■ <B>RACE 1 ? the air mauritius pink pigeon Cup</B>

At the start Stephen Jones was slow out, losing about one length and Pigeon Post was slow into stride. Approaching the 1300 metres Jose Mourinho when taken in, bumped Link-Up, both horses becoming unbalanced. As a result Jose Mourinho shifted out and Sun Blast, which was following, had to eased. Jockey Rama was shown the video of the incident and warned for not exercising care when shifting in. At an inquiry into an incident, jockey Boutanive (Turtleback) 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 Sun Blast on his inside having to be eased. Jockey Boutanive was fined Rs.10,000. Near the 100 metres Jose Mourinho shied away from Turtleback and shifted in and Blushing Moon, which was following, was inconvenienced. The Club?s Veterinary Surgeon reported that Sun Blast bled from both nostrils and was lame on both front legs. In view of this, and acting under Rule 166 (2) (c), trainer R. Gujadhur was told that Sun Blast has been suspended for one month and will need a veterinary clearance before being allowed to race again.

■ <B> RACE 2 ? the air mauritius cardinal cup</B>

At the start Bang On Time stumbled and shifted inwards. Dick Dastardly jumped outwards and Ay Tee Em jumped inwards, resulting in Mudslide Slim being cramped for room and having to be eased. Step With Style stood flat-footed, losing many lengths. Trade Wind raced wide on the first turn. At an inquiry into an incident, jockey Teeha (Dick Dastardly) was found guilty of a charge under Rule 161 (c) in that approaching the 1000 metres he carelessly allowed his mount to shift in, resulting in Bang On Time having to be eased. In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the numerous occasions where jockey Teeha had been charged and found guilty for careless riding under this rule, he was subsequently fined Rs.20,000. At an inquiry into an incident jockey Teeha was found guilty under rule 53 A (a) for improper conduct, the particulars being that he made an improper comment on leaving the Stewards Room after an inquiry. Jockey Teeha was fined Rs.5,000.

■ <B>RACE 3 ? THE air mauritius parakeet CUP</B>

At the start Raise Your Bid was slow into stride. Fire Qui jumped outwards. When questioned as to the disappointing performance of Raise Your Bid, jockey Bundhoo stated that shortly after the start he felt that his mount was not striding out properly and decided to urge the latter forward but again near the 800 metres Raise You Bid shortened its stride, giving him the impression that it had broken down. He hence decided to pull it out of the race. Trainer S. Ramdour stated that the horse had worked well during the week and that he expected a decent run from it today. A subsequent veterinary examination of the horse revealed that it was lame on the hind legs. In view of this report, trainer S. Ramdour was told that Raise Your Bid has been suspended for one month and will need to trial and obtain a veterinary clearance before being allowed to race again.

■ <B>Race 4 ? THE air mauritius paille-en-queue cup</B>

At the start, Press Line and Harriman reared, were slow out, both losing about one length. Catamaran stood flat-footed, was slow out, losing about two lengths. Shortly after the start Oisin Breeze shifted in onto Wolfe Tone which, in turn, was carried in and brushed Shooter which was awkward on its hindquarters, unbalancing the latter. Near the 100 metres Catamaran had to be taken in off the heels of Wolfe Tone.

■ <B>Race 5 ? THE air mauritius maiden cup</B>

Trainer V. Allet was questioned as to the improved performance of Ubusuku. He stated that after its last race where it ran very poorly, the horse was examined by the Stable?s Veterinary Surgeon and it was agreed that its fetlocks be treated. He added that the horse had pleased the stable since he expected a better run from this horse and this time the horse was ridden by a more experienced jockey and the distance suited it better. However, he did not expect it to win. He also informed the Stewards that for its future races Ubusuku will be treated in the fetlocks on the recommendation of the Veterinary Surgeon. His explanations were noted. Near the 300 metres Ubusuku was taken out to improve on the outside of Have Mercy was inconvenienced when the latter shifted out slightly and Tabascorez, which was following Ubusuku, was also inconvenienced.

■ <B> Race 6 ? the air mauritius kestrel flyer cup</B>

An objection was lodged by jockey Mahadia, rider of the 5th placed horse, Bold Plum, against Dawn Attack, which finished 3rd, alleging interference near the 100 metres. After taking evidence from both riders and viewing the available videos, the Stewards were of the opinion that although jockey Hatt did allow his mount to shift inwards, he was clear of Bold Plum, which was following and Bold Plum was not making sufficient ground before the incident occurred. Hence, the objection was dismissed. Da Lad jumped inwards bumping Salt Lake City. Iwe Spiwe was slow out, losing about one length. Shortly after the start Bold Plum had to be eased off the heels of Salt Lake City. Iwe Spiwe raced wide throughout. The Clubs? Veterinary Surgeon reported that Horn Beam was lame on the near hind leg. In view of this report, trainer R. Maingard was told that Horn Beam will need a veterinary certificate of soundness before being allowed to race again.

■ <B>Race 7 ? THE air mauritius le chamarel cup</B>

At the start Kaleidoscope and Icelandic were slow out, losing about one length. Romp In The Forum jumped inwards, resulting in Kaleidoscope being taken in onto the heels of Space Centre. Kaleidoscope raced wide throughout. Approaching the 800 metres Romp In The Forum, which was racing fiercely, was taken out off the heels of Light Path and in so doing carried Golden Rambo out, resulting in the latter racing wide from thereon. Passing the 300 metres Icelandic and St. Austell came into contact and became unbalanced over a few strides.

■ <B>Race 8 ? The air mauritius le flamboyant cup</B>

Acting under Rule 178 (b), the Stewards lodged an objection on behalf of jockeys Mahadia, Orffer, Rama and Bundhoo alleging interference over the final 100 metres. After hearing evidence from the relevant jockeys and jockey Stewart, the Stewards were of the opinion that the interference was of serious consequence and decided to disqualify Four Wood and place it last. Furthermore, acting under Rule 178 (b) the Stewards lodged a second objection on behalf of jockey Brown, alleging interference near the 100 metres. After hearing evidence from jockeys Brown and Daniels, the Stewards were of the opinion that Jazz King was making up ground on the inside of Lone Star Park and had to be checked when Lone Star Park shifted in and decided to place Lone Star Park behind Jazz King. An inquiry will be held into those incidents on Tuesday morning.