Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

5th,5bk inr,3bk otr,off,flat bid wd

LADY TYRON - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Harrison advised the filly was unsuited to the fast closing sectionals and was racing up in grade.

7th otr,1x1 1300,off,fght on nicely

9th otr,4-bk,wd 400,rounded them up

4th inr,4-bk 800,failed to stick on

1x1,left prkd 1500,couldn't kick on

Gun run mrks,off,upper hand post

VERA GRACE - lay out under pressure entering the home straight and shifted up the track near the 75m despite the efforts of driver A Poutama, momentarily hampering DREAM BOYZ. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. Mr Poutama advised the filly had hung throughout.

Eased,6th otr,1x1,wd 400,bttld away

Sped to ld,claimed tn,fdd,flat tyre

DREAM BOYZ - weakened leaving the final bend. Driver T Williams reported a sulky tyre deflated during the running.

5 & 6-bk mrks,off,whacked away gap

Gun run mrks,thru,whacked away gap

DREAM BOYZ - driver J Dunn advised he did not release the hopple shorteners due to the gelding pacing well today after having a history of pacing roughly when the shorteners have been released in previous starts.

8th otr,4-bk 1300,wd top,no pick-up

DREAM BOYZ - hung inwards and paced roughly in the run home.

10th,6-bk inr,off,wdst top,bt slws

1x1-3bk otr,3wd,ld 1000,kickd,cght

5th,3-bk irn 1600,held up,bold late

B B KING - held up final bend. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Cght prkd,no cvr,trld & fdd 350

B B KING - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the gelding had over-raced in the parked position which may have taken its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4th,prkd 1500-tn,felt pinch in str

B B KING - briefly placed in restricted room by an outside runner after 100m. Hung outwards and over-raced through the middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the race had not been run to suit after being left to race in the parked position throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4-6bk otr,3wd cvr rear,imprvd wdst

B B KING - over-raced early stages. Raced greenly rounding the final bend and again near the 100m. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was not disappointed after the colt had improved wide rounding the final bend and would derive benefit from its first run back after a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Up,prkd,no cvr,battling by 500

B B KING - weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner.

Mid,led,trail bell,green,nice late

7th otr,3-bk 1400,wd 400,bttld well

LOUIS - held up throughout the run home. Driver R Cameron advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Stewards questioned Mr Cameron regarding his decision not to improve into the three wide line prior to being covered by outside runners near the 500m. Mr Cameron advised that LOUIS is best driven when saved for one run and that the gelding had been under pressure for a short distance just prior to runners improving outside him. Mr Cameron further advised he believed the favoured LOGAN ROCK which he was following would improve into the race giving him the opportunity to shift into clear racing room in the run home however LOGAN ROCK had not improved as well as expected resulting in him being held up. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied his explanation was not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Trld,3-bk 1550,off tn,chased boldly

Eased,5-bk otr,tidy late along mrks

Brk hopelessly start,out of action

LOGAN ROCK - broke at the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.

Eased,6-bk inr,5-bk,off,bold,no gap

LOGAN ROCK - raced roughly after contesting a position with DESTINY'S DREAM rounding the first bend and raced wide early.

Blew the start badly,pulled up

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

7th otr,4-bk,wd 600,bttld away gap

Chkd,8th otr,4-bk 1000,4w top,stout

LOGAN ROCK - hampered by a breaking runner after 200m.

13th otr,7-bk 1600,beat stragglers

7th otr,4-bk 1300,wd cvr 650,stout

Wd,3-bk otr 1600,wd 300,tidy effort

SHARDS LYRIC - raced wide early. Hung inwards leaving the final bend and early in the run home causing driver S O'Reilly difficulty.

Ld out,trld 1300,off top,strong fin

SHARDS LYRIC - held up final bend.

5L off start,7-bbk otr,always at bk

SHARDS LYRIC - back from the unruly position at the start. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Brk run-up,tacked on,wdst top,smart

SHARDS LYRIC - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Raced greenly late in the run home and shifted up the track.

Eased,6bk otr,well bk,bt straggler

Gate spd,ld 1250,set terms,run down

A false start was declared when SHARDS LYRIC broke in the score up checking an inside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver S O'Reilly elected to remain in her allocated barrier position for the restart. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

10th inr,4-bk bell,off,no final zip

DOCTOR TIM - weakened late in the run home.

6th otr,1x1 1650,off,ran on stoutly

Chkd & brk start,contained in rear

DOCTOR TIM - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and was slow to begin losing all chance.

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr 400,stout fin

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1100,ld,cut down

Eased,wd rear 1600,posted,folded up

DOCTOR TIM - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Raced wide without cover for a distance middle stages. Weakened approaching the final turn.

4th inr,4-bk 1600,off,no final kick

DOCTOR TIM - contacted a track marker entering the first bend after being placed in restricted room to the inside of HA'PENNY (E Johnson), which had also been momentarily crowded when racing to the inside of STEALERS WHEEL (P Ferguson) and FREDASTAIRE (S Abernethy). After reviewing all available footage, Stewards were unable to attribute responsibility for DOCTOR TIM and HA'PENNY being placed in restricted room to any one horse or driver, and accordingly took the matter no further. Over-raced briefly through the middle stages. Shifted outwards near the 1250m, momentarily forcing BLUE CHIP LOU (H Orange) to race wider on the track. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule and after viewing all available films established that driver M Hay had commenced his outward movement prior to BLUE CHIP LOU reaching his sulky wheel, and accordingly no further action was taken. Weakened leaving the final turn.

Brk,8th inr,4bk,blkd,tidy late(rel)

DOCTOR TIM - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 869(7B) alleging the gelding had gained an advantage by racing inside the final track marker prior to the passing lane. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and driver O Thornley, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and DOCTOR TIM was relegated to 5th placing. Miss Thornley admitted an associated charge in that she allowed her runner to improve inside a track marker in the run home thereby gaining an advantage. After hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Thornley's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 29 March up to and including 4 April 2026 (3 days).

Chkd,12th otr,6-bk,wd cvr top,plggd

12th,5bk inr,waited tn,cheeky inr

DOCTOR TIM - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Held up early in the run home.

9th otr,6-bk,5-bk,impr inr,no extra

Brk,7th inr,5bk,off,wd rear,2nd,fdd

CAPTAIN PUBLISHER - broke at the start losing ground.

Slow,rear otr,5bk inr,fair at back

CAPTAIN PUBLISHER - shifted inwards at the start hampering an inside runner and broke briefly. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trld,off,prkd,ld 1500,fght,held on

Prkd,3bk inr 1600,off,held up,bold

CAPTAIN PUBLISHER - held up final bend.

Brk,dist 12th,3wd cvr,warmd up wd

CAPTAIN PUBLISHER - broke at the start losing ground.

Wd,4-bk inr,prkd 1500,ld 175,cut bk

3-bk otr,angled wd top,strong claim

Soon trld,held up 500,off,sound inr

WISHING FOR U - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Wd,up prkd 1500,ld 450,gobbled up

Slw,7th inr,5-bk,off,bttld away mid

WISHING FOR U - over-raced and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of FOLIEJON STAR after a slight easing of the pace near the 1800m. Paced roughly near the 50m having to be steadied.

Prkd,ld,trld 1200,thru,too powerful

Blew the start,tacked on,no extra

WISHING FOR U - broke at the start and shifted outwards abruptly checking an outside runner with a trailing runner also being hampered losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Rough,rear inr,failed to quicken up

SHADES OF ROBYN - paced roughly shortly after the start. Continued to pace roughly at various stages throughout losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

Trld,3-bk,4-bk,3-bk,off,late in mid

4th,left prkd,cvr 900,rough,fdd out

SHADES OF ROBYN - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Butt. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced erratically from the 800m hampering trailing runners. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Butt advised the gelding had raced greenly throughout causing her difficulty. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

11th otr,6-bk 1000,rough,wknd out

SHADES OF ROBYN - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly for a distance passing the 800m. Weakened in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,failed to work close

SHADES OF ROBYN - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Butt. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened leaving the final bend. Miss Butt reported the gelding failed to handle the track conditions.

Blew the start,out of commission

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

Wd,3bk otr,1x1 1500,wd 350,did best

SHADES OF ROBYN - raced wide early. When asked to comment on the improved performance trainer T Cross advised the gelding failed to handle the wet track at its last start after recovering well from a previous respiratory infection and added that today's race had been run to suit after receiving an economical run throughout.

9th otr,4-bk 1800,couldn't stick on

SHADES OF ROBYN - weakened in the run home.

Prkd,pshd to ld,trld 1300,gone 700m

SHADES OF ROBYN - weakened from the 700m. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Holmes advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be showing signs of a respiratory condition. Stood down pending a veterinary examination including an endoscopic procedure prior to resuming.

7th otr,4-bk bell,off,ran on wd out

Left prkd,urged to ld 1500,hdd,wknd

OFF THE EDGE - over-raced in the score up and became awkwardly positioned inside the gate having to be restrained. Attempted a marginal run to the inside of CHANGEFORTHEBETA near the 250m contacting that runner's sulky wheel and then struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane hampering DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR which had to be steadied and paced roughly for a distance. Driver A Edge was issued a warning for contacting a wheel and a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for contacting a track marker.

Brk,12th otr,rear 800,made grnd inr

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - slow to begin before laying outwards and pacing roughly in the early stages.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1400,kicked,too big

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer M Purvis advised the gelding had appreciated a drop in grade from recent starts and had been racing without luck.

9th otr,3-bk bell,held up,ran on wd

3-bk mrks,off top,held up,fght pegs

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - held up early in the run home.

4th inr,4-bk 2100,off,no final kick

Mid otr,3w,led bell,folded late

Left prkd thru'out,outfinished 200m

Brk,rear otr,5-bk,off,beat slows

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - broke at the start losing ground.

5th inr,3-bk 2000,off,held up,plggd

OCEAN OF TEARS - held up early in the run home.

Brk,rear otr,wdst top,no impression

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,tidy effort

OCEAN OF TEARS - driver D Williams was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home.

4pegs,off bell,last,ran on ok

Trld,3-bk 1300,held up,off,no punch

OCEAN OF TEARS - held up early in the run home.

4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,handy wdst

OCEAN OF TEARS - out of position at the start. Driver D Williams was issued a warning.

3-5bk inr,off tn,angld,held up late

OCEAN OF TEARS - held up for clear racing room inside the final 100m.

Trld-3bk inr,to 1x1 tn,tight,handy

OCEAN OF TEARS - held up final bend.

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 700,off,sound

5th,1x1 2000,whacked away thru mid

Eased,6th,3-bk inr,fght on solidly

Eased,wd rear 400,plggd clsr in gap

1x1,left prkd 1400,flat 400,no xtra

Brk,8th inr,5-bk 1600,off,solid gap

SHADOW CREEK - broke at the start losing ground. Driver B Weaver was issued a warning for the manner he drove in the run home when shifting ground to ensure he has sufficient advantage over outside runners.

10th otr,5-bk bell,5w top,sound fin

SHADOW CREEK - over-raced early stages.

5th inr,3-bk 1600,off,strong in mid

SHADOW CREEK - shifted inwards in the run home crowding an inside runner near the 200m. Driver B Weaver was issued a warning.

Rough,4bk inr,off tn,1-paced mid

SHADOW CREEK - raced roughly over the early stages. Driver B Weaver 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 in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Weaver's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 February up to and including 22 February 2026 (2 days).

5th inr,3-bk 2100,off,whacked away

3bk otr,4bk inr,drifting from 500

SHADOW CREEK - paced roughly from the 700m before weakening. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Weaver advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.