Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

3 & 4-bk mrks,going backwards 900m

THE HIGHLANDER - weakened from the 1000m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised the gelding raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

3-bk mrks to trn,tracked wnr,chased

THE HIGHLANDER - steadied racing into the first bend when awkwardly placed close to the sulky of JUDINE. Stewards questioned drivers J MacDonald (JUDINE) and M Holbrough (THE HIGHLANDER) regarding this and after hearing from both drivers, no further action was required.

Wd,eased,4 & 5-bk mrks,5th tn,solid

THE HIGHLANDER - raced wide early.

4th,prkd,1x1 1100,off,1-paced mid

Prkd,cvr 1600,peeled top,bttld well

1x1,wd,prkd 1900,flat 400,no extra

5th otr,4-bk,wd 600,fght on solidly

THE HIGHLANDER - lay inwards throughout the run home.

Soon 3bk otr,6th 400,imprvd mid

Eased,wd cvr rear 1100,wdr,no punch

THE HIGHLANDER - raced wide with cover from the 1100m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

7th otr,4-bk 900,held up,forget run

Soft trip mrks,thru,bttld solidly

1x1,3bk otr 900,1x1 600,pluggd

Trld-4bk inr,5bk 1100,5bk otr,ok

LOGAN ROCK - lay in and struck a track marker near the 1400m.

1x1,3-bk 950,wd top,plggd away gap

11th otr,5-bk 1300,wd top,nice fin

5th otr,1x1 1300,wd top,closed hard

Blew the start badly,out of action

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

5th otr,1x1,3-bk,bell,rear,no spark

Eased,6bk inr,held up,weavd well

LOGAN ROCK - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

Bk otr,3w,parkd,fght well

3rd inr,4-bk,3-bk,carted,off,stout

4pegs-last innr,off trn,no room str

MAGIC SIGN - locked sulky wheels with FOVEAUX GAMBLER for a distance from the 150m when both runners shifted ground simultaneously.

Trld,3-bk 1650,failed to quicken up

Trld,3-bk,4-bk,3-bk 100,brk 600 out

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke near the 650m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,bttld away

Thru 4th,prkd 1600,whacked away gap

Brk,4bk inr,held up tn-150,steady

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke briefly at the start.

Gate spd,ld 1600,askd,fght,hdd 150

Eased,4bk inr 1300,brk tn,distancd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk dispatch,rear otr,bt slws (dq)

DOVER TERRACE - broke at the start and shifted outwards checking outside and trailing runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Stewards lodged a protest against 6th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays driver J van Rijn did not contest the protest and DOVER TERRACE was disqualified by Stewards.

Prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,3 & 4w 400,slick

DOVER TERRACE - driver B Munro was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture. When questioned regarding the improved performance, caretaker trainer B Munro advised Stewards that the gelding had benefitted from a different feeding and training regime since joining his stable as per the horse movement notification. Mr Munro added that the change of environment combined with being able to train alongside other horses had contributed to an improvement in the horse's condition and competitiveness.

3-4bk inr,detached tn,weakened

DOVER TERRACE - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.

6th inr,shffld,rear otr,tidy fin wd

DOVER TERRACE - held up early in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 1700,thru,fght on well

5th inr,5-bk 1400,off,no final kick

DOVER TERRACE - broke and shifted inwards in the score up hampering a trailing runner and after settling was incorrectly positioned behind IMPERIAL LAZ at the start. Stewards spoke to Junior driver R Harrison, who declined assistance from a Senior driver, regarding this with Miss Harrison advising that she was having difficulty steering her runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Notwithstanding this Miss Harrison was reminded of her obligations to make a better effort to be in her correct position at the start. Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1600m.

5th,6-bk inr,off top,no final punch

Eased,7th,flat,gone by 900

DOVER TERRACE - broke early in the score up however was in position at the start. Weakened from the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

5-4bk inr,waited,tried hard inr

7th otr,3-bk,4-bk 950,wd cvr,ran on

Soon prkd,no cvr,fading from 400

FRANCO TIM - weakened final bend.

Prkd the trip,urgd clsr tn,fght,fdd

4bk inr,off tn,steady mid,tight 100

FRANCO TIM - held up over the concluding stages.

Led,trld,3bk inr,thru,went close

Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk 950,imprvd inr

FRANCO TIM - held up early in the run home.

Eased,4bk otr-1x1,3wd 700,gone tn

TOPAZ - raced wide early. Had to be steadied near the 1250m when there was an easing of the pace. Again raced wide from the 700m. Driver G Minnucci was issued a warning for trailing a wheel through the middle stages.

Eased,12th,6-bk inr,chkd,no pick-up

TOPAZ - hampered by a weakening runner near the 900m. Weakened early in the run home.

7th otr,1x1,pshd wd 1000,plggd away

HE'S TOUGH - shifted outwards near the 950m forcing TOPAZ to race wider on the track which then paced roughly. Driver M Maynard was issued a warning to exercise greater care when shifting ground. Lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

3bk otr-prkd,1x1-3bk otr,off,plggd

The start was delayed after TOPAZ required a change of sulky.

Eased,6-7bk inr,5bk tn,honest inr

TOPAZ - over-raced middle stages.

Ld,trld 2100,off,pounced,too strong

1x1,4bk otr 1100,flat tn,no threat

5bk otr,3wd 500,no closer wd

TOPAZ - raced wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the mare had been unable to make ground due to the fast closing sectionals of the race.

Eased,3bk otr,off tn,short bid mid

Trld,3bk inr,4bk,weaved,smart inr

TOPAZ - trainer J McDermott was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified removable deafeners which were affixed prior to the start. Held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home.

Prkd,1x1,ld,trld,held up,off,good

Up,1x1,prkd 1100,askd,very brave

Wd cvr,up prkd 1650,cvr 950,wd,bold

1x1-3bk otr,held up 1-off 400,imprv

Brk,rear inr,off,failed to spark up

MAJOR HAPPY - broke at the start in the re-run losing ground.

Trld out,3-bk 1000,fght solidly gap

Brk,5bk inr,off,held up,useful

MAJOR HAPPY - broke at the start losing ground.

4th inr,4-bk bell,held up,bold late

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

Lost ld dig,3-bk inr 2200,off,just

Eased,4-bk otr,left 1x1,off,too big

Eased,buried mrks,off,held up,plggd

GLADYS GREENLAND - held up early in the run home.

3-4bk inr,held up tn,steady in mid

GLADYS GREENLAND - hung outwards through the middle stages.

Sped to ld,trld 1650,thru,fght well

6bk otr,3wd cvr rear tn,steady wd

Gate spd,ld,tackld,hdd 400,wiltd

GLADYS GREENLAND - when questioned regarding the performance trainer S Reid advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1700,thru,steady

9th otr,4bk,wd cvr,prkd 1000,outfin

GLADYS GREENLAND - over-raced early stages.

Soon 1x1,off,chased hard mid