Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Soon ld,kicked 400,swamped 100m out

MR WONDERFUL - shifted outwards leaving the final turn. Driver F Phelan was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the future. Mr Phelan was also issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Brk early 6th,tailed off,not a hope

MR WONDERFUL - broke near the 1850m losing all chance when racing to the inside of IRISH WHISPERS which lay in. Junior Driver D Grundmann (assisted by J Abernethy) was shown the replays and warned for the manner in which he drove in this incident when failing to concede his position.

3-bk mrks to trn,held up,plggd away

MR WONDERFUL - removed from the unruly for future mobiles.

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1200,drppd away

MR WONDERFUL - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Lay outwards leaving the final bend then weakened.

9th otr,wd rear 1600,prkd,wknd out

Blew the dispatch,out of commission

MR WONDERFUL - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobiles. Driver F Phelan reported that the horse had sprung the near fore shoe at the start.

Wd,prkd,urged to ld 1450,hdd,gritty

MR WONDERFUL - raced wide early. Shifted outwards in the run home when being driven out. Driver F Phelan was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1600,flat 900,dropped out

OHOKA ACHILLES - weakened from 1000m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with Trainer O Gillies in the coming days.

Ld out,3-bk 1500,off,bold thru mid

Prkd,into ld 1850,tckld,fght gamely

3 & 4-bk mrks,off top,bold late wd

OHOKA ACHILLES - held up early stages of the run home.

1x1,prkd,lost ld dig,flat tn,outfin

OHOKA ACHILLES - Driver O Gillies was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Eased,3-bk inr,4-bk,off,lacked dash

3-bk mrks,off 350m,5th top,plggd on

Wd,4th,5-bk inr,off,1x1,wd,fght on

OHOKA ACHILLES - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period and was cleared to start.

Brk dispatch,rear inr,off,beat slws

OHOKA ACHILLES - broke at the start checking a second row runner and settled at the rear. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced keenly through the middle stages.

Wd,eased,rear inr,off,beat slows wd

OHOKA ACHILLES - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Rough,5th inr,4-bk 1500,never fired

CHEER ME ON - paced roughly entering the first turn losing ground.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,fght well inr

Chkd & brk early,buried pegs,no zip

CHEER ME ON - checked and broke making contact with an outside runner entering the first bend losing ground. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

3rd inr,3-bk 1600,unable to quicken

Lobbed trail,thru,rough,tried hard

CHEER ME ON - paced roughly near the 100m when challenging in the passing lane and had to be steadied losing momentum.

5th inr,prkd,cvr,wd,prkd 800,gritty

CHEER ME ON - Driver D Butcher reported that the off side hopple shortener had become entangled around the connecting strap after having released correctly.

5th inr,4-bk,off 900,wd tn,bold bid

CHEER ME ON - hampered in the score up but was in position at the candy pole.

Ld out,trld bell,prkd 700,ld,cut bk

1x1,prkd,cvr 1300,wd,fght,flat tyre

BENJAMIN BUTTON - paced roughly for a stride near the 250m after contacting and puncturing the sulky wheel of CHEER ME ON. Junior Driver D Grundmann, assisted by J Abernethy, admitted a charge under 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Grundmann's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 6 September 2024 (3 days).

Left prkd,pshd to ld 1700,reeled in

6th inr,4-bk,held up rear,tidy mid

CAPTAIN KOBE - held up final turn.

Brk,tacked on,rear inr,off tn,solid

CAPTAIN KOBE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Held up rounding the final turn and early in the run home.

7bk otr,6-5bk inr,off,warmd up wdst

CAPTAIN KOBE - held up early in the run home.

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght well

3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,off,1-paced mid

CAPTAIN KOBE - checked by a breaking runner after 100m. Raced wide early. Driver G Sugars was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Sugars advised the gelding had raced lethargically and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3wd,prkd 1300,struggling by 350

CAPTAIN KOBE - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn was unable to provide any explanation and was very disappointed with the gelding's effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,workd closer

CAPTAIN KOBE - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 1200m.

Up,ld 1700,set terms,smashd them

CAPTAIN KOBE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer S Dolan advised the gelding had appreciated a drop in calibre of horses from recent racing and had trained on well since its last start.

Eased,rear otr,1x1 1400,off,no dash

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,bttld solidly gap

Left prkd,cvr 900,on retreat 800m

JAHI - crowded prior to racing into the first bend when outside runners had shifted inwards. Raced over track markers and broke entering the first bend losing ground checking and hampering trailing runners. Stewards questioned drivers C Hackett (JAHI), assisted by T Mitchell, F Schumacher (MAJOR BREAK) and H Orange (THE BEACH HOUSE) regarding firstly the crowding prior to racing into the first bend and secondly the breaking entering the first bend. After hearing from all parties and viewing the replays Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one driver and took the matter no further.

Prkd,cvr 1700,off,couldn't come on

Soon ld,dictated terms,held bravely

MAJOR BREAK - shifted out under pressure late in the run home having to be corrected by driver P Ferguson.

4th,left prkd 1650,chal hard,denied

Prkd,cvr 1200,wd 600,chall,stuck on

CALL SECURITY - driver F Phelan was warned for the manner in which he drove when attempting a marginal run between ONETANGI GIRL and MAJOR BREAK near the 400m.

Ld out,3-bk 1700,failed to fire up

MAJOR BREAK - the off fore bandage came adrift on the final turn. Trainer J Teaz was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to ensure the bandage was affixed so as not to come adrift. Lay in final turn contacting a track marker.

Eased,4-bk inr,5-bk 800,off,no dash

MAJOR BREAK - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened in the run home.

Wd,pshd to ld 1700,dictated,too big

GOORAMBAT ART - lay outwards throughout the run home and shifted up the track. Notwithstanding this Driver H Orange was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Cght wd,up prkd 1300,ground ldr dwn

GOORAMBAT ART - over-raced when caught wide in the early stages before being taken forward to race outside the leader near the 1300m.

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,off,steady wd

1x1-3bk,brk 2000,4bk otr,3wd cvr,ok

GOORAMBAT ART - broke near the 2050m losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

7-6bk otr,hookd wdst tn,pluggd wd

3wd,prkd-3bk otr,bt slows mid

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1400,off,tidy,brk

GOORAMBAT ART - broke near the 250m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

3bk otr,3rd 600,chkd,2nd tn,best

GOORAMBAT ART - hampered rounding the final bend.

3-6bk inr,off,held up badly,good

GOORAMBAT ART - held up until late in the run home. Driver T Chmiel advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Trld,3-bk 1550,held up,late on inr

Cut breeze thru'out,ld 125m,classy

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