Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Made ld,softened up,run down 150m

Prkd,cvr,3-bk bell,drifting 500 out

PAT BENATAR - weakened from the 500m. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

6th otr,1x1,on retreat 1300,p/up

PAT BENATAR - lost contact with the body of the field near the 1300m and was retired from the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. A warning was placed on the mare's racing performance.

Soft run mrks,thru,too many barrels

6th,deep pegs,fading 400

PAT BENATAR - weakened final bend.

Brk start,rear pegs,failed to spark

PAT BENATAR - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk badly early,out of contention

PAT BENATAR - broke after 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,bttld away

PAT BENATAR - hung inwards and struck several track markers rounding the final bend. Returned to the assembly area with blood present in its mouth. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration on the mare's tongue.

Brk badly start,nvr in touch after

PAT BENATAR - broke at the start losing all chance.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,no pick-up

Slw,rear otr,wd cvr 350,made ground

1x1,prkd,ld 1800,dictated,run down

7th otr,1x1,prkd 550,chkd/brk 400m

JUST EASY - checked and broke near the 400m losing its chance.

Wd,up prkd the trip,jostled,fdd out

JUST EASY - raced wide early.

Wd 10th,3-bk otr,wd 700,loomed,wknd

JUST EASY - slow to begin. Raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 750m. Weakened final bend.

Brk early,13th gap,6-bk otr,no dash

JUST EASY - broke rounding the first bend losing ground.

Wd,1x1 1600,off top,ran on stoutly

JUST EASY - the required veterinary clearance was received. Fractious prior to the start and shifted outwards just prior to the start being effected hampering an outside runner. Raced wide early.

Mid otr,shfld bk,tidy wn clr late

JUST EASY - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.

Trld-4bk inr,3bk otr 650,honest mid

Mid,into 1x1,out tn,only fair

LIVING ON A PRAYER - slow to begin.

3bk inr,to prkd 900,up,ld tn,tough

Up,led,3bk inr,cartd 800,brk,honest

A REASON TO FIGHT - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 800m before breaking near the 650m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Stewards questioned driver R Close regarding this incident. Mr Close advised that his runner had been over-racing causing him difficulty and after being hampered by the weakening MILLIE LET LOOSE he had attempted to shift ground outwards however MILLIE LET LOOSE had hung outwards simultaneously to him shifting ground resulting in his runner being placed in restricted room. After viewing the replays and considering Mr Close's explanation Stewards took the matter no further.

Trld,3-bk 1750,fght nicely on mrks

A REASON TO FIGHT - struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver R Close was issued a warning.

Trld,3-bk 800,held up,ran on in mid

A REASON TO FIGHT - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Brk,12th inr,5bk bell,bt stragglers

A REASON TO FIGHT - broke at the start losing ground.

Brk,rear,7th,brk,detachd,tired tn

A REASON TO FIGHT - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again passing the 1000m losing all chance.

Eased,6bk inr,1x1 bell,wd 500,solid

9th otr,3-bk bell,failed to quicken

10th inr,6-bk,held up,off,plggd gap

Brk,tacked on,5-bk inr,no final zip

A REASON TO FIGHT - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Prkd,ld 1600,tckld top,hdd,fght on

Trld,3-bk 2200,bttld solidly on inr

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - tangled away.

7th otr,3bk,1x1 350,off,chased best

Wd,1x1,prkd 1800,fght on nicely

Beaut trip otr,peeled,bttld solidly

Brk,3-bk mrks to trn,blkd,late mid

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - broke briefly at the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

10th otr,5-bk 1300,held up,bttld on

4th inr,4-bk,off,held up,ran on gap

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - held up early in the run home.

Left prkd the majority,fght solidly

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

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

Trld,3-bk 1300,lacked dash on mrks

5th inr,3-bk,brk 300 losing chance

ROYAL GRACE - weakened from the 400m and broke on the final bend losing all chance.

Trld,3-bk 1300,unable to stick on

ROYAL GRACE - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,prkd,drppd away

ROYAL GRACE - weakened near the 500m hampering a trailing runner.

Brk early 6th,6-bk inr,never ran on

ROYAL GRACE - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.

7th otr,3-bk 1300,5th tn,steady,brk

ROYAL GRACE - hung inwards early in the run home. Broke over the concluding stages losing all chance.

Trld-4bk inr,flat 600,drifted back

ROYAL GRACE - weakened passing the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

7th inr,4-bk 1500,off,steady in mid

5th,4-bk inr,1x1 800,off,fght well

Wd,4-bk inr 1750,off,ran on stoutly

NATIVES INFERNO - raced wide early.

6th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 400,chal,outfin

Prkd,ld 2150,brfly attckd,reeled in

12-11th,5-6bk otr,no extra in str

3-bk mrks,held up,strong effort inr

8th inr,1x1 1000,peeled,breezed by

7th otr,4-bk 1700,held up,stout mid

NATIVES INFERNO - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk,rear inr,held up,bt stragglers

NATIVES INFERNO - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Hampered by a dislodged track marker leaving the final bend. Held up early in the run home.

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

Brk start,rear inr,off,bt slows mid

WHAT THE BELL - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld on slow clip,thru,chased best

Ld out,trld 1750,thru,chased boldly

WHAT THE BELL - trotted roughly at various stages throughout.

Soft trip mrks,held up,fght on well

WHAT THE BELL - held up final bend.

4-5-6bk inr,buried tn,ok on inr

WHAT THE BELL - hampered by a breaking runner late in the score up and was out of position at the start. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver S Ottley who confirmed her horse had not been denied a fair start.

Up,prkd,1x1,prkd,3bk otr,tired 500

WHAT THE BELL - over-raced middle stages.

3rd,prkd,ld 1900,dictated,cght late

WHAT THE BELL - trotted roughly in the run home.

Chkd,9th inr,6-bk 1600,no dash mrks

Wd,1x1,3-bk 1600,4-bk,wd cvr,ran on

Brk 2450,6bk inr,buried 600,bt slow

WHAT THE BELL - broke after 200m losing ground.

5th inr,4-bk,3-bk 400,brk 5th 175m

NOAH MAGNIFIC - lay inwards rounding the final bend striking a track marker. Broke near the 150m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1800,thru,brk 3rd

NOAH MAGNIFIC - lay inwards near the 900m striking a track marker. Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver S Thornley was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Broke passing the 150m hampering a trailing runner losing its chance.

1x1,3-bk 1700,held up,off,solid fin

NOAH MAGNIFIC - held up early in the run home.

7th otr,4-bk bell,failed to fire up

Brk,tacked on,wd cvr rear,plggd on

NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke as the start was effected losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

8th inr,5-bk,held up,sound on mrks

8th inr,6-bk,off,bttld on,never clr

Brk early,rear gap,brk 150m,no hope

NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again near the 150m losing all chance.

Wd,4-bk otr,off top,bttld away gap

5th inr,4-bk,prkd 1300,drifting trn

NOAH MAGNIFIC - weakened in the run home.

6th otr,brk in rear 350,out of play

VALYRIAN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Broke leaving the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk,dist 8th,never caught up

The start was delayed due to VALYRIAN requiring farrier attention.

Blew score-up,brk after,pulled up

VALYRIAN - broke in the score up of the restart losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again passing the 1350m losing all chance and was retired from the race. Driver O Thornley reported the gelding had been striking the sulky wheel discs.

3bk otr,1x1 1200-tn,up tn,smart mid

Wd,5th,prkd,cvr 1150,off,stout fin

VALYRIAN - raced wide early.

7th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd top,tidy effort

10th inr,6-bk bell,useful along inr

VALYRIAN - trainer R Todd was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding to race with blinds which had not been notified. Held up throughout the run home.

Brk ealry,rear 400,made grnd in mid

VALYRIAN - broke near the 1700m losing ground.

Rear inr,brk 2000,distancd after

VALYRIAN - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend striking track markers and broke losing ground. Broke again near the 900m losing all chance.

Slow,9th,4-3bk otr,chkd/brk 900

VALYRIAN - checked by a breaking runner near the 900m and broke losing all chance.

Slw,rear inr,off,wd 400,brk 150 out

DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke passing the 150m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

9th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd 500,gallant

DIAMOND HARBOUR - lay inwards near the 400m despite the efforts of driver C Thornley checking JUST EASY which broke losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Slw,rear inr,held up,stout late mid

DIAMOND HARBOUR - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 1300m. Held up early in the run home.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1400,off top,tried hard

DIAMOND HARBOUR - raced wide early.

Prkd,cvr 2100,off,whacked away gap

DIAMOND HARBOUR - trotted roughly shortly after the start.

12th otr,6-bk bell,off,bttld on wd

Brk early,tacked on,wd cvr,no punch

DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke after 150m losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer K James.

5th,leeft prkd 2300,ld top,run down

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,landed 1x1,3rd 300,fght on gap

PRINCE TEKA - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout.

Wd,made ld 1800,hdd top,no answer

PRINCE TEKA - weakened in the run home.

Wd mid,pressed to ld 1700,hdd 300m

Soon ld,dictated terms,gunned down

Led,held ld,tackld,white flag 700

PRINCE TEKA - weakened from the 700m hampering trailing runners. Hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver I Cameron advised the gelding had raced lethargically. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate with blood tests recommended. Stewards will follow up with trainer G McCrea in the coming days.

Out well then brk,wd,prkd 2100,wknd

PRINCE TEKA - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Ld out,set all terms,mastered late

Wd mid,up prkd 1700,fght on solidly

Led 2400,set terms,fght,cght 100

Strght to ld,set terms,kckd,held on

PRINCE TEKA - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer G McCrea advised he had changed the training regime of the gelding following its last start by decreasing its workload and also working the horse with company,

Wd,11th otr,wd,prkd 1000,ld,cut dwn

MANAKAU BLAZE - raced wide early stages.

Brk early,tacked on,nothing extra

MANAKAU BLAZE - broke after 100m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend.

Steppd then brk 2350,no hope

MANAKAU BLAZE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced or trialled for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Trppd 4w bk of mid,3w 600,wnd out

MANAKAU BLAZE - raced four wide after the start until improving to the three wide line near the 600m and continued to race wide thereafter. Weakened early in the run home. Stewards questioned driver B Ford regarding his decision not to restrain to obtain cover in the three wide line to give his horse some respite when an opportunity existed on two occasions in the early and middle stages. After hearing his explanation Stewards issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(g) which Mr Ford defended, alleging he drove in a manner capable of diminishing the chances of his horse winning by electing to remain racing wide before weakening. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Ford the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Ford's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 4 April 2025 (8 days).

7th otr,shffld,wd cvr,2nd top,tried

MANAKAU BLAZE - raced wide from the 1400m.

4th,prkd,ld 1200,tackld,kickd clear

MANAKAU BLAZE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Began awkwardly.

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

CLOVELLY HILL - held up final bend.

3rd,3-bk inr 1600,held up,solid mid

Gun run mrks,thru,chased stoutly

Gun run mrks,thru,chall,thwarted

5th otr,3-bk 1700,wd tn,tidy effort

5th,1x1 2100,off,bttld on solidly

8th otr,5-bk 1000,wd top,stout fin

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1200,no pick-up inr

Soon 3bk otr,tight tn,steady wd

CLOVELLY HILL - lay inwards and trotted roughly near the 150m having to be steadied.

Slow,10-9th,4bk inr 1000,gone,brk

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - trotted roughly when weakening final bend. Broke passing the 150m losing all chance.

Missed away badly,out of business

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke at the start losing all chance.

5bk otr,brk 1300,rear otr,battld

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke near the 1300m losing ground.

Slow,7-6th,chkd/brk,bt stragglers

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - hampered and broke near the 1100m losing all chance.

Slow,5th,to 1x1 1100,flat,2nd wind

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - trainer/driver G Smith reported the gelding had trotted roughly and lost ground rounding the final bend.

Rear,4-bk otr,3-bk,off,over the top

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - trainer G Smith advised Stewards the gelding has been treated for allergies since last racing. Trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out.

Slw,rear otr,chkd,brk 1050m,no hope

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m before breaking and losing considerable ground.

7th 4-bk otr,brk,wd rear 600,no fin

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - trainer G Smith was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to present his runner onto the track. Broke near the 1300m losing considerable ground. Raced wide from the 600m before weakening and trotting roughly in the run home.

Soon brk,never caught up after

LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke at the start losing all chance.

Slw,wd rear,prkd 1350,fght on well