Kaikoura Trotting Club Inc

Trld-3bk inr,4bk,waited,handy inr

4th,4-bk inr,1x1,wd 650,ld 500,easy

DAWN TO DARK - driver A White admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations 4.4 in that he crossed his reins to perform a celebratory gesture prior to the finish. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

7th otr,wd cvr rear 450,wdst,strong

DAWN TO DARK - driver A White will be spoken to regarding failing to immediately pull up following the race and return to the designated check in area.

Chkd,10th otr,5-bk,plggd away gap

3wd cvr,prkd 900,fght bravely str

DAWN TO DARK - shifted inwards near the 1150m briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver S Ottley was issued a warning.

9th,3bk otr 1200,wider tn,honest

Nice trip otr,peeled,ran on stoutly

DAWN TO DARK - driver J Brownlee 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 Brownlee's Amateur Driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 16 August 2026 (6 weeks).

5bk otr,3-4wd cvr,tried hard wdst

Wd,eased,wd 11th 750,wdr,too tough

DAWN TO DARK - raced wide early.

Gate spd,led-3bk inr,off,smart mid

4-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,warmd up

SACETAS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Soon prkd,no cvr,askd tn,fght,fdd

SACETAS - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,prkd,askd tn,felt pinch

SACETAS - weakened early in the run home.

Found 1x1,loomd,chased hard mid

Gate spd,trld,gone 600,had issue

SACETAS - weakened from the 700m hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

Gate spd,ld 1700,set terms,comfy

SACETAS - driver R Harrison advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gate spd,ld 1800,very dominant

1x1-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,smartest mid

Trld-3bk inr,held up,no gaps,good

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - held up until late in the run home.

Soon 3bk otr,angld tn,cheeky wdst

5th,lckd whls,parkd,fght gamely

RYLAN CHARLIE - locked sulky wheels with ALWAYS BE BATMAN near the 1800m when that runner lay inwards.

Soon prkd,no cvr,fght tn,bested

Gt spd,led,soon trail,best lane

Soon 1x1,1x2,peeld 500,steady

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - lay in over the concluding stages. Driver H Douglas reported a sulky tyre had deflated during the running.

3-4pegs,tidy chase,tight room late

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - over-raced middle stages. Held up early stages of the run home.

5th,4pegs bell,nice wn clear late

Mid-bk otr,3w cvr,up tn,solid

TRAIN STATION - raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

Last,angld 400,chargd late widest

TRAIN STATION - connections advised that the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing. Junior driver R Black briefly dropped his foot from the sulky footrest when activating gear near the 150m. Shifted inwards on several occasions in the run home and again over the concluding stages having to be straightened.

Gt spd,wd,led 1700,fading turn

TRAIN STATION - raced wide early. Weakened over the concluding stages.

Gt spd,led thrghout,clear,naild

TRAIN STATION - lay inwards and shifted down into the passing lane throughout the home straight. Driver B Williamson was issued with a warning for failing to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Bk otr,3w cvr 700,ok widest

TRAIN STATION - raced three wide with cover from the 700m.

5th,1x1,3w,led bell,too big

Last,drag up 400,tidy chase

TRAIN STATION - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Lay inwards at stages in the run home having to be straightened by driver B Williamson.

Trail,3-4pegs,fading by trn

A false start was declared when BY CHANCE broke in the score up and brushed the mobile arm which in turn caused TRAIN STATION to break hampering second line runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of BY CHANCE. Driver M Hurrell elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

Led,trail,3bk,out late,nice,unlcky

SECRET AGENT MAN - held up final bend and in the early stages of the run home. Stewards questioned driver N Williamson regarding his decision not to shift wider on the track near the 700m when the opportunity existed prior to being covered by SEMBA. Mr Williamson explained that the gelding was not travelling well during the running and for this reason he was reluctant to improve outwards and race without cover due to the very blustery head winds encountered in the back straight. After considering his explanation, Stewards were satisfied Mr Williamson's actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further. Mr Williamson admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 100m when shifting ground outwards checking and hampering outside runners. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Mid otr,peeld 600,swept up,nice

Soon parkd,fght on strongly

Trld-3bk inr,4bk,off,4wd tn,sound

SECRET AGENT MAN - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed lameness in the right hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

3wd,prkd 1500-tn,fght gamely,hdd

SECRET AGENT MAN - raced wide early.

Ld-3bk inr,3bk otr,off,swoopd 100

Trail,3-4bk,off 650,up,batld on ok

SECRET AGENT MAN - held up final bend and in the early stages of the run home. Stewards questioned driver N Williamson regarding his decision not to shift wider on the track near the 700m when the opportunity existed prior to being covered by SEMBA. Mr Williamson explained that the gelding was not travelling well during the running and for this reason he was reluctant to improve outwards and race without cover due to the very blustery head winds encountered in the back straight. After considering his explanation, Stewards were satisfied Mr Williamson's actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further. Mr Williamson admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 100m when shifting ground outwards checking and hampering outside runners. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

5-6bk otr,thru mid rear tn,sound

SEMBA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Prkd,into ld 2000,joined 600,too gd

Wd,prkd,urged to ld 1000,attckd,fdd

Soon prkd,no cvr,tried hard inr

SEMBA - over-raced middle stages.

Thru,ld,trld 2300-tn.tried hard inr

SEMBA - began awkwardly after the barrier strand briefly tangled around this runner's legs. Driver T Williams was issued with a warning for anticipating the start.

Mid,pressd 2 lead 1800,fght well

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,4w,fght solidly

Trld,held up badly tn,steady mid

Wd,3-bk otr,wd 600,4w,ld 125m,cght

SEMBA - raced four wide from the 500m.

Up,trld,held up badly,steady inr

MYSTERY BEACH - held up rounding the final bend.

7th,to 1x1 1500,off tn,solid mid

MYSTERY BEACH - driver G Thornley advised the near side hopple shortener had failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled.

6th,6-bk inr,prkd,cvr 1100,chkd 500

MYSTERY BEACH - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

4bk inr,5bk 600 & off,pluggd wd

MYSTERY BEACH - over-raced middle stages.

3wd,up,led 1300,joind tn,swampd

Prkd,3-5bk inr,3bk otr,useful wd

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 800,waitd,steady

MYSTERY BEACH - driver D Williams was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Soon led,trld 1500,held up,sound

Brk,dist 9th,4bk otr,wd tn,imprvd

MYSTERY BEACH - broke at the start losing ground.

Led,3bk inr 1200,waitd,tidy inr

3-4bk otr,wd cvr tn,strong bid wd

7th otr,3-bk 700,wd 400,plggd away

3-bk mrks,off 550,held up,late mrks

THE JOLLY ROGER - held up early in the run home.

Eased,wd rear 600,wdr top,no punch

THE JOLLY ROGER - back from position at the candy pole. Driver J Dunn was issued a warning.

9th otr,5-bk,held up,tidy late mrks

THE JOLLY ROGER - held up briefly passing the 150m.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,cut ldr bk

THE JOLLY ROGER - Driver M White's right foot slipped from the sulky footrest passing the 100m after he activated the removable deafeners.

7th otr,4-bk bell,wdst,sound effort

Trld out,4-bk 1400,off,blkd,tidy wd

THE JOLLY ROGER - hung inwards and raced inside track markers near the 1300m with the trailing LEO LINCOLN dislodging a marker. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru lane,powerful

7th inr,prkd,cvr bell,blkd,tidy inr

IRON BRIGADE - held up final bend and early in the run home. Stewards questioned driver T Williams regarding the driving tactics he adopted and whether there was an opportunity to shift outwards near the 650m prior to being covered by the improving SEASIDE CROFT. Mr Williams explained that as he was following the favoured JOYRIDE(AUS) which appeared to be travelling well, he elected to remain in this position taking into account the distance remaining in the race. Mr Williams also advised that he has been required to work hard in the early stages after starting from a 30 metre handicap. After considering his explanation, Stewards were satisfied his decision was not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

14th otr,wd cvr,prkd,ld 1000,cut bk

4bk otr,up,prkd 1200,felt pinch str

3rd inr,3-bk 1200,waited,bold late

IRON BRIGADE - held up early in the run home.

3rd,up,ld,trld 1700,thru,fght inr

1x1,to prkd 500,kept coming mid

IRON BRIGADE - over-raced middle stages.

9-8th,5bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,classy

4th inr,3-bk,off 350,purposeful fin

13th otr,wd cvr,prkd,cvr,off,too gd

3rd inr,3-bk,off,ld 1300,too strong

Brk,detachd,8th,3bk otr,tidy wdst

TACT TEVA - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,swoopd tn,easy

TACT TEVA - raced wide from the 1250m.

Brk,7th,3bk otr 1200,off tn,swooped

TACT TEVA - broke at the start losing ground.

Led,trld,3bk 800,waitd,useful inr

TACT TEVA - lay inwards leaving the final bend striking a track marker.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,sped wn clr

TACT TEVA - lay out late in the score up placing DECEPTIVE LEE in restricted room. Held up final bend and early stages of the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1350,thru,classy