LEX LOCI (T Wong A) took charge of its rider on the way to the barriers, was returned to the barriers by the Clerk of the Course where it was inspected by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to race.

BIONIC BOY (R Hanby A) and NIGHT FIGHTER (P Michaelides) were slow away at the start.

EASY CHARLIE (S Gates) jumped in at the start and SWAMP BREEZE (J Borrett) jumped out at the start and contacted with SANNARELLE (S Snell).

LEX LOCI (T Wong A) had to be steadied shortly after leaving the 600 metre mark when EASY CHARLIE (S Gates) and SWAMP BREEZE (J Borrett) shifted in slightly.

Approaching the 400 metre mark LEX LOCI (T Wong A) who was giving ground at the time, became crowded for galloping room when SANNARELLE (S Snell) rolled in slightly and QUICK AS A BLINK (M Allen A) and MORE SHOES (C Kingston) shifted out slightly. As a result LEX LOCI had to be checked by Apprentice Wong.

BEAMISH RED (S Maskiell) laid in in the straight.

Apprentice T Wong was spoken to in regard to his use of the whip on LEX LOCI, was shown the video footage and advised to refrain from using his whip when his horses are out of contention and showing no response.

A post-race veterinary inspection of SWAMP BREEZE (Trainer Allan Stubbs) revealed a small cut to the mare’s off-hind fetlock. It was also noted that the mare had cast an off hind shoe in running.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race QUEST FOR GOLD (Trainer Len Dixon).

Jockey S Maskiell was dislodged from REVECHE on the way to the barriers. The filly was taken to the barriers by the Clerk of the Course. Jockey Maskiell was taken to the barriers by the Stewards. As a result of this horse’s behaviour, the start was delayed approximately two to three minutes. Trainer Royston Carr was advised that a warning had been placed on this filly’s behaviour.

Apprentice R Bradley, the rider of MILITIA, accidentally dropped her whip at approximately the 200 metre mark.

Stewards reprimanded Apprentice E Chan (LADY OF NEVER) under AR-137 (c) for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post. Apprentice Chan was advised that in future stronger action may be taken.

A post-race veterinary inspection of JAMIROQUAI (Trainer Len Porter) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

HEDEMAN (C Burt) over-raced in the early stages.

A post-race veterinary inspection of VATICAN ROSE (Trainer Gary White) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MING D’OR (Trainer Vern Poke) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

As the start was affected, LITTLE PORKIES (NZ) (C Kingston) jumped in and SCARLET MINK (S Snell) jumped out which resulted in BARKER (E Brennen A) becoming buffeted between these two horses.

MATRIX HUNTER (C Burt) was momentarily steadied rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening.

SCARLET MINK (S Snell) laid in throughout in the straight.

On return to scale, it was noted that SCARLET MINK had cast a near hind shoe in running.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MATRIX HUNTER (Trainer Max Wood) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

CRUDONI (T Wong A) was slow into stride and CHATALOT (S Gates) was slow away.

STRATHMORE LUCK (K Bandy) over-raced in the early stages.

Approaching the 600 metre mark TIP THE ATLANTIC (R Hanby A) had to be momentarily steadied when racing in tight room to the inside of REGENT PRINCE (E Chan A) who rolled in slightly.

VALDONI (J Borrett) compounded over the concluding stages. A subsequent post-race veterinary inspection of VALDONI (Trainer Len Watling) revealed the mare to be lame in the near foreleg (bowed tendon). Trainer Mr Len Watling was advised that a veterinary certificate must be tendered before the mare’s next race start.

Light rain fell prior to and during the running of this event.

Stewards granted permission for Jockey P Michaelides to replace the indisposed Jockey D Parish on MASTER SONAR at half a kilogram over the gelding’s allotted weight.

The Club’s veterinary surgeon inspected DONNA MAJELLA (Trainer Bill Ryan) in it race day stall prior to this event as it had sustained a small abrasion to its right hip and another above its right eye in the float en route to the racecourse. DONNA MAJELLA was subsequently passed fit to take its place with the field.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race TAJAZ (Trainer Willie Burt).

Apprentice R Bradley pleaded guilty to a charge under AR-92(12) for failing to claim any portion of her allowance for her rides on WIITIKO in Race 2, LEX LOCI in Race 3 and PAPPA BEAR in Race 6. Apprentice Bradley was subsequently fined the sum of $100. In addition, Stewards also placed an embargo on her accepting rides under 54 kilograms until such time as she can prove to Stewards that she is able to claim a portion of her allowance off 53 kilograms.

Apprentice Michelle Allen was selected for the taking of a sample by means of a breath analyser. The sample returned negative.

Trainer Mr Garry Glover advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Mark Ganderton will be acting on behalf of and taking responsibility for his runners, IMPLOSION and SCENTIAN BELLE at today’s race meeting.

Trainer Mr Vern Proctor advised Stewards that Trainer Mr John Luttrell will be acting as Master and taking responsibility for his apprentice, Edward Brennen at today’s race meeting.