Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

IM ALL IN - hampered momentarily near the 60m by an inside runner.

7th otr,3-bk 1400,bttld soundly mid

Trld,3-bk 1600,fght on mrks,no gaps

IM ALL IN - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Held ld,claimed 600,failed to stick

IM ALL IN - weakened from the 650m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

Soft trip mrks,flat 500m,drppd away

IM ALL IN - weakened final bend.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 900,carted,no pick-up

IM ALL IN - hampered for a distance passing the 500m by a weakening runner.

3 & 4-bk mrks,3-bk top,off,late mid

IM ALL IN - over-raced throughout. Held up final bend and throughout the home straight. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer F Mitchell stated that the gelding had benefitted from a more economical trip tonight than in recent races.

Gate speed to ld,collared 450m,wknd

Wd,made ld,trld 1350,beaten 500 out

IM ALL IN - weakened final bend inconveniencing ESTER LUCY and INDISPOSED.

Chkd,7th otr,4-bk,wd 300,no pick-up

CLAP FOR THE WOLFMAN - broke for some distance as the start was effected losing ground and causing a disadvantage to THE ELITE ATHLETE and IM ALL IN by forcing them to race wide into the first bend. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trld,3-bk 1750,off,failed to run on

MARY MAGDALENE - placed in restricted room for a period rounding the first bend when racing to the inside of AVENTADOR dislodging and racing inside track markers having to be restrained by driver A Poutama. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final stages.

Trld,3-bk 900,carted,never sparked

MARY MAGDALENE - hampered near the 450m by a weakening runner. Weakened in the run home.

Prkd,ld,trld 1600,off,plggd in gap

MARY MAGDALENE - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear inr,off,plggd away gap

MARY MAGDALENE - over-raced early.

Eased,rear otr,impr mid 400,ran on

Ld out,trld 1100,flat 400,drppd out

MARY MAGDALENE - contacted track markers near the 250m when weakening.

6th otr,4bk 1400,3 & 4w 500,fght on

MARY MAGDALENE - Co-Trainers P & V Blanchard were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify drivers in this event.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1200,held up,ran on wd

MARY MAGDALENE - held up throughout the run home with Driver A Poutama not activating the removable deafeners as a result.

3rd,prkd 1600,cvr,prkd,ld 400,kickd

MARY MAGDALENE - Driver A Poutama reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Eased,4 & 5-bk otr,off,blkd,no dash

MIKI MIRAGE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

8th inr,4-bk,keen,off,big late wdst

10th inr,off,wd 600,wd cvr,wd,brk

MIKI MIRAGE - briefly hampered near the 600m. Lay inwards and broke near the 250m briefly hampering a trailing runner losing ground before settling.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,bold bid mrks

Left prkd,into ld 600,swamped 150m

MIKI MIRAGE - over-raced when outside the leader middle stages. Driver C Hackett advised that the mare had been striking a foot rest.

7th otr,4-bk bell,held up,ran on wd

MIKI MIRAGE - had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

Wd,eaesd,wd rear 600,wd cvr,fght on

MIKI MIRAGE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Hackett. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Eased,4w cvr rear 600,wdst,bold fin

MIKI MIRAGE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Driver C Hackett was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Eased,4-bk inr 1750,3-bk tn,fght on

MIKI MIRAGE - over-raced middle stages.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,rear,5th top,tidy

Left prkd the trip,on retreat 500m

Prkd,cvr 1100,held up,ran on nicely

Straight to ld,got terms,too strong

Wd,prkd,cvr,prkd 1050,dropped away

CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT - lay inwards and raced roughly when racing wide in the early stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Soon ld,dictated terms,gathered in

Wd,eased,wd cvr 10th,bttld away wd

CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Prkd,into ld 1500,pressured,hdd,fdd

CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT - over-raced when being restrained to take the trail when IM SANDRA DEE attempted to get to the lead passing the 1000m. Weakened in the run home.

Rough,wd cvr rear,posted,drppd away

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - broke shortly after the start losing ground before settling. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Raced wide from the 1700m when unable to obtain the position outside the leader. Weakened leaving the back straight the final time.

Trld,3-bk 1550,thru,fght on solidly

7th otr,3-bk,wd 500,3rd top,fght on

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - Driver N Delany was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and outside the sulky confines on the final bend and in the early stages of the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout effort

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - paced roughly shortly after the start after contacting the wheel of CYAMATE briefly hampering trailing runners. Driver F Phelan 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 $200. Lay in contacting a track marker rounding the first bend. Hampered near the 1150m and shifted down into the passing lane briefly before being steadied to again trail the leader. Mr Phelan was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion early in the run home.

Eased,rear,5-bk inr,off,wd cvr,fair

Wd,1x1 1400,off top,ran on soundly

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - over-raced early.

Eased,3 &4w cvr rear 700,wdst,slick

Wd,eased 4-bk inr,off,no gap,brk up

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - over-raced middle stages. Broke after the hopple carrier came detached in the run home. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition with trainer C Sharpe deemed not to be a fault.

5th otr,3-bk,1x1 700,off top,stout

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - driver C Sharpe admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home. After viewing the replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Sharpe's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 14 June 2026 (1 month).

Prkd,trld 1650,held up,off,fght mid

Prkd,into ld 1200,dictated,run down

Ld out,attckd bell,held ld,run down

Prkd,ld,trld 950,thru,bold fin mrks

TWIST AND TANGO - over-raced middle stages after surrendering the lead.

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,closed hard

5th otr,1x1 1050,wd 300,closed hard

TWIST AND TANGO - shifted out under pressure passing the 100m, despite the efforts of driver S Phelan, briefly hampering an outside runner.

Soft run mrks,thru lane,bold,denied

5th otr,1x1,wd 1300,prkd,tried hard

Eased,3-bk otr,wd,ld 900,crunched

TWIST AND TANGO - the single leg spreader became detached racing into the first bend. Lay outwards throughout the run home. Stewards inspected the spreader where it was established that it had broken at the point where it attaches to the girth with no further action deemed necessary.

Brk early 6th,tailed off,no threat

TWIST AND TANGO - broke passing the 1400m checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

9th otr,3-bk 1300,wd cvr,bttld well

Eased,5-bk inr,4-bk,held up,steady

1x1,left prkd 1400,brave effort gap

THE LAST YARN - Driver A Poutama reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to the clip breaking.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,fght,bkd,had more

THE LAST YARN - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,off,fght in mid

Won early ld duel,dictated,staunch

8th otr,4-bk,wd 500,wdst top,useful

THE LAST YARN - required assistance from a starting attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1500,wd 450,chkd,solid

THE LAST YARN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 350m.

Wd,eased,wd rear 350,plggd closer

THE LAST YARN - when questioned regarding the performance driver K Coppins advised in her opinion the filly would derive benefit from what was its first race day start and further added she was pleased with the way THE LAST YARN had finished off the race.

Wd,up prkd 1100,failed to stick on

ARRIGO - raced wide early.

Beaut trip otr,peeled,breezed on by

ARRIGO - when questioned regarding the improved performance Driver M White advised the horse had benefitted from a gear change with having blinds on tonight and had received an economical run with cover throughout.

Pshd along to hold ld,hdd top,faded

ARRIGO - when questioned regarding the performance Driver M White could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance.

Eased,wd cvr rear 450,chkd wdr,done

ARRIGO - hampered near the 350m by a breaking runner.

Left prkd,lost ld dig bell,outkickd

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,whacked away gap

ARRIGO - over-raced shortly after the start.

6th otr,wd 700,prkd,fght on nicely

Wd,8th otr,4-bk inr,3-bk,bttld away

KING TIDE - raced wide early.

Cut breeze thru'out,bttld on nicely

3-bk mrks,held up,,whacked away inr

KING TIDE - held up early in the run home.

Eased,wd cvr rear,posted,eased,wknd

KING TIDE - lay in and paced roughly rounding the first bend. Continued to lay in and pace roughly at various stages. Weakened rounding the final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

7th otr,wd 600,wd cvr,held up,tidy

KING TIDE - the off fore shoe was removed prior to the start. Paced roughly for a stride near the 1500m. Paced roughly again for several strides passing the 600m when being shifted wider by an inside runner.

Wd,made ld 1850,dictated,too strong

KING TIDE - lay out rounding the final bend.

Wd,eased,brk 1300m,tailed off after

KING TIDE - strongly restrained early stages when caught wide. Broke near the 1300m losing ground. Paced roughly in the run home when weakening.

Eased,rear inr,never played a part

KING TIDE - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Lost contact briefly with the body of the field near the 1100m. Weakened from the 600m.

Nice trip otr,held up,sound fin inr

KING TIDE - held up early final bend.

Wd,3bk inr 1700,brk 250,rallied inr

KING TIDE - paced roughly when held up rounding the final turn.