Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Ld out,trld 1550,thru,strong on inr

Nice trip otr,wd 450,fght on in gap

8th otr,4-bk,wd 450,bttld away gap

4-6bk otr,sent 3wd 450,smart mid

AR GEE RULZ - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,too slippery

Eased,9th otr,5-bk,wd 450,fght well

Held ld,eyed,hdd top,no response

AR GEE RULZ - over-raced early stages when being restrained in an attempt to obtain cover. Weakened early in the run home.

Trld out,4-bk 1300,held up,plggd on

AR GEE RULZ - held up final bend.

Thru,4bk otr,wdst rear tn,battld wd

Bk otr,peeld 550,v wd,nice chase

Held ld,allowed terms,cght shadows

Prkd,3bk otr 1900,off 350,steady

JACK'S EYRE - paced roughly and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of AMICI rounding the final bend resulting in trailing runners being checked. Stewards questioned drivers B Hope (JACK'S EYRE) and J Dunn (AMICI) regarding this incident. It was established that Mr Dunn had attempted to shift AMICI wider on the track prior to UKRAINE improving to his outside however due to the speed of that runner, he elected not to continue his outward movement to avoid the risk of locking wheels. This resulted in a slight easing of the pace, with JACK'S EYRE becoming awkwardly placed behind AMICI having to be steadied. After considering the explanation of both drivers and viewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied that no one horse or driver was solely at fault and accordingly no further action was taken.

Gun run mrks,thru,too many barrels

Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout on inr

JACK'S EYRE - additional seat padding came adrift near the 650m and fell to the track. It was established that this gear had been sufficiently taped prior to coming adrift with no further action deemed necessary.

10th otr,wd cvr 1050,4w 700,kept on

JACK'S EYRE - raced wide from the 1000m.

Gun run mrks,off top,chased stoutly

7th otr,4-bk,wd 625m,bttld on well

Eased,5-bk inr,off,tidy tight qtrs

JACK'S EYRE - raced wide early. Held up for clear racing room for the majority of the run home.

Mid-bk otr,drag up 500,plain wd

Last,innr 400,made up ground

JACK'S EYRE - held up final bend.

Wd,prkd,ld 1550,kicked,just enough

LA CONCHA - stewards questioned driver C Dalgety regarding the improved performance of this runner, Mr Dalgety advised that, after disappointing at its previous start, the gelding had recovered well and pleased the stable with its work during the week. Mr Dalgety added that a minor gear alteration had been made leading into tonight's engagement and, combined with being driven more positively in the early stages to secure a more favourable position in the running that this had contributed to the improved performance.

Eased,rear otr,never made an impact

LA CONCHA - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gate speed to dictate,hdd 200m out

LA CONCHA - weakened in the run home.

4-5bk inr,off 3bk otr 500,tight str

LA CONCHA - had to be restrained racing into the first bend when racing on the marker line. Stewards questioned drivers G O'Reilly (JUKEBOX GYPSY) and C Dalgety (LA CONCHA) regarding this and after hearing from both drivers and viewing the replays which were inconclusive, Stewards took the matter no further. Held up throughout the run home. Mr Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

5th inr,3-bk 1500,whacked away gap

LA CONCHA - hung outwards throughout the run home causing driver C Dalgety difficulty utilising the passing lane with the gelding being held up over the concluding stages.

Gate spd,ld,joind tn,swallowed up

Trld 2300,flat 400,dropped out

LA CONCHA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort despite being fresh up from a spell over 2600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Prkd,trld 1650,off,fght well in mid

ASK ME LAZARUS - the anti choke device was removed prior to the start after warming up unfavourably. Over-raced middle stages.

Up,trld 1700,askd tn,swallowd up

Wd,3-bk inr,prkd 1000,outfinished

ASK ME LAZARUS - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding inside runners. Driver T Duley was issued a warning.

3-bk otr,1x1 1500,off,chal,did best

Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1250,thru,no dash

ASK ME LAZARUS - weakened in the run home.

1x1,3-bk,wd 1900,ld 1750,gunned dwn

ASK ME LAZARUS - lay outwards approaching the first bend placing MARIA KIRILENKO in restricted room momentarily.

Held ld,allowed terms,too many guns

3-4pegs,off turn,steady chase

Mid-bk otr,3w,parkd,solid bid

3 & 4-bk otr,wd 1050,ld 700,run dwn

3wd cvr,postd,prkd 950,faded str

BETTOR OFF - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised that after restraining at the start he had been caught wide for a distance which had taken its toll over the concluding stages.

Soon ld,trld 1250,off,chkd,bttld on

BETTOR OFF - hampered by an inside runner which hung outwards early in the run home.

Last,peeld 400,ran on,peakd

Wd,soon led,joind,too powerful

BETTOR OFF - raced wide early. Driver T Williams reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon ld,dictated terms,gobbled up

Soon 1x1,1x2 800,soon peakd

BETTOR OFF - when asked to comment on the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort of the filly and in his opinion she may not have been suited to the smaller track.

Bk otr,3w,parkd 800,loomd,solid

BETTOR OFF - paced roughly under pressure in the early stages of the run home.

Wd cvr 10th,up prkd 950,ld tn,stppd

BETTOR OFF - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened over the concluding stages. The near hind bandage came adrift during the running with no action taken due to the prevailing weather and track conditions. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the filly had hung during the running causing him difficulty.

Wd,up prkd bell,ld 250,too powerful

BETTOR OFF - raced wide early.

Brk badly early in rear,out of play

MAJOR MOONSHINE - broke near the 1700m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,wdst,stirring

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk,held up,beat slws

MAJOR MOONSHINE - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final turn.

Prkd,cvr 1500,wd 350,no final kick

Wd,ld 1650,trld 1350,off,too gd wd

MAJOR MOONSHINE - over-raced middle stages. Locked wheels briefly with an outside runner near the 450m and paced roughly for several strides.

6th,chkd,5-bk inr,off,wd 550,gritty

MAJOR MOONSHINE - Driver E Johnson was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Found 1x1,up tn,steady bid mid

1x1,4-bk 1350,wd top,closed boldly

3wd cvr,prkd 800,fght bravely str

MAJOR MOONSHINE - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 800m.

Left prkd,keen,cvr 1250,wd tn,stout

MAJOR MOONSHINE - commenced to over-race entering the back straight the first time when left without cover then continued to over-race when SILENT THEORY improved around three wide to its outer. When questioned regarding the performance Driver E Johnson stated that the gelding had received every opportunity.

Brk,rear inr,off,failed to quicken

DAWN TO DARK - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

4-bk otr,wd 1050,4th top,outkicked

DAWN TO DARK - raced wide from the 1000m.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr top,stout

Brk early,10th otr,wd cvr rear,plgd

DAWN TO DARK - broke racing into the first bend when to the outside of ZARLINI checking trailing runners losing ground. Stewards questioned drivers B Hope (ZARLINI) and S Ottley (DAWN TO DARK) regarding this incident where it was established that both runners had shifted ground simultaneously and jostled for a short distance in an attempt to obtain a position in the running line behind HUGO. After viewing the replays and considering both drivers explanation, Stewards were satisfied no one horse or driver was at fault and accordingly took the matter no further. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

12th otr,6-bk,rear top,bttld closer

DAWN TO DARK - hampered near the 1600m.

Gt spd,led,flat turn,folded

DAWN TO DARK - broke in the initial stages of the score up however was in position at the start. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1200,fading by tn

DAWN TO DARK - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Eased,8bk otr,3wd cvr,honest mid

DAWN TO DARK - raced wide from the 1500m.

6th otr,1x1,prkd,ld 1000,kicked clr

DAWN TO DARK - driver J Cox reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept truckin

Gt spd,led,trail,solid chase

SEASIDE CROFT - connections advised the horse has been gelded since last racing.

Out slowly,tackd on,ran on wide

Soon 1x1,out trn,nice work

Wd,prkd,brk,wd cvr,prkd,cvr,no dash

KOTARE KELSO - broke near the 1750m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Prkd,into ld 1700,joined 600,too gd

KOTARE KELSO - lay outwards in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,off top,fght on

Wd,rolled to ld,set terms,reeled in

Wd,prkd,cvr 950,flat 400,drppd away

KOTARE KELSO - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

7th otr,3-bk,brk 600,passed slws wd

KOTARE KELSO - paced roughly near the 1700m. Broke near the 600m losing ground.

Trail,3bk,batled away innr

KOTARE KELSO - held up early in the run home.

Cut breeze thru'out,fght on solidly

Sped to ld,set terms,chopped bk 50m

Nice trip otr,peeled,bttld away gap

KOTARE KELSO - lay inwards and paced roughly leaving the final bend.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,askd,pluggd

QUICKER THAN QUICK - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Cox. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4bk inr the trip,waitd,steady inr

Brk,rear inr,passed stragglers mrks

QUICKER THAN QUICK - broke at the start losing ground.

Chkd,5bk otr,wd cvr,posted 1250,fdd

QUICKER THAN QUICK - checked racing into the first bend losing ground. Briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1300m. Raced wide without cover from the 1250m. Weakened final bend.

Prkd,ld 1800,dictated,too many guns

4bk otr,up,prkd 1000,fght,ld,nabbd

Wd cvr,into ld 1200,tckld,dug deep

QUICKER THAN QUICK - raced wide early. Forced wider on the track passing the 1700m.

3bk otr the trip,off rear tn,steady

3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,1-paced

7th,3bk otr,up,prkd 1200,fght well

Wd,eased,5bk otr,lackd gaps inr

CAPTAIN KOBE - raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home.

3rd inr,shfrfld,off,blkd,flew wdst

CAPTAIN KOBE - over-raced middle stages.

Trld pacemaking wnnr,off,tried hard

CAPTAIN KOBE - began awkwardly.

Eased,3-4bk otr,3wd,postd,fght on

CAPTAIN KOBE - raced wide without cover from the 1100m.

Brk,5bk inr,off rear,no impact mid

CAPTAIN KOBE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Easd,8bk otr,6-5bk inr,held up,good

CAPTAIN KOBE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver W House. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Had to be steadied near the 1500m after a slight easing of the pace. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Brk,4-bk inr,off,held up,useful wd

CAPTAIN KOBE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk,trld top,fght inr

Eased,6th,1x1,askd tn,1-paced

3bk otr,1x1 1250,off,1-paced mid

3bk inr,held up 500-tn,honest inr

TRAIL BOSS - broke briefly early in the score up. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Soon 4bk inr,off tn,sound in mid

10th,5-bk inr,off,whacked away gap

Blew start,trailed field throughout

TRAIL BOSS - fractious prior to the start and broke losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.