Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

4th inr,4-bk,off,chkd 400m,solid wd

BENSON DUDE - paced roughly near the 800m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

4th inr,4-bk,rear,never sparked up

6th otr,rear bell,wd cvr top,bt one

JACCKA OPA - paced roughly after contacting the sulky of BENSON DUDE near the 600m losing ground. Driver B Hadley admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,held up,off,solid

Prkd,intold 1600,hdd 500,no answer

BENSON DUDE - weakened rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Left prkd,lost ld dig,drifting 400m

BENSON DUDE - weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Driver S Abernethy advised the gelding was unsuited to racing in the parked position throughout.

Prkd,ld 1450,set terms,gathered in

BENSON DUDE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver S Abernethy advised that the gelding had received every opportunity but felt that this runner may be better suited over a longer distance than tonight's 1700m..

Sped to ld,set terms,mastered 50m

Wd,pshd to ld 1750,hdd 125,stuck on

BENSON DUDE - raced three wide early.

9th otr,wd 1450,prkd,ld top,run dwn

Ld,attckd,trld,prkd 1150,keen,faded

PLAY THE ACE - over-raced on occasions during the running. Weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the mare's performance, and specifically why he shifted out from the trailing position near the 1000m, driver T Mitchell advised the mare had been over-racing in what was its first start for six months causing him some difficulty and for this reason he shifted out as he believed had he not done so the horse might have choked down. Stewards noted Mr Mitchell's comments. Mr Mitchell also indicated that he will be recommending gear changes prior to racing next. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

5th inr,4-bk,off,wd rear,posted,fdd

PLAY THE ACE - raced wide without cover from the 1200m and was then obliged to remain wide when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by JAHI. Weakened in the run home.

7th inr,5-bk,off,wdst rear,bt slows

PLAY THE ACE - cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,wd cvr,lacked zip

PLAY THE ACE - pulled hard score up.

3-bk otr,wd cvr 7th top,no pick-up

Brk run-up,rear gap,made ground mid

PLAY THE ACE - broke late in the score up losing considerable ground. A final warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Eased,12th otr,6-bk,wd cvr,bt slows

Brk start,rear inr,beat stragglers

PLAY THE ACE - broke as the start was effected losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Eased,rear inr,off,passed straggler

PLAY THE ACE - paced roughly in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Soft trip mrks,off,ran home stoutly

PLAY THE ACE - paced roughly in the score up and was back from position at dispatch.

Straight to ld,got terms,gunned dwn

KATIES PRINCESS - lay inwards striking track markers near the 850m. Lay inwards again late in the run home despite the efforts of driver N Chilcott.

Gun run mrks,off top,pounced,nailed

Prkd,into ld 1800,dictated,powerful

Wd,prkd,cvr 1350,held up,steady mid

KATIES PRINCESS - raced wide early.

Trld,3-bk 1500,thru inr,chased best

Eased,4-bk inr 1800,failed to spark

Nice trip otr,off,strong bid,denied

Chkd,rear otr,wd 800,never fired up

KATIES PRINCESS - hampered first bend. Weakened final bend.

8th otr,3-bk,wd 550,fght on stoutly

Sped to ld,trld 1250,thru,outkicked

KATIES PRINCESS - Driver L Hibell was warned for using her whip in a continuous manner over the early stages and again early in the run home.

Lobbed trail,thgru,stout effort inr

4th inr,3bk,off,rough,late mid,blkd

JACCKA OPA - paced roughly inside the final 50m causing the driver some difficulty and broke briefly just short of the finish line placing ALWAYSBESECRET in restricted room. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had viewed the replays with junior driver K Coppins (assisted by R Lawson) and were satisfied the gelding was in its correct gait when reaching the finishing line.

5th inr,4-bk,chkd,rear,sound in gap

JACCKA OPA - paced roughly after contacting the sulky of BENSON DUDE near the 600m losing ground. Driver B Hadley admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

6th,5-bk inr,prkd bell,outfinished

JACCKA OPA - placed in restricted room first turn. Over-raced middle stages.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 900,wd 450,no zip

5th inr,3bk,off,held up,fght in mid

JACCKA OPA - held up late in the run home.

4th inr,3-bk,off,never clr,had more

JACCKA OPA - held up late in the run home.

3-bk mrks,held up,off 150,bold fin

JACCKA OPA - held up late in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,failed to quicken up

JACCKA OPA - over-raced in the score up and through the early stages when being restrained to the rear of the field. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Driver K Coppins advised the gelding had been unsuited to the strong tempo of the race.

8th otr,4-bk,off,held up,stout late

OHOKA ACHILLES - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Authorisation of this runner's 1st placing was withheld to enable Stewards to view the replays of the run home and to question Junior Drivers K Coppins (JACCKA OPA), assisted by R Lawson, and M Ranger (OHOKA ACHILLES), assisted by S Abernethy, in relation to an incident passing the 100m where JACCKA OPA (3rd place) paced roughly when to the inside of OHOKA ACHILLES which shifted inwards so as to ascertain whether there were grounds for a protest. It was established that there was not a full run available for JACCKA OPA to improve prior to OHOKA ACHILLES shifting inwards with Stewards electing not to proceed with the protest. The connections of JACCKA OPA also elected not to proceed with a protest against OHOKA ACHILLES's first placing with placings then being duly authorised. Ms Ranger was issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) on the grounds that she drove carelessly in this incident and indicated that she would be defending the charge. The matter was adjourned until the Waikato BOP Harness meeting to be held on the 10 July 2025.

Ld ,trld 1450,off tn,bttld away mid

Gun run mrks,off tn,chased best gap

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 600,closed well

Ld out,trld 1900,held up,off,steady

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,off,blkd,ran on

SEA OF LOVE - held up early in the run home.

Nice trip otr,peeled 400,bttld away

Trld,3-bk 1750,held up,never a hope

SEA OF LOVE - held up early in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1350,blkd,fght inr,no gap

SEA OF LOVE - held up final bend and for the majority of the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,thru,bttld away

SEA OF LOVE - lay inwards contacting track markers near the 900m.

Trld,3-bk 1800,angled wd top,stout

Made ld,dictated,hdd 150,bttld well

9th otr,4bk inr 800,off,blkd,useful

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

6th inr,4-bk bell,held up,solid mid

1x1,3-bk bell,wd 400,wdr top,strong

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,bttld away

7th inr,3-bk bell,off,blkd,had more

AUCTIONEER - held up final turn and throughout the run home when unable to secure clear racing room.

Brk badly in score-up,never a hope

AUCTIONEER - broke in the score up losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1300,outfinished