BIRDSVILLE RACE CLUB STEWARDS REPORT 6/9/2002

STEWARDS PANEL: J Wallis (Chairman), S Rowe, P Wallis (Asst)

WEATHER – Fine TRACK – Good RAIL – True

All riders were breathed tested prior to race one.

RACE 1: MAIDEN H'CAP – 1000m
BONJOUR DOLLY was hampered as the field jumped when REGAL RIPPLE jumped inwards and LET’S POW WOW jumped outwards.

RACE 2: CLASS 6 H'CAP – 1200m
Trainer Wayne Crossland was questioned re the improved form on TELEBAN. He stated that the horse performed well at its last outing on this track. Explanation was noted.

RACE 3: CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1200m
KAIMATA AU PAIR (NZ) pulled up in distressed condition and was treated by the veterinarian.

RACE 4: CLASS 1 H’cap - 1200m
ELFIN BELLE slowly away.

RACE 5: OPEN H'CAP – 1000m
Nothing to report

RACE 6: CLASS 5 H’CAP –800m
SHERLOCK rolled out on the home turn coming into contact with ARAFA.


WINNERS OF ALL RACES WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.