RACE 1 -INSPECTOR BURNIE CINDERS 2 YO MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000M

Our World reared on jumping and lost ground.

Hey Pretty Momma was slow to begin.

Our World was inclined to lay out approaching the home turn.

Near the 400M when being steadied off the heels of Our World, Field Commission shifted out and bumped Magic World.

H Bowman (Field Commission) stated that whilst his intention was to go to the outside of Our World prior to the home turn, he was unable to do so as Field Commission, which was inclined to race greenly, was not travelling well enough at that stage of the race.

A post race veterinary examination of Our World, which compounded quickly in the straight and tailed off, found the filly to be mildly distressed.

Jerash was slow to begin.

When being restrained near the 800M in an attempt to obtain cover, Miss Electra had to be steadied off the heels of Jerash, then a short distance later Miss Electra had to be checked off the heels of Brancusi.

Rounding the home turn Arabian Style hung out and took Your Day wider.

Occular was crowded on jumping between Speed Time and Ice Crusher.

Lord Rory cast its near hind plate in running.

Dancing Fame raced greenly throughout.

When questioned regarding Lord Rory racing more forward today than at its first start on 3 January 2002, R M Quinn stated that his instructions today had been similar to those given at its first start, those being to obtain a position on the pace. He said on that occasion however the gelding was unable to go the fast early pace and he was obliged to race further back than anticipated. He added that when the pace slackened today in the middle stages he found himself in a more forward position.

When questioned regarding his tactics on An Honor in the early stages, H Bowman stated that the filly, which was resuming today, jumped well and sat outside Speed Time until near the 1000M. He said after being inclined to overrace he was content to allow Lord Rory to cross him and take a trailing position in an endeavour to allow An Honour to settle to see out the 1200 metres journey. He added that with the pace steadying in the middle stages, and after making contact with Jumeira near the 500M, An Honour was unable to sprint and finish the race off. H Bowman acknowledged that having obtained a position outside the leader in the early stages he may have been better suited crossing Speed Time and leading of his own accord.

RACE 4 - RURAL FIRE SERVICE (NSW) CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200M

Trainer R Trivett was fined $100 for failing to scratch Fashion Line by the prescribed time.

B Timmis, the rider of Battalion, dropped her whip near the 200M.

Near the 200M Aspen Grove was disappointed for a run between The Wanderer and Proud Persian which shifted out slightly.

A post race veterinary examination revealed Rough Justice to have bled from one nostril.

A post race veterinary examination found Aspen Grove to be lame in the off fore leg. Mr T Portelli, representing trainer G Portelli, was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced prior to Aspen Grove racing again.

Smooth Talkin' turned its head as the start was effected and lost considerable ground.

Near the 600M Miss Jazzataz had to be steadied off the heels of Madison Girl. Celestial Kiss which was following had to be steadied in consequence.

At the entrance to the straight Celestial Kiss shifted out and bumped Consular Miss.

Here Comes Johnny was slow to begin.

At the entrance to the straight Palace Fiction advanced into a tight run to the inside of Armagnac and made contact with that filly, which in turn bumped the hindquarters of Time Rules resulting in Time Rules being turned inwards across Armagnac which as a result had to be checked.

A post race veterinary examination found Armagnac to be displaying signs of severe respiratory and heat distress. Mr S Perry, representing trainer P Perry, was advised that the stable would be required to tender a veterinary clearance for the filly prior to its next start.

RACE 7 - RURAL FIRE SERVICE - WYONG SHIRE MAIDEN HANDICAP 1350M

As the float conveying Winluke broke down and failed to arrive on course, stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.24pm prior to the commencement of on-course-betting.

A veterinary examination of Mustela, which had dislodged two lower teeth en route to the course, passed the gelding fit to start.

Mustela was slow to begin.

Kajar was hampered on jumping when Maintenant shifted in.

RACE 8 - RURAL FIRE SERVICE - GOSFORD SHIRE CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1600M

Rounding the home turn Megaforce, which was racing in restricted room, bumped Opal Warrior on a number of occasions and became unbalanced.

Opal Warrior suffered a bleeding attack. Mr Byers, trainer of the gelding, was advised that Opal Warrior would now incur the mandatory three months bar.

RACE 9 - STATIC WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1350M

Near the 500M Royal Magenta shifted out and hampered Diamond Alight which in turn had to be steadied off the heels of Banockburn.

Royal Magenta was then disappointed for a run at the entrance to the straight between Turn The Tap and Defer.

Stewards adjourned an inquiry in H Bowman's handling of Royal Magenta in the straight.

GENERAL: As B Pengelly was indisposed due to an injury sustained at trackwork, stewards approved the following replacements: Race 1 - L Cassidy on Our World; Race 7 - P Falvey on Winluke. B Pengelly will be interviewed regarding this matter.

SUMMARY:

FINES: Race 4 - R Trivett, $100 (LR 26)

VET CERTIFICATES: Race 4 - Aspen Grove (G Portelli)
Race 6 - Armagnac (P Perry)

BLEEDERS: Race 4 - Rough Justice (LTilley)
Race 8 - Opal Warrior (M Byers)

CHANGE OF RIDERS: Race 1 - L Cassidy replaced B Pengelly on Our World (indisposed)
Race 7 - P Falvey replaced B Pengelly on Winluke (indisposed)

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