Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Made ld,over-raced,hdd 300,no fight

SHESGOLD - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett advised that the mare had become wound up after the false start and raced keenly throughout which took its toll. Miss Hackett further advised that SHESGOLD will be turned out for a spell.

Prkd,into ld 1900,dictated,run down

SHESGOLD - Driver T Mitchell was shown the replay and reminded of his obligation to ensure he drives his runner out fully over the concluding stages.

Made ld,dictated,kicked,brk 50m(dq)

SHESGOLD - broke passing the 60m and continued in a gallop to the finishing line before locking sulky wheels with ALDEBARAN PIPPI. Stewards lodged a protest against 2nd placing being awarded to this runner under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the mare had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. After viewing the replays Driver T Mitchell did not contest the protest and SHESGOLD was disqualified by Stewards.

6th pegs,4-bk 1700,off,tidy fin wd

Into trail early,keen,lacked a kick

SHESGOLD - lay in and contacted a track marker passing the 1800m and again near the 1750m with a track marker being dislodged. Driver T Mitchell was issued a warning for contacting a track marker near the 200m when activating gear. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Mitchell advised the filly had raced keenly during the running but had disappointed over the final stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

8th,5-bk inr,4-bk top,blkd,chkd/brk

SHESGOLD - lay in at various stages. Broke near the 50m when in restricted room.

Ld,trld 2300,held up,off tn,bold wd

3rd,3-bk inr,held up,strong on mrks

Ld out,dictated terms,claimed 150m

Brk,3rd inr,off,ld,trld 1600,no zip

ORDAINED - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Brk,tacked on,8th bell,never in it

ORDAINED - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

4th inr,3-bk,prkd,ld,trld 700,sound

ORDAINED - incorrectly shown as a late scratching for several hours on the TAB website earlier in the day.

Prkd,ld 2300,claimed 650,drppd out

KISS MY PIXEL - connections advised that the mare will be racing in season. Lay in rounding the turns. Weakened from the 650m.

Gun run mrks,thru,bttld on solidly

KISS MY PIXEL - Driver E Johnson reported that the off side sliding blind failed to activate despite her efforts.

Rear,left 3rd inr,3-bk,off,stout wd

KISS MY PIXEL - momentarily hampered near the 200m.

Slw,5th inr,4-bk,off,plggd away gap

Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on nicely

KISS MY PIXEL - hung inwards racing into the first turn contacting a track marker which was dislodged. Continued to lay in dislodging a further track marker near the 950m. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

6th,6-bk inr,off,4th gap,bttld away

KISS MY PIXEL - Trainer G Martin advised Stewards that the mare would be racing in season.

Brk early handy & wd,10th,wd,plggd

EAGLE HANOVER - broke rounding the first turn settling at the rear.

5th otr,1x1,prkd 1600,drifting 500m

EAGLE HANOVER - weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Abernethy stated that the mare had trotted roughly on the bends and that he was disappointed with the run. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Soon ld,dictated,eyed,rallied,stung

Prkd,ld,3-bk,off 950,ld 700,staunch

Ld out,3-bk 1600,off 100,strong fin

EAGLE HANOVER - held up early final turn. Required veterinary attention to an injury to the off side eye which was probably sustained when giving assistance to MAZEPPA following the event.

6th inr,1x1 2000,wd 400,no pick-up

Brk,9th,4-bk otr,wd cvr,wdr,no dash

SLAINTE - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

7th inr,off,held up,plggd away mrks

SLAINTE - had difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight. Driver G Martin was warned for dropping his right foot from the sulky footrest over the final 100m.

3rd,into trail,off top,too powerful

SLAINTE - trotted roughly for several strides approaching the 200m momentarily hampering a trailing runner.

Trld,3bk,brk,4bk inr,flat tyre,done

SLAINTE - received a punctured sulky tyre after being contacted by SWEET OLIVIA when shifting outwards entering the first turn. Stewards could not attribute blame solely to either driver and took the matter no further. Broke near the 1800m losing ground before settling.

5th otr,brk,3-bk otr,rough,brk 850m

SLAINTE - lay in and broke near the 1750m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Continued to lay in and broke briefly near the 1300m and then again approaching the 800m losing further ground. Lay inwards and contacted track markers rounding the turns. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Trainer G Martin advised that he would be restricting both stable runners to left handed racing for the immediate future.

Trppd wd,eased,drifting 800m out

SLAINTE - hampered briefly near the winning post the first time. Raced wide early and middle stages before being eased to the rear near the 900m. Weakened near the 800m.

5th inr,4-bk,brk 5th 600m,out of it

SONSOFTHEMERCH - broke near the 650m losing ground before settling. A final warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Brk run-up,rear,4-bk inr,brk 1100m

SONSOFTHEMERCH - broke early in the score up and was back from the unruly position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Broke near the 1100m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on this runner's racing manners.

Manners to ld,set terms,gathered in

Eased,4-bk inr,brk 550m,out of play

SONSOFTHEMERCH - broke near the 550m losing its chance. Broke again near the 150m when trailing the field. Trainer T Hall reported that the gelding had cast the near fore shoe during the running.

Botched the start badly,out of play

SONSOFTHEMERCH - broke at the start losing all chance.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,bt slows

SONSOFTHEMERCH - held up early and middle stages of the run home when in restricted room.

5th otr,prkd,cvr 1300,prkd 3rd,wknd

5th inr,1x1 1400,wd 400,bttld on wd

5th,5-bk inr,off,wd 400,no pick-up

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,lacked a kick

Ld out,trld 1400,3-bk,plggd in gap

7th inr,shffld,rear of bunch,no zip

ROMEO FOXTROT - lay in rounding the turns losing ground and in particular the final turn.

6th,prkd 2200,brk 1900m,pulled up

HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - broke near the 1900m losing all chance.

Paced early,broken up,out of action

HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - broke then switched to a pace approaching the first turn losing all chance.

8th inr,off,pshd wd 950,effort told

5th inr,5-bk,4-bk,off,blkd,had more

HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - held up throughout the run home. Driver S Abernethy reported that he did not activate the deafeners as a result.

Brk early 4th,paced,brkn up,no hope

HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - broke shortly after the start before switching to a pace having to be broken up by its driver losing all chance.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,pounced,held