Reefton Trotting Club Inc

Led,trld,3bk 1750,to trl tn,good

Ld out,joined 1000,run dwn in str

6th pegs,4-bk,blkd,off,solid in gap

MITHALI - held up early in the run home.

3-4pegs,off turn,nice chase

MITHALI - trainer M Heenan was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the mare to race without the notified half hopples.

Soft trip mrks,flat top,dropped out

Trainer M Heenan advised Stewards on 30 January MITHALI has had its joints treated since last racing.

5th pegs,3-bk,trld top,fght solidly

4th,prkd 2000,chkd 1100,prkd,wilted

HOOFN IT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Weakened final bend.

10th inr,off,wd 750,failed to spark

HOOFN IT - driver S Trotter was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

6th inr,4-bk 1200,bt stragglers gap

HOOFN IT - weakened final bend.

Slw,4th inr,4-bk,off,drifting 500m

HOOFN IT - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Trotter. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 500m. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Chkd,7th inr,4-bk bell,beaten 800m

HOOFN IT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Weakened from the 800m hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

Prkd,cvr 1000,unable to stick on

HOOFN IT - weakened final bend. Trotted roughly near the 150m.

Slow,4th gap,4-bk inr,no final kick

HOOFN IT - required assistance from a Starting Attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver S Trotter was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk,4-bk 850,off,tidy wdst

HOOFN IT - driver S Trotter was issued a warning for driving with his foot removed from the sulky footrest rounding the final bend.

Brk,11th otr,7-bk,struggling 700m

HOOFN IT - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding SOMETHING ELSE. Driver S Trotter was issued a warning. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer S Trotter advised he will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Slow,6th,3bk otr 700,wdr tn & brk

DIDN'T DI - broke near the 300m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wide,brk 1900,detached

DIDN'T DI - raced wide early. Broke near the 1900m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Parkd,broke 500,out

DIDN'T DI - broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Soon 3pegs,brk bell,out

DIDN'T DI - broke briefly passing the 1350m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Parkd,5pegs,brk bell,not a factor

DIDN'T DI - broke near the 1700m and initially lay outwards and was taken wider on the track hampering and checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.

Soon chekd,broke,detached

DIDN'T DI - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and broke in consequence losing all chance.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk,prkd 700,fght ok

5th,to 1x1 900,off tn,chased hard

Up,trld 1700,flat 400,offerd little

LEARNING TO FLY - weakened final bend.

Up,ld,brk 2450,9-8th,4bk inr,brk

WOT UP TYRON - broke after 150m losing ground. Broke again passing the 450m losing all chance.

Eased,trld,flat 500,no pick-up inr

WOT UP TYRON - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver R May was unable to provide any explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Led,trld,ld 1300,rolld off tn,fght

ROBBIE K - trainer P Nairn advised the gelding would be racing without front shoes. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be driven out by driver P Nairn. Stewards questioned Mr Nairn regarding the tactics he adopted near the 1500m when electing to shift away from a trailing position to improve to the lead, and also the circumstances which enabled KAWATIRI TREV to improve to his inside leaving the final bend. Mr Nairn advised that after electing to restrain ROBBIE K in the early stages to trail KAWATIRI TREV, he had initially been satisfied to remain in that position, noting that ROBBIE K lacks speed and he had anticipated KAWATIRI TREV would maintain an even tempo when leading. However, near the 1500m KAWATIRI TREV commenced to race greenly which resulted in the pace easing, and he formed the view that it was in his gelding's best interests to shift outwards and improve to the lead in order to ensure a more genuine tempo. Mr Nairn further advised that ROBBIE K raced greenly rounding the final bend and hung outwards despite his efforts, as it had at its most recent trial, which enabled KAWATIRI TREV to obtain a run to its inside. After reviewing the available films from the most recent trial and today's race, and considering Mr Nairn's explanation, Stewards took the matter no further other than to place a warning on the racing record of ROBBIE K. Mr Nairn advised that gear changes will be made prior to the gelding racing again.

Brk start,tailed off,out of action

REPENDANT - broke at the start losing all chance.

Slow,bk otr,3w solo 1000,batld late

REPENDANT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 1200m.

7th inr,prkd,ld 950,gunned dwn late

REPENDANT - trainer M House was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without a number which was fitted prior to the start.

Chkd,9th inr,off,1x1,wd tn,bold fin

REPENDANT - pre-raced warmed. Hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Brk,detached,never a hope after

REPENDANT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

3bk otr-prkd 1800,fght very gamely

5th,to 1x1 1100,off,solid mid,hdd

5th,5-4bk inr,imprvd thru mid

Slw,7th gap,3-bk otr,off,no zip,brk

REPENDANT - broke passing the 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

8th otr,wd cvr rear,posted,brk 450m

REPENDANT - raced wide from the 1100m. Broke near the 500m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

5th,5bk inr,1x1 700,off,1-paced

IMPERIAL KNIGHT - hung inwards racing into the first bend striking several track markers. Trotted roughly throughout the run home and briefly switched to a pace passing the 100m.

Wd,prkd,cvr,5-bk 1100,brk 12th 350m

IMPERIAL KNIGHT - broke near the 350m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Soon parkd,flat turn,batld away

Missed away,brk early,out of action

IMPERIAL KNIGHT - swung sideways as the start was effected hampering trailing runners and broke losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Broke again checking a trailing runner near the 1750m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Brk early handy,10th,buried inr,brk

IMPERIAL KNIGHT - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again near the 600m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk early wd mid,out of contention

IMPERIAL KNIGHT - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination after the gelding appeared to be uneven in its gait which revealed signs of lameness in the near hind. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

6-7th,4bk otr 700,detachd tn,battld

BIG AL - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1500m. Weakened final bend.

Into trail,3-bk 1550,flat 400m out

BIG AL - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. Driver S Clarke advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

Led,trail,3bk,flat turn,no kick

Co-trainer H Stewart advised Stewards on 4 February that BIG AL has been freshened and treated by a chiropractor since last racing.

3rd,3-bk inr 2000,off,sound in mid

6th,4-3bk otr,off tn,honest mid

Dist 7th,4-3bk inr,tight,fair mid

BIG AL - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Lead bid,prkd 2200,tiring by tn

BIG AL - driver S Clarke was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 500m.

6th otr,1x1 2000,off,plggd away gap

Lost ld dig,prkd,cvr 1000,chkd,wknd

BIG AL - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Brk,detachd,8-9th,5bk inr,battld

ONNAHILL - swung sideways as the start was effected and broke losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1500m and broke losing ground.

Slw,9th gap,5-bk inr,drifting 600m

ONNAHILL - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner.

Soon brk 2200,distancd afterwards

ONNAHILL - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.

Brk,distant,6th 1400,3bk otr,battld

ONNAHILL - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened leaving the final bend.

6th,brk 2500,never caught up

ONNAHILL - broke after 100m losing all chance.

Strght to led,set terms,kickd,just

ONNAHILL - connections advised Stewards the filly has had a caslick procedure since last racing. Began awkwardly and shifted up the track. Driver P Davis advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,9th gap,4-bk otr,held up,useful

ONNAHILL - broke at the start losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Left prkd,cvr 950,chkd 300,bttld on

ONNAHILL - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend. Driver J Curtin reported the filly had hung inwards throughout causing him difficulty.