RACE 1 : SIGNS INCORPORATED HANDICAP - 1600 metres

MOOTIARA (D. Tootell) and LEADER’S PRIDE (C. Lindop) were slow to jump.

Approaching the 200 metres B. Claridge, the rider of DORADOS, accidentally dropped his whip due to it contacting GARLANDTOWN MOON (J. Maund) on his inside.

After entering the straight GARLANDTOWN MOON (J. Maund) was unable to obtain clear running and in the vicinity of the 200 metres was inconvenienced by DORADOS (B. Claridge), which was inclined to lay in, resulting in GARLANDTOWN MOON becoming held up for a short distance.

TENNESSEE ROYAL, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

CLEAR ‘N’ OUT suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the event. Mr. S. Paynter, trainer of CLEAR ‘N’ OUT, was advised that the gelding would now be suspended for a period of three months in accordance with ARR 59A.

RACE 2 : LIZ DAVENPORT HANDICAP - 2500 metres

C. Robertson, the rider of OUR STRIKE BREAKER (NZ), was questioned regarding his failure to take a run which became available inside EXALTED BEAU (M. Neilson) approaching the 300 metres. C. Robertson explained that he had elected to attempt to improve to the outside of EXALTED BEAU as he considered his best option was to make one run with the gelding. He added that after attempting that option he had been prevented from doing so by BUFFALO POWER (J. Holder), which had improved to his outside and had to wait to clear the heels of that gelding before placing his mount under pressure. Stewards advised C. Robertson that in future he should ensure he ride his mounts in a manner which would not invite enquiry.

RACE 3 : HONDA HANDICAP - 1800 metres

In the vicinity of the 600 metres BENARBER (D. Tootell) was inconvenienced and obliged to steady off the heels of STRIKING PLUME (C. Bryant) as a result of that gelding being taken out marginally by TOP KALA (K. Louca).

Near the 100 metres BENARBER (D. Tootell) was disappointed when tightened by NEARMISS (J. Lyon), which had been taken in by BLUE HAZE (S. Price), which was inclined to lay in. BLUE HAZE continued to lay in over the concluding stages of the event.

RACE 3 : HONDA HANDICAP - 1800 metres (Cont’d)

TALANTO and NEARMISS, which performed poorly, were examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities. Mr. R. Wittwer, representing Mr. A. Trengrove, the trainer of NEARMISS, advised that a recommendation will be made to the owners for the mare to be spelled.

RACE 4 : VINERY STUD WALTER BROWN STAKES - 1100 metres

OAKWOOD, which was restless in its stall and turned about in the gates, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled unfit to start. Acting on that advice, OAKWOOD was withdrawn by Stewards at 2.21 pm. Mr. D. Balfour, trainer of OAKWOOD, was advised that a repetition of the colt’s behaviour at the barriers could lead to action being taken against it.

Correct Weight was delayed for this event to allow P. Gatt, the rider of LUCRATIVE DAME, and S. Price, the rider of ISLE OF GIBRALTAR, to view the official video film shortly after entering the straight. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, Correct Weight was declared.

Shortly after the start SADDIKI (W. Kerford) shifted out onto MOT D’OR (J. Holder) resulting in that gelding shifting away and tightening KINGSTON SEA (C. Lindop) onto WILD WILD WEST (T. Creek) resulting in both KINGSTON SEA and WILD WILD WEST being hampered.

Approaching the 900 metres LUCRATIVE DAME (P. Gatt), whilst being restrained, shifted out and brushed MOT D’OR (J. Holder).

Approaching the 300 metres LUCRATIVE DAME (P. Gatt), in attempting to improve, shifted out and contacted MOT D’OR (J. Holder), which rolled in.

For a short distance in the vicinity of the 300 metres ISLE OF GIBRALTAR (S. Price) was reluctant to shift away from the heels of ON FOCUS (J. Bowditch).

RACE 5 : WWW.PASTTHEPOST.COM.AU HANDICAP - 1100 metres

LET’S WENT (NZ), which escaped its handler and sustained abrasions on arrival on course, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled unfit. Acting on that advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of LET’S WENT (NZ) at 1.27 pm.

MISS MARTINDALE, which dislodged its rider C. Buchiw in the mounting yard prior to the race and escaped from the attendant whilst being taken onto the track, was withdrawn by Stewards on veterinary advice at 2.55 pm. MISS MARTINDALE sustained a deep laceration to her near side knee. Mr. L. Macdonald, the trainer of MISS MARTINDALE, was informed that similar behaviour in future may lead to action being taken against it.

NONE FOR THE ROAD (J. O’Connor) was slow to jump and shortly after was inconvenienced by LOWENDALE ROAD (B. Claridge), which shifted out.

When questioned regarding his riding of NONE FOR THE ROAD in the early and middle stages of the event J. O’Connor explained that after being inconvenienced by LOWENDALE ROAD (B. Claridge) shortly after the start he had ridden his mount into the bit. He stated that in the vicinity of the 1000 metres he would have preferred to trail SQUILLANI (P. Gatt), however, because of his mount’s inclination to race keenly, was obliged instead to race outside SQUILLANI. He added that inside the 700 metres when SQUILLANI had been taken wide by SAVAGE ATTACK (J. Holder), he was then required to cover more ground than he would have preferred. Stewards advised J. O’Connor that his explanation would be noted.

SNIPPETY DOODAH, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 6 : VINERY STUD ADELAIDE GUINEAS - 1600 metres

On jumping away MR JAZZ MAN (S. Tronerud) shifted out and inconvenienced EXALTED TIME (J. Holder).

LAWSON’S STORM (T. Creek), whilst being restrained, raced ungenerously in the early stages of the race.

RACE 7 : FORREST ESTATE WINES HANDICAP - 1200 metres

SPUNKIE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the event and ruled fit to start.

MOOTANG (S. Tronerud) jumped away awkwardly.

P. Gatt, the rider of SPUNKIE, reported his mount felt sore during the event. SPUNKIE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly was lame in the near foreleg. Mr. R. Wittwer, representing Mr. A Trengrove, the trainer of SPUNKIE, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required prior to the filly being accepted for a future event.

RACE 8 : JAYCO HANDICAP - 1200 metres

KOODA HURRY was withdrawn by Stewards at 11.00 am, acting on confirmed advice from the gelding’s trainer that it was suffering a virus.

HUG A MUG (J. Lyon) jumped away awkwardly.

On jumping away SHACK WINDOW (S. Price) shifted in contacting TORMENTUS (C. Lindop).

Near the 900 metres, whilst being restrained off the heels of SEATTLE KEN (J. Maund), TAOS PLEASURE (S. Tronerud) was taken in brushing SHACK WINDOW (S. Price).

P. Gatt, the rider of REDJACK, explained that the gelding had travelled well in running until placed under pressure in the straight after which it had not responded to his riding. He stated that, in his opinion, REDJACK may have choked down. REDJACK was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and an endoscopic examination revealed the gelding to be suffering acute pharyngitis. Mr. M.A.T. Kavanagh, Trainer of the gelding, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for any future event.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 KAHOONA (winner), Race 6 KING’S ARCH (second), Race 2 BUFFALO POWER (winner), Race 6 LAWSON’S STORM (third), Race 3 ZIP INFATUATION (winner) Race 7 SOCIAL GLOW (winner), Race 4 ON FOCUS (winner), Race 8 MOTTRAM (d/h winner), Race 5 SQUILLANI (winner), Race 8 OTTOBELLO (d/h winner), Race 6 NANCY ELEANOR (winner)

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