Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Tuesday, 22 October
Meeting: Waikato Fourth October Meeting (Night)
Last updated 22/10/2024 at 13:12 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R49, R53 WITH COND., 2200m
For R38 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R53 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
Notifiable Gear Changes: Bugalugs: SL-On, It's Nae Or Never: SL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 10 b g Badlands Hanover-Del Katea(by Stand Together) [Acton Town 15g(Armbro Operative), Not Today Baker 16g(Tinted Cloud), Orthez 14g(Elsu)]
- Owners:
- C F Webber, K V Webber
- Breeder:
- C F Webber
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Resuming from a good draw. May need this outing. Odds will be appealing.
Starts
126
Wins
6
Seconds
7
Thirds
23
Lifetime Stakes
$96,492
Winning Stakes
$40,345
Win Dividend
$0.55
Place Dividend
$0.88
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 121 | 6 | 27 | All Weather Slushy | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Grass | 5 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 96 | 5 | 22 | Distance | 80 | 4 | 17 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Mobile | 117 | 6 | 29 | Standing | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Left | 110 | 6 | 27 | Right | 16 | 0 | 3 |
Fresh90 | 8 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
M White
15 days
44th up
3YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE
2700m
Fast
10/9
Dontletfearstopya
MR:2-00.7
58.4
6.2L
Wd,eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr,bt two
BUGALUGS - raced wide early before being restrained towards the rear.
L Hollis
56 days
43rd up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/8
Next Level
MR:1-58.8
56.8
14L
7th inr,5-bk 1700,chkd 250m,no dash
BUGALUGS - pulled hard middle stages. Checked by a breaking runner near the 250m losing ground.
L Hollis
21 days
42nd up
Up to & including R56 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/8
My Copy
MR:1-58.7
59.2
3.3L
Eased,rear inr,off,sound effort mid
BUGALUGS - pulled hard when being restrained early.
L Hollis
28 days
41st up
3YO+ R35 to R44, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Aye Aye Captain
MR:1-58.7
57.8
9.7L
Left prkd the majority,outfinished
L Hollis
11 days
40th up
3YO+ R35 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE
2700m
Fast
6/6
Watch Your Back
MR:2-01.3
59.4
6th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 400,too gd
BUGALUGS - Driver L Hollis was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Sunshine Beach-Attsa Nice(by Presidential Ball) [Lyn's Delight 14m(Bettor's Delight), Nice Vintage 7m(Betterthancheddar), Primo Potro 9g(Auckland Reactor), Princess Kate 13m(Bettor's Delight), Sportngoodtime 8g(Sportswriter)]
- Owners:
- Mrs L A Chilcott, Mrs L J Messenger, A W Messenger
- Breeder:
- A W Messenger, Mrs L J Messenger
- Comment:
- Strong 2nd behind Im Not The Maid last week. Tenacious win 27Sep. Key player.
Starts
19
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$22,788
Winning Stakes
$13,475
Win Dividend
$0.82
Place Dividend
$1.49
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 18 | 2 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 14 | 1 | 6 | Distance | 17 | 1 | 6 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 19 | 2 | 6 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 15 | 1 | 6 | Right | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
L Hibell
18 days
8th up
3YO+, Up to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/4
Im Not The Maid
MR:1-59.5
60.7
0.4L
Nice trip otr,4w 400,pounced,denied
MESSENGER BUOY - Junior Driver L Hibell (assistant by N Chilcott) admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee issued a fine of $300.
L Hibell
17 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
4/4
Cristiano Buccini
MR:1-59.1
57.7
1x1,left prkd 1100,did best shadows
MESSENGER BUOY - back from position at dispatch. Junior Driver L Hibell was issued with a warning. Ms Hibell (assisted by N Chilcott) was also warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
L Hibell
7 days
6th up
3YO+, Up to R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10/9
Baileys Pitch
MR:1-57.9
59.9
3.6L
1x1,left prkd 1800,fght nicely gap
L Hibell
25 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
7/6
Desert Dawn
MR:1-59.4
59.3
6.8L
Wd,3-bk otr,4-bk,wd 700,fair in gap
MESSENGER BUOY - raced wide early before securing a position midfield in the running line.
L Hibell
14 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/7
Benjamin Button
MR:1-58.9
57.3
11L
Eased,rear otr,wd cvr,no pickup wdr
MESSENGER BUOY- underwent a post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the trainer's request which revealed a small amount of blood in the trachea.
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Art Major-Juice Brogden(by Bettor's Delight) [Turn O The Tide 2g(Captaintreacherous)]
- Owners:
- Its Nae Or Never Syndicate, R J Hamilton, Mrs S A Hamilton, G M Bowen, Mrs J J Bowen, J A Coulam, R J Magness, Brennan 5 Syndicate, R Trench, M Jelaca
- Breeder:
- G M Bowen, Mrs J J Bowen
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Had every chance from the box seat last Tuesday. Bold 2nd 1Oct. Place & combos.
Starts
17
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$24,945
Winning Stakes
$12,650
Win Dividend
$0.51
Place Dividend
$0.73
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 17 | 2 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 11 | 2 | 3 | Distance | 11 | 1 | 2 |
Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Mobile | 17 | 2 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 11 | 2 | 3 | Right | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
N Chilcott
14 days
17th up
3YO+, Up to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/1
Im Not The Maid
MR:1-59.5
60.7
1.4L
Soft trip mrks,thru lane,stout pegs
N Chilcott
7 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Whitfield
MR:2-02.7
57.8
0.5L
Prkd,cvr 1800,peeled top,stout fin
NEYMAR - Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(5) against this runner's 2nd placing alleging the gelding had galloped late in the run home and was lapped on at the finish by the 3rd placed IT'S NAE OR NEVER. After viewing the replays the protest was not contested by connections and NEYMAR was relegated to 3rd placing by Stewards.
N Chilcott
7 days
15th up
3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/6
Precious Bet
MR:2-00.6
1.5L
Wd,4-bk otr,wd cvr 600,wdr,bold fin
IT'S NAE OR NEVER - back from position at dispatch. Driver N Chilcott was issued with a warning. Over-raced middle stages.
N Chilcott
14 days
14th up
3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/4
Slots
MR:2-00.9
58.9
17L
Eased,7th otr,wd 1300,posted,wknd
IT'S NAE OR NEVER - raced wide without cover from the 1300m when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by CRISTIANO BUCCINI. Weakened final turn.
N Chilcott
7 days
13th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
3/3
Commander Lincoln
MR:1-58.4
60.9
Nice trip otr,wd 400,ld 150,staunch
IT'S NAE OR NEVER - Driver N Chilcott was issued a warning for failing to parade in the correct position in the pre-race formation.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m He's Watching-All The Way Home(by Holmes Hanover) [Kiwi Ideal 15g(American Ideal), Knights Stride 6g(Sweet Lou), Majestic Kiwi 9h(Bettor's Delight), Thunder Road 14g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- A P Fleming
- Breeder:
- Mrs J M Fleming, Est R J Fleming
- Comment:
- Scored really well 2-weeks downing Im Not The Maid. Each way hope to double up.
Starts
13
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$20,410
Winning Stakes
$12,650
Win Dividend
$0.98
Place Dividend
$0.95
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 13 | 2 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 6 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 11 | 2 | 3 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 13 | 2 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 6 | 1 | 3 | Right | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
Z Butcher
14 days
9th up
3YO+, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/1
Im Not The Maid
MR:2-01.0
59.2
5th,4-bk inr,off,wd,prkd 800,too gd
LORD DELMAR - commenced to over-race early after showing gate speed. Continued to over-race down the back the first time and was taken up the track before being restrained to the rear. Continued to over-race middle stages and in particular when C U THERE improved to its outside passing the 1000m.
Z Meredith
11 days
8th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/2
Major Major
MR:1-59.7
14L
Ld,trld,off,lost ld dig,cvr 800,fdd
C U THERE - obliged to race parked from the 1400m after unsuccessfully attempting to regain the lead.
Z Butcher
14 days
7th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2/4
You Little Beauty
MR:1-57.0
56.1
3.5L
3-bk mrks,off 450,wd top,bttld away
J Cox
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/10
Frisco Bay
MR:1-58.6
56.2
3.5L
3-bk mrks to tn,fght on,no daylight
C U THERE - held up throughout the run home.
Z Meredith
10 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R54 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
4/3
Louezyana
MR:2-01.1
58.5
3L
3rd inr,off,ld 1500,mastered 150m
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Captaintreacherous-Saharazona(by Ohoka Arizona) [Hearts N Aces 2c(Captaintreacherous), Rozona Rose 4m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- S L Taylor, W L Wilson, Ms L E Standing, P J Taylor, J A S Lancaster, Ms A Simpson
- Breeder:
- S L Taylor, W L Wilson, Ms L E Standing
- Comment:
- He's been racing consistently well over the last few weeks. Quinella's-First4's.
Starts
88
Wins
6
Seconds
13
Thirds
12
Lifetime Stakes
$91,181
Winning Stakes
$43,725
Win Dividend
$0.35
Place Dividend
$0.88
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 86 | 6 | 23 | All Weather Slushy | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Grass | 2 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 55 | 3 | 16 | Distance | 57 | 4 | 14 |
Favourite | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Mobile | 86 | 6 | 24 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Left | 74 | 5 | 25 | Right | 14 | 1 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
J Stormont
3 days
10th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
9/8
Fifth And Final
MR:1-57.3
56.4
2.9L
8th otr,3-bk,4-bk,wd cvr top,useful
Z Butcher
7 days
9th up
3YO+, Up to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/3
Im Not The Maid
MR:1-59.5
60.7
0.9L
Eased,rear otr,wd 1300,posted,tough
BARBAROSSA - raced wide without cover from the 1300m when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by INLOUOF.
J Stormont
7 days
8th up
2YO+ R43 to R49, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Captain Sampson
MR:1-59.7
57.5
4.5L
1x1,left prkd 1650,fght on solidly
J Stormont
7 days
7th up
2YO+ R41 to R54, R55 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/9
Red Rackham
MR:1-55.2
58.4
2.6L
Wd cvr,posted,up prkd bell,fght on
BARBAROSSA - raced wide early before crossing to the parked position near the 1000m.
Z Butcher
7 days
6th up
3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/1
Precious Bet
MR:2-00.6
0.7L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard
- Breeding:
- 3 b f A Rocknroll Dance-Bronze Lady(by Lislea(USA)) [Alta Boy 8g(Alta Christiano), Art Work 10g(Art Major), Bettor Than Bronze 5m(Betterthancheddar), Bronze Destiny 16g(Live Or Die), Bronze Over 11m(Changeover), Bronze Seeker 15g(Mach Three), Riverman Sam 6g(American Ideal)]
- Owner:
- Philadelphia Racing Ltd
- Breeder:
- Philadelphia Racing Ltd
- Comment:
- Dashed through powerfully to secure last Tuesday's success. Will have admirers.
Starts
8
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$12,800
Winning Stakes
$8,800
Win Dividend
$1.19
Place Dividend
$1.58
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 8 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 8 | 2 | 3 | Distance | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Mobile | 8 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 8 | 2 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
A Poutama
7 days
8th up
3YO+, Up to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/2
Messenger Buoy
MR:1-59.5
60.7
Wd,3-bk otr,1x1,held up,off,best wd
IM NOT THE MAID - held up final turn.
A Poutama
14 days
7th up
3YO+, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/4
C U There
MR:2-01.0
59.2
0.9L
6th otr,prkd 1500,cvr 800,wd,strong
A Poutama
14 days
6th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Major Major
MR:1-59.7
1.3L
Prkd,trld,3-bk,trld,thru,stout mrks
A Poutama
7 days
5th up
3YO+, Up to R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Baileys Pitch
MR:1-57.9
59.9
52L
Brk early,tacked on,beaten 800m out
IM NOT THE MAID - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners. Weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.
T Mitchell
14 days
4th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
4/4
It's Nae Or Never
MR:1-58.4
60.9
4.4L
Ld out,softened up,hdd 150m,no more
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Love You-Hilton H(by Pegasus Spur) [Aardiebythehill 6g(Muscle Hill)]
- Owners:
- Mrs R A Balle, G R D Warren
- Breeder:
- K D Marr, I D Malcolm
- Comment:
- Another that brings decent form to this. Faces an awkward draw. Combos runner.
Starts
13
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$12,628
Winning Stakes
$4,400
Win Dividend
$1.15
Place Dividend
$0.74
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 13 | 1 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 10 | 1 | 4 | Distance | 13 | 1 | 4 |
Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Mobile | 13 | 1 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 10 | 1 | 4 | Right | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
---|---|
09/24 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (2) head 2-46.8 |
Race Starts (6 of 10)
C Dalgety
14 days
24th up
4YO+ Up to & including R47 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
6/6
Benson Dude
MR:1-58.3
60.8
4.2L
Brk,rear inr,off,wd cvr,wdst,strong
CONRAD H - broke at the start checking a second row runner and settled at the rear. Placed on the unruly for future mobiles.
N Balle
7 days
23rd up
4YO+ Up to & including R46 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
6/7
Katies Princess
MR:2-00.3
58.9
2.7L
3rd,3-bk inr,1x1 bell,wd 400,stout
N Balle
14 days
22nd up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Major Major
MR:1-59.7
12L
Rough,rear otr,wd cvr,posted,folded
CONRAD H - broke for several strides shortly after the start. A final warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Raced wide from the 1100m.
N Balle
7 days
21st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/4
Brittania
MR:2-01.9
57.4
Cut breeze thru'out,ground ldr down
BRITTANIA - lay out racing through the straights and in particular the run home despite the efforts of Driver J Dickie hampering the winner CONRAD H. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.
Z Meredith
14 days
20th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/1
Power N Glory
MR:2-00.7
60.4
2.1L
Brk,rear inr,off,wdst tn,strong fin
CONRAD H - broke briefly at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Smiles For Miles(by Grinfromeartoear)
- Owners:
- Miss A M Donnelly, Mrs H Villiger, W R Villiger, Sandi Curtin, Miss C M Faithful
- Breeder:
- Mrs D Buckley, G J Preston, N G Constable, M B Buckley
- Comment:
- Chased home Captain Sampson when placed a fortnight ago. Rates highly.
Starts
16
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$22,115
Winning Stakes
$11,275
Win Dividend
$0.69
Place Dividend
$1.17
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 16 | 2 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 11 | 1 | 5 | Distance | 9 | 0 | 5 |
Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Mobile | 16 | 2 | 7 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 15 | 2 | 7 | Right | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
T Mitchell
14 days
16th up
2YO+ R43 to R49, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/2
Captain Sampson
MR:1-59.7
57.5
3.4L
Eased,rear otr,3-bk,4w tn,stout fin
T Mitchell
21 days
15th up
3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Precious Bet
MR:2-00.6
1.1L
Eased,wd cvr rear 600,wdst,late dig
T Mitchell
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R42 to R54 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
4/4
Iron Brigade
MR:1-56.4
57.3
0.9L
7th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 500,4w,stuck on
CRACKER ROCK - required assistance from track attendants after becoming fractious when parading. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Shifted in under pressure late in the run home.
T Mitchell
14 days
13th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
She's Apples
MR:1-58.9
58.1
Prkd,into ld 1450,dictated,powerful
CRACKER ROCK - required assistance from an attendant when parading prior to the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Slow to score up.
T Mitchell
89 days
12th up
3YO+ Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/7
Bad Medicine
MR:1-58.8
58.8
0.1L
3-bk otr, wd cvr 300,closed boldly
T Mitchell
6 days
11th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
5/5
Precious Bet
MR:1-55.9
57.8
30L
4th,prkd,cvr 800,flat 500,drppd out
CRACKER ROCK - lay in at various stages and in particular leaving the back straight the final time hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.