■ RACE 1 ? THE DOMINIQUE GALEA CUP

At the start Amber Streak was slow out, losing about two lengths, Sparkling Lad jumped inwards brushing Sporting Habit. At an inquiry into an incident, jockey Teeha (Goldhawk) pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 161 (c) in that approaching the 1200 metres he carelessly allowed his mount to shift in, resulting in Sporting Habit having to be eased. He was fined Rs.10,000 At an inquiry into an incident, it was established that at the 400 metres jockey Rama (Intrusion) moved his horse off the fence, and approaching the 300 metres Goldhawk had to be taken in to avoid the heels of Spinning Honor in front of it. As a result, Waldorf Dancer became badly cramped for room and had to be checked severely. In the circumstances, no action was taken other than to advise jockey Rama to show more care in future. An endoscopic examination of Waldorf Dancer revealed the latter to have bled. In view of this report and, acting under Rule 166 (2) (c), trainer S. Ramdour was advised that Waldorf Dancer has been suspended for one month and will need a veterinary clearance before being allowed to race again.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Spinning Honor, Amber Streak, Khedive and Tabasheer prior to the race and from Sugar Prince after the race.

■ RACE 2 ? LE MATINAL TURF CUP

At the start Brassy Badger jumped outwards, brushing New Recruit. At an inquiry into an incident, jockey Emamdee (Brassy Badger) pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 161 (c) in that passing the 1300 metres he carelessly allowed his mount to shift in, resulting in Smuggler having to be checked and lose its position and Peter?s Crown, which was following, having to be steadied over some distance. Jockey Emamdee was fined Rs.10,000. Approaching the 1200 metres, New Recruit, which had improved on the inside, was slightly cramped for room when Peter?s Crown had to be taken in off the heels of Smuggler. From the 1000 metres, when the pace slowed, Peters Crown and New Recruit raced fiercely, both throwing their heads up in the air over some distance. In the final straight, New Recruit hung in badly and was difficult to be properly assisted. At an inquiry into the running and riding of Peters Crown, trainer S. Henry stated that since the horse is a bleeder and, at its last win had waited for the fence to take the inside run, he instructed jockey Whitmore to do likewise and at the start to jump and follow Brassy Badger. However, due to an interference near the 1200 metres he found himself further back than anticipated. Jockey Whitmore stated that he made his move earlier because the horses in front were not improving. Jockey Whitmore was advised that in future he was expected to show better judgement than he did on this occasion.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Peters Crown and Personal Choice prior to the race and from Brassy Badger prior to and after the race.

■ RACE 3 ? LE MATINAL HABITAT CUP

The Clerk of the Scales reported that jockey Emamdee (Yankee Bell) weighed in with 7 kg less than he weighed out. Acting under Rule 155 (1), the Stewards declared Yankee Bell a non-starter. In view of this, all bets on this horse were ordered to be refunded and the winning bets with bookmakers were paid less 45 cents per rupee, the average price of Yankee Bell being 6-5. At the start Crimson Crown jumped outwards taking Extreme Force out onto King Arms, which was cramped for room, and had to be eased. Extreme Force raced fiercely from the 1200 metres, threw its head up when being settled, proved difficult to control and had to be taken out off the heels of Yankee Bell. Jockey Emamdee reported that approaching the 1000 metres, when being settled, the saddle on Yankee Bell slipped forward. Approaching the 800 metres, Crimson Crown, which was racing fiercely, ran into the back of Yankee Bell, turning the latter sideways. Shortly after, Yankee Bell lost its lead bag. Jockey Emamdee was reminded that under Rule 55 (1) A (g), he was responsible for the saddling of his mount and must ensure that all the equipment is safe and securely fitted. From the 500 metres Extreme Force hung out despite jockey Jago?s attempt to straighten it. Rob-N-Bob hung out in the final straight.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Extreme Force prior to the race and from Kings Arms after the race.

■ RACE 4 ? LE MATINAL WHEELS CUP

An objection was lodged by jockey Emamdee, rider of Tincture, which finished 4th, against Chopipe (S.Brown), and Sugar King (S.Rama), which finished 2nd and 3rd respectively, alleging interference near the 200 metres. After taking evidence from all riders and trainers and viewing the relevant videos, the objection against Chopipe was dismissed and the one against Sugar King was upheld, the placings being altered to read: 3rd: Tincture and 4th: Sugar King. At the start, Sugar King jumped outwards bumping Tincture and on jumping, jockey Brown (Chopipe) lost his near side rein, resulting in his horse jumping inwards and cramping Tincture. At an inquiry into an incident, Jockey Rama (Sugar King) pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 161 (c) in that approaching the 200 metres, he carelessly allowed his mount to shift out resulting in Chopipe being taken out onto Tincture and the latter having to be checked and taken out. He was fined Rs.10,000. Approaching the 100 metres, Jockey Mahadia (Royal Lineage) lost his off side rein which he quickly regained. At an inquiry into the running and riding of Ten Hundred, trainer Rousset stated that he had instructed jockey Teeha to endeavour to go for the lead. Jockey Teeha said that, as per the instructions, he elected to go for the lead but was unable to do so despite insisting up to near the 1000 metres as there were horses on his inside. Jockey Teeha was found guilty under Rule 161 (f) in that he, without good cause, kept urging his mount over approximately the first 400 metres in spite of the fact that there were horses on his inside travelling in hand, thereby not riding to the satisfaction of the stewards. Jockey Teeha was fined Rs 10,000. Trainer G. Rousset was strongly advised to give more precise instructions to his jockey in future.

Routine urine specimen was taken for analysis from Command Centre after the race.

■ RACE 5 ? LE MATINAL WEEKLY CHALLENGE CUP

At the start Bullfighter jumped inwards onto Splendid Man, resulting in the latter brushing Methodical Man which in turn bumped Sterling Silver and unbalanced the latter over one stride To The Line was slow out losing about one length. At an inquiry into an incident, jockey Rama (Cable Guy) pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 161 (c) in that passing the 1200 metres he carelessly allowed his mount to shift in, resulting in War Council having to be checked. He was fined Rs.10,000. Methodical Man raced wide from the start to the 700 metres and Splendid Man raced wide throughout. Approaching the 300 metres, To The Line was taken out for a clear run and made the turn into the final straight very wide. Passing the 300 metres, War Council, which was making ground, had to be checked off the heels of Cable Guy. Upon entering the final straight, when taken in for a clear run, Bullfighter shifted in abruptly brushing Cable Guy on its inside.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Cable Guy and Forest Flag prior to the race and from Bullfighter prior to and after the race.

■ RACE 6 ? LE MATINAL FOOTBALL MANIA CUP

At the start Moyenne jumped inwards, bumping Telaroyal. From the 1000 metres, when the pace slowed, Just Wonder started racing fiercely and approaching the 700 metres had to be taken out off the heels of Gold Bid. Gold Bid hung out in the final straight and had to be straightened by jockey Joorawon. Shortly after the winning post, Gold Bid shifted out abruptly, unbalancing jockey Joorawon, resulting in the latter falling off.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Just Wonder, Brooke?s Express, Coronation Cup and Shinealight prior to the race and from Gold Bid prior to and after the race.

■ RACE 7 ? LE CINE MATINAL CUP

At the start, Ice Flow jumped inwards onto Jamieson Bay resulting in the latter becoming cramped for room and having to be eased. At an inquiry into an incident, jockey Teeha (Ice Flow) pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 161 (c) in that passing the 1300 metres he carelessly allowed his mount to shift in, resulting in Alaric, on his inside, having to be checked and The First Russian, which was racing on its inside, being cramped for room and having to be eased. He was suspended from riding in races for one race meeting. The First Russian hung out on the final turn and was difficult to control. Passing the 1100 metres, when the pace slowed, Cameron James started racing fiercely and threw its head up over some distance when being settled.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Playing Possum and Alaric prior to the race and from Ice Flow after the race.

■ RACE 8 ? THE CHIKADEE PLATE

At the start Grosvenor Square and Chirac were slow out, both losing about one length.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from African Epoch prior to the race and from Chirac after the race.