Darwin (NT)

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
GOOD

STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 3

VETERINARY SURGEON:  J Farebrother

Number of Races: 5      Stakes Paid: $ 31,000

Number of Runners: 32

RACE ONE MAIDEN S/W – 11OO M

Shortly after the start BELLO DIVISTA shifted out taking AWASH out onto CALABRIA.

Near the 1000 metres AWASH was tightened for room by CUZMAN (P Denton) which shifted in.  P Denton was notified that in future he must ensure he leaves sufficient room for other runners.

Rounding the turn AWASH had a tendency to lay out.

1st        GOING STAG                        2nd       BELLO DIVISTA      3rd        AWASH

RACE TWO CLASS 1 HCP – 12OO M

Ms A White, trainer of WHATS NEWS (NZ) was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a))

1st        REGATTA      2nd       DUBAI FLYER          3rd        COSTA KEYS

RACE THREE OPEN HCP – 11OO M

On jumping away EL COMBA shifted in and bumped JEREMIAH BULLFROG.

Near the 650 metres HIGH REVS was tightened for room slightly by SKIING which shifted in.

1st        TERM             2nd       SKIING           3rd        ENTITLEMENT

RACE FOUR CLASS 3 HCP – 1OOO M

Near the 750 metres the saddle on MADE DOWN UNDER began to shift, it continued to shift until near the 500 metres where rider P Crich was dislodged.

1st        REDISON       2nd       MANDATE    3rd        TOP SQUIRE

RACE FIVE CLASS 5 HCP – 13OO M

Near the 650 metres BE STRONG was held up for a clear run behind NABERZOX.

1st        EL SUROSO   2nd       TARCOOLA MAGIC                        3rd        SACRED SHIELD

All winners were swabbed today