DEVENEY (R. Faehr) was slow to begin.

A veterinary examination of HAIRAN, which tired quickly from the 700 metres, revealed that the gelding was slightly dehydrated and showing symptoms of a medical condition. Mr. G. Kelly, trainer of HAIRAN, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for any future event.

TROPHY HOLDER (B. Claridge) jumped away awkwardly.

B. Vale, rider of BEAU INCA, the third placegetter, lodged an objection against M. Hoppo, rider of LOTTIE, the second placegetter, for alleged interference in the vicinity of the 200 metres. After taking evidence from both riders, on viewing the official videos of the race and acting on their own observations, Stewards DISMISSED B. Vale’s objection.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres BEAU INCA (B. Vale), which had been disappointed for a run inside of LOTTIE (M. Hoppo), had to be eased and shift out around the heels of LOTTIE when that mare shifted in slightly.

A veterinary examination of LAZYDAZE, which was reluctant to stretch out in the early stages of the event, revealed no visible abnormalities.

Upon jumping away PURE CLASS (J. Burgess) shifted out abruptly resulting in TEHRIER (J. Potter) being hampered.

Shortly after the start WINESONG (B. Claridge) was hampered for a short distance due to FLAMING FOOTPRINTS (B. Vale) shifting in slightly and showing a tendency to lay onto WINESONG at the same time as PARIS LACE (N. Tomizawa) shifted out slightly.

Racing to the 1400 metres PELIGRO (W. Kerford) jumped a patch on the track and became unbalanced.

In the vicinity of the 1250 metres FABIO PENNACCHIO (B. Grimston) dipped slightly.

A veterinary examination of PELIGRO subsequent to the event revealed no visible abnormalities.

RED PADDY (J. Burgess) was slow to begin.

In the vicinity of the 1250 metres TEE OFF TIME (J. Potter) dipped.

ONYX RIVER (M. Neilson) jumped away awkwardly.

SIR MOULA (W. Kerford) and MERRY CASH (B. Claridge) were both slow to begin.

Inside the 400 metres RACKET (J. Potter) shifted out slightly resulting in ONYX RIVER (M. Neilson) being taken wider on the track.

Mr. P. Hughes, trainer of SIR MOULA, which was reluctant to be loaded and sat down in the gates prior to the start, was advised that a warning had been placed on that gelding and a repetition of its behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

Stewards questioned apprentice, B. Claridge, Mr. P. Hughes, trainer of EVIL LADY, and Mr. D. McMahon, trainer of LINE OF GOLD, regarding the reason for B. Claridge being doubly engaged in this event. Stewards will seek an explanation from Mr. K.M. Sweeney, Master of B. Claridge, at a later date to determine whether a breach of the Rules has occurred. Stewards determined that B. Claridge ride EVIL LADY and when no other rider was available to be engaged for LINE OF GOLD, Stewards withdrew that gelding at 2.45 pm.

KEEP WAITING (D. Tootell) reared upon jumping.

MISS COALPEPPER (Maree Henderson) raced ungenerously and showed a tendency to hang out in the early and middle stages of the race.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres MISS COALPEPPER (Maree Henderson) shifted out abruptly resulting in TARARI FOX (R. Faehr) being inconvenienced.

Upon jumping away WINARGO (N. Tomizawa) and KEEN ON BILL (C. Lindop) were both severely hampered due to SAUNTERING (R. Faehr) shifting in abruptly onto WINARGO and at the same time, WISE CRACKER (D. Tootell) shifting out, taking BLIGHTY (M. Neilson) out onto KEEN ON BILL.

Racing inside the 400 metres OLD SEA SALT (M. Hoppo) commenced to hang out and became unbalanced for a short distance when racing tight on the inside of WISE CRACKER (D. Tootell). OLD SEA SALT continued to hang severely to the finish.

Subsequent to the event a veterinary examination of OLD SEA SALT revealed no visible abnormalities.

Mr. D. Oxlade, the trainer of WINARGO, was advised by Stewards that a warning had been placed on that mare in relation to its reluctance to go to the barriers.

SWABBING:

Race 6 CENTRAL VIC (winner)

RIDER CHANGES:

The Stewards Room