Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

5th,3-bk inr 1800,held up,no pickup

SHOWTYM GIRL - lay in contacting track markers rounding the final turn and again near the 150m when looking for a run in the passing lane. Driver L Hibell was issued with a warning.

1x1,prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,easy

A false start was declared after SHOWTYM GIRL broke in the score up hampering 2nd row runners before recovering its position. Starter D Blakemore advised that he had not been satisfied that a fair start would have been effected so elected to abort the score up. Stewards took no action against SHOWTYM GIRL other than to note the circumstances.

Ld out,trld 1850,off,chased boldly

Brk,wd rear 700,wd cvr,tidy in gap

SHOWTYM GIRL - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

Gun run mrks,off top,bold fin,rough

SHOWTYM GIRL - lay inwards when racing into the first bend placing an inside runner in restricted room. Paced roughly near the 50m after a side hopple carrier came adrift and became entangled around the filly's leg. Trainer N Chilcott was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

6th,prkd,1x1 1400,askd tn,steady

Brk score-up,never tackd on after

SHOWTYM GIRL - broke in the score up hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,honest mid-inr

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

SHOWTYM GIRL - held up by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.

Found ld,dictated,hdd 175,no answer

REET PETITE - lay in contacting track markers near the 300m. Weakened in the run home.

Ld out,allowed terms,too many guns

Sped to ld,3-bk 1700,off,strong fin

Nice trip otr,wd cvr top,steady gap

Botched the score-up,never a danger

REET PETITE - broke early in the score up and took no part. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

5th,eased,rear inr,3-bk,off,bt slow

MURTLE THE TURTLE - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,7th inr,off,wdst top,powerful

MURTLE THE TURTLE - Driver J Abernethy advised that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Straight to ld,set terms,tckld,game

IDEAL CRUNCH - shifted out early in the run home but was corrected by Driver J Dickie.

Gun run mrks,held up,thru,no dash

IDEAL CRUNCH - Driver J Dickie admitted a charge under Rule 869(7A)(a) for contacting the final track marker prior to the passing lane. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dickie advised the filly had over-raced which had taken its toll.

Wd,5th inr,off,wdst rear,strong,brk

IDEAL CRUNCH - broke approaching the 50m but soon settled. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards had viewed the footage and were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. Junior Driver K Denifostova was shown the replays and spoken to advisedly regarding the manner she drove over the concluding stages.

4th,4-bk inr,prkd 1250,outfinished

Prkd,pshd to ld 1500,eyed,fght hard

ROCK BAND - shifted out rounding the final turn despite the efforts of Driver J Dickie.

Brk,7th inr,3-bk bell,off,sound gap

ROCK BAND - broke at the start hampering CLAUDE and settled towards the rear.

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,stout along inr

ROCK BAND - over-raced down the back straight the final time. Paced roughly rounding the final turn.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1350,hdd tn,fght on

ROCK BAND - raced wide early. Raced keenly when leading through the middle stages. Lay in and dislodged a track marker near the 400m.

7th otr,4-bk,keen,wd bell,wknd out

ROCK BAND - the murphy blind was removed prior to the start after the gelding warmed up unfavourably. Over-raced middle stages and broke briefly near the 1550m when being restrained off the back of HUGOTASTIC. Continued to over-race badly before being taken out three wide without cover near the 1000m. Commenced to weaken near the 500m. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Drppd to trail early,thru,solid gap

HERB - lay in late in the run home and raced over the final two track markers.

Made ld,trld 1100,thru,fght stoutly

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,too slick inr

Wd,eased,4-bk inr,off,beat slows wd

HERB - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Eased,8th otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,plggd

HERB - required assistance from an attendant in the pre-race formation. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Over-raced when being restrained in the early stages. When questioned subsequent to the meeting Co-Trainer M Wallis could offer no explanation for the disappointing run in what was the gelding's first race for the stable and advised that she would be adding sliding blinds for the second day.

Bk otr,peeld 500,short fin wider

HERB - fractious and reared prior to the score up.

Gt spd,broke 1800,detatched

HERB - broke rounding the first bend when challenging for the lead losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver R McIlwrick reported the gelding had been striking the wheel discs causing it to break.

Brk start,4pegs,last,solid widest

HERB - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Over-raced through the middle stages.

3-4-5pegs,last,battld on

1x1,left prkd 1900,outfinished 200m

CLAUDE - broke for several strides shortly after the start when contacting the sulky wheel of ALWAYS FLYIN. It was established that both runners had shifted ground marginally with no further action deemed necessary. Weakened in the run home.

4th inr,1x1 bell,off,failed to fire

Brk,rear inr,prkd 1100,wd 700,faded

ALWAYS FLYIN - slow to settle early losing ground. Locked wheels briefly with an inside runner near the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Stormont stated that after being slow away then improving without cover from the 1100m the colt had failed to run on and may be feeling the effects of recent racing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Brk,3rd inr,3-bk,off,ld bell,gritty

ALWAYS FLYIN - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr 300,slick

ALWAYS FLYIN - Driver J Stormont was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Quickly to ld,allowed terms,held on

MEDINA MAGIC - over-raced middle stages when leading.

Eased,wd rear 600,4w,never fired up

MEDINA MAGIC - weakened in the run home.

6th otr,wd rear 700,ld top,crunched

MEDINA MAGIC - out of position at the start. Driver C Wilson was issued a warning. Lay outwards in the run home and shifted up the track over the concluding stages.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd cvr rear,wdr,faded

Trld out,3-bk 1350,1x1 850,no punch