Shortly after the start TERTIAN’S
GAMBLE (J Maund) shifted out and brushed TWISTED DREAM (D Carney).
Near the 500 metres FAIRWAY GAME (J Lyon) became
held up momentarily when attempting to ease away from the heels of TERTIAN’S GAMBLE
(J Maund), which had commenced to weaken.
At the entrance to the straight RIPOSTE (Darren
Holland), which was inclined to hang out, was taken out by SURROUND GLORY (J Maund), which
was inclined to shift away from THE UMAT (C Buchiw).
RACE 3 – HONDA CR-V HANDICAP
2270 metres
The start of this race was delayed owing
to BAITENHAUSEN (B Claridge) and STAR GAMES (S Tronerud) being placed in the incorrect
barrier stalls. Stewards questioned both riders together with Starter Mr L Cromwell
and the Assistance Start Mr W Bartlett accepted the explanations tendered.
Inside the 600 meters GINGER RAJA (P Gatt) was
obliged to steady and lose its position when tightened by SHOWGAZER (J Bowditch), which
shifted in. J Bowditch was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.
RACE 4 – MALAYSIA AIRLINES HANDICAP
1310 metres
Near the 1000 metres WORLDY WAYS (C
Buchiw) was inconvenienced when it improved into a tight position inside CYPRESS LAKES (S
Price).
RACE 5 – SMOKE-FREE HANDICAP
1260 metres
Mrs H Frew the trainer of ROYAL PLAYER,
which proved difficult to load was advised that a repetition if its behaviour may lead to
action being taken against it.
CHOCKO (C Lindop) jumped away awkwardly.
EXCELS (C Lever) hung out making the home
turn. C Lever confirmed that his mount was inclined to lay out throughout the race.
TAIPAN ANNIE lost
its off hind plate during the running of the race.
RACE 6 – MARSH HANDICAP
1360 metres
The start of this race was delayed owing
to BLUE BOWS being difficult to load. Mrs B Perry was advised that a repetition of
this mare’s behaviour might lead to action being taken against it.
On jumping away GO SPIDER (J Bowditch) shifted
out and inconvenienced BRITNEY (D Carney).
LUCENTIER (S Tronerud) jumped away very
awkwardly.
TENNESSEE ROYAL (M Pumpa) jumped away awkwardly
and was brushed by BRITNEY (D Carney), which shifted out.
Approaching the 200 metres ANOTHER FARE (J
Holder) became disappointed when attempting to improve on the inside of NIKALAPKO (S
Price), which shifted in. S Price was reprimanded and advised to take greater care
when shifting ground.
Inside the 100 metres RUMAH BATIK (W Kerford),
which was inclined to shift in and away from NIKALAPKO (S Price), shifted in tightening
SCIATICA (J Lyon) taking that gelding in on to LUCENTIER (S Tronerud). As a result,
LUCENTIER commenced to lay back resulting in those runners continuing to race tight to the
finish.
Correct weight was delayed to permit J Holder the
rider and B Papazaharoudakis the trainer of ANOTHER FARE to view the official film in the
vicinity of the 200 metres.
NIKALAPKO lost its near front plate during the
running of the race.
Stewards questioned apprentice M Pumpa and stable
foreman Mr J Cornell representing Mr A McEvoy into his riding of that filly in the early
and middle stages of that race. After taking evidence from M Pumpa and Mr Cornell
Stewards adjourned this inquiry until a date to be fixed to further investigate.
Following the running of the race TENNESSEE ROYAL was examined by the Club’s
Veterinary Surgeon, which revealed no visible abnormalities.
RACE 7 – BONNETT’S HANDICAP
1460 metres
GENERAL MAGIC was withdrawn by Stewards at
12 (noon) acting under advice from trainer Mr Walker that the gelding had failed a
veterinarian examination on Friday. Mr Walker was questioned regarding his failure
to scratch GENERAL MAGIC as required by the rules. After considering Mr Walker’s
submission and investigating the matter with the attending Veterinarian Mr Walker was
found guilty of a breach of LR 92 and fined $100.
Approaching the 300 metres, SMOKEY ISLAND (c
Symons), which was inclined to hang out, shifted out and hampered QUICK CLASS (J Maund).
In consequence, FRAAR’S TURN (S Price) was obliged to shift out to avoid the
heels of QUICK CLASS. C Symons was advised to greater care when shifting ground.
In the vicinity of the 700 metres RUSTY DUSTY
GREY (S Tronerud) was obliged to steady off the heels of VOODOO SUNSET (B Claridge), which
rolled in.
RACE 8 – JAYCO HANDICAP.
1000 metres
SKYE KAYJOY, which performed poorly, was
examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
