Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc

Soon 5bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,steady

SWEET GLORY - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

8th pegs,4-bk 1800,failed to run on

SWEET GLORY - weakened in the run home.

Wd,prkd,4-bk 1000,off,held up,sound

SWEET GLORY - held up early in the run home.

9th otr,5-bk,unable to quicken up

8th pegs,5-bk 1600,plggd away mrks

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,pshd wdr,no fin

SWEET GLORY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Ottley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1200,off,ran on nicely

Left prkd,cvr 950,unable to fire up

SWEET GLORY - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Soon 4bk otr,angld 200,honest wd

BUDDY REIGN - over-raced and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of SON OF DOC near the 1950m resulting in a slight easing of the pace.

Found trl,waitd tn,battld up inr

4-5th,4bk inr,off rear tn,battled

BUDDY REIGN - weakened leaving the final bend.

Led,trld 2150,urged 500,weakened

BUDDY REIGN - weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner. Crowded rounding the final bend striking track markers.

Led-3bk inr,askd tn,stuck on ok inr

1x1,prkd 1700,feeling pinch by 600

BUDDY REIGN - weakened from the 600m.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 450,held up,plggd

BUDDY REIGN - held up final bend and early in the run home.

6th,4-bk inr 1900,whacked away gap

Soon trld,waitd,thru,tried hard inr

Ld,trld,3-bk 2100,off,whacked away

5-bk mrks,4-bk 500,off,ran on gap

Sped to ld,3-bk 1000,off,brk in 5th

NORMIE STEAD - held up early in the run home. Broke briefly near the 120m losing ground.

Prkd,cvr 1900 wd 450,fght on in gap

Mid-bk otr,angld widr,batld

NORMIE STEAD - broke at the start losing ground.

Soon trail,1 off run,only steady

Prkd,trld,3-bk 2000,off,outfinished

Ld,trld,3-bk,chkd,flat 4th 400,fght

NORMIE STEAD - hampered by a breaking runner near the 550m.

Wd,prkd,cvr,shffld,lacked final zip

NORMIE STEAD - raced wide early.

Gate spd,trld 1600-tn,1-paced inr

13th otr,7-bk 1050,lacked dash mid

3 & 4-bk mrks,sound fin along pegs

7th otr,shffld,wd cvr rear,bold wdr

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - raced wide with cover from the 900m.

Wd cvr,prkd,cvr 1100,off top,strong

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - raced wide early.

Trld,3-bk 1600,off,chkd 250,useful

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - held up early in the run home. Locked wheels with RED WINE KISSES near the 250m losing ground.

Wd cvr,prkd,4-bk 600,no final zip

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - raced wide early and middle stages.

Chkd,8th otr,3-bk,4-bk,off,sound wd

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Brk on dispatch,5bk inr,imprvd inr

THE HIGHLANDER - broke shortly after the start hampering an outside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

8th,4-bk inr 1200,off,no final kick

THE HIGHLANDER - junior driver R Harrison, who declined assistance from a Senior driver, was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to activate the hopple shorteners.

10th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 450,sound wdst

THE HIGHLANDER - driver M Holbrough was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3-bk mrks to trn,held up,off,stout

THE HIGHLANDER - held up until late in the run home.

8th inr,6-bk 1000,held up,tidy mrks

THE HIGHLANDER - held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages.

Gun run mrks,thru,tried hard,denied

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,flew late

THE HIGHLANDER - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver S Thornley advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

Bk otr,last,always at rear

THE HIGHLANDER - broke at the start losing ground.

1x1,3-bk 1400,wd cvr 700,plggd wdst

THE HIGHLANDER - raced wide from the 700m.

Wd,prkd,3-bk 1400,off,ran on in gap

Thru,4bk otr,wd rear tn,1-paced

Bk otr,3w train,ran on ok wide

RAKERO LIGHTNING - raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

Soon parkd,1x1 bell,folded up

RAKERO LIGHTNING - broke in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Mid otr,innr trn,no kick

RAKERO LIGHTNING - hung inwards and struck a track marker when weakening final bend. The over-check became detached during the running.

3-4pegs,off turn,only batld

DRAGON POWER - lay outwards rounding the final bend and when shifting ground near the 350m contacted the sulky wheel of RAKERO LIGHTNING. Driver H Douglas, who declined the assistance of a senior, was issued with a warning for the manner in which he drove at this stage of the race. When assessing this Stewards took into account there were no consequential effects. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the run home. Driver H Douglas advised he would be recommending gear changes.

Bk otr,3w cvr,postd 500,batld

RAKERO LIGHTNING - connections reported the mare would be racing in season. Had to be steadied near the 900m when there was a slight easing of the pace. Raced wide from the 850m.

Gt spd,led thrghout,comfy,2 big

RAKERO LIGHTNING - connections advised the mare would race without shoes. When questioned regarding the perceived improved performance trainer S Armour advised that gear changes, a better draw and training well in the lead up had resulted in today's forward showing, adding she was not surprised by the effort.

Last innr,last trn,batld rear

Bk otr,last,closer 600,ran on ok

Bk otr,flat turn,no impression

RAKERO LIGHTNING - weakened final bend. Driver A Armour reported the mare had been cross firing during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

6th,3bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,handy wd

8th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,plggd away

IVONA DADIC - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

3-4-5bk otr,well bk tn,bt slow 1

Soon 5pegs,last trn,only batld

9th inr,5-bk bell,off,wd rear,sound

IVONA DADIC - trainer W Stapleton was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified blinds.

Chkd,7th,5-bk inr,4-bk,held up,done

IVONA DADIC - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.

6th otr,left prkd bell,outfinished

Soon ld,allowed terms,too powerful

9th otr,wd cvr bell,posted,1x1,game

IVONA DADIC - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Raced three wide from the 1100m.

Eased,8th otr,3-bk,prkd 850,gallant

Gate spd,ld 1600-tn,kickd,fght,cght

4-3bk otr,hemmd in tn,imprvd inr

FLO MOTION - held up early in the run home.

4th,3bk inr,held up tn,1-paced inr

FLO MOTION - lay inwards racing into the first bend striking a track marker. Held up final bend.

Gate spd,trld,urged tn,felt pinch

FLO MOTION - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Eased,rear inr,6-bk,unable to spark

1x1-4bk otr,off rear,workd closer

Prkd,1x1 1400,up,strong mid

Prkd,ld bid,keen,askd,wiltd 100

6bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst rear tn,sound

FLO MOTION - raced three wide with cover from the 1000m.

Gate spd,prkd 1600-tn,askd,wilted

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - when questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the gelding failed to handle the track conditions today.

Gt spd,led thrghout,fght well,nabd

Soon 4pegs,off trn,solid mid

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - lay inwards passing the 1400m contacting and dislodging a track marker. Again lay inwards in the early stages of the run home.

Followd 1x1,hld up trn,batld widr

Soon 3pegs,steady up innr

3rd,prkd,cvr 1050,bttld away in mid

Wd,prkd 1400,cvr 600,flat 400,wknd

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Chkd,6th pegs,4-bk bell,not sighted

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start losing ground.

Gun run mrks,off top,chased stoutly

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - briefly placed in restricted room entering the first turn when an outside runner shifted ground inwards.

Lost ld dig,cvr 1500,off top,stout

Soon 1x1,waited tn,offered little

CHAL VEE POWER - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Curtin was unable to provide any tangible explanation.

Prkd,ld 1950,set terms,fght,hdd 150

3bk otr,5bk 900,pushd wd,no kick

CHAL VEE POWER - over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding had been hanging throughout causing her difficulty and she had been unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled. Miss Ottley was issued a warning for the manner she drove near the 200m when attempting to correct her hanging runner.

Prkd,3bk inr 2300,held up,sound inr

CHAL VEE POWER - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1600,flat 600m,no pick-up

CHAL VEE POWER - weakened final bend.

Wd,up prkd,cvr 900,whacked away mid

CHAL VEE POWER - raced wide early and middle stages.

Eased,rear inr,failed to get close

5th inr,4-bk bell,off 350,sound gap

4th inr,4-bk 1650,3-bk,held up,tidy

CHAL VEE POWER - out of position at the candy pole. Driver C DeFilippi was issued a warning. Held up early in the run home.

Brk,4bk inr 1400,no threat inr

CHAL VEE POWER - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4bk otr,sent 3wd 800,fght gamely

GEORGIE ZUKOV - raced three wide without cover from the 800m.

6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr rear 600,useful

10th inr,5bk 1000,held up,ran on wd

Brk,rear,7-bk inr,off,steady in mid

GEORGIE ZUKOV - broke at the start losing ground.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1100,3-bk,no pick-up

7th otr,wd cvr,prkd 900,outkicked

10th otr,5-bk,wd 1000,wdr,fght hard

The start was delayed due to GEORGIE ZUKOV becoming fractious checking an outside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Slw,brk early in rear,out of action

GEORGIE ZUKOV - over-raced early before breaking racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wd,up prkd,cvr 750,failed to spark

Eased,5bk otr,well bk tn,battld mid

Wd cvr,left prkd 1250,effort told

LONGVIEW TUI - raced wide throughout. Weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner.

Wd,prkd 1500,cvr 700,failed to fire

LONGVIEW TUI - raced wide early.

5th,prkd,cvr 1500,wd 400,tried hard

Gun run mrks,under pressure 500m

LONGVIEW TUI - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation. Stewards will follow up in coming days.

8th otr,shffld,wd cvr 700,stout wdr

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr top,no pick-up

6th,3wd,up,ld 1200,kept trucking

4th inr,4-bk 1900,off 600,4w,no fin

Wd,prkd,ld 1350,hdd top,stuck well

Eased,4bk inr 1150,off rear tn,ok

Wd,1x1 2300,flat 400,dropped away

There was a delay to the start due to FRANCO CHAPLIN being fractious in the score up hampering trailing runners however all horses were able to take up their allocated positions. FRANCO CHAPLIN was placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Trld,3-bk 1600,4bk,held up,fght mid

Broke score up,detached

FRANCO CHAPLIN - broke in the score up at the first attempt. Broke again in the score up at the second attempt losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Eased,rear inr,6-bk,failed to sight

FRANCO CHAPLIN - weakened early in the run home.