Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

9th otr,5-bk,wdst tn,bold,flat tyre

CON GRAZIA LOVE - contacted the sulky wheel of FEARLESS near the 300m after there was an easing of the pace which resulted in the tyre being punctured and coming off the rim. A protest was lodged under Rule 869A(2) by connections of FEARLESS placed 4th against 3rd placing being awarded to CON GRAZIA LOVE (M McKendry) on the grounds of alleged interference in this incident. After hearing the relative evidence and viewing the replays the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Stewards took no action against Driver M McKendry in this incident due to the easing of the pace simultaneously to his move outwards.

Wd,rolled to ld 1100,swamped 150m

CON GRAZIA LOVE - lay outwards throughout the run home.

Ld out,trld 2450,off,pounced,nutted

6th,6-bk inr,off,wd cvr,cut ldr bk

Trld,3-bk 1750,held up,stout on inr

CON GRAZIA LOVE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6th inr,prkd 1700,3-bk,wd 600,faded

CON GRAZIA LOVE - Driver M McKendry was shown the replay and reminded of his obligations in relation to the manner in which he drove racing down the back straight the last time and rounding the final turn when to the outside of SOUTHERN DIAMOND.

8th otr,3-bk,1x1,prkd 850,outkicked

8th otr,4-bk bell,wdst top,bold bid

CON GRAZIA LOVE - driver M McKendry admitted a breach of Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted ground outwards near the 2300m forcing LUBY LILL wider on the track with this runner breaking shortly after. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

8th otr,swept to ld bell,gobbled up

CON GRAZIA LOVE - raced wide early. Lay in rounding the final turn and throughout the run home when weakening. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormality.

Wd cvr bk of mid,wdr 400,bttld well

7th,7-bk ir,off,wd 800,prkd,ld,cght

10th,3-bk otr,wd 500,wdr top,steady

IRON LOVE - switched to a pace late in the run home.

Wd cvr,prkd,ld bell,cut bk,brk (dq)

IRON LOVE - raced wide early. Stewards lodged a protest against this runner's 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulations alleging the gelding had switched to a pace in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. After viewing the films and hearing evidence from all parties IRON LOVE was disqualified by the Adjudicative Committee.

7th inr,prkd 1150,cvr 850,off,stern

9th,3-bk otr 2100,chkd/brk 450,done

IRON LOVE - checked and broke near the 450m losing its chance.

Chkd,7th inr,off,3-bk,wd 450,strong

MAZEPPA - swung inwards when the barriers were released hampering IRON LOVE and was slow to begin. Broke near the 250m losing its chance.

7th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd 400,fght on

IRON LOVE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett advised that she could only attribute what she considered to be a disappointing run to the gelding's 30m handicap.

Slw,tacked on,rear otr,3-bk,4w,bold

11th otr,wd cvr 800,wdr,bttld clsr

HIGH ENERGY - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett reported that after the three wide line had failed to establish in the middle stages she had been unable to make ground due to the fast closing sectionals and was satisfied with the way the mare had finished off the race.

6th inr,3-bk bell,fght on,never clr

HIGH ENERGY - held up throughout the run home.

4th inr,4-bk,whacked away gap mrks

Eased,4-5bk otr,well bk tn,bt slows

HIGH ENERGY - lay inwards and placed an inside runner over a track marker near the 2100m.

2nd,3bk inr 1500,waited tn,honest

4w,wd cvr 1100,wdr top,stout effort

SHEZ BELLA - raced wide with cover throughout.

6th otr,wd 1250,prkd,cvr,off,steady

8th,4-bk otr,wd 400,closed strongly

9th otr,3-bk,4-bk,3 & 4w 400,brk up

SHEZ BELLA - broke passing the 300m losing all chance.

Trld,3-bk bell,off 550,wd,too slick

5th inr,5-bk,off,wdsdt tn,punishing

6th inr,1x1,prkd 700,game,thwarted

4th inr,4-bk,1x1 600,wd,too sharp

9th otr,wd cvr 750,pshd wdr,fght on

MATTY A - raced four wide from the 550m.

3wd,prkd 1200,asked,felt pinch

MATTY A - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Led,trld 1800,thru,short bid inr

4w,6th otr,wd 900,prkd,stuck gamely

MATTY A - raced wide early.

Made ld,trld 1500,thru,too slippery

Quickly to ld,set terms,hdd 100 out

Made ld,dictated terms,too strong

HALBERG - trotted roughly and lost ground rounding the final turn. Contacted the final track marker in the run home when attempting to improve to the inside of MATTY A which lay in.

9th otr,3-bkk,wd cvr,loomed,ld,game

Prkd,into ld 1600,held tenaciously

MATTY A - over-raced before being taken forward to lead near the 1700m then continued to over-race. Driver S Wigg admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip free of the rein and with more than a wrist flicking motion over the final 100m. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Ms Wigg driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 5 July 2024 (4 days). Ms Wigg advised that she elected not to activate the deafeners due to the gelding feeling rough in its gait early in the run home and that she will be making a gear change to fixed deafeners for future racing.

7th inr,off,prkd,cvr,brk 5th 350m

DREAM OF YOU - broke passing the 300m losing all chance.

9th otr,3-bk,held up,tidy late mid

DREAM OF YOU - shifted ground outwards forcing an outside runner wider on the track near the 1050m. Driver D Balle admitted a breach of Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c). After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee issued a fine of $400. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home with driver D Balle not activating the removable deafeners in consequence.

9th inr,off,wd,ld 1700,gobbled up

8th,6-bk inr,off,tidy effort wd out

DREAM OF YOU - driver D Balle was warned for the manner in which he drove passing the 1400m when shifting ground.

12th otr,,wd cvr 400,held up,brk up

DREAM OF YOU - broke passing the 200m hampering an outside runner. When questioned regarding the performance Driver D Balle reported that prior to his gelding breaking leaving the final bend he been unable to make sufficient ground due to the closing sectionals.

8th,1x1 1700,wd 450,chall,too slick

DREAM OF YOU - hampered briefly by a breaking runner near the 1750m.

Eased,rear otr,7th gap 400,tidy mid

DREAM OF YOU - pre-race warmed.

10th,4-bk otr,held up,wd 7th,useful

4th inr,4bk,prkd 1500,trld 300,game

3wd,7bk inr,well bk tn then brk

KYVALLEY HOTSPUR - trotted roughly for a distance passing the 900m. Weakened final bend before breaking near the 300m losing all chance.

5th,prkd,1x1 1500,tiring by 400

KYVALLEY HOTSPUR - trotted roughly rounding the final bend losing ground. Continued to trot roughly in the run home. Driver A Butt 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 one occasion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butt's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 October up to and including 21 October 2024 (2 days). A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

8th,3bk otr 1400,angld,imprvd mid

3bk otr,up,ld 1300,joind,fght,bestd

5th,5bk inr,3bk otr,inr tn,handy

KYVALLEY HOTSPUR - trotted roughly final bend.

Brk start,rear,1x1,3-bk,wd 700,game

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Broke late in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the entire. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that OSCAR BONAVENA had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

3rd,up,ld 1150,kickd tn,held well

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-raced warmed.

Gate spd,led,kickd tn,held on best

Found 1x1,off,peeled,kept coming

1x1-5bk otr 1400,4wd tn,strong wd

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 500m.

3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,strong wdst

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly shortly after the start losing ground.

6bk otr,7bk 1500,wdst tn,handy wdst

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Had to be steadied near the 900m when shifting ground simultaneously to MIGHTY LOGAN shifting inwards.

10th,5bk otr 1400,off wdst tn,handy

OSCAR BONAVENA - over-raced early and middle stages. Raced wide final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Purdon advised the horse had raced keenly in a fresh state and is best suited when able to be saved for one run. Mr Purdon further added he was satisfied with the performance given the 35m handicap and it was the horse's first start back at Addington for some time after having a spell.

Made ld,trld 2400,thru,chased hard

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed.