Westport Trotting Club Inc

Ld,trld 1650,thru lane,stout effort

Prkd,ld,trld 2000,thru,cut ldr down

DEM BONES DEM BONES - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1700m.

9th otr,4-bk,wd 400,bttld away gap

4bk otr,3wd,ld 1800,tackld,swampd

DEM BONES DEM BONES - weakened final bend.

Soon trld,held up tn,pluggd inr

DEM BONES DEM BONES - hampered by a breaking runner passing the 2100m.

3rd,up,ld,trld 1200,held up,sound

1x1-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,gritty

DEM BONES DEM BONES - forced to race wider on the track near the 1100m.

Slow,4bk inr,held up tn,never clear

DEM BONES DEM BONES - held up throughout the run home. Driver B Hope advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

4-5bk otr,detachd 500,wd tn,big

A false start was declared when SILVERLININGS swung sideways just prior to the start and made contact with the sulky of BLINK N BONES resulting in DIDJABRINGTHEBUBBLES and DEM BONES DEM BONES being checked. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the horse will remain for future standing starts.

Up,brk 2450,distanced after

NIGHT LIFE - broke after 100m losing all chance.

Up,ld,trld,3bk inr,waitd,thru,brk

NIGHT LIFE - broke near the 200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

3-4bk inr,thru mid,hung,brk 120

NIGHT LIFE - hung inwards early stages of the run home then broke near the 120m losing all chance.

Slow,5-4bk otr,3wd 900,droppd out

NIGHT LIFE - raced three wide from the 900m. Weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Brk start,never in touch after

NIGHT LIFE - broke at the start losing all chance.

3-4-5bk inr,rough/fading by 1100

NIGHT LIFE - broke briefly near the 1400m after being hampered by a dislodged track marker. Broke again near the 1000m losing ground. Trotted roughly when weakening final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Up,ld,trld 1600,thru,stylish inr

3rd,3bk inr,held up,imprvd inr

NIGHT LIFE - held up early in the run home.

Thru,4th,brk 1350,up,ld 800,comfy

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke near the 1350m losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Brk start,detachd,5bk otr 600,brk

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after stumbling in the stabling area and was cleared to start. Broke as the start was effected losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again near the 300m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer/driver G Smith.

1x1,prkd,brk 1800,brk 1100,distant

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - trainer G Smith was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to present the gelding on course. Mr Smith was also warned for failing to have mudguards affixed. Broke near the 1800m losing ground. Hampered near the 1100m and struck several track markers after being crowded and broke near the 1000m losing all chance. Mr Smith was warned for the manner in which he restrained his breaking runner near the 900m.

Brk badly start,no hope afterwards

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

4th,chkd/brk 2200,dist 9th,battld

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - hampered and broke rounding the first bend with the near side number coming detached while in a break losing ground. Weakened final bend.

3wd,4-5bk inr,held up,cheeky inr

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - held up final bend.

Slow,5bk otr,brk 1200,distanced

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - slow to begin. Broke near the 1200m losing all chance.

Slow,rear otr,brk 1900,distant,brk

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke at the start checking a trailing runner losing ground. Broke again near the 1900m losing considerable ground. Broke on a further occasion near the 450m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Brk 2200,never a factor,brk on tn

SPECIAL EFFECTS - trotted roughly over the early stages. Broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Connections advised they will be changing the shoeing prior to the second day.

1x1-3bk otr,prkd,1x1 & fading 700

SPECIAL EFFECTS - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Soon prkd,no cvr,brk 400,gone

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

1x1-4bk otr,thru mid,ok in gaps

5th,brk 2000,distanced after

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke near the 2000m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Lobd 1x1,broke 1800,out

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke passing the 1800m losing all chance.

4th,parkd 800,faded in str

Brk start,tailed off,never a player

SODS LAW - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at the NZ Metropolitan TC meeting on 28 February and was cleared to start. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,rough 800,faded out

SODS LAW - weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

Chkd early,6th,4-bk inr,off,no dash

SODS LAW - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

3-4th,4bk inr,off rear tn,very flat

Brk badly,detachd,nvr in touch

SODS LAW - broke at the start losing all chance.

3rd,3bk inr,trld 600,did best inr

Connections advised Stewards on 6 January that SODS LAW has had a fetlock treated since last racing.

Wd,1x1,4-3bk inr,waited,fair inr

5th,4-5bk inr,6bk otr,fading 500

SODS LAW - weakened from the 500m.

3-4bk inr,5bk,4bk 900,pluggd inr

Mid-bk otr,thru mid,no kick

Wd,made ld 1650,dictated,too strong

3 & 4-bk mrks,fght soundly on pegs

Gate spd,led,kickd,bestd 100

4bk otr,wdst rear tn,sustaind dash

Slow,4bk otr,3wd 600,handy mid

MARTHA STUART - shifted outwards as the start was effected crowding outside runners. Raced wide from the 800m.

5-6bk inr,1x1,prkd,ld tn,just cght

MARTHA STUART - shifted outwards in the run home. Driver C Dalgety reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking. Mr Dalgety was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Gate spd,trld,3bk 1150,off,steady

9th,4bk otr,3-4wd tn,smart,nabbd

MARTHA STUART - raced wide from the 750m

4-3bk otr,angld wd,worked hard wd

MARTHA STUART - began awkwardly.

4wd,3wd,prkd 1000,very brave,cght

MARTHA STUART - raced wide early.

9th otr,5bk,wd cvr 600,chkd,bt slws

ZSAZSA BINX - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,cght late

Mid,left parkd 1100,fght on ok

1x1,prkd,ld 1700,kickd,too stylish

Soon brk,detached,never caught up

ZSAZSA BINX - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Led,held ld,askd,fght,hdd 100,fght

Soon trld,waited tn,tried hard inr

ZSAZSA BINX - connections reported the mare has had its hocks treated since last racing.

3-4bk inr,3bk 800,off rear,ok wd

Prkd,ld,trld 1200,thru,smart,nabbd

Lead bid,prkd,1x1 700,gone 600

ZSAZSA BINX - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised she was disappointed with the effort and the mare had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high respiratory rate and slow recovery with blood tests recommended. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Chkd,6th,6-bk inr,off,wdst top,bold

BRIAN BEATT - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Over-raced middle stages.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1600,wd cvr,bttld on

BRIAN BEATT - over-raced early stages.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,flat 400,wilted

BRIAN BEATT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m.

Led,trail,3-4-5pegs,off,ran on ok

BRIAN BEATT - over-raced middle stages. Driver K Tomlinson's foot briefly slipped from the sulky footrest near the 150m.

Trld,3-bk 1400,angled 250m,slick wd

Slow,3bk otr-1x1,held up badly,good

BRIAN BEATT - broke at the start losing ground.

Found 1x1,up 3-4wd tn,1-paced

Soon 3bk inr,to inr tn,steady inr

3bk inr,held up tn,off,sound mid

Up,ld 1850,joind tn,hdd 200,steady

Slw,5th gap inr,off 350,bold on inr

BEVRON - slow early losing ground. Lay in rounding the final turn and raced over several track markers with one being dislodged.

7th,brk 5th 2200m,contained after

BEVRON - broke near the 2200m losing all chance.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,stout fin

5th inr,5-bk,prkd,cvr 1900,off,fght

BEVRON - lay in early in the run home having to be corrected.

Cut breeze,cvr 750,brk,out of play

BEVRON - broke near the 800m losing all chance.

Blew the start badly,pulled up

BEVRON - contacted by an outside runner shortly after the start and broke losing all chance.

7th,3bk otr,3wd cvr,sound mid-wd

BEVRON - raced wide from the 800m.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk otr,off,kept comin

3rd gap,3-bk inr,off,wd 350,strong

BEVRON - lay inwards rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

4th inr,1x1 1900,off top,up shadows

Left prkd,cvr 1600,4-bk,wd tn,stout

Chkd,8th gap,wdst tn,punishing fin

LOVE WALKED IN - hampered in the score up and was out of position at the start.

10th inr,4-bk,off,held up,potent wd

LOVE WALKED IN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6-5bk otr,3wd,prkd,brk 500,done

LOVE WALKED IN - pre-race warmed. Broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Eased,9th,5bk inr,thru,steady,brk

LOVE WALKED IN - pre-race warmed. Awkwardly placed inside PENELOPE HALL and T K MEGASTAR near the 150m and in consequence raced over several track markers having to be restrained. Again held up near the 50m and as a result broke losing ground. Stewards will speak to driver B Hope regarding the manner he drove near the 150m in the coming days. Mr Hope was issued a warning for attempting a marginal run near the 150m.

5bk otr,up 3-5wd tn then brk,done

LOVE WALKED IN - raced wide from the 800m. Broke rounding the final bend losing its chance.

4-5bk inr,off,3wd,off,chased hard

LOVE WALKED IN - hung inwards at various stages during the running.

Rear,5bk inr,3bk otr,held up,ok inr

Connections advised Stewards on 5 December that LOVE WALKED IN has been served since last racing.

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr top,no zip

Brk,wd,prkd 1600,wd top,fght in gap

BROTHER LOVE - broke at the start and shifted inwards checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

Ld out,trld 850,off,brk 3rd 450 out

BROTHER LOVE - underwent a veterinary examination prior to the race and was passed fit to start. Broke near the 400m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.

Brk badly start,tacked on,no extra

BROTHER LOVE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened from the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed symptoms of muscle tie up.

Ld out,trld 1300,thru,fght stoutly

BROTHER LOVE - shifted outwards as the start was effected briefly crowding an outside runner.

Ld,trld,3bk 1500,waitd,honest inr

BROTHER LOVE - over-raced middle stages. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had viewed the replays and were satisfied the horse had not breached the barrier strand and started in advance of its mark.

Ld,trld,3bk 2000,inr tn,honest inr

BROTHER LOVE - over-raced middle stages.

Thru,led 1850,joind,swampd 200

Brk start,5-6bk inr,battld at back

There was a delay to the start when BROTHER LOVE and GRETTYMAC were fractious.

Ld,trld 2150,thru,no extra inr

A false start was declared due to BROTHER LOVE shifting out just prior to the start being effected hampering an outside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5-4-3bk otr,to 2nd 500,gritty mid

GRETTYMAC - fractious prior to the start.

Prkd,up,ld,trld 1500,thru,battld

Up,led,trld 2000,off 300,useful mid

GRETTYMAC - over-raced middle stages. Driver K Butt was warned for being late to arrive at the start area.

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 850,fght,swampd

Gate spd,ld,trld 1150,thru,good inr

3rd,1x1,led 1300,joind,run down

GRETTYMAC - trotted roughly late in the run home.

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,sound bid mid

Stood at start,pulled up after

There was a delay to the start when BROTHER LOVE and GRETTYMAC were fractious.

3wd,ld 1300,1x1 600,off,dashd best

GRETTYMAC - raced wide early.

Eased bk,brk 1600,distanced

FORGIVENESS - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.

Eased,3-bk otr,wdst tn,sound effort

FORGIVENESS - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

6th,to 1x1 1100,up,gritty mid

Soon 5bk otr,hookd wdst,big wd

FORGIVENESS - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Lay inwards over the concluding stages and trotted roughly.

3wd,4bk otr-1x1,tired from 400

FORGIVENESS - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Forced to race wide for a short distance near the 1900m after being hampered. Weakened final bend.

Soon 3bk otr,3wd 550,2nd tn,fdd

4bk otr,3wd,postd 1000,rough/fdd

FORGIVENESS - raced wide from the 1500m. Weakened from the 600m.

11-10th,4-5bk otr,brk 500,battld

FORGIVENESS - raced wide early. Broke near the 500m losing all chance.

5th,prkd,3bk otr,wd cvr tn,solid

FORGIVENESS - raced wide early.

4-5bk otr,3-4wd 700,unleashd wd

FORGIVENESS - forced to race wide from the 700m.