Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc

Detachd,5bk otr,rear mid tn,steady

7th,3bk otr,pushd 3wd,4bk otr,ok

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.

Led,trld 1400,waitd,short bid inr

Ld,trld,3bk,4bk 900,short bid inr

GEM N EM - placed in restricted room near the 100m when an outside runner lay inwards.

3-4bk inr,waited,one-paced inr

GEM N EM - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1700,flat tn,wiltd

GEM N EM - trainer J Howe was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky. Weakened in the run home.

6bk otr,5bk inr tn,held up,fair inr

GEM N EM - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,led,solid tempo,folded

GEM N EM - trainer J Howe reported the mare has been treated for dehydration since last racing. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised that although the mare had worked hard through the early and middle stages to maintain the lead he was still disappointed with the effort.

Soon chkd,bk,3w train,folded up

RAKAMURPH - checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m and locked sulky wheels with GEM N EM losing ground.

Strght to ld,set terms,far too good

3wd,prkd 1500,fght hard tn,swampd

ACENTO - raced wide early.

6-7bk otr,rear inr tn,imprvd inr

ACENTO - hampered by a breaking runner late in the score up. Authorisation of placings was withheld until driver R Holmes had viewed replays of the start and confirmed that his chances had not been materially affected when briefly hampered prior to the start.

3-5bk inr,askd tn,short bid inr

Prkd,no cvr,askd,felt pinch str

Up,ld 1550,joind tn,run down 150

4bk otr,3-5wd tn,tried hard wd

3wd,prkd 1000,askd,felt pinch

ACENTO - raced wide early.

4-5bk inr,3wd cvr,wd rear tn,steady

ACENTO - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 1000m.

5-6bk otr,to inr tn,no threat inr

WHOSDREAMINGNOW - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding had travelled lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3bk otr,went to trl tn,sharpest inr

WHOSDREAMINGNOW - raced wide early.

1x1,prkd,1x1 1150,held up,pluggd

WHOSDREAMINGNOW - when questioned regarding the performance trainer T Yesberg advised he was very disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. Mr Yesberg added he will have the gelding examined by the stable veterinarian in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Strgt 2 lead,joind trn,battld awy

5-4bk otr,3wd 600,tried hard wd

3wd,3bk otr-1x1,trld 400,sharpest

WHOSDREAMINGNOW - raced wide early.

6th,3bk otr 1100,4th tn,tried hard

WHOSDREAMINGNOW - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Up,ld 1800,askd,hdd 150,fght

7-6bk otr,3wd cvr,waitd,tidy,tight

WHOSDREAMINGNOW - held up final bend and early in the run home. Paced roughly near the 150m. Again held up over the concluding stages.

Up,prkd,1x1,3bk 900,clear,honest

COURAGE REACTOR - raced wide early.

5bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,askd,bestd

COURAGE REACTOR - over-raced early stages.

Left prkd the trip,outkicked in str

COURAGE REACTOR - when questioned regarding the performance Driver W House advised that the mare may not have been suited to being left without cover.

Soon trld,waitd,thru,steady inr

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn to line

COURAGE REACTOR - held up throughout the run home.

Soon 4bk otr,3bk 550,off,sound wd

4bk otr,sent 3-5wd 350,flew,just

5bk otr,3wd cvr rear,sound wd

Trainer M House advised Stewards on 7 September that COURAGE REACTOR has been treated for a virus since last racing.

1x1,3bk otr 700,off,honest mid

3-4-3bk otr,wd tn,solid bid wd

COURAGE REACTOR - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

5th,1x1 1800,askd 400,felt pinch

3wd,chkd 2300,5bk inr,tiring 400

HA'PENNY - weakened final bend.

Green,rear,4-bk inr,never a factor

HA'PENNY - paced roughly and raced greenly racing into the first bend losing ground. Lay outwards throughout the run home.

6th otr,3-bk 1700,off,bttld away wd

HA'PENNY - lay out when weakening in the run home.

Eased,3bk inr,flat 300,no extra inr

HA'PENNY - weakened final bend.

Cght prkd,3bk otr 800,struggling tn

3-bk mrks,held up 600,rear,bt slows

7th otr,1x1 1500,off,green,no dash

HA'PENNY - paced roughly passing the 100m after contacting the sulky wheel of LORD DELMAR when racing erratically. Driver A Poutama confirmed that the mare had turned its head both ways at various stages during the running and would be recommending a gear change to connections.

3rd inr,3-bk,up prkd 700,cut ldr bk

HA'PENNY - Driver J Abernethy was charged 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. The matter was adjourned to be heard at the Auckland Trotting Club meeting on the 15 March due to Mr Abernethy having travel commitments.

Trld,held up badly tn,whackd away

SARASOTA SUNSET - driver T Walsh 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 Walsh's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 19 January 2025 (2 days).

Gate spd,ld-3bk 1600,off,steady mid

SARASOTA SUNSET - connections reported the mare would be racing in season. Hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Driver T Walsh was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

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

4bk inr,hemmd in tn-100,off,flew

JUDINE - held up until late in the run home.

3wd,6bk otr,hookd wd,slashing wd

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,steady mid

4-6bk inr,off,3wd cvr,fair bid mid

JUDINE - raced wide with cover from the 1200m.

Eased,6-7bk inr,off mid,imprvd wd

JUDINE - held up early in the run home.

3bk inr,off,held up tn-80,dashd inr

JUDINE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

1x1,3bk otr,3wd,ld bid,fght,bestd

Eased,6bk inr,last tn,imprvd mid

JUDINE - raced wide early and was restrained to the rear of the field.

5th,3wd,4bk inr,3bk otr,off,solid

JUDINE - raced wide early.

1x1-4bk otr,3-5wd tn,useful wd

3wd,prkd,1x1,off,short bid,faded

TO RI RUBY - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1300m.

5bk otr,3wd,1x1 1600,thru tn,battld

Trld-4bk inr,waitd,solid up inr

TO RI RUBY - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,1x1 1500,off wdr tn,honest

Eased,4bk otr,well bk tn,stayd bk

Eased,6bk otr,last inr tn,no kick

1x1,3bk otr 1200,peeld 200,pluggd

Brk,5-4bk otr,3wd,1x1,prkd,wiltd

TO RI RUBY - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

5bk inr,off rear 500,angld,good wd

SAMVASA - permission was granted for the gelding to race in alternative colours. Broke early in the score up and lay inwards.

Rough,5bk otr,detached,bt slows

SAMVASA - crowded late in the score up and was out of position at the start. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver P Davis who advised his chances had not been affected and his own horse's manners had also contributed. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Prkd,1x1-4bk otr,beaten by tn

SAMVASA - lay inwards and paced roughly when over-racing at various stages throughout causing driver P Davis some difficulty. Weakened final bend.

Slow,6bk otr,mid rear tn,good

SAMVASA - broke at the start losing ground.

1x1,prkd,ld 1900,askd tn,easy

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages when leading. When questioned regarding the improved performance driver J Curtin advised the gelding had been suited by being able to lead and dictate terms in front today.

Eased,6bk otr,sent 3wd,gone by tn

SAMVASA - weakened final bend.

5th,3bk otr-1x1,3bk 600,sound wd

SAMVASA - trainer B Hutton was warned for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified anti choke device. Hampered by an inside runner in the early stages. Over-raced middle stages.

7th,3bk otr 1300,wd rear tn,pluggd

SAMVASA - lay inwards throughout the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,off 500,held up,pluggd

HIT THE LIGHTS - contacted track markers near the 1400m. Driver W House was issued with a warning.

Trld the trip,off tn,kept comng mid

HIT THE LIGHTS - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

Led,trld 2200,off tn,short bid mid

HIT THE LIGHTS - driver W House was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Soon prkd,1x1 550,off,handy mid

Wide,parkd,fght on,fadd late

HIT THE LIGHTS - the required veterinary clearance was received. Raced wide early.

Gt spd,led,flat turn,folded

HIT THE LIGHTS - weakened final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have muscle soreness over the left hind leg and a slow recovery. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming. Driver B Barclay was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,soon 1x1,out 400,soon peakd,

Gt spd,led,trail,tidy fin lane

Gt spd,denied lead,trail,batld

HIT THE LIGHTS - trainer K Green was issued a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $50 for failing to affix mudguards.

Parkd,soon 1x1,out 400,nice chase

Brk,5bk otr,mid rear tn,pluggd inr

SPIRITED LOU - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Mid otr,angld trn,fair fin widr

RAZORS EDGE - lay outwards rounding the first bend simultaneously to SPIRITED LOU laying inwards and momentarily locked sulky stays with that runner.

1x1-4bk otr,shuffld bk,warmd up wd

SPIRITED LOU - hung inwards and paced roughly rounding the final bend.

7th,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,off,imprvd

Eased,4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,pluggd

SPIRITED LOU - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with the fence entering the track and was cleared to start. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Butt. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Hampered near the 900m. Connections advised they would be making gear changes prior to racing next.

9-7th,5-4bk inr,3wd cvr,battld

SPIRITED LOU - out of position at the candy pole and start despite the efforts of driver K Butt. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the horse.

5-4bk inr,off mid tn,1-paced mid

SPIRITED LOU - over-raced early stages.

4bk otr,wd cvr tn,offered little

SPIRITED LOU - placed in restricted room by an outside runner racing into the first bend. Weakened final bend. Stewards spoke to driver R May regarding the incident racing into the first bend with Mr May advising that due to his runner being best suited to being saved for one run, he elected to restrain to allow GEORGIE ZUKOV to shift inwards in front of him as the pace had increased at this stage and his runner had been unable to maintain contact with the horse he was trailing. Mr May added that his horse had also lay inwards at this time. Stewards noted Mr May's comments.

4-3bk otr,up wdr tn,warmd up wd

1x1-3bk otr,4bk,inr tn,handy inr

MELTON MAGNATE - held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages.

Eased,3-4bk inr,off,unwound wdst

Chkd,12-11th,6bk inr,held up,tidy

MELTON MAGNATE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

6th,1x1 950,askd tn,imprvd mid

MELTON MAGNATE - driver R May advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to the cord breaking. Mr May 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 $250.

5bk inr,4bk otr 900,thru mid,sound

MELTON MAGNATE - over-raced middle stages. Held up middle stages of the run home. Shifted out near the 50m checking JUST FOXIN (T Williams) which paced roughly after striking the sulky wheel of MELTON MAGNATE. Driver R May defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting ground and checking an outside runner. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $300.

6bk otr,hookd wdst tn,strong wd

MELTON MAGNATE - driver R May advised he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord breaking. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

3wd,prkd,1x1,3bk 900,solid mid

6-5bk otr,held up 4bk tn,off,smart

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,brief interest

Brk start,never cght up after

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

Trld the trip,thru,tried hard

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

5-4-3bk otr,up,prkd 900,won fight

LORD MUDRICK - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

3bk otr,3-4wd tn,one-paced mid

LORD MUDRICK - paced roughly when racing over the crossing near the 1750m.

Prkd,up,ld 600,fght,cght,brave

3wd cvr,urgd,prkd 600,2nd tn,wiltd

The start was delayed due to LORD MUDRICK requiring farrier attention.

8th,3-4bk otr,wd cvr 600,pluggd

LORD MUDRICK - over-raced middle stages.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn-150,smart

LORD MUDRICK - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

5bk otr,detchd 900,8th tn,tidy wd