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MR PISCATO jumped outwards and squeezed out BRUNO which lost one length. Apprentice Bantam, the rider of BRUNO, rode a satisfactory qualifying ride. Jockey Wright reported that MR PISCATO took no interest and was eased out of the race when he commenced to give ground to the field at the 700m. Jockey Andrews reported that TYGERHOOGTE took no interest in running. Jockey Wright, the rider of MR PISCATO, was charged with a contravention, read with Guideline 1 on overweight, in that he weighed back in at 54.3, 1.3kg in excess of the weight at which he weighed out at. Jockey Wright signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined. Apprentice Bantam, the rider of BRUNO, was charged with a contravention, read with Guideline 1 on overweight, in that he weighed back in at 49.7kg, 1.2kg in excess of the weight at which he weighed out at. Apprentice Bantam signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined. RED PERIL was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Vet: MR PISCATO - was inspected post race and no significant findings were detected. TYGERHOOGTE - returned lame behind. Scratched: CIGAR BOY - no jockey available. The course farrier on duty did not report there to be anything amiss with the shoes fitted to the horses that raced at today's race meeting. The passports of all the runners that raced at today's race meeting were checked, identities, AHS and Equine Influenza vaccinations confirmed, as per normal procedure. Several Jockeys, Apprentices and Work Riders were selected for the taking of breathalyser tests and urine samples for analysis.