Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Wd,up prkd thru'out,chall,thwarted

CHANGE TACT - raced wide early.

3rd inr,4-bk,of,wd 500,best of rest

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,off,whacked away

prkd,cvr,4-bk 1000,brk 6th 175m out

CHANGE TACT - broke when angled down the track to secure clear running near the 200m and, as a result lost its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

5th 5-bk inr,off,wdst top,punishing

CHANGE TACT - Trainer M White was issued with a warning after the mare was presented without the notified blinds. Shifted in on two occasions over the final stages of the run home when appearing to shy at patrons on the outside fence, having to be corrected.

7th otr,3-bk,wd 400,closed strongly

CHANGE TACT - placed in restricted room late in the run home when horses either side shifted ground. Stewards questioned drivers M White (CHANGE TACT) and K Coppins (ROUGH AND READY) in relation to an incident passing the 400m when ROUGH AND READY contacted and punctured the sulky tyre of CHANGE TACT. It was established that ROUGH AND READY had commenced to improve to the inside of CHANGE TACT simultaneously to BLUE CHIP LOU shifting outwards which resulted in the contact occurring. Given the circumstances Stewards deemed that neither driver was solely at fault and took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.

6th otr,prkd,cvr,prkd 1050,bttld on

Gun run mrks,thru,too many barrels

Wd,up prkd 1700,flat top,plggd away

CHANGE TACT - raced wide early.

Eased,4-bk inr,keen,off,bt slws gap

PROVISEUR - over-raced early and middle stages.

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk,held up,off,solid

PROVISEUR - pulled hard score up. Continued to over-race early and middle stages. Held up final turn.

Eased,4-bk inr,keen,never a factor

PROVISEUR - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Brk,4th inr,4-bk bell,3-bk,bold inr

PROVISEUR - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

Eased,wd cvr rear 800,no final kick

PROVISEUR - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened passing the 400m.

Sped to ld,set terms,lasted grimly

9th inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,angled,potent

PROVISEUR - over-raced when being restrained early. Continued to over-race middle stages. Hung inwards near the 1300m striking track markers which were dislodged.

3-bk mrks,over-raced,held up,stout

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.

Trld,3-bk 1400,outfinished on mrks

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,held up rear top,whacked away

PROVISEUR - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.

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.

Speared to ld,set terms,gunned down

Chkd,wd,prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,wd,fght

HEAVEN HIGH - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.

Speared to ld,set terms,kicked,held

Sped to ld,dictated,kicked clr,easy

HEAVEN HIGH - shifted out rounding the final bend when driver M Ranger activated the removable deafeners having to be straightened.

6th inr,off,1x1 1500,wd tn,bold fin

Eased,9th.wd cvr 1150,postd 900,fdd

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - raced wide from the 1150m.

Ld,trld 1900,thru lane,whacked away

4th inr,3-bk 1800,fght solidly mrks

Gun run mrks,thru,tried,flat tyre

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - paced roughly passing the 1450m and lay inwards striking a track marker. Driver P Ferguson reported that the left side sulky tyre deflated during the running.

Ld,trld bell,prkd 600,tenacious bid

4th inr,3-bk,prkd 1200,fght on well

Gate speed to ld,trld 900,thru,bold

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - over-raced middle stages after surrendering the lead.

5th,left prkd 1800,whacked away gap

5th inr,off,ld 1400,slipped cutter

BARBAROSSA - raced clear in the lead from the 900m.

4th inr,prkd,ld 1200,clr 700,too gd

BARBAROSSA - had to be steadied near the 1800m when SWEET VINTAGE shifted down onto the marker line.

Wd,lost ld dig,3bk inr,1x1,fght mid

Wd,prkd,cvr 1700,wd 600,prkd,gritty

Cut breeze thru'out,stuck on gamely

Cut breeze thru'out,keen,outfinishd

Eased,6-bk inr,off,blkd,late dab wd

BARBAROSSA - had to shift ground outwards to obtain clear running in the home straight.

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.

Slw,4th inr,4-bk,3-bk,solid on mrks

Trld,held up 550,off,ran on wd out

KINGS WATCH - held up briefly near the 400m.

Left prkd,cvr 1400,off top,bold fin

1x1,3-bk,1x1 1350,wd 350,stout fin

Ld out,allowed terms,held on nicely

KINGS WATCH - Driver T Mitchell was questioned in relation to having an attendant with this runner inside the final minute and his explanation was accepted on this occasion. Not withstanding this Mr Mitchell was reminded of his obligations given similar circumstances in the future.

9th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 800,trld,chased

Lost ld dig,prkd,cvr 700,off,ran on

KINGS WATCH - fractious in the preliminary requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Fired to ld,trld 1800,thru,bold inr

Chkd,3-bk otr,4-bk,3 & 4w,no pickup

KINGS WATCH - hampered by a breaking runner approaching the first turn.

Eased,wd rear 1600,left posted,wknd

KINGS WATCH - raced wide without cover from near the 1600m when unable to obtain the parked position which was being held by TYSON. Weakened from the 500m.

6th inr,off,wd 1250,prkd,bttld well

5th,4-bk inr,prkd 1700,stuck gamely

Brk,prkd,brk,wd,prkd 1450,rough,fdd

BETA PREPARE - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again briefly near the 1550m and shifted out before being corrected by Driver S Abernethy. Paced roughly passing the 150m.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,bttld solidly

BETA PREPARE - paced roughly near the winning post on the first occasion and then again entering the first turn. Paced roughly on a further occasion passing the 150m.

Brk,7th inr,off,wd rear,posted,wknd

BETA PREPARE - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide from the 1300m.

Prkd,trld,3bk 1050,off,stout in mid

BETA PREPARE - paced roughly near the 300m then shifted in marginally when held up contacting and dislodging a track marker near the 250m.

Ld out,allowed terms,held on nicely

BETA PREPARE - paced roughly rounding the final turn.

Esed,rear inr,off,wdst top,late dig

Cut breeze thru'out,bttld on nicely

BETA PREPARE - paced roughly rounding the final bend causing driver S Abernethy some difficulty.

3rd inr,3-bk,off 950,wd 600,kept on

BETA PREPARE - briefly paced roughly passing the 1100m after a slight easing of the pace.

7th inr,5-bk bell,off,plggd clsr wd

Eased,7th inr,off,bt stragglers wd

Eased,rear thru'out,never a danger

HOORAY HENRY - weakened final bend.

5th inr,5-bk,off,wd rear top,useful

9th otr,wd cvr rear,wdr 650,no bite

HOORAY HENRY - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Raced wide with cover from the 1050m.

4th inr,4-bk,1x1 900,3-bk,wd,no zip

HOORAY HENRY - weakened in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver D Butcher stated that he was disappointed with the effort and he will be turning the gelding out for a spell.

Wd cvr 7th,up prkd bell,outfinished

HOORAY HENRY - raced wide early and middle stages before then over-racing when outside the leader.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wdst top,strong

Eased,rear inr,off,wdst tn,bold fin

Rear inr,off,wd 550,4w,closed well

Brk,rear inr,off,wdst top,bold late

ROUGH AND READY - broke briefly at the start.

Tacked on,rear inr,prkd 1100,outfin

1x1,left prkd,ld 1450,hdd 250,stuck

ROUGH AND READY - shifted out near the 350m before being corrected by Driver K Coppins.

Rear inr,prkd 1100,wd,1x1,wd,strong

Brk,8th otr,3-bk,wd,ld 1450,too big

ROUGH AND READY - broke at the start losing ground.

Eased,wd cvr rear 350,tidy thru mid

ROUGH AND READY - had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the middle stages of the home straight. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted Driver K Coppins stated that she elected not to improve around in the middle stages as she had on the first day due to GOTTA ELECT BILL having secured the parked position, which she felt would then not be available.

Eased,wd rear 1700,prkd 1100,gritty

Wd,prkd,into ld 1800,sprinted clear

ROUGH AND READY - raced wide early.

Eased,wd cvr rear 400,closed boldly

CHANGE TACT - placed in restricted room late in the run home when horses either side shifted ground. Stewards questioned drivers M White (CHANGE TACT) and K Coppins (ROUGH AND READY) in relation to an incident passing the 400m when ROUGH AND READY contacted and punctured the sulky tyre of CHANGE TACT. It was established that ROUGH AND READY had commenced to improve to the inside of CHANGE TACT simultaneously to BLUE CHIP LOU shifting outwards which resulted in the contact occurring. Given the circumstances Stewards deemed that neither driver was solely at fault and took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.