Race 1 - OPEN HURDLE (2950 METRES)

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. E. Musgrove Trainer of CITY OF GOLD who explained to the Stewards that he had neglected to scratch CITY OF GOLD from the event prior to official scratching time acting on this advise Stewards ordered the withdrawal of CITY OF GOLD at 10.35 a.m.

On arrival at the course Mr. C. Conron Trainer of WESTERN UNION requested that the Club's Veterinary Surgeon inspect the gelding as WESTERN UNION had a laceration on it's nose . Acting on a report from the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who believed WESTERN UNION had sustained a laceration to its nose and in his opinion believed that the gelding was unfit to take its place in the field. Acting on this advice Stewards ordered the withdrawal of WESTERN UNION at 11.59 a.m.

M. Mills rider of TIJUANA TAXI (NZ) explained to the Stewards that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages of the race, but failed to respond to his riding near the 800 metres, and for this reason he eased TIJUANA TAXI (NZ) down out of the race as he believed that something may have been amiss. Subsequent to the race the Club's Veterinary Surgeon's examination of TIJUANA TAXI (NZ) revealed that the gelding was suffering from an irregular heartbeat. Mr. M. Zampatti Trainer of TIJUANA TAXI (NZ) was notified that he must be in receipt of a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness which must include satisfactory results of an ECG prior to racing again.

Approaching the winning post the first time PRINCE RULES was inconvenienced when tightened for room by TREASURE ISLAND which was taken in by MY BOY ALBY which in turn was taken in by WORLD WIDE WEB (S. Pateman) which shifted in when not clear. S.Pateman was notified to exercise care when shifting ground in future.

Race 2 - SUPER VOBIS TWO YEARS OLD HANDICAP (1000 METRES)

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mrs Heather Barns who was representing Mr R Laing trainer of LIGHT OF DAY that the float transporting the gelding to the course was delayed in traffic en route to the course and as a result was unable to arrive at the course at the prescribed time. Acting on this advise stewards ordered the withdrawal of LIGHT OF DAY at 12.46p.m.

Approaching the winning post MONDE JEWEL which initially shifted out away from WHAT HAPPENED which shifted out slightly then had to be checked to avoid the heels of MISS AUDACITY (T. Atkin) which shifted in when not clear. T. Atkin was severely reprimanded and notified to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.

Prior to correct weight C. Robertson rider of MONDE JEWEL (5^th place getter) wished to view the Stewards' Patrol and side-on Video with a view to lodging an objection. After viewing the video's C. Robertson did not proceed with this request and correct weight was declared.

When the gates opened MONDE JEWEL was slow to begin.

G. Murphy rider of WHAT HAPPENED was found guilty of a charge of careless riding - the careless riding being that near the 700 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of RICKETTY ROCKET thereby taking that gelding in onto BAR SECTOR which in turn was forced in on to the hindquarters of PRIME DANCER turning that filly outwards. BAR SECTOR then had to be checked off the heels of PRIME DANCER when checking clipped the heels of that filly and almost fell. ENCOSTA DRAW which was following also had to be checked off the heels of BAR SECTOR'S and when checking clipped the heels of filly resulting in Stan Tsaikos the filly's rider being dislodged. G. Murphy's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence at midnight on Monday 22^nd April, 2002 and to expire at midnight on Saturday 11^th May, 2002. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account G. Murphy's good race riding record.

C. Dinn rider of BAR SECTOR explained that he eased the gelding down near the 500 metres as he believed something was amiss with the gelding.

Race 3 - JOHN CONHEADY STEEPLECHASE (ABOUT 3200 METRES)

Subsequent to the race the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that KASHALIGHT had bled from both nostrils. After viewing the Stewards' Patrol Video and taking evidence from Simon Ryan the gelding's rider and Mr. Frank Ryan Trainer of the gelding it was established that KASHALIGHT hit its head when it fell at the steeple near the 400 metres. After taking all the evidence into account Stewards deemed KASHALIGHT not to be a bleeder under the rules of racing. Mr F Ryan was notified that prior to KASHALIGHT racing again he must be in receipt of a veterinary certificate of fitness.

Near the 800 metres BONE JOLTER had to be eased to avoid the heels of YAHOO (J. Julian) which shifted in. J. Julian will be notified to exercise care when shifting ground in future.

After jumping the steeple near the 300m BONE JOLTER knuckled resulting in M. Mills the gelding's rider becoming unbalanced for some distance before being dislodged.

Race 4 - SCOTTS RETRAVISION CLASS 4 HANDICAP (1400 METRES)

No report.

Race 5 - KEVIN BRENNAN OPEN HANDICAP (1600 METRES)

Prior to correct weight R. Martin rider of REGAL ROYAL (4^th place getter) wished to view the Stewards' Patrol and side-on Video with a view to lodging an objection. After viewing the video R. Martin did not proceed with this request and correct weight was declared. SWORDS DRAWN was slow to begin.

Race 6 - ROBYN MACEY'S PANMURE HOTEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1400 METRES)

Near the 1000 metres TITANTIC SECRETS had to be checked to avoid the heels of ELSARK which when hanging in shifted in.

Race 7 - CARLTON DRAUGHT CLASS 3 HANDICAP (1600 METRES)

During the running of the race CAMPASPE lost its off hind plate. When the gates opened MOONLIGHT COWBOY jumped away awkwardly.

Race 8 - BERRINGER BLASS 3YO & UP MAIDEN PLATE (1850 METRES)

When the gates opened KOGLE KING stood flat footed and lost considerable ground. Mr. R. Walker Trainer of KOGLE KING was notified that an official warning would be placed against the gelding and should it perform in a similar manner in future further action may be taken. 

SWAB SAMPLES -

Race 3 - SAMPAN MAN - Winner
Race 5- SAND BELT - Winner
Race 6- HARRY DAN -Random
Race 7- WAHEMA - Winner
Race 8 - KOGLE KING - Winner

Race 1 - Mr. E. Musgrove was fined the sum of $300-00 for failing to scratch CITY OF GOLD in accordance

with the Rules of Racing.

Race 1 - S. Ryan was fined the sum of $1,000-00 for weighing out to ride PRINCE RULES with a modified vest that did not comply with the Australian standards in an attempt to gain a weight advantage.

Race 5 - Mr. B. Wilde Trainer of SWIFT ENCOUNTER was fined the sum of $30-00 for the use of the all white colours on the gelding.

Race 6 - Mr. B. Hollinshead Trainer of PERFECT DECISION (NZ) was fined the sum of $50-00 for the late notification of L. Irwin as the rider.

The Stewards Room