for room between "Alunarmist" and "Overtrump", which was hanging out.

Near the 650 metres "Miss President" was checked when tightened for room between "King Keltrice" and "Toldo (NZ)", which shifted out when being checked to avoid the heels of "Dynamic Danzer", which had shifted out.

Near the 600 metres "Slygo Weekender" was checked when tightened for room by "Dynamic Danzer", which laid in away from "Allege".

No report.

Race 5 - GEORGE MOSELEY CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1110 metres:

Shortly after straightening "Louie's Backyard (NZ)" had some difficulty in obtaining a run for a short distance.

Race 6 - ALEX SMITH CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 2025 metres:

Approaching the 600 metres "Scalded Cat" was taken in behind "Triplicate" by "He can Dance" (W. Davis), which shifted in. W. Davis was notified to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.

Shortly after this "Elcapone" was checked when tightened for room by "Connemara Marble", which had been taken in by 'Scalded Cat" (A. Findlay), which shifted in to the inside of "Triplicate" before being taken in slightly further by "He can Dance". A. Findlay was notified that he would be expected to avoid causing interference when racing in similar circumstances in future.

Race 7 - JAN & KEN WALSH CLASS 2 HANDICAP -1415 metres:

On arrival at the track "Stonekatz", which had injured itself en route to the course, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the colt was unfit to start. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "Stonekatz" at 2.50 p.m.

"Lorelee" began awkwardly.

Race 8 - WERRIBEE MEMBERS DAY 3Y0 MAIDEN PLATE - 1110 metres:

The start of the race was delayed as "Saltwater Fella" was re-shod behind the barrier. "Philbel" jumped away awkwardly. 

Passing the 400 metres "Be Patient" was hampered when tightened for room by "Baccalaris" which, when racing greenly, shifted in.

SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of the following races: "Masterfield Lad" - Race 1; "Dance of Dreams - Race 2; "Surfie Pete" - Race 6; "Bribes" - Race 7, and "Where's Dad's Cash" - Race 8.

 Six horses were pre-race blood tested for post-race analysis.

The Stewards Room