Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

Eased,rear,3-bk inr,off,steady inr

Wd,made ld,trld 1300,outkicked inr

WHO'S YOUR DRAGON - raced wide in the early stages. Junior Driver K Coppins (assisted by Senior Driver A Poutama) defended a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations, alleging she used her whip with more than a wrist-flicking motion through the initial stages of the race. After considering the evidence presented by Stewards, along with submissions from Miss Coppins and Mr Poutama, and reviewing all available race films, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proven and imposed a fine of $300.

Wd,prkd 1600,cvr 1150,no final zip

WHO'S YOUR DRAGON - raced wide early. Unable to hold the back of CRIPPA MAX approaching the 1000m which enabled BELL FIRE to shift out into that position.

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

WHO'S YOUR DRAGON - raced wide without cover from the 900m.

Chkd,3rd inr,4-bk 1450,off,no bite

GENUINE IMITATION - contacted a track marker approaching the 1150m with trailing runners also contacting the marker. Held up early final turn. Driver M Hay admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly entering the first turn when shifting inwards when not sufficiently clear of WHO'S YOUR DRAGON which was checked and contacted several track markers as a result, losing ground. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

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.

3 & 4-bk mrks,whacked away in gap

Eased,rear,impr inr,trld top,strong

INDISPOSED - Driver M Hay was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

8th otr,5-bk 1350,passed stragglers

Wd,prkd 2100,cvr 600,no final kick

INDISPOSED - raced wide early.

4th inr,1x1 1700,held up,steady mid

INDISPOSED - held up early final turn.

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,too gritty

Wd,1x1,prkd 1500,jostled,stuck well

6th otr,1x1 1600,wd 350,tidy effort

INDISPOSED - over-raced early and middle stages.

Trld,3-bk 1600,held up,off,plggd on

INDISPOSED - held up rounding the final bend.

Eased,wdst rear top,ran on soundly

7th,4-bk pegs bell,beat stragglers

COSMIC STAR - weakened rounding the final turn.

6th otr,rear,imp 3-bk inr,bttld on

7th otr,4-bk 1350,unable to quicken

Eased,9th otr,5-bk inr,beaten 500m

COSMIC STAR - weakened from the 500m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. The performance was noted.

Soon 4pegs,1 off run,batld away

Soon 3pegs,off trn,kept comn mid

Soon 4pegs,out late,handy fin

Bk otr,drag up 500,steady widr

COSMIC STAR - hampered early in the run home when an inside runner shifted outwards. Driver M Hurrell was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Soon 3pegs,only steady

Wd,3-bk otr,4-bk,wd cvr,chkd 200m

RHAEGAL - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner passing the 200m losing ground.

Straight to ld,got terms,kickd,easy

RHAEGAL - lay inwards near the 250m, making contact with track markers. As a consequence, the trailing RUTHERFORD also contacted the markers, with one being dislodged.

Eased,1x1 1500,off top,bttld on gap

RHAEGAL - lay in at various stages and in particular when under pressure in the run home.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,never clr,had more

The start of this event was delayed briefly due to Driver H Orange (RHAEGAL) requiring a replacement whip.

Prkd,into ld 1500,hdd top,no answer

RHAEGAL - when questioned regarding the performance Driver H Orange stated that the gelding had been required to work early to find the lead and had not steered well on occasions during the running. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Trainer J Gommans reported he would be making gear changes.

5th,left prkd 1600,fght resolutely

RHAEGAL - hampered by BIG GEE early in the run home. When questioned Driver H Orange confirmed his chances of finishing ahead of BIG GEE had not been affected.

Eased,3-bk otr,wd cvr 300,no pickup

Gun run mrks,thru,stout along pegs

RHAEGAL - lay in and paced roughly approaching the first turn.

4th,4-bk inr,off,3-bk otr,wd,steady

RHAEGAL - Driver K Coppins was spoken to advisedly and reminded of her obligations to drive her runner out fully to the end of the race when circumstances permit.

8th otr,wd 800,1x1,3rd top,outfin

DREAM ON LOU - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1250m.

6th inr,off,wd 500,no final punch

DREAM ON LOU - lay outwards at various stages.

Lost ld dig,prkd,cvr 1350,wd,steady

prkd,cvr 2100,3-bk,4w 400,fght well

6th inr,off,wd 600,loomed,ld,cut bk

Chkd,7th inr,off,wdst top,brk,done

DREAM ON LOU - checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m losing ground. Broke briefly near the 300m losing ground.

1x1,left prkd 1600,ld tn,chopped bk

DREAM ON LOU - lay in on straightening for the run home and had to be corrected.

4th inr,1x1 1500,wd top,closed hard

MILLION DOLLAR CHIC - sulky wheel contacted when laying out passing the 200m simultaneously to DREAM ON LOU laying in.

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd 600,wdr,useful

DREAM ON LOU - raced four wide without cover from the 600m.

Prkd,cvr 1300,on retreat 500m out

GWENDOLINE MARY - commenced to weaken near the 500m.

1x1,prkd,cvr 1300,wd 425m,best late

5th inr,3-bk bell,stout effort mrks

GWENDOLINE MARY - Driver S Abernethy admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

6th inr,1x1 1300,failed to kick on

6th otr,left prkd 1450,beaten 300m

GWENDOLINE MARY - weakened rounding the final turn. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

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.

Gun run mrks,unable to stick on

TRES BONNE FILLE - weakened rounding the final turn.

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,wd cvr,steady

TRES BONNE FILLE - over-raced middle stages.

3rd,left prkd 1650,on retreat 550m

TRES BONNE FILLE - moved forward to race outside the leader approaching the 1600m, weakened rounding the final turn. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Trld,3-bk,trld 1200,held up,no dash

TRES BONNE FILLE - pulled hard in the score up. Held up rounding the final bend.

Nice trip otr,off top,whacked away

Gun run mrks,over-raced,thru,strong

TRES BONNE FILLE - pulled hard score up and continued to over-race through the middle stages.

1x1,3-bk bell,wd cvr 600,no pickup

Ld,trld 1500,3-bk 500,whacked away

TRES BONNE FILLE - over-raced through the middle stages.

Won ld duel,no peace,held bravely

Speared to ld,set terms,gunned down

Pshd along to hold ld,hdd top,fght

Trld,3-bk 1350,thru,fght well mrks

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,wdst,bt slows

6th inr,prkd,cvr 350,wd 450,steady

BELL FIRE - contacted the sulky wheel of JAHI when laying inwards, becoming awkwardly positioned passing the 400m mark. Was then held up rounding the final turn and during the early stages of the run home. Again became awkwardly placed and contacted the sulky wheel of RUN MASON RUN passing the 75m. Stewards were satisfied that the contact on each occasion were attributable to the racing dynamics at the time and that Driver B Wilkins had not driven carelessly nor contributed to the incidents in any culpable manner. Accordingly, no further action was taken.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,chased hard

RUN MASON RUN - lay in and contacted track markers rounding the final turn.

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

Lost ld dig,prkd thru'out,drppd out

BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened from the 400m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

3r dinr,4-bk 1350,off,steady in mid

6th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr,no pick-up

Eased,rear inr,never made an impact

5th,chkd,5-bk inr,4-bk,off,no punch

CALL SECURITY - lay in rounding the final turn then had to be steadied when racing to the inside of BENJAMIN BUTTON, which shifted in, and lost ground.

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.

5th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,1x1,fght in mid

4-bk mrks,off top,closed nicely mid

7th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr 400,stout

COURAGE REACTOR - over-raced early stages.

Wd,prkd,cvr 950,off top,chased best

COURAGE REACTOR - raced wide early.

7th otr,3-bk 850,off,ran on soundly

1x1,3-bk 1300,wd top,closed stoutly

1x1,prkd 2100,cvr 900,no final dash

COURAGE REACTOR - over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover near the 1000m.

Eased,rear otr,wdst tn,over the top

3rd,left prkd 2300,outkicked in str

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,tried hard