At the start Chikadee jumped awkwardly, was slow out, losing about one length. Near the 1300 metres Distinctly Gold shied away from Joystick and shifted in, resulting in Harbour Bridge on its inside being taken in onto Colourful Strike, with the latter becoming cramped for room and having to be eased. Apprentice Bussunt was issued with a warning and told he is expected to do more to straighten his horses when they shift ground. Jockey Neisius was shown the video of the incident and advised to always show care when shifting ground. Music Master raced wide throughout and from the 900 metres, when the pace slowed, started racing fiercely until the 600 metres. Jockey Neisius reported that Harbour Bridge hung in throughout the race. A subsequent veterinary examination of the horse revealed no abnormality. Over the last 150 metres Chikadee hung in badly and proved difficult to be properly assisted. At an inquiry into an incident, apprentice Bussunt (Distinctly Gold) pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 161 (c) in that approaching the 100 metres he carelessly allowed his mount to shift out, resulting in Harbour Bridge, on his outside, being bumped and becoming badly cramped for room and, consequently having to be checked. Apprentice Bussunt was fined Rs.10,000.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Joystick and Music Master prior to the race and from Yorkshire Post after the race.

■ <B>RACE 2 – PRIX LONGCHAMP</B>

At the start Gold Guild was slow out, losing about one length. Passing the 1100 metres, Gold Guild shifted in and Brassy Badger shifted out slightly, resulting in the latter having to be eased. Upon entering the final straight, Wolfe Tone had to be taken in off the heels of Legionnaire and Gold Guild in order to obtain a clear run. Shortly after entering the final straight, Gold Guild hung out under pressure and had to be straightened.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Major League and Brassy Badger prior to the race and from Wolfe Tone prior to and after the race.

■ <B> RACE 3 – THE PRINCESS CUP</B>

At the start Super-C jumped inwards and Umhlanga jumped outwards, resulting in both horses brushing. Passing the 1300 metres Super-C started racing fiercely and had to be eased off the heels of Umhlanga, throwing its head up over a short distance. Passing the 300 metres, when asked for an effort, Bold Plum shifted in slightly and had to be eased off the heels of Ticket To Space.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Horn Beam prior to the race and from Leatherman after the race.

■ <B>RACE 4 – THE PHILIPPE ROUSSET CUP</B>

At the start, Telaroyal and Fort Danzig were slow out, both losing about one length, Noble Dancer half-reared , Kestrel jumped outwards and Emjaybee jumped inwards resulting in Noble Dancer becoming slightly cramped for room. From the 1000 metres, when the pace slowed, Noble Dancer, Finbar Finnegan and Dandy Rouge started racing fiercely. From the 400 metres Kestrel hung out despite apprentice Bussunt’s effort to straighten it. Finbar Finnegan raced wide on the final turn.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Noble Dancer, Fort Danzig and Emjaybee prior to the race and from Kestrel after the race.

■ <B> RACE 5 – THE TOTE LEPEP PRINCESS MARGARET CUP</B>

At the start Joshua Tree and Clifton King were slow out, losing about half a length and one length respectively and Swartland jumped outwards, brushing Rhythmically. The Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported that Joshua Tree was lame on the near fore leg. In view of this, trainer B. Gujadhur was told that this horse will need a veterinary certificate of soundness before being allowed to race again.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Light Scuffle prior to the race and from Germany On prior to and after the race.

■ <B>RACE 6 – THE SIR RADHAMOHUN GUJADHUR CUP</B>

At The start, Woden, Maison De Paris and National Manner were slow out, all losing about one length.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Glenever after the race.

■ <B>RACE 7 – THE DAY TO REMEMBER CUP</B>

At the start Nyathi was slow out, losing about one length and St. Austell, which had been unruly in its stall, was slow out, losing about two lengths. Nyathi raced greenly and jumped all the crossings. Shortly after entering the final straight Umzinto hung out and had to be straightened.

Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from St. Austell prior to the race and from Umzinto after the race.

■ <B>RACE 8 – THE FRANCE ULCOQ PLATE</B>

At the start Going Down and Got The Pace were slow out, both losing about one length. Passing the 300 metre-marker on the first occasion, Dutori, which was racing fiercely, had to be eased off the heels of National Trust, throwing its head up over some distance. Tickle My Cluster raced wide throughout. Shortly after entering the final straight, jockey Rama (Got The Pace) lost his off side rein which he regained near the 100 metres. Routine urine specimens were taken for analysis from Real Schlep, Got The Pace, Bobby’s Boy and Going Down prior to the race and from National Trust prior to and after the race.

Alain ROUSSET</B> <I>Chairman of Racing Stewards</I>