Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Prkd,cvr,prkd,ld 1300,hdd tn,chased

Trld,3-bk 1200,held up,no pick-up

AMARETTO DELIGHT - hampered rounding the final turn.

Prkd,4-bk inr 1850,prkd 1300,outfin

Made ld,trld 1200,thru,pounced,just

4th inr,3-bk 1700,fght solidly mrks

Prkd,3-bk inr,prkd,cvr,wd 800,faded

1x1,3-bk 1050,held up badly,forget

3rd inr,3-bk,off,chkd top,bold late

AMARETTO DELIGHT - hampered briefly approaching the 200m.

8th otr,wd,prkd bell,fght on gamely

AMARETTO DELIGHT - placed in restricted room late in the run home when TUGAWAR lay in having to be steadied.

Gun run mkrs,thru lane,duly obliged

AMARETTO DELIGHT - Driver N Chilcott reported that she didn't activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Wd cvr mid,up prkd 1500,outfinished

WALTZING WITH MIKI - raced wide early and middle stages.

Trld,3-bk 1300,held up,off,late mid

WALTZING WITH MIKI - lay in contacting a track marker near the 1250m.

5th otr,prkd 1450,ld 700m,reeled in

WALTZING WITH MIKI - over-raced middle stages.

7th otr,4bk 1100,held up,useful mid

Wd,1x1,3-bk 1750,wd cvr 450,stout

Eased,5-bk inr,off,fght nicely gap

Nice trip otr,peeled top,bttld well

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

WALTZING WITH MIKI - over-raced early and middle stages.

4th,4bk inr,prkd 1550,ld 400,swampd

Eased,7th otr,3-bk,4w top,no pickup

WALTZING WITH MIKI - placed in restricted room near the 100m when runners on either side shifted ground.

4 & 5-bk mrks,4-bk 800,bttld away

Wd,6th otr,1x1,wd 450,closed hard

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - broke near the 400m after contacting the sulky of FIFTH AND FINAL, which shifted out from the running line, losing its chance and was retired from the event. Stewards held an investigation into this incident. After hearing evidence from Junior Driver F Schumacher (ALWAYS B AN ANGEL) who declined the assistance of a senior driver, Junior Driver J Dunn (FIFTH AND FINAL) assisted by R Lawson and viewing the replays it was established that Mr Dunn had conducted his outward movement in a gradual and acceptable manner. However ALWAYS B AN ANGEL had thrown wide with its near hind outside its sulky confines contributing to the contact being made. Given the circumstances Stewards took the matter no further. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the left hind which was treated.

Gun run mrks,flat 400,couldn't lift

FIFTH AND FINAL - weakened late in the run home.

Ld,brk,trld,3-bk 1800,prkd 1050,fdd

FIFTH AND FINAL - broke briefly approaching the winning post the first time.

Wd,up prkd 1700,bttld on,outkicked

FIFTH AND FINAL - raced wide early.

Prkd,3-bk inr prkd 1700,cvr,wd,fair

5th,5-bk inr,held up rear,beat slws

FIFTH AND FINAL - held up throughout the run home.

4th,4-bk inr,3-bk,thru,whacked away

FIFTH AND FINAL - paced roughly near the 1250m.

Trld,3-bk 1450,off,couldn't quicken

FIFTH AND FINAL - over-raced middle stages.

6th otr,3-bk,wd 400,lay in,plggd wd

FIFTH AND FINAL - lay in locking wheels with an inside runner for several strides near the 300m.

Trppd wd,up prkd 1550,outfinished

MESSENGER BUOY - raced wide early and middle stages. The near hind bandage came adrift during the running. No action was deemed necessary given the prevailing track conditions and the gear had been taped.

9th otr,4-bk,wd 800,loomed,bttld on

Prkd,3-bk inr 1900,off,held up,tidy

Left prkd,cvr bell,off,squeezd,tidy

MESSENGER BUOY - lay in when attempting to shift wider near the 200m.

Soon ld,allowed terms,too powerful

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 300,slick late wd

Trld,3bk 1050,held up,off,stout fin

MESSENGER BUOY - hampered approaching the 1000m by an easing of the pace.

Won early ld duel,joined 700,cut bk

7th otr,3-bk bell,off,held up,sound

MESSENGER BUOY - held up until late in the run home.

Gun run mrks,off 300,pounced,too gd

Eased,6-bk inr,off,blkd,late dab wd

BARBAROSSA - had to shift ground outwards to obtain clear running in the home straight.

6th otr,4-bk,wd 350,lacked a punch

Eased,rear otr,wd,prkd,ld,trld,fght

CYCLONE REBEL - held up final bend and throughout the run home. When questioned regarding his tactics during the middle stages Driver M White advised that after having worked hard to secure the lead near the 1400m he felt it was his best option to take a trail on the improving BARBAROSSA near the 1000m rather than risk receiving more pressure as he expected that runner to maintain the lead as it had performed well when driven aggressively prior. Mr White further stated that CYCLONE REBEL was racing with a notified gear change of the removal of blinds after having trialled earlier in the week but did not feel as sharp when warming up and during tonight's event in what was the gelding's first race in a month. After considering Mr White's explanation Stewards were satisfied his decision to surrender the lead was not unreasonable given the circumstances and took the matter no further.

4th,4-bk inr,1x1 1050,wd 400,no zip

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,strong bid

WORDS - over-raced middle stages when leading. Shifted outwards rounding the final turn and then again passing the 100m hampering outside runners. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 869A(2) against 1st placing being awarded to WORDS (Junior Driver E Johnson assisted by J Abernethy) on the grounds of alleged interference to the outside runners 2nd placed MUCHACHO (Junior Driver H Orange assisted by Trainer Z Meredith), 3rd placed BARBAROSSA (Junior Driver B Wilkins assisted by B Butcher) and 4th placed MELODY BANNER (Junior Driver J Dunn assisted by B Hackett). After viewing the replays and hearing the relative evidence Stewards did not proceed with the protest in relation to the interference to the 3rd and 4th placed runners after it was established that they would not have beaten the winner. The Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest in relation to interference to the 2nd placed MUCHACHO and relegated WORDS to 2nd placing behind that runner. Stewards took no action against Driver E Johnson as they were satisfied that she had fulfilled her obligations in relation to the corrective action she took throughout the run home. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Nice trip otr,wd 800,failed to fire

Wd,up prkd 2400,attckd ldr,game bid

4th inr,3-bk,4-bk 1050,off,bttld on

ADJOURNMENT - paced roughly approaching the 200m after having been shifted wider on the track by BARBAROSSA hampering outside runners. Weakened in the run home.

Trld,off,ld,trld 1550,thru,bttld on

BARBAROSSA - lay outwards through the middle stages.

1x1,keen,brk,wd 850,prkd 700,outfin

BARBAROSSA - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly near the 800m when over-racing and was then awkwardly placed to the sulky of KINGS WATCH before breaking losing ground.

Wd,1x1,prkd,ld 1150,chopped bk late

Wd cvr,up prkd bell,outfin,chkd

ARDEN'S MEMORY - raced wide early and middle stages. Checked by the sulky seat of CAPTAINS MISTRESS late in the run home and broke.

Prkd,cvr,prkd 1150,ld 800,too tough

8th otr,wd,prkd 1100,wore ldr down

The start was delayed approximately two minutes due to ARDEN'S MEMORY requiring attention from the farrier after casting a shoe in the preliminary.

Wd,eased,3 & 4w cvr rear,sound gap

ARDEN'S MEMORY - co-trainers M & N Purdon were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify the mare would be racing with sliding blinds. Raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Held up rounding the final turn.

Chkd,7th inr,4-bk,off,wdst tn,slick

ARDEN'S MEMORY - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.

Made ld,trld,3-bk 1350,blkd,fght on

SHAKE A LEG - was disappointed for a run to the inside of RAGNAR LOTHBROK in the passing lane early in the home straight and had to shift ground outwards to obtain clear running. Driver M Ranger reported that she did not activate the removeable deafeners as a result.

Sped to ld,trld 1700,thru,too sharp

SHAKE A LEG - when questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer S McMullan stated that the gelding had performed satisfactorily at its previous start with the fast sectionals recorded and had enjoyed an economical run throughout in today's event.

6th pegs,4-bk bell,flat 450m,no zip

Tardy,3-bk inr,carted,rear,bt slows

SHAKE A LEG - broke in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

6th inr,shffld,off,couldnt come on

4bk otr,held up wd tn,crept closer

SHAKE A LEG - trainer S Reid was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified removable deafeners.

7th otr,4-bk,wd 600,fght on solidly

Up,ld,trld 1200,held up,off,fair

SHAKE A LEG - over-raced when being restrained near the 1200m and continued to over-race for a distance. Held up final bend.

Sped to ld,set terms,lasted grimly

9th inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,angled,potent

PROVISEUR - over-raced when being restrained early. Continued to over-race middle stages. Hung inwards near the 1300m striking track markers which were dislodged.

3-bk mrks,over-raced,held up,stout

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.

Trld,3-bk 1400,outfinished on mrks

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,held up rear top,whacked away

PROVISEUR - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1300,rear top,no progress

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.

5th inr,4-bk,off,wdst top,stout fin

PROVISEUR - pulled hard racing down the back straight the first time.

Eased,rear otr,keen,wdst top,no fin

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.

Ld out,trld 2400,thru,tried on mrks

Wd,5-bk inr,4bk,off,wd cvr,tidy wdr

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages. Hampered approaching the 1000m by an easing of the pace. Hampered again near the 200m.

6th otr,3-bk,wd 350,bttld on in gap

4th inr,4-bk,tyre problem,not in it

SAVARNA - weakened final bend. Driver R Fensom reported his sulky tyre deflated during the running.

3rd inr,3-bk,off,never clr,had more

SAVARNA - had to be steadied when becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of TWO JULES near the 1150m.

Trld,3-bk 1700,off tn,closed boldly

Eased,wd rear 600,4w,too many guns

SAVARNA - Driver R Fensom had some difficulty activating the removable deafeners early in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,off,3&4w 375,up late

SAVARNA - Junior Driver J Dunn was issued with a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1400,fght,no gap,had more

SAVARNA - held up throughout the run home.

5th otr,3-bk bell,wd 400,strong fin

8th inr,5-bk,4-bk top,held up,solid

SAVARNA - over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room over the concluding stages.

Prkd,cvr,prkd 1350,bttld on solidly

3 & 4-bk mrks,whacked away on inr

Wd,eased,rear inr,3-bk,off,bttld on

BETTOR REACTION - was strongly restrained near the 1200m after improving to the inside of RAGNAR LOTHBROK when Driver N Chilcott activated the hopple shorteners. Lay in and raced over track markers rounding the final turn.

Cut breeze majority,fght on bravely

6th otr,3-bk bell,off,stout fin wd

Wd cvr,up prkd 1100,couldn't stick

BETTOR REACTION - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

5th inr,4-bk 1300,off,fght mid,blkd

BETTOR REACTION - held up late in the run home.

Brk,6th inr,off,wd tn,ran on nicely

BETTOR REACTION - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner, losing ground.

Nice trip otr,peeled top,stout fin

Wd,prkd,into ld 2000,hdd 100m,stuck

BETTOR REACTION - raced wide early.

Chkd early,brk soon after,pulled up

NELSON'S BOY - checked shortly after the start by a breaking runner losing ground before breaking after 150m losing all chance and was retired from the event.

Slw,wd rear,ld 1450,hdd 200,kept on

NELSON'S BOY - lay in at various stages then lay in again and contacted a track marker passing the 250m.

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1100,gritty mrks

Tardy,tailed off,3-bk otr,no pickup

NELSON'S BOY - slow early losing ground.

Eased,wd cvr rear 1000,chkd,rough

NELSON'S BOY - paced roughly near the 1300m when at the rear. Paced roughly again near the 800m when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner. Paced roughly on a further occasion rounding the final turn.

Rear 1x1,prkd bell,chal,dug deepest

Eased,rear inr,off,tidy effort mid

NELSON'S BOY - lay inwards at various stages.

Eased,rear inr,off,steady thru mid

Eased,brk in rear 750m,out of play

NELSON'S BOY - broke approaching the 750m losing all chance. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

Eased,rear otr,wd 6th top,bold late