Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc

9th otr,5-bk,wd rear 950,wdr,no fin

RACEY KRUSA - raced wide from the 1000m.

Chkd,11th otr,1x1 1400,off tn,strng

RACEY KRUSA - hampered at the start when runners either side broke.

5th inr,5-bk,off,wdst tn,bttld clsr

Trld,3-bk 2300,held up,stout on inr

RACEY KRUSA - held up early in the run home.

Brk early,8th inr,off,wd top,useful

RACEY KRUSA - broke racing into the first bend and shifted inwards abruptly despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4th,3-bk inr 1600,thru,ld,crunched

5th,4-bk inr 2000,held up,stout inr

RACEY KRUSA - held up early in the run home.

Soon 5pegs,weavd str,ran on late

RACEY KRUSA - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

3bk otr-prkd 1600,askd tn,wiltd inr

BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Connections advised the gelding sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running. Junior driver C Dalgety admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground near the 250m and contacted RACEY KRUSA resulting in his tyre puncturing. The hearing was adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee until Friday 24 January 2025.

Soon 3bk inr,off tn,whackd away mid

Ld out,4-bk 1600,1x1 700,off,stout

MUSCLYNN - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.

Made ld,4-bk 1400,off 650,wd,strong

10th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 600,stout wdst

MUSCLYNN - driver P Wakelin admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Ms Wakelin's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 23 March 2025 (2 days).

7th otr,3-bk 1500,off,bttld onwd

9th,4-bk otr 1900,wdst top,bt slows

5th,3-bk inr,off,bttld away in gap

MUSCLYNN - trainer P Wakelin advised the mare would be racing in season.

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr tn,whacked away

1x1-3bk otr,off wdr tn,kept coming

7-6bk otr,sent 5-6wd tn,fair wdst

MUSCLYNN - raced wide from the 1100m.

Prkd,1x1 1300,off,solid bid mid

6th otr,left prkd 1400,3rd top,game

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - trotted roughly in the run home.

Last,thru mid 500,batld

Mid,parkd bell,flat turn,folded

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation.

1x1,brk brfly 1900,follwd 1x1,tidy

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - trainer R Todd was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing ground.

Slow,rear otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,sound

6th,5-6bk inr,5bk otr,3wd,tidy inr

Brk,5bk inr 1400,3bk tn,tidy,disq

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - broke after 200m losing considerable ground. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the mare had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays connections did not contest the protest and ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL was disqualified by the Stewards.

Slow,3bk otr-1x1,drifting back tn

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - weakened final bend.

6bk otr,up,prkd 1200,fading by tn

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - connections reported the mare would be racing in season. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Weakened from the 300m. Driver J Dunn reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to the mare trotting roughly.

4th,3-bk inr 1600,fght well on inr

1x1-3bk otr,off tn,steady in mid

9th otr,3-bk 1600,wd top,only plggd

Ld,trld 1500,off top,pounced,too gd

3bk otr-1x1,3rd tn,honest inr

SPOTLIGHT - fractious prior to the start.

1x1,3bk inr 1600,off,chkd,solid

Trld-5bk inr,off,sound mid,held up

Trld-6bk inr,5bk otr,wd cvr tn,good

6th inr,1x1 bell,failed to quicken

LAVRA SEGIL - lay inwards rounding the final bend.

Slw,buried mrks,chkd 250,not a hope

LAVRA SEGIL - hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home.

Landed trail,off top,chall,thwarted

Trld,ruff,3bk inr,held up tn-100,gd

LAVRA SEGIL - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

13th inr,5-bk,chkd,off 250,tidy mid

LAVRA SEGIL - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Chkd & brk early,tacked on,no extra

LAVRA SEGIL - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Weakened leaving the final bend.

4th,4-5bk inr,off 600 then brk,done

LAVRA SEGIL - trainer P Shennan was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified blinds. Broke passing the 550m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Brk,lost seat,7th,3bk otr,brk 800

LAVRA SEGIL - broke at the start losing ground. The sulky seat became detached shortly after the start and was thrown to the infield by driver C Thornley rounding the first bend for safety reasons. Lay inwards passing the 1000m and broke passing the 900m losing its chance. Trainer P Shennan was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix the sulky seat so as not to come adrift.

Brk start,tacked on,wd,prkd,btn 800

KERRALLY - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Harrison advised the mare had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk,9th otr,4-bk,chkd 450,not in it

KERRALLY - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m. Trotted roughly final bend when weakening.

Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope

KERRALLY - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

4-3bk otr,3wd,prkd,felt pinch str

Slow,4bk otr,off rear,1-paced mid

KERRALLY - hampered by a breaking runner at the start then locked wheels with an outside runner shortly after, losing ground. Hampered again by a breaking runner racing into the first bend losing further ground.

1x1,3bk otr 700,3wd 600,battld

KERRALLY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2150m. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Connections advised the mare may not have backed up from its two runs at Westport.

5th,prkd 2000,up,led tn,hdd 50

KERRALLY - shifted outwards in the run home briefly crowding an outside runner. Driver C Dalgety was issued a warning to maintain a straight course in the run home.

4-3bk otr,3wd 500,up tn,won fght

7th,4bk otr 1200,inr tn,bt slows

7th,5-bk inr,chkd & brk 1600m,done

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - checked and broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.

Prkd,trld 1600,thru,chall,thwarted

Made ld,trld 1200,thru,ld,cght late

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - raced wide early.

5th otr,prkd,cvr 850,plggd away gap

Wd,9th otr,5-bk,wd 850,no final zip

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - raced wide without cover from the 900m. Lay inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room momentarily near the 600m.

5th otr,shffld,held up rear,bt slws

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room rounding the final bend and in the run home. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

5th inr,4-bk 1700,3-bk top,bold inr

Found 1x1,prkd,1x1 tn,steady

Wd,5bk otr,3wd,brk 1250,distant

MODE - broke near the 1250m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Trld,3-bk 1600,prkd 700,brk 300 out

MODE - broke leaving the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Wd,up prkd 1600,ground ldr dwn,game

MODE - raced wide early.

Brk rear 1850,tacked on,brk,no hope

MODE - trotted roughly early losing ground. Broke near the 1800m after jumping a shadow losing ground. Broke again near the 1350m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Brk early 3rd,8th gap,brk 400m,done

MODE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Briefly hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m. Broke passing the 400m losing all chance.

Slw,5-bk inr,off,hung,plggd on mrks

MODE - placed in restricted room near the 600m. Hung inwards near the 500m checking inside runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Driver R Close reported the mare had hung inwards throughout causing him difficulty.

Slow,deep pegs,no impact

Slow,last innr,only batld strgt

MODE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

4th,1x1 bell,widr tn,honest chase

FATHER ON DOWN - broke rounding the final bend after making contact with the sulky wheel of MODE losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. Driver R McIlwrick defended a subsequent charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after considering submissions on penalty imposed a fine of $250.

Wd,up prkd 2100,lost ld dig,fdd out

TESSAMAE - broke briefly near the 1800m. Weakened early in the run home.

8th,brk 5th 1400,out of contention

TESSAMAE - broke near the 1400m losing all chance.

Chkd start,refused to go,pulled up

TESSAMAE - checked shortly after the start losing all chance. Authorisation of placings was withheld until driver B Borcoskie and Stewards had viewed replays of the start and were satisfied that the interference had occurred after the barrier strand had been released and accordingly TESSAMAE was declared a runner.

Wd,made ld 1200,hdd 200,fght gamely

TESSAMAE - raced wide early. Shifted outwards on several occasions in the run home. Driver B Borcoskie was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Paced,brk,7th,1x1,prkd,ld 1000,game

TESSAMAE - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Paced away having to be broken up by its driver losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Brk,detachd,8bk inr,5bk otr,brk tn

TESSAMAE - paced at the start before being broken up by driver B Borcoskie losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m. Broke again near the 350m losing all chance.

Trld,off,ld 1500,brk tn,came again

TESSAMAE - trotted roughly rounding the final bend and broke briefly near the 500m and shifted ground outwards hampering an outside runner. Continued to trot roughly throughout the run home. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation and had lost ground when in a break. Stewards questioned driver B Borcoskie in relation to his drive near the 500m when leading he shifted his horse which was in a break wider on the track. Mr Borcoskie advised that he believed the mare would not regain its gait and so immediately attempted to take his horse clear of the field as required with the horse then regaining its gait. After hearing from Mr Borcoskie and viewing the films, Stewards were satisfied his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances.

Brk,6bk inr 1300,well bk tn,imprvd

TESSAMAE - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages and was hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1200m.

3rd,4th,parkd 600,solid

CAPPAHA - trotted roughly through the early stages.

6th,1x1,prkd,brk 1000,distanced

CAPPAHA - broke near the 1000m checking a trailing runner losing ground. Driver R Holmes reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in consequence. Mr Holmes was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to take his runner clear of the field when in a break.

Soon ld,trld 1800,held up,off,tidy

Soon ld,joind 600,hdd 400,wilted

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,well bk tn,battld

3bk inr,waited tn,imprvd in gaps

CAPPAHA - held up early in the run home.

Soon trld,held up,off,short sprint

3-4bk inr,bkr 900,tidy inr,disq

CAPPAHA - over-raced middle stages. Contacted by a dislodged track marker passing the 900m and continued on in a break for a considerable distance. Struck track markers passing the 650m when in a break. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 870(3)(4)(d) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding broke in excess of 150m and failed to lose ground while in a break. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and driver R Holmes, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and CAPPAHA was disqualified from 3rd placing.

3rd,4-bk inr,brk 1600,out of action

POPNROCK - broke rounding the first bend checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Prkd,1x1 1700,urgd 450,flat,brk

POPNROCK - broke near the 250m losing all chance.

Trld,3-bk,chkd,4-bk inr,off,steady

POPNROCK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m.

Ld out,3-bk 1300,stout fin on mrks

POPNROCK - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

5th,left prkd 2400,unable to stick

3rd,3bk inr,waited tn,1-paced inr

Left prkd,cvr 1400,shffld,not in it

POPNROCK - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.

3bk otr-1x1,brk 1900,4bk inr,brk

POPNROCK - broke near the 1900m losing ground. Broke again near the 500m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Ld,trld,3bk inr 1700,thru,brk 200

POPNROCK - broke near the 200m losing ground.

Rear,4-5bk otr,5bk inr tn,pluggd

POPNROCK - lay inwards rounding the final bend striking a track marker.

5th gap,5bk inr,off,1x1 550,wd,bold

Slw,rear,left 5th inr,off tn,ran on

DIEDRE FRANCO - lay inwards on the bends. Driver C Thornley advised the mare had been difficult to steer rounding the final bend.

11th otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,strong fin

Brk,rear inr,off,4-bk otr,no pickup

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground.

Slw,rear otr,9th top,never sparked

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend and broke again near the 100m.

12th otr,rear top,passed stragglers

Brk badly start,pulled up after

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Soon 5bk inr,5bk otr 500,flew wdst

DIEDRE FRANCO - lay inwards racing into the first bend striking track markers. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m. When questioned regarding the improved performance driver G Thornley advised the mare had benefited from gaining confidence on the unruly in recent starts as well as some gear adjustments and improved track conditions today.

4-5bk inr,well bk tn,bt slows inr

DIEDRE FRANCO - lay inwards racing into the first bend contacting track markers.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,imprvd whn clr

WAIHEMO HANNAH - held up early in the run home.

Rear inr,prkd 1100,cvr,prkd,ld,cght

6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,useful wdst

Slow,rear,6-bk inr,off,passed slows

WAIHEMO HANNAH - slow away.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,off,steady mid

6-5bk inr,4bk otr,steady inr

Cght 3wd,prkd 1800,ld tn,swampd

WAIHEMO HANNAH - raced wide early.

5bk otr,angld wdst tn,handy wd

6th,1x1 1800,off tn,solid mid

Slw,11th inr,off,wd cvr,4w,wknd,brk

SWITCH ON - raced four wide for a distance passing the 1100m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule where it was established that SWITCH ON had been racing wider on the track near the 1100m and had not been forced outwards by DIAMOND HARBOUR which had improved to its inner. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Slw,rear inr,off,unable to quicken

SWITCH ON - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Brk badly start,tailed off,no hope

SWITCH ON - trainer M Jones was issued with a warning after presenting the gelding with the incorrect number. Broke at the start losing all chance.

14th inr,6-bk 1100,off,tidy fin wd

SWITCH ON - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Wd,pressed to ld,trld 1200,fght inr

SWITCH ON - raced wide early.

4-5pegs,off trn,hld up str,tidy lte

SWITCH ON - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Hampered passing the 200m.

Soon broke,detached after

SWITCH ON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

4-5bk inr,off rear 600,brk tn,done

SWITCH ON - over-raced middle stages. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend and broke near the 300m losing all chance.

Mid,into 1x1,1x2 800,tidy late

SWITCH ON - held up early stages of the run home. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Bk otr,3w drag 600,batled wider

SWITCH ON - trotted roughly final bend and throughout the run home.