Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

7th,7-bk inr,1x1 1300,off,stout fin

10th otr,5-bk 1600,wdst,brk 300 out

NATIVES INFERNO - broke early in the run home losing all chance.

Eased,5-6bk inr,off rear tn,ok mid

NATIVES INFERNO - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Soon 3bk inr to tn,waited,steady

Ld out then brk badly,out of action

NATIVES INFERNO - broke in the early stages losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 500m.

Blew to bits early,out of business

NATIVES INFERNO - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

3rd inr,4-bk 1400,held up,sound mid

NATIVES INFERNO - held up final bend.

4th,prkd 1200,fght,gritty,peakd 100

Wd,up prkd 1400,2nd 400,outkicked

Wd,made ld,attckd,mastered 100m out

Slw,8th otr,5-bk,wdst top,bttld on

DIAMOND HARBOUR - trainer K James was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race with blinds instead of the notified fixed deafeners.

Brk early,tacked on,held up,bt slws

DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke in the early stages losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1000,thru,stout fin

DIAMOND HARBOUR - raced wide early.

8th otr,5-bk,wd 600,wdst,plggd away

Brk early handy,rear inr,not a hope

DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Weakened from the 800m.

3 & 4-bk mrks,flat 400,no pick-up

1x1,4-bk 1200,wd top,ran on nicely

Brk 2250,detachd,rear otr,gone tn

DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke after 150m losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m. Weakened from the 500m.

7th otr,1x1 1600,off,ran on stoutly

DIAMOND HARBOUR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1750m.

Brk,7-bk otr,wd cvr rear 600,plggd

DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

11th otr,chkd,6-bk otr,wd,bt slows

TESSAMAE - had to be steadied when awkwardly placed close to the sulky of BARRYTOWN near the 2100m.

5th otr,1x1 bell,unable to spark up

10th otr,6-bk bell,no final dash wd

11th otr,6-bk.wd cvr 600,6w,up late

TESSAMAE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.

8th otr,3-bk 2000,wdst top,bold fin

Left prkd the majority,fght solidly

12th otr,7-bk bell,bttld closer mid

6-5th,to 1x1 1500,off tn,smart mid

Soon trld,waitd,off tn,unwound,easy

SIGNAL HILL - awkwardly placed close to the sulky of TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE when held up rounding the final bend and broke losing ground striking several track markers. Again held up in the middle stages of the run home.

Left prkd the trip,outfinished str

Soon 1x1,steady chase strgt

11th inr,5-bk,whacked away on mrks

Wd,prkd,cvr 1200,off,ld 200,run dwn

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - raced wide early.

Trld out,4-bk 1300,off,blkd,fght on

9th otr,3-bk,held up,chkd,fght gap

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - held up early in the run home. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 350m.

Straight to ld,claimed top,no fight

PRINCE TEKA - weakened early in the run home.

4th,left prkd 2100,couldn't stick

7th otr,3-bk,1x1 1000,wd,strong bid

PRINCE TEKA - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver K Cameron advised the gelding had trained on well after racing without luck at its previous start and received an economical run today.

3-bk inr,5-bk,off,held up,sound gap

PRINCE TEKA - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Thru prkd,into ld 1800,swamped 200m

Led,no peace,led,joined tn,swampd

Held lead,set tempo,joind tn,wiltd

Strght to ld,set terms,joind,bested

3bk inr the trip,flat 500,no extra

PRINCE TEKA - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Weakened rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners.

7th otr,3-bk 1500,couldn't quicken

Made ld,trld 2100,off 200,stern bid

Trld,3-bk 1600,held up,stout on inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Ld out,3-bk 1000,held up,stout mrks

Bk otr,angld trn,batld away wider

Trld,3-bk 1800,waited,bold bid mrks

5th inr,4-bk 2100,off,held up,solid

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - began awkwardly.

Brk,11th otr,5-bk,off,ran on wd out

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - broke at the start losing ground.

Wd,easd,8bk otr,inr tn,battld inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - raced wide early.

1x1,prkd 1400,1x1 800,off,steady

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - trotted roughly in the score up.

78th,4-bk inr,5-bk,off,wdst,useful

6th inr,6-bk 1000,never sparked up

BRIAN BEATT - driver A Tomlinson reported she accidentally dropped her whip near the 450m.

4th,prkd,cvr 1700,off,no final kick

Soon parkd,folded up strgt

Ld,trld 2000,thru,fght well on inr

Soon led,set terms,kickd,bestd 100

BRIAN BEATT - over-raced middle stages when leading.

Led,trld 2100,askd tn,no extra inr

BRIAN BEATT - driver S Tomlinson reported the gelding had hung inwards rounding the final bend and in the run home.

Led,trld 1450,waited,steady inr

8th otr,1x1 1800,4-bk,no final kick

Connections advised Stewards on 27 December BRIAN BEATT has had its hocks treated since last racing.

7th pegs,5-bk 1900,held up,bttld on

BRIAN BEATT - held up early in the run home.

Brk early in 6th,tailed off,no hope

GO HOME DENISE - broke after 150m losing all chance.

Brk,13th inr,7-bk,off,bttld clsr wd

GO HOME DENISE - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Rough,rear inr,off,wdst top,bt slws

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly over the early stages. Again trotted roughly in the run home.

9th otr,rear,imp mid,blkd,tough mid

GO HOME DENISE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6th inr,off,prkd,ld,trld,off,stout

GO HOME DENISE - hung inwards on several occasions placing driver B Orange at a disadvantage and was unable to be driven out over the concluding stages.

7-6-5th,4bk inr,off 400,big wd

Slw,12th inr,off 600,bt slws wd out

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly and hung outwards over the early stages losing ground. Lay outwards over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange could offer no tangible explanation.

4-5bk inr,buried tn,bt stragglers

GO HOME DENISE - weakened in the run home.

Ld out,trld 2000,off,ran on stoutly

Soon parkd,4pegs,off,steady

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly in the run home.

3-4-5pegs,angld off,handy late

Brk,last,brk trn,only batld thru md

JOANY BABY - broke at the start losing ground. Driver D O'Connell admitted a charge under the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted ground outwards near the 1250m forcing MY BONNIE LASS wider on the track. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Soon led,trail,3bk,nice fin

Deep pegs,off & brk turn,smart late

JOANY BABY - broke leaving the final bend losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. Driver D O'Connell admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 300m placing his runner on to the sulky of THE GREEK FREAK causing his own horse to break hampering a trailing runner and losing ground. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.

Broke start,detached

JOANY BABY - broke at the start losing all chance.

Mid otr,angld turn,swept by wide

JOANY BABY - cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.

Wide,parkd,1x1,flat trn,boxd on

JOANY BABY - raced wide early.

Soon parkd,1x1 600,boxed on

Slow,detached after

A false start was declared at the first attempt when JOANY BABY breached the 20m barrier despite the efforts of driver D O'Connell. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Sent to the Unruly for the restart where the filly will remain for future standing starts.

Trail,led,trail,too slick lane

JOANY BABY - began awkwardly. Lay outwards racing into the first bend. Raced greenly in the run home and lay outwards briefly near the 150m dictating BACARDI DOLL (M Williamson) slightly wider on the track. Authorisation of this runner's 1st placing was withheld until Stewards had spoken with driver M Williamson who confirmed his chances of finishing ahead of JOANY BABY had not been affected. Notwithstanding this driver D O'Connell was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Brk,7th otr,4-bk,off,bttld away wd

ROYAL GYPSY - broke at the start losing ground.

4th inr,4-bk 1650,off,ran on nicely

Eased,5-4bk otr,well bk tn,pluggd

3rd,3bk inr to tn,held up,sound inr

ROYAL GYPSY - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Slow,well bk,into 1x1,nice chase

1x1,left prkd 1500,unable to stick

Brk on dispatch,forlorn chase after

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

4th,prkd,ld,3-bk 1400,no final kick

ROYAL GYPSY - tangled away.

Brk,3bk otr,up,ld 1200,hdd tn,fdd

ROYAL GYPSY - broke briefly at the start losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation.

Brk,12th,5-4bk inr,off 600,pluggd

ROYAL GYPSY - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Chkd,tacked on,4-bk inr,off,useful

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - hampered by BARRYTOWN as the start was effected losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

7th otr,1x1 1800,off,closed stoutly

7th otr,3-bk,3 & 4w tn,over the top

7th,3bk otr,4bk 500,off,pluggd wd

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Again hampered by a breaking runner passing the 2000m. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk,rear inr,4-bk,off,blkd,stout wd

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - slow to begin. Driver C DeFilippi was spoken to and reminded of his obligations when shifting outwards near the 200m briefly placing an outside runner in restricted room.

Blew to bits early,out of business

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke after 150m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.

9th otr,5-bk 1500,passed stragglers

Brk badly start,out of contention

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke at the start losing all chance.

Brk start,rear inr,brk 650m,no hope

GINAS MAJESTY - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again near the 700m losing all chance.

7th otr,3-bk 1600,thru,rough,chased

GINAS MAJESTY - lay inwards and trotted roughly near the 1600m. Again trotted roughly in the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru,fght on nicely

Soon ld,eyed 600,hdd,beaten,brk up

GINAS MAJESTY - trotted roughly when weakening rounding the final bend and in the run home hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of muscle tie up.

Prkd,5-bk inr 1500,chkd,beat slows

GINAS MAJESTY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 550m and again near the 450m. Trotted roughly throughout the run home.

10th inr,5-bk 1200,chkd 450,no dash

GINAS MAJESTY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 450m.

6th,5-bk inr 1500,prkd bell,fdd,brk

BEVRON - held up final bend. Checked and broke near the 350m when placed in restricted room between ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL and the breaking GINAS MAJESTY losing all chance. Stewards will speak to driver R Crawford regarding this in the coming days.

Prkd,hung/brk,2nd gap,trld,best inr

GINAS MAJESTY - hung inwards racing into the first bend checking TAKE AFTER ME and FIVE MONKEYS which broke hampering trailing runners with GINAS MAJESTY losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Again hung inwards rounding the final bend. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Wd 6th,6-bk inr,prkd 1300,fght well

BAFFLED - raced wide early.

8th otr,4-bk 1000,wd top,stout fin

BAFFLED - trainer J Gray advised the mare has been treated for a virus and by a chiropractor since last racing.

7th otr,4-bk 1800,5w top,bttld away

Cut breeze the majority,droppd out

BAFFLED - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Trld,3-bk 1500,held up,off,late mid

BAFFLED - held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,thru,battld inr

Brk start,tacked on,passed slws mid

BAFFLED - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Into 1x1 early,shffld,never ran on

6th otr,1x1 1400,keen,drifting 500m

BAFFLED - over-raced early stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

8th,4-bk inr,held up,off,stout wdst

SWITCH ON - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Trotted roughly in the run home.

9th pegs,5-bk 1600,off,brk 300m out

SWITCH ON - broke in the run home losing all chance.

14th,6-bk inr,off,held up,tidy late

8th,4bk otr,up,prkd 500,felt pinch

SWITCH ON - hampered by a breaking runner passing the 2000m. Briefly placed in restricted room near the 100m after runners either side shifted ground simultaneously.

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

SWITCH ON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Ld out,trld 2100,thru,did best mrks

Last,angld widest,solid fin

SWITCH ON - over-raced middle stages.

Broke start,detached

SWITCH ON - broke at the start losing all chance.

9th inr,5-bk 1500,closed boldly inr

SWITCH ON - held up early in the run home. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

11th otr,5-bk 1200,off,sound in gap