Westport Trotting Club Inc

Brk,dist 4bk otr,fading from 700

RAPID RESPONSE - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 700m. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Soon 4pegs,thru mid,hld up,tidy

RAPID RESPONSE - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn-100,imprvd

RAPID RESPONSE - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Ld,trld,4bk inr 1400,angld,steady

RAPID RESPONSE - held up early in the run home. Driver H Orange's foot slipped from the sulky footrest near the 300m when activating gear and made contact with the gelding's hind leg. Stewards spoke to junior driver H Orange (assisted by S Ottley) and after viewing the replays it was deemed the contact had been accidental and no further action was required. Locked wheels briefly with ITZ ALL FIRED UP passing the 180m after that runner lay outwards.

9-8th,4bk inr,off 800 & chkd/brk

RAPID RESPONSE - checked by a breaking runner near the 700m losing all chance.

Prkd,1x1,shuffld 4bk,no impact wd

RAPID RESPONSE - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 600m.

Gate spd,ld 1700,joined,fght,peakd

Led thrghout,joind,fght hard

6-7bk otr,last tn,battled mid

RAPID RESPONSE - when questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel reported that the gelding was not suited to the tempo of the race.

Up,led 2400,fght,held them off

3rd,ld 1450,tackld,held ld,fght,fdd

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

DENNIS DENUTO - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. Mr Close admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 250m resulting in BETTERTHANDIVA (L Dobbs) and BETTERWITHBLING (S Hill) being hampered and KRYSTAL DELIGHT (B Hope) being checked. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Led the trip,kickd,run down 100

Gate spd,led,fght,run down 150

Led,held ld,kickd,cght,fght,bestd

Trld,3bk inr,4bk 550,held up inr

DENNIS DENUTO - held up middle stages of the run home.

Thru,ld,trld 1900,thru,no dash inr

5-6bk inr,angld wd tn,held up,tidy

DENNIS DENUTO - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

5bk otr,wd rear tn,never clear wd

DENNIS DENUTO - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Trld the trip,waitd,shot thru inr

4-5bk inr,flat inr tn,no threat

STORMY VISTA - hampered by a breaking runner after 200m.

Prkd,1x1,prkd 700,brief fght tn,fdd

EBURY STREET - lay inwards leaving the final bend simultaneous to APATCHOFGOLD hanging outwards despite the efforts of driver S Payne resulting in the off hind leg of APATCHOFGOLD making contact with the wheel of EBURY STREET. Driver T Bamford was shown a replay and warned to make a greater effort to ensure he does not crowd inside runners.

Trld,ld 1700,asked tn,brave,hdd 50

3wd,prkd 1400,askd tn,fght well mid

APATCHOFGOLD - raced wide early.

Soon 5bk inr,4bk tn,honest inr

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn-100,tidy

APATCHOFGOLD - lay outwards in the run home. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the removable deafeners and sliding blinds in consequence.

4th,ld 1600,trld 1200,ld,swamped

The start was delayed due to APATCHOFGOLD and PURE COURAGE becoming fractious and charging the barrier strand. A warning was placed on the barrier record of both horses.

3bk otr,4bk 1200,wd rear tn,handy

APATCHOFGOLD - over-raced in the score up and early stages.

Ld,trld,ld 2100,dictated terms,easy

Led,trld 1450,waited,plain inr

Up,trld 1600,clear tn,honest,faded

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

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Held up passing the 300m. Driver L O'Reilly was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

3wd,prkd 1400,loomd,short bid

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - raced wide early.

3rd,trld,off tn,tried hard mid

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Led,3bk inr,1x1 1200,held up,good

Led,trld,3bk 900,prkd 700,earnest

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - shifted outwards near the 750m and struck the sulky wheel of LOUIE VISTA which punctured. Driver J Morrison admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Morrison's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 17 May up to and including 23 May 2024 (2 days).

Led,trld 1700,held up 450,tn,plain

Prkd,3bk otr 1400,fading out 500

COMIC LUSTRE - hung inwards shortly after the start despite the efforts of T Williams briefly crowding an inside runner. Over-raced passing the 1600m when being restrained to obtain cover. Weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Williams advised the filly had failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

3-4-5bk inr,waited,very plain inr

COMIC LUSTRE - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gate spd,ld 1400,askd,kickd well

Ld,trld,3bk inr,off tn,no punch mid

4th,3bk inr,held up tn,very plain

HE'S A BAY - weakened leaving the final bend.

Led,trld 1150,askd tn,faded out

HE'S A BAY - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer C McDowell advised it was his intention to send the gelding for a spell.

6th,5bk inr,4bk otr,wdst tn,plain

HE'S A BAY - weakened in the run home.

Trld-5bk inr,4bk otr,went bush tn

HE'S A BAY - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Shifted outwards abruptly leaving the final bend despite the efforts of driver S Thornley losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Led,set terms,never run down

HE'S A BAY - began awkwardly. Hung inwards in the run home and paced roughly near the 75m having to be steadied.

3-5bk inr,4bk otr,rolld wd tn,sound

HE'S A BAY - hampered near the 1200m. Lay outwards and shifted up the track despite the efforts of driver S Thornley early in the run home.

6th,to 3bk otr 800,off,honest mid

5th,5-4bk inr,off 450,sound inr

STYLE COUNCIL - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

3-5bk otr,3-4wd tn,useful bid wd

3-4bk inr,3bk otr,up,sound mid-wd

Soon prkd,no cvr,askd,fght,peakd

Prkd,1x1,4bk otr 700,brk 500

STYLE COUNCIL - broke near the 500m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

3bk otr,1x1 400,off,strong mid-wd

5th,to prkd 800,up,led tn,cght 50

Chkd,6-5bk inr,waited,steady inr

JUST HOLLA - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Lay inwards near the 1700m striking several track markers. Over-raced middle stages.

Led,joind 1300,pestered,swampd tn

JUST HOLLA - over-raced middle stages when leading. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

4th,4bk inr,1x1,off,weakened str

JUST HOLLA - raced keenly through the middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.

6-7bk inr,3wd cvr,4-5wd tn,plain

6-5bk otr,3wd cvr,3-4wd tn,wiltd

JUST HOLLA - raced four wide from the 600m.

1x1,3bk otr 900,off tn,no dash mid

Led,trld,3bk 1600,clear tn,wilted

Led thrghout,sedate,tidy sprint

10-11th,5-4bk inr,off,held up,good

WARLOCH - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Lay inwards near the 1500m contacting track markers. Held up final bend and early in the run home.

1x1,3-bk,wd,prkd 1100,flat top,wknd

WARLOCH - weakened leaving the final bend.

5th otr,1x1 1700,off,closed stoutly

1x1-3bk otr,asked tn,no threat

Eased,wd rear 1050,prkd,ld top,easy

Up,trld-3bk inr,thru,steady inr

WARLOCH - paced roughly shortly after the start.

1x1-3bk otr,1x1 700,earnest mid

4-3bk otr,3wd 600,prkd,strong mid

1x1,prkd,1x1,3bk 600,3wd cvr,smart

6bk otr,last thru mid tn,imprvd wd

3rd,prkd 1200,ld bid,askd,flt pinch

Led,trld,3bk,4bk 800,waitd,off,good

4th,3bk inr,trld 300,smartest inr

Brk 2500,4bk inr,battling by 600

MICHAEL EYRE - broke after 100m losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Up,ld-3bk inr 1200,held up,honest

MICHAEL EYRE - paced roughly near the 200m.

Soon trld,held up,thru,led,nabbd

4-5-4bk inr,waited,steady inr-mid

MICHAEL EYRE - held up early in the run home.

Brk,6th,prkd 1200,dug in,bestd 150

MICHAEL EYRE - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld-4bk inr 900,3bk,4th tn,tidy

12th,rear inr,losing touch 800

WIND IN THE WIRE - raced wide early. Weakened from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

4-5bk inr,held up,imprvd in gaps

WIND IN THE WIRE - driver S Thornley was warned for failing to obey the instructions of the Starter when turning out of line without his permission. Placed in restricted room near the 100m. Mr Thornley advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheels throughout.

5bk inr,1x1 1200,on retreat 600

WIND IN THE WIRE - weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Eased,5bk inr to tn,waited,battld

WIND IN THE WIRE - held up early in the run home.

4-5bk inr,green,4-3bk tn,pluggd

WIND IN THE WIRE - hung outwards through the early stages causing driver S Thornley some difficulty. Paced roughly passing the 1500m.

2nd,trld,held up tn,smart,just

Deep pegs,1 off run,ran on ok

Followd 1x1,peeld 550,battled awy

RAKERO CHASE - hampered and checked by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

1x1,prkd,1x1 700,tiring by tn

1x1-3bk otr,5bk,3wd cvr,waitd,good

4th,brk 1350,6-7bk inr,no threat

RAKERO CHASE - paced roughly and broke racing into the first bend checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Driver G Smith advised he would be recommending gear changes.

3wd,5-6bk otr,wdst tn,sound wd

Trld the trip,urgd 350,weakened

MIDNIGHT BABE - weakened final bend.

Deep pegs,last,thru mid,batld

MIDNIGHT BABE - struck a track marker entering the first bend.

4bk otr the trip,thru mid,battld

MIDNIGHT BABE - weakened in the run home.

Last innr,off turn,ran on ok

1x1,1x2 bell,easy work strgt

MIDNIGHT BABE - when asked to comment on the improved performance trainer T Bamford advised the mare has always had ability, had been working well in the lead up, benefitted from a drop in class today and he was not surprised by the forward showing.

1x1-3bk otr,3wd tn,short sprint

Slow/brk,8th,1x1-3bk otr,tired tn

MIDNIGHT BABE - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

9th,6-5bk inr,5bk otr,swoopd past

Prkd,3bk otr 1600,up,ld tn,cght 70

BLUE ROCK DANCER - over-raced middle stages.

Led,trld 1800,thru,no dash inr

BLUE ROCK DANCER - weakened in the run home.

Ld,trld 1550,thru,smart,led,nabbd

Trld-3bk inr,5bk 800,off,imprvd ok

BLUE ROCK DANCER - held up early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised the race had not been run to suit after being shuffled back on the inner and he was not disappointed with the effort and believed the horse would derive benefit from the race.

3rd,ld-3bk 1200,waitd,lackd kick

BLUE ROCK DANCER - driver B Hope advised he did not activate the hopple shorteners due to the gelding pacing roughly in the early stages.

Soon 1x1,clr tn,no punch mid

BLUE ROCK DANCER - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised that he was very disappointed and the gelding will be examined by the stable veterinarian in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results.

4-3bk otr,up,prkd,ld,fght,hdd 100

BLUE ROCK DANCER - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.