A course announcement was made prior to the start of this race, advising that due to the colours not being on course for LEX LOCI, the filly would race in Trainer Royston Carr’s colours of blue and white quarters.

DURRENMATT (E Brennen A) was slow into stride.

HEEDFUL (J Borrett) jumped awkwardly at the start and brushed with WIITIKO (W Davis).

SUNJOY (B McCoull) was checked at the start when DELBRIDGE (D Pires) jumped out.

BLUE LANI (S Maskiell) over-raced in the early stages of the event.

LE TOUCH (M Allen A) over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event and was difficult to restrain and also raced wide in the back straight when the saddle on this gelding slipped sideways. Apprentice Allen reported at scale that as a consequence she was placed at a disadvantage throughout the entire event.

Rounding the home turn, shortly prior to straightening, SUNJOY (B McCoull) had to be checked by its rider when attempting to take a run between DURRENMATT (E Brennen A) and LEX LOCI (R Bradley) when LEX LOCI rolled out slightly and DURRENMATT which was laying in, rolled in marginally. Thereafter, at about the 200 metre mark, SUNJOY (B McCoull) had to switch to the inside of HIGHSTRUNG (L Goodrick) to obtain clear running.

WIITIKO (W Davis) shifted ground inwards under pressure over the concluding stages.

A post-race veterinary inspection of LE TOUCH (Trainer John Luttrell) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race HIGHSTRUNG (Trainer Barry Campbell).

Stewards upgraded the track rating from SLOW to DEAD following the running of this race (12.41 pm).

A course announcement was made prior to the start of this race, advising that LYN’S BOY (Trainer Charlie Goggin) would race in the colours of yellow with black stars.

STIHLMACK DAWN (D Pires) jumped awkwardly at the start and contacted with PRIMA CAVALLO (S Snell).

ALIGNMENT (J Borrett) over raced in the middle stages.

Approaching the 800 metre mark, PRINCESS AVENGER (E Brennen A) shifted in and contacted with CAITLIN’S BEST (S Gates) to its inside. These two horses brushed for a number of strides and thereafter PRINCESS AVENGER was taken out over the heels of OUTLAW LASSIE (T Atkin) which shifted ground inwards at the time. Apprentice Brennen, the rider of PRINCESS AVENGER, was shown video footage of the incident and advised to take more care when shifting ground. Apprentice Brennen advised Stewards that he had limited control whilst riding this mare as she appeared to be dead in the mouth. Stewards ordered a veterinary inspection of PRINCESS AVENGER which failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. In view of this mare’s performance, Stewards will advise Trainer Richardson that her future performances will be closely monitored.

ALIGNMENT (J Borrett) raced green throughout this event and ducked in sharply at about the 200 metre mark when struck with the whip behind the saddle, shifted outwards and immediately shifted ground inwards again and contacted with the inside running rail. When questioned about this horse’s performance, Jockey Borrett stated that it raced green throughout and appeared to resent the whip in the straight. As a result, she rode this horse hands and heels to the line following this incident.

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Apprentice M Allen, (the rider of RADAR ROCKET) wished to view the video with a view to lodging a protest. After viewing the video, Apprentice Allen decided against lodging a protest and correct weight was announced. It was established that OUTLAW LASSIE (T Atkin) who was laying out, shifted outwards approaching the 200 metre mark and brushed with RADAR ROCKET (M Allen A). As a result PRINCESS AVENGER (E Brennen A) who was shifting ground inwards at the time, was inconvenienced and had to be restrained by its rider. Thereafter PRINCESS AVENGER continued to lay in throughout.

A post-race veterinary inspection of BEAMISH RED (Trainer Royston Carr) revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hind leg with a rupture of the superficial flexon tendon. Trainer Royston Carr was advised that he must tender a veterinary certificate of soundness before BEAMISH RED’s next race start.

ALVALON (S Maskiell) jumped out at the start and contacted with MESTINOS (C Kingston).

JOIN THE QUEUE (P Michaelides) was a little fractious after being loaded into its barrier stall.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race MASTER SONAR (Trainer Peter Luttrell).

An announcement was made prior to the start of this race, advising that ANCHOR POINT would race in Trainer Jason Petch’s colours of royal blue, white and blue diamond sleeves and a white cap with a royal blue pompom.

The start of the event was delayed approximately two minutes when the saddle on ALAMEEN’S PRINCESS (S Snell) required adjustment at the barriers. Thereafter, ALAMEEN’S PRINCESS proved a little difficult to load into its barrier stall.

POETIC DANCE (T Atkin) was a little slow away.

LIZZILIZZAR (E Brennen A) and TOM’S TOP (C Kingston) contacted at the start.

DESIGN ACADEMY (S Gates) jumped in at the start and ALAMEEN’S PRINCESS (S Snell) jumped out which resulted in BELLEEK (D Pires) becoming buffeted between these two horses.

Approaching the 800 metre mark, RAMASQUE (M Allen A) shied away from TOM’S TOP (C Kingston) to its outside and shifted ground inwards. Shortly thereafter RAMASQUE again shied away from TOM’S TOP who shifted in slightly, then shifted in and made contact with ANCHOR POINT (W Davis). These two horses contacted for a short distance. As a result, Jockey Davis had to restrain his mount and lost some ground as a consequence.

REGENT PRINCE (E Chan A) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages.

CHARZARD (R Bradley) became a little crowded shortly after the start when REGENT PRINCE (E Chan A) shifted in slightly.

Shortly after rounding the 1200 metre mark, SWAMP BREEZE (J Borrett) rolled in and brushed with BLACK LIGHT (S Maskiell). These horses continued to make contact for a short distance and at about the 1100 metre mark, SWAMP BREEZE was carried out a little wider on the track by BLACK LIGHT when it shifted outwards.

Jockey R Bradley (CHARZARD) reported at scale that she accidentally dropped her whip rounding the home turn.

A post-race veterinary inspection of BORN TO HUSTLE (Trainer David Brunton) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of CHARZARD (Trainer John Luttrell) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of STAR FLIGHT (Mark Ganderton) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race CHEQUE BOOK BLITZ (Trainer David Brunton).

ZEVA ROYALE (J Borrett) became crowded for galloping room shortly after leaving the 600 metre mark between FLYING DIVA (S Gates) and SIZAIRE (W Davis) and had to be steadied by its rider.

Approaching the 400 metre mark, TERCENTENARY (P Michaelides) which was improving to the outside of NOT RESPONSIBLE (C Burt) rolled in marginally. At the same time, KENTUCKY BOURBON (L Goodrick) rolled out marginally, resulting in NOT RESPONSIBLE being momentarily crowded for racing room. When being restrained by its rider, NOT RESPONSIBLE got its head up and raced ungenerously for a number of strides.

Shortly after straightening, FLYING DIVA (S Gates) elected for a run to the outside of TERCENTENARY (P Michaelides) and in doing so brushed with ZEVA ROYALE (J Borrett) and carried this gelding outwards slightly. Jockey Gates was shown the video footage of the incident and advised to take far greater care when shifting ground in future.

TERCENTENARY (P Michaelides) shifted ground inwards under pressure at about the 50 metre mark which resulted in WINDIAN (D Pires) having to be steadied off its heels. Thereafter WINDIAN was again momentarily held up behind KENTUCKY BOURBON (L Goodrick).

The start of this race was delayed approximately two minutes when TWIN TUB (P Michaelides) reared prior to being loaded into its barrier stall and dislodged Jockey P Michaelides. Jockey Michaelides was examined by the on-course ambulance officers who passed him fit to take his ride. In view of TWIN TUB’s performance today, Trainer Mrs Chris Crook was advised that a warning had been placed on this gelding.

TWIN TUB (P Michaelides) and MIRAQUEST (K Bandy) contacted at the start.

DENON (L Goodrick) became crowded for galloping room shortly after the start and lost its position.

DEVON’S SPIRIT (B McCoull) had to be steadied by its rider at about the 1000 metre mark.

LIGHT RANK (D Pires) laid in badly in the early and middle stages of the event and brushed with RUNALOT (C Burt) at about the 700 metre mark.

ART MAJOR (M Allen A) was held up for a clear run for a number of strides between the 600 and the 500 metre mark.

REVECHE (W Davis) laid out throughout in the straight, shifted out and brushed with MIRAQUEST (K Bandy) at about the 250 metre mark.

There was a slight delay to the start of this race when FROSTY’S TOY (W Stacey A) proved a little difficult to load into its barrier stall.

KING FLYER (S Maskiell), WEST WITH PRIDE (J Borrett) and ORIENTAL WINGS (B McCoull) brushed for a number of strides approaching the 600 metre mark.

A swab sample was taken from the second placegetter MORNINGTON INN (Trainer R M Worbey).

Rounding the home turn CHATALOT (S Gates) was momentarily held up behind QUEST FOR GOLD (E Brennen A) and MATSONATION (C Kingston).

MATSONATION (C Kingston) had a tendency to lay in shortly after straightening.

HE’S HOT TO HANDLE (P Michaelides) ducked in sharply over the concluding stages of the event. As a result Jockey P Michaelides had to stop riding his mount and straighten.

A post-race veterinary inspection of QUEE DEE (Trainer W N McShane) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

The Club’s medical officer examined Jockey P Michaelides following his ride in this race and declared him unfit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements. Stewards advised Jockey P Michaelides that he is required to provide a medical certificate declaring him fit to ride before riding in any track work, trials or races.

SWEETWATER RIVER was a late scratching at 11.52 am by order of Stewards acting on veterinary advice when the gelding was found to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer Mr Terence Evans was advised that a veterinary certificate of soundness must be tendered prior to SWEETWATER RIVER’s next race start.

The start of this race was delayed approximately two minutes when CHOKITO (C Kingston) broke through the front of its barrier stall. It was quickly recaptured, returned to behind the barriers, inspected by the Veterinary Surgeon who passed the gelding fit to take its place with the field and was re-loaded.

CHOKITO (C Kingston) and CORINDHAP (R Bradley) were slow away.

CHICAGO GOLD (M Allen A), WHAT’S THE GOSS (J Borrett) and ALVA (K Bandy) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

ALVA (K Bandy) was held up for a clear run behind DEI GRATIA (C Burt) for a number of strides at about the 200 metre mark and shortly thereafter had to switch to the inside of this horse to obtain clear running when it shifted ground outwards under pressure.

A post-race veterinary inspection of CHOKITO (Trainer Barry Campbell) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of CORINDHAP (Trainer Max Wood) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

Trainer Mr Vern Proctor advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Neil Richardson will be acting as Master and taking responsibility for his apprentice, Edward Brennen at today’s race meeting.

Trainer Mr T M Roles advised Stewards that Trainer Mr John Blacker will take responsibility for his runner BELLEEK and also take responsibility and act as Master for his apprentice, David Keating, at today’s race meeting.

Trainer Mr Steven Davis advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Vern Poke will be acting on behalf of and taking responsibility for his runner, BLACK LIGHT at today’s race meeting.