Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

3bk inr,off tn,steady bid in mid

3-4-3bk otr,wdr tn,1-paced mid-wd

Soon 4pegs,hld up strgt,forget

IAMTHECAPTAINNOW - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Cox advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

Across to trail,3-bk 950,off,steady

Eased,wd rear 900,pshd wdr,bt slws

IAMTHECAPTAINNOW - raced wide from the 900m. Driver J Cox was warned for the manner he drove rounding the final bend when crowding an inside runner.

11th inr,off,wd 500,couldn't run on

Soon trail,solid bid lane

6th otr,wd cvr,ld,trld 1250,fdd out

IAMTHECAPTAINNOW - weakened from the 700m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver J Cox advised he was disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Nice sit otr,peeled 400,chased best

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,tried hard

IAMTHECAPTAINNOW - lay outwards late in the run home.

Into trail early,off 300,fght well

9th otr,3-bk 1300,wd cvr top,steady

Trld,3-bk 1600,off,fght mid,no gaps

Eased,rear inr,held up,passed slows

MAGIE DO - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.

6th otr,1x1 top,held up,off,brk 5th

MAGIE DO - broke near the 200m losing its chance.

6th otr,4-bk 1000,off,no final kick

6th otr,wd cvr 900,posted,folded up

MAGIE DO - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Out of position at the start. Driver A Pyers was issued a warning. Raced wide without cover from the 850m. Weakened final bend.

Prkd,into ld 1550,dictated,run down

MAGIE DO - weakened early in the run home hampering a trailing runner.

Eased,rear inr,hung,flat 500,wilted

MAGIE DO - Trainer A Pyers advised the mare would be racing in season. Hung inwards throughout. Weakened final bend.

4th,4-bk inr 1700,lacked final dash

MAGIE DO - lay in rounding the turns.

Eased,5th inr,of,wdst rear 450,bold

RUN BLAZE RUN - shifted in under pressure late in the run home having to be corrected. Driver J 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 in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Wd cvr,prkd,cvr 1500,off,strong bid

5th inr,prkd 1450,chased resolutely

RUN BLAZE RUN - hampered in the score up. Raced over a track marker entering the first turn.

4th inr,3-bk bell,off,tidy thru mid

Eased,rear inr,4bk,held up,tidy inr

RUN BLAZE RUN - had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight and paced roughly short of the winning post.

Soft trip mrks,thru,tried hard pegs

Eased,rough in rear,tailed off,done

RUN BLAZE RUN - lay in and paced roughly near the 1400m. Paced roughly again near the 1000m and weakened from that point. When spoken to regarding the performance Driver S Abernethy stated the gelding was contacting its wheel discs causing it to over-race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Left prkd the trip,chased stoutly

RUN BLAZE RUN - lay in rounding the final turn despite the efforts of Driver S Abernethy placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Eased,4-bk inr,3-bk,held up,fght on

RUN BLAZE RUN - disappointed for a run to the inside of MAJOR MOONSHINE in the passing lane early in the run home having to be steadied.

4th gap,3-bk inr,1x1 800,wd 4th,fdd

GET SET PARTY - raced below market expectation. When questioned regarding the performance Driver A Poutama stated that the mare may not have been suited to the strong early tempo however he was disappointed with the effort.

4th inr,3-bk 1800,off,blkd,had more

GET SET PARTY - held up final turn and throughout the run home with Driver A Poutama not activating the removable deafeners as a result.

Trld,3-bk 1600,thru,ran on stoutly

3rd,4-bk inr 1600,plggd away in gap

GET SET PARTY - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.

Into trail early,thru,bttld solidly

Gun run mrks,3rd top,outfinished

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.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd cvr 700,wdst,stout

3-bk mrks,1x1 400,off,closed boldly

Left prkd,over-raced,beaten 400 out

RUTHERFORD - paced roughly shortly after the start. Over-raced middle stages when outside the leader. Weakened leaving the final turn.

Wd,pshd to ld 1600,swamped 125m out

RUTHERFORD - raced wide early. Lay out rounding the final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1500,off 600,stout,no gap

RUTHERFORD - raced over track markers entering the first turn. Over-raced middle stages. Held up from the 150m.

1x1,prkd,cvr 1200,wd top,ld,cut bk

Wd,prkd,into ld 1700,hdd 300,wilted

RUTHERFORD - raced wide early. Commenced to weaken rounding the final turn hampering trailing runners.

Eased,4bk otr,imp mid,held up,sound

Wd,4-bk otr 1600,wd cvr 500,no dash

RUTHERFORD - raced wide early before being restrained towards the rear. When questioned regarding the performance Driver E Johnson could offer no explanation other than the gelding may not have backed up from its run on the first day. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality other than a minor laceration on the off hind leg.

Trld,3-bk 1650,stout.no gaps,rough

RUTHERFORD - over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the home straight before pacing roughly near the 30m.

Brk start,tailed off,never a threat

RUTHERFORD - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

5th inr,4-bk,off,wd cvr,chkd/brk up

RUTHERFORD - checked and broke near the 400m when being shifted wider by TINA ACE.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 800,4w,bold fin

4-bk inr,chkd/brk,7th pegs,off,fair

MAJOR NIGHTMARE - checked by a breaking runner rounding the first turn losing ground. Paced roughly for several strides near the 500m.

Brk badly at dispatch,out of play

MAJOR NIGHTMARE - broke at the start as a result of the near fore hopple loop breaking hampering an outside runner and lost all chance. The gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition with Trainer B Towers deemed not be at fault.

Ld out,trld 1000,failed to spark up

Left in clr ld,dictated,denied late

VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO - delayed the start when becoming fractious. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Gun run mrks,off top,bttld solidly

VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO - Driver J Abernethy was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1550,thru,strong effort

VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO - Driver J Abernethy reported the removable deafeners failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled.

Ld out,set terms,hdd 400,fght well

Ld,trld 1600,3-bk,bttld away on inr

Into trail early,thru lane,fght inr

Ld out,set terms,hdd 400,stuck well

Sped to clr ld,brk in ld 250,ran on

VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO - broke inside the 300m losing considerable ground. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Trld,3-bk 1750,flat 800,drppd away

VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO - weakened in the run home.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd,ld 1000,run down

Blew the start badly,out of action

MECHANICA - broke at the start losing all chance.

3rd,3-bk inr,prked 1000,fght nicely

4th,4-bk inr 1550,prkd 700,game bid

Brk early,rear gap,never a factor

MECHANICA - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Brk early 2nd,7th gap,not a factor

MECHANICA - broke rounding the first turn losing all chance.

Trld in gap,beh ldr bell,flat 500m

MECHANICA - lay in and weakened rounding the final turn.

Brk early in 4th,out of contention

MECHANICA - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainer's request.

Trld,3-bk 1700,flat 700,dropped out

MECHANICA - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers. Weakened from the 750m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Abernethy advised the filly had hung at various stages throughout.

3rd inr,4-bk,1x1,wd 350,ld 100,cght

Refused to trot away,out of action

TIKI - mixed its gait shortly after the start and then broke losing all chance.

Slw,rear inr,off,plggd away in gap

TIKI - slow early.

Paced early,broken up,out of action

TIKI - switched to a pace shortly after the start and trailed the field throughout.

4th inr,4-bk,on the drift 700m out

TIKI - lay in and contacted track markers near the 700m.

Ld out,trld 2000,3-bk,brk 1850,done

TIKI - broke near the 1800m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Ld out,trld 1600,3-bk,no final kick

TIKI - lost contact with the leader when trailing near the 1000m allowing KOKO KABOOM to take up the trail position.

Slw,trld gap,drifted 5th,brk 400m

TIKI - required the assistance of a Starting Attendant within the final one minute prior to the start. Placed on the Unruly for future stands. Lost ground middle stages. Broke near the 400m losing all chance.

Slw,brk early & after,out of action

TIKI - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners. Broke again near the 1600m losing all chance.

Brk early in 6th,tailed off,no hope

TIKI - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

6th inr,6-bk,off,rough,never ran on

ALEX PEREIRA - lay in contacting track markers when weakening rounding the final turn.

Blew the start badly,out of action

ALEX PEREIRA - broke at the start losing all chance.

Quickly to ld,dictated,held bravely

ALEX PEREIRA - driver S Abernethy was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner early in the run home.

Blew the start badly,out of action

ALEX PEREIRA - broke at the start losing all chance.

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

ALEX PEREIRA - trotted roughly and broke near the 2000m losing all chance.

Trld,3-bk 1000,off,wdst top,up late

Brk early,3rd gap,3-bk bell,fght on

MASS DISRUPTION - broke shortly after the start and was taken up the track to clear trailing runners losing ground before settling. Authorisation of this runner's 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Left prkd the trip,on retreat 400m

MASS DISRUPTION - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Prkd,ld 1750,attckd,swamped 150 out

Prkd,into ld 1800,swamped 100m out

Quickly to clr ld,dictated,cght 125

Brk early,6th otr,brk 1300m,no hope

MASS DISRUPTION - broke briefly at the start. Broke near the 1300m losing all chance.

Made ld,ran out prkd 600,bttld hard

MASS DISRUPTION - hung outwards racing down the back straight on the final occasion despite the efforts of driver S Abernethy and shifted up the track presenting an inside run to the trailing PIRAYAS.

Made ld,attckd 800,fght,gathered in

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght nicely

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk 1450,off,bttld on

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd 1350,flat 400 out

VERONICA JANE - delayed the start when becoming fractious. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

9th inr,off,4-bk otr,3 &w 350,faded

Brk early,tacked on,brk again,gone

VERONICA JANE - broke racing over the crossing losing ground before settling. Broke again near the 550m but soon settled. Broke on a further occasion near the 200m losing all chance.

Brk early in 6th,tailed off,no hope

VERONICA JANE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

7th inr,5-bk 1300,off,steady in mid

VERONICA JANE - connections advised that the mare had scanned positive and would be racing in foal.

Brk,4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1300,wknd out

Driver J Robinson (VERONICA JANE) is to be spoken to in the coming days in relation to initially coming to the start out of position which resulted in a short delay before taking up his correct position.

4th inr,4-bk,off,ld 1100,kicked clr

Brk start,tacked on,brk 1800,bt two

VERONICA JANE - broke shortly after the start then mixed its gait for some distance over the early stages. Broke near the 1800m losing considerable ground. Warnings were placed on the mare's barrier and racing manners. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages and again when in a gallop near the 1800m.

Trld,3-bk 1900,prkd 1450,ld,run dwn

5th gap,5-bk,off 600,3rd top,too gd

EAGLE HANOVER - Trainer J Abernethy was warned for presenting the mare without the notified blinds. Driver K Coppins was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4th,prkd,into ld 1100,kicked,cut bk

EAGLE HANOVER - lay in despite the efforts of Driver J Abernethy checking an inside runner near the 1100m. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

3/4-bk mrks,brk,4-bk otr,wd 750,fdd

EAGLE HANOVER - broke near the 1400m when there was an easing of the pace, checking a trailing runner losing ground. Trotted roughly approaching the 100m and shifted out.

Brk disp. ld early,8th otr,bt slws

EAGLE HANOVER - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Placed in restricted room near the 850m.

6th,1x1,3-bk bell,unable to quicken

12th otr,5-bk bell,couldn't quicken

Ld out,trld 1300,flat 500,drppd out

3-bk otr,wd,prkd bell,flat top,wknd

Speared to ld,trld bell,beaten 600m

EAGLE HANOVER - weakened from the 600m. Lay in and raced inside track markers rounding the final turn. Driver J Abernethy advised the mare trotted roughly rounding the turns. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Held ld,no peace,held on resolutely

BET ON POLLY - shifted out under pressure late in the run home.

Made ld,trld 1600,thru,fght solidly

BET ON POLLY - paced roughly approaching the 50m.

Made ld,trld 1500,failed to fire up

Ld out,trld 1750,thru,fght well inr

BET ON POLLY - Driver S Doody was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Prkd,into ld 1600,hdd top,bttld on

Chkd,rear inr,off,wd 600,wdr,no zip

S S GUPPY - hampered by an inside runner entering the first turn and sustained a punctured sulky tyre when contacted by the trailing BET ON POLLY. Retired from the event passing the 1000m when the tyre and tube came away from the rim.

Ld out,trld 1550,chased best on inr

BET ON POLLY - lay out and paced roughly for several strides near the 400m.

Wd,up,prkd,cvr 1200,rear,lacked zip

BET ON POLLY - weakened in the run home.

1x1,3-bk 750,wd 550,failed to stick

BET ON POLLY - weakened leaving the final turn.

Ld out,trld 1450,thru lane,outkickd

BET ON POLLY - became unbalanced briefly when taken down into the passing lane passing the 150m.

Brk early,9th otr,brk crossing,done

ENYA FRANCO - broke shortly after the start checking second row runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Broke racing off the crossing losing all chance.

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,run down

Brk,lost touch in rear,not a player

ENYA FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground. Lost contact with the body of the field passing the 1900m and trailed the field losing all chance. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the mare failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Wd,prkd,cvr,shffld,passed slows gap

1x1,3-bk 1400,off,failed to quicken

Trld,3-bk 1650,whacked away on mrks

Brk,17th otr,8-bk,off,no final kick

ENYA FRANCO - raced wide early. Broke briefly after 200m losing ground.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 650,wdr,plggd

ENYA FRANCO - back from position at dispatch. Driver K Coppins was issued with a warning. Raced wide from the 650m. Lay inwards near the 450m despite the efforts of its driver placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Prkd,cvr 1750,wd 650,prkd,ld,too gd

3-bk inr,off,held up,wd cvr,useful

ENYA FRANCO - held up final bend.