Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Trld,3-bk 1200,plggd away along inr

DUCHESS MEGXIT - when questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy stated he was satisfied with the run given the class of the field and the tempo throughout in what was the mare's first race for three weeks.

Eased,wd cvr rear,held up,tidy late

DUCHESS MEGXIT - raced roughly for a distance rounding the final turn. Held up early stages of the run home.

Prkd,into ld 1100,dictated,powerful

DUCHESS MEGXIT - shifted out early in the run home but was corrected by Driver Z Butcher.

9th otr,4-bk,wd 550,ground ldr down

DUCHESS MEGXIT - raced wide from the 600m.

Thru,3-4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,soared

DUCHESS MEGXIT - driver Z Butcher admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations 4.4 in that he crossed his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture and the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200. In taking this course of action Stewards took into account his recent warning in relation to this Rule.

Gate spd,ld 1750,askd,fght,nabbd

3wd cvr,up,ld 1100,fght,dead-heat

DUCHESS MEGXIT - raced wide early.

Wd,up prkd 1800,outfinished 150 out

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early. When questioned Driver C Dalgety advised that the early effort when wide and then being left without cover outside the leader when the front was not available had taken its toll

Eased,wd cvr rear top,closed boldly

REPUBLICAN PARTY - lay in near the 1300m. Lay in again rounding the final turn.

Eased,rear inr,off,wdst tn,did best

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed.

Gun run mrks,off top,fght best late

The start was briefly delayed due to the shadow roll on REPUBLICAN PARTY requiring replacement.

Out fast,led 2200,joind,strong

REPUBLICAN PARTY - driver C Dalgety was warned for crossing the reins and performing a celebratory gesture late in the run home.

7th,prkd 1150,fght well to line

3bk inr the trip,held up,steady inr

REPUBLICAN PARTY - held up final bend and lay inwards striking track markers. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was not disappointed after being held up rounding the final bend on a fast last quarter.

11th otr,6-bk,imp mid 300,off,smart

5th inr,1x1 1400,off top,ld 50,cght

6th inr,5-bk,held up,off,bttld clsr

DON'T STOP DREAMING - held up final bend.

Trld,ld 1900,joind 600,fght,hdd 150

DON'T STOP DREAMING - driver B Orange reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 250m.

4th,up,ld,trld 1900,thru,led,nabbd

DON'T STOP DREAMING - shied and raced greenly when leading near the 2300m.

Cut breeze the majority,fght gamely

Prkd,up,ld 1400,far too classy

7th,1x1 2100,wd top,chall,thwarted

Last,led bell,joind trn,fght ok

Bk otr,into 1x1,3w,led bell,easy

PINSEEKER - trainer J Cox advised the gelding has been treated for dehydration since last racing.

6th,follwd 1x1,angld trn,steady

PINSEEKER - hampered at the start. Briefly locked sulky stays with RAKERO ROCKET near the 200m.

3rd,3bk inr,held up tn,never clear

PINSEEKER - held up throughout the run home.

6-5-6bk inr,off tn,held up,smart wd

PINSEEKER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,honest inr

PINSEEKER - raced wide without cover from the 900m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend crowding inside runners near the 300m. Notwithstanding this driver J Cox was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground.

8th otr,wd cvr 400,wdr top,bold fin

MERLIN - pre-race warmed. Driver Z Butcher was questioned in relation to an incident near the 1100m where KANGO was able to shift away from the marker line. Mr Butcher stated that Driver D Butcher (KANGO) had been clear to commence the shift with MERLIN then improving to be outside that runner's wheel before he was able to steady the entire back down into the running line. Mr Butcher also advised that the off side shortener pin had released prematurely prior to him activating the remaining shortener pin near the 1000m.

Wd,4-bk otr,wd 600,ld 150,reeled in

MERLIN - raced wide early stages. Over-raced and lay outwards near the 1300m becoming awkwardly placed on the back of VILLAGE REBEL and contacted the wheel. Raced wide from the 600m.

6th,3bk otr,up,prkd 600,gritty fght

3wd,prkd 1350,up,too powerful

MERLIN - raced wide early.

3rd,ld,trld 1900,off tn,fght,peakd

3wd,led,trld 1250,thru,comfy inr

Wd,1x1 1200,off top,breezed on past

CHASE A DREAM - pre-race warmed. Driver M Purdon admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly by allowing his runner to shift inwards near the 1400m when not sufficiently clear causing interference to LITTLE SPIKE which broke losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Purdon's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 4 April up to and including 22 April 2025 (4 days).

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

CHASE A DREAM - locked wheels for several strides with MO'UNGA near the 120m.

Wd,3-bk otr 1400,4w 300,bttld away

CHASE A DREAM - the required veterinary clearance was received.

10-9bk otr,3wd,postd 900,pluggd

CHASE A DREAM - out of position at the start. Driver B Orange was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Raced wide from the 1400m. Blundered shortly after the finish line and was immediately restrained by driver B Orange. Attended to by the on course Veterinarian before being transported from the track in the Horse Ambulance. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities with further assessment recommended to be undertaken in the coming days. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,led,nabbd

Trld the trip,off tn,solid,hdd 50

3wd cvr,postd,ld 1000,too much grit

CHASE A DREAM - raced wide early. Driver B Orange reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Wd,pshd to ld 1200,run dwn 100m out

Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,fght well

Gate spd,ld 1250,kickd tn,held well

Up,3rd,up,ld 1500,fght,bested 150

RAKERO ROCKET - over-raced middle stages.

Brk badly,tackd on,inr 500,fair mid

PINSEEKER - hampered at the start. Briefly locked sulky stays with RAKERO ROCKET near the 200m.

Led,trld 1900,waitd,did best inr

RAKERO ROCKET - struck and punctured the sulky tyre of DON'T STOP DREAMING near the 250m. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until firstly driver B Orange (DON'T STOP DREAMING) placed 4th had viewed the replays and confirmed he did not wish to proceed with a protest and secondly Stewards were satisfied that given the margin at the finish there were no grounds for a protest to be lodged by Stewards. Driver G Smith admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground and striking the wheel of DON'T STOP DREAMING near the 250m. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Smith's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 17 December 2024 (4 days).

8th,3bk otr,up wd tn,unleashd mid

RAKERO ROCKET - driver G Smith advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

9th otr,5-bk bell,never got into it

OHOKA CONNOR - weakened in the run home.

Cut breeze thru'out,ld 100m,cut dwn

Eased,wd rear 800,prkd,outfinished

OHOKA CONNOR - Driver T Williams advised the gelding had cast the off fore shoe in the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Williams stated that he was disappointed given the drop in grade but expected that the gelding would derive some benefit from the run.

5-3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,strong mid-wd

OHOKA CONNOR - paced roughly in the run home.