Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Wd,3-bk otr,wd 1250,ld bell,too big

Wd,eased,wd rear 750,ld 400,staunch

DOO YOU WANT ME - shifted out early in the run home having to be corrected by Driver T Herlihy.

Prkd,pshd to ld 1350,held on nicely

Gun run mrks,thru lane,too sharp

Nice trip otr,on the drift 500m out

DOO YOU WANT ME - lay in when weakening final turn.

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,off,no late zip

7th otr,5-bk bell,wd cvr,no pick-up

DOO YOU WANT ME - a post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. When questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett advised that she had been unable to make ground when racing wide on the final bend before weakening in the run home. Trainer S Doody advised that he would be having blood tests done in the coming days and would contact Stewards should anything surface that would explain the disappointing effort. Mr Doody also added that he would freshen the gelding before resuming.

5th inr,3-bk,got split,too powerful

DOO YOU WANT ME - held up early final turn and contacted a track marker near the 250m.

Trld,3-bk 1900,bold bid mrks,no gap

WE WALK BY FAITH - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room over the concluding stages. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Driver M White had the opportunity to review the replays to ascertain if there was sufficient grounds for a protest against the 1st placing of THE LAZARUS EFFECT. After reviewing the replays Mr White elected not to proceed with the matter and all placings were authorised.

Up,led,trld,3bk,1x1 850,off,honest

WE WALK BY FAITH - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,led,fght gamely,bested

6-5bk otr,3wd,ld,trld 800,good inr

WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide early.

6bk otr,3wd cvr,imprvd on inr

3bk inr,1x1,prkd 1400,askd,battld

7bk otr,3wd,postd,prkd 700,bestd

Brk,1x1 2200,off tn,unleashed best

WE WALK BY FAITH - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Speared to ld,set terms,cut bk 50m

Fired to clr ld,unchallenged after

Rear inr,off,wd 600,ld 400,powerful

Ld out,trld 2150,thru,closed boldly

SOONER THE BETTOR - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1050,too much class

SOONER THE BETTOR - raced wide early. Junior Driver H Orange, assisted by M White, was issued a warning for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 1250m which momentarily placed an inside runner in restricted room.

Prkd,1x1 2400,feeling pinch tn

SOONER THE BETTOR - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver S Phelan advised he was disappointed and felt the horse had failed to handle the extra distance of today's race.

Prkd,1x1,prkd,1x1 600,off,steady

Brk,7-8-7bk inr,6bk,off,battld

SOONER THE BETTOR - broke briefly at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1550,outfinished

6th otr,3-bk bell,sound mid,no gaps

AKUTA - held up for racing room throughout the run home.

Eased,prkd 1800,eased,prkd 800,game

AKUTA - back from position at dispatch when being restrained by driver M. Purdon. As a consequence of this action, Mr Purdon was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Improved forward near the 1800m before being restrained to take cover after it came apparent the lead was not available.

Chkd,6th,6-bk inr,1x1,3bk,wdst,bold

AKUTA - checked by an inside runner shortly after the start losing ground.

Trld,3-bk 2400,closed stoutly mrks

AKUTA - raced over the final track marker in the run home when outside runner lay inwards.

4bk otr,3-4wd 450,no impact wdst

Up,led,trld 2800,thru,sound,peakd

Up,ld 2000,tackld,ld,fght hard,cght

AKUTA - pre-race warmed.

4th,up,ld,trld 1400,thru,honest

AKUTA - the required veterinary clearance was received.

7th,up,prkd 1200,askd,felt pinch

AKUTA - when questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver M Purdon advised he was disappointed with the gelding's effort despite racing parked for a distance. Mr Purdon further added that not having raced for nearly one month may have been a contributing factor. A post-race veterinary examination including an endoscopy at the request of connections detected a degree of internal exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage that may have affected the horse's performance. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing next.

6th otr,prkd,cvr 1550,off,fght well

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed.

Eased,7th otr,wd rear 400,no pickup

REPUBLICAN PARTY - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Dalgety advised that although the entire recorded strong closing sectionals, he was somewhat disappointed with the overall performance. Mr Dalgety further explained that the horse had not raced for approximately one month leading into the event and, in his opinion, would derive benefit from the outing.

Trld,off to ld 2150,dictated,lasted

REPUBLICAN PARTY - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a warning for being late to notify driver C Dalgety. Pre-race warmed.

Last,3w,parkd,in brfly,dug in late

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed. Lay outwards just prior to the start.

4bk otr,wd cvr tn,swooped wd 100

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed.

3wd,led,trld 1200,thru,bold inr

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed. Forced wider on the track racing into the first bend.

Up,ld 2800,joind,fght,swampd

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-raced warmed.

Prkd,ld 1900,dictated terms,cut bk

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,thru,stout mrks

Speared to ld,set terms,not tested

MERLIN - driver Z Butcher reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,rear inr,off,wd,prkd,outkicked

MERLIN - broke at the start and shifted out despite the efforts of driver Z Butcher checking outside runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the horse.

Thru to ld 2400,allowed terms,slick

MERLIN - driver Z Butcher reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

3bk inr,off,prkd 1300-tn,fght well

MERLIN - driver Z Butcher admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards racing into the first bend forcing MACANDREW AVIATOR and REPUBLICAN PARTY wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butcher's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 21 November up to and including 28 November 2025 (2 days).

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 700,solid up inr

MERLIN - forced to race four wide near the 950m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend. Held up for a short distance near the 200m.