Nelson Harness Racing Club Inc

Ld,trld,3bk 1500,up 3wd tn,solid

LIGHT ME UP - briefly hampered when an inside runner shifted outwards leaving the final bend. Driver B Orange's foot made contact with the hind leg of the gelding early in the run home when he activated the removable deafeners. After viewing the replays and speaking with Mr Orange it was established that his right foot had become entangled in the gaiting strap attached to the sulky causing him difficulty with the contact being accidental.

Prkd,up,ld 1200,urgd 350,swamped

LIGHT ME UP - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was very disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. The connections advised they would give consideration to sending the gelding for a spell.

Eased,7bk otr,3wd cvr,no kick wdst

LIGHT ME UP - raced wide with cover from the 1000m. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange could offer no explanation other than to advise the gelding had hung during the running. Trainer T Bamford advised that he expected the gelding to derive benefit from the race in what was its first start for the stable after being freshened.

Gate spd,ld,trld,ld,trld,off,sound

Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd,cght 50

Trainer G Smith advised Stewards on 9 February that LIGHT ME UP has been treated for a bacterial infection since last racing.

3bk otr,battling 400,felt pinch str

3-5bk otr,held up 400,imprvd mid

LIGHT ME UP - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver G Smith advised after settling near the rear of the field the colt had been unable to improve its position due to the tempo of the race. Mr Smith added that after being held up round the final bend he was pleased with the way the horse had finished off the race.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1300,held up,flew

SHANNON B - paced roughly passing the 1700m. Held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,led,askd,swallowd 150

SHANNON B - weakened over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised the mare had worked hard in the early stages to maintain the lead and may be better suited when driven for one run.

3bk otr the trip,3-5wd tn,smart wd

4-6bk otr,urgd rear tn,no threat

1x1-5bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,battld

SHANNON B - raced wide from the 1000m.

Eased,5bk inr,off 350,imprvd inr

SHANNON B - checked near the 300m.

Eased,4bk otr,3bk 800,up,sound mid

3-4bk otr,5bk 800,wd rear tn,tidy

Brk,5th,1x1,up,2nd tn,fght,faded

CAPTAIN COOL - broke after 150m hampering outside runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Paced roughly final bend. Junior driver K Newman, who declined the assistance of a senior driver, 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 suspended Mr Newman's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 January up to and including 24 January 2025 (2 days).

Brk,detachd,3wd,ld 1300,fght,cght

LASA - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again shortly after losing further ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly racing into the first bend. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld 900,fght,nabbd

Prkd,no cvr,askd tn,faded 200

LASA - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was very disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the early signs of a respiratory infection which will be treated.

3wd,prkd,3bk otr 1000,up,smart

LASA - paced roughly rounding the first bend. Raced wide early.

3-4th,4bk inr,4th tn,lockd wheels

MANDALA - shifted inwards marginally early in the run home and locked sulky wheels with AMERICAN BLAZE with both sulkies remaining locked until after the finish line. Following the race, driver W House (AMERICAN BLAZE) placed 5th, lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded to MANDALA (T Williams) alleging interference in the run home. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and relegated MANDALA to 5th placing with AMERICAN BLAZE promoted to 4th placing. After considering the matter Stewards elected to take no action against Mr Williams due to the minimal inwards movement of his horse.

5th,parkd bell,1x1 800,gone 400

Gt spd,led,sedate tempo,fght ok

Last,into 1x1 600,boxed on rear

6th,3bk otr,flat tn,battld str

MANDALA - crowded by an inside runner just prior to the start having to be steadied.

Eased,4bk inr 1200,urgd,battld

Bk,into 1x1,launchd,led,nabd

Slow,4bk inr,tiring from 450

MANDALA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Cox. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Weakened final bend.

7th,3bk otr,ld,trld 1300,pluggd inr

ITSALLABOUTTHEMONEY - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.

1x1-4bk otr,well bk tn,slashing 100

7th,bk otr,angld widest,ran on ok

Eased,5-7bk inr,thru,imprvd inr

Brk 1900,never in touch after

ITSALLABOUTTHEMONEY - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Urgd,ld,trld 900,felt pinch str

ITSALLABOUTTHEMONEY - struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver G Sugars was issued a warning.

3-4bk inr,5bk 1300,flat tn,wilted

ART'S MISCHIEF - weakened from the 400m.

Detachd,dist 5bk inr,very plain str

ART'S MISCHIEF - weakened in the run home.

5th,5bk inr 800,3bk tn,lockd wheels

MANDALA - shifted inwards marginally early in the run home and locked sulky wheels with AMERICAN BLAZE with both sulkies remaining locked until after the finish line. Following the race, driver W House (AMERICAN BLAZE) placed 5th, lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded to MANDALA (T Williams) alleging interference in the run home. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and relegated MANDALA to 5th placing with AMERICAN BLAZE promoted to 4th placing. After considering the matter Stewards elected to take no action against Mr Williams due to the minimal inwards movement of his horse.

6th,4-5bk inr,3bk otr,3wd tn,plain

PUSHTHESKYAWAY - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Hung outwards and paced roughly passing the 1700m. Again hung outwards throughout the run home.

8th,3bk otr 1250,off,crept closer

PUSHTHESKYAWAY - hung outwards over the concluding stages.