Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

6th inr,4-bk 1750,off,blkd,tidy wd

I CAN TOO - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Won ld duel,dictated after,run down

Wd,up prkd 1350,fght on tenaciously

4th,prkd,ld,attckd,3-bk,off,fght on

I CAN TOO - crowded by an outside runner near the 1600m having to be steadied. Stewards questioned drivers T Cameron (GREAT WHITE) and B Butcher (I CAN TOO) regarding this incident and after viewing the replays and considering their explanations, Mr Cameron was issued with a warning to make a greater effort to ensure he is fully clear when shifting ground. Held up final bend. Driver B Butcher was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground after crowding an outside runner rounding the final bend.

Brk run-up,tailed off,not a hope

I CAN TOO - broke early in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Lost early ld bid,prkd,cvr 800,blkd

I CAN TOO - broke early in the score up but was in position at the candy pole. Over-raced briefly when CHANGE TACT improved to its outside approaching the 1000m. Driver B Butcher reported he was unable to activate the deafeners due to the cord breaking.

3-bk mrks,trld 300,off,stern bid wd

Trld out,3-bk 1500,blkd,off,useful

I CAN TOO - had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the home straight.

8th inr gap,off,wd cvr,best shadows

6th otr,wd solo 1150,up 3rd,outfin

I CAN TOO - raced wide without cover from the 1200m.

Eased,rear inr,off,made grnd wd out

Cut breeze,over-raced,flat 400m,fdd

TUGAWAR - permission was given for a rein burr to be removed prior to the start with the gelding then requiring assistance from an attendant. Slow to score up but was in position at the candy pole. A final warning was placed on this runner's barrier manners. Paced roughly at the start then again entering the first turn. Weakened final turn. Trainer I Brownlee advised Stewards that the gelding would not compete in an amateur race again in the future. When questioned regarding the tactics he adopted during the middle stages Driver J Brownlee advised that TUGAWAR had commenced to over-race when he initially attempted to restrain to look to take a trail on DESERT DAWN so felt it was his best option to not persist with attempting to surrender the position as he was concerned that the gelding may become fierce and choke down. Stewards noted Mr Brownlee's comments and the performance.

Brk start,rear inr,off,no final zip

TUGAWAR - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Esaed,4-bk inr,held grnd along mrks

Prkd,cvr 1700,prkd 1400,outfin,chkd

TUGAWAR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1450m. Lay in approaching the 100m locking wheels with an inside runner. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Trld,3-bk 1600,held up,bold on mrks

CHANGE TACT - lay in and contacted a track marker near the 900m.

5th otr,prkd 1750,wilted 150m out

1x1,left prkd 1350,ld 200,reeled in

Trld,off,ld,trld 1700,thru,bold fin

MIKE ROSS - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule entering the first turn when MIKE ROSS raced wider on the track after CHANGE TACT shifted out from the marker line. After viewing the replays it was established that Driver T Herlihy (CHANGE TACT) had commenced his outward movement prior to MIKE ROSS (P Ferguson) reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary. Briefly placed in restricted room leaving the final turn.

Eased,wd rear 1300,prkd 800,outfin

I CAN TOO - broke early in the score up but was in position at the candy pole. Over-raced briefly when CHANGE TACT improved to its outside approaching the 1000m. Driver B Butcher reported he was unable to activate the deafeners due to the cord breaking.

6th tor,1x1 bell,blkd,off,strong wd

Wd,eased,5-bk otr,chkd & brk,ran on

CHANGE TACT - checked by a breaking runner near the 500m and broke losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the home straight.

6th otr,1x1 1750,off,bttld away gap

Eased,wd cvr rear 450,blkd,flew inr

CHANGE TACT - held up final turn and early in the run home.

Brk start,tacked on,3-bk inr,steady

CHANGE TACT - paced roughly then broke late in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Lost ld dig,prkd thru'out,fght well

STELLA MARIS - unsuccessfully contested the early lead the was obliged to race outside the leader for the majority of the event.

Left prkd the majority,stuck gamely

Trld out,shfld,wd cvr rear 300,tidy

Across to trail,thru,pounced,too gd

7th,5-bk inr 1850,4-bk,held up,fair

STELLA MARIS - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Eased,rear inr,4-bk,never a threat

STELLA MARIS - connections advised the mare had cast the off fore shoe during the running.

Tracked pacemaking wnnr,fght on inr

Lost early ld bid,left prkd,outfin

Wd,pshd to ld 1750,hdd 125,stuck on

BENSON DUDE - raced three wide early.

9th otr,wd 1450,prkd,ld top,run dwn

Soon ld,dictated,hdd,rallied gamely

BENSON DUDE - shifted out leaving the final bend but was corrected by Driver S Abernethy.

Straight to ld,got terms,chopped bk

6th otr,1x1,prkd,ld 1300,eyed,game

BENSON DUDE - lay outwards when leading passing the 1100m and shifted up the track.

7th inr,5-bk,off,rear top,plggd wd

BENSON DUDE - returned to the stabling area during the Preliminary after the near side spreader broke which could not be replaced.

9th otr,wd,prkd 1850,cvr,3-bk,faded

7th inr,4-bk,off 500,no final punch

BENSON DUDE - paced roughly for several strides at the start.

4th,1x1,prkd,ld,trld 1100,outkicked

Soft trip mrks,every chance,fght on

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.

Prkd,ld,trld,3-bk,prkd 450,outkickd

RUN MASON RUN - Driver S Abernethy was reminded of his obligation to drive his runner out fully to the finish line where circumstances permit.

8th otr,imp 4w 600,fght on in gap

RUN MASON RUN - raced four wide from the 600m.

Ld untested,handed 1500,bold on inr

RUN MASON RUN - over-raced through the middle stages. Lay in late in the run home contacting a track marker.

Wd,up prkd 1500,stuck to task well

RUN MASON RUN - raced wide early.

Trld,3-bk 1600,off,stout effort mid

RUN MASON RUN - held up early final turn.

Gate speed to hold ld,dictated,cght

8th otr,4-bk,wd 400,bttld away gap

6th inr,5-bk,3-bk 1100,fght inr gap

GOTTA GO MIKI - slow to score up before being placed in restricted room when the outside runner lay in and was back from position at dispatch. Starter D Blakemore advised Stewards that he had called to Driver L Hollis late in the score up with Mr Hollis indicating that he was receiving sufficient room to be in position. After considering the matter Stewards took no further action other than to note the circumstances.

Trld out,brk 1400,out of contention

GOTTA GO MIKI - broke entering the first turn and galloped for a considerable distance losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Chkd,6th,wd 800,prkd,brk 300m out

GOTTA GO MIKI - hampered by a breaking runner entering the first bend. Broke passing the 300m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

Wd,eased,4-bk otr,wd 950,wdst,fair

GOTTA GO MIKI - raced wide early. Raced four wide from the 750m.

5th,3bk inr 1400,off,6th gap,belatd

GOTTA GO MIKI - lay out racing down the back straight the final time.

4w,up prkd 1400,fght on stoutly gap

GOTTA GO MIKI - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 1400m.

Eased,rear inr,3-bk,prkd bell,tough