Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Ld out,trld 1500,off 300,ld,too big

Slw,12th otr,wd cvr 800,wdr,chkd

HILLBILLY - pre-race warmed. Slow early stages. Hampered final bend.

Prkd,ld 1900,over-raced,gathered in

HILLBILLY - pre-race warmed. Over-raced middle stages when leading.

Ld out,trld 1550,angled tn,bold bid

5th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd cvr,brk 3rd

HILLBILLY - pre-race warmed. Broke passing the 150m.

6th,4-bk inr,1x1 600,wd 500,too big

HILLBILLY - pre-race warmed. Lost ground rounding the first turn. Driver E Johnson reported that she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk start,6th gap,5th 400,useful wd

HILLBILLY - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

4th otr,chkd,3-bk,wd 400,bttld away

HILLBILLY - pre-race warmed. Had to be steadied passing the 1150m when YOUNEVERKNOW shifted down into the running line. Hampered near the 1100m by a breaking runner and contacted the sulky wheel of YOUNEVERKNOW.

6th inr,off,wd cvr,posted,ld,cut bk

HILLBILLY - had to be steadied near the 1700m when there was an easing of the pace. Commenced to over-race near the 1400m before being taken out three wide and raced wide without cover thereafter.

5th otr,keen,wd,prkd,ld bell,cut bk

HILLBILLY - pulled hard in the score up. Raced fiercely early and middle stages before being sent forward to lead approaching the 1000m. Lay in late in the run home placing an inside runner in restricted room.

8th otr,left prkd,3-bk 1400,no bite

Soft trip mrks,2nd gap,fght in gap

Trld out,3-bk 1250,off,3rd top,easy

Ld out,set all terms,mastered late

ITMUSCLEBELOVE - shifted into the passing lane on the final occasion when driver P Ferguson activated the removable deafeners. Mr Ferguson was issued a warning for failing to keep the passing lane free for trailing runners.

Ld out,3-bk 1700,whacked away gap

Trld,3-bk bell,carted,fair mrks gap

6th inr,4-bk,off 300,stout thru mid

Trld,4-bk,3-bk,held up,off,tidy mid

ITMUSCLEBELOVE - held up final turn. Contacted the sulky wheel of RUBBLE ON THE DOUBLE passing the 200m when shifting off that runner's back as it simultaneously shifted outwards when being corrected. Given the circumstances Stewards took no action against Driver P Ferguson.

Prkd,into ld 2250,dictated,too game

Brk,wd,prkd,chall,ld 650,reeled in

TWO FRANCS - raced wide early. Lay inwards and trotted roughly when attempting to lead near the 1500m. Trotted roughly and lost ground rounding the final bend.

Held ld,kicked top,claimed shadows

TWO FRANCS - trotted roughly under pressure late in the run home.

9th otr,4-bk,wd 600,ld 300,ran away

Brk,tacked on,4-bk inr,blkd,useful

TWO FRANCS - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Slw,rear inr,4-bk,bttld away,no gap

TWO FRANCS - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards rounding the bends. Raced greenly and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of KAIPAKI JACK when CONRAD H was shifting inwards near the 650m and struck the sulky wheel which punctured. Stewards questioned drivers L Neal (TWO FRANCS) and B Wilkins (CONRAD H) and after hearing explanations from both drivers Stewards could not apportion full blame to either horse or driver and took the matter no further. Trotted roughly final bend.

Brk,tacked on,5bk inr,off,wd,steady

TWO FRANCS - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. No action was taken against this gelding due to the delay. Over-raced middle stages and got up on the back of PLAY FAST AND LOOSE on several occasions despite the efforts of Driver L Neal.

Botched the start badly,out of play

TWO FRANCS - broke at the start losing all chance.

Wd,3-bk inr 2100,off 300,stout fin

VERY MAJESTIC - over-raced middle stages. Unsuccessfully contested for a position in the running line inside the 1000m.

Prkd,into ld 1550,dicated,too slick

Brk,7th inr,brk 1800m,out of play

VERY MAJESTIC - fractious prior to the start and swung inwards just prior to the barriers being released crowding an inside runner. Broke at the start losing ground. Hung inwards rounding the first bend before breaking near the 1800m losing all chance.

Wd,4-bk inr 1700,prkd 1400,too game

Brk early,rear,6th gap,1x1,wd,stout

VERY MAJESTIC - hampered at the start and broke shortly after losing ground.

Wd,9th otr,4-bk,keen,wd cvr,no bite

VERY MAJESTIC - fractious prior to the start. Raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the mare had raced too keenly.

3bk otr-1x1,to 3rd tn,fght,peakd

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,held up,good

VERY MAJESTIC - held up early in the run home.

Held ld,trld 1300,waitd,tidy up inr

Blew the start,never a live hope

VERY MAJESTIC - broke at the start losing all chance.

Nice trip otr,wd 600,ld,gathered in

Wd,up prkd thru'out,flat 400m out

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn advised the gelding was unsuited to racing without cover after having worked early. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality and a endoscopy at the request of connections revealed no findings of significance.

Eased,wd cvr 10th 450,chkd,late wdr

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - pre-race warmed. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m.

8th otr,4-bk bell,3 & 4w 450,ran on

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght well

Prkd,rough,3-bk inr,off,wd/brk 850m

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - lay in when being shifted wider by an inside runner near the 900m and locked wheels briefly before breaking losing considerable ground. When questioned Driver J Dunn confirmed that the gelding had lay in contributing to the incident.

3rd early,3-bk inr,prkd 1200,too gd

Wd,3-bk inr,held up,off,tidy in mid

5th otr,prkd,ld 1200,set terms,cght

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

ONE MORE MOMENT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Brk hopelessl early,out of action

ONE MORE MOMENT - pre-race warmed. Broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Ld out,trld 2400,brk 400m,out of it

ONE MORE MOMENT - broke passing the 400m losing all chance.

Into trail,3-bk,prkd 700,bttld well

Trld out,4-bk 1200,off,whacked away

ONE MORE MOMENT - trotted roughly passing the 200m.

Eased,4-bk mrks,3-bk,bold along inr

Ld out,trld 1850,thru,outkicked inr

ONE MORE MOMENT - broke early in the score up but was in position at the start.

10th otr,wd cvr 400,closed stoutly

4th,4-bk inr,prkd 1500,ld 500,slick

6th,5-bk inr,off,brk top,plggd away

KINK - broke near the 200m losing ground before settling. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

6th,prkd,trld 1900,off,brk 3rd,game

KINK - Driver M Hay was issued a warning for half carting for a distance passing the 1400 metres. Broke passing the 200m losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation inside the final 200m.

Rear inr,off,wd cvr 550,closed well

7th otr,prkd,cvr 1450,wd 500,kicked

KINK - Driver M Hay reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

5th,prkd,cvr 1350,wd cvr 300,strong

KINK - Driver M Hay reported that he elected not to activate the deafeners as he was reluctant to place the gelding under undue pressure given that he felt he had no chance of catching the winner.

Ld out,set all terms,kicked,too big

Wd,into ld 1400,dictated,gunned dwn

Brk,7th,1x1,prkd 1250,chall,outfin

KINK - broke shortly after the start but soon settled.

3rd gap,3-bk inr,5th 600,steady mid

KINK - lay in contacting track markers on various occasions during the running, in particular rounding the final turn despite the efforts of Driver M Hay. Mr Hay advised he had not activated the removable deafeners as a consequence and would be recommending gear changes.

6th otr,3-bk,wd 650,4w,chall,outfin

Wd,3-bk otr,wd 450,4w top,fght well

CASTANA - hampered briefly near the 500m when placed in restricted room. Driver T Hanara was warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1650,off top,tried hard

Trld,soon 3-bk,off,chased strongly

Ld out,3-bk 1400,chkd 300,off,stout

Made ld,trld 2300,no gaps,had more

CASTANA - held up throughout the run home with Driver T Hanara not activating the removable deafeners as a result.

6th inr,5-bk,3-bk top,blkd,flew mid

CASTANA - held up final bend.

4th inr,4-bk,off,5th top,bttld away

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,wdr,potent

Ld,trld,3-bk bell,held up,off,sound

CASTANA - hampered find bend.

6th inr,6-bk,1x1 1100,flat 500m out

ROMEO FOXTROT - when questioned regarding the performance Driver H Orange could offer not explanation other than the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing.

7th,6-bk inr,1x1 1200,off,sound fin

ROMEO FOXTROT - when questioned regarding the performance Driver H Orange stated he was satisfied with the gelding's run given the 35m handicap and the solid tempo of the race.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 800,ld 450,too gd

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk bell,no final zip

Ld out,trld 1750,thru,fght well inr

3 & 4-bk inr,off,wd cvr 300,fght on

ROMEO FOXTROT - lay in rounding the bends.

6th inr,off,wdst top,closed stoutly

7th otr,9th 1000,left 7th,bt slows

Wd,1x1 1500,wd 750,ld top,run down

7th otr,1x1,wd 500,2nd top,did best

The start was delayed on the first attempt when SO MYSTIFYING became fractious. The mare was placed in the outside unruly position and the field was turned out of line. A warning was issued regarding SO MYSTIFYING's barrier manners. A further delay occurred on the second attempt when PARAMOUNT KIWI backed into ROMEO FOXTROT, resulting in driver H Orange having to dismount from the sulky.