Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

5-4bk otr,3wd 600,fght hard wd

THE NIGHT FOX - raced wide without cover from the 800m.

4-6bk otr,7bk 700,warmd up wdst

THE NIGHT FOX - had to be steadied when there was a slight easing of the pace near the 1300m. Improved wide from the 1200m. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was not disappointed considering the gelding is best suited when being held up for one run and also given he was unable to gain a run with cover until late in the run home.

Urgd,led 1800,trld 1200,plain str

THE NIGHT FOX - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the gelding had worked hard in the early and middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

Prkd,1x1,4-3bk,3wd 800,fading 600

THE NIGHT FOX - forced to race wide from the 950m. Weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3-4bk inr,5bk 800,held up,sound

Led,trld 1500,thru,tried hard inr

ROCKCENT - shifted outwards near the 1800m simultaneously to SWEET SPIRIT shifting inwards resulting in contact to the wheel of ROCKCENT which shifted off the rim. Driver S Ottley wished to view the film in relation to lodging a protest against 4th placing being awarded to SWEET SPIRIT. After viewing the films Miss Ottley was satisfied her horse had contributed to this incident and declined to proceed with the protest.

Ld,trld,3bk 1100,held up,honest inr

Trail thrghout,tidy chase lane

HE'S A BAY - tangled away.

Brk,3bk inr,struggling 500,plain

HE'S A BAY - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver L O'Reilly advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer C McDowell advised the gelding will be freshened and return to the trials prior to resuming.

3-5bk inr,held up rear tn,imprvd

HE'S A BAY - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Dist 7th,4bk inr,off,steady mid

Detachd,6bk inr,struggling 600,fdd

HE'S A BAY - slow to begin. Weakened final bend.

4-5bk otr,angld wdst tn,battled wd

Soon ld,trld 1450,thru 300,sound

WAIKARI BARB - lay out throughout the run home.

4-3bk otr,angld wd,strong bid wd

Soon prkd,keen,fading from 600

WAIKARI BARB - paced roughly shortly after the start. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Soon prkd,no cvr,fght very hard

Followd 1x1,battled in strgt

Slow,deep pegs,flat turn,plugd

WAIKARI BARB - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Mid,soon parkd,fght on strongly

HOWIE ROBYN - hampered racing over the crossing near the 1900m.

Soon prkd,1x1 1400,angld out,steady

HOWIE ROBYN - driver S McNally was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3bk otr the trip,thru mid tn,pluggd

3-4bk inr,off tn,offered little str

HOWIE ROBYN - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S McNally. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3rd,3bk inr,drifting back from 500

Brk,4-5bk inr,4bk tn,sound inr

HEAVEN - broke at the start losing ground. Paced roughly in the early stages.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 800,brk

HEAVEN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1000m. Weakened final bend. Broke near the 350m hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Broke start,soon checkd,out,p up

RURAL CASH - checked and broke at the start and while in a gallop after 100m shifted inwards placing its driver in difficulty with HEAVEN being checked and dislodging driver T Williams. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer E Latimer.

3-4pegs,inside runs,fair up lane

HEAVEN - began awkwardly.

Soon left parkd,kickd up bell,grity

Trld-4bk inr,held up tn,tidy,tight

I SPY DIAMONDS - held up late in the run home.

Brk twice,6bk inr,weakened str

I SPY DIAMONDS - trainer J McDermott advised that the filly would be racing in foal. Broke at the start losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Over-raced before breaking near the 1600m hampering a trailing runner losing further ground. Mr McDermott advised he will be making gear changes prior to the filly resuming.

Slow,last inner,always at rear

I SPY DIAMONDS - Trainer J McDermott advised that the filly has been served. Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Raced greenly at various stages throughout.

Brk,6bk inr 1000,honest up inr

SOMACHBETTOR - fractious prior to the start. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Brk start,8bk inr,buried tn,battled

SOMACHBETTOR - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m. Weakened in the run home.

Brk,5bk inr,3wd cvr 400, then brk

THE FINISHER - broke after 100m and shifted inwards abruptly losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly rounding the final bend and broke again near the 300m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.

8bk otr,up,prkd 1400,fght,fdd 150

THE FINISHER - began awkwardly. Paced roughly at various stages during the running.

Found 1x1,cartd bk 400,tidy inr

THE FINISHER - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

3-4bk inr,prkd 1000,askd tn,fght

Eased,4-5bk inr,rear tn,one-paced

THE FINISHER - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Continued to pace roughly in the early stages. Over-raced middle stages.

4-6bk otr,3wd,brk,4bk inr,held up

THE FINISHER - lay inwards checking SPIRITUAL BLISS near the 1100m. Broke near the 900m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Held up leaving the final bend and in the run home.

Brk 2450,alway distant after

MEMORIES N HEAVEN - broke after 150m checking a trailing runner losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

6bk otr,brk 2200,brk,3-4wd,wilted

MEMORIES N HEAVEN - raced wide early. Broke briefly near the 2200m losing ground. Paced roughly near the 1500m. Broke briefly again near the 1300m and raced wide thereafter. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. The connections advised they would be making changes to the gelding's hopples and adding a boring pole prior to racing next.

9th,5-4bk otr,3-wd tn,fght,peakd

MEMORIES N HEAVEN - the boring pole came adrift shortly after the start. This gear was inspected and found to be in good condition with trainer I Cameron deemed not to be at fault. Paced roughly at various stages throughout. Hung inwards in the run home causing driver K Cameron some difficulty.

7th,3wd,brk 2200,6bk otr,brk 600

MEMORIES N HEAVEN - broke after 200m losing ground. Paced roughly for a distance passing the 700m before breaking again near the 600m. Weakened leaving the final bend. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

13th,rear otr-inr,no pick-up inr

MEMORIES N HEAVEN - paced roughly near the 750m losing ground.

7-8bk otr,well bk tn,got going wdst

AUDACITY - driver R Cameron advised the gelding had made abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with some respiratory noise. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk,6bk inr 1300,held up tn,imprvd

AUDACITY - broke at the start losing ground. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Eased,5bk otr,battling rear tn,flat

AUDACITY - out of position at the candy pole and start. Driver R Cameron was issued a warning. Paced roughly near the 1400m when contacting the sulky wheel of MAJOR TORQUE after a slight easing of the pace. Weakened leaving the final bend.