Westport Trotting Club Inc

Slow,9-8th,4-3bk otr,battld mid

Slow,4bk inr 1400,off rear tn,plggd

GINAS MAJESTY - began awkwardly crowding an inside runner. Lay inwards near the 1100m striking track markers.

Slow,3bk otr,up,ld 800,brk 300

GINAS MAJESTY - broke near the 300m then hung inwards hampering an inside runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Slow,chkd,6bk inr,off,imprvd inr

GINAS MAJESTY - hampered by breaking runners after 250m.

Brk,5bk inr,4bk otr,whackd away

GINAS MAJESTY - trotted roughly near the 1100m.

Rear inr,3wd,prkd 1200,tiring tn

GINAS MAJESTY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1900m. Over-raced middle stages.

10th,4bk otr,prkd 900,askd,tired

5-4th,prkd 700,askd tn,felt pinch

GINAS MAJESTY - trotted roughly in the early stages. Again trotted roughly in the run home.

5-6th,3bk otr,3wd,prkd tn,fght hrd

GINAS MAJESTY - shifted inwards near the 1300m simultaneously to KING OF DIAMONDS progressing forward and then hung inwards placing KING OF DIAMONDS in restricted room briefly. Returned to the assembly area with a small amount of blood present in a nostril. A post-race veterinary examination confirmed the mare was not a bleeder.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,steady inr

GINAS MAJESTY - driver K Cameron was issued a warning to exercise greater care when shifting ground shortly after the start crowding an inside runner.

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

Trld-3-4bk inr,imprvd,held up

BEVRON - held up late in the run home.

Up,trld,3bk inr,carted bk,steady

Prkd,1x1,3bk 1000,1-paced mid

3bk otr,pushd wd 800,chkd/brk 700

OPAWA PEAK - weakened from the 900m and then hung outwards simultaneously to the improving BEVRON hanging inwards near the 800m and locked wheels hampering a trailing runner and was retired from the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

3-4bk inr,flat 500,no extra inr

BEVRON - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

3wd,prkd,3bk 1300,tight,battld

BEVRON - began awkwardly.

Soon trld,waitd,thru,honest inr

BEVRON - driver R Holmes was issued a warning for crowding an inside runner racing into the first bend. Mr Holmes 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 imposed a fine of $300.

1x1 the trip,chkd 350,steady inr

BEVRON - hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home.

Brk badly start,brk,never in touch

KNOWING ME - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Broke again rounding the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Soon ld,set terms,held them nicely

7-6th,brk 1300,never in touch after

KNOWING ME - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

13th,brk 1900,pulled up after

KNOWING ME - broke near the 1900m losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Brk start,brk 1600,no hope after

KNOWING ME - fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again at the 1600m losing all chance.

Led,set terms,kickd tn,held best

KNOWING ME - driver P Davis advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,led,brk 1800,detatched after

KNOWING ME - fractious prior to the start and broke briefly as the barrier was released. Broke again near the 1700m hampering trailing runners and losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Up,ld,trld,3bk 600,lackd kick inr

ILLEGAL ALIEN - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Up,led,trld 1250,thru,smart,nabbd

Up,ld,trld 1800,cartd bk,off,good

ILLEGAL ALIEN - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Big early ld,hdd 400,felt pinch

ILLEGAL ALIEN - weakened rounding the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small superficial abrasion to a hind heel.

Trld,ld 2200,kickd well,cght 100

ILLEGAL ALIEN - trainer B Hope advised the mare has had its joints treated since last racing.

Up,ld 2400,hassld 800-tn,fght,cght

Soon led,joind turn,fght well

Ld,trld,3bk 1800,off tn,tried hard

Wide,led 2000,trail,3pegs,no impact

PORT PEGASUS - lay in first bend. Raced wide early. Lay in near the 1000m dislodging track marker. Lay in final bend contacting track marker. Weakened over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Hurrell advised that the gelding may be better suited to shorter distances.

Mid otr,3w,parkd bell,gone 400

PORT PEGASUS - raced greenly on the bend near the 900m. Lost contact with the runner in front rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Handy,parkd,led,trail,3bk,plugd

Bk otr,3w bell,back in,ok up inner

Mid otr,flat 500,battled away

6th,last,3w,parkd bell,battld awy

PORT PEGASUS - lay inwards final bend.

Slow,6bk otr,rear mid tn,chkd,brk

OUR PEGASUS PEARL - hampered near the 350m and broke losing all chance.

Trld-3bk inr,off,waitd,brk 200

OUR PEGASUS PEARL - broke near the 200m losing its chance.

3-4bk inr,1x1,up tn,strong,nabbd

OUR PEGASUS PEARL - driver D Morrison admitted a breach of Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards passing the 1400m forcing FEARLESS to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Morrison's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 7 July 2024 (2 days). Mr Morrison was also warned for failing to concede his position at the earliest opportunity when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner passing the 800m. Mr Morrison was further spoken to advisedly for the manner in which he urged his runner with the reins in the run home.

5th,5-4bk inr,last tn,cheeky mid

OUR PEGASUS PEARL - R Holmes was an authorised driver change replacing driver D Morrison due to the weather conditions.

4th,4bk inr,waited,steady in mid

3-4-5bk otr,tight 400,imprvd inr

OUR PEGASUS PEARL - held up rounding the final bend.

Made ld,dictated terms,held nicely

The start was delayed by approximately 7 minutes when SWEET OLIVIA reared and came down in the sulky of OUR PEGASUS PEARL unseating Driver A Poutama who was uninjured in this incident. SWEET OLIVIA underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Sent to the unruly position at the request of Driver D Butcher. A warning was placed on SWEET OLIVIA's barrier manners.

Prkd,ld,trld 1950,off 400,too slick

OUR PEGASUS PEARL - Driver A Poutama reported that he had not activated the deafeners due to having the field covered.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1150,prkd tn,fght,fdd

OUR PEGASUS PEARL - lay inwards rounding the first bend. Hampered final bend by a weakening runner.

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

Mid-bk otr,thru mid,no kick

Prkd,no cvr,felt pinch tn,faded

SODS LAW - weakened in the run home.

4-5bk inr,6bk 800,1-paced inr

SODS LAW - lay inwards striking a track marker rounding the final bend.

Led,trld,3bk 1700,held up tn,steady

SODS LAW - hung inwards and struck a track marker near the 300m when being held up.

Trail thrghout,solid bid lane

Up,ld,trld 1000,thru,sharpest

Up,ld 2200,kickd tn,just held on

Soon led,set terms,never caught

3rd,brk 1600,detached,no threat

SODS LAW - broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Slow,3rd,4bk inr 1000,3bk otr,sound

Soon 4bk otr,thru inr,held up,brk

BRIAN BEATT - hampered late in the run home after locking wheels with THE CHASE.

6-5bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,thru,good inr

THE CHASE - held up early in the run home.

Soon trld,waited,went close inr

3bk otr,1x1,up 600,ld 400,easy

Thru,6bk inr,held up 400,imprvd

THE CHASE - held up final bend. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

7th,1x1,prkd 1200,fading by 600

DANCING GLENIS - shifted outwards near the 2100m with THE CHASE racing wider on the track. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule where it was established that DANCING GLENIS had commenced to shift outwards prior to THE CHASE reaching its sulky wheel and no further action was required. Over-raced and trotted roughly through the middle stages.

Bk otr,into 1x1,flat turn,fair

Thru,4bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,gone 400

PRINCE TEKA - weakened final bend.

Prkd,ld 1300,askd,run down 150

PRINCE TEKA - raced wide early.

3-4bk otr,3wd 1000,postd,faded

PRINCE TEKA - raced wide from the 1100m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Strght to ld,set terms,swampd 150

Ld bid,trld 1800,off 3rd 600,honest

PRINCE TEKA - lay inwards and struck track markers final bend.

Ld,set terms,joind,hdd 150,peakd

Prkd,trld 1500,thru,no pick-up inr

3bk otr-1x1,3bk 900,1x1 tn,battld

Up,ld 1800,joind,askd,hdd 150

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.

Prkd,1x1 700,held up tn-100,tidy

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

Soon 1x1,flat tn,tried hard inr

MARTHA STUART - pre-race warmed. A trotting pad slipped from underneath the bandage in the run home. The bandages were inspected and found to be securely fastened with co-trainers J & I Thomas deemed not to be at fault.

1x1,3bk otr,1x1,pushd 3wd,pluggd

4th,4bk inr,held up tn-150,pluggd

MARTHA STUART - crowded by an outside runner rounding the final bend and struck several track markers in consequence.

Ld,trld,ld,trld 1200,held up,sound

MARTHA STUART - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

6bk inr,7bk 700,off,bt slows inr

Brk badly start,never a hope after

HERE COMES JANE - fractious prior to the start. Slow in the early stages and trotted roughly losing considerable ground.

Brk badly,didn't settle,distanced

HERE COMES JANE - broke at the start losing all chance.

Soon 3bk otr,off tn,brk 300,distant

HERE COMES JANE - broke leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

5bk otr,7bk inr,inr tn,handy mid

HERE COMES JANE - held up early in the run home.

Soon brk,never in touch after

HERE COMES JANE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Led,trld 1800,waitd,thru,1-paced

3wd,prkd,1x1 1000,steady,brk 100

HERE COMES JANE - raced wide early. Broke near the 100m losing all chance.

Ld,held ld,joind,shruggd them off

HERE COMES JANE - driver P Davis advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

9th,brk 1300,3bk otr tn,faded

DESBOIS - broke near the 1300m losing ground.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,off,steady

Wd,5-3bk otr,rough/fading 600,brk

DESBOIS - raced wide early. Trotted roughly when weakening rounding the final bend and broke near the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have lost a front shoe with no other obvious abnormalities.

Soon brk,forlorn chase afterwards

DESBOIS - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1100,off,sound