Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Wd cvr,left posted 900,dropped out

SPIRITUAL BLISS - raced wide throughout. Weakened from the 400m.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr rear,bt slows wd

SPIRITUAL BLISS - out of position at the candy pole and start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Raced wide early.

8th otr,5-bk,wd 450,wdr,tidy effort

3wd,prkd,1x1,trld,held up,off,gd

SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages.

Prkd,into ld 2100,dictated,run down

Prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,keen,wd 400,fght

SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced early when being restrained to obtain cover. Continued to over-race through the middle stages.

Gate spd,ld 1700,askd,kickd,held on

Trld,3-bk 2150,off top,stout effort

Prkd,1x1,lead bid,fght hard,bestd

SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced early stages.

11th,4-bk inr,thru 200,stout effort

6-5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,wdr tn,smart

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

4 &5-bk mrks,held up,rear,sound inr

9th otr,rear top,made ground on inr

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - lay outwards over the concluding stages.

11th otr,6-bk,wd tn,punishing burst

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - over-raced early stages.

Thru,4bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd

HI LIFE - locked wheels with DIDJASEEMIKI near the 1700m. Stewards questioned drivers R Harrison (HI LIFE) assisted by B Butt, R Close (DIDJASEEMIKI) and J Morrison (RADIOACTIVE JAFFA) regarding this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing from the drivers it was established that both Miss Harrison and Mr Close had shifted their runners simultaneously to the inside of RADIOACTIVE JAFFA which hung inwards resulting in HI LIFE and DIDJASEEMIKI locking wheels despite the efforts of their respective drivers with no further action deemed necessary. Held up early in the run home.

5 & 6-bk mrks,rear,tidy effort wdst

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - held up early in the run home.

Eased,still rear tn,weaved clsr mid

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - driver R May was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for crossing over prior to reaching the start point. Held up rounding the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.

4-6bk otr,wd cvr 600,chased hard

Ld,trld,3-bk 1700,chkd,never ran on

SANTANNA MACH - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Prkd,into ld 1000,hdd 400,no answer

SANTANNA MACH - over-raced middle stages.

Ld out,attckd,trld 1800,no late zip

Prkd,into ld 1650,dictated,too game

Soon ld,dictated terms,hdd 200m out

2-3rd,3bk inr,askd tn,battld inr

Soon ld,allowed terms,swamped 100m

SANTANNA MACH - crowded by an outside runner late in the run home.

4 & 5-bk otr,wd cvr top,bttld away

9th otr,4-bk,off,bttld away in mid

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght on well

6bk inr,off rear 600,imprvd,tight

DO YOU WANNA DANCE - held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages.

1x1,shffld,wd cvr rear,chall,outfin

Last,checkd trn,v wide,batld

DO YOU WANNA DANCE - trainer M Purvis was issued with a warning for failing to advise who was in charge of his horse. Mr Purvis was also issued with a warning for being late to present DO YOU WANNA DANCE on to the track. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 350m.

3rd,up,led 1200,kicked,did it easy

Brk,6-bk inr,1x1,wd,825,ld,run down

DO YOU WANNA DANCE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Over-raced middle stages. Driver G Smith reported the filly had raced greenly throughout. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the horse had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

3bk otr,4bk 800,angld,sound wd

DO YOU WANNA DANCE - when questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised he was slightly disappointed and was unable to provide any tangible reason.

6th,1x1 1500,3wd,led tn,run down

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,kept on

Won early ld duel,dictated,run down

Cght wd,up prkd,cvr 1100,no pickup

AR GEE RULZ - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

5th,1x1 1500,off tn,whackd away

AR GEE RULZ - hung inwards final bend and in the run home. Driver H Sail reported the gelding had paced roughly in the run home and he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Mr Sail was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk top,bold bid mrks

Brk early,rear,6-bk inr,never fired

AR GEE RULZ - raced wide early. Broke racing over the crossing near the 1750m losing ground.

Brk early,rear inr,beat stragglers

AR GEE RULZ - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6th otr,left prkd 2200,best shadows

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

Gate spd,trld 1700,askd tn,wilted

Trld-4bk inr,prkd 600,gritty mid

STYLISH LUSTRE - over-raced middle stages.

Up,soon trld,waitd,1-paced inr

Eased,rear inr,4-bk,failed to spark

Up,prkd 1700,flat tn,1-paced

STYLISH LUSTRE - over-raced early and middle stages.

4th inr,3-bk,off,trld 500,slick inr

Up,prkd,1x1 1200,cartd bk,sound

STYLISH LUSTRE - briefly placed in restricted room entering the first bend. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

4th gap,4-bk inr,failed to emerge

3pegs thrghout,warmd up late

HERE COMES MARTY - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Trld,waitd,thru,did best up inr

3bk otr,sent 3wd 700,stuck,battld

HERE COMES MARTY - raced wide from the 700m. Raced greenly and shifted up the track sharply near the 500m hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

1x1-3bk otr,4th tn,handy in mid

6th,1x1 1400,off tn,sound bid mid

5th,1x1,prkd,1x1,up,dashd,missd

HERE COMES MARTY - hampered near the 1100m.

6th pegs,3-bk bell,failed to run on

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,chased gamely

Slw,chkd,9th otr,wdst rear top,tidy

A false start was declared due to HI LIFE being unable to take up its position despite the efforts of driver R Harrison. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Miss Harrison elected to remain in her allocated barrier position for the restart.

6th inr,off,wd cvr 600,wdst,strong

8th otr,4-bk bell,wdst top,bold fin

HI LIFE - over-raced middle stages.

3rd,3bk inr,waitd tn,steady inr

HI LIFE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Harrison. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Eased,rear otr,wd 450,passed slows

HI LIFE - when questioned regarding the performance driver R Harrison advised that after drawing wide and being restrained at the start the race had not been run to suit and she was not overly disappointed with the effort.

1x1-4bk otr 1100,3bk 500,strong wd

Eased,5bk otr-inr,held up,big wd

HI LIFE - locked wheels with DIDJASEEMIKI near the 1700m. Stewards questioned drivers R Harrison (HI LIFE) assisted by B Butt, R Close (DIDJASEEMIKI) and J Morrison (RADIOACTIVE JAFFA) regarding this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing from the drivers it was established that both Miss Harrison and Mr Close had shifted their runners simultaneously to the inside of RADIOACTIVE JAFFA which hung inwards resulting in HI LIFE and DIDJASEEMIKI locking wheels despite the efforts of their respective drivers with no further action deemed necessary. Held up early in the run home.

6th pegs,4-bk,held up,off,solid mid

HI LIFE - hampered by a breaking runner early in the score up of the restart. Held up early in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 859(2) alleging HI LIFE (R Harrison) started from the incorrect barrier position inside BLACKJACK at the restart despite having the opportunity to be in its correct position resulting in the horse gaining an advantage. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and junior driver R Harrison (assisted by G Smith) the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Miss Harrison admitted an associated charge in that she allowed HI LIFE to start from the incorrect position and the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Chkd,5th gap,5-bk inr 1800,bt slws

GIRLSHAVTIME - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

9th pegs,5-bk bell,4-bk,drppd away

GIRLSHAVTIME - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Ld out,4-bk 1250,off,bttld away gap

GIRLSHAVTIME - held up early in the run home.

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 600,dropped out

GIRLSHAVTIME - briefly hampered by an inside runner early in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,white flag went up 600

GIRLSHAVTIME - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Holmes advised the mare had failed to respond when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Into trail,3-bk 1250,carted,no hope

GIRLSHAVTIME - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

6th otr,3-bk,1x1 800,off,sound fin

Brk,8th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 300,kept on

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

Brk,4 & 5-bk mrks,failed to run on

MY WINGMAN - broke at the start checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay outwards and paced roughly near the 450m.

3bk inr,4bk 1200,rear otr-inr,plain

Made ld,trld 2000,thru,too powerful

6th otr,wd 1000,into ld 750,run dwn

Brk,6th otr,1x1,4-bk,wd cvr,kept on

MY WINGMAN - broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners losing ground. Hung inwards rounding the final bend despite the efforts of driver S Thornley checking an inside runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Chkd,13th,3 &4w 1100,no pick-up

WHATZ MY CHOICE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced four wide from the 1000m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule approaching the 1000m however after viewing the replays it was established that driver J Morrison (GEORGIE ZUKOV) had shifted wider prior to WHATZ MY CHOICE reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was required.

Gate spd,ld,3bk inr 700,sound,tight

WHATZ MY CHOICE - lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

Prkd,pshd to ld 1800,hdd 200m,wknd

Wd,up prkd 1300,tenacious bid,close

WHATZ MY CHOICE - raced wide early.

Brk,8th,1x1,3bk,wd tn,chal,brk,fght

WHATZ MY CHOICE - broke at the start losing ground. Shied near the 200m before pacing roughly hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver C Dalgety advised he would be recommending a shadow roll be added to the horse's gear prior to resuming.

4th inr,3-bk 2200,held up,bold late

6th,1x1,chkd,3wd 500,battld

WHATZ MY CHOICE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised the gelding had been striking its knees.

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

WHATZ MY CHOICE - lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

4bk inr,off,1x1 1200,flat tn,battld

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,1x1,up,prkd 900,flat 500,rough

SHADES OF ROBYN - hampered rounding the first bend. Paced roughly and hung outwards through the middle stages. Weakened final bend and lay inwards striking track markers.

Trld-3bk inr,waited,battld inr

SHADES OF ROBYN - hung outwards and paced roughly in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Wd,eased,5-bk otr,fin on tight qtrs

SHADES OF ROBYN - trainer T Cross was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with fixed deafeners. Raced wide until obtaining cover near the 1700m. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.