Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

Lost ld duel,prkd thru'out,btn 400m

BENSON DUDE - paced roughly entering the first bend. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination after an incident in the stabling area and was found to have a laceration to the near fore heel which was treated by the on-course Veterinarian.

5th inr,4-bk,3-bk top,off,no pickup

3rd inr,trld,3-bk,4-bk 1150,no dash

BENSON DUDE - briefly placed in restricted room near the 1400m.

3-bk mrks to trn,unable to stick on

BENSON DUDE - weakened in the run home.

10th otr,6-bk 1500,failed to run on

8th inr,5-bk 1400,held up,off,sound

7th inr,4-bk 1700,flat top,no spark

4 & 5-bk mrks,4-bk top,off,bt slows

BENSON DUDE - Driver P Vercruysse was spoken to advisedly for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

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

BENSON DUDE - paced roughly approaching the first bend. Driver J Kriechbaumer was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

3rd,left prkd 1450,fght on solidly

Wd,into 1x1 1500,held up,no pick-up

RAKERO LIGHTNING - held up early in the run home.

Thru,4bk otr,wd rear tn,1-paced

Bk otr,3w train,ran on ok wide

RAKERO LIGHTNING - raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

Soon parkd,1x1 bell,folded up

RAKERO LIGHTNING - broke in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Mid otr,innr trn,no kick

RAKERO LIGHTNING - hung inwards and struck a track marker when weakening final bend. The over-check became detached during the running.

3-4pegs,off turn,only batld

DRAGON POWER - lay outwards rounding the final bend and when shifting ground near the 350m contacted the sulky wheel of RAKERO LIGHTNING. Driver H Douglas, who declined the assistance of a senior, was issued with a warning for the manner in which he drove at this stage of the race. When assessing this Stewards took into account there were no consequential effects. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the run home. Driver H Douglas advised he would be recommending gear changes.

Bk otr,3w cvr,postd 500,batld

RAKERO LIGHTNING - connections reported the mare would be racing in season. Had to be steadied near the 900m when there was a slight easing of the pace. Raced wide from the 850m.

Gt spd,led thrghout,comfy,2 big

RAKERO LIGHTNING - connections advised the mare would race without shoes. When questioned regarding the perceived improved performance trainer S Armour advised that gear changes, a better draw and training well in the lead up had resulted in today's forward showing, adding she was not surprised by the effort.

Last innr,last trn,batld rear

Bk otr,last,closer 600,ran on ok

Gun run mrks,under pressure 500m

GWENDOLINE MARY - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. Trainer J Abernethy advised the mare had been over-racing and he would be making gear changes prior to resuming.

Chkd,8th,rear 500,made grnd well wd

GWENDOLINE MARY - back from position at dispatch despite the efforts of Driver J Abernethy. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,strong on inr

Held ld,dictated,claimed top,wilted

GWENDOLINE MARY - weakened in the run home.

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk 175,tidy late inr

GWENDOLINE MARY - Driver P Young was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Nice trip otr,held up top,no pickup

Trld,3-bk 500,whacked away in gap

5th,1x1 1300,off,ran home nicely

Eased,rear inr,off,beat stragglers

GWENDOLINE MARY - lay out in the score up. Weakened in the run home.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1600,too gritty late

GENUINE IMITATION - raced wide early.

Eased,wd cvr rear top,ran on nicely

1x1,4-bk 1200,unable to quicken up

5th,1x1 1600,sound effort thru mid

4th inr,3-bk 1700,off 300,sound gap

CATHY FREEMAN - paced roughly late in the score up and was back from position at the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Trld,3-bk 1750,unable to quicken up

7th otr,3-bk,impr inr 450,bttld on

Rough,rear otr,never a serious hope

CATHY FREEMAN - paced roughly shortly after the start. Weakened in the run home.

3-bk mrks to trn,unable to quicken

CATHY FREEMAN - lay in and contacted track markers rounding the final turn. Weakened in the run home.

Trld out,soon 4-bk,flat top,no dash

CATHY FREEMAN - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Lobbed trail,beaten 500m,drppd away

CATHY FREEMAN - weakened final bend. When questioned Driver B Orange could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

5th otr,1x1,wd 400,pounced,powerful

Prkd,4-bk inr 1800,off,held up,late

BELL FIRE - held up final bend and early stages of the run home.

Eased,wd cvr rear 550,closed boldly

BELL FIRE - pulled hard score up and in the early stages when being restrained.

Eased,wd rear 900,rear otr,no dash

Eased,rear inr,4-bk,held up,bt slws

BELL FIRE - held up early in the run home. Driver H Orange was shown the replay and spoken to advisedly regarding his apparent lack of vigour over the final stages and reminded of his obligations to ensure he leaves no room for query in the future.

Eased,rear otr,wd 400,bttld on gap

Wd,3-bk otr 1600,whacked away gap

Trld,3-bk 1700,held up,fght on mrks

Prkd,cvr 1500,off tn,fght on nicely

BELL FIRE - paced roughly for a stride passing the 100m after having been shifted wider by DIXIELAND DELIGHT. Driver H Orange was spoken to advisedly in relation to the manner in which he drove in this incident.

Wd,3bk otr,4bk,wd rear 400,4w,strng

Beaut trip otr,off tn,closed boldly

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,off,angled,bold

4th inr,3-bk,prkd 1000,fght in gap

3-bk mrks,off 400,chkd,stout fin wd

ALWAYS B SWEET - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,4-bk otr,wd 650,ld 100,too gd

ALWAYS B SWEET - out of position at the start. Driver B Wilkins was spoken to advisedly to ensure her horse is on the gate at the point of dispatch.

Crwded,lobbed 1x1,held up,no dash

ALWAYS B SWEET - crowded at the start by an outside runner. Hampered by an inside runner when being shifted outwards near the 200m.

1x1,left prkd 1800,unable to stick

ALWAYS B SWEET - over-raced middle stages.

Chkd,wd,5th inr,1x1,wd 500,2nd,fght

WHO'S YOUR DRAGON - checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m losing ground.

Eased,5-bk inr 1600,off,bttld clsr

Prkd,3-bk inr 1700,failed to run on

CAPTAIN ZENZI - broke briefly in the score up. Placed in restricted room by an outside runner entering the first turn. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1400m and broke after contacting the sulky of WHO'S YOUR DRAGON but soon settled.

Prkd,ld,trld 1700,3-bk,no pick-up

WHO'S YOUR DRAGON - underwent a post-race endoscopic examination at the request of connections which revealed no abnormalities.

4th inr,5-bk 1550,held up,not in it

WHO'S YOUR DRAGON - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Keen,3bk otr,flat tn,faded out

WHO'S YOUR DRAGON - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Weakened final bend.

5th otr,1x1 1600,off top,bttld away

Lost ld dig,trld 1700,flat 400,wknd

Wd,up prkd,served it up,wilted out

FEAR THE DIVA - raced wide early before pacing roughly over the crossing. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

Speared to ld,dictated,too polished

6th otr,4-bk bell,wdst top,bttld on

6th otr,wd 1450,prkd,cvr,rough,wknd

FEAR THE DIVA - paced roughly near the 1450m when improving wide. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Driver A Poutama stated that the filly had raced lethargically and may still be feeling the effects of having only recently arrived at trainer S Doody's stables. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Speared to ld,dictated,kickd,cut bk

Sped to ld,set terms,hdd 150m out

6th otr,1x1 1500,off top,bttld well

4th inr,shffld,off,wd top,stout fin

FEAR THE DIVA - lay inwards early in the run home. Hampered by an inside runner near the 200m. Driver J Cox advised the filly had hung on a number of occasions during the running.