Race 1 - Tooheys New F & M Maiden Plate - 1300 metres:

Suavette was slow to begin. On jumping away Paris Plaits shifted out and hampered Our Mukaddamah and Midnight Nova.

Approaching the 1000 metres Jog N Style, Theresa and Our Mukaddamah were all hampered when tightened for room by Buonna Notte (M. Pumpa), which shifted in. The interference was then aggravated due to Buonna Notte having to ease and shift in to avoid the heels of Nelidova, which had also shifted in. When being tightened Our Mukaddamah then had to be checked to avoid the heels of Buonna Notte. M. Pumpa was notified that he must do his utmost to protect his fellow riders when in similar circumstances in future. Shortly after this incident Our Mukaddamah had to be eased to avoid the heels of Midnight Nova, which shifted in slightly. Marbled Lady, which was following Our Mukassamah, was hampered in consequence.

Race 2 - Kelvin Lady Members C G & E Maiden Plate - 1300 metres:

Near the 900 metres Ah Geo had to be eased to avoid the heels of Kabuki, which shifted in slightly. As a result Meckiff (NZ), which was following, had to then ease off the heels of Ah Geo.

On the home turn Live Theatre was held up for a short distance when unable to obtain a clear run.

Passing the 200 metres Cyclonic Bay was disappointed for a run between Meckiff (NZ) and My Advice.

Race 3 - Northern Exposure SV 3YO Maiden Plate (1) - 1100 metres:

On jumping away New Brew was hampered when tightened for room between Lord Danzero and La Beau Lady, which jumped away awkwardly and shifted in. Also on jumping away Our Dream Running was hampered when tightened for room between West Bound, which jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, and Dodger, which shifted in.

Approaching the 800 metres La Beau Lady had to be checked when tightened for room between New Brew, which initially shifted out, and Our Dream Running (N. Rawiller), which shifted in away from Classical Note. N. Rawiller was notified that he must do his utmost to protect his fellow riders in future.

Near the 100 metres Regal Roller, which had a tendency to lay in, shifted in and bumped Dodger.

Race 4 - Cara Dignum SV 3YO Maiden Plate (2) - 1100 metres:

At the entrance to the straight Douglas (C. Newitt) shifted out to attempt a run between Polonius and Kentucky Gift , where there was insufficient room and as a result brushed Polonius. The interference was then aggravated due to Kentucky Gift shifting out slightly. C. Newitt was notified to ensure that he has sufficient room when attempting runs in future.

Passing the 200 metres Kentucky Gift shifted out away from Captain Sinbad and brushed Real Slew, which resulted in Real Slew becoming unbalanced.

J Patton rider of Kentucky Gift, which had performed below expectations stated to the stewards that the gelding did not appreciate being ridden hard to be on the pace and as a result he never travelled well. J Patton added that Kentucky Gift hung in when put under pressure in the straight.

Race 5 - Pacific Communications Class 1 Handicap - 1000 metres:

Shortly after the start Artistic Gem was hampered when tightened for room between Trust 'N' Betrayal and Postie's Squeeze, which shifted out.

Near the 300 metres Super Simon had to be eased when tightened for room between Sensible Mind (GB) and Postie's Squeeze, due to both horses shifting ground slightly.

Near the 50 metres Super Simon shifted in towards Postie's Squeeze and as a result was accidentally struck over the head by the whip of B. Johns rider of Postie's Squeeze.

Stewards questioned Mrs. R. Smith trainer of Masta Mookta, winner of the race, for an explanation as to its improved performance today in comparison to its previous starts. Mrs. Smith explained that the gelding recently suffered from a virus and also had previously undergone a knee operation and for this reason was unable to work Masta Mookta as she would have liked, however after three races this preparation, the gelding's fitness did improve.

Race 6 - The Kelvin Club Cup - 1300 metres:

Subsequent to the race the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that Evocative had suffered a wound to its near fore leg.

Near the 800 metres L'Avenir was tightened for room between Mighty Way and Vincent (J. Patton), which shifted in. J. Patton was reprimanded and notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Race 7 - Pacific Communications Class 3 Handicap - 3000 metres:

Approaching the 1400 metres Howdyano shifted in and brushed the running rail and became unbalanced.

Race 8 - Jezabel Design Class 2 Handicap - 1400 metres:

King Pasha jumped away awkwardly.

Race 9 -Allgem Jewellers Class 1 Handicap - 1600 metres:

To Be Sure was slow to begin.

On jumping away Star Flight shifted in and brushed Daniel's Song (NZ) and as a result Daniel's Song (NZ) knuckled.

Shortly after the start Capadan (NZ) clipped the heels of Super Spur, which shifted out and knuckled.

In the early stages of the race My Zena over-raced.

In the middle stages of the race Capadan (NZ) hung out.

On the home turn My Zena was eased when tightened for room between Daniel's Song (NZ) and Merlin's Magic, due to both horses shifting ground slightly.

Approaching the 200 metres Capadan (NZ) shifted in and inconvenienced Striking Luck, which was weakening.

SWAB SAMPLES:

Swab samples were taken from the following winners - Paris Plaits (Race 1), Dodger (Race 3), Masta Mookta (Race 5), Vincent (Race 6),

Pre-race swab samples were taken from six horses for post race analysis.

FINES & EXPLANATIONS:

Mr.M. Ellerton, trainer of Live Theatre was fined $50 for the late notification of A. Spiteri as the rider of the gelding which ran in Kelvin Lady Members C G & E Maiden Plate - Race 2.

Mr. R. McDonald , trainer of "Air Cooled (NZ)", was fined $50 for the late notification of D. O'Heare as the rider of the gelding which ran in the Jezabel Design Class 2 Handicap- Race 8.