Stewards ordered pacifiers off all runners due to track conditions following the running of Race 1.

Trainer Royston Carr advised Stewards that Trainer K H Dixon would be in charge of his runner PLATINO and Apprentice Ruth Bradley at today’s racemeeting.

BIONIC BOY (K Sanderson) stood flatfooted at the start and lost many lengths.

In view of this gelding’s behaviour Stewards advised Trainer P Quarrell that a warning had been placed on it. She was further advised that if this gelding fails to jump on terms with the field in future Stewards may consider requiring it to trial before racing again.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event ROSEWOOD RIVERS (Trainer Graeme McCulloch).

Trainer Leon Wells was charged $27.50 for the use of the Club colours on LADY ETOILE.

The start of this race was delayed by approximately two minutes due to the horses arriving late at the barriers.

VALDONI (R Bradley) raced in red and green quarters, black sleeves, and not in the colours as shown in the racebook. A public announcement was made to that effect prior to the event.

BORN TO HUSTLE (B McCoull) jumped out at the start and contacted with ROBESPIERRE (R Hanby (a)) who in turn contacted with CREGANNA (T Atkin).

LADY ETOILE (T Wong (a)) was slow to muster early speed.

Approaching the 800m mark ARKCROFT (K Sanderson) who was racing green at the time was placed awkwardly on the heels of BORN TO HUSTLE (B McCoull) who was over-racing. As a result ARKCROFT had to switch out over the heels of BORN TO HUSTLE to obtain clear running.

BORN TO HUSTLE (B McCoull) was held up for a short distance rounding the home turn prior to straightening and thereafter, shortly after straightening, had to switch out over the heels of ROYAL ASSAULT (S Maskiell) to obtain clear running and in doing so brushed with MAN IN A RUSH (S Snell) for a number of strides.

EDIYM (W Stacey (a)) raced green in the straight and shifted out at about the 100m mark and thereafter shifted ground inwards over the concluding stages.

DUCHESS OF NIME (S McFerran) also raced green in the straight.

A Veterinary examination of ROBESPIERRE on arrival at the course revealed a graze to the off fore pastern which had occurred during transport. The Veterinary Surgeon passed ROBESPIERRE fit to race.

The start of Race 3 was delayed by approximately one minute as a result of the delay experienced in Race 2.

WESTERN ROMEO (B McCoull) jumped out at the start which resulted in BOBBIE ROSE (T Atkin) becoming crowded between this horse and THE DEVIL’S TATTOO (S Gates).

SPECIAL HONEY (J Borrett) was slow into stride.

Approaching the 800m mark AROMA ROYALE (R Hanby (a)) shifted in, shortly thereafter THE DEVIL’S TATTOO (S Gates) got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance and switched to the outside of this gelding.

LE TOUCH (K Cook) shifted ground inwards over the concluding stages.

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey S Maskiell (GREY INTRIGUE) wished to view the video of the race with a view to lodging to protest. After viewing the video Jockey Maskiell elected not to protest and correct weight was announced at 1.05 p.m.

SINODAL (R Hanby (a)) was slow away losing approximately 2-3 lengths at the start.

AMBER SHORE (B McCoull) jumped out at the start and contacted with ALLEY CHAT (C Kingston). Shortly thereafter AMBER SHORE had to be steadied off the heels of PYENGANA (S Snell) who had shifted in slightly.

ALLEY CHAT (D Kingston) was awkwardly placed between SINODAL (R Hanby (a)) and FAIR PRAISE (NZ) (D Pires (a)) between the 500m and 400m marks.

DALWINA (W Stacey (a)) switched out for a clear run approaching the 200m mark and in doing so FAIR PRAISE (NZ) (D Pires (a)), who had shifted in slightly after making contact with SINODAL (R Hanby (a)), had to be momentarily steadied by its rider.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event HASTY QUEEN (Trainer Allan Stubbs).

LADY RUNYON (S Maskiell) and MATANE (K Bandy) were slow away.

WINDAWAY (J Borrett) raced wide rounding the turn at the 1200m mark.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event MARI CHA (Trainer John Blacker)

Jockey L Goodrick (CICERO) was found guilty of a charge under AR 175 (k) for presenting in the mounting yard in incorrect colours and was fined the sum of $25. Jockey Goodrick has the right of Appeal.

LORRELEE (D Parish) jumped out at the start, as a result CICERO (L Goodrick) became buffeted between this horse and LITTLE PORKIES (NZ) and blundered.

HANROYD (J Geard (a)) shifted out sharply shortly after the start and contacted with BARNWELL (S Gates).

EASY AS (R Bradley (a)) had a tendency to lay in in the straight.

PONTOON (T Atkin) was eased out of the event approaching the home turn shortly after leaving the 400m mark and on return to scale it was established that this gelding had bled from both nostrils.

A post-race veterinary inspection of PONTOON confirmed that this gelding had bled from both nostrils. Trainer Dean Wells was advised of the provisions of AR-53A (4) and PONTOON may not be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of two (2) months and it may not start in any race for a period of three (3) months effective 25/5/2003, whereafter it is to satisfactorily trial over at least 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward.

A post race Veterinary inspection of MARBLE revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event LITTLE PORKIES (NZ) (Trainer Gary White).

Approaching the 200m mark EL DOC (T Atkin) shifted out slightly and in turn carried DAUBERWIN (D Parish) outwards. As a result of this movement MR. FRISKY STAR (R Hanby (a)) shied outwards and away from DAUBERWIN, got its head up and had to be checked by its rider. As a result of this incident DEEP RISING (K Bandy) who was following had to be steadied by its rider.

On return to scale it was established that EL DOC (T Atkin) cast a near hind plate in running.

A post race Veterinary inspection of TIME TO LEAD revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A post race Veterinary inspection of MISS MOXIE revealed no obvious abnormalities.

BLESS THE LAD (B McCoull) jumped out at the start and contacted with CAUSE TO GOSSIP (T Atkin).

Approaching the crossing at about the 800m mark NEVERTRICE (S Gates) shifted in slightly onto MISLAID (R Hanby (a)). As a result MIDDAY MATINEE (K Bandy) racing between MISLAID, and BLESS THE LAD (B McCoull) to its inside became crowded for galloping room and had to be checked by its rider and lost some ground in consequence. After inquiring into this incident Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one rider and in the circumstances took no further action. Stewards noted in particular that after NEVERTRICE had shifted inwards Jockey Gates had relieved the pressure. Following this incident NEVERTRICE shifted in again approaching the 700m mark resulting in Jockey Gates having to straighten this mare.

BLESS THE LAD (B McCoull) was held up for a clear run for a number of strides approaching the home turn. Thereafter BLESS THE LAD was again held up for a clear run over the concluding 100 metres of the event when CAUSE TO GOSSIP (T Atkin) shifted ground inwards slightly under pressure.

A post race Veterinary inspection of SILVER LASER revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A post race Veterinary inspection of MISLAID revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the third placegetter of the event MIDDAY MATINEE (Trainer Wayne Curran).

Apprentice E Chan the rider of RIVIERA PRINCE was shown the video of the concluding stages of the event and was spoken to in the presence of his master Mr Gary White in regard to his use of the whip. Apprentice Chan was advised to refrain from using the whip in future when his horses are out of contention and show no response to the whip.

A post-race veterinary inspection of RIVIERA PRINCE confirmed that this gelding had bled from both nostrils. Trainer Gary White was advised of the provisions of AR-53A (4) and RIVIERA PRINCE may not be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of two (2) months and it may not start in any race for a period of three (3) months effective 25/5/2003, whereafter it is to satisfactorily trial over at least 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward.

A post race Veterinary examination of AMU DARYA revealed no obvious abnormalities,

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event COOL VILLA (Trainer Helen Patterson).

At about the 600m mark JACARANDA PARK (T Wong (a)) who was giving ground at the time became tightened for room between LUNAR TIARA (J Nevin (a)) and PINTERRYON (R Hanby (a)).

A post race Veterinary inspection of RUN THE BALL (NZ) revealed that this gelding pulled up in severe respiratory distress and also exhibiting ataxia. In view of this report Stewards will advise Trainer Terry Roles that this gelding is to trial satisfactorily before its next race start.

The Veterinary surgeon reported that on return to the birdcage area following the running of this event DISGUISE THE EYES collapsed and died.

Apprentice R Bradley was found guilty of a charge under LR 19 (h) (iii) for failing to claim any portion of her allowance when weighing out for EASY AS (Race 6) and FAMILIAR TYCOON (Race 10). Stewards fined Apprentice Bradley the sum of $100. She has the right of Appeal.