Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Ld out,trld bell,unable to stick on

Ld out,trld 1200,thru,stout on mrks

CLOUDING OVER - connections advised that the mare would be racing in season.

5th inr,4-bk 1850,unable to fire up

Trld,3-bk 1650,thru 200,closed well

7th otr,wd 1150,prkd,fght on gamely

Trld,3-bk 1450,off,sound effort mid

CLOUDING OVER - connections advised the mare would be racing in season.

Trld,3-bk 1450,off top,stout in mid

CLOUDING OVER - had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight. Shifted out marginally under pressure passing the 100m placing an outside runner in restricted room.

4 & 5-bk mrks,8th gap top,no pickup

CLOUDING OVER - lay in and contacted a track marker near the 1250m.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout effort

5th inr,4-bk 1400,whacked away mrks

3rd,brk 1900m,4-bk inr,off,no punch

MARY LOU - broke entering the first bend checking and hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Ld,trld 1800,flat top,no final kick

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,whacked away mid

Left prkd,cvr bell,outfinished mid

5th,1x1 1500,asked tn,no dash

3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd-5bk,fading tn

MARY LOU - weakened rounding the final bend.

Cght 3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,battled tn

MARY LOU - raced wide early and middle stages.

Held ld,trld 850,flat 350,no pickup

PROVISEUR - weakened final turn.

Chkd,rear otr,3-bk,off,bttld closer

PROVISEUR - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend while wide on the track losing ground.

Trld out,4-bk 800,flat 450,wknd out

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards near the 1450m and 1250m contacting track markers. Weakened leaving the final bend.

1x1,3-bk bell,wd cvr 700,wdr,no fin

Fired to ld,dictated,reeled in 175m

Gun run mrks,thru,bttld away in gap

PROVISEUR - Driver C Sharpe was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Fired to ld,dictated,collared 100m

PROVISEUR - Junior Driver Z Meredith (assisted by D Balle) admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Meredith's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 18 October up to and including 1 November 2024 (5 days).

Ld out,trld 1800,keen,outkicked inr

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.

Ld,atckd,trld bell,thru 500,ld,cght

PROVISEUR - obtained an inside run leaving the back straight the final time.

Speared to ld 1850,hdd 125,plggd on

Eased,rear inr,off,wdst tn,tidy fin

Wd,3-bk inr 1800,off,held up,stout

EYES TO HEAVEN - lay inwards passing the 1400m. Held up final bend and in the early stages of the run home.

Urgd,ld,trld,3bk 1300,no threat inr

3rd,3bk inr,off tn,held up,sound

EYES TO HEAVEN - driver J Dunn was warned for half carting passing the 1400m.

3-4bk inr,5bk 900,4bk,steady mid

Led,trld 1700,waited,dashd best

1x1,3-bk 1050,off,failed to fire up

Trld,3-bk 700,fght stoutly on mrks

BENJAMIN BUTTON - when questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer/Driver S Abernethy stated the gelding had been suited to receiving an economical run throughout.

3 & 4-bk mrks,3-bk 900,never ran on

BENJAMIN BUTTON - lay inwards during the score up. Continued to lay inwards at various stages. Weakened in the run home.

3 & 4-bk mrks,unable to spark up

BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened rounding the final turn with Driver D Grundmann not activating the deafeners due to being out of contention. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.

Eased,rear inr,4-bk,held up,no dash

BENJAMIN BUTTON - lay in contacting track markers with one being dislodged approaching the 1200m. Held up leaving final bend.

3-bk mrks,held up,off,tidy late mid

Trld,3-bk 1300,failed to get close

BENJAMIN BUTTON - lay in entering the first turn and dislodged a track marker when placed in restricted room by outside runners. Weakened in the run home.

Eased,4-bk inr,unable to quicken up

BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened late in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,3-bk,off,wdst,no zip

BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance Driver D Grundmann could offer no tangible reason for the disappointing run.

8th otr,5-bk,4-bk inr 600,beat slws

BENJAMIN BUTTON - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer S Abernethy advised that the gelding had proved to be disappointing on occasions previously when failing to give of its best if overly restrained during the running and felt that this may have been the case travelling down the back straight the final time when racing keenly. Mr Abernethy further explained that as previously advised to Stewards this runner needed things to go his way during the running to perform up to its best and this had not occurred from the wide draw in tonight's event . Stewards noted Mr Abernethy's comments.

6th inr,off,1x1 1400,wd,closed hard

COMMANDER LINCOLN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m.

1x1,3-bk,wd cvr 500,3rd top,up post

COMMANDER LINCOLN - driver A Sharpe admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion on the final bend and in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

8th,4-bk inr 1800,off,plggd away

COMMANDER LINCOLN - lay in and contacted a track marker near the 1250m.

Trld,3-bk 1800,off,bttld away gap

COMMANDER LINCOLN - briefly steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of WATCH YOUR BACK racing into the first turn.

6th pegs,3-bk bell,off,stout in mid

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,fght on well

Chkd,8th inr,off,wd cvr 600,steady

COMMANDER LINCOLN - checked by a breaking runner near the 1300m.

4th inr,5-bk,4-bk,off,wd cvr,strong

7th pegs,off,4-bk otr,held up,plggd

COMMANDER LINCOLN - Trainer R Green was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available.

Brk run-up,wd rear,prkd 1400,gritty

BETTOR REACTION - broke in the early stages of the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Driver T Mitchell was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Prkd,ld 1800,keen,kicked clear,easy

BETTOR REACTION - over-raced in the score-up. Lay out rounding the turns.

4th,prkd-3bk otr,prkd 400,battled

BETTOR REACTION - shifted inwards near the 250m crowding inside runners. Driver T Chmiel was issued with a warning.

Eased,4bk otr,hookd wd,sound wd

Prkd,1x1 1200,3bk,tiring from tn

1x1,5bk otr 700,thru mid tn,fair

BETTOR REACTION - over-raced middle stages.

Prkd,ld 1500,joined tn,wilted str

BETTOR REACTION - shifted outwards under pressure leaving the final bend having to be straightened by driver T Chmiel.

3wd,prkd 1400,askd tn,felt pinch

BETTOR REACTION - raced wide early.

Prkd-1x1,5bk otr 700,waitd wd,good

5th,4-bk inr,prkd 1600,fght gamely

Gate speed to ld,dictated,too slick

MESSENGER BUOY - driver L Hibell had some difficulty activating the removable deafeners in the run home.

Wd,3-bk otr 1400,off,blkd,lckd whls

MESSENGER BUOY - raced wide early before being restrained to secure a position midfield in the running line near the 1400m. Checked when locking wheels with an outside runner near the 100m.

Prkd,ld,trld 1500,held up,fght mrks

MESSENGER BUOY - held up final turn.

Made ld,trld 1800,thru,stout on inr

Made ld,trld 1700,thru,pounced,cght

Nice trip otr,4w 400,pounced,denied

MESSENGER BUOY - Junior Driver L Hibell (assistant by N Chilcott) admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee issued a fine of $300.

1x1,left prkd 1100,did best shadows

MESSENGER BUOY - back from position at dispatch. Junior Driver L Hibell was issued with a warning. Ms Hibell (assisted by N Chilcott) was also warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

1x1,left prkd 1800,fght nicely gap

Wd,3-bk otr,4-bk,wd 700,fair in gap

MESSENGER BUOY - raced wide early before securing a position midfield in the running line.

Trld,prkd,trld 1800,thru,strong bid

WATCH YOUR BACK - over-raced in the score up and through the early stages. Driver P Ferguson had some difficulty activating the sliding blinds in the run home.

Ld,trld,off,ld 1500,hdd 250,fght on

COMMANDER LINCOLN - briefly steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of WATCH YOUR BACK racing into the first turn.

Prkd,into ld 1800,dictated,run down

WATCH YOUR BACK - when questioned regarding the performance Driver S Abernethy stated that the gelding had received every opportunity.

Trld,off,ld,attckd,trld 1100,strong

WATCH YOUR BACK - placed in restricted room near the 1200m when an outside runner shifted inwards .

Fired to ld,set terms,collared 75m

Ld out,trld 1750,3-bk,fght on mrks

WATCH YOUR BACK - broke briefly early in the score up hampering a second row runner but was in position by the candy pole. Raced keenly middle stages. Lay in contacting track markers near the 250m.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

WATCH YOUR BACK - over-raced middle stages.

6th,6-bk inr,prkd 1600,eyed ldr,fdd

WATCH YOUR BACK - strongly restrained shortly after the start to obtain cover.

7th otr,wd cvr,4w 600,no final kick

WATCH YOUR BACK - pulled hard score up and early stages. Continued to over-race before being taken out to a three wide position with cover near the 1500m where it raced for the remainder before weakening in the run home.

Cght wd,up prkd 1050,fght on nicely

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay inwards entering the first bend and had to be steadied. Raced wide early.

Trld,3-bk,prkd 1500,couldn't stick

4th inr,1x1 bell,wd cvr 550,kept on

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - over-raced briefly middle stages.

Ld out,attckd,trld 700,off,bold fin

Trld,3-bk 1750,off,steady thru mid

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - briefly hampered by an outside runner near the 50m before laying inwards just short of the winning post checking an inside runner.

3rd inr,4-bk,prkd 1500,outfinished

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - when questioned regarding the performance Driver T Mitchell stated he was disappointed with the effort but felt the mare may derive benefit from the run.

Ld out,dictated terms,hdd 150m,fght

5th otr,1x1 1300,flat top,bttld on

3-bk otr,wd,prkd 1400,stuck bravely

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1200,outfinished

Eased,5-bk inr,unable to quicken up

5th inr,5-bk 1700,off,no final zip

5th inr,1x1 1600,3-bk,wdst,no punch

MIDFREW LUCRE - pre-race warmed.

7th otr,1x1,3-bk,4w top,closed hard

MIDFREW LUCRE - pre-race warmed. Driver S Burley was warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

8th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,kept on

MIDFREW LUCRE - pre-race warmed. Raced four wide from the 500m.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr 400,stout

MIDFREW LUCRE - lay in throughout the score up and was back from position at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Lay in over the early stages of the run home. Trainer J Abernethy advised that he will be making alterations to MIDFREW LUCRE's shoeing prior to its next start.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr tn,fin on

MIDFREW LUCRE - pre-race warmed. Lay in when being restrained shortly after the start.

6th otr,4w 450,4th tn,did best late

MIDFREW LUCRE - pre-race warmed. Lay in rounding the final turn placing inside runners in restricted room briefly. Driver J Kriechbaumer was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion late in the run home.

Left prkd the trip,stuck on bravely

MIDFREW LUCRE - Driver J Abernethy was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the middle stages of the run home.

6th,6-bk inr,off,wd cvr,got up post

MIDFREW LUCRE - pre-race warmed.