C. Dean, rider of 'Trying to be Good" , was dislodged en route to the start. C. Dean re-mounted, and was passed fit to ride.

After passing the winning post the first time "Bangholme", which was over-racing, had to be checked off the heels of "Regal Weekend".

Near the 1200 metres "Regal Weekend" was tightened for room by "Le `Mire" which, when over-racing, was taken in slightly by "Wilhelmina", which shifted in slightly near the crossing.

Near the 800 metres "Bangholme", which was over-racing, shifted out to avoid the heels of "Wilhelmina".

Race 3 - STEEPLES TABARET SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

Rounding the home turn "Love's Here" (D. Smith) clipped the heels of "Kidancho's Reign" and stumbled when D. Smith attempted to take a run on the inside of that filly where there was insufficient room. D. Smith was reprimanded, and notified that he must ensure that he has sufficient room when taking runs in future.

Race 4 - WISE CHOICE FINE FOODS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

Approaching the 800 metres "Spiritual Healing" had to be eased when tightened for room by "Leica Waratah", which shifted in slightly.

Rounding the home turn "Fabulous Fishcreek" had to be checked when tightened for room between "Stylish Queen" and "Arkropolis", which shifted in when weakening.

Race 5 - CARLTON DRAUGHT CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

On jumping away "Hawaiian Call" was tightened for room between "Jill's Lino" and "El Seigneur", both of which shifted ground slightly.

After passing the 200 metres "After Class (NZ)" was disappointed when unable to obtain a run between "Shulogha (NZ)" and "Adamartaig" where there was not quite sufficient room.

For a short distance after passing the 600 metres "Arabian Adventure (NZ)" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

Race 6 - RAISE A GRAND FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1500 metres:

Near the 1200 metres "My Girl Emma", which was over-racing, had to be checked off the heels of "Walelle".

Shortly after this incident "My Girl Emma", which continued to over-race, was hampered when tightened for room by "Wild Cat", which was also over-racing, and had to shift out to avoid the heels of "Walelle". As a result of this "My Girl Emma", which continued to over-race, had to be checked off the heels of "Restabella".

After passing the 500 metres "Restabella" was inconvenienced due to "Miss Troubles" shifting out after being bumped by "Claret Damsel", which shifted out away from "Serene Waters", which shifted out slightly at this stage.

Shortly after this incident "Claret Damsel" was tightened on to "Wild Cat" by "Miss Troubles" (A. Findlay), which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that A. Findlay was not solely responsible for the incident, they notified him that he should have made more effort to protect his fellow rider.

Rounding the turn near the 600 metres "Restabella" was inconvenienced due to "Ebonize" (Katrina Cosson) shifting in when not sufficiently clear. Katrina Cosson was notified that she must exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

A veterinary examination of "Claret Damsel", which weakened over the concluding stages of the race, revealed no
abnormality.

Race 7 - SPIRAL TRANSPORT HANDICAP - 2000 metres:

No report.

Race 8 - NEC COUNTRY OWNERS CHALLENGE MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:

D. Schmitt, rider of "True Millennium", was dislodged behind the barrier. D. Schmitt re-mounted, and was passed fit to ride.

"Tenterfield Ocha" jumped away awkwardly, and shifted in abruptly.

Also on jumping away "Duelling Roses" got its head up when being restrained.

"French Sky (NZ)" was slow to begin.

"Jordan's Design" hung in in the middle and over the concluding stages of the race.

"Love to Town" laid in under pressure in the straight.

SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of the following races: "Mystic Melody" - Race 7 - and "Jordan's Design" - Race 8.

Random swab samples were taken from "Peace Ruler", winner of Race 3, and "Shulogha (NZ)", winner of race 5.

A random swab sample was taken from "Ebonize", fourth placegetter in Race 6.