Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

6th otr,1x1 bell,on retreat 700 out

CAPTAIN ZENZI - weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Lobbed trail,thru lane,stout effort

Gun run mrks,thru,chased best gap

CAPTAIN ZENZI - driver D Ferguson was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Trld,3-bk bell,off,useful late mid

Eased,3-bk inr,off,chkd,useful mid

CAPTAIN ZENZI - had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight before locking wheels briefly with an outside runner on two occasions over the final stages.

6th otr,4-bk 1000,3-bk,no pick-up

CAPTAIN ZENZI - raced greenly near the 1700m.

5th,4-bk otr 1250,wd 500,chkd/brk

CRACKER ROCK - shifted ground outwards near the 200m checking CAPTAIN ZENZI which broke with resultant interference to RUN MASON RUN which also broke with both these runners losing all chance. Driver D Butcher admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butcher's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 7 February up to and including 13 February 2025 (2 days). When questioned regarding the performance Mr Butcher stated that the gelding had got too far back in the running after going back from its wide barrier draw early.

Ld,trld 1150,left in ld 550,too big

Wd,eased,rear otr,1x1 1100,wknd out

ULTIMATE MACH - weakened in the run home.

Nice trip otr,fght stoutly thru mid

AUCTIONEER - broke after contacting the sulky wheel of ULTIMATE MACH near the 500m when that horse commenced to shift ground outwards checking trailing runners and losing all chance. When questioned Driver T Mitchell advised that AUCTIONEER had lay in when being steadied to take a trail on ULTIMATE MACH which resulted in the contact occurring. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Wd,3-bk otr 1600,wdst,plggd away

ULTIMATE MACH - raced wide early before obtaining a position towards the rear in the running line.

Pshd along to hold ld,dictated,easy

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

Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard

4th,left prkd 1800,fght tenaciously

Bk otr,3w,led 1300,folded str

ULTIMATE MACH - paced roughly shortly after the start.

4th inr,3-bk 1300,off,stout in mid

BUGALUGS - held up final turn.

9th pegs,5-bk,4-bk 800,sound mrks

3-bk mrks,held up,whacked away gap

3 & 4-bk mrks,unable to quicken up

Eased,4-bk inr,off,held up,bttld on

3-bk mrks to trn,bttld on,flat tyre

BUGALUGS - Driver S Abernethy reported that he received a punctured sulky tyre near the 950m when contacted by the over-racing MILLION DOLLAR CHIC. Stewards took no action against Driver C Hackett (MILLION DOLLAR CHIC) on this occasion given the circumstances.

5th,3-bk inr,off 450,blkd,chased wd

BUGALUGS - held up leaving the final bend and early in the home straight. Driver S Abernethy was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1500,thru,bttld on well

5th inr,3-bk,fght soundly along inr

4th,3-bk inr 1600,whacked away gap

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,ran on boldly

Held ld,given no peace,swamped 100m

Quickly to ld,set terms,gobbled up

8th otr,4-bk 900,unable to quicken

6th otr,1x1 650,off,bttld away gap

Ld out,trld 1450,thru,bttld solidly

Wd,eased,still rear top,no progress

Nice trip otr,wd 350,chal,fght hard

Trld,off,ld 1700,dictated,reeled in

3-bk mrks,off top,ran home stoutly

RUN MASON RUN - Driver J Abernethy reported that the gelding cast a shoe during the score up.

5th inr,shffld,off,rear 500,no dash

IN THE SUMMERTIME - weakened leaving the final bend.

Prkd,cvr,4-bk 1400,wd cvr,no pickup

IN THE SUMMERTIME - raced wide with cover from the 800m. Weakened in the run home.

6th otr,3-bk bell,4w top,lacked zip

Trld,3-bk 1100,flat top,no pick-up

8th,6-bk inr,never travelling,faded

IN THE SUMMERTIME - slow to score up. Had to be steadied near the 1650m losing ground. Weakened final turn. A post-race veterinary examination including an endoscopic procedure revealed no abnormality. When questioned regarding the performance Driver A Harrison advised the gelding raced lethargically throughout. Stewards will follow up with Trainer T Hopkins in the coming days.

Into trail early,thru lane,fght gap

Wd,6th otr,wd cvr 400,over top wdst

IN THE SUMMERTIME - raced wide early. The near side saddle cloth number became detached during the running.

6-7bk otr,detachd,last tn,sound wd

6bk otr,5bk inr,off,unleashd wdst

Prkd,ld 1800,tckld 400,hdd,stuck on

5th inr,3-bk,off 300,wd cvr,belated

6th otr,wd,prkd 950,outfinished

JACCKA OPA - Driver K Coppins reported she had been unable to activate the removable deafeners despite her efforts.

5th otr,1x1 1100,wd 400,bttld well

9th otr,5-bk,off,held up,useful mid

JACCKA OPA - had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,blkd rear,late wd

JACCKA OPA - held up for clear racing room until late in the run home.

4th inr,1x1 bell,wd top,no late zip

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 inr,3-bk bell,couldn't quicken

Eased,wdst rear top,closed stoutly

7th inr,4-bk 1750,3-bk,off,late mid

INNOCENT MAN - held up late in the run home.

Rear inr,3-bk,off,blkd,tidy late wd

INNOCENT MAN - paced roughly late in the score up and was back from position at the start. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr 450,useful

INNOCENT MAN - paced roughly and raced wide final bend.

Eased,left 1x1,off tn,closed boldly

6th inr,rear,3-bk otr,whacked away

INNOCENT MAN - paced roughly late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Eased,rear inr,1x1 1300,wd,bold fin

INNOCENT MAN - over-raced when being restrained early. Continued to over-race for a distance in the early and middle stages.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,up shadows

INNOCENT MAN - Stewards questioned trainer R Frampton regarding the improved performance of the gelding . He stated that the horse had been racing well but was unlucky during the running in recent races . And in this race the horse was handy and made good use of the passing lane .

Eased,wd cvr rear 400,brk,no hope

ABITIBI - back from position throughout the score up. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Broke near the 400m losing its chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the filly.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd,prkd,powerful

ABITIBI - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Paced roughly in the early stages having to be steadied.

Brk dispatch,tacked on,chkd in rear

ABITIBI - broke in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. Stood down to trial from a mobile to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Broke passing the 700m losing its chance.

6th inr,1x1 1300,brk 400m out,done

ABITIBI - back from position at dispatch. Driver J Stormont was issued with a warning. Broke near the 400m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.