Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,whacked away

BAILEYS PITCH - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett reported the gelding had shown little when asked for an effort in the run home and could offer no explanation.

Across to trail early,off top,stout

Prkd,5-bk inr 1700,off,wd cvr,sound

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,strong inr

3-bk otr,1x1 1800,off,pounced,stoic

8th inr,5-bk,rear top,made grnd mid

BAILEYS PITCH - over-raced middle stages. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running early and then late in the home straight.

Ld out,3-bk 1650,off,wd 300,steady

Ld out,trld 1600,failed to spark up

Wd,eased,rear otr,beat straggler wd

RORY MCILROY - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,sound mid

RORY MCILROY - had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.

6th otr,3-bk 1600,wd cvr top,fin on

3-bk mrks,off,held up,bold late wd

RORY MCILROY - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Gate spd,trld 1600,thru,did best

6th,1x1-3bk otr,off,steady imprv wd

A false start was declared when WRIGGLES RUFUS broke a crupper in the score up. There was a delay to the restart when WRIGGLES RUFUS required replacement gear to be fitted. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

Gate spd,ld,trld 2100,thru,good

5th,1x1 800,angld,sound in mid

Eased,6bk otr,well bk tn,steady

3-5bk otr,imprvd inr tn,chkd/brk

WRIGGLES RUFUS - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Struck the sulky wheel of OPO and raced inside several track markers near the 150m when racing in restricted room losing ground. Stewards questioned drivers B Orange (JAZZY STYX), T Chmiel (U R THE ONE), J Dunn (OPO) and W House (WRIGGLES RUFUS) regarding this incident before adjourning the matter for further consideration.

Eased,wd cvr rear 550,whacked away

STEALERS WHEEL - commenced to shift in near the 200m but was then corrected back up the track when IT'S NAE OR NEVER improved to its inside.

5th otr,3-bk,1x1 800,wd 600,outfin

5th inr,4-bk 1500,whacked away gap

STEALERS WHEEL - Driver S Abernethy reported that the deafeners had failed to activate despite his efforts.

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr top,fin on

6th otr,3-bk bell,chkd 250m,no dash

STEALERS WHEEL - lay out approaching the 1000m. Had to be steadied near the 900m. Hampered briefly near the 300m.

6th otr,1x1,wd 500,loomed,fght well

STEALERS WHEEL - lay in when challenging three wide rounding the final bend.

3-bk mrks,flat 350m,failed to lift

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,off,no final kick

Trld,3-bk bell,trld 500,bttld away

3-bk mrks,rear 300,failed to run on

7th gap,4-bk inr bell,never ran on

BET ON STEPH - weakened leaving the final turn.

4th,3-bk inr 2250,4-bk,no pick-up

BET ON STEPH - unable to maintain its position three back on the marker line near the 1000m which allowed WHISKEY ON THE ROCKS to shift down and fill that position. Weakened final turn. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormality.

Eased,rear inr,3-bk,no final kick

WHITEBAIT MARG - commenced to weaken from the 500m. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.

Eased,8th inr,rear bell,never in it

Eased,rear inr,5-bk 1300,off,no zip

WHITEBAIT MARG - commenced to weaken from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormality.

7th pegs,off,3-bk otr,no final kick

WHITEBAIT MARG - slow away.

5th otr,left prkd 1400,outkickd str

1x1,3-bk 1500,off,wd top,no pick-up

Trld, out,4-bk 1150,fght on,no gaps

CRISTIANO BUCCINI - held up final turn and throughout the run home.

Prkd,into ld 1100,collared shadows

Cut breeze thru'out,fght on bravely

IT'S NAE OR NEVER - raced wide without cover from the 1300m when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by CRISTIANO BUCCINI. Weakened final turn.

Gate speed to ld,dictated,reeled in

CRISTIANO BUCCINI - shifted out rounding the final turn but was corrected by Driver M Ranger. Lay out throughout the run home with Ms Ranger being unable to drive the gelding out fully or activate the deafeners.

Straight to ld,dictated,hdd 75,fght

3rd pegs,3-bk,flat tyre 450m,forget

CRISTIANO BUCCINI - Caretaker Trainer D Butcher was warned for failing to have the correct colours. Broke early in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Weakened final turn hampering a trailing runner. Driver D Butcher reported that he sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 450m.

Lost ld dig,prkd,3-bk inr 1600,wknd

DELIGHTFUL CHIC - unsuccessfully contested for the early lead. Weakened final turn.

Sped to ld,trld 1200,flat top,faded

DELIGHTFUL CHIC - lay inwards rounding the final turn and contacted several track markers when weakening. Continued to lay inwards throughout the run home.

Eased,rear inr,off,angled 75m,sound

Eased,rear otr,3-bk inr top,no gaps

DELIGHTFUL CHIC - held up throughout the run home.

4th,3-bk inr 1200,flat tyre,forgive

DELIGHTFUL CHIC - received a punctured tyre when contacted by a breaking runner near the 1400m with the tube coming away from the rim near the 1000m. Weakened final turn

Eased,3-bk mrks,held up,never in it

DELIGHTFUL CHIC - held up until late in the the run home.

Soon ld,joind 600,felt pinch 250

5-4bk otr,loomd wd tn,handy wd

Brk,detachd,6bk inr 900,off,battld

MORERE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk badly start,pulled up after

MORERE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6-7bk inr,3wd cvr rear,bt slowest

STYLE COUNCIL - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Cameron. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered near the 2300m by a breaking runner. Raced wide near the 1300m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule when MORERE shifted outwards however after hearing from driver K Cameron no further action was required.

Ld,trld,off to ld 1400,never tested

MORERE - Driver W House reported that the sliding blinds and one deafener had failed to activate.

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 450,stout

Eased,wd rear 300,chkd wdr,no more

THE ELITE ATHLETE - hampered briefly near the 300m.

4th inr,4-bk 1500,off,whacked away

9th pegs,6-bk,angled wdst tn,useful

Eased,12th otr,wd cvr 700,fair wdst

THE ELITE ATHLETE - paced roughly near the 400m.

3rd pegs,3-bk,prkd 1400,brk 350 out

THE ELITE ATHLETE - broke rounding the final turn hampering a trailing runner and lost its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.