Nelson Harness Racing Club Inc

1x1-4bk otr,3wd,led tn,classy

THE MANTIS - raced wide from the 700m.

1x1-3bk otr,up,prkd 850,fght,bestd

THE MANTIS - raced greenly leaving the final bend and lay outwards in the run home. Driver J Morrison advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to the gelding racing next.

Slow,7bk inr,6bk otr,wdst,sound

THE MANTIS - broke at the start losing ground.

1x1,up,prkd 450,no extra str

Prkd,ld 1300,held ld,askd,swampd

Trainer T Thomas advised Stewards on 3 October THE MANTIS has been treated for a virus since last racing.

Prkd,ld bid,prkd,askd tn,wilted

Gate spd,ld 1750,fght hard,nabbd

THE MANTIS - lay inwards striking a track marker passing the 900m. Hung inwards and raced over a number of track markers near the 400m. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Authorisation of 2nd placing being awarded was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not gained an advantage after racing over several track markers rounding the final bend. Driver S Thornley advised he would be recommending gear changes.

3bk inr,4bk 1200,off,held up,sound

THE MANTIS - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

3bk inr,4bk 1400,off,good,chkd,good

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,steady mid

3-5bk inr,4bk 1000,held up,sound

A false start was declared when BRYSON DECHAMBEAU broke in the score up checking trailing runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver C Dalgety elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

Up,prkd,ld 1450,askd,run down

Trld-3bk inr,held up,plain inr

BRYSON DECHAMBEAU - over-raced middle stages. Driver R May reported the gelding had failed to settle with the effort taking its toll. Co-trainer C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort and will be having blood tests taken from the horse in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Up,ld 2100,trld 1700,thru,honest

Gate spd,prkd,ld 1500,hdd 200,fdd

BRYSON DECHAMBEAU - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified blinds. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer C Dalgety advised the gelding was racing up in grade in its first start back after a spell and had peaked on its run. Mr Dalgety added he expected the horse would derive considerable benefit from tonight's race.

5th,1x1 1150,up,led 200,swampd

MILLWOOD GODDESS - permission was granted for the mare to race in alternative colours.

Soon 4bk otr,3wd cvr,short bid wd

Rear inr,4bk otr,wd cvr,unwound

Trld-4bk inr,off 350,sound in mid

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,short bid

MILLWOOD GODDESS - held up final bend.

7bk otr,wdst rear tn,warmd up wd

MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced wide early.

8bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn,fght,wiltd

MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced three wide with cover from the 1400m.

Soon parkd,loomd,fght hard

Rough,4bk inr,of,held up,brk,sound

MELODY BANNER - paced roughly as the start was effected hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up rounding the final bend. Broke near the 200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

5-6-5bk otr,well bk tn,strong wdst

MELODY BANNER - held up final bend.

4bk otr,up,prkd 1250,ld 600,nabbd

MELODY BANNER - paced roughly over the concluding stages.

4bk otr,brk 1350,3wd cvr,postd,gone

MELODY BANNER - broke near the 1400m checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Last,thru mid 500,battld away

MELODY BANNER - over-raced near the 1400m and broke when there was a slight easing of the pace, losing considerable ground.

Soon brk,last,dist 1x1 bell,fair

MELODY BANNER - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Brk wildly start,distanced after

MELODY BANNER - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

3wd cvr,up,ld 1200,fght,cght,fght

MELODY BANNER - raced wide early.

7th,4bk otr 1150,off wdst,unleashd

5-4bk inr,off rear 600,useful wdst

Eased,6-7-6bk otr,brk,bt slows

CARRERA KAHU - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Cameron. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Broke near the 300m losing ground.

5-6bk otr,wd rear tn,bt slows wd

5bk otr,6bk 900,held up,cheeky

CARRERA KAHU - paced roughly as the start was effected. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk late in score-up,distanced

CARRERA KAHU - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

3-4bk inr,held up,off,flew in gaps

CARRERA KAHU - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

3bk inr,paddling by 600,weakened

CARRERA KAHU - weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson was unable to provide any explanation.

4-5bk inr,battling tn,fair inr

CARRERA KAHU - paced roughly on several occasions throughout. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the sliding blinds.

Eased,3wd,prkd 1200,tired str

CARRERA KAHU - raced wide early. Locked wheels with CHASE THE STARS which lay inwards near the 400m losing ground.

Up,ld,trld 1900,held up tn,sound

SARASOTA SUNSET - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding an inside runner. Driver T Walsh was issued a warning. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Mr Walsh was also issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Thru,4bk inr,angld off tn,honest

4th,4bk inr,3bk otr,tiring by tn

SARASOTA SUNSET - weakened final bend.

4-5-7bk otr,thru mid tn,honest

SARASOTA SUNSET - hampered by a breaking runner near the 850m.

Led,set terms,kickd,just held on

Trld-4bk inr,off tn,one-paced

Prkd,1x1,4bk 1150,3wd 400,steady

SARASOTA SUNSET - over-raced middle stages.

3-4bk inr,held up tn,dashd late

SARASOTA SUNSET - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

5bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,off,honest

Connections advised Stewards on 25 October that FOLLOW YOUR DREAM has been treated for a lung infection since last racing.

Soon 4bk otr,3wd rear tn,battld

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - forced to race three wide near the 800m.

3wd,7bk otr,5bk inr,honest inr

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - raced wide early.

3-6bk inr,buried tn,imprvd inr

Eased,5-6bk otr,wd cvr tn,handy

Up,led 1700,brief kick tn,swampd

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,smart,close

Up,ld 2100,kickd tn,held well

Eased,5bk otr,wdst tn,strong wd

RADHA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Stewards questioned Mr Dunn regarding the tactics he adopted during the running. Mr Dunn explained the gelding had raced greenly through the early stages and paced roughly losing ground resulting in him having to chase to catch the body of the field near the 1000m. Mr Dunn added the horse was racing up in grade and he was reluctant to improve his position in the middle stages after having to work hard early to obtain cover. Mr Dunn further added that when improving on the final bend he had been forced to race very wide on the track however was pleased with the gelding's effort given the fast overall time.

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,too classy