Cheviot Harness Racing Club Inc

4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd,askd,bravest 50

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - driver B Butt 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 $500.

3wd,lead bid,prkd,1x1 tn,fght well

3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,flew mid

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay inwards racing into the first bend striking track markers and paced roughly. Held up by a weakening runner final bend. Again held up middle stages of the run home.

3rd,up,led 1250,kicked,comfy

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - began awkwardly.

Wd,6-7-6bk otr,wd rear 400,wiltd

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - raced wide early. Had to be steadied near the 2100m when there was an easing of the pace. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Weakened early in the run home. Driver J Dunn accidentally dropped his whip near the 100m.

3wd,prkd-3bk otr,no gaps str,forgiv

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

1x1,3-bk 1150,wd 800,posted,no more

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - co-trainers A & L Neal were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify driver T Mitchell. Raced wide without cover from the 800m. Weakened in the run home.

6th pegs,4-bk,off,rear,fght,no gaps

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - held up throughout the run home with Driver T Mitchell not activating the removable deafeners or sliding blinds as a result.

4th,prkd,cvr 1175,off,wore ldr down

Prkd,into ld 1300,tckld 150,run dwn

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - driver T Mitchell reported that the removable deafeners failed to activate despite his efforts due to the cord breaking. Mr Mitchell further advised that the mare had raced lethargically.

7th inr,5-bk,ran on,no gap,had more

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home. Driver O Thornley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

Slow,9th,1x1 1000,up,fght,peakd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - stood on the mark losing ground.

4-5bk inr,5-4bk otr,wd tn,flew,just

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m losing ground. Driver O Thornley was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

9th,3bk otr,off,rough tn,solid wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - connections advised the gelding would be racing with only one hind shoe. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Jumped a mark on the track early in the run home hampering trailing runners.

Soon trld,waitd,did best along inr

Workd fwrd,ld 1500,held them off

Chkd,found 1x1.wd 400,chal,thwarted

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - checked by a breaking runner at the start. Driver G Hall Jnr was spoken to for the manner in which he used his whip in the run home.

Prkd,3bk otr 1200,held up,good wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - held up early in the run home.

3-4bk inr,3bk otr,outsprintd at bk

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced middle stages.

4-3-4bk otr,5bk 800,angld,smart wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced middle stages.

Brk brfly,deep pegs,1x1,boxd on

BAR LOUIE - broke at the start losing ground. When asked to comment on the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation, adding he would have the gelding undergo a veterinary examination on return to its home stable. Stewards will follow up the results with connections in the coming days.

3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,no impact rear

BAR LOUIE - weakened final bend.

Soon 3bk otr,flat 450,wilted str

BAR LOUIE - weakened early in the run home.

1x1,prkd 1200,askd tn,felt pinch

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,tight,sound inr

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,waitd,fair

IRISH DREAM - lay inwards rounding the final bend striking a track marker. Held up in the run home before pacing roughly when in restricted room inside the final 50m with the horse striking track markers. Driver C DeFilippi advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Mr DeFilippi defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly by anticipating a run to the inside of BAR LOUIE resulting in his horse racing over track markers late in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr DeFilippi the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr DeFilippi's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 7 September up to and including 14 September 2025 (2 days).

Wd cvr,pressed to ld 1400,too tough

NEXT LEVEL - over-raced when placed in restricted room shortly after the start when simultaneously shifting ground with an inside runner, hampering the trailing BAR LOUIE.

Gate spd,held ld,askd tn,swamped

HADRON COLLIDER - driver W House was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Brk,rear inr,prkd 2000,cvr 800,fght

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

Up,led,trld 1150,waited,tried hard

Chkd,brk,last,3w,parkd,fght well

HADRON COLLIDER - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Returned to the stabling area with minor abrasions to the near hind leg which were treated by the oncourse Veterinarian.

Brk,3rd,to trl tn,short bid inr

HADRON COLLIDER - broke at the start losing ground.

Up,ld 1750,trld 1300,thru,sound

Gate spd,prkd 1250-tn,fght bravely

HADRON COLLIDER - raced wide early.

Trld the trip,waitd,thru,fair inr

HADRON COLLIDER - lay outwards in the run home.

Prkd,1x1,prkd,keen,askd,wiltd str

HADRON COLLIDER - over-raced middle stages. Placed in restricted room by an outside runner near the 1100m.

5-4bk otr,3wd,ld 1050,bold,nabbd

HADRON COLLIDER - raced wide early.

3rd,to trl 1000,waited,useful inr

3rd inr,4-bk,off,wd,prkd 800,tried

1x1,prkd,ld 1150,fght,hdd,earnest

Easd,5bk otr,3wd cvr,trld tn,sound

HARRISON JOHN - raced wide early.

5th,prkd 1000,fght very hard str

Mid,into 1x1 bell,ran on solidly

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,sound

HARRISON JOHN - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Awkwardly placed close to the sulky of HADRON COLLIDER near the 100m when held up for clear racing room with the gelding's hind leg making contact with the sulky wheel of that runner.

4bk otr,gear prob 2000,pulld up

HARRISON JOHN - raced wide early. A rein came adrift from the horse's bit near the 2200m resulting in the gelding shifting inwards checking IT'S TOUGH before shifting to the inside of the track and being captured by the Clerk of the Course. Co-trainers H & A Cullen admitted a breach of Rule 864(2)(d) in that they failed to ensure the rein was securely fastened so as not to come adrift and the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,warmd up wd

Broke badly start,detached

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

Out fast,soon led,too big

FRANCO SINATRA - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Mid,led 2000,trail,nice chase

Soon ld,set terms,kickd,kept giving

FRANCO SINATRA - lay outwards early in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,4-3bk,thru,honest mid

Bk otr,3w solo bell,parkd,fght on

Mid,followd 1x1,ran on solidly

FRANCO SINATRA - a post-race Veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,brave

Soon 3pegs,thru mid str,solid chase

Soon prkd,no cvr,on retreat 400

FRANCO SINATRA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 400m. Driver J Cox advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheels. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Trld,off,ld,trld,off,ld 1700,too gd

IT'S TOUGH - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Trld,up,ld 1800,set terms,fght,hdd

IT'S TOUGH - driver R Harrison was issued a warning for looking around unduly during the running.

Wrkd to ld 1350,kickd tn,too tough

4th,up,ld 1450,tackld 250,fght best

7th otr,wd to ld 1800,never touched

1x1,3-bk 1350,wd 700,chall,thwarted

IT'S TOUGH - raced wide from the 700m.

Bad chk 2100,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,fair

HARRISON JOHN - raced wide early. A rein came adrift from the horse's bit near the 2200m resulting in the gelding shifting inwards checking IT'S TOUGH before shifting to the inside of the track and being captured by the Clerk of the Course. Co-trainers H & A Cullen admitted a breach of Rule 864(2)(d) in that they failed to ensure the rein was securely fastened so as not to come adrift and the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1650,got there

IT'S TOUGH - lay inwards near the 1500m striking a track marker.

Thru,1x1,up,ld 1000,far too good

IT'S TOUGH - driver J van Rijn reported he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.