Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

3-4pegs,off turn,steady chase

Mid-bk otr,3w,parkd,solid bid

3 & 4-bk otr,wd 1050,ld 700,run dwn

7th otr,4-bk bell,unable to quicken

ASK ME LAZARUS - weakened leaving the final bend.

6th pegs,3-bk,off top,ran on nicely

Trld,3-bk 2000,4-bk,blkd,off,no gap

ASK ME LAZARUS - held up middle stages of the run home.

Mid otr,angld trn,batld wide

1x1,3-bk,wd 1300,prkd,too many guns

ASK ME LAZARUS - when questioned regarding the improved performance stable representative W House stated that the mare had over-raced on the first day after securing the parked position before weakening, however had relaxed when improving to race outside the leader near the 800m in today's event.

Wd,up prkd 1750,cvr 425m,drppd out

ASK ME LAZARUS - raced wide early. Weakened from near the 500m.

Trppd wd,up prkd 1300,flat 400m out

ASK ME LAZARUS - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend before being briefly crowded by an inside runner near the 250m.

Soft trip mrks,thru to chall,outfin

RUN MASON RUN - obtained an inside run near the 400m.

5th inr,4-bk,off,wd cvr tn,tidy fin

RUN MASON RUN - lay in and contacted track markers entering the first turn. Checked passing the 1400m when there was an easing of the pace.

4th,left prkd 1500,bttld on solidly

JETASI - unable to hold the back of RUN MASON RUN near the 1350m enabling THE BIG BANG to shift down into a one out and one back position. Raced four wide without cover from the 750m. Stumbled and paced roughly approaching the 200m after contacting the sulky wheel of SHEZABETTORGIRL when both runners shifted ground. After viewing replays Stewards could not apportion blame to either horse or Driver and took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.

Sped to ld,dictated terms,too sharp

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,ran on boldly

Held ld,given no peace,swamped 100m

Quickly to ld,set terms,gobbled up

8th otr,4-bk 900,unable to quicken

6th otr,1x1 650,off,bttld away gap

Ld out,trld 1450,thru,bttld solidly

Eased,rear inr,chkd,4-bk inr,no zip

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - back from position at the start despite the efforts of Driver S Abernethy. A final warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Hampered near the 1400m by a breaking runner.

Brk early,tacked on,brk 9th 950 out

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - broke shortly after the start losing ground before settling at the rear. Broke near the 1000m losing all chance. A warning was placed on both the mare's barrier and racing manners.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd top,bt slws

7th otr,3-bk,wd 500,brk,pulled up

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.

3 &4-bk mkrs,flat 500,dropped away

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - weakened final turn. A post-race endoscopy detected a degree of mucus that may have affected the horse's racing performance. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing again. Stewards will follow up with Trainer J Teaz in the coming days.

6th otr,4th inr tn,off,stout in mid

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,into ld 1400,dictated,powerful

Sped to ld,set terms,hdd 175m,fght

5th irn,prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd cvr,strong

CALL SECURITY - over-raced through the middle stages.

Wd,up prkd,brf cover,fght on gamely

4th,1x1,chkd,rear,bold inr,ld,stung

GOORAMBAT ART - locked wheels briefly near the 1000m with CALL SECURITY.

Wd,eased,7th,4bk inr 1600,off,plggd

CALL SECURITY - raced wide early after unsuccessfully contesting for a position in the running line and was restrained towards the rear.

Eased,rear,3-bk inr,off,bttld away

Pshd thru to ld,no peace,gunned dwn

3-bk otr,1x1,3-bk,chkd,trled,outfin

1x1,prkd 1950,cvr 1300,3-bk,wd,fair

Quickly to ld,set terms,unrelenting

Brk run-up,tailed off,never a hope

BENJAMIN BUTTON - broke in the score up losing considerable ground and trailed the field throughout. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

6th otr,1x1 1100,unable to quicken

Eased,rear,3-bk inr,plggd away mrks

BENJAMIN BUTTON - approval was given for this gelding to race in J Abernethy's colours.

10th otr,3 & 4w 600,failed to stick

BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened in the run home.

7th otr,3-bk 1750,1x1,no final dash

BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened leaving the final turn.

Soft trip mrks,under pressure 700m

BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,too slippery

BENJAMIN BUTTON - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver S Abernethy stated that the gelding had been suited by the tempo of the race and he had received a favourable run when trailing the leader before utilising the passing lane. Mr Abernethy comments of the performance were duly noted.

Wd,prkd,cvr,3-bk 1550,1x1,wd,no zip

Left prkd the majority,beaten 600m

Starter D Blakemore advised Stewards the speed of the mobile was unintentionally increased late in the score up resulting in BENJAMIN BUTTON and DIXIELAND DELIGHT being slightly out of position at the start.

Held ld,dictated terms,gobbled up

Eased,rear inr,off,imp inr,thru,ezy

MIKI MIRAGE - raced greenly in the score up and was back from position at the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

1x1,3-bk 1350,brk 400 losing chance

MIKI MIRAGE - broke near the 400m checking a trailing runner and lost its chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Chkd/brk early in trail,out of play

MIKI MIRAGE - co-trainers P & V Blanchard were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the mare to race without the notified blinds. Checked and broke entering the first bend losing all chance.

9th otr,4-bk,brk 400,out of action

MIKI MIRAGE - broke near the 400m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

6th,4-bk inr 1600,held up,sound inr

MIKI MIRAGE - over-raced early when being restrained towards the rear. Had to be steadied off the back of ALWAYS B MAGIC approaching the 1600m. Paced roughly entering the back straight the final time.

Wd,1x1 1400,wd top,ran on stoutly

SPIRITED LOU - held up rounding the final turn before laying out, despite the efforts of Driver S Wigg, contacting the sulky wheel of JAHI and broke losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Pshd thru to hold ld,hdd top,folded

JAHI - lay out throughout the running and in particular when weakening in the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

Won early ld duel,hdd top,bttld on

JAHI - broke briefly in the score up but was in position at the candy pole.

7th otr,4-bk 1300,unable to fire up

Gate speed to hold ld,hdd 500m,fght

DREAM ON LOU - lay in late in the score up contacting the sulky wheel of JAHI and broke losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Hampered by THE BIG BANG who was being restrained at the 550m and lost ground.

6th pegs,5-bk 1400,held up,off,tidy

Prkd,ld 1500,tckld 650,hdd,stuck on

Sped to ld,set terms,hdd tn,kept on

Nice trip otr,peeled top,tried hard

3bk otr the trip,3-4wd tn,steady

5L off start,3bk inr,tiring by 500

SWEET WILLOW - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner.

Broke score up,detached

SWEET WILLOW - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Mid-bk otr,steady work home

SWEET WILLOW - raced wider on the track near the 1200m when FRANCO TIM shifted out from the running line. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule however after viewing replays it was established that driver G Thornley (FRANCO TIM) had commenced her outwards movement prior to SWEET WILLOW reaching her sulky wheel, accordingly no further action was required.

Sped to ld,trld 1050,thru,fght best

Blew the score-up,took no real part

SWEET WILLOW - broke early in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Nice trip otr,wd cvr 600,wdr,no zip

SWEET WILLOW - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Over-raced middle stages.

Up,prkd-3bk otr 1100,off,steady

9th,4bk otr,wdr tn,crept closer

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,smartest