Riding Changes:

* S. Tronerud was severely reprimanded for being unable to fulfil his engagement, due to being overweight.

Race 1 - CAMPERDOWN VETERINARY CENTRE MAIDEN PLATE

On jumping away, and for some strides after the start, Hi Handsome threw its head in the air and lost ground. Jemabelle began awkwardly. Rounding the home-turn and in the early part of the straight, Millenium Model hung out and proved difficult to ride. A. Spiteri, rider of Millenium Model was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. When asked if he could offer an explanation for the marked improvement of Payjax, the winner, Mr. M. Laurence, Trainer of the gelding stated that Payjax had always shown ability and had won a trial impressively in the lead up to its first start at Colac. Mr. Laurence added that in his opinion the horse was not suited to the conditions of the Colac track and appreciated the firmer surface today. Mr. Laurence further added, that Payjax had continued to work well since the Colac race and for this reason, he supported the horse on an each way basis today. During the running of the race, Blazing Plane lost its near fore-plate.

Race 2 - O.J. BANT MAIDEN PLATE

Kogle King was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, Brown Eagle was tightened for room between Ski Aha and Ruaton (NZ) due to both horses shifting ground. Shortly after this, Ifumust (NZ) knuckled. In the early and middle stages of the race, Idolise had a tendency to hang out.

Race 3 - BONNERS TRANSPORT SUPER VOBIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE

M. Evans, rider of Durability, explained that he pulled the gelding up near the 1200 metres, as in his opinion, something was amiss with it. A subsequent Veterinary Examination of Durability revealed that the gelding was lame in the near fore-leg. Mr. R. Gravett, Trainer of Durability, was notified that prior to the gelding racing again, he must produce a Veterinary Certificate of soundness and Durability must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards. In arriving at their decision, Stewards took into account that Durability had pulled up lame at its previous start. On jumping away, Smooth Enchanter (NZ) shifted in abruptly and took Outlet Creek in onto Glen Robin, which in-turn, resulted in that gelding becoming unbalanced and bumping Smooth Enchanter. Near the 1200 metres Smooth Enchanter became unbalanced when tightened for room between Transferral which shifted out slightly and Outlet Creek which shifted in. Denis, which was racing on the inside of Smooth Enchanter, was hampered in consequence. After passing the 1100 metres, Smooth Enchanter had to be checked when tightened for room between Lester Thunderwing, which initially shifted out and Outlet Creek, which shifted in.

Race 4 - LEES IGA SUPERMARKET CLASS 3 HANDICAP

Trust A Dancer (NZ) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Also on jumping away, El Bazza was hampered and taken out onto Imperial General, due to Cognito shifting out. Shortly after the start, No Joke attempted to buck for some distance. Mr. J. Evans, Trainer of No Joke, was notified that the mare was suspended from racing for her behaviour today until such time that No Joke trials to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

Race 5 - CARLTON DRAUGHT CAMPERDOWN CUP

Unfettered knuckled on jumping away.

Race 6 - HAMPDEN HOTEL FILLIES & MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP

On jumping away, Lorrelee knuckled. Near the 1000 metres, Neat Bourbon had to be checked off the heels of Lintrice, which shifted out. Near the 200 metres, Irish Duchess was disappointed when attempting a run on the inside of Mistress Devine where there was insufficient room. Irish Duchess then changed course and for a short distance had difficulty obtaining a clear run.

Race 7 - CAMPERDOWN FOODWAY CLASS 3 HANDICAP

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Ms. J. Joiner, Trainer of Drinkwater, who stated that the gelding was lame in the near fore-leg. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Drinkwater at 8.15am. Ms. Joiner will submit a Veterinary Certificate in respect of Drinkwater. Florina Plane jumped away awkwardly. Shortly after the start, Sir Cool (NZ) was hampered when tightened for room by Waikiki Sunset (NZ), which shifted out. Approaching and rounding the home-turn, Florina Plane was held up for a run. Ms. M. Payne, rider of Colonel Chandler, stated that she eased her mount down over the concluding stages of the race as the gelding had performed below expectations and was a beaten horse when placed under pressure rounding the home-turn. Ms. Payne added, that in her opinion, she thought something was amiss with Colonel Chandler. A subsequent Veterinary Examination of Colonel Chandler revealed that the gelding was showing signs of a respiratory ailment.

Race 8 - LEURA HOTEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP

 M. Evans, rider of Exclusive Godthree (NZ) which performed poorly, stated that his mount over-raced in the early stages of the race and then weakened badly after being placed under pressure prior to the home-turn. A subsequent Veterinary Examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. After passing the 600 metres, Arc's Shadow shifted out and became unbalanced. Near the 400 metres, Bacardi had to be checked when tightened for room between Royal Pine and Arc's Shadow, due to both horses shifting ground.

Race 1 - A routine swab was taken from Payjax, the winner.
Race 3 - A routine swab was taken from Transferral, the winner.
Race 4 - A routine swab was taken from Able Kane, the winner.
Race 5 - A routine swab was taken from Flash of Light, the winner.
Race 8 - A routine swab was taken from Arc's Shadow, the winner.

FINES & EXPLANATIONS -

Race 2 - Mr. K. Smith, Trainer of Ski Aha was fined the sum of $30.00 for using wrong colours on the gelding.
Race 3 - Mr. M. Carson, Trainer of A Gordon For Me was fined the sum of $30.00 for using wrong colours on the gelding.
Race 6 - Mr. R. Lawson, Trainer of Shoppaholic was fined the sum of $30.00 for using wrong colours on the gelding.
Race 8 - Mr. F. Byme, Trainer of Basher was fined the sum of $30.00 for using the wrong colours on the gelding.

The Stewards Room