* Apprentice Kellie Cook was involved in a motor vehicle accident en route to the course and was unable to fulfil her riding commitments on medical advice.

** Apprentice R Bradley was involved in a motor vehicle accident en route to the course and was unable to fulfil her riding commitments on medical advice.

Stewards will advice both Apprentice Cook and Apprentice Bradley will be required to tender a medical certificate of fitness prior to taking part in trackwork, trials or races.

Stewards downgraded the track to SLOW at 12.20 p.m. A public announcement was made to this effect.

RACE 1 - QANTASLINK NEWCASTLE STEEPLECHASE - 3300 METRES - 5 RUNNERS

Prior to the event it was established that DR. BARRETT’s (R Lane) saddle had broken and as a result had to be replaced before leaving the mounting yard.

Jumping the 2nd and 3rd steeple on the first occasion in the front straight KIDDLEWICK (K Wynne) jumped awkwardly and at the 3rd steeple inconvenienced FLASH CROWN (K Whelan) slightly on landing.

At the second steeple in the front straight on the second occasion DR. BARRETT (R Lane) jumped and landed awkwardly, and Jockey R Lane became unbalanced for several strides.

Racing down the back straight on the final occasion KIDDLEWICK (K Wynne) jumped all three steeples awkwardly.

At the 1st steeple in the straight on the final occasion both KIDDLEWICK (K Wynne) and DR. BARRETT (R Lane) contacted the steeple heavily on takeoff.

FLASH CROWN (K Whelan) got its tongue over the bit during the running of this event.

RACE 2 - QUANTASLINK DE HAVILLAND DASH 8 MAIDEN PLATE (DIVISION 1) - 1175 METRES - 13 RUNNERS

The commencement of this race was delayed 6 minutes due to gear having to be changed on SOUTHERN PORT (L Goodrick) and also delay in the horse’s being able to go onto the track while the steeples from the first race were being removed.

As the start was effected MANGO MISS (R Hanby) was slow into stride.

ALBRONQUEST (K Bandy) jumped sideways at the start and contacted with ALI’S BEST (S Tsaikos).

Rounding the 600 m turn SCOTCHIE (W Stacey (a)) laid in onto the heels of WYNTON BELLE (J Borrett) and had to be steadied by its rider, and thereafter shifted outwards and slightly inconvenienced GIZO (T Wong (a)).

SHOEYOCHA (S Snell) laid in over the concluding stages.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event ALBRONQUEST (Trainer Wayne Curran).

RACE 3 - QANTASLINK CANBERRA MAIDEN PLATE (DIVISION 2) - 1175 METRES - 11 RUNNERS

AMELINDA (C Kingston) was slow into stride and in the early stages of the event this filly began to race erratically and ran out, and racing towards the 700 m mark took charge of the rider and shifted ground outwards.

KIMBERLEY QUEST (J Borrett) raced greenly in the middle and latter stages of the event.

At approximately the 400m mark ME OLD MUKKA (S Snell) shifted ground outwards to obtain a clear run to the outside of DIVULGENCE (D Parish) and in doing so slightly inconvenienced OUTLAW LASSIE (B McCoull) onto MATANE (K Bandy).

Stewards interviewed Trainer M Ganderton and enquired into the reasons for AMELINDA entering the mounting yard late. Stewards noted Trainer Ganderton’s explanation that the filly proved difficult to saddle and advised him that nonetheless he was expected to present his horses in time.

Stewards spoke to Jockey C Kingston on the racing manners of his mount AMELINDA. Stewards also questioned Trainer M Ganderton on the racing manners of AMELINDA and showed him the film of the race. Stewards advised Trainer Ganderton that AMELINDA was stood down from racing under the terms of LR 5 (l) until such time as it trialled to the satisfaction of Stewards.

RACE 4 - QANTASLINK BAE 146 CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1175 METRES - 9 RUNNERS

JACARANDA PARK (T Wong (a)) had a tendency to lay in over the concluding stages of the event.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MCBAIN revealed that this gelding had bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer Gary White’s Stable Foreman Mr David Moore was advised of the provisions of AR.53A (4) and MCBAIN 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 23rd March 2003, whereafter it is to satisfactorily trial over at least 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward.

A post race Veterinary inspection of MADE DOWN UNDER revealed blood in the mouth on return to Scale, which was of no significance.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event MADE DOWN UNDER (Trainer Barry Campbell).

RACE 5 - QANTASLINK DEVONPORT FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1380 METRES - 8 RUNNERS

SOMETHING GORGEOUS (C Kingston) was slow into stride.

PINTERRYON (S Snell) was held up for a run from entering the home straight until the last 50m where it obtained a clear run.

At about the 200m mark Jockey K Bandy (AKIN) shifted out to obtain a clear run and in doing so forced SANDANONA (J Borrett) to shift ground outwards onto MARI CHA (K Pires (a)).

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event MISS TIFFANY (Trainer Catherine Jordan).

RACE 6 - QANTASLINK MELBOURNE COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 2 - 1380 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

TAKAMO (C Kingston) was slow away.

A post race Veterinary inspection of ROMAN ECLIPSE revealed blood in the mouth on return to Scale, which was of no significance.

RACE 7 - QANTASLINK 717 JET MAIDEN/CLASS 1 PLATE - 1800 METRES - 13 RUNNERS

METSOLA was a late scratching at 1.50 p.m. by order of Stewards as there was no suitable rider available.

WESTERN CHEER (S Tsaikos) jumped sideways at the start and contacted TAL QORMI (L Goodrick).

Running out of the straight on the 1st occasion WESTERN CHEER (S Tsaikos) began to over-race and running to the 1100m mark shifted ground outwards and contacted with ZARDONI (K Moore).

WESTERN CHEER (S Tsaikos) tired noticeably over the final 600 metres.

A post race Veterinary inspection of WESTERN CHEER established the filly was blowing significantly and showed an elevated heart rate but recovered within 10 minutes. The Veterinary Surgeon also reported the filly had blood in the mouth on return to Scale, which was of no significance and reported there were no other abnormalities.

A post race Veterinary inspection of ACE OF JEWELS revealed blood in the mouth on return to Scale, which was of no significance.

A swab sample was taken from DEVON DU MONDE (Trainer Terry Roles).

RACE 8 - QANTASLINK HANDICAP - 1600 METRES - 9 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed until 3.47 p.m. when Jockey S Snell the rider of the second placed runner SILVER LASER lodged a protest against the first placed runner MISLAID (B McCoull). Stewards dismissed the protest and the Judge’s placings were confirmed. It was established that at about the 200m mark MISLAID (B McCoull) laid in behind SILVER LASER (S Snell) and at approximately the 100m mark SILVER LASER shifted ground outwards and made contact with MISLAID.

LOVE ME BACK (C Kingston) and WILLOW SPRINGS (D Parish) were slow to begin.

ALL GO (S Tsaikos) travelled wide through the middle stages of the event.

Stewards found Jockey S Snell guilty of a charge under AR 165 (3), frivolous protest, the particulars of the charge being that whilst riding SILVER LASER he lodged a protest against MISLAID (B McCoull) when there were no firm grounds. Jockey Snell was fined the sum of $100.00 and has the right of Appeal.

Jockey D Pires (BUNDALAGUAH) was reprimanded by Stewards under AR 144 for failing to weigh in when finishing 5th.

RACE 9 - QANTASLINK MT. HOTHAM CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1800 METRES - 11 RUNNERS

As the start was effected CHOKITO (B McCoull) got its near hind leg up onto the side rail in the barriers and then on jumping contacted the side of the barrier causing him to lose several lengths.

GRIGIO (C Kingston) became crowded for room when racing to the inside of BOMBAY BOY (S Snell) at about the 1700m mark.

STOLEN ROMANCE (R Hanby (a)) and ELUSIVE LASS (J Borrett) made contact at about the 1600m mark.

BOMBAY BOY (S Snell) laid out over the concluding stages.

On return to Scale it was established that SPRINGHILL LASS’s (S Tsaikos) circingle had broken. Stewards inspected the gear and nothing untoward was found.

A post race Veterinary inspection of STOLEN ROMANCE revealed blood in the mouth on return to Scale, which was of no significance

RACE 10 - QANTASLINK MILDURA CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1175 METRES - 7 RUNNERS

OUR MARFOO (NZ) (T Wong (a)) threw its head in the air at the start.

On the home turn SOME CHEER (J Geard (a)) shifted ground outwards causing MUSTIN MAYPOLE (S Tsaikos) to cover more ground than necessary.

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