Westport Trotting Club Inc

Ld,trld,3bk 1400,waitd,plain inr

1x1,prkd 1700,drifting from 500

LETS GET TROPICAL - weakened passing the 550m.

3-4bk inr,waited,thru,no punch

6-7bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 600,peakd

5pegs,off,3w train,solid work wide

The start was delayed three minutes due to LETS GET TROPICAL requiring a change of sulky.

Eased,9th,4-5bk otr,battled inr

Led,trld 2100,waited,thru,honest

LETS GET TROPICAL - crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend.

5-6bk inr,off rear tn,steady mid

Gate spd,brk 1850,distancd,pulld up

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - broke after 150m checking and hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Slow,4bk otr,angld wd 350,handy wd

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Found 1x1,off tn,tried hard mid

Brk start,didn't settle,distanced

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

Trld,off,ld 2100,joind tn,wilted

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding had over-raced through the middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

3bk otr-1x1,3wd & ld 300,bested

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 1100,wdst tn,ok

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - raced wide from the 1100m.

4-6bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,steady wd

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

Gt spd,led,kickd up bell,gone trn

HIT THE LIGHTS - weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver K Green advised she was disappointed and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.

Gt spd,led thrghout,fght well

Last,angld trn,no impression

Soon trld,rough 500,thru,steady

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - shifted outwards and contacted the wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER near the 500m and broke with trailing runners being severely checked. Driver W Frost admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 500m when allowing his horse to shift outwards when activating gear and contact the sulky wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER and break resulting in trailing runners being severely checked with driver K McClintock being dislodged from the sulky of EVIDENTLY. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Frost's Amateur Driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 17 April 2025 (4 months).

Brk,4bk inr,4bk otr,up,pluggd mid

PICCADILLY PETE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced wider on the track near the 1800m when RUBY'S A DELIGHT shifted outwards.

4-6bk otr,wd rear tn,1-paced mid

Brk,5bk inr,5bk otr,cheeky inr

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

1x1 the trip,off tn,short bid mid

3wd,prkd 1400,fght tn,tight,honest

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - raced wide early.

6th,1x1 1100,off,tried hard mid-wd

5bk otr,3wd,prkd tn,honest mid

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - raced wide from the 900m.

3bk otr-1x1,up,2nd tn,led,nabbd

3wd,up,led 1150,fght,held best

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - locked wheels momentarily with EDGE OF REASON after 150m. Raced wide early. Attempted to ease near the 1200m hampering trailing runners.

Trld-4bk inr,off 350,sound in mid

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,short bid

MILLWOOD GODDESS - held up final bend.

7bk otr,wdst rear tn,warmd up wd

MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced wide early.

8bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn,fght,wiltd

MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced three wide with cover from the 1400m.

4bk otr the trip,off,steady bid wd

3-4-3bk otr,3wd 700,fght,peakd 100

MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced three wide without cover from the 900m.

3bk otr,1x1,3bk 800,solid,peaked

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.

4th inr,4-bk,held up rear,off,sound

HA'PENNY - raced erratically at various stages. Held up early final turn.

5bk inr,4bk otr,wd rear tn,battled

Slow,3-4bk inr,5bk 1200,fading 400

ONELOVEONELIFE - lay inwards striking a track marker passing the 1500m. Weakened final bend.

Ld bid,led 1250,tackld,run down 150

ONELOVEONELIFE - raced without the removable deafeners after they were unable to be applied prior to the start.

4bk otr,3wd cvr 500-tn,steady mid

Up,ld,held ld,askd,fght,bested

Trld-4bk inr 1200,off rear,bt slows

ONELOVEONELIFE - over-raced middle stages. Became awkwardly placed inside SWEET SPIRIT and raced roughly for a distance near the 600m. Driver M Maynard was shown a replay and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.

4bk otr-inr,thru,1-paced on inr

Found 1x1,off tns,short bid mid

3bk inr the trip,waitd,wilted inr

ONELOVEONELIFE - driver S Manawatu was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area.

4th,prkd 1150,urgd tn,felt pinch

ONELOVEONELIFE - weakened in the run home.

3bk otr,to 1x1 tn,tried hard mid

Trld the trip,off tn,offered little

Gt spd,led,soon trail,steady lane

Easd,4bk otr,3wd cvr,solid wd

FORD RULE - raced three wide with cover from the 1000m. Driver R Close advised the gelding had cast the near fore shoe during the running.

Gt spd,led,there 200,swampd

1x1-3bk otr,wd cvr tn,steady mid

FORD RULE - hung inwards and paced roughly rounding the final bend.

5bk otr,4bk inr,struggling tn,gone

Ld,trld,3bk inr 1300,waitd,pluggd

FORD RULE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Ld,held ld,tackld,fading from 600

FORD RULE - weakened from the 600m and struck a track marker near the 250m after being crowded by outside runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages to maintain the lead with the effort taking its toll over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4bk inr,waitd tn,honest,held up

FORD RULE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Soon trld,3bk inr 1200,held up,ok

BUDDY REIGN - held up early in the run home.

Eased,7-6bk inr,off tn,battld mid

4th,3bk inr 800,held up,lackd kick

BUDDY REIGN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

Eased,7bk otr,held up,fair mid-wd

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

Eased,5-6bk inr,buried tn,pluggd

Trld,3bk inr 1100,cartd 600,imprvd

BUDDY REIGN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Locked wheels briefly with PEARL'S A SINGER near the 450m when being steadied which resulted in the horse laying outwards. Driver K Cameron was warned for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 300m when placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Gate spd,trld,thru,1-paced inr

Gate spd,ld,set terms,fght,hdd,fght

Gate spd,ld,trld 1800,thru,honest

Trld-3bk inr,thru,strong chase inr

6bk otr,wdst rear tn,warmd up wd

HI HOPES - out of position at the start. Driver S Hill was issued a warning. Weakened final bend.

Up,ld,trld 1200,held up tn,plain

HI HOPES - weakened early in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Gate spd,ld,tackld 800,urgd tn,done

HI HOPES - weakened over the concluding stages.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,off tn,dashd

7th,4bk inr,off 400,held up,big inr

HI HOPES - held up final bend and until late in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the mare had been better suited to racing with cover and was down in grade from recent starts.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,fading 400

HI HOPES - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners and struck several track markers. Driver S Hill was issued a warning.

Eased,6bk otr,4bk inr,3wd cvr,sound

6-5-4bk otr,well bk tn,steady mid

Eased,7bk otr,last tn,plain inr

8th,4bk otr 800,angld,useful wd

Trld-3bk inr,held up,honest inr

MELANDO CHIEF - held up early in the run home.

4bk inr,5bk 1200,urgd tn,sound inr

6-7bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd mid

4-5bk otr,shuffled,fair up inr

Slow,rear,6bk inr,no threat up inr

MELANDO CHIEF - began awkwardly and attempted to buck. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4-3-4bk otr,wdst rear tn,battld

MELANDO CHIEF - fractious prior to the start and reared and fell to the track. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Slow,7-5bk inr,off 500,honest wd

ZIA BROMAC - broke at the start losing ground.

Brk,11th,3wd cvr,postd,felt pinch

ZIA BROMAC - raced wide from the 1400m.

Led,trld 1900,3bk 1200,5th tn,smart

ZIA BROMAC - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

Soon prkd,no cvr,askd tn,brave

Brk,4bk otr,weaved wdr tn,bt slows

ZIA BROMAC - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3wd,up,ld 1200,joind tn,beaten

ZIA BROMAC - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised that despite racing wide he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Brk,10th,6bk otr,inr tn,waitd,good

ZIA BROMAC - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Held up final bend.

4-5bk inr,5bk otr 500,held up,good

ZIA BROMAC - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

3wd,prkd 1900,askd tn,felt pinch

5-4bk inr,3bk tn,off,waitd,brk

ZIA BROMAC - broke at the start and shifted outwards and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of FLYING ASHES losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Broke near the 200m losing all chance when awkwardly placed close to the sulky of FLYING ASHES which was weakening and FLYAWAY which had shifted in marginally. Stewards questioned drivers R McIlwrick (FLYAWAY), D Ferguson (ITSAMONEYMAKER) and J Morrison (ZIA BROMAC) regarding this and after hearing from all parties, Stewards were unable to apportion blame onto any one horse or driver and took the matter no further.

Soon 3bk otr,wdr tn,strong bid wd

Trail,soon 3pegs,ok up innr

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

5bk otr,3wd cvr to tn,useful wdst

RAZORS EDGE - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 750m.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,tried hard inr

1x1,chkd,3wd,prkd,3bk,off,honest wd

RAZORS EDGE - hampered rounding the first bend. Driver J Geddes was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Gate spd,prkd 1200,fght gamely

3wd,prkd 1500,brief look tn,wiltd

RAZORS EDGE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2000m.

6bk otr,off wdst tn,tried hard wd

Wide,parkd,very brave in strgt

RAZORS EDGE - raced wide early.

Prkd,1x1,off tn,solid bid mid