Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

5th inr,4-bk,1x1,off,ran on stoutly

5thinr,5-bk 1300,off,no final punch

5th inr,5-bk,off,wd top,fght on gap

5th inr,1x1,prkd 1000,bttld on gap

KISS MY PIXEL - Driver G Martin admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations for using his whip with more than a wrist-flicking motion in the home straight. After reviewing the race replays and considering submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a suspension of Mr Martin's driver's licence, effective from the conclusion of racing today, 12 February, up to and including 24 February 2026 (3 days).

Trld in gap,still 2nd top,outkicked

Prkd,into ld 1700,hdd 600,no answer

KISS MY PIXEL - commenced to weaken near the 400m hampering a trailing runner.

Trld,3-bk,4-bk bell,off 450,steady

KISS MY PIXEL - Driver G Martin was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3rd inr,prkd 1250,plggd away in gap

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,bttld on gap

Soft trip mrks,flat 450,plggd away

KISS MY PIXEL - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after going down on its hind quarters when parading and was cleared to start. Weakened rounding the final turn.

7th,7-bk inr,off,wd 550,bttld clsr

Brk,6th inr,off,wdst top,found line

TRIFOLIUM - broke for several strides at the start.

Prkd,into ld 1800,tckld,fght gamely

Wd,prkd,5th inr 2200,prkd 1500,fght

TRIFOLIUM - Driver T Mitchell was warned for contacting track markers near the 250m when activating gear.

Brk,10th inr,off,wd cvr rear,useful

TRIFOLIUM - broke at the start losing ground. Driver T Mitchell advised that the removable deafeners failed to activate despite his efforts.

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,cut down

5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1700,resolute bid

SO MYSTIFYING - over-raced middle stages. Junior driver E Johnson, assisted by M White, admitted a charge that she drove carelessly near the 600m when contacting the offside sulky wheel of TRIFOLIUM resulting in the tyre puncturing. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Johnson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 30 November up to and including 5 December 2025, 2 days.

Wd,1x1,left prkd 1600,stuck gamely

BRIENNE - Driver M White admitted a charge under Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations in that he allowed his mare to shift outwards early in the run home placing TRIFOLIUM (T Mitchell) in restricted room for some distance. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Eased,4-bk otr,wd cvr,4w 700,steady

TRIFOLIUM - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

Brk early,tacked on,struggling 600m

PLAY FAST AND LOOSE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Weakened near the 600m.

7th inr,6-bk 1700,4-bk,no final zip

TWO FRANCS - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. No action was taken against this gelding due to the delay. Over-raced middle stages and got up on the back of PLAY FAST AND LOOSE on several occasions despite the efforts of Driver L Neal.

6th otr,3-bk bell,rough 400,no dash

PLAY FAST AND LOOSE - trotted roughly passing the 400m losing ground. Weakened final turn.

6th,5-bk inr,1x1 600,off,cut ldr bk

PLAY FAST AND LOOSE - driver A Poutama advised he didn't activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

8th otr,prkd,3-bk,wd top,stout fin

Blew to bits early,out of action

PLAY FAST AND LOOSE - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

PLAY FAST AND LOOSE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Wd,eased,1x1 bell,failed to spark

Brk 2nd,6th inr,off,wd,prkd,outfin

GRACE N ELEGANCE - held up final bend contacting and puncturing the sulky tyre of PLAY FAST AND LOOSE. Junior driver H Moralde Sands (assisted by driver J Dickie) admitted a charge 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150. Held up throughout the run home with Ms Moralde Sands not activating the removeable deafeners as a result. Ms Moralde Sands was also questioned in relation to her decision not to shift out off the back of PLAY FAST AND LOOSE approaching the 500m before being covered by PRESIDENT FLYNNTIN. She explained that her mare had shifted in and became awkwardly placed to the sulky of PLAY FAST AND LOOSE when she had crossed her reins to turn her whip and had to be corrected which resulted in her losing the opportunity to shift out to a three wide position. After taking into account Ms Moralde Sands explanation and her relative inexperience Stewards took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.

Sped to ld,set terms,crunched late

5th inr,5-bk,1x1 1300,wd 600,stout

GRACE N ELEGANCE - Driver H Moralde Sands reported that she lost her whip rounding the final bend.

Blew the start,out of commission

GRACE N ELEGANCE - reared as the start was effected and broke losing all chance.

1x1,4bk inr,1x1,prkd 600,trld,tried

Wd,1x1 1450,prkd,cvr 750,blkd,plggd

GRACE N ELEGANCE - Driver S Burley reported that a sulky tyre deflated during the running with the tyre and tube coming off the rim in the run home.

1x1,left prkd 1400,whacked away gap

4th inr,4-bk 1250,bttld away in gap

4th inr,3-bk,prkd,cvr bell,off,just

4th,4-bk inr,off,wd 300,tidy effort

9th inr,off,wd cvr,rough top,no zip

GRACE N ELEGANCE - began awkwardly. Shifted out approaching the 200m hampering a trailing runner. Junior Driver H Moralde Sands, assisted by T Mitchell, was shown the replays and warned for her lack of control in this incident when activating the removable deafeners.

Cut breeze thru'out,couldn't stick

Slw,rear otr,5-bk,wd cvr,beat slws

6th,6-bk inr,off,wd cvr,blkd,stout

REWIRI HILL - held up final bend and until passing the 50m.

4th,3-bk inr 1750,off top,sound fin

6th inr,4-bk 1150,failed to fire up

Left prkd the trip on retreat 500m

REWIRI HILL - weakened rounding the final bend.

7th inr,4-bk bell,fght solidly mrks

4th,left 3rd inr,prkd 400,outkicked

4th inr,3-bk bell,flat 500,wknd out

Trld,3-bk 2350,fght solidly on mrks

The start was delayed at the first attempt when the field was turned out of line due to Starter D Blakemore not being satisfied with the manner in which the runners approached the barriers. The start was further delayed for approximately 8 minutes when REWIRI HILL became fractious and reared before landing in the sulky of HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL dislodging driver E Johnson who was uninjured. REWIRI HILL and HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL underwent veterinary examinations and were cleared to start. REWIRI HILL was sent to the unruly by the Starter for the restart. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding due to the initial delay to the start .

3-bk mrks,held up,off,solid in mid

BOSS JO - held up early in the run home.

Trld,off 2250,brk,out of commission

BOSS JO - trotted roughly rounding the first bend before breaking near the 2200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Prkd,ld 1450,chkd/brk 1100m,no hope

BOSS JO - checked by an outside runner and broke near the 1100m losing its chance.

5th inr,4-bk,off,wd 6th top,brk up

BOSS JO - trotted roughly approaching the 800m. Broke near the 250m losing all chance.

Brk early,tacked on,brk 9th 250m

BOSS JO - broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Slw,5th inr,6-bk,prkd 1400,stuck on

BOSS JO - trotted roughly in the run home.

Brk early in trail,tailed off,done

BOSS JO - broke entering the first turn losing all chance.

5th,6bk inr,off,wd cvr 450,bold fin

4th,5-bk inr,3-bk,off 300,potent wd

BOSS JO - trotted roughly in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,held up,sound in gap

8th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 300,bttld away

Wd,4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1350,too tough

TINKERBELLE - Driver C Hackett reported she did not activate the deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Chkd,7th inr,5-bk,1x1 1250,off,bold

TINKERBELLE - hampered at the start when having to take evasive action to avoid SO MYSTIFYING.

Brk,7th,5-bk inr,prkd 700,outkicked

TINKERBELLE - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld,3-bk 1400,off 600,stout in gap

Blew to bits early,out of action

TINKERBELLE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

5th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd cvr,brk 6th

TINKERBELLE - trotted roughly shortly after the start. Broke passing the 150m.

Ld out,savaged,trld bell,drppd away

TINKERBELLE - commenced to weaken near the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver T Mitchell stated that the mare had raced keenly when challenged during the middle stages and this had taken its toll with the event being a rise in grade from the fields that it had raced in recently.

10th otr,3-bk 1300,wd cvr tn,strong

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Contacted and punctured the sulky tyre of TINKERBELLE near the 400m. Junior Driver K Coppins, assisted by P Ferguson, admitted a charge under 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Ms Coppins junior driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 31 December 2025 (2 days).

6th,6-bk inr,1x1 1050,wd 300,too gd

CRAZY - pre-race warmed.

3-bk otr,wd cvr top,punishing burst

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Slow early.

Slw,4-bk inr,off,wd rear tn,bt slws

CRAZY - pre-raced warmed. Driver T Hall was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion rounding the final bend.

Missed away hopelessly,out of play

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Mixed its gait shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Blew the start badly,out of action

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start then settled in a pace losing all chance.

Slw away,tailed off,never a threat

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Slow early. Lost ground rounding the first turn and trailed the field thereafter. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver T Hall stated that the gelding had failed to handle the track when struggling to find its rhythm in what was its first race on grass.

Eased,wd rear 450,wdr,closed boldly

CRAZY - pre-race warmed.

8th otr,wd cvr rear 700,4w,powerful

CRAZY - pre-race warmed.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd cvr,bold wdr

CRAZY - Driver T Hall admitted a charge under Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted his gelding out near the 1100m forcing YUROK to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.