Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

7th otr,4-bk bell,off,whacked away

6th inr,6-bk,prkd 1550,fght on well

Prkd,into ld 1400,mastered 50m out

11th otr,wd 1400,wd cvr,posted,fght

DOMINUS - raced wide from the 1400m. Driver M Hay reported that one hopple shortener had been unable to be activated after becoming entangled.

Wd,into trail 1850,off,cut ldr down

Ld out,3-bk 1400,held up,no spark

DOMINUS - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Nice sit otr,off,bttld away solidly

9th inr,off,wd 700,wdr,no final zip

DOMINUS - hampered entering the first bend. Raced four wide from the 600m. Placed in restricted room near the 250m when weakening.

Eased,wd rear 700,3rd top,best late

DOMINUS - over-raced middle stages. The offside hopple shortener failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled around the hopple connecting strap. Driver A Sharpe was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Cght wd,1x1 1400,wd top,cut ldr dwn

BIG HERB - raced wide early and middle stages before securing a position in the running line near the 1400m.

Eased,rear inr,5-bk,chkd 400m,done

BIG HERB - hampered near the 400m by a weakening runner.

Prkd,cvr 1200,3-bk,5th top,bttld on

Eased,rear,1x1 1600,wd top,did best

BIG HERB - when questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer J Young advised that the gelding had benefited from an economical run and was racing in a smaller field than in its most recent starts. Mr Young further stated that, given these factors, he was not surprised by the gelding's improved performance.

11th otr,rear bell,made grnd on inr

BIG HERB - awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of CAPTAINS SECRET after contesting a position rounding the first bend. Stewards questioned junior driver J Dunn (assisted by T Cameron) who advised that after initially challenging for the position he had attempted to relieve the pressure however the gelding had begin to hang inwards. Notwithstanding this Mr Dunn was reminded of his obligations when contesting a position.

6th otr,1x1,prkd bell,bttld solidly

Eased,rear otr,bt straggler on mrks

10th otr,5-bk bell,held up,late wd

Wd,1x1,prkd 1750,cvr 1050,wd,gritty

BIG HERB - Driver J Dunn was spoken to advisedly and reminded of his obligation to drive his horse out to the end of the race.

Cut breeze the trip,effort told

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,useful wdst

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 400,tidy wdst

5th,5-bk inr,1x1 1200,off,too slick

11th otr,4-bk bell,wdst tn,tidy fin

CHANEL NOIRE - lay inwards leaving the final bend briefly locking wheels with an inside runner.

Nice sit otr,angled 4w top,powerful

Eased,4-bk inr,off,wd cvr,punishing

3rd inr,3-bk,keen,off 650,wd,no fin

CHANEL NOIRE - when questioned regarding the performance driver H Orange advised the mare had over-raced during the running with the effort taking its toll.

Ld out,trld 1500,thru,strong claim

3rd inr,1x1,prkd,cvr,chkd,3rd,tough

CHANEL NOIRE - Driver Z Butcher was shown the replay and warned for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 1700m which resulted in JUST JAMES having to be steadied and conceding its position. Checked by a breaking runner near the 450m.

Speared to ld,trld 1600,bold on inr

I CAN TOO - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,up prkd 1400,fght nicely to line

Wd,pressed to ld 1600,too many guns

Blew the start badly,out of action

I CAN TOO - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Prkd,ld,trld 1350,thru,did best inr

Wd,eased,rear otr,wd 500,wdr,stout

I CAN TOO - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained then continued to over-race through the middle stages. Raced fiercely on it's outside line throughout the run home proving difficult for driver E Johnson to drive out with any vigour.

Ld,trld,3-bk,prkd 1350,wore ldr dwn

Tardy,3-bk inr,got split,strong bid

A false start was declared at the first attempt after I CAN TOO broke early in the score up impeding GWENDOLINE MARY. Driver A Poutama (I CAN TOO) elected to retain his allocated barrier position for the restart. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trld,3-bk 1600,prkd 1450,chall hard

6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr rear,postd,game

I CAN TOO - raced wide early.

Into trail,off,pshd to ld 1600,easy

Prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd 300,reeled ldrs in

1x1,3-bk 1350,wd top,ran on in gap

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,too strong

Wd,eased,rear otr,never a live hope

SECRET BEACH - required assistance from an attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Cght wd,eased,rear otr,plggd on wd

KINGS WATCH - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Left prkd thru'out,ld 150,too tough

Made ld,attckd bell,held ld,cut dwn

KINGS WATCH - Driver T Mitchell was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

6th otr,left prkd 1200,outfinished

Slw,4th inr,4-bk,3-bk,solid on mrks

Trld,held up 550,off,ran on wd out

KINGS WATCH - held up briefly near the 400m.

Left prkd,cvr 1400,off top,bold fin

1x1,3-bk,1x1 1350,wd 350,stout fin

Ld out,allowed terms,held on nicely

KINGS WATCH - Driver T Mitchell was questioned in relation to having an attendant with this runner inside the final minute and his explanation was accepted on this occasion. Not withstanding this Mr Mitchell was reminded of his obligations given similar circumstances in the future.

9th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 800,trld,chased

Eased,wd cvr 12th 1350,4th top,game

LOUEZYANA - raced wide early. Raced wide from the 1400m.

Eased,rear otr,failed to quicken up

6th pegs,4-bk 1600,steady along inr

Wd,urged to ld 1150,held on nicely

8th inr,off,wd rear tn,slick,denied

Prkd,4-bk inr 1700,closed late mrks

3-bk mrks trn,closed stoutly on inr

Prkd,3-bk inr 1800,4-bk,off,steady

5th,5-bk inr,1x1 1250,wd 450,ran on

5th,5-bk inr,1x1 1200,off,fght well

BLAZING LOUIE - back from position at the start. Driver N Chilcott was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

Began fast to ld,dictated,bolted in

Eased,wd cvr rear,wdst top,brk 175m

BLAZING LOUIE - raced wide with cover throughout. Lay in and broke early in the run home losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr rear top,strong

BLAZING LOUIE - out of position at the start. Driver N Chilcott was issued a warning.

Held ld,dictated,hdd 400,folded up

BLAZING LOUIE - lay in near the 750m contacting track markers with one marker being dislodged. Weakened in the run home.

Brk,prkd,ld,trld 1200,chkd/brk 450m

BLAZING LOUIE - began awkwardly. Checked by an outside runner and broke passing the 450m losing all chance.

Prkd,cvr 1750,3-bk,wdst,strong fin

Nice trip otr,peeled top,strong fin

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,stout mid,no gap

BLAZING LOUIE - paced roughly rounding the final bend.

Brk,rear otr,3-bk,wd cvr,no pick-up

BLAZING LOUIE - tangled away. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

4th inr,4-bk,unable to quicken up

ULTIMATE CULLECT - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear otr,passed beaten ones

ULTIMATE CULLECT - weakened rounding the final bend.

7th,4-bk inr bell,off,beat slows wd

Eased,rear otr,1x1,wd 900,wknd out

ULTIMATE CULLECT - raced wide from the 950m. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

7th inr,off,rear otr,wd cvr tn,bold

Parkd,1x1,out turn,tidy chase

Last of pack,peeld trn,ran on fair

4bk inr,5bk 1200,off,useful out wd

DYNASTY - checked and shortly after broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Stewards questioned drivers J Cox (ULTIMATE CULLECT) and B Butt (DYNASTY) regarding this incident and after viewing the replays and hearing from both drivers it was established that both runners had shifted outwards simultaneously with ULTIMATE CULLECT then becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of MHAI SURFER GIRL causing Mr Cox some difficulty. After considering the matter Stewards were satisfied that no one horse or driver was at fault and took the matter no further. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

5th inr,5-bk,prkd 1750,outfinished

Wd,3-bk otr 1800,4-bk,ran on in gap

Eased,rear inr,off,held up,forgive

VILLAGE REBEL - held up early final bend.

Eased,rear,3-bk otr,stout thru mid

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1050,3rd top,fght

VILLAGE REBEL - fractious prior to the start. Lay in near the 450m checking an inside runner which broke losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Prkd,into ld 1750,dictated,powerful

VILLAGE REBEL - Driver S Abernethy was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion near the 450m.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1950,outfinished

VILLAGE REBEL - weakened final turn. Driver N Chilcott was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. When questioned regarding her decision to hold the parked position when THE SURFER improved forward three wide approaching the 1200m Ms Chilcott stated that this was the gelding's normal racing pattern and felt it was her best option to hold the parked position rather than risk being shuffled back in the running. Stewards noted her comments.

6th otr,4-bk bell,whacked away gap

VILLAGE REBEL - trainer N Chilcott was warned for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds.

Wd,prkd 1950,hunted up,fght gamely

Wd,5th otr,1x1,wd,prkd bell,outfin

7th otr,3-bk 1400,off,ran on boldly

Tardy,7th,4bk inr,off,blkd,late dig

HOORAY HENRY - out of position at the start. Driver B Butcher was issued a warning.

4th inr,3-bk bell,held up,bold mrks

6th otr,1x1,3-bk,held up,ran on gap

HOORAY HENRY - lay inwards despite the efforts of driver D Butcher placing inside runners in restricted room just short of the winning post.

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 1200,wdr,ran on

HOORAY HENRY - raced wide with cover from the 1200m.

Sped to ld,trld 1150,thru,stout fin

HOORAY HENRY - Driver D Butcher was warned for the manner in which he shifted ground placing an inside runner in restricted room entering the first turn.

Brk,7th inr,5-bk,off,held up,sound

HOORAY HENRY - broke at the start losing ground. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

Into trail early,3-bk,bold fin mrks

7th inr,5-bk bell,off,plggd clsr wd