Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Ld,attckd,trld 1650,thru,ld,run dwn

DESERT DAWN - held up early final turn.

7th otr,3-bk 1500,wd cvr 400.fin on

Lost ld dig,4-bk inr 1600,off,plggd

Gate speed to dictate,kicked,too gd

DESERT DAWN - when questioned regarding the apparent improved performance Trainer/Driver A Poutama advised that the gelding had derived benefit from the notified gear change of the addition of blinds and been able to set its own terms in front throughout.

5th otr,1x1,prkd bell,outfinished

5th inr,3-bk,held up,fght along inr

Wd,eased,4-bk inr,5-bk,off,bt slows

Wd,eased,rear otr,wd cvr top.strong

Cght wd,eased,4-bk inr 1100,no dash

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.

Eased,keen,1x1 1300,off,breezed by

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer C Sharpe advised that tonight's event was a drop in grade and that the gelding had been suited to the moderate tempo compared to its previous start.

Soft trip mrks,flat 400m,drppd away

PROVISEUR - weakened final bend.

1x1,3-bk,wd 500,trld tn,fght on gap

PROVISEUR - pulled hard score up. Over-raced middle stages.

5th,4-bk inr,5-bk,off,rear,bttld on

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.

7th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd 400,fght on

6th otr,4w 400,ran home soundly

PROVISEUR - Driver E Johnson was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home.

Wd,prkd,3-bk 1500,1x1 500,no dash

PROVISEUR - weakened in the run home.

Nice trip otr,wd top,pounced,too gd

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.

5th inr,3-bk,keen,off,steady in mid

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear otr,off,held up,bold inr

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages. Driver C Sharpe was warned for using his whip free of the rein in the run home.

5th inr,4-bk,4th top,plggd away gap

Eased,rear,3-bk inr,prkd 1050,tough

ALWAYSBESECRET - back from position throughout the score up despite the efforts of Driver N Chilcott. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

7th,4-bk inr,off,wd cvr 400,kept on

ALWAYSBESECRET - Trainer N Chilcott was issued a warning for the late notification of herself as the driver and also as the driver of a stablemate in Race 4.

Nice sit otr,off top,closed stoutly

Prkd,into ld 1750,dictated,too game

Straight to ld,got terms,chopped bk

1x1,3-bk bell,wd 300,plggd away gap

6th,1x1 1450,off,closed stoutly wd

3-bk mrks,brk 425m,out of action

ST JOHN EIGHT - broke approaching the 400m checking trailing runners and lost all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Left prkd,cvr 1450,thru 3rd tn,fght

Cut breeze the majority,ld top,game

3 & 4-bk otr,wd rear 700,brk 5th tn

ST JOHN EIGHT - broke near the 200m checking a trailing runner and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

8th otr,wd 900,3rd tn,sustained bid

ST JOHN EIGHT - raced wide without cover from the 950m.

3-bk inr,prkd 1400,too many barrels

3rd,3-bk inr,up prkd 900,outfinishd

ST JOHN EIGHT - raced greenly and shifted out near the 150m having to be straightened by Driver A Poutama.

3-bk mrks to trn,thru 175,fght well

5th otr,3-bk,3 & 4w 400,breezed by

1x1,3-bk bell,wd cvr 400,bttld away

Wd,eased,rear inr,off,no final zip

HEAVEN HIGH - lay inwards at various stages and in particular rounding the final turn when contacting track markers losing ground. Driver M Ranger advised that the gelding had locked on the outside rein placing her at a considerable disadvantage. A warning was placed on this runner's racing manners.

Prkd,cvr bell,flat 500,brk,pulld up

HEAVEN HIGH - raced in restricted room near the 300m and then broke when to the inside of DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, which lay in despite the efforts of Driver T Mitchell. HEAVEN HIGH was then retired from the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with Trainer O Gillies in the coming days.

Gate speed to dictate,kicked,too gd

HEAVEN HIGH - shifted out early in the run home when Driver M Ranger activated the removable deafeners briefly hampering an outside runner but was immediately corrected.

Eased,wd 1100,wd cvr rear 700,bold

HEAVEN HIGH - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Driver J Darby was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. Mr Darby was also warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

Ld out,trld 1450,thru,outfin on inr

Ld out,trld 1150,thru,closed boldly

Wd,prkd,cvr 1500,wd 400,breezed by