Reefton Trotting Club Inc

4th inr,3-bk,flat 700,dropped away

FITZTHEBILL - weakened final bend.

Soon up,prkd-3bk otr,off,smartest

Soon 3pegs,tidy fin innr

3-4pegs,angld off,chargd wn clear

FITZTHEBILL - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer A Faulks advised the gelding had derived benefit from its first up run at Omakau and appreciated racing on the grass track surface today.

Last,up innr,always rear,no impct

FITZTHEBILL - held up early stages of the run home.

Prkd,no cvr,1x1 600,tired 400

FITZTHEBILL - weakened from the 600m after racing parked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Led,trld,3bk 1400,waitd,off,sound

FITZTHEBILL - driver S Tomlinson advised that the left side hopple shortener had failed to release.

Soon 3bk otr,clear tn,1-paced mid

FITZTHEBILL - began awkwardly.

3-5bk inr,prkd 1400,up,fght,peakd

FITZTHEBILL - broke briefly at the start.

4-6bk otr,5bk inr,urgd tn,faded

FITZTHEBILL - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Made ld,4-bk 1700,plggd away in gap

Speared to ld,set terms,too strong

6th inr,3-bk 1500,closed boldly inr

Prkd,4th inr,4-bk,off,sound in mid

1x1-4bk otr,held up tn,handy mid-wd

SARASOTA SUNSET - broke briefly shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1000,thru,did best

Trld,held up badly tn,whackd away

SARASOTA SUNSET - driver T Walsh 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 suspended Mr Walsh's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 19 January 2025 (2 days).

Gate spd,ld-3bk 1600,off,steady mid

SARASOTA SUNSET - connections reported the mare would be racing in season. Hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Driver T Walsh was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Up,ld,trld 1900,held up tn,sound

SARASOTA SUNSET - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding an inside runner. Driver T Walsh was issued a warning. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Mr Walsh was also issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Thru,4bk inr,angld off tn,honest

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,never saw a gap

DAVE DULEY - held up for a distance passing the 400m and shifted ground outwards briefly locking wheels with BAD HABITS near the 300m. Held up throughout the run home.

Prkd,green,prkd,flat 400,fght,fdd

DAVE DULEY - raced greenly passing the 1400m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3wd,up,ld 1200,askd,fght,hdd 150

DAVE DULEY - raced wide early.

3bk otr,up,prkd 1200,brave fght,fdd

DAVE DULEY - raced greenly when attempting to lead near the 1000m.

Gate spd,ld,trld 800,thru,sound inr

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,handy inr

6bk otr,mid otr,wd cvr,bt slows

6-7bk otr,wd cvr tn,got going wd

DAVE DULEY - raced wide early.

4bk inr,off,3bk otr,held up,pluggd

Trld,off,ld,3-bk 1700,off,blkd,fght

GOT YOU COVERED - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Trld-3-4bk inr,3bk tn,imprvd inr

3-4th,off,prkd 1250,up tn,fght,fdd

3-4bk inr,held up,angld,honest wdst

GOT YOU COVERED - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

3rd,up,ld-trld 2000,held up,fair

7-6bk inr,7bk 1300,1-paced

GOT YOU COVERED - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Over-raced middle stages.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,no threat rear

3bk inr the trip,waitd,pluggd mid

4th,4bk inr,waited,steady inr

5th inr,4-bk,3-bk tn,thru,too sharp

SINAI SERMON - lay inwards near the 1450m striking track markers. Hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 800m. Lay inwards passing the 500m and again near the 300m striking a track marker. Driver G Thornley was issued a warning for trailing too closely through the middle stages.

Gt spd,parkd,1x1,no kick

Soon 3pegs,fair fin up lane

Bk otr,launchd 500,peakd on run

SINAI SERMON - raced wide from the 700m.

Mid otr,3w,led bell,kickd thn foldd

SINAI SERMON - weakened early in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. When questioned regarding the tactics he adopted during the running, driver C Dalgety advised that after obtaining cover in the early stages his horse had begun to over-race so he elected to improve forward near the 1500m in an attempt to obtain the lead. SINAI SERMON then commenced to lay inwards near the 1200m when attempting to cross the pace-making FLYING BIRD and consequently despite his efforts he had been unable to improve to that position. Mr Dalgety added that when he became aware that FLYING BIRD was under pressure near the 600m he felt his best option was to improve forward again in an attempt to cross to the marker line. After considering his explanation Stewards were satisfied Mr Dalgety's tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Follwd 1x1,angld trn,tidy fin

Mid otr,1x1 1300,inr trn,solid fin

Follwd 1x1,peeld 500,loomd,peakd

1x1,soon parkd,fadd in strgt

Brk badly early in 4th,out of play

I'M ROCKIN - broke after 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3-4-5bk inr,flat,gone by 500

I'M ROCKIN - hung inwards near the 1450m striking a track marker. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised the gelding had been unsuited to racing up in class from previous starts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Prkd,1x1 1100,off tn,short bid mid

I'M ROCKIN - when questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised in his opinion the gelding may have been feeling the effects of recent racing.

Up,led,trld 1500,waitd,dashd thru

3bk otr-1x1,up tn,unwound best

8-9th,4bk otr,wdst tn,huge wd

3rd inr,5-bk,prkd 1400,outfinished

11th inr,off,unable to quicken up

Tracked pacemaking wnr,thru,fght on

A false start was declared at the first attempt when DENNIS DENUTO backed away interfering with 10m runners. Driver R Close elected to remain in his allotted position for the restart.

Up,ld-4bk inr 1600,off 400,battld

Up,ld,trld 1700,off,fght gamely mid

Up,ld,trld 1700,held up,off,almost

DENNIS DENUTO - lay outwards in the run home.

Soon ld,set terms,never in doubt

DENNIS DENUTO - driver R Close advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

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

Blew the start badly,out of action

MISTY BLUE - broke at the start and shifted outwards abruptly checking trailing runners losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

4-7bk inr,3bk otr 1200,wd rear,fair

12th.,6-bk inr,off,wdst rear,potent

MISTY BLUE - held up early in the run home.

10th otr,wd cvr rear 1000,wdr,slick

Eased,still rear 400,wdst,huge late

MISTY BLUE - paced roughly in the run home.

Soon 3pegs,hld up str,handy late

A false start was declared when MISTY BLUE broke late in the score up hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver S Tomlinson elected to shift to the unruly position for the restart where the mare will remain for future mobile starts.

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

Gate spd,ld,trld 1150,thru,just

Brk badly start,nvr a hope after

MISTY BLUE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Eased,6th,prkd 800,gone by tn

MISTY BLUE - paced roughly final bend when weakening.

Brk,8th gap,never a live prospect

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

4-6bk otr,3wd rear 600,tired str

Eased,5bk inr,off rear,warmd up wd

DESTINY DANCE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Lay inwards near the 100m having to be straightened.

5th,prkd,3bk otr 1000,3wd 350,plain

DESTINY DANCE - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was slightly disappointed however felt the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing.

7th,4bk inr,off rear tn,sound wd

DESTINY DANCE - paced roughly in the early stages losing ground. Driver R Close was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Brk,cght up inr 2400,tiring 500

DESTINY DANCE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened from the 600m. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer R Higgins.

Cght 3wd,1x1 1000,felt pinch str

DESTINY DANCE - paced roughly in the early stages. Raced wide early.

5th inr,1x1,prkd,ld 1700,reeled in

TEDS LEGACY - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Prkd,ld,trld 2100,thru,stout on inr

Brk,4th inr,off 1700,ld 1500,cut bk

TEDS LEGACY - broke at the start losing ground.

Ld-3bk inr 1600,held up badly,sound

TEDS LEGACY - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Trld,ld 1700,held ld,joind tn,fght

TEDS LEGACY - over-raced for a distance passing the 1400m.

Trld-3bk inr,ld 1700,fght,bravest

Led,trld,led 1700,askd,hdd,fght

Held ld,trld 1800,held up,imprvd wd

A false start was declared at the first attempt when the front-line barrier strand failed to clear the front legs of TEDS LEGACY which had become fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Wd,3wd,prkd,ld bid,led tn,fght,fdd

TEDS LEGACY - junior driver S Hill was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area.

Led,trld,3bk 1300,off,sound bid

Brk,rear,5-bk inr,off,4th gap,solid

WINNYZBACK - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon 5pegs,hld up str,handy late

WINNYZBACK - broke at the start losing ground. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Soon 3pegs,out str,led 200,fght

Gt spd,trail thrghout,kept finding

3wd,prkd 1800,1x1 900,off,sound

WINNYZBACK - raced wide early.

3bk inr,4bk 900,held up,bt slow 1

Eased,7-8bk otr,rear inr,bt slows

WINNYZBACK - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

4bk inr,3bk otr 700,off,imprvd wd

Soon 4bk inr,there tn,no kick inr

11th otr,wd,prkd,ld 1000,too strong

7th otr,4-bk 900,wd cvr,stout fin

11th otr,wd cvr,prkd 1050,ld,slick

LEWEY MAGUIRE - briefly locked stays with KOURTNEY KARDASH shortly after the start.

Speared to ld,set terms,not tested

Cut breeze,into ld 350m,class above

Prkd,trld 1700,thru,pounced,ran clr

Ld out,trld 1400,flat 600,drppd out

KOURTNEY KARDASH - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Trld,3-bk 1200,off,fght in mid,blkd

KOURTNEY KARDASH - lay inwards contacting a track marker near the 1300m. Held up late in the run home.

Found 1x1 early,wd 700,3rd,outkickd

Chkd,4th,prkd,ld,trld 1700,best inr

TEMPO WARRIOR - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Parkd,led,trail,3bk,hld up,batld

TEMPO WARRIOR - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Trail thrghout,honest chase innr

Trld,off,ld,trld 1500,off,outkicked

Ld out,3-bk 1300,held up,fght inr

TEMPO WARRIOR - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Soon led,retook lead,fght solidly

6th,3bk otr 1000,well bk tn,honest

Ld,trld-5bk inr,held up,off,flew wd

TEMPO WARRIOR - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.

6th,up,ld 1800,trld 1200,thru,smart

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,last,ran on ok

TEMPO WARRIOR - over-raced early stages when being restrained to take cover. Continued to over-race through the middle stages.

Chkd,6th inr,1x1 1400,off,strng bid

PICCADILLY PETE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Driver R May had difficulty activating the removable deafeners in the run home.

6th,bk otr,angld trn,handy wide

Up,prkd,ld 1700,askd,fght,bestd 150

PICCADILLY PETE - shifted outwards shortly after the start and contacted WILD WILLOW which broke briefly. Stewards opened and adjourned an enquiry into this matter.

3rd,3bk inr,up 3wd tn,smartest mid

PICCADILLY PETE - broke briefly at the start.

Slow,8th,4bk otr,hookd wdst,smart

PICCADILLY PETE - broke at the start losing ground. Lay inwards in the run home.

Prkd,ld 1800,trld 1700,thru,easy

PICCADILLY PETE - driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Trld,3bk inr 1800,held up,angld,big

PICCADILLY PETE - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Chkd,4-3bk otr,swoopd tn,held best

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.

Brk,chkd,7bk inr,off,blkd,bold late

VESSEM - broke at the start and came together with BRYCE'S MEDDLE losing ground. Raced wide from the 1200m. Weakened early in the run home.

6th otr,5-bk 1200,wdst top,bttld on

7th inr,off,wd cvr 600,whacked away

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - driver J Dunn was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

10th,5bk otr 1600,wd tn,battld

7th,4bk inr 1000,thru inr,pluggd

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver K Newman was issued with a warning.

Thru,4th,prkd 1300,fading 450

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - briefly hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Weakened rounding the final bend.

4-6bk otr,3wd,ld 1150,kickd,held on

1x1,3bk otr 800,off,dashd best wd

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - hampered by breaking runners at the start.