Stewards questioned Mr G. Murphy, trainer of Rhinestone Kobie, who lodged a lease with Stewards showing him as the Lessee, of the mare and Mr N. Davis, owner of the mare, with respect to the ownership of Rhinestone Kobie who had a current lease that had not been cancelled. Mr Davis explained to Stewards that he believed the existing lease for Rhinestone Kobie had been cancelled and acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr J. Thorne, who was the previous lessee of the horse, who explained that in his opinion he had signed a cancellation of lease for the mare after taking all the evidence into account, Stewards permitted Rhinestone Kobie to start today. Mr Murphy and Mr Davis were notified that prior to the mare racing again, the ownership must be corrected.

When the gates Louis L'Amour and Purple Beau (NZ) were slow to begin.

Over the concluding stages of the race Song of Nile was inconvenienced by Brazen Prince who shifted out under pressure.

On arrival at the course the Club's Veterinary Surgeon inspected Archway Lady and deemed that the mare had sustained an injury to his offside hip and in his opinion was unfit to take its place in the field. Acting on this advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Archway Lady at 12.10 pm.

Race 3 - Kuta Knights Class 2 Handicap - 1600 Metres

Prior to correct weight, Miss L. Meech, rider of Silken Manor (NZ), third place getter, wished to view the Steward's patrol video and side on version of the race. After viewing the videos, Miss L. Meech did not proceed with this request and correct weight was declared.

Race 4 - Brad Rawiller Class 1 Handicap - 1300 Metres

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Miss K. Jones, trainer of Our Way, who stated to the stewards that due to mechanical problems with her vehicle she was unable to arrive on course at the prescribed time, acting on this advice Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Our Way at 1.33 pm.

On jumping away Darcy's Belle and Legal Reward were tightened for room between Oilcan Harry (NZ) and Capetown Kid which shifted out.

Over the concluding stages Capetown Kid, which had shifted out, was inconvenienced by Oilcan Harry (NZ), which shifted in away from Legal Reward.

Race 5 - Carlton Draught Handicap - 1600 Metres

No report.

Race 6 - Fillies & Mares Class 4 Handicap - 1300 Metres

On jumping away Diamond Carat and Runaway Rhythm (NZ) came together due to both horses shifting ground.

Race 7 - Wolf Blass Class 3 Handicap - 1000 Metres

When the gates opened Bolting was slow to begin.

When asked for an explanation for the improved performance of Gleeso, Mr C. Burgess trainer of the gelding, stated to the Stewards that he could offer no explanation for the geldings improved performance today other than he changed the bit, which allowed Glesso to race more tractable today.

Race 8 - Allen Browell Maiden Plate - 1600 Metres

Acting on a report from the Starter that Mahajini, after being loaded into its barrier stall reared and became cast. Acting on Veterinary advice Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Mahajini at 4.42 pm.

Subsequent to the race stewards ordered the following in relation to betting, all monies bet for a win and/or place and concession betting on Mahajini to be refunded. All successful bets on horses prior to time of withdrawal of Mahajini are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets - 4 cents; Place Bets - 5 cents; Winning Concession Bets - 4 cents; Doubles Bets - 4 cents. All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket.

When the gates opened Baroness of Bambra knuckled. Also on jumping away Shyster and Have And Hold bumped. Shortly after this Have And Hold was inconvenienced when tightened for room between Accordian and Shyster, which shifted out.

Approaching and rounding the home turn Have And Hod was held up for some distance when unable to obtain a clear run.

At the entrance to the straight Vintage Ripa shifted out and brushed the hind quarters of Let's Romance resulting in that mare being turned inwards. Shortly after this Vintage Ripa shifted in away from Let's Romance and then had to be checked to avoid the heels of Accordian (R. Burgess) which shifted out when not clear. When checking Vintage Ripa clipped the heels of Accordian and almost fell. As no one rider was fully responsible for the incident, Stewards took no action other than to notify R. Burgess that he must ensure he is clear of all other runners when shifting ground in future.

SWAB SAMPLES -
Race 1 - Beauciel (NZ) - winner
Race 2 - - Berceuse - winner