Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Gate spd,brk 1850,distancd,pulld up

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - broke after 150m checking and hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Slow,4bk otr,angld wd 350,handy wd

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Found 1x1,off tn,tried hard mid

Brk start,didn't settle,distanced

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

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

Prkd,no cvr,askd,felt pinch str

Up,ld 1550,joind tn,run down 150

4bk otr,3-5wd tn,tried hard wd

3wd,prkd 1000,askd,felt pinch

ACENTO - raced wide early.

4-5bk inr,3wd cvr,wd rear tn,steady

ACENTO - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 1000m.

3bk inr the trip,askd tn,no threat

ACENTO - over-raced middle stages.

Soon 3bk otr,up 4wd tn,useful wd

ACENTO - driver R Holmes advised he did not activate the removable deafeners and sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Gate spd,ld,trld,cartd 600,sound

ACENTO - hampered by a weakening runner near the 900m.

Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,short dash

MOET SHARD - driver L Whittaker 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 and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Whittaker's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 15 December 2024 (5 days).

4-5bk otr,thru mid,held up,steady

MOET SHARD - held up for a distance near the 150m.

Gate spd,ld 1500,kickd clr,held on

Prkd,1x1 1200,prkd 550,fght,hdd

MOET SHARD - fractious in the pre-race formation requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

4bk otr,5bk 1300,wd tn,battld wd

MOET SHARD - when questioned regarding the performance driver K Tomlinson advised the mare had travelled well during the running however had failed to respond when placed under pressure in the run home. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

5bk otr,angld wd,kept coming mid-wd

MOET SHARD - driver K Tomlinson was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Trld-4bk inr,5bk 900,thru,sound inr

MOET SHARD - placed in restricted room by outside runners near the 100m and raced inside a track marker.

Prkd,1x1 1500,up 3wd tn,solid mid

Trld,off,hung,ld,trld,thru,fair

MOET SHARD - raced ungenerously when improving to the lead passing the 2100m. Driver L Whittaker was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion near the 2100m and again on one occasion in the run home. Mr Whittaker was also issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to activate the hopple shorteners.

Gate spd,ld,slippd clr,run down 50

Led,joind 900,fght tn,bestd 100

Strght to ld,set terms,never headed

Up,led,tackld 900,fght,ld,cght 50

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced early stages and again when attempting to be restrained for a distance passing the 1100m.

Ld,trld,3bk 1400,held up,sound inr

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - held up early in the run home.

Trld-3-4bk inr,held up,imprvd inr

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Shifted ground outwards near the 250m and made contact with the sulky wheel of SIR MONTY. Driver J Cox was issued a warning for the manner in which he drove when shifting ground. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.

Trld,3bk inr 1150,held up,handy

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced middle stages.

4-5bk inr,3bk otr,flat,inr,brk 150

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - shifted out rounding the final bend when driver W Frost was activating gear hampering an outside runner. Mr Frost was issued a warning for his lack of control at this stage. Broke early in the run home losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Gate spd,prkd,no cvr,fght gamely

Soon trld,waitd,thru,did best inr

Led-3bk inr 1500,off tn,tidy inr

FRANCO TIM - held up rounding the final bend.

Ld,brk 2000,3bk otr,up tn,battld

FRANCO TIM - broke near the 2000m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,cartd 600,gd

FRANCO TIM - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Up,ld,trld 1300,thru,no extra inr

FRANCO TIM - driver C Thornley was issued with a warning for the manner in which he used his whip early in the run home.

Gate spd,ld-3bk 800,no gaps inr

FRANCO TIM - held up throughout the run home with driver C Thornley not activating the removable deafeners as a result.

Deep pegs,always rear,no impact

5bk otr,3wd,1x1 1600,thru tn,battld

Trld-4bk inr,waitd,solid up inr

TO RI RUBY - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,1x1 1500,off wdr tn,honest

Eased,4bk otr,well bk tn,stayd bk

Eased,6bk otr,last inr tn,no kick

1x1,3bk otr 1200,peeld 200,pluggd

Brk,5-4bk otr,3wd,1x1,prkd,wiltd

TO RI RUBY - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

5th,1x1-4bk otr,3wd 400,sound wd

3bk otr,4bk 700 & 3wd,battld wd

3bk otr-prkd 1800,felt pinch tn

3bk inr,off 350,held up,imprvd

OCEAN BREEZE - held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,thru,handy

Prkd,up,ld,trld 1400,held up,fair

OCEAN BREEZE - placed in restricted room near the 50m when runners either side shifted ground marginally.

5bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,steady wd

OCEAN BREEZE - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 600m. Placed in restricted room near the 500m and struck the sulky wheel of WESTAR MOLLY despite the efforts of driver A Drake.

6bk otr,3wd cvr,off,steady wd

OCEAN BREEZE - raced three wide with cover from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the mare had got further back than anticipated after starting from a wide draw and had been unable to improve into the race after racing wide on the final bend.

5bk otr,3wd cvr,wd tn,strong late

Thru,4bk inr,held up tn,handy inr

4bk otr,5bk 750,thru,battld mid

Eased,chkd 1400,6-4bk inr,pluggd

ITZ MAGICAL MEG - hampered rounding the first bend. Again hampered near the 1500m losing ground.

1x1 the trip,off tn,tried hard mid

1x1,prkd 1500,1x1 600,felt pinch

ITZ MAGICAL MEG - paced roughly at various stages throughout. Weakened final bend.

6bk otr,up,prkd-1x1,tiring 450

ITZ MAGICAL MEG - weakened final bend. Paced roughly in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of muscle tie up. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

7bk otr,3-4wd 650,warmd up wdst

3bk otr,3wd 550,up,whackd away

Trld the trip,wiated,useful up inr

NOT OVER - driver C Dalgety advised a hopple shortener had become entangled around the hopple carrier after being activated.

Found 1x1,angld out 200,steady

Eased,5-4bk otr,3wd cvr,steady mid

Soon prkd,1x1 700,3bk,honest mid

Soon trld,waitd,thru,solid bid inr

Brk badly start,nvr a hope after

NOT OVER - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon prkd,no cvr,askd tn,fght,tired

Ld,trld,off,ld,trld 1300,thru,smart

Soon led,joind strgt,fadd

8th,3wd,ld bid,prkd 900,fght,fdd

4th inr,off,prkd,ld 1100,hdd,gritty

SANTANNA MACH - Driver W House was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Nice trip otr,peeled 300,stout fin

Prkd,into ld 1400,gathered in 100m

SANTANNA MACH - lay out in the run home.

6th,3bk otr,prkd 800,askd,wilted

5th,3bk otr,4bk 800,inr tn,plugged

3wd,prkd,ld 1500,askd,bestd 150

7bk otr,3wd,prkd 1300,very brave

Prkd,1x1,thru mid tn,steady mid

Gate spd,led,set terms,held best

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 900,3bk tn,pluggd

Ld bid,trld 1250,waitd,sound inr

Up,ld 1800,trld 1400,waitd,battld

MOTOR MOUTH - held up early in the run home.

Eased,6-7bk otr,rear tn,imprvd

5bk inr,6bk 900,held up,sound inr

6bk otr,3wd 1300,flat tyre 600,gone

NED KELLY - over-raced early and middle stages. Hung outwards near the 600m when over-racing and contacted and punctured the sulky tyre of MOTOR MOUTH. Stewards questioned driver R Cameron regarding this and after viewing the replays were satisfied that Mr Cameron was not at fault due to the racing manners of NED KELLY. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Gate spd,trld,thru,honest inr

3bk inr,off mid 300,strong mid

Prkd the trip,made bid tn,fdd 200

Led,trld 1300,thru,earnest inr

IZACHEAPEE - broke briefly in the score up however was in position at the start.

4-3bk inr,waited,solid chase inr

Ld,trld 1500,held up tn,plain inr

IZACHEAPEE - crowded by an outside runner near the 1500m striking several track markers.

7-8bk otr,still last tn,cheeky mid

IZACHEAPEE - fractious in the pre-race formation and refused to circle without the assistance of a Starting Attendant and Clerk of the Course. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke after a slight easing of the pace near the 700m losing ground. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

7bk ot,3wd cvr,postd 800,fght,fdd

Gate spd,trld,waitd,short bid inr

Up,ld,trld 1200,off mid tn,steady

Ld,trld 2000,thru,fght hard inr

5bk otr,6bk 900,held up,cheeky

CARRERA KAHU - paced roughly as the start was effected. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk late in score-up,distanced

CARRERA KAHU - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

3-4bk inr,held up,off,flew in gaps

CARRERA KAHU - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

3bk inr,paddling by 600,weakened

CARRERA KAHU - weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson was unable to provide any explanation.

4-5bk inr,battling tn,fair inr

CARRERA KAHU - paced roughly on several occasions throughout. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the sliding blinds.

Eased,3wd,prkd 1200,tired str

CARRERA KAHU - raced wide early. Locked wheels with CHASE THE STARS which lay inwards near the 400m losing ground.

Eased,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,sound

CARRERA KAHU - out of position at the start. Driver S Tomlinson was issued a warning.

Lobd 1x1,1x2 bell,handy wide

Eased,3bk otr,3wd tn,steady mid

CARRERA KAHU - raced roughly for a distance passing the 1800m.

3bk inr,waitd,clear 200,dashd best

CARRERA KAHU - held up early in the run home.

9th,4bk otr,3wd cvr,3bk otr tn,tidy

SOPHIA BROMAC - raced wide from the 900m.

6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,unleashd wd

SOPHIA BROMAC - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

5bk inr,off,held up,handy in gaps

SOPHIA BROMAC - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6bk inr,5bk otr,wdst tn,strong wdst

SOPHIA BROMAC - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

1x1,3bk otr 900,steady in mid

3wd,5bk otr,well bk tn,battld wd

Soon prkd,1x1-3bk otr,waitd,ok

SOPHIA BROMAC - held up early in the run home.

Led,trld,3bk 550,held up,steady

3bk otr,4bk 1300,3wd cvr,dashd best

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.

5-7bk otr,to inr tn,cheeky,held up

SOPHIA BROMAC - held up early in the run home.