RACE 1   :  BONNETTS HANDICAP  -  1600 metres

ROMANTIC LASS (P. Gatt), which was inclined to rear, was slow to jump.

Approaching the 300 metres AUTOPLAY (C. Lindop) rolled in and brushed LOTHIAN (S. Price) and shortly afterwards was inconvenienced when tightened between LOTHIAN, which rolled out and KING’S ARCH (D. Tootell), which shifted in.

RACE 2   :  SILVERLINE SECURITY HANDICAP  -  1100 metres

FREE FRIDAY, which was kicked at the barriers, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

SUZY’S CHOICE (S. Arnold) jumped away awkwardly.

JILLIMARG (J. Maund) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out contacting AVANELLA (J. Holder).

Shortly after the start SUZY’S CHOICE (S. Arnold), which was inclined to lay out, shifted out and tightened JILLIMARG (J. Maund) onto AVANELLA (J. Holder).  SUZY’S CHOICE continued to lay out for some distance resulting in JILLIMARG being tightened onto AVANELLA on a number of occasions.

Approaching the 200 metres AVANELLA (J. Holder) was inclined to race greenly under pressure.

RACE 3   :  FELTEX CARPETS HANDICAP  -  1800 metres

In the vicinity of the 500 metres LORD ROYDON (M. Neilson) became held up for a short distance.

J. Bowditch, the rider of ROMANOUS JEWEL, explained that although the gelding became agitated whilst being loaded, he was pleased with the way the horse had travelled and relaxed inside the 1200 metres.  He stated that although ROMANOUS JEWEL continued to travel well until the 800 metres, shortly afterwards he became concerned and despite his riding, his mount failed to respond inside the 600 metres.   Mr. D. Clarken, the trainer of ROMANOUS JEWEL, explained that he had been confident about the gelding’s chances prior to the race and was disappointed with its efforts to the extent he will discuss with the owners the option of spelling the gelding.  ROMANOUS JEWEL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had a lower than expected heart rate.

DORADOS was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had suffered lacerations to its near hind leg during the race.

RACE 4  :  SCHWEPPES HANDICAP  -  1200 metres

KYSHNAHA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon on arrival on course and ruled fit to start.

APTEGO, which had been fractious in the barriers and struck its head, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

HAMSTER JAZZ (J. Lyon) jumped away awkwardly and GITALON (H. McKechnie) was slow to jump.

Near the 200 metres AMBERLIGHT (S. Price) shifted in onto BAROSSA BROADWAY (C. Lindop) taking that gelding in, brushing SMILINGLY (N. Tomizawa).

RACE 5   :  FORREST ESTATE WINES HANDICAP  -  1050 metres

GLENWEST (J. Lyon) commenced to lay in after entering the straight and continued to lay in to the extent that J. Lyon was restricted in his riding of the gelding.  GLENWEST was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was lame in the lower off foreleg.  Mr. M. Minervini, the trainer of GLENWEST, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for a future event.

RACE 6   :  SWETTENHAM STUD STAKES  -  1200 metres

SKEWIFF (M. Pumpa) jumped away awkwardly and on jumping away was contacted by RAJA LANE (J. Holder), which jumped inwards.

Shortly after the start SKEWIFF (M. Pumpa) was hampered by RUSSIAN CARAVAN (N. Callow), which shifted out abruptly after being brushed by DAMA DE NOCHE (A. Spiteri).

Near the 1000 metres CREST OF GOLD (J. Bowditch) was obliged to steady off the heels of GRADUAL (W. Kerford) as a result of that mare having to steady when taken in by OUR EGYPTIAN RAINE (NZ) (C. Treymane).  C. Treymane was advised of her obligations when shifting ground.

Inside the 200 metres SKEWIFF (M. Pumpa) shifted out and inconvenienced RAJA LANE (J. Holder).

Inside the 100 metres MCBEAL (T. Creek) was momentarily held up whilst steadying off the heels of RUSSIAN CARAVAN (N. Callow), which shifted out.

EMPRESS WALTZ was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the mare to be lame in the near fore foot.

RACE 7   :  CENTRERACING TOKYO CITY CUP  -  1600 metres

The start of this race was delayed owing to DIMNESS becoming restless in the gates and becoming cast.  DIMNESS was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled unfit to start.  Acting on that advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of DIMNESS at 4.31 pm.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on DIMNESS be refunded.   Bets made on other runners prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN -             5 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE -       6 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

Mr. K. Sweeney, the trainer of DIMNESS, was advised that a repetition of the gelding’s behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

EXALTED LAD, which was in an adjoining stall to DIMNESS, was removed and examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

BUFFALO POWER (C. Buchiw) jumped away awkwardly.

Inside the 1200 metres BUFFALO POWER (C. Buchiw) shifted out and inconvenienced MUSTAAGEL (NZ) (S. Price).

Inside the 400 metres JEZARICH (M. Pumpa) became held up when obliged to steady off the heels of GET UP (H. McKechnie), which rolled out.

Near the 200 metres TERMINUS PRINCE (J. Holder) became held up when racing behind MALU (L. Meech), which rolled out, and then, in the vicinity of the 100 metres, had difficulty in obtaining clear ground.

Near the 100 metres VIGNOR (A. Spiteri) became awkward when reluctant to shift off the heels of SI SENOR (L. Currie).

J. Holder, the rider of TERMINUS PRINCE, explained that he had been instructed to, and had intended to, ride the gelding just off the pace as was its normal racing pattern.  He stated that in the early stages there was more pace than he had expected and would have had to pressure his mount to race further forward.  Rather than pressure TERMINUS PRINCE, he had elected to settle where it felt comfortable.  J. Holder added he had been content to follow DEVIL IN DISGUISE (T. Creek) in running, however, he considered this had worked against his chances inside the 600 metres when that runner had not improved into the race as he had expected.  After entering the straight he confirmed that he had not obtained clear running as a result of being obliged to ease off heels on two occasions.  TERMINUS PRINCE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had a lower than expected heart rate.

RACE 8   :  HONDA JAZZ HANDICAP  -  1200 metres

Shortly after the start WESTACE (N. Tomizawa) was obliged to check off the heels of BLUE PRINCESS (M. Pumpa) and lost its position as a result of that filly being taken out by GUCCI GURU (NZ) (C. Buchiw).

Near the 1000 metres DEFIANT (C. Lindop) shifted in onto GUCCI GURU (NZ) (C. Buchiw) taking that filly in onto SLICK MAGIC (Darren Holland), which was tightened onto BLUE VENTURE (J. Lyon), and obliged to steady and lose its position.  The Stewards considered there were extenuating circumstances and no action was taken.

J. Holder, the rider of TROLL, reported that, in his opinion, his mount was short in its stride over the concluding stages of the race.  TROLL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

DEFIANT was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

GENERAL:

The following riders were subjected to random testing:-
J. Lyon, M. Neilson, D. Carney & M. Pumpa.

Following Race 7 Mr. K. Sweeney, the Trainer of DIMNESS, approached Stewards and lodged a complaint against the Starter, Mr. L. Cromwell, for, in his opinion, unnecessarily delaying the start of the event.  After considering Mr. Sweeney’s submission, evidence from Mr. Cromwell and viewing the official vision of the start, Stewards advised Mr. Sweeney they were satisfied with the events that had taken place.  Mr. Sweeney was informed that Stewards would continue to monitor the point of his concern.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 KING’S ARCH (winner), Race 5 AGALIA (winner), Race 2 POMMERY PRINCESS (winner), Race 6 OUR EGYPTIAN RAINE (NZ) (winner), Race 3 LA MISSIONAIRE (winner), Race 7 SI SENOR (winner), Race 4 KYSHNAHA (winner), Race 8 GUCCI GURU (NZ) (winner)

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