Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

3rd,ld-3bk 1200,waitd,lackd kick

BLUE ROCK DANCER - driver B Hope advised he did not activate the hopple shorteners due to the gelding pacing roughly in the early stages.

Soon 1x1,clr tn,no punch mid

BLUE ROCK DANCER - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised that he was very disappointed and the gelding will be examined by the stable veterinarian in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results.

4-3bk otr,up,prkd,ld,fght,hdd 100

BLUE ROCK DANCER - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Ld then brk 1800,bt slows at rear

BLUE ROCK DANCER - broke racing into the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver A Tomlinson was issued a warning to take her breaking runner clear of the field at the first opportunity.

3bk inr,4bk 900,off tn,no extra

7bk inr,3wd cvr,4wd 600,battld

EDDIE JAMES - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Raced wide from the 900m.

Brk,7-5bk inr,4bk otr,imprvd wd

EDDIE JAMES - broke at the start losing ground.

3wd,easd,7bk otr,gone by tn

EDDIE JAMES - raced wide early.

Bk otr,launchd trn,wider,peakd

THE JAFA EXPRESS - over-raced middle stages. Lay in rounding the final bend briefly locking wheels with EDDIE JAMES.

4bk inr,held up tn,sound inr

EDDIE JAMES - held up leaving the final bend.

Wd,6bk otr,detachd,3wd cvr,steady

EASTWOOD DREAM - checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Raced wide from the 900m.

Soon 3bk otr,1x1 550,off,flew 100

3bk otr-1x1,prkd 1200,felt pinch

EASTWOOD DREAM - raced wide early.

3-5bk inr,held up,imprvd,held up

EASTWOOD DREAM - held up late in the run home.

Trld the trip,thru,led,held best

5th,1x1 1800,off,prkd tn,wilted

EASTWOOD DREAM - weakened final bend.

3wd,up,led 1150,fght,held best

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - locked wheels momentarily with EDGE OF REASON after 150m. Raced wide early. Attempted to ease near the 1200m hampering trailing runners.

Eeasd,7bk otr-inr,off rear,steady

3-4-5bk inr,4bk 800,steady inr

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - connections advised the mare would be racing in foal.

6th,4-5bk otr,3-4wd 600,pluggd

Eased,6bk otr,wdst rear tn,battld

1x1,up,ld 1200,askd,fght,cght 50

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - trainer J McDermott advised Stewards RUBY'S A DELIGHT has been served since last racing.

4th,3bk inr,trld 300,smartest inr

Brk 2500,4bk inr,battling by 600

MICHAEL EYRE - broke after 100m losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Up,ld-3bk inr 1200,held up,honest

MICHAEL EYRE - paced roughly near the 200m.

Soon trld,held up,thru,led,nabbd

4-5-4bk inr,waited,steady inr-mid

MICHAEL EYRE - held up early in the run home.

Brk,6th,prkd 1200,dug in,bestd 150

MICHAEL EYRE - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld,off,ld 2100,joind tn,wilted

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding had over-raced through the middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

3bk otr-1x1,3wd & ld 300,bested

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 1100,wdst tn,ok

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - raced wide from the 1100m.

4-6bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,steady wd

3bk otr,1x1,up,ld 1400,kept truckin

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn-line,no gap

FERGALICIOUS - held up throughout the run home.

Prkd,1x1 1400,3wd,1x1,good inr

FERGALICIOUS - hampered near the 900m.

3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,earnest

Up,ld 1900,joind tn,swallowd up 150

FERGALICIOUS - locked wheels with ARCHIE which shifted inwards near the 50m. The two minute strap detached during the running.

3wd,ld,trld 1500,held up,flew,close

FERGALICIOUS - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Driver J Dunn was issued a warning for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 300m which placed runners on either side in restricted room.

3wd,5bk otr,6bk 600,last tn,plggd

FERGALICIOUS - shifted outwards rounding the final bend and struck the sulky tyre of PENNY WEIGHT which punctured. Junior driver K Newman, who declined assistance from a senior driver, admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident and after viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Brk,6th,3bk otr,off,dashd best

HEAVEN - broke at the start losing ground.

Trail thrghout,solid bid lane

HEAVEN - taken inwards by an outside runner just short of the winning post.

Trld-3bk inr,waited tn,steady inr

Slow,3bk inr,waited,honest up inr

HEAVEN - broke briefly at the start.

6th,1x1 900,flat 400,steady work

3rd,3bk inr 1000,waitd,tidy inr

HEAVEN - hung inwards final bend crowding an inside runner.

4th,3bk inr,1x1,3bk 800,tired 450

GOORAMBAT ART - broke briefly shortly after the start.

3bk inr,prkd 1200,flat,held up,ok

1x1-3bk otr,3wd 500,no dash

GOORAMBAT ART - driver T Chmiel defended 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 early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Chmiel the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after submissions on penalty imposed a fine of $300.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,waitd,sound wd

8-7th,4bk inr,3bk tn,lackd gaps

GOORAMBAT ART - raced greenly rounding the final bend causing driver T Chmiel some difficulty and struck several track markers. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home. Mr Chmiel advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Found 1x1,off tn,fair bid mid

GOORAMBAT ART - driver T Chmiel will be spoken to regarding his use of the whip during the running in the coming days.

5th,1x1-3bk otr,chkd,4bk tn,tidy

ARCHIE - checked by a breaking runner near the 700m with driver R May becoming unbalanced in the sulky.

1x1,prkd,1x1 1100,off,held up,tidy

IVAN THE GREAT - broke briefly shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace and over-raced for a distance passing the 1500m causing driver A Edge difficulty and shifted outwards near the 1350m forcing SWEET SPIRIT to race wider on the track. Lay inwards for a distance and paced roughly when being shifted wider on the track near the 950m. Again lay inwards rounding the final bend causing driver A Edge difficulty and struck the sulky wheel of ARCHIE and broke and shifted inwards checking EVIDENTLY which fell dislodging driver K McClintock. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

3bk otr-1x1,,held up tn-150,steady

FERGALICIOUS - locked wheels with ARCHIE which shifted inwards near the 50m. The two minute strap detached during the running.

6bk inr,rear mid tn,flashd up inr

ARCHIE - over-raced for a distance near the 1400m and was then hampered after an easing of the pace near the 1300m.

Brk,3bk inr,waitd,shot thru,just

ARCHIE - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not gained any advantage when racing inside a track marker near the 100m. In reaching this decision Stewards were satisfied there had always been a clear run for ARCHIE in the passing lane. Notwithstanding this driver A Cameron was shown a replay and warned to ensure she does not allow her runner to race inside track markers.

Trld the trip,waitd,tried hard inr

ARCHIE - driver W Frost was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area.

Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,solid,hdd 50

Gate spd,ld 1600,fght,cght,fght

THE NIGHT FOX - pre-race warmed.

3wd,4bk otr,wdst tn,handy wdst

2nd,trld 1400,held up,thru,solid

THE NIGHT FOX - pre-race warmed.

Eased,3-5bk otr,3wd 600,no zip

THE NIGHT FOX - hung outwards for a distance after the start and was then placed in restricted room racing into the first bend. Over-raced middle stages.

Up,ld 1800,kickd tn,run down 50

Up,ld,trld 1200,off,ld,fght,cght 50

Trainer J Wederell advised Stewards on 21 October MAJOR HENRY has had its knees treated since last racing.

4wd,prkd 1900,tiring by tn

MAJOR HENRY - raced wide early. Weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised that after failing to obtain the lead in the early stages the gelding had commenced to over-race in the parked position with the effort taking its toll.

Prkd,up,ld 1800,kickd hard,hdd 100

Up,ld 2400,askd tn,just held on

Up,led 1450,good fight,cght 50

4bk inr,badly held up 400,off,sound

MAJOR HENRY - over-raced middle stages. Held up for a distance rounding the final bend.

Brk score-up,distanced afterwards

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - broke in the score up hampering a trailing runner and losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

3bk otr-1x1,up tn,strong mid,close

Slow,6-5bk inr,off,held up,smart wd

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Brk on dispatch,distanced after

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - broke at the start severely checking a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4bk otr,6bk 1200,inr tn,cheeky inr

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - held up early in the run home.

6th,1x1 1800,off,brief dash wd