Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

4 & 5-bk mrks,off top,no final kick

BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages.

Rough,rear inr,off,made grnd wd out

BENJAMIN BUTTON - broke briefly in the score up and was back from position at dispatch.

5th inr,3-bk,sound fin mrks in gap

BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages. Driver J Abernethy admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 300m when contacting the sulky tyre of VINCENTS GIRL which punctured. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicator imposed a fine of $225.

4-bk mrks,off tn,held up,potent mid

BENJAMIN BUTTON - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Eased,6th inr,4-bk,off,bt slws wdst

10th otr,wd cvr rear,blkd,beat slws

BENJAMIN BUTTON - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

1x1,3-bk 1050,off,failed to fire up

Trld,3-bk 700,fght stoutly on mrks

BENJAMIN BUTTON - when questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer/Driver S Abernethy stated the gelding had been suited to receiving an economical run throughout.

3 & 4-bk mrks,3-bk 900,never ran on

BENJAMIN BUTTON - lay inwards during the score up. Continued to lay inwards at various stages. Weakened in the run home.

3 & 4-bk mrks,unable to spark up

BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened rounding the final turn with Driver D Grundmann not activating the deafeners due to being out of contention. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trld,off,ld 1350,no peace,bravest

Prkd-3bk otr 1550,3wd 550,done tn

AVENGER - weakened in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,trackd thru inr,almost

Bk otr,3w,parkd 1200,fght well

Trail,3-4pegs,hldup str,nice wn clr

AVENGER - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.

3-4bk otr,angld,imprvd out wd

Soon 4bk inr,held up tn,1-paced inr

4-3bk otr,up 3-4wd tn,steady wd

AVENGER - out of position at the start. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning.

Soon 1x1,3w,1x1,hld up 400,solid

AVENGER - held up final bend.

4-5bk otr,thru mid tn,held up wd

AVENGER - held up throughout the run home. Stewards questioned driver W House regarding his decision to shift inwards near the 600m. Mr House explained that at the time he shifted inwards ALMIGHTY CLEVER which he was trailing was under pressure and believed it was his best option to shift inwards in an attempt to save ground instead of being forced to race wider. After considering Mr House's explanation and viewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied his decision at the time was not unreasonable and took the matter no further.

9th otr,rear 800,beat stragglers wd

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr top,stout wdr

6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 500,no dash wdr

STEALERS WHEEL - had to be steadied near the 1500m when becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of VICTOR BRAVO. Driver M Hay was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Prkd,cvr 1700,off,plggd away in gap

IDOLOU - paced roughly for a stride near the 300m when awkwardly placed to the sulky of STEALERS WHEEL which was shifting out off the back of VICTOR BRAVO which also shifted ground outwards at this point. Driver L Hibell (IDOLOU) was shown the replay and spoken to advisedly in relation to the manner in which she drove in this incident. When questioned subsequent to the meeting Trainer N Chilcott could offer no explanation for the disappointing run but advised that the mare had recovered well and would fill its engagement on the second day.

Blew the dispatch badly,out of play

VICTOR BRAVO - broke late in the score up losing all chance and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

8th otr,5-bk,brk badly 750m,p/up

VICTOR BRAVO - out of position at the start. Driver L Hibell was issued a warning. Broke passing the 700m losing its chance.

Wd,pshd to ld 1500,dictated,staunch

VICTOR BRAVO - trainer S Dickson was issued a warning for failing to affix mudguards to his sulky. Raced wide early. Lay outwards throughout the run home.

Eased,rear or,4-bk,wd 500,no pickup

VICTOR BRAVO - over-raced middle stages.

Nice trip otr,peeled 300,chased gap

3-bk otr,wd cvr 500,ran home nicely

5th inr,3-bk,off,fght mid,never clr

NAROBI - held up throughout the run home.

Lost ld dig,prkd,cvr,shffld,no dash

NAROBI - weakened final turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormality.

Ld out,trld 1500,thru,closed boldly

5th inr,off,4w top,breezed on past

5th inr,5-bk,1x1 500,off,stout wdst

3rd inr,3-bk 1700,held up,tidy mrks

NAROBI - held up early final turn.

Sped to ld,attckd,hdd top,no answer

NAROBI - Trainer S Doody advised the filly was showing signs of being in season following the race.

9th inr,5-bk,off bell,wd,no pick-up

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd 300,bttld away

1x1,prkd 1800,cvr 1050,beaten 500m

NAROBI - lay out and paced roughly near the 300m after contacting the sulky wheel of an outside runner with its off hind. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Driver A Poutama could offer no explanation for the disappointing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Trainer S Doody advised that the filly will be turned out for a spell.

4th inr,3-bk 1700,off 500,ld,gritty

BUGALUGS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

3-bk mrks to trn,whacked away gap

4th inr,4-bk 1600,unable to fire up

BUGALUGS - weakened final turn.

Trld,3-bk 1700,held up,solid on inr

BUGALUGS - held up early in the run home.

Wd,eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr,bt two

BUGALUGS - raced wide early before being restrained towards the rear.

7th inr,5-bk 1700,chkd 250m,no dash

BUGALUGS - pulled hard middle stages. Checked by a breaking runner near the 250m losing ground.

Eased,rear inr,off,sound effort mid

BUGALUGS - pulled hard when being restrained early.

Left prkd the majority,outfinished

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 400,too gd

BUGALUGS - Driver L Hollis was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

6th otr,1x1 1800,off,ran on stoutly

BUGALUGS - over-raced for a distance middle stages.

Trld,3-bk 1650,got split,too strong

4 & 5-bk mrks,off,blkd,bold late wd

Prkd,cvr 800,held up,plggd thru mid

THE ELITE ATHLETE - paced roughly near the 450m. Had difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.

7th otr,3-bk,drawn wd top,stout fin

7th otr,1x1 1200,off,fght on nicely

4th inr,3-bk 1600,no gaps,had more

THE ELITE ATHLETE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,strong claim

Soft trip mrks,chkd 400,thru,strong

THE ELITE ATHLETE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Ld,atckd,3-bk,brk 600,off,sound gap

THE ELITE ATHLETE - paced roughly and broke briefly near the 600m losing ground.

Soft trip mrks,thru 150,chased hard

3wd,prkd 1300,1x1,faded str

MEGYN KELLY - raced wide early. Paced roughly near the 600m.

8th otr,wd 700,wd cvr,bttld on wdr

MEGYN KELLY - had to be steadied approaching the 150m when inside and outside horses shifted ground.

7th otr,wd,prkd,ld 1050,eyed,gritty

MEGYN KELLY - out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. Paced roughly at various stages and in particular near the 350m. Driver H Orange advised that the mare had been contacting her sulky wheel discs.

Eased,wd rear 1200,prkd,ld,powerful

TRES BONNE FILLE - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to take cover and shifted out rounding the first bend. Paced roughly near the 1500m then continued to over-race during the middle stages. Briefly contacted the stays of MEGYN KELLY passing the 150m.

Soon brk,last,anlgd tn,ran on late

MEGYN KELLY - broke at the start losing ground. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

4-6bk inr,well bk tn,never emerged

MEGYN KELLY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver W House. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

6bk otr,3wd cvr 700,imprvd mid

MEGYN KELLY - raced wide early.

Eased,7-8bk otr,last inr tn,battld

MEGYN KELLY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Holmes. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend.

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.

Eased,rear inr,off,passed straggler

PLAY THE ACE - paced roughly in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Soft trip mrks,off,ran home stoutly

PLAY THE ACE - paced roughly in the score up and was back from position at dispatch.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,ld top,too game

Across to trail,held up,off,fght on

Brk,4-bk inr,3-bk 300,blkd,belated

PLAY THE ACE - trainer R Dickson was issued a warning for failing to affix mudguards to his sulky. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up early in the run home. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Ld out,trld 1550,held up,outfin inr

PLAY THE ACE - held up by a weakening runner leaving the final turn and early in the run home.

3pegs,into 1x1 900,out trn,batld

Bk otr,inr 700,weavd str,batld away