Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Trld,3-bk 1900,off,held up,late mid

PLAY THE ACE - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1050,outfinished

Ld,attckd,trld,prkd 1150,keen,faded

PLAY THE ACE - over-raced on occasions during the running. Weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the mare's performance, and specifically why he shifted out from the trailing position near the 1000m, driver T Mitchell advised the mare had been over-racing in what was its first start for six months causing him some difficulty and for this reason he shifted out as he believed had he not done so the horse might have choked down. Stewards noted Mr Mitchell's comments. Mr Mitchell also indicated that he will be recommending gear changes prior to racing next. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

5th inr,4-bk,off,wd rear,posted,fdd

PLAY THE ACE - raced wide without cover from the 1200m and was then obliged to remain wide when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by JAHI. Weakened in the run home.

7th inr,5-bk,off,wdst rear,bt slows

PLAY THE ACE - cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,wd cvr,lacked zip

PLAY THE ACE - pulled hard score up.

3-bk otr,wd cvr 7th top,no pick-up

Brk run-up,rear gap,made ground mid

PLAY THE ACE - broke late in the score up losing considerable ground. A final warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Eased,12th otr,6-bk,wd cvr,bt slows

Brk start,rear inr,beat stragglers

PLAY THE ACE - broke as the start was effected losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Speared to ld,set terms,untroubled

Made ld,dictated terms,gathered in

SWEET DIOR - hung outwards near the 200m briefly placing an outside runner in restricted room.

3rd inr,off ld 1800,dictated,cut bk

Ld out,trld 1850,thru,bttld solidly

SWEET DIOR - lay inwards striking track markers near the 1250m. Lay inwards on several occasions throughout the running.

4th inr,3-bk,under pressure 500 out

SWEET DIOR - weakened rounding the final turn.

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

Trld,3-bk 1800,angled wd top,stout

Made ld,dictated,hdd 150,bttld well

9th otr,4bk inr 800,off,blkd,useful

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

6th inr,4-bk bell,held up,solid mid

1x1,3-bk bell,wd 400,wdr top,strong

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,bttld away

7th inr,3-bk bell,off,blkd,had more

AUCTIONEER - held up final turn and throughout the run home when unable to secure clear racing room.

Brk badly in score-up,never a hope

AUCTIONEER - broke in the score up losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1300,outfinished

Eased,rear inr,off,wd,prkd,powerful

ABITIBI - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Paced roughly in the early stages having to be steadied.

Brk dispatch,tacked on,chkd in rear

ABITIBI - broke in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. Stood down to trial from a mobile to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Broke passing the 700m losing its chance.

6th inr,1x1 1300,brk 400m out,done

ABITIBI - back from position at dispatch. Driver J Stormont was issued with a warning. Broke near the 400m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

Eased,rear otr,on retreat 500m out

MIKI'S MOMENT - pulled hard in the score up. Lay in rounding the turns. Weakened near the 500m.

Prkd,atckd ldr,green,ld 1050,btn tn

ADJOURNMENT - lay out over the early and middle stages. Paced roughly after contacting a track marker near the 1300m when in restricted room to the inside of MIKI'S MOMENT which lay in. Forced down in the passing lane briefly passing the 1100m after becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of MIKI'S MOMENT which was attempting to cross to the lead. Stewards held an investigation into this incident and after hearing evidence from Driver P Ferguson (MIKI'S MOMENT), Junior Driver K Denifostova (ADJOURNMENT), assisted by J Abernethy, and viewing the replays Stewards issued Mr Ferguson with a warning for the manner in which he shifted ground at this stage. Ms Denifostova was spoken to advisedly for using her whip when out of contention in the run home.

Quickly to ld,set terms,held nicely

Prkd,into ld 1600,gathered in 150m

Gate speed to hold ld,run dwn 100m

MIKI'S MOMENT - shifted out early in the run home briefly hampering an outside runner but was corrected by Driver P Ferguson.

Left prkd the trip,bttld on solidly

Eased,wd rear 350,couldn't run on

MIKI'S MOMENT - back from position at dispatch.

Ld,3-bk,off,into ld 1100,run down

PUSHTHESKYAWAY - raced erratically when laying out near the 1300m hampering trailing runners. Continued to race erratically at various stages proving difficult for Driver R Close. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Shifted out near the 150m and then paced roughly before shifting out again passing the 100m. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Driver P Ferguson (MIKI'S MOMENT - 5th placing) confirmed that his chances had not been affected.

Trld,3-bk 1750,prkd 1250,wknd out

STACEY MARIE - weakened in the run home.

Into trail early,3-bk 1550,btn 700m

STACEY MARIE - commenced to weaken near the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Ld,trld,brk,rear inr,never a factor

STACEY MARIE - broke approaching the 1400m hampering trailing runners and lost ground before settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners. Had to be steadied near the 1050m when FOREVER ME, which had commenced to improve out to the running line, shifted back down to the markers.

6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 700,up 3rd,fght

Found trail,off 700,trld,3-bk,sound

STACEY MARIE - lost ground approaching the 400m after contacting track markers when racing to the inside of MR KAPLAN.

Brk early,rear inr,off,held up,tidy

STACEY MARIE - broke shortly after the start hampering an outside runner before settling. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

9th otr,5-bk,off,held up,useful mid

JACCKA OPA - had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,blkd rear,late wd

JACCKA OPA - held up for clear racing room until late in the run home.

4th inr,1x1 bell,wd top,no late zip

Lobbed trail,thgru,stout effort inr

4th inr,3bk,off,rough,late mid,blkd

JACCKA OPA - paced roughly inside the final 50m causing the driver some difficulty and broke briefly just short of the finish line placing ALWAYSBESECRET in restricted room. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had viewed the replays with junior driver K Coppins (assisted by R Lawson) and were satisfied the gelding was in its correct gait when reaching the finishing line.

5th inr,4-bk,chkd,rear,sound in gap

JACCKA OPA - paced roughly after contacting the sulky of BENSON DUDE near the 600m losing ground. Driver B Hadley admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

6th,5-bk inr,prkd bell,outfinished

JACCKA OPA - placed in restricted room first turn. Over-raced middle stages.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 900,wd 450,no zip

5th inr,3bk,off,held up,fght in mid

JACCKA OPA - held up late in the run home.

4th inr,3-bk,off,never clr,had more

JACCKA OPA - held up late in the run home.