Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

8th,5-bk inr,4-bk,plggd away in gap

Eased,wdst rear top,punishing burst

MARA - Driver D Ferguson was warned for using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

5th inr,3-bk,off,wd cvr,fght on gap

Prkd,cvr 1850,3-bk,held up,tidy wd

MARA - held up final bend and early stages of the run home.

4-bk mrks,off,held up,passed slows

MARA - locked wheels briefly with an outside runner near the 700m. Checked and had to be steadied for several strides approaching the 200m.

Into trail early,thru,ran on boldly

Prkd,trld 1800,2nd gap top,stuck on

NEW YORK HUSTLER - lay inwards racing into the first bend and struck several track markers. Weakened final bend and raced greenly. Stewards questioned drivers R Fensom (NEW YORK HUSTLER) and D Ferguson (MARA) regarding NEW YORK HUSTLER striking track markers rounding the first bend. After hearing from both drivers it was established that NEW YORK HUSTLER had lay inwards when Mr Fensom had restrained his runner after being crossed by MARA. After considering the matter no further action was deemed necessary.

Eased,6-bk inr,1x1 1100,plggd away

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

5th inr,4-bk,off,wd cvr,no pick-up

8th otr,3-bk bell,held up,off,sound

Quickly to ld,set terms,unrelenting

Prkd,cvr 1050,3-bk,off,whacked away

NEGIZZI - over-raced middle stages before becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of LUCKY AS near the 950m and broke losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Prkd,into ld 1700,mastered 50m out

NO MORE DREAMING - contacted by an outside runner and paced roughly entering the first turn. Stewards held an investigation into the incident. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from drivers T Cameron (LUCKY AS) and A Poutama (NO MORE DREAMING), who advised that his colt had shifted out marginally when being steadied contributing to the contact. Stewards took the matter no further other than to remind Mr Cameron of his obligations given similar circumstances in the future.

Soon ld,dictated terms,chopped down

1x1,left prkd 1800,stuck on bravely

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr top,tidy effort

Eased,8th otr,left 4th gap,fght on

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,bold chase

Lobbed trail,3-bk 450,off,sound mid

Lost ld dig,trld 1800,off,too slick

Cght wd,eased,wd,prkd bell,stuck on

SEA THE CASH - raced wide early before being eased towards the rear. The offside mudguard became dislodged near the 150m after this runner's sulky wheel came into contact to an outside runner's sulky wheel.

3-bk mrks to trn,off,no final punch

SEA THE CASH - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,3-bk,blkd,solid

Eased,6th inr,7th gap,bt stragglers

MR MIKI - weakened final bend.

Nice trip otr,peeled 400,tried hard

7th otr,4-bk,wd 500,wdr,closed well

Eased,4-bk inr 1750,off,bold bid wd

MR MIKI - lay in shortly after the start when being restrained. Lay in rounding the final turn when shifting wider on the track to secure clear running.

3-bk mrks,off 1350,wd 450,too sharp

Trld,3-bk 1350,off 275,weaved,slick

MR MIKI - held up early stages of the run home.

Nice trip otr,wd 550,no final punch

7th otr,4-bk,chkd wd 875,plggd on

Trld,3-bk 1100,off,held up,brk,done

MR MIKI - paced roughly rounding the final turn. Held up early in the run home having to be strongly restrained before contacting the sulky wheel of BILLY THE KID near the 100m and broke checking a trailing runner losing its chance. Stewards were satisfied that driver Z Butcher had not driven carelessly in this incident and took the matter no further.

Gun run mrks,angled top,powerful wd

8th otr,4-bk,wd cvr top,closed wdst

8th inr,4-bk,off,sound effort mid

B ENVIOUS - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght nicely

B ENVIOUS - hampered near the 1100m.

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,off,no late zip

KING TIDE - back from position at dispatch despite the efforts of Driver D Butcher. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Paced roughly late in the run home after becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of THE LAST YARN.

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.

Eased,rear inr,off,beat stragglers

HEAVEN HIGH - Driver O Gillies reported that he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

5th otr,3-bk 750,wd cvr,no pick-up

Wd cvr 11th,wdr mid,no final kick

HEAVEN HIGH - raced wide with cover throughout. Driver O Gillies admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion rounding the final bend and in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Gillies' driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 7 August 2026 (3 days).

3-bk mrks,under pressure 400m out

HEAVEN HIGH - weakened rounding the final turn.

Ld out,trld 1400,unable to quicken

HEAVEN HIGH - near the 1000-metre mark, Driver O Gillies was required to adjust his helmet after RUSHKINOFF had raced in close proximity to the rear of his sulky. At that stage, Mr Gillies turned and directed comments towards Driver S Wigg. Stewards interviewed both Mr Gillies and Ms Wigg regarding the exchange. After considering the evidence of both drivers, together with their own observations. Stewards established that Mr Gillies had directed foul and offensive language towards Ms Wigg at this stage of the race. Subsequently, Mr Gillies admitted a charge under Rule 303(2) in that he misconducted himself and following submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

Wd,1x1,4-bk inr 600,failed to fire

HEAVEN HIGH - raced wide early.

Eased,10th,4-bk otr,6th gap,no dash

IT'S NOT KATHY - badly hampered by a weakening runner near the 950m then shifted outwards forcing HEAVEN HIGH wider on the track. Stewards questioned Drivers T Cameron (IT'S NOT KATHY) and M Ranger (HEAVEN HIGH) in relation to this incident. It was established that HEAVEN HIGH had lay inwards when IT'S NOT KATHY shifted ground to its inside and overreacted. Notwithstanding this Mr Cameron was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances in the future.

Prkd,cvr 1800,3-bk gap,flat 600,fdd

HEAVEN HIGH - weakened final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1750,1x1 800,off,no punch

Stood on the mark,took no real part

HEAVEN HIGH - stood on the mark when the barriers were released hampering YOU LITTLE BEAUTY and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of Trainer O Gillies.

Eased,5-bk inr,over-raced,no pickup

AMARETTO DELIGHT - over-raced middle stages.

7th inr,4-bk,off,bttld solidly gap

Eased,4-bk mrks,sound inr,no gaps

AMARETTO DELIGHT - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Blew the dispatch badly,pulled up

AMARETTO DELIGHT - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

8th inr,4-bk bell,held up,beat slws

AMARETTO DELIGHT - weakened in the run home.

7th otr,3-bk bell,held up,fght mid

AMARETTO DELIGHT - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

6th inr,off,wd cvr rear 600,no dash

AMARETTO DELIGHT - weakened late in the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru,breezed on past

Prkd,cvr,prkd,ld 1300,hdd tn,chased

Soon ld,trld 1650,off,pounced,stoic

Sped to ld,trld 1100,off,strong fin

Ld out,trld 1750,flat top,no pickup

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.

Gate speed to ld,dictated,reeled in

Eased,rear otr,wd top,no impression

AVENTADOR - weakened in the run home.

3-bk mrks,on retreat 500 out,gapped

AVENTADOR - weakened from the 500m. A post-race endoscopy detected a throat condition that may have affected the horse's racing performance. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing again.

Eased,wd cvr rear 750,closed nicely

1x1,3-bk 1850,4-bk,held up,no spark

COMMANDER LINCOLN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

9th,5-bk inr,off,held up,bttld clsr

COMMANDER LINCOLN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

Chkd,rear otr,wd cvr top,steady

COMMANDER LINCOLN - briefly hampered shortly after the start.

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,bold effort

6th otr,3-bk 700,wd 400,fght nicely

Wd,3-bk otr 1700,wd cvr 400,useful

4th inr,3-bk 1800,bttld away on inr

COMMANDER LINCOLN - over-raced middle stages.

9th inr,off,4bk,3-bk inr,blkd,stiff

COMMANDER LINCOLN - held up throughout the run home.

Tardy,rear otr,3-bk,wd 400,over top

COMMANDER LINCOLN - back from position at dispatch. Driver A Sharpe was issued a warning.

Prkd,cvr 1500,3-bk,drifting 500 out

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr rear,wknd

MIDFREW LUCRE - steadied off the back of ALWAYS FLYIN when at the rear near the 1700m. Weakened in the run home.

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1150,wilted out

MIDFREW LUCRE - weakened leaving the final turn.

Trppd wd the trip,couldn't stick on

MIDFREW LUCRE - raced wide without cover throughout. Weakened final bend.

Chkd,3-bk inr,held up,off,sound mid

MIDFREW LUCRE - briefly hampered shortly after the start. Lay in rounding the first bend contacting and dislodging a track marker. Held up early in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,never played a part

MIDFREW LUCRE - weakened rounding the final bend.

Gun run mrks,thru,failed to fire up

7th otr,3-bk,trld 500,bold fin mrks

Nice trip otr,wd 450,5th top,outfin

6th,3-bk inr 1900,closed nicely inr