RACE 1: Ruling Ways Handicap 1100m

No report.

RACE 2: Tails Handicap 2120m

When question M. de Montfort stated that Bondi Iceberg was not suited by the slow pace mid-race and was obliged

to make his run extremely wide when the field fanned rounding the home turn. M. de Montfort stated that in the

straight he was at a disadvantage as Bondi Iceberg was inclined to lay in badly under pressure.

RACE 3: Royal Sovereign Stakes 1200m

No report.

Shanval jumped awkwardly and was hampered shortly afterwards when Dane Wiz shifted out. About the 1000m,

when taken in by Another Misty, Danasia had to steady off the heels of Poppett, which shifted out slightly. Danasia

then overraced in the early and middle stages. At the 600m Another Misty ran out taking Shanval wider. After the

running of this race the track was upgraded to dead at 3pm.

RACE 5: Expressway Stakes 1200m

Knickerbocker Kid was held up rounding the home turn behind Silver Castle and until the 200m behind Nanny

Maroon. Near the 600m Nanny Maroon sprawled and lost its footing and R. Thompson stated that the mare did not

stretch out fully from that point. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Nanny Maroon to be lame behind and

displaying a poor recovery rate. Trainer Mr P. Englebrecht was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required

before Nanny Maroon is permitted to race again.

RACE 6: Light Fingers Stakes 1200m

An objection was lodged by G. Boss, rider of 4 th placegetter, Shovoff, against Shouq (D. Beasley) being declared 3 rd alleging interference over the concluding 50m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the videos the Stewards dismissed the objection when it was established that although Shovoff was inconvenienced near the 30m when Shouq shifted in briefly and bearing in mind the margin of a long head, they could not be satisfied that the interference had materially affected the finishing positions.

Moonflute was slow to begin.

Ancient Song jumped in at the start hampering Ha Ha, Shouq, Patterns and Faith Hill. L. Cassidy (Ancient Song) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in after travelling 100m resulting in Shouq being taken in causing Patterns and Faith Hill to be hampered. The Big Chill, which was following, had to be checked off the heels of Patterns.

The Big Chill then overraced for some distance in the middle stages.

On the home turn Ha Ha was checked when tightened for room between The Big Chill, which was inclined to lay in, and Quays (P. Payne), which shifted out to improve to the outside of the heels of Patterns. P. Payne was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise more care.

Quays was disappointed for a run between Patterns and The Big Chill approaching the 250m and had to come to the outside of The Big Chill to obtain clear running.

When questioned regarding the performance of Ha Ha, J. Cassidy stated that his mount got tightened on jumping, but then travelled well until the 600m when the filly commenced to give ground. He added that although Ha Ha suffered interference on the home turn, the filly was beaten at that particular time and its effort was most disappointing. Trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse indicated the Ha Ha had done particularly well since its win at the Gold Coast on 12 January and she was at a loss to explain its performance. The club's veterinary surgeon reported that Ha Ha had shifted both fore plates in running but had recovered normally. A further examination after the filly had cooled down did not reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken. Mrs Waterhouse undertook to report to the Stewards the results of a full veterinary check, including the results of an endoscopic examination. Mrs Waterhouse was advised that Ha Ha must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before it is permitted to race again.

RACE 7: Billy Cook Welter Handicap 1600m

Barrier 9, which was occupied by British Buska, was marginally slow to open.

At the start Thorns slipped behind and lost considerable ground.

Bracing Rhythm was slow to begin.

Approaching the first turn Palladium Star got its head up when overracing.

Approaching the 100m British Buska was hampered when tightened for room between King Of Rhythm and Thorns, both of which shifted ground.

A post-race veterinary examination of Conjuror revealed no abnormality. A swab sample was taken.

RACE 8: Time And Tide Handicap 1400m

Stanmark jumped awkwardly.

Future Force shifted out at the start and hampered Caught At Dawn.

When being steadied off the heels of Real Silence, which shifted in, Stanmark overreacted and made contact with the running rail at the 1300m.

Reprimands: Race 6: L. Cassidy (Ancient Song) shifting in (AR137(a)).

Severe Reprimands: Race 6: P. Payne (Quays) shifting out (AR137(a)).

Trials: Race 6: Ha Ha (trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse) poor performance.

Certificates: Race 5: Nanny Maroon (trainer P. Englebrecht) lame behind.

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