Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Eased,4-6bk inr,detachd 500,fdd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - weakened from the 500m.

Eased,4-5bk otr,4-5wd tn,honest

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced four wide from the 700m.

Bk otr,last,angld trn,only batld

7th,1x1,prkd 1300,fght,too staunch

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver C Negus advised the gelding had benefitted from being able to race handy compared to recent starts when getting too far back in the running.

8th otr,4-bk 900,wd cvr,lacked dash

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - weakened final bend.

Soon last,peeld 400,ran on wide

3wide thrghout,effort told,did ok

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced wide throughout after making an unsuccessful attempt to sit parked near the 1200m when a runner to the inside shifted ground outwards to race in the one out line. Driver C Negus admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

3bk otr,chkd 800,battled at back

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - lay inwards shortly after the start and became awkwardly placed to the outside of THE BETTOR MAJOR. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m. Driver J Young-Grant reported a sulky tyre deflated during the running.

3wd,prkd 1700,askd tn,felt pinch

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - shifted outwards and contacted the wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER near the 500m and broke with trailing runners being severely checked. Driver W Frost admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 500m when allowing his horse to shift outwards when activating gear and contact the sulky wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER and break resulting in trailing runners being severely checked with driver K McClintock being dislodged from the sulky of EVIDENTLY. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Frost's Amateur Driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 17 April 2025 (4 months).

Trld,3-bk 1350,1x1 400,off,bold fin

SUPER FUND - shifted inwards passing the 100m briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver R Close was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

8th otr,4-bk bell,couldn't spark up

6th inr,4-bk,failed to quicken mrks

SUPER FUND - lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

7th,to 1x1 1000,loomd,solid mid

Brk,6th otr,1x1 1600,3-bk,wd,steady

SUPER FUND - broke at the start losing ground.

10th inr,shffld,rear,never a factor

SUPER FUND - over-raced early stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.

Wd,pressed to ld 1600,hdd 250m,wknd

Soon parkd,faded away in strgt

3bk inr,4bk,off 600,held up,steady

MAJOR HENRY - crowded and checked when an outside runner shifted inwards racing into the first bend. Held up leaving the final bend.

3wd,prkd 1300,urged tn,no kick

MAJOR HENRY - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

Up,trld 2400,thru,tried hard inr

Got handy,trld,ld 1400,kickd,swampd

4-5bk inr,4bk tn,steady inr

Led,held ld,kicked,run down 50

6th,prkd,3bk 800,inr tn,held up,gd

MAJOR HENRY - over-raced middle stages.

5-7bk otr,well bk tn,no imprvmnt

Thru,3bk inr,waited,no threat inr

4-3bk otr,up 3wd tn,smartest mid

MAJOR HENRY - broke briefly at the start.

4th,prkd,into ld 1350,too many guns

RAKERO LIGHTNING - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer S Reid advised the mare had received an economical run when able to dictate terms in front and had benefitted from a drop in class.

10th otr,3-bk,wd top,no final kick

Gate spd,prkd,1x1 700,no punch mid

RAKERO LIGHTNING - raced wide early.

Wd,prkd,ld,bested tn,faded inr

RAKERO LIGHTNING - weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the filly had failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

3wd,prkd,ld 1200,askd,bravest

RAKERO LIGHTNING - raced wide early.

Gate spd,trld 1900,rough/fdd 600

RAKERO LIGHTNING - weakened from the 600m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver G Smith advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with signs of muscle tie up. Stewards will follow up with Mr Smith in the coming days.

Led,trld 1700,off,held up,steady

RAKERO LIGHTNING - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover.

5th,prkd 1900,1x1 1000,waitd,ok

Prkd,ld 2100,kickd tn,run down

3wd,ld 2100,trld 1600,thru,steady

Trld,off 400,solid bid mid,bested

Soon 3bk inr,angld out tn,easy wd

Trld,1x1,prkd,1x1,off,solid bid mid

FRANCO ELVIS - paced roughly over the concluding stages.

Prkd,ld 2000,bested tn,faded inr

FRANCO ELVIS - weakened leaving the final bend and struck a track marker. Driver B Hope was issued with a warning. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Hope advised the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions.

Brk,6th,to 1x1 1000,off,solid mid

FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m. Shifted outwards abruptly near the 1400m when being restrained despite the efforts of driver B Hope checking STUNNA which broke and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

1x1,3bk otr 1400,up,ld tn,nabbd

FRANCO ELVIS - shifted in on straightening for the run home when driver B Hope activated the removable deafeners briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room. Mr Hope was issued a warning for his lack of control when activating gear.

Ld,trld,3bk inr 1400,held up,dashd

FRANCO ELVIS - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

Wd,3-bk otr,1x1,prkd 800,gritty bid

Made ld,trld,off,ld 1100,tckld,game

QUICKER THAN QUICK - lay outwards rounding the final bend.

Brf brk,3rd,3bk inr,held up,steady

1x1-5bk otr 850,wd rear,honest wd

QUICKER THAN QUICK - raced three wide from the 600m. Lay inwards and paced roughly leaving the final bend.

5-6bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd mid

QUICKER THAN QUICK - lay inwards leaving the final bend and in the run home.

3bk otr,up,prkd 1250,2nd tn,honest

3-4bk otr,prkd 1150,flat,fght well

Soon prkd,no cvr,gone by 600

QUICKER THAN QUICK - hung inwards at various stages through the running. Weakened passing the 600m hampering a trailing runner. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. Connections advised on 21 October the gelding had recovered well and will race with the addition of a boring pole in the near future.

5th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 500,breezed by

GATECRASHER - driver C Dalgety reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer T Yesberg advised the gelding has been freshened and also trialed well recently.

3wd,6-5bk otr,up wdst tn,honest wd

GATECRASHER - trainer T Yesberg was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with sliding blinds. Raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m.

Gate spd,prkd to tn,fght,felt pinch

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,no kick inr

GATECRASHER - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,4bk otr 1100,angld,useful wdst

1x1-4bk otr,up tn,chased hard wd

GATECRASHER - junior driver R Harrison was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area. Miss Harrison (who declined assistance from a Senior driver) was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice in that she failed to activate the hopple shorteners.

Gate spd,led,fght,bested,fght hard

GATECRASHER - paced roughly near the 150m having to be steadied.

Prkd,1x1 1200,tiring by 350,faded

GATECRASHER - a post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of trainer T Yesberg revealed mucus in the trachea. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gate spd,ld,trld 550,off 150,just

Thru,4-5bk inr,3-4wd cvr,steady

HI HOPES - over-raced middle stages.

Straight to ld,got terms,stung post

HI HOPES - lay outwards and shifted up the track in the run home when leading. Notwithstanding this driver S Hill was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

1x1-3bk otr,angld wdr,useful mid

HI HOPES - raced wide early.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1200,wd top,stout fin

Wd,into ld 1500,kicked,just lasted

HI HOPES - raced wide early.

Up,3-4bk inr,prkd 700,askd,peakd

Gate spd,ld 1450,kickd tn,easy

HI HOPES - driver S Hill advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon prkd,no cvr,ld tn,cght,fght

HI HOPES - over-raced middle stages.

5-7bk otr,3wd cvr,swoopd tn,easy

HI HOPES - paced roughly in the score up.

Gate spd,ld 2250,kickd,just cght

HI HOPES - shifted outwards leaving the final bend and in the run home. Driver S Hill was issued a warning to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Trld,3bk inr 1550,waitd,1-paced inr

Trail,3bk,hld up trn,fair after

THE CONQUEROR - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Lobd 1x1,1x2 bell,ran on solidly

Ld,3bk inr,4bk 1500,off,honest wdst

THE CONQUEROR - trainer T Harkness advised Stewards the horse has been treated for a hoof abscess and had its hocks treated since last racing. Held up final bend.

Ld,trld,3bk 1400,thru,held up,fair

Led easily,set terms,joind,swampd

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,tight,sound

Brk start,rear,never a serious hope

ARCHIE - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Weakened final bend.

Lockd whls,5th inr,off,1x1,3-bk,fdd

ARCHIE - shifted inwards as the start was effected checking and locking wheels with an inside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Dictated in front,tckld,dug deepest

4th,left prkd,cvr 1000,off,outkickd

1x1,left prkd 1700,ld tn,gobbled up

6th,1x1 1450,brief look 3wd tn,gone

ARCHIE - weakened leaving the final bend.

3rd-3bk inr,held up badly,tidy inr

Trld,held up badly 400,imprvd inr

ARCHIE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.