Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Ld out,trld 1600,3-bk,held up,stout

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Ld out,shffld,4-bk,useful on mrks

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - held up rounding the final bend.

Gate spd,ld,trld,flat tn,faded bk

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - lay outwards on several occasions throughout the running. Lay out under pressure rounding the final bend crowding an outside runner and hampering a trailing runner.

Trld to tn,off,held up to line

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - hampered by a weakening runner near the 300m. Held up throughout the run home. Stewards questioned Junior driver S Hill (assisted by R May) regarding his decision to shift outwards instead of waiting to utilise the passing lane near the 250m. Mr Hill explained that he elected to shift outwards early in the run home as a result of KAIRAKI VEGAS which he had been trailing commencing to race greenly and weaken. Mr Hill added that he felt his best option was to shift outwards to follow JENA which was travelling well instead of waiting for the passing lane and being held up. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Soon ld,joind 500,white flag 400

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - weakened leaving the final bend hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised the filly had raced lethargically and had been disappointing however may not have been suited by today's track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high respiratory rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. Mr Hill was warned for driving with his foot out of the sulky footrest in the run home.

Ld,trld,3bk 2000,held up,good inr

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - held up until late in the run home. Shifted inwards near the 100m crowding an inside runner. Driver S Hill was issued a warning. Mr Hill was also spoken to for attempting a marginal run over the concluding stages which resulted in his runner being placed in restricted room.

5-6bk otr,cartd bk 600,no hope

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer T Bagrie advised the filly had failed to handle the track conditions. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Brk start,tailed off,out of action

CHRISTIAN BALE - co-trainers G & N Hope were issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified pacifier. Broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Connections advised they would be restricting the horse to mobile starts in the immediate future.

Brk,detachd,7bk inr,rear otr,battld

CHRISTIAN BALE - broke after 100m hampering trailing runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened early in the run home.

Brk,5-6bk otr,off wdst tn,smart wd

CHRISTIAN BALE - broke shortly after the start checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3bk otr,up,prkd 800,fght,peakd 150

CHRISTIAN BALE - broke briefly at the start. Raced wide early. Paced roughly in the run home.

5th inr,5-bk 1400,off,no final kick

DOVER TERRACE - broke and shifted inwards in the score up hampering a trailing runner and after settling was incorrectly positioned behind IMPERIAL LAZ at the start. Stewards spoke to Junior driver R Harrison, who declined assistance from a Senior driver, regarding this with Miss Harrison advising that she was having difficulty steering her runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Notwithstanding this Miss Harrison was reminded of her obligations to make a better effort to be in her correct position at the start. Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1600m.

5th,6-bk inr,off top,no final punch

Eased,7th,flat,gone by 900

DOVER TERRACE - broke early in the score up however was in position at the start. Weakened from the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

3-4-6bk otr,lost touch tn,wilted

DOVER TERRACE - weakened final bend.

3bk inr,waited tn,held up,honest

Eased,4bk inr,thru inr tn,pluggd

4bk inr,5bk 1200,fading from 600

DOVER TERRACE - weakened final bend.

Eased,3bk otr,wd rear tn,battld

MELTON ENFORCER - weakened leaving the final bend. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of the connections revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with mucous in the trachea. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4bk otr,3-4wd 600,pluggd mid-wd

MELTON ENFORCER - raced wide from the 700m.

4th,prkd 1500-tn,fght,wiltd 150

Easd,3-4bk inr,off rear,honest inr

MELTON ENFORCER - hung outwards and paced roughly near the 800m.

Soon trld,keen,thru,showed little

MELTON ENFORCER - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had failed to settle with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gate spd,up,ld 1300,no peace,gone

MELTON ENFORCER - weakened leaving the final bend hampering trailing runners before breaking and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised although the gelding had worked hard through the early stages to obtain the lead he was disappointed with the effort after being able to gain some respite through the middle stages.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,thru,almost

3bk otr,1x1 1200,off tn,tried hard

Eased,5bk inr,angld wdr,honest

VERDUCCI - struck a track marker near the 1700m. Driver J Young-Grant was issued a warning. Held up early in the run home.

5bk otr,urgd/fading 700,heart prob

VERDUCCI - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Young-Grant was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

Easd,7bk otr,wd rear cvr tn,handy

7-8bk otr,6bk inr,held up,no gaps

VERDUCCI - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Young-Grant advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

5-4bk otr,3wd cvr 700,smart mid-wd

VERDUCCI - driver J Young-Grant admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her 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 Mrs Young-Grant's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 15 September 2024 (2 days). A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed swelling on the knee consistent with the gelding striking itself and was treated by the Veterinarian.

1x1,3bk otr 1000,wd cvr tn,strong

Led,trld 2300,held up,honest inr

VERDUCCI - driver J Young-Grant was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

7-8bk otr,5bk inr 700,off,sound

VERDUCCI - held up rounding the final bend. Placed in restricted room late in the run home.

Gate spd,ld 1600,urgd 400,wilted

Up,ld 1700,trld 1200,went close inr

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,held up,dashd

JENA - held up early stages of the run home.

Eased,wd cvr rear 1100,chal tn,fght

JENA - raced wide from the 1000m.

Thru,trld-3bk inr,tried hard inr

JENA - over-raced middle stages Crowded by an inside runner which lay outwards rounding the final bend.

3wd,prkd 1000,askd,brave,cght 70

JENA - connections advised the mare would be racing in foal. Raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1000m.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1200,askd tn,tired

JENA - raced wide early.

Trld,held up,thru 250,smart up inr

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,sharp,nabbd

3wd,prkd,ld,trld 1100,thru,smart

JENA - raced wide early.

1x1-3bk otr,angld wd tn,solid wd

Cut the breeze,stuck on tenaciously

Brk run-up,9th otr,3-bk,wd tn,sound

DR GACHET - broke late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

4bk otr-inr,detachd,off,battld wd

DR GACHET - hampered near the 1100m. Weakened in the run home.

6th otr,1x1,prkd 1400,outfinished

Brk,11th inr,off,wd cvr,bt slws inr

BAILEYS PLEASURE - broke after 200m when placed in restricted room after runners either side shifted ground marginally losing ground. After viewing the replays Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one horse or driver and took the matter no further. Weakened final bend.

Ld out,trld 1350,thru,stout effort

3-4bk inr,held up tn,bt slows inr

THE MANDALORIAN - hampered rounding the final bend.

Prkd,3bk inr 1300,off 300,sound

ROCKINGOOD - lay inwards near the 50m placing THE MANDALORIAN in restricted room. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until driver R Holmes (THE MANDALORIAN) placed 4th, had reviewed the replays of the run home and confirmed his chances of finishing ahead of ROCKINGOOD had not been affected. Driver R May advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to ROCKINGOOD racing next.

Trld-3bk inr,off mid tn,waitd,imprv

Slow,6th,1x1-3bk otr,off,honest

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr 700,held up,steady

THE MANDALORIAN - held up early in the run home.

5-7bk otr,rear mid tn,brk 300

THE MANDALORIAN - raced wide early. Had to be steadied and then broke approaching the 300m losing all chance.

Ld,trld 1500,waitd,honest inr

Eased,detachd,5bk inr,paddld inr

Led,trld-3bk 1200,felt pinch by tn

RUBY TUESDAY - fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Weakened final bend and struck track markers. Driver C Ferguson was issued a warning.

Soon prkd,no cvr,gritty bid in str

Trld,3bk 1700,off tn,imprvd mid

RUBY TUESDAY - hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.