STEWARDS' Reports for racing at ROSEHILL GARDENS, FLEMINGTON and EAGLE FARM read:

 

ROSEHILL GARDENS

RACE 1: The Schweppervescence 1400m:
Giuliani and Double Happy bumped on jumping due to both horses shifting ground. Careless and Scratch Me Lucky bumped shortly after the start. Hampton Court jumped awkwardly. Tashbeeh ran out, hampering Careless. Approaching the first turn near the 1100m, after initially being bumped by Lord Beckworth, Careless had to be steadied away from the heels of Scratch Me Lucky, which shifted in and away from Veuvelicious. A short distance later Bachman, which was overracing, had to be checked away from the heels of Hampton Court when the pace was steadied. In the incident Bachman ran out, resulting in Lord Beckworth being checked away from the heels of Scratch Me Lucky. Again at the 1000m Bachman had to be checked away from the heels of Hampton Court. On the home turn Careless had to be steadied off the heels of Veuvelicious when taken out by Lord Beckworth. Khrysler laid in under pressure in the straight.

When questioned, T Berry, rider of Hampton Court, reported that his mount was under pressure throughout and failed to handle the heavy going. A post-race veterinary examination of Hampton Court did not reveal any abnormalities.

When questioned regarding the performance of Giuliani, C Schofield stated that he had intended to lead or be outside the lead, but when Spicy Sure improved to his inside, despite his urging, Giuliani was unable to obtain a position closer to the fence and weakened in the straight, after failing to handle the heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination of Giuliani did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Mr M Newnham agreed with the reports of the respective riders that their mounts had failed to handle the heave track. He undertook to report if there is anything amiss with Hampton Court and Giuliani subsequent to the race.

A post-race veterinary examination of Tashbeeh, which weakened when wide without cover throughout, did not reveal any abnormalities. A post-race veterinary examination of Bachman revealed the colt to have sustained a wound on to the offside fore cannon. Veuvelicious twisted its near hind plate in running.

RACE 2: TAB.COM.AU Neville Sellwood Stakes 2000m:
Maluckyday had to be steadied off the heels of Entirely Platinum on jumping. Moriarty shifted out and bumped Less Is More. Close to the finish line Moriarty, which was inclined to lay out, had to be steadied off the heels of Entirely Platinum, which shifted in.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Julienas, T Berry stated that the gelding travelled well in the lead, but was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off. Stable representative Mr M Newnham stated the stable had a jumping career in mind for Julienas, which has does not have a good wet track record. A post-race veterinary examination of Julienas revealed the gelding to have abraded its off hind bumper.

When questioned regarding Hippopus being further back today, T Clark stated he rode his mount aggressively early, but it did not muster the speed he expected and he took up a handy position midfield. Stable representative M Newnham put the improvement in Hippopus’s performance today down to the wet track and improved fitness after its 5th placing at Warwick Farm on 20 March 2014.

RACE 3: Sebring Stakes 1200m:
Flamberge knuckled over on jumping away. Hot Snitzel lost its near fore plate on jumping away. Bull Point and Temple Of Boom came together at the top of the straight, as Bull Point was disappointed for a run to the outside of the heels of Bennetta.

When questioned, G Schofield, rider of That’s A Good Idea, stated that his mount was slow to begin and failed to show its normal early speed in the soft going. He added, whilst That’s A Good Idea was trapped wide without cover, it never handled the heavy track at any stage and weakened in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of That’s A Good Idea did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J Pride stated that, in his opinion, That’s A Good Idea did not handle the heavy track and he will endeavor to avoid such tracks in future. Mr Pride undertook to report if there is anything amiss with That’s A Good Idea subsequent to the race.

RACE 4: Ascend Sales Trophies Emancipation Stakes 1500m:
Sharnee Rose was slow to begin. Wistful and Floria overraced in the middle stages.

RACE 5: Nathan Berry Tulloch Stakes 2000m:
Shikra was slow to begin. Star Wars jumped out at the start, hampering Vilanova. Brettan shifted in at the start, taking Best Case in onto Show The World.

An inquiry was conducted into the reason for Star Wars being checked making the first turn. It was established that Show The World (C Williams) initially was inclined to shift in away from Brettan, which, together with Atlante, was working forward and commencing to shift course towards the rails. Whilst the Stewards accepted that his mount was inclined to lay in, C Williams was nevertheless remprimanded for failing to make sufficient effort, after being clear of Brettan, to give horses to his inside the room to which they were entitled. On the home turn Rodway shifted out, hampering Star Wars. Vilanova, which was following, had to come to the outside of Star Wars to continue its run.

When questioned, H Bowman, rider of High Tec, stated his mount overraced a little early, then settled well, but was most disappointing in its failure to respond to his riding. Co-trainer Mr T Busuttin stated that High Tec had pleased in its work going into the race and it was now his intention to have the colt fully vetted. He added that High Tec will now be spelled. A post-race veterinary examination of High Tec revealed the colt to be displaying a poor post-race recovery.

RACE 6: The BMW 2400m:
Silent Achiever shifted out away from Angola at the start, tightening Brigantin out onto Sertorius, which was awkwardly placed on the heels of It’s A Dundeel.

When questioned regarding It’s A Dundeel racing back in the field, J McDonald stated that connections had felt the horse raced too far forward in the Ranvet Stakes on 22 March 2014 at Rosehill and wished the horse to be ridden where comfortable. He added that, from his barrier, he was unable to find a position and therefore was obliged to ease back towards the tail of the field.

A post-race veterinary examination of Foreteller revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Mr C Waller advised that Foreteller will now be spelled.

RACE 7: Vinery Stud Stakes 2000m:
The Club's Veterinary Officer inspected Rising Romance prior to the race, which has an unusual gait, and passed the filly fit to start. A further examination of Rising Romance behind the barriers passed the filly fit to start. All Cerise began awkwardly. Rising Romance shifted out at the start, taking Define out, causing Lucia Valentina to be crowded out onto Artistic Lass, which in turn was crowded onto the hindquarter of All My Loving.

C Reith, rider of Casino Dancer, was reprimanded for shifting in at the 1800m and causing Marianne to be steadied. C Schofield, rider of Solicit was reprimanded for shifted in shortly afterwards, resulting in Casino Dancer being taken in and Miss Mossman having to be restrained off the heels of that runner. The Stewards accepted that Miss Mossman overreacted badly in the incident and had to be continually checked off the heels of Casino Dancer in the run to the first turn.

At the 600m Rising Romance was held up on the back of Miss Mossman. At the entrance to the straight, when Zanbagh shifted out to improve around Marianne, Suavito had to be steadied and Missvonn, which was commencing to improve, had to be checked away from the heels of that runner. At the 200m Define was briefly crowded as Rising Romance improved to the outside of the heels of All My Loving. Rising Romance was held up for a run at the entrance to the straight.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of Lucia Valentina, trainer Mr K Lees stated that he was not disappointed with the filly’s unplaced effort in the Coolmore Stakes, as she was not able to finish off the race in the best part of the track. He added that the filly was suited being up in distance today and was further advantaged by racing against her own age.

When questioned, N Rawiller, rider of Miss Mossman, stated his mount began awkwardly and then was obliged to race further back in the slow tempo than he had intended to be. As a result, Miss Mossman overraced badly and never got into a rhythm and did not finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination of Miss Mossman did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 8: Tooheys New Golden Slipper 1200m:
Memorial, which was kicked to the inside of the near hind gaskin in the mounting yard, was inspected in the mounting yard and again behind the barriers and passed fit to start. Mossfun got its head down as the gates opened and missed the start as a result. Valentia and Bring Me The Maid came together at the start.

T Clark, rider of Law, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that he permitted his mount to shift in passing the 1100m when insufficiently clear of Risen From Doubt, resulting in Risen From Doubt directing Bring Me The Maid in onto the hindquarter of Valentia and Bring Me The Maid losing its rightful running. After taking into account his guilty plea and T Clark’s excellent riding record, which was free of any suspensions since November 2010, the Stewards issued a penalty of three meetings to commence on Sunday, 13 April 2014 and to expire on Sunday 20 April 2014, on which day he may ride.

Bring Me The Maid and Risen From Doubt were inclined to overrace in the early stages. Rounding the home turn Risen From Doubt was held up and had to switch to the outside of the heels of Law to continue into clear running. After initially being taken out by Bring Me The Maid, Valentia (T Berry) shifted out near the 200m, hampering Alpha Miss, which was commencing to give ground. T Berry was told to exercise care. Near the 50m Eloping blundered badly. Ghibellines, which was following, had to shift out abruptly to avoid that runner and, in so doing, took Modoc out onto Valentia, which bumped heavily with Risen From Doubt. A post-race veterinary examination of Eloping did not reveal any abnormalities.

When questioned, D Oliver stated that Cornrow did not handle the heavy track. A post-race veterinary examination of Cornrow did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 9: Doncaster Prelude 1500m:
Malavio and Lucky Chappy were slow to begin. Weary and I’m Imposing were tightened on jumping away between Strawberry Boy and The Great Snowman, both of which shifted ground. Diametric git the running rail and became unbalanced near the 900m. At the 800m Rhythm To Spare had to be restrained when it pulled its way up inside the heels of Lucky Chappy. Leebaz laid in approaching the 300m and struck the running rail. I’m Imposing shifted in near the 70m, inconveniencing Malavio.

When questioned concerning the performance of Strawberry Boy, N Rawiller stated his mount travelled well until it struck the very heavy section of the track near the 700m, whereby it lost its action and failed to respond to his riding from that point. Trainer M P Moody indicated that, whilst he was of the view 1500m was a little short in distance today for Strawberry Boy, he shared the view of N Rawiller that Strawberry Boy did not handle today’s track. He undertook to report if there is anything amiss with Strawberry Boy subsequent to the race and stated he would look to now start the gelding over additional ground and on a firmer surface. A post-race veterinary examination of Strawberry Road revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery.

When questioned regarding Weary racing in an off pace position today, H Bowman stated his instructions had been to take up a midfield position, however, when Weary jumped well, he elected not to restrain it and, as a consequence, raced further forward than had been anticipated.

FLEMINGTON

Race 1 – PRUDENTIAL PLATE - 1400 metres: 

Prior to the commencement of the meeting connections advised that Celeritas would be ridden back today from the wide barrier.

Soosa Rama was slow to begin.

Near the 700m Sweet Starlett was trailing Soosa Rama, which did have a tendency to carry its head on the side, and as Sweet Starlett was being restrained to gain some cover behind Soosa Ram it contacted a heel, blundered and dislodged apprentice P Moloney.  P Moloney was taken to hospital for observation and it was later reported that he had fractured his left ankle.  The Stewards deemed this incident to be accidental.

Inside the final 100m Native Land had some difficulty in obtaining clear running and was then held up approaching the winning post when disappointed for clear running.

M Zahra (Soosa Rama) explained after that filly’s disappointing performance that it sweated up in the mounting yard prior to the race and in his opinion has come to the end of its preparation.   A post race veterinary examination of Soosa Rama failed to reveal any abnormalities and a swab sample was taken for analysis.

J McNeil (Duble Barrel Daisy) reported his mount was disappointing after it sweated up in the mounting yard and in his opinion was at the end of its preparation.  A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormal findings and trainer Mr D Weir confirmed that Duble Barrel Daisy would now be spelled.

Race 2 – VOBIS GOLD INGOT - 1200 metres: 

Jarklin was a late withdrawal on veterinary advice at 7.55am and trainer Mr R Symons will submit a veterinary certificate in respect of it.

Roar Abliberty was slow to begin.

Inside the final 400m Easy Drama laid in under pressure.  Rider V Duric was reprimanded for using his whip in a forehand manner six times prior the 100m which is one more than permissible under the rules. 

Near the 300m Second Option shifted in under pressure and bumped Escamillo, then shifted back out getting unbalanced when having to be steadied to avoid the heels of Easy Drama.

L Currie (Singularity) was fined $300 for using his whip six times in a forehand manner which is one time more than permissible under the rules.  In assessing penalty Stewards took into account L Currie’s recent record.

A post race veterinary examination of Second Option, which performed below expectations, failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Post race endoscopy of Roar Abliberty detected a degree of mucus / mucopus that may have affected the horse’s racing performance.

Race 3 – MAIDSTONE HANDICAP - 1400 metres: 

Aliyana (NZ) was a late withdrawal on veterinary advice at 8.35am and co-trainer Mr J Cummings will submit a veterinary certificate in respect of it.

Notice Received (NZ) was a late withdrawal on veterinary advice at 1.02pm when it injured itself in the float en route to the course.  Betting deductions: double bets 5c in the dollar.

Prior to the commencement of the meeting connections advised that Rose Pattern would be ridden forward today.  Rose Pattern settled second.

Pamukkale (NZ) was slow to begin and was then tightened for room by Misscatelli, which shifted out.

Crystalised (NZ) was hampered at the start by Unscrupulous which shifted out.

Rose Pattern became unbalanced shortly after the start when contacted by Gig which had been taken out by First Print which had also shifted out.

Shortly after the start Spending (NZ) was tightened for room between Mitford Sister and Rose Pattern, which had continued to shift out after receiving a bump from the inside.

Mitford Sister raced wide without cover.

Catered had difficulty in obtaining clear running in the straight and near the 200m was disappointed for clear running between Gig and First Print which shifted out. Catered then shifted back towards the inside and was again held up for clear running until near the 80m.

Over the concluding stages Misscatelli, which was making ground, had difficulty in obtaining clear running.

J Noonan (Rose Pattern) was severely reprimanded for using his whip six times in a forehand manner prior to the 100m, which is one more than permissible under the rules.

Post race veterinary examination of Spending (NZ) identified the presence of blood at both nostrils. Spending (NZ) shall not without permission of the Stewards: (a) be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of two months thereafter; (b) start in any race for a period of three months, and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1000m in the presence of a Steward however the stable advised that Spending (NZ) would now be retired.

Race 4 – SMITHFIELD HANDICAP - 1200 metres: 

Pilly’s Wish was a late withdrawal on veterinary advice at 1.05pm when it injured itself in the float en route to the course.  Betting deductions: double bets 12c in the dollar.

By The Grace was slow to begin.

Vero Beach jumped awkwardly, making contact with the right hand side of the starting stall.

Miracle To Me was tightened for room near the 200m between By The Grace and Melrose Place which was shifting out.

Approaching the finishing line Melrose Place had to be steadied when tightened for room between The Quarterback and Consorting, which shifted out.

A post race veterinary examination of Hard Stride, which performed below expectations, failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 5 – VOBIS GOLD REEF - 1600 metres: 

Lord Da Vinci knuckled at the start.

Megamind checked at the start when tightened for room by Written Up which shifted in and then had its hindquarters turned resulting in the gelding becoming unbalanced.

Boombuster jumped awkwardly and made contact with Gambaccini which became unbalanced.

Devil Woman jumped awkwardly and out onto Red Spider which then shifted out and tightened Resistant out onto Trust In A Gust which was also tightened.

Storm Approach jumped awkwardly.

Lord Da Vinci raced keenly in the early stages and took some time to settle.

Worth A Ransom raced wide without cover.

Word Of Mouth was eased down in the straight.  Its rider S King explained after the race that approaching the 300m he had to check his mount when disappointed for a run between Lord Da Vinci and Inafrenzy, which was weakening.  A post race veterinary examination of Word Of Mouth revealed the gelding had sustained a laceration to its off hind leg.

Resistant lost its near fore plate and Red Spyder lost its off fore plate in running.

L Nolen (Storm Approach) said from the wide barrier draw it wasn’t his intention to ride the gelding in a forward position but was left with no other option other than to remain wide without cover and was then pressured mid-race by Written and in his view this was the reason why the gelding failed to finish the race off.  He added that Storm Approach would be better suited once stepped up to 2000m.

J Beriman reported that in her opinion Written had come to the end of its preparation.  A post race veterinary examination of Written revealed no abnormalities.

B Rawiller (Trust In A Gust) explained that after suffering interference at the start he was left with no other option but to have to ride his mount conservatively in the early stages, which was not the pre-race plan as he was to have the colt in a much more forward position on settling.

C Symons (Inafrenzy) explained that it was not his instructions to go forward however his mount jumped away well and was obliged to press on to avoid being caught extremely wide. 

Race 6 – COMMUNITY RACEDAY HANDICAP - 2000 metres: 

Hvasstan raced three wide without cover.

Near the 700m Keep De Rose (NZ) got its head up when being steadied off the heels of Tunes and shifted out taking Hvasstan out across the running of Zabeelionaire (NZ) which had to be steadied.  Godspiel and Prairie Star (FR) which were following were steadied in consequence.

Our Voodoo Prince lost its near fore plate during the race.

Apprentice J Cartwright (Hvasstan) was reprimanded for using his whip six times in a forehand manner prior to the 100m which is one time more than permissible under the rules.

Apprentice J Childs (Supremacy (NZ)) was severely reprimanded for weighing in in excess of a half kilogram over his declared weight.  Stewards took into account his good record under this rule.

Apprentice K Mallyon rider of Duplicity Jones (NZ) (sixth placegetter) was severely reprimanded for failing to ride her mount out hands and heels to the winning post.  Stewards were satisfied her actions did not affect the final placings.

A post race veterinary examination of Keep De Rose (NZ) failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 7 – BRAYBROOK HANDICAP - 1000 metres: 

Decircles was examined by the RV veterinary surgeon after arriving on course and was passed suitable to race.

Duke Of Cornwall jumped awkwardly and was then tightened for room by My Survivor which shifted in.

Passing the 200m Duke Of Cornwall was steadied when crowded for room between Henwood (NZ) and Stratcombe which shifted out.

Also passing the 200m My Survivor was steadied away from the heels of Menage A Charge which was giving ground.

After the running of the race the RV veterinary surgeon reported that Menage A Charge had bled from both nostrils.  As this is the second time Menage A Charge has bled, the filly is now barred from racing in Australia.

Race 8 – MACAULAY HANDICAP - 1400 metres: 

Shewan and Bec Said No Credit began slowly.

Adamantium (NZ) jumped awkwardly.

Chile Express (NZ) raced ungenerously in the middle stages and near the 700m was checked to avoid the heels of Count Of Limonade (IRE).

Smokin’ Joey raced wide without cover.

Near the 250m Bec Said No Credit had to be steadied and shifted out to obtain clear running when avoiding the heels of Hosting, which was under pressure.

C Symons could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of Hosting today.  A post race veterinary examination of Hosting revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg and trainer Mr G Eurell was advised that a veterinary clearance is required prior to Hosting racing again.

 

EAGLE FARM

Race 1: AON RISK SOLUTIONS QTIS 2YO H'CAP - 1000m
Correct weight was delayed to enable T. Bell, rider of 4th placegetter SARISARA, to view the photo finish. After viewing the print, T. Bell was satisfied with the Judge's placings and correct weight was declared on the numbers semaphored.
CANNIZZARO (M. Cahill) bounded as the gates were released and lost ground.
DEUCED (R. McMahon) was slow to begin.
In the early stages RUNWAY ANGEL (L. Cassidy) was inclined to hang out and bumped heavily with WAFFLE (C. Munce) near the 900m.
Approaching the 700m CRAIGLEA PLATINUM (S. Payne), which was inclined to overrace and hang out, shifted out towards the heels of CHOC MOUNTAIN (R. Wiggins) and was steadied.
CRAIGLEA IVY (K. Wharton) and OUR ROCK O'REILLY (J. Byrne) raced wide without cover throughout.
In the middle stages CANNIZZARO raced very keenly and was steadied off the heels of SARISARA (T. Bell).

Race 2: PREMIER FIRE OPEN H'CAP - 1600m
Correct weight was delayed to enable L. Cassidy, the rider of 3rd placegetter RAEBURN, to view the stewards' patrol footage to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge an objection against the winner KISS ME DEADLY (R. Ride). After viewing the videos, jockey Cassidy indicated that he did not wish to proceed and correct weight was declared on the numbers semaphored.
LADY ECHELON (T. Bell) lost its off hind plate near the 1200m.
As apprentice R. Ride was stood down by the Club doctor following her ride in this race, riding replacements were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

Race 3: DRUMBEATS @ LYNDHURST BM80 H'CAP - 1812m
Connections advised that COSMONAUT (R. Wiggins) would be ridden forward if caught wide. COSMONAUT began awkwardly and lost ground and then was trapped extremely wide without cover in the early stages, and therefore was allowed to stride forward from the 1400m to eventually race outside the leader.
KENTAUR (R. Jamieson) raced very keenly in the early and middle stages.
Approaching the 1600m CRAIGLEA SHERRY (T. Harrison) was steadied when crowded between FRETON (L. Tarrant), which shifted out marginally, and KENTAUR which when overracing had to be shifted in when taken in slightly by SCARBOROUGH (T. Bell). T. Bell was reprimanded and advised to ensure he is properly clear when shifting ground.
Rounding the home turn and then on two occasions in the early part of the straight HARBOUR SPRINGS shifted ground and made contact with AWESOME RANSOM (K. Matheson).
G. Colless reported that THIRSTY FOR BLOOD was inclined to hang out for a major part of the race.
M. Cahill (HARBOR SPRINGS) explained that he had no specific instructions, however he anticipated riding the mare midfield. He said that HARBOR SPRINGS began tardily and showed no early speed and consequently raced at the rear of the field. He added that the horse travelled only fairly in the run and when the tempo quickened from the 700m he endeavoured to ride the mare along, however it failed to respond. HARBOR SPRINGS, in his opinion, took some time to gain momentum and despite his riding it only began to finish the race off inside the final 200m. He said in his opinion HARBOR SPRINGS would be better suited racing over further distance than that of today's event. M. Cahill's explanation was accepted.
After the race it was noted that ALL COIN (P. Schmidt) had blood in the nearside nostril. Trainer P. Balzen was advised that ALL COIN must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward before being permitted to race again.

Race 4: THE AON INDUSTRY ADVANTAGE 0MW H'CAP - 1500m
RHETORIC (B. El-Issa) was slow to begin.
CALL ME RUSTY (L. Tarrant) raced three wide throughout.
After the 1200m RHETORIC had to be steadied when crowded by TIMELESS PRINCE (L. Cassidy), which shifted in and away from DYSFUNCTION (T. Bell), which itself had shifted in slightly.
Just prior to straightening ARGIE'S HEART (R. McMahon) and ITCHINTOWIN (S. Galloway) raced tight when attempting to improve into running between UNLOVED (J. Byrne) and CROSS THE STAR (T. Harrison).
Near the 300m TIMELESS PRINCE shifted to the inside of UNLOVED (J. Byrne) to improve and in doing so made contact with ARGIE'S HEART.
When questioned, G. Colless stated that he was instructed to ride QUICK WITTED midfield from an awkward barrier, however the mare never travelled well throughout the event and did not finish the race off as he expected. A post-race veterinary examination of QUICK WITTED revealed no abnormalities.

Race 5: SKY RACING WORLD BM90 H'CAP - 1000m
LA TIKKA ROSA (G. Colless) was slow to begin.
Near the 700m BAHSA (T. Bell) was bumped by TERMS OF TRADE (K. Matheson), which shifted in and away from SHAFEEQ (S. Payne), which also shifted in slightly.
TERMS OF TRADE raced extremely wide throughout.
Near the 300m, when being shifted across the heels of BAHSA, G'DAY OLD MATE (B. Stewart) dipped and became unbalanced.
Rounding the home turn EXPLORE THE WORLD (A. Allen) was inclined to shift out towards the heels of TERMS OF TRADE, and on straightening shifted in abruptly and then was awkward on the heels of LA TIKKA ROSE.
For a considerable distance in the home straight MR FAVULOUS (L. Tarrant) was unable to improve between OVERRIDE (J. Taylor) and SHAFEEQ (S. Payne) until it was able to be shifted in approaching the 100m to find clear running.
Approaching the 200m J. Taylor (OVERRIDE) dropped his whip.
A post-race veterinary examination of TERMS OF TRADE revealed no abnormalities.
A post-race veterinary examination of SPURTASTIC revealed no abnormalities.

Race 6: AON HUMAN RESOURCES CLASS 6 PLATE - 1400m
Trainer K. Lees was fined $100 for presenting PITT STREET to the parade ring without side winkers as part of the horse's approved gear.
BEWHATYOUWANNABE (T. Bell), which was standing awkwardly, bounded as the gates were released and lost ground.
DIET (R. McMahon) dipped at the start.
Shortly after the start BEWHATYOUWANNABE was carried in and AIN'T SHE SWEET (L. Cheshire) crowded slightly to the inside of MAGIC N MOTION (J. Byrne), which after initially shifting to the inside of the heels of CAELLUM (S. Galloway) was then taken in slightly by that horse. In the circumstances, no action was taken.
When caught three wide without cover, CAELLUM (S. Galloway) raced very keenly in the middle stages.
Near the 800m HARADA BAY (A. Butler), which was pulling hard, was restrained off the heels of INDUBIOUS (E. Wilkinson).
Near the 800m, due mainly to the pace, SPARKLING SOUND (P. Schmidt) commenced to race very keenly at the heels of BEWHATYOUWANNABE and had to be shifted out abruptly, and in doing so caused slight inconvenience to BUAKAW (L. Tarrant).
From the 600m until straightening HARADA BAY was held up.
Near the 100m P. Schmidt (SPARKLING SOUND) had her whip knocked from her hand by L. Tarrant (BUAKAW).
Inside the final 100m HARADA BAY shifted out whilst being ridden along, causing slight inconvenience to CAELLUM. Apprentice Butler (HARADA BAY) was advised to exercise more care and to stop riding and straighten his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion.
When questioned, P. Schmidt stated that she had been instructed to ride SPARKLING SOUND back in the field, however rather than being caught wide, she allowed the mare to settle further back than anticipated.

Race 7: NOVOTEL BRISBANE AIRPORT 3YO FILLIES PLATE - 1400m
Trainer T. Gollan was fined $100 for presenting SATIRICAL LASS to the parade ring without blinkers as part of the filly's approved gear.
SOME CALL HER WILD (B. Stewart) began very awkwardly and bumped its outside gate.
MOON AND THE STARS (R. Jamieson) shifted in at the start and made heavy contact with PALOMINE GARNET (J. Taylor) and then shifted out, causing inconvenience to RED OCEAN (S. Galloway).
FAIRYTALE BELLE (T. Bell) and LITTLE BIT DITSY (M. Cahill), which were both slow to begin, then bumped.
HURRICANE CASSIE (G. Cooksley), which was three wide without cover, raced very keenly in the early and middle stages.
Near the 600m, as RED OCEAN attempted to shift to the outside of SEA RED (A. Allen), it was then steadied when SEA RED shifted out slightly.
Near the 500m as QUEST FOR PEACE (C. Munce) shifted to the outside of the heels of HURRICANE CASSIE, which was weakening, MOON AND THE STARS was taken out, resulting in SEA RED being taken much wider on the home turn.
Leaving the 400m HURRICANE CASSIE, which was weakening, dipped and shifted out slightly on to QUEST FOR PEACE, resulting in QUEST FOR PEACE being taken out on to MOON AND THE STARS, which was crowded slightly.
When questioned, B. Stewart cold offer no excuse for the disappointing performance of SOME CALL HER WILD. A post-race veterinary examination of SOME CALL HER WILD revealed no significant findings.
A post-race veterinary examination of HURRICANE CASSIE revealed the filly to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer S. Andrew was advised that a veterinary clearance for HURRICANE CASSIE will be required prior to the filly's next race start.

Race 8: GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB BM85 H'CAP - 1200m
On return to scale jockey B. El-Issa, the rider of 2nd placegetter MORE LEVERAGE, requested to view the film to ascertain whether he had grounds on which to lodge a protest against NICKIERA (L. Tarrant) being declared the winner. After viewing the film, jockey El-Issa lodged a protest, alleging interference near the 600m. On the evidence it was established that leading up to the 600m NICKIERA, which had been inclined to lay out slightly and which was racing ahead of MORE LEVERAGE, shifted out marginally and then near the 600m MORE LEVERAGE, which was travelling well, improved up into a position inside the heels of NICKIERA, where in the opinion of the stewards there was insufficient room to do so. As a result of this, MORE LEVERAGE was crowded and shifted in, resulting in BRIBIE being checked. As the stewards were of the view that there was not sufficient room for MORE LEVERAGE to improve inside NICKIERA, the protest was dismissed. In this incident EMERALD DUKE (G. Colless) and ALDINI, which were following BRIBIE, were checked and shifted out abruptly.
Near the 800m BRIBIE ((T. Harrison) became unbalanced and struck the fence when racing tight inside of MORE LEVERAGE (B. El-Issa), which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of NICKIERA. ALDINI (R. Jamieson), which was following, was inconvenienced.
Near the 500m COMMANDARE (S. Payne) struck the running rail when racing close to the heels of WHO WILL (P. Schmidt).
Approaching the winning post TICKET TO DREAM (J. Byrne), which was closing the race off nicely, got close to the heels of the tiring JEFFERSON PARK (M. Cahill).
A post-race veterinary examination of EMERALD DUKE revealed no significant findings.
A post-race veterinary examination of BRIBIE revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer R. Heathcote advised that the horse will be sent for an immediate spell. Mr Heathcote was advised that he will be required to provide a veterinary clearance