Reefton Trotting Club Inc

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr,plggd away

Gun run mrks,thru,outfinished inr

8th otr,3-bk 1500,wd top,strong bid

Nice trip otr,off 250,lacked a kick

Last,angld turn,never a factor

HOPE FOR LOVE - raced wide early.

Eased,rear otr to tn,never a factor

HOPE FOR LOVE - over-raced early stages.

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,solid,nabbd

Cght 3wd,prkd 1000,1x1,faded tn

HOPE FOR LOVE - checked shortly after the start and broke briefly then over-raced when racing wide for a distance until reaching the parked position near the 1000m. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

4bk inr,waited,thru,useful up inr

HOPE FOR LOVE - held up early in the run home.

5th,1x1,held up wd tn,tried hard

Prkd,cvr 1600,carted,tidy late mid

JUDINE - locked wheels with HEY TONIGHT for a distance passing the 400m hampering trailing runners.

9th otr,shffld,wd cvr,bt stragglers

6th otr,3-bk 1550,wd top,strong fin

11th otr,wd cvr rear 600,no pick-up

3wd,prkd 1300-tn,felt pinch str

JUDINE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m.

3wd cvr,up,ld 1000,fght,cght 100

JUDINE - raced wide early.

4bk inr,hemmd in tn-100,off,flew

JUDINE - held up until late in the run home.

3wd,6bk otr,hookd wd,slashing wd

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,steady mid

4-6bk inr,off,3wd cvr,fair bid mid

JUDINE - raced wide with cover from the 1200m.

Trld,3-bk bell,fght well tight qtrs

PENNY WEIGHT - hung outwards in the run home when held up for clear racing room. Driver M Holbrough advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Deep pegs,last,thru mid,no room

PENNY WEIGHT - broke racing into the first bend briefly hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Gt spd,led,trail,angld,kept comng

PENNY WEIGHT - hung outwards early in the run home when attempting to utilise the passing lane with driver J Morrison then electing to shift wider on the track.

Found ld,dictated,ran out,run down

LOUIS - lay outwards throughout the run home. Hampered when PENNY WEIGHT shifted outwards near the 250m.

4th,5-bk inr,1x1 1000,off,stout fin

1x1,1x2 bell,peeld 800,boxd on

PENNY WEIGHT - the near side number came loose during the running when the connecting clip broke.

Bk otr,weavd,ran on ok strgt

PENNY WEIGHT - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Held up early stages of the run home.

Brk start,tacked on,nothing extra

WATERHOLES ROAD - broke at the start losing ground.

3-4th,3-4bk inr,off,held up,useful

WATERHOLES ROAD - held up early in the run home.

8th otr,4-bk 1000,off,no final dash

3bk otr,up,prkd-1x1,gone by 500

WATERHOLES ROAD - weakened final bend.

Trail thrghout,just fair lane

Brk,6bk otr,wdst rear tn,no threat

WATERHOLES ROAD - broke at the start losing ground.

4th,3bk inr,3bk otr 550,swept by

WATERHOLES ROAD - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Negus advised the gelding had benefited from being freshened and had received an economical run.

3wd,prkd 1600,urgd 400,wilted

WATERHOLES ROAD - raced wide early. Over-raced through the middle stages after being unsuccessful in obtaining the lead. Weakened final bend.

Eased,8th inr,off,wd cvr rear,tidy

SWEET GLORY - driver S Tomlinson advised she was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

5-bk inr,rear top,tidy mrks,no gaps

SWEET GLORY - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Chkd early,6-bk inr,never saw a gap

SWEET GLORY - hampered by breaking runners over the early stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,cut ldr down

SWEET GLORY - lay in and struck a track marker rounding the first bend.

Soon 4pegs,kept coming wn clear

Prkd-3bk otr,cartd bk,tried hard wd

SWEET GLORY - shifted outwards near the 300m checking and hampering outside runners. Stewards questioned drivers A Lethaby (SWEET GLORY) and J Cox (RACINGMISSGRACIE) regarding this incident where it was established that runners to the inside had shifted outwards simultaneously to Mrs Lethaby shifting outwards for clear running resulting in her being dictated wider than anticipated. Mrs Lethaby further advised that her horse had become keen when presented with clear running which had contributed. After considering their explanations and viewing the replays Stewards were unable to apportion blame onto any one horse or driver and took the matter no further.

Eased,7bk otr,thru inr tn,fair mid

1x1-3bk otr,4bk 1000,wd cvr,pluggd

Slow,6bk inr,held up,honest inr

The start was delayed when SWEET GLORY shifted out abruptly just prior to the start hampering outside runners with the field being turned away to readdress the barrier. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver A Lethaby elected to remain in her allocated barrier position for the restart.

9th otr,wd,prkd 1400,fght on nicely

ITZ MAGICAL MEG - briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1800m. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

Eased,wd rear 1100,prkd,wilted out

4 & 5-bk mrks,off,failed to fire wd

Brk on dispatch,distancd after

ITZ MAGICAL MEG - broke and shifted outwards as the start was effected making contact with the sulky of MELANDO CHIEF before checking BUDDY REIGN and BIG MAMA MORRIS losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Driver G O'Reilly advised the mare had cast the near fore shoe at the start.

3-4bk inr,held up tn,honest up inr

Brk,5bk inr,waitd,held spot inr

ITZ MAGICAL MEG - broke late in the score up hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

6-7bk inr,last inr tn,whackd away

Thru,4bk inr,held up tn,handy inr

4bk otr,5bk 750,thru,battld mid

4th,3-bk inr,4-bk bell,solid on inr

12th otr,angled wd top,passed a few

8th inr,5-bk 1200,off,no zip in mid

Wd,across to 4-bk inr,held up,plggd

MELANDO CHIEF - held up early in the run home.

3-4bk inr,off 500,tidy,lockd wheels

ITZ MAGICAL MEG - broke and shifted outwards as the start was effected making contact with the sulky of MELANDO CHIEF before checking BUDDY REIGN and BIG MAMA MORRIS losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Driver G O'Reilly advised the mare had cast the near fore shoe at the start.

5-4-5bk otr,shuffld mid,got going

Soon 5bk inr,waited,honest inr

Rear,hung,6bk otr,fading inr tn

MELANDO CHIEF - hung outwards through the early and middle stages causing driver T Walsh considerable difficulty. Weakened final bend.

Brk start,8th inr,6-bk,off,sound wd

The start was delayed due to SEARING LIGHT becoming fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,honest

Nice trip otr,wd top,fght best late

Tracked pacemaking wnnr,wilted away

SEARING LIGHT - weakened leaving the final bend.

Trld,3-4bk inr,off 400,waitd,plggd

A false start was declared when the overcheck on SEARING LIGHT slipped in the score up.

Gt spd,trail,3bk,off trn,tidy fin

SEARING LIGHT - got its head under the mobile arm in the score up. Held up final bend. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until the Stewards had viewed replays of the start and were satisfied the mare had not started in advance of the mobile barrier. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Driver A Edge was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Gt spd,trail,3pegs,off,soon batld

4bk otr,3wd 700,postd,battled

SEARING LIGHT - raced wide from the 800m.

Pressd 2 lead,trail,never ran on

Prkd,cvr 1900,3-bk,failed to run on

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. The near side number detached during the running.

Eased,rear inr,chkd 300,not a hope

SAMVASA - raced wide early. Hampered near the 300m when runners ahead locked wheels.

Cght wd,up prkd 1500,bttld solidly

SAMVASA - raced wide early.

7th otr,5-bk,wd 850,4w,wd cvr,stout

SAMVASA - driver C DeFilippi 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.

Bk otr,thru mid trn,ok late

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages.

8th otr,4-bk,off top,sound thru mid

6-5bk otr,6-5bk inr,held up in str

SAMVASA - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3-4bk otr,sent 3wd,felt pinch str

SAMVASA - raced wide without cover from the 950m.

5bk inr,off rear 500,angld,good wd

SAMVASA - permission was granted for the gelding to race in alternative colours. Broke early in the score up and lay inwards.

Rough,5bk otr,detached,bt slows

SAMVASA - crowded late in the score up and was out of position at the start. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver P Davis who advised his chances had not been affected and his own horse's manners had also contributed. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Eased,11th otr,wd cvr,bt slows wdst

BREENY'S ROCK N ROLL - briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1800m.

5th otr,1x1 1700,wd top,strong fin

Gt spd,led,headd 700,gone 400

BREENY'S ROCK N ROLL - weakened rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners.

Soon parkd,up 400,fght on ok

Bk otr,drag up 400,ok wider

BREENY'S ROCK N ROLL - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Bk otr,angld 500,ran on nicely wide

Wide,last,3w drag 800,no kick

BREENY'S ROCK N ROLL - raced wide with cover from the 800m.

Bk otr,4pegs,angld innr,no fin

BREENY'S ROCK N ROLL - briefly hampered leaving the final bend when placed in restricted room by an outside runner.

Bk otr,thr mid 400,no kick tight gp

Eased,chkd,wd rear 850,drifting trn

CARRERA KAHU - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1800m and broke after becoming awkwardly placed to the back of BREENY'S ROCK N ROLL losing ground. Raced wide from the 900m. Weakened final bend.

6th otr,3-bk 1600,carted,beat slows

CARRERA KAHU - hampered near the 300m when runners ahead locked wheels.

6th otr,shffld,imp mid 500,wd,stout

Eased,detachd,7-8bk otr,good,tight

CARRERA KAHU - held up throughout the run home. Driver K Cameron advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1000,held up,good

Detachd,5bk otr,rear mid tn,steady

7th,3bk otr,pushd 3wd,4bk otr,ok

7th,4bk otr 1150,off wdst,unleashd

5-4bk inr,off rear 600,useful wdst

Eased,6-7-6bk otr,brk,bt slows

CARRERA KAHU - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Cameron. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Broke near the 300m losing ground.

Won early ld battle,trld bell,stout

BUDDY REIGN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer K Musso advised the gelding had been racing from wide barrier draws and was able to capitalise from an inside barrier today and had received an economical run in a handy position.

11th otr,5-bk,off,lacked zip wd out

9th otr,4-bk,wd top,bt stragglers

Wd,up prkd,cvr 1400,3-bk,off,steady

Chkd,detachd,6bk inr,bt slows mid

ITZ MAGICAL MEG - broke and shifted outwards as the start was effected making contact with the sulky of MELANDO CHIEF before checking BUDDY REIGN and BIG MAMA MORRIS losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Driver G O'Reilly advised the mare had cast the near fore shoe at the start.

4-3-4bk otr,thru mid tn,short bid

Prkd,1x1 1000,up 3wd 300,battld

9th,5bk otr,4bk inr,off,pluggd mid

BUDDY REIGN - held up final bend.

7th inr,4-bk,hung,tough drive,p/up

AMALFI - hung inwards and paced roughly passing the 1500m striking track markers and was retired from the race near the 1300m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she had considerable difficulty steering the gelding. A warning was placed on the racing record of the horse. Trainer R Stuart advised he would be making gear changes. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1550,urgd tn,plggd

AMALFI - lay inwards final bend when weakening striking several track markers.

Eased,6-5bk inr,keen,imprvd inr

Found 1x1,up tn,honest bid mid

Soon 3bk inr,4bk inr 800,honest inr

AMALFI - lay inwards on occasions throughout.

3-4bk inr,keen,off,1-paced mid

AMALFI - over-raced middle stages.

3wd,easd,5bk otr,whackd away inr

AMALFI - raced wide early. Lay inwards at various stages throughout. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised that the gelding had failed to make ground from the rear of the field after settling wide early.

Led,set terms,brief kick tn,swampd

Gate spd,led,set terms,comfy

AMALFI - shifted out throughout the run home.

3wd,prkd 1300,ld tn,too classy

AMALFI - raced wide early.