Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc

Wd,prkd,3-bk 1400,4-bk,wd 500,bttld

Trld,3-bk 1400,thru,closed strongly

3bk otr,up,ld 1800,kickd,run down

VESTA - lay outwards in the run home.

Gun run mrks,off,strong late in mid

VESTA - hung outwards throughout the run home. Driver T Williams reported he was unable to shift inwards and utilise the passing lane in consequence.

Wd,1x1,prkd 1850,ld 500,gobbled up

VESTA - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the mare failed to handle the track conditions.

5th otr,left prkd 1600,ld tn,cut bk

4bk otr,well bk rear tn,pluggd rear

Wd,1x1 1500,fght mid,no gap,unlucky

VESTA - raced wide early. Hung outwards rounding the final bend when placed under pressure. Held up throughout the run home.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,steady inr

4th,prkd,ld 1000,fght bravely,nabbd

VESTA - hampered near the 1100m.

5th,prkd 1650-tn,urgd tn,no kick

AMICI - weakened leaving the final bend.

Brk early,9th otr,wd cvr,posted,fdd

AMICI - broke briefly shortly after the start. Briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace rounding the first bend. Weakened final bend.

7th,4bk otr,off,whackd away wd

1x1,4-bk 1600,wd cvr,blkd,steady wd

ART JORDAN - hampered rounding the final bend. Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.

4th inr,3-bk bell,off,ran on nicely

ART JORDAN - driver T Chmiel will be spoken to regarding the manner in which he used his whip in the run home in the coming days.

Parkd,1x1,steady work

ART JORDAN - raced wide early.

Chkd,buried mrks,whacked away gap

ART JORDAN - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

10th otr,5-bk 1000,wd cvr top,plggd

Chkd,7th otr,wd 900,eased,rear,flew

ART JORDAN - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Held up early in the run home.

6th otr,4-bk 750,3 &4w,lacked dash

Awkwd,7-bk inr,beat stragglers mrks

ART JORDAN - shifted outwards at the start hampering outside runners and broke losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Slw,rear inr,off,never a live hope

Soon 3pegs,off str,steady fin

TIDY KIWI - raced greenly for a distance near the 1200m and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of MAGNETIC ROXIE having to be steadied hampering trailing runners.

Bk otr,3w bell,brk,detached

TIDY KIWI - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Broke passing the 900m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Into 1x1 early,brk 1550m,pulled up

TIDY KIWI - broke racing over the crossing near the 1600m hampering trailing runners losing all chance and was retired from the race. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Prkd,up,ld 1100,brk 1050,distancd

TIDY KIWI - broke near the 1100m checking trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk at dispatch,tailed off,no hope

TIDY KIWI - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3-4bk otr,angld wdr tn,steady wd

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr 600,stout

SPECIAL EDITION - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 600m.

3-4-5bk inr,off 3wd 700,bold,cght

Up,prkd & brk 2300,5bk inr,off,good

SPECIAL EDITION - broke racing into the first bend checking an outside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Driver R Close became unbalanced in the sulky in the run home when attempting to activate the removable gear. Mr Close advised the cord had broken which caused him considerable difficulty. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

3-bk mrks to trn,bold late bid pegs

SPECIAL EDITION - raced inside the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver K Cameron was issued a warning. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had not gained any advantage by racing inside a track marker.

Chkd,7th otr,3-bk,failed to fire up

SPECIAL EDITION - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

3 & 4-bk inr,off,held up,tidy wdst

SPECIAL EDITION - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Cameron. Stood down to trial satisfactorily on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Paced roughly in the early stages hampering trailing runners. Held up early in the run home. Shifted outwards passing the 200m hampering an outside runner. Driver K Cameron was issued a warning.

Brk early,rear inr,never threatened

SPECIAL EDITION - broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Placed in restricted room passing the 175m when runners either side shifted ground marginally and broke losing its chance.

Brk badly start,distant,pulld up

ROCKABILLY REIGN - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

6th,3-4bk inr,held up,steady mid

ROCKABILLY REIGN - checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Again checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Held up leaving the final bend.

7th,to 1x1 1500,askd tn,weakened

8-9th,5bk inr,urgd inr tn,1-paced

Left prkd,keen,cvr 1250,wd tn,stout

MAJOR MOONSHINE - commenced to over-race entering the back straight the first time when left without cover then continued to over-race when SILENT THEORY improved around three wide to its outer. When questioned regarding the performance Driver E Johnson stated that the gelding had received every opportunity.

Cut breeze thru'out,fght on nicely

Prkd,1x1,3bk inr,held up tn,handy

MAJOR MOONSHINE - over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover in the middle stages. Lay inwards at various stages. Driver J Curtin reported that he had difficulty steering the gelding.

5th inr,3-bk,held up,off 100,strong

MAJOR MOONSHINE - held up early in the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,chased hard

MAJOR MOONSHINE - paced roughly entering and rounding the first turn.

Trld out,thru 250,bttld solidly gap

Wd,up prkd the majority,wknd out

Brk hopelessly early,pulled up

SWEET ESPRESSO - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start before breaking shortly after the start losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Trainer T Bamford advised the mare will be freshened and returned to the trials prior to resuming.

Ld,brk 1450,3bk inr,lackd gaps inr

SWEET ESPRESSO - shied at a mark on the track and broke when leading near the 1450m checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Held up middle stages of the run home. Connections advised they would be making gear changes prior to racing next.

Soon trld,waited,stern bid inr

Brk 1900,distant,pulled up

SWEET ESPRESSO - struck the sulky wheel of LONGVIEW TUI after 100m and paced roughly with the horse galloping after breaking the near side hopple loop and was retired from the race. Driver R Close defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting ground shortly after the start and striking the sulky wheel of LONGVIEW TUI. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Close, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Close's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 31 August up to and including 11 September 2025 (4 days).

6th,4-bk inr 1300,3-bk,off top,bold

Slow,chkd,7th,distant,fading 700

WILLOW VALLEY - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages losing ground. Weakened from the 600m.

3-4bk inr,off 1000,1x1,sound inr

WILLOW VALLEY - driver K Gill was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Eased,6-5bk otr,3wd cvr 500,pluggd

WILLOW VALLEY - struck track markers racing into the first bend. Driver R Harrison was issued a warning.

11th,dist 6bk inr,detachd from 650

WILLOW VALLEY - weakened from the 800m. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare.

6bk inr,4bk otr,well bk tn,pluggd

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,chkd,not a hope

WILLOW VALLEY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Weakened from the 600m.

4bk otr,3wd cvr rear 700,plain mid

WILLOW VALLEY - hampered near the 300m when an inside runner shifted outwards.

4-5bk inr,off,3wd cvr,no threat

Eased,3bk otr-1x1,up,solid mid

WILLOW VALLEY - lay inwards in the run home.

Cut breeze the majority,effort told

ITZ ALL OVER ROVER - raced wide early.

Brk,lobbed trail,thru,fght solidly

7th otr,wd to ld bell,trld,stuck on

ITZ ALL OVER ROVER - raced fiercely for a distance passing the 1800m.

7th,3wd,prkd 1400-tn,felt pinch str

HEZ A LOCH - required assistance from a Starting Attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4-3bk otr,angld wdr 200,smart wd

Soon 3bk otr,tight 3wd tn,sound wd

12th otr,6-bk,off,ran on soundly wd

Brk,led,trld 1500,waitd,thru,almost

ULTIMATUM - broke at the start losing ground. Driver B Butt admitted a breach of 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 the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butt's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 7 January 2026 (3 days).

Up,led 1800,set terms,swamped 100

ULTIMATUM - driver B Butt admitted a breach of 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 the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Soon ld,trld 1500,off tn,fght,hdd

ULTIMATUM - driver B Butt was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4th inr,3-bk,off,ld 900,hdd,kept on

Wd,prkd,cvr,wd top,bttld on solidly

ULTIMATUM - hung inwards at the start checking inside runners. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Driver G Smith advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to the gelding racing next.

Brk run-up,9th otr,4-bk,wd 500,wknd

ULTIMATUM - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Gt spd,led,flat turn,folded

ULTIMATUM - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

6th,1x1 1900,brief look tn,no kick

ULTIMATUM - lay inwards in the run home.

Trld,3bk inr 1700,off 400,sound mid

Brk wildly start,never in touch

ULTIMATUM - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Driver S Tomlinson advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to the cords becoming entangled.