Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Trld,3-bk 1100,unable to quicken up

MARIA KIRILENKO - lay inwards striking a track marker near the 1400m. Weakened during the run home.

Nice trip otr,5th top,no final kick

MARIA KIRILENKO - weakened leaving the final turn.

7th inr,5-bk,off,wd cvr rear,bt two

MARIA KIRILENKO - lay inwards near the 1800m striking a track marker which was dislodged.

4th inr,3-bk 1450,off,fght,no gaps

MARIA KIRILENKO - held up final turn and then again late in the run home.

Lost ld dig,trld 1900,flat top,wknd

INNOCENT MAN - held up by the weakening MARIA KIRILENKO rounding the final turn then broke near the 200m after contacting that runner's sulky wheel. Junior Driver L Hibell (assisted by D Butcher) admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Hibell's driver's licence from conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 15 August 2025 (2 days).

Gun run mrks,thru lane,chased best

7th inr,off,rear otr,failed to fire

Lost ld dig,3-bk inr,4-bk,no pickup

Nice trip otr,held up badly,forgive

MARIA KIRILENKO - Driver J Abernethy was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1800,under pressure 500m

MARIA KIRILENKO - weakened leaving the final turn.

4th inr,4-bk,rear,never sparked up

6th otr,rear bell,wd cvr top,bt one

JACCKA OPA - paced roughly after contacting the sulky of BENSON DUDE near the 600m losing ground. Driver B Hadley admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,held up,off,solid

Prkd,intold 1600,hdd 500,no answer

BENSON DUDE - weakened rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Left prkd,lost ld dig,drifting 400m

BENSON DUDE - weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Driver S Abernethy advised the gelding was unsuited to racing in the parked position throughout.

Prkd,ld 1450,set terms,gathered in

BENSON DUDE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver S Abernethy advised that the gelding had received every opportunity but felt that this runner may be better suited over a longer distance than tonight's 1700m..

Sped to ld,set terms,mastered 50m

Wd,pshd to ld 1750,hdd 125,stuck on

BENSON DUDE - raced three wide early.

9th otr,wd 1450,prkd,ld top,run dwn

Soon ld,dictated,hdd,rallied gamely

BENSON DUDE - shifted out leaving the final bend but was corrected by Driver S Abernethy.

4th inr,3-bk 1400,failed to stay on

RIVERBOY BEN - weakened rounding the final turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Brownlee advised that the gelding felt lethargic throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,tried hard

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd 1100,outfinished

RIVERBOY BEN - Driver J Brownlee advised that the deafeners had failed to activate despite his efforts.

Ld out,trld 1800,unable to spark up

RIVERBOY BEN - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.

7th pegs,4-bk,off,failed to fire up

RIVERBOY BEN - weakened in the run home.

Wd,up prkd bell,pshd wd 500,no more

RIVERBOY BEN - raced wide early. Briefly placed in restricted room rounding the final turn. Weakened in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1850,thru,strong on inr

Prkd,pshd to ld bell,swamped 150m

RIVERBOY BEN - weakened in the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,lacked dash

RIVERBOY BEN - lay in near the 1300m contacting track markers.

Nice trip otr,peeled top,fin on gap

Gun run mrks,off,chased hard,denied

Soft trip mrks,failed to capitalise

VINCENTS GIRL - weakened leaving the final bend.

Sped to ld,trld 1700,thru,outkicked

1x1,3-bk 1000,1x1 600,whacked away

5th inr,4-bk 1600,off,lacked punch

Gun run inr,flat tyre 300,fght well

VINCENTS GIRL - Driver L Hibell reported she sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 300m.

3-bk mrks to trn,thru 300,sound inr

Nice trip otr,unable to capitalise

VINCENTS GIRL - the near side hopple connecting strap broke on the final turn. This gear was inspected and found to have been in satisfactory condition. It was noted that the ear plugs were not fitted prior to the commencement of the score up although the removable hood was intact. When questioned Trainer N Chilcott advised that she had been unable to fit the ear plugs under the removable hood after the mare become fractious.

Trld,3-bk 1850,off 250,slick in mid

VINCENTS GIRL - held up early final turn. Driver S Abernethy was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. Mr Abernethy advised that he had not activated the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Left prkd the majority,stuck gamely

Lost long ld dig,trld bell,btn 500m

MURTLE THE TURTLE - unsuccessfully contested for the early lead. Driver J Abernethy was warned for the manner in which he shifted ground approaching the 1000m which resulted in PRINCESS LISA being momentarily hampered. Weakened final turn and lay in contacting a track marker near the 250m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Mr Abernethy was issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(g) alleging that he drove in a manner which diminished his mare's chances of winning by persisting with a challenge for the lead over the initial 550m. The matter was opened and adjourned sine die by the Adjudicative Committee.

Ld out,trld 1400,thru,strong on inr

5-bk mrks,off,solid thru mid,no gap

MURTLE THE TURTLE - held up late in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1950,sound effort on pegs

MURTLE THE TURTLE - lay in contacting a track marker near the 1200m.

Ld out,trld 1550,3-bk,no final dash

MURTLE THE TURTLE - weakened leaving the final turn.

Ld,trld,3-bk 1350,held up,off,stout

MURTLE THE TURTLE - lay inwards at various stages. Lay inwards contacting track markers near the 750m. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

4th inr,3-bk 1400,fght well on mrks

MURTLE THE TURTLE - lay inwards at various stages.

7th,3-bk inr 1800,4-bk,chkd 500 out

MURTLE THE TURTLE - lay out marginally and locked wheels with an outside runner near the 500m losing all chance.

7th,4-bk inr bell,off,tidy when clr

MURTLE THE TURTLE - locked wheels briefly with an inside runner on two occasions over the final stages. Driver J Abernethy was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.

Eased,4-bk inr,3-bk top,flew on inr

5th inr,4-bk,3-bk top,fght well inr

10th inr,4bk bell,thru 150,bold fin

CONRAD H - over-raced middle stages.

5th otr,1x1 1450,wd 500,strong late

Gun run mrks,thru to chall,thwarted

CONRAD H - shifted in under pressure passing the 50m having to be corrected and lost some momentum as a result.

4th inr,3-bk,brief dab mrks,outfin

Wd,up prkd thru'out,jostled,outfin

Eased,rear otr,4-bk,rear top,steady

5th otr,3-bk 1700,rear,rough,no zip

CONRAD H - paced roughly passing the 200m after having been shifted wider to secure clear running. Removed from the unruly for future mobile starts.