Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

5th inr,3-bk,fght soundly along inr

4th,3-bk inr 1600,whacked away gap

6th pegs,4-bk 1400,chkd,never fired

BUGALUGS - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final turn.

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.

6th otr,3-bk,unable to quicken up

3rd,3-bk inr,1x1 1200,wd 400,steady

Sped to ld,trld 1750,thru,too sharp

EYES TO HEAVEN - approval was given for this mare to race without the near side number after it broke in the preliminary. Contacted track markers rounding the final turn. Driver N Chilcott was issued a warning.

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

Wd,3-bk inr 1800,off,held up,stout

EYES TO HEAVEN - lay inwards passing the 1400m. Held up final bend and in the early stages of the run home.

Urgd,ld,trld,3bk 1300,no threat inr

3rd,3bk inr,off tn,held up,sound

EYES TO HEAVEN - driver J Dunn was warned for half carting passing the 1400m.

3-4bk inr,5bk 900,4bk,steady mid

6th otr,3-bk inr 1400,fght well inr

3 & 4-bk otr,wd cvr 500,steady wdst

Lobbed trail,thru,chased best mrks

7th otr,3-bk 1400,wd cvr top,ran on

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.

Won early ld duel,kicked,reeled in

Prkd,into ld 1600,dictated,too game

4th,1x1,prkd,ld 1450,hdd top,wilted

ONYX SHARD - when questioned Driver Z Butcher could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of a respiratory infection. Connections advised the mare will be examined by the stable's veterinarian and bloods taken in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results.

Prkd,into ld 1850,gathered in late

Wd,left 4th,4-bk inr,prkd 1500,fght

7th otr,wd cvr 700,wdr,no pick-up

ONYX SHARD - paced roughly shortly after the start.

Eased,rear inr,off,imp mid,plggd wd

ONYX SHARD - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Brk early in trail,tailed off,done

ONYX SHARD - paced roughly entering the first turn then broke checking a trailing runner and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

4th inr,3-bk 1800,thru top,bold fin

4th inr,off,prkd 1500,outfinished

A false start was declared at the first attempt when VICTOR BRAVO broke late in the score up checking the second row runner. Driver S Dickson elected to remain in his allotted barrier position for the restart. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

5th,1x1 1600,wd 300,bttld away gap

1x1,left prkd 1400,brk 300m,no hope

VICTOR BRAVO - broke rounding the final turn hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

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.

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,off,steady wd

1x1-3bk,brk 2000,4bk otr,3wd cvr,ok

GOORAMBAT ART - broke near the 2050m losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

7-6bk otr,hookd wdst tn,pluggd wd

3wd,prkd-3bk otr,bt slows mid

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1400,off,tidy,brk

GOORAMBAT ART - broke near the 250m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

3bk otr,3rd 600,chkd,2nd tn,best

GOORAMBAT ART - hampered rounding the final bend.

3-6bk inr,off,held up badly,good

GOORAMBAT ART - held up until late in the run home. Driver T Chmiel advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Brk,6-4bk otr,loomd wd,strong wd

GOORAMBAT ART - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

4th,3bk inr,1x1,3bk 800,tired 450

GOORAMBAT ART - broke briefly shortly after the start.

Made ld,trld 1500,flat 400,wknd out

WHITEBAIT MARG - commenced to weaken rounding the final turn.

Eased,7th otr,held up rear,plggd on

WHITEBAIT MARG - held up early in the run home then again from the 50m.

Prkd,cvr 1600,unable to quicken up

WHITEBAIT MARG - weakened in the run home.

5th pegs,3-bk,off 700,held up,solid

WHITEBAIT MARG - held up early stages of the run home then lay inwards on several occasions throughout.

3rd,3-bk inr 1750,whacked away gap

Straight to ld,got terms,too strong

5th inr,3-bk,off,wd top,closed hard

WHITEBAIT MARG - Driver M Hay was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion on one occasion rounding the final turn and also spoken to advisedly in relation to the manner he used his whip in the run home.

Prkd,cvr,prkd,cvr 900,wd 750,steady

STEALERS WHEEL - paced roughly for several strides near the 700m when being steadied off the back of WHITEBAIT MARG which was being shifted wider on the track. Broke for several strides passing the 200m.

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

7bk otr,6-5bk inr,off,warmd up wdst

CAPTAIN KOBE - held up early in the run home.

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght well

3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,off,1-paced mid

CAPTAIN KOBE - checked by a breaking runner after 100m. Raced wide early. Driver G Sugars was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Sugars advised the gelding had raced lethargically and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3wd,prkd 1300,struggling by 350

CAPTAIN KOBE - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn was unable to provide any explanation and was very disappointed with the gelding's effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,workd closer

CAPTAIN KOBE - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 1200m.

Up,ld 1700,set terms,smashd them

CAPTAIN KOBE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer S Dolan advised the gelding had appreciated a drop in calibre of horses from recent racing and had trained on well since its last start.

Led,solid ld,tackld 400,swallowd up

3bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,tried hard

10th otr,held up top,never a hope

LEWEY MAGUIRE - weakened in the run home.

Ld,trld,3-bk 1750,brk 750m,bttld on

LEWEY MAGUIRE - lay in contacting track markers near the 1300m and again near the 900m. Broke near the 750m losing ground. Paced roughly near the 450m but soon settled. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. When questioned Driver J Dickie confirmed he had encountered difficulty in steering this runner and would be recommending a gear change.

3rd,3-bk inr,bttld soundly,no gaps

LEWEY MAGUIRE - over-raced middle stages. Held up from the 100m when disappointed for a run in the passing lane.

8th otr,5-bk 1000,7th tn,ran on gap

LEWEY MAGUIRE - briefly locked stays with KOURTNEY KARDASH shortly after the start.

Eased,rear,3-bk otr,wd 600,no extra

LEWEY MAGUIRE - over-raced middle stages.

Trld,brk 1450,3-bk inr,beaten 500m

LEWEY MAGUIRE - broke entering the first bend hampering outside and trailing runners but soon settled. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Ld out,trld 1850,thru,whacked away

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.

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.