After being loaded in the barrier gates TATTLE TOWN (B McLean) broke through the front, was restrained by its rider and was reloaded after which the start was effected.

MONAGELA (D Crozier) made heavy contact with the first hurdle in the straight on the first occasion with its hind legs.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event I’LL GET BY (Trainer Graeme McCulloch).

AMELINDA was a late scratching by order of Stewards at 8.30 a.m. after receiving a call from trainer Mr Mark Ganderton who stated that he had tried to make contact with both the Tasmanian Turf Club and the Deloraine Turf Club prior to 8.00 am in order to scratch his horse but was unable to make contact with any person at either Club. Following this a message was relayed to TOTE control at 9.00 a.m. to advise that the first emergency LADY RUNYON had gained a start in the field. However, it was established at approximately 12.45 p.m. that TOTE control did not have AMELINDA as a scratching and neither did they have LADY RUNYON as a starter. It was also established that on-course Bookmakers had AMELINDA as a scratching and the majority had priced up on LADY RUNYON. In the circumstances Stewards ordered the late withdrawal of both horses. LADY RUNYON was a late scratching at 12.52 p.m. As LADY RUNYON was quoted at 14-1 at the time of scratching, Stewards ordered a refund on all bets struck prior to 12.52 p.m. and a deduction of 6c in the win and 6c in the place. Stewards ordered a refund on all bets struck on AMELINDA with no further deductions. After inquiring into this report it became apparent that there had been a breakdown in communications in relation to this matter.

ME OLD MUKKA (R Hanby (a)) was slow away at the start.

DAJARRA (C Burt) commenced to lay in at the point of the home turn and continued to lay out throughout in the straight.

SOMERVILLE STAR (K Cook) jumped awkwardly at the start and contacted with MANGO MISS (S McFerran) to its outside.

REGENT PRINCE (S Gates) was slow away.

BELFRY BOUNTY (R Hanby (a)) dipped shortly after the crossing.

Rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening REGENT PRINCE (S Gates) shifted out and made contact with CHARMING PRETENDER (J Borrett) to its outside.

STRAIT RAIDER (R Bradley (a)) laid out in the straight which resulted in Apprentice Bradley having to stop riding and straighten her mount in several occasions.

MANGO MISS (S McFerran) shifted outwards under pressure over the concluding stages.

WILLOW SPRINGS (K Cook), STAR JEUNE (D Parish) and PRIVATE ENSIGN (R Bradley (a)) were slow into stride.

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

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event SILVER LASER (Trainer Barry Campbell).

Stewards questioned Trainer Goggin regarding TRUST FUND’s apparent improved performance today. He stated that in this gelding’s previous start he was trapped wide and was unable to obtain a running position closer to the running rail, today however the gelding was able to lead and this coupled with today’s extra distance in his opinion accounted for the improvement. Stewards noted his explanation.

A post race Veterinary inspection of ELUSIVE LASS revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A post race Veterinary inspection of RUN THE BALL revealed this gelding to be blowing excessively with no lameness evident.

Stewards granted permission for Jockey John MacMillan to ride MING D’OR at 1kg over the weight allotted to this gelding.

PHILANTHROP (D Crozier) stumbled on landing and fell after jumping the first steeple and dislodged Jockey Crozier. As a result of this horse falling KIDDLEWICK (R Kirkpatrick) and MISTY WEATHER (S Ryan) had to take evasive action to avoid the fallen horse and rider. Jockey Crozier took hold of his horse after falling and held onto it until the Clerk of the Course took control of the horse.

DR BARRETT (J Byrne) landed awkwardly after jumping the second of the treble in the home straight on the first occasions and lost its rider. STOLEN ROMANCE (R McKenna) blundered on landing after jumping the first of the treble in the home straight on the second occasion and dislodged its rider. STOLEN ROMANCE was attended to on track by the Club Veterinary Surgeon.

Following Jockey Byrne’s fall he was attended to by on-course Ambulance staff, was placed on a stretcher and moved to the course proper prior to the field completing the treble for the second time. Thereafter Jockey Byrne was moved off the course proper prior to the field making its way onto the course proper to complete the race. Jockey Byrne was transported to hospital by ambulance for observation. Stewards confiscated Jockey Byrne’s skull cap (serial no. A 243712 date of manufacture 2/03 Model DD2 Size M2).

Following Jockey R McKenn’s fall he was examined by on-course Ambulance staff who cleared him of injury. Stewards ascertained that Jockey McKenna’s skull cap did not strike the ground when he fell and consequently did not confiscate his skull cap.

Following Jockey D Crozier’s fall he was examined by on-course Ambulance staff who cleared him of injury. Stewards confiscated the skull cap of Jockey Crozier (serial no. 022701 date of manufacture 5/99 Model No. DD Size M2).

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that STOLEN ROMANCE had sustained a fractured right distal humerus and was subsequently euthanased.

A post race Veterinary inspection of REDITUDE revealed mild lameness in the off fore due to chronic tendon injury to the lower leg. The Veterinary Surgeon advised that no further action was required.

A post race Veterinary inspection of FLASH CROWN revealed minor lacerations to the off fore.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event MISTY WEATHER (Trainer Michael Trinder).

LAKE ARTHUR (R Hanby (a)) had to be steadied off the heels of CHARLIE RAAMI (S McFerran) rounding the home turn.

Shortly after straightening LAKE ARTHUR (R Hanby (a)) commenced to lay in, shifted in and brushed with CHARZARD (C Burt) to its inside who became crowded between this gelding and CHARLIE RAAMI (S McFerran).

AVENGEFUL (J Borrett) had a tendency to lay in in the straight.

At ST CATHARINES (D Parish) and CRUDONI (T Wong (a)) momentarily brushed at about the 50m mark when both horses shifted ground marginally.

AKIN (J Borrett) became buffeted between TRUMPED STAR (T Wong (a)) and MASTER SONAR (S Gates) shortly after the start and as a result lost some ground.

TAL JACK (R Hanby (a)) shifted in when being restrained by its rider shortly after leaving the 900m mark and as a result MASTER SONAR (S Gates) became crowded for galloping room to its inside. Stewards showed Apprentice Hanby the video of the incident and reminded of her obligations when shifting ground.

Jockey S McFerran was spoken to by Stewards regarding her use of the whip of SPENBAR SECRET and was advised to refrain from using the whip in future when her horses are showing no response.

A post race Veterinary inspection of AKIN revealed no obvious abnormality.