BARTAS BOY (M. Neilson) jumped out at the start and as a result lost some ground.

DANCING LASS (J. Maund) and HYPERSONIC (B. Vale) bumped at the start.

HYPERSONIC (B. Vale) showed a tendency to lay in, in the early stages.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of NEAT LAUREL revealed no visible abnormalities.

MAKABELLE was scratched by Stewards, acting on Veterinary advice, at 1.17 p.m.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on MAKABELLE be refunded. Bets made on other runners prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 12 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 11 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

J. Holder, rider of the 2^nd Placegetter EL ENTRADOR, lodged an objection against JESTONIA (S. Price) being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 300 metres. After taking evidence from all parties, viewing the official video film and acting on their own observations, Stewards dismissed the objection.

Near the 800 metres EL ENTRADOR (J. Holder) shifted in slightly and as a result TELITE (C. Lindop) had to be steadied for a few strides.

In the vicinity of the 700 metres WITH ALACRITY (B. Vale) had to be steadied from the heels of NAFIR (NZ) (S. Cahill).

In the vicinity of the 100 metres JESTONIA (S. Price), which was showing a tendency to lay out, brushed EL ENTRADOR (J. Holder).

Approaching the finish line EL ENTRADOR (J. Holder) shifted in and brushed JESTONIA (S. Price).

After passing the finish post S. Price was dislodged from the winner JESTONIA, which then galloped riderless and broke through the outside perimeter fence of the course. JESTONIA was later recaptured by the Clerk of the Course and treated for superficial injuries. S. Price was attended by the St. John Personnel and ruled unfit to ride for the remainder of the day.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of NAFIR (NZ) revealed the gelding was galloped on the near hind.

The Veterinary Surgeon reported ALCHEMY TIME returned to Scale with a laceration to the near hind pastern.

HOSTLER (C. Bryant) jumped out at the start and bumped SUPERIOR MAN (J. Maund).

TENNESSEE JOHN (M. Hoppo) showed a tendency to over-race in the middle stages when the pace slowed considerably.

In the vicinity of the 1000 metres HOSTLER (C. Bryant) shifted out after being steadied from the heels of PHANTASMIC (P. Gatt), and as a result bumped ZIP THEA (J. Holder).

J. Potter was questioned by the Stewards in relation to his ride on DECIDELA in this event. J. Potter advised the Stewards that he had been instructed to ride DECIDELA back in the field today as the filly had not shown early pace in her starts to date. He further added that, with the formation of the field in the early stages, he unfortunately settled back further in the field than he would have liked to have been. He further stated that in the vicinity of the 500 metres when he was looking to move forward, his only option was to take DECIDELA wide around the field on the home turn. Stewards advised J. Potter that his explanations would be noted.

In the vicinity of the 800 metres RONDA’S GIRL (N. Tomizawa) shifted in slightly and then eased back, and as a result TWISTED DREAM (D. Carney) was taken in and had to be steadied momentarily. MARSCMER (J. Holder), which was racing behind TWISTED DREAM, shifted out quickly, when being checked, and as a result BLEVEEN (M. Neilson) contacted the heels of MARSCMER. In the incident BLEVEEN stumbled and as a result lost considerable ground. Although blame could not be attributed to any one rider, N. Tomizawa was advised to take more care when placed in a similar situation in future.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of ANOTHER PRINTER revealed a wound to the inside near fore fetlock.

The Veterinary Surgeon also reported BLEVEEN returned with a wound to the inside of the near fore cannon.

SHOCKS (M. Neilson) was held up for a clear run between the 500 and the 300 metres.

N. Tomizawa replaced C. Bryant as the rider of FLAME BIRD. C. Bryant was fined $100 under ARR 120(b) for being overweight.

PEKOE (M. Neilson) was extremely slow to begin and as a result lost considerable ground.

M. Neilson was fined $50 under ARR 137(a) for Carelessness for dropping his whip in the vicinity of the 100 metres.

Trainer Mr. J. Turner advised Stewards that WE DARE, which competed in Race 5, had tests taken 27^th May which showed the mare had become slightly dehydrated following its run.

SWABBING:

Race 5 MISS REVIC (winner)
Race 7 PEKOE (winner)

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