Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

9th otr,5-bk 1200,wd 600,wdr,stout

RUSHKINOFF - lay inwards throughout the run home.

Eased,5-6bk otr,last tn,no kick inr

RUSHKINOFF - raced wide early.

3rd inr,3-bk,got split 200,did best

RUSHKINOFF - raced inside the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not gained any advantage when racing inside the final track marker. Driver C Dalgety was issued a warning.

Nursd,5th,1x1-3bk otr,off tn,fair

5bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,askd,faded

RUSHKINOFF - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards for a distance passing the 1000m.

Soon 3bk inr,off tn,chased well mid

Trld the trip,thru,led,held best

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,fght,cght

RUSHKINOFF - raced wide without cover from the 1200m.

1x1,3-bk bell,ran on soundly in mid

CAPTAIN KOBE - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1700m when this runner raced wider on the track after shifting out off the back of TASI AHNAU. It was established that TASI AHNAU had shifted up the track when being steadied near the 1750m prior to CAPTAIN KOBE reaching its sulky wheel. These two runners then locked wheels briefly approaching the 1500m.

Ld out,trld 1800,flat 450,drppd out

TASI AHNAU - weakened approaching the 400m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Soft trip mrks,flat 700,dropped out

TASI AHNAU - weakened rounding the final turn.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr top,bttld

5bk inr,under urgings 800,gone

TASI AHNAU - weakened from the 900m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Let prkd,cvr 1050,unable to fire up

9th pegs,5-bk bell,never sparked up

Nice trip otr,flat 400,dropped away

Trld,3-bk 1300,held up,off,late mid

WALTZING WITH MIKI - lay in contacting a track marker near the 1250m.

5th otr,prkd 1450,ld 700m,reeled in

WALTZING WITH MIKI - over-raced middle stages.

7th otr,4bk 1100,held up,useful mid

Wd,1x1,3-bk 1750,wd cvr 450,stout

Eased,5-bk inr,off,fght nicely gap

Nice trip otr,peeled top,bttld well

5th inr,5-bk,off,keen,no pick-up wd

WALTZING WITH MIKI - over-raced early and middle stages.

4th,4bk inr,prkd 1550,ld 400,swampd

Eased,7th otr,3-bk,4w top,no pickup

WALTZING WITH MIKI - placed in restricted room near the 100m when runners on either side shifted ground.

6th otr,3-bk bell,off,up in shadows

WALTZING WITH MIKI - when questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer/Driver B Butcher stated the gelding had been racing without much luck in recent starts and had enjoyed a good run in tonight's event.

6th pegs,4-bk bell,flat 450m,no zip

Tardy,3-bk inr,carted,rear,bt slows

SHAKE A LEG - broke in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

6th inr,shffld,off,couldnt come on

4bk otr,held up wd tn,crept closer

SHAKE A LEG - trainer S Reid was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified removable deafeners.

7th otr,4-bk,wd 600,fght on solidly

Up,ld,trld 1200,held up,off,fair

SHAKE A LEG - over-raced when being restrained near the 1200m and continued to over-race for a distance. Held up final bend.

8th otr,wd cvr,posted 550,outkicked

SHAKE A LEG - raced wide from the 800m.

6bk otr,up,prkd 650,ld 400,comfy

SHAKE A LEG - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Orange. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

Trld,shffld,off,3-bk otr,off,stout

SUNSET STRIP - slow to leave the pre-race formation but was in position at the start. Lay outwards near the 150m hampering an outside runner. Again lay outwards near the 50m and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of BEETASTIC having to be restrained. Crowded late in the run home by an inside runner.

1x1,3-bk 1300,held up,plggd away wd

Eased,7th otr,4bk,off,tidy fin wdst

Esaed,rear inr,failed to get closer

BEETASTIC - weakened in the run home.

5th inr,4-bk 2400,3-bk top,no punch

8th otr,brk 1200,out of contention

BEETASTIC - Co-Trainers P & V Blanchard were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the filly with blinds that were not notified. Broke near the 1200m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

1x1,wd,prkd,trld 400,off,bold(prom)

WORDS - over-raced middle stages when leading. Shifted outwards rounding the final turn and then again passing the 100m hampering outside runners. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 869A(2) against 1st placing being awarded to WORDS (Junior Driver E Johnson assisted by J Abernethy) on the grounds of alleged interference to the outside runners 2nd placed MUCHACHO (Junior Driver H Orange assisted by Trainer Z Meredith), 3rd placed BARBAROSSA (Junior Driver B Wilkins assisted by B Butcher) and 4th placed MELODY BANNER (Junior Driver J Dunn assisted by B Hackett). After viewing the replays and hearing the relative evidence Stewards did not proceed with the protest in relation to the interference to the 3rd and 4th placed runners after it was established that they would not have beaten the winner. The Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest in relation to interference to the 2nd placed MUCHACHO and relegated WORDS to 2nd placing behind that runner. Stewards took no action against Driver E Johnson as they were satisfied that she had fulfilled her obligations in relation to the corrective action she took throughout the run home. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Bk otr,angld 400,ran on solidly

Bk otr,3w solo 800,dug in gamely

MUCHACHO - paced roughly shortly after the start. Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m. Lay out over the concluding stages.

5th,led 1800,trail,awkward,tidy fin

MUCHACHO - over-raced and lay outwards near the 1100m and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of DECEPTIVE LEE when being steadied. Lay outwards rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the run home and was unable to utilise a run to the inside having to be steadied and shifted outwards. Stewards will speak with connections in the coming days regarding the performance of the gelding.

Bk otr,3w,led bell,flat turn,did ok

MUCHACHO - raced fiercely in the early stages causing driver B Williamson some difficulty and made contact with the sulky wheel of FIRST LIGHT near the 1900m with the tyre puncturing as a result. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Soon parkd,green turn,faded away

MUCHACHO - hung outwards when weakening final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Williamson advised the gelding had been striking a knee and was racing up in grade. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Mid otr,3w solo 800,4w 600,huge

MUCHACHO - raced wide from the 900m. Hung inwards and paced roughly near the 600m.

Soon 1x1,out 450,solid chase

6th,1x1,3w,brk,1x1 900,strong

FOXING EASTON - locked wheels with MUCHACHO near the 1300m.

4th,1x1,3-bk 1050,failed to run on

Sped to ld,dictated,wouldn't relent

MIDFREW LUCRE - Driver J Kriechbaumer was issued a warning for allowing his gelding to shift outwards rounding the final turn when activating gear which forced TUGAWAR wider on the track. Authorization of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that there were insufficient grounds for a protest with connections of TUGAWAR also electing not to protest when given the opportunity.

9th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr,useful wdr

MIDFREW LUCRE - over-raced middle stages.

4th,left prkd 1800,stuck on nicely

3rd,prkd,cvr 1750,wd 400,bttld well

8th otr,3-bk 1600,wd 600,no pick-up

Left prkd,3rd inr top,whacked away

Eased,wd cvr rear,beat stragglers

4 & 5-bk mrks,off 900,bttld on,blkd

MIDFREW LUCRE - held up late in the run home.

Eased,wd rear 600,wdst top,bold fin

6th otr,4-bk,wd 350,lacked a punch

Eased,rear otr,wd,prkd,ld,trld,fght

CYCLONE REBEL - held up final bend and throughout the run home. When questioned regarding his tactics during the middle stages Driver M White advised that after having worked hard to secure the lead near the 1400m he felt it was his best option to take a trail on the improving BARBAROSSA near the 1000m rather than risk receiving more pressure as he expected that runner to maintain the lead as it had performed well when driven aggressively prior. Mr White further stated that CYCLONE REBEL was racing with a notified gear change of the removal of blinds after having trialled earlier in the week but did not feel as sharp when warming up and during tonight's event in what was the gelding's first race in a month. After considering Mr White's explanation Stewards were satisfied his decision to surrender the lead was not unreasonable given the circumstances and took the matter no further.

4th,4-bk inr,1x1 1050,wd 400,no zip

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,strong bid

WORDS - over-raced middle stages when leading. Shifted outwards rounding the final turn and then again passing the 100m hampering outside runners. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 869A(2) against 1st placing being awarded to WORDS (Junior Driver E Johnson assisted by J Abernethy) on the grounds of alleged interference to the outside runners 2nd placed MUCHACHO (Junior Driver H Orange assisted by Trainer Z Meredith), 3rd placed BARBAROSSA (Junior Driver B Wilkins assisted by B Butcher) and 4th placed MELODY BANNER (Junior Driver J Dunn assisted by B Hackett). After viewing the replays and hearing the relative evidence Stewards did not proceed with the protest in relation to the interference to the 3rd and 4th placed runners after it was established that they would not have beaten the winner. The Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest in relation to interference to the 2nd placed MUCHACHO and relegated WORDS to 2nd placing behind that runner. Stewards took no action against Driver E Johnson as they were satisfied that she had fulfilled her obligations in relation to the corrective action she took throughout the run home. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Nice trip otr,wd 800,failed to fire

Wd,up prkd 2400,attckd ldr,game bid

4th inr,3-bk,4-bk 1050,off,bttld on

ADJOURNMENT - paced roughly approaching the 200m after having been shifted wider on the track by BARBAROSSA hampering outside runners. Weakened in the run home.

Trld,off,ld,trld 1550,thru,bttld on

BARBAROSSA - lay outwards through the middle stages.

1x1,keen,brk,wd 850,prkd 700,outfin

BARBAROSSA - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly near the 800m when over-racing and was then awkwardly placed to the sulky of KINGS WATCH before breaking losing ground.

3-bk otr,3 & 4w 400,2nd tn,too game

BARBAROSSA - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards late in the run home despite the efforts of driver B Butcher.

Left prkd,cvrf bell,off,closed hard

Gun run mrks,off,fght nicely in gap

7th otr,1x1,wd 750,prkd,outfinished

Trld,3-bk,carted,rear tn,useful mid

Eased,5-bk mrks,off450,no spark wd

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,plggd away mrks

CAULFIELD - a post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of Trainer D Butcher revealed early signs of a respiratory infection. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Ld out,trld bell,thru,outkicked inr

CAULFIELD - when questioned regarding the performance Driver D Butcher advised that he was disappointed with the effort in what was the gelding's first start back from a spell following on from a moderate trial leading into the event. Mr Butcher further advised that CAULFIELD probably won't resume for several weeks.

Won early ld duel,hdd 150m,bttld on

Wd,6th otr,1x1,wd 450,closed hard

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - broke near the 400m after contacting the sulky of FIFTH AND FINAL, which shifted out from the running line, losing its chance and was retired from the event. Stewards held an investigation into this incident. After hearing evidence from Junior Driver F Schumacher (ALWAYS B AN ANGEL) who declined the assistance of a senior driver, Junior Driver J Dunn (FIFTH AND FINAL) assisted by R Lawson and viewing the replays it was established that Mr Dunn had conducted his outward movement in a gradual and acceptable manner. However ALWAYS B AN ANGEL had thrown wide with its near hind outside its sulky confines contributing to the contact being made. Given the circumstances Stewards took the matter no further. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the left hind which was treated.

Gun run mrks,flat 400,couldn't lift

FIFTH AND FINAL - weakened late in the run home.

Ld,brk,trld,3-bk 1800,prkd 1050,fdd

FIFTH AND FINAL - broke briefly approaching the winning post the first time.

Wd,up prkd 1700,bttld on,outkicked

FIFTH AND FINAL - raced wide early.

Prkd,3-bk inr prkd 1700,cvr,wd,fair

5th,5-bk inr,held up rear,beat slws

FIFTH AND FINAL - held up throughout the run home.

4th,4-bk inr,3-bk,thru,whacked away

FIFTH AND FINAL - paced roughly near the 1250m.

Trld,3-bk 1450,off,couldn't quicken

FIFTH AND FINAL - over-raced middle stages.

6th otr,3-bk,wd 400,lay in,plggd wd

FIFTH AND FINAL - lay in locking wheels with an inside runner for several strides near the 300m.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1900,off,held up,tidy

Left prkd,cvr bell,off,squeezd,tidy

MESSENGER BUOY - lay in when attempting to shift wider near the 200m.

Soon ld,allowed terms,too powerful

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 300,slick late wd

Trld,3bk 1050,held up,off,stout fin

MESSENGER BUOY - hampered approaching the 1000m by an easing of the pace.

Won early ld duel,joined 700,cut bk

7th otr,3-bk bell,off,held up,sound

MESSENGER BUOY - held up until late in the run home.

Gun run mrks,off 300,pounced,too gd

Gate speed to dictate,kicked,cut bk

5th,3-bk inr 1800,held up,chkd,done

MESSENGER BUOY - held up final turn and locked wheels with an inside runner before being held up further until approaching the 100m.

5th otr,3-bk,3 & 4w 400,punishing

Eased,4-bk otr,wd cvr 850,prkd,game

Prkd,4-bk inr,prkd 1750,jostled,ezy

8th otr,4-bk bell,failed to quicken

UPSTAGE - weakened in the run home.

Wd,eased,rear inr,never threatened

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd,ld bell,reeled in

Eased,4-bk inr bell,off,wd cvr,bold

Drppd to trail early,thru,fght mrks

5th inr,1x1,3-bk 1100,wdst tn,sound

Eased,rear,3-bk inr,off,never clear

LOUEZYANA - held up throughout the run home.

Brk ,10th otr,4-bk 1100,wd top,fght

LOUEZYANA - broke at the start losing ground. Driver D Butcher reported that the offside hopple shortener cord became entangled in the loop after having activated correctly.

Brk,8th inr,4-bk,3-bk 1250,bold inr

LOUEZYANA - swung sideways prior to the barriers being released crowding an inside runner and broke briefly.

8th otr,5-bk,wd,prkd bell,tough bid

Cght wd,eased,rear inr,off,bt slows

LOUEZYANA - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear near the 1400m. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

Into 1x1,prkd 1300,tough bid,denied

5th inr,4-bk bell,off,sound in mid

LOUEZYANA - lay inwards contacting a track marker near the 1350m.