Shortly after the start "Sweetest Taboo" was hampered when tightened for room between "Wiganvale" which shifted in and "La Dama Duende" which shifted out.

For the majority of the race "Miss Kate" hung out.

Approaching the 800 metres "Miss Kate" which was laying out shifted out and brushed "La Dama".

Subsequent to the race the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that "Sweetest Taboo" which performed poorly was showing signs of shin soreness.

Race 2 - New Season Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate (1) - 1400 metres

Prior to correct weight R. Cartwright rider of "Uptown Curls" wished to view the Stewards patrol video and TV version of the straight before deciding whether to lodge an objection. After viewing the videos R. Cartwright decided not to proceed with an objection and correct weight was declared.

Shortly after entering the straight "Singarda" and "Sky Glow" were tightened for room between "Zanisa" which shifted in slightly and "Uptown Curls" (R. Cartwright) which shifted out. R. Cartwright was severely reprimanded and was notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight "Poppity Pop" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

Near the 200 metres "Uptown Curls" was hampered when "Zansia" (N. Callow) shifted in when not sufficiently clear. N. Callow was reprimanded and notified that he must keep his mounts straight in future.

Race 3 - New Season Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate (2) - 1400 metres

When the gates opened "Upsadaisy" was hampered when tightened for room between "Mellow Rule" which shifted out slightly and "Angel's Walk" which shifted in slightly.

Stewards adjourned an enquiry into the reason for "Rhiannon's Spirit" and "La Lou" having to be checked near the 1200 metres to a date to be fixed.

An enquiry into the reason for S. Noll leaving the course without obtaining a clearance from the Stewards was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

Approaching the winning post "Angel's Walk" had to be eased when tightened for room between "Rhiannon's Spirit" and "Vicimiss" which shifted out slightly.

Race 4 - Young Members Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden Plate - 1400 metres

When the gates opened "Kadestad" stood flat-footed and lost a considerable amount of ground. Mr J. Wilson owner of the gelding was notified that "Kadestad" was now suspended from racing for a period until it performs to the satisfaction of Stewards in a trial.

In the early part of the straight "Follow The Goose" had some difficulty in obtaining a clear run.

Race 5 - GBG Concrete & Plastering Class 1 Handicap - 2200 metres

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mrs K Taylor wife of Mr A Taylor trainer of "Hallowed Bow" who stated that their vehicle had broken down enroute to the course Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "Hallowed Bow" at 12.40 pm.

Stewards adjourned an enquiry into the reason for "Runyonese" being checked and "Bionics" being hampered near the 600 metres to a date to be fixed.

An enquiry into the reason for D. Schmitt leaving the course without obtaining a clearance from the Stewards was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

Stewards adjourned an enquiry into the reason for "Keningly" having to be severely checked near the 500 metres to a date to be fixed.

Race 6 - David's Menswear Class 1 Handicap - 1500 metres

After passing the 200 metres "Archester" and "Red Prince" came together due mainly to "Archester" shifting out slightly.

No report.

Race 8 -Causeway Mazda Class 4 Handicap - 1500 metres

Near the 300 metres "Zatopek" shifted in slightly and bumped "Limerick Scene" in onto "Rub Shoulders".

Race 9 - Allied Bearings & Industrial Fillies & Mares Class 2 Handicap - 1000 metres

Shortly after entering the straight "Crystalize" had to be eased off the heels of "Avita" which shifted in slightly when weakening.

Race 10 - Sale Traders Class 3 Handicap - 1700 metres

When the gates opened "Hanford" jumped away awkwardly.

In the early stages of the race "Hanford" over raced.

Near the 200 metres "Sparring Partner" was tightened for room between "Boomanara Gold" snd "Hanford" which shifted in slightly.

SWAB SAMPLES -
A routine swab sample was taken from the following winners:

Race 1 - "All Monde"
Race 2 - "Belloni"
Race 4 - "Prince Baa Baa"
Race 5 - "Martristal"
Race 9 - "American Graffiti"

Race 2 - Stewards accepted the explanation offered by Mr N. Harnett trainer of "Our Blue Sienna" regarding his late notification for a rider.

Race 8 - Stewards accepted the explanation offered by Mr D. D'Oliver trainer of "Riproarious" regarding his late notification of a rider for "Riproarious".

Race 10 - Stewards accepted the explanation offered by Mr T. Sanza acting on behalf of Mr J. Blackey trainer of "Special Scene" regarding his late notification of a rider for "Special Scene".