Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc

6bk otr,pushd wdst tn,sustaind wd

3rd,off,ld 1900,urgd tn,swampd 150

HE'S TOUGH - weakened over the concluding stages. Driver R Close reported the gelding had over-raced during the running with the effort taking its toll.

3bk otr-1x1,loomd tn,strong mid

Trld-4bk inr,waited in,1-paced inr

HE'S TOUGH - briefly placed in restricted room racing into the first bend.

8th,4bk otr,3wd cvr,tried hard

HE'S TOUGH - paced roughly shortly after the start. Raced wide early.

1x1,3bk otr 800,3wd 350,pluggd

6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,prkd,gritty

Soon prkd,no cvr,made bid,bravest

11th,6bk otr,3wd 900,chkd/brk 500

LAY ON MACDUFF - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Gave ground early in the run home. Driver R Holmes defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 500m checking HENRY WINKLER and AMAZING TOM with AMAZING TOM breaking and losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Holmes, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Holmes' driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 9 February 2024 (4 days).

Ld,trld,3bk inr 1600,off,smart mid

Brk,7th,4bk inr,3bk tn,steady inr

EBURY STREET - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld-4bk inr,held up tn,weavd well

EBURY STREET - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.

9-10bk otr,3-5wd 500,felt pinch

EBURY STREET - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 800m. Briefly hampered near the 300m when an outside runner lay inwards.

5bk otr,wdst rear,battld up inr

EBURY STREET - briefly hampered rounding the final bend.

Last thrghout,made no impression

FOURTH AMENDMENT - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to take cover.

Bk otr,3w train 800,chargd wide

3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,sound mid

FOURTH AMENDMENT - held up early in the run home.

4-5bk otr,detachd,rear inr tn,plain

FOURTH AMENDMENT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 850m.

4-5bk otr,5bk inr,short bid inr

FOURTH AMENDMENT - hampered near the 350m.

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,fght,fdd

Slow,6bk otr,rear inr tn,bt slows

FLYING ASHES - broke at the start losing ground.

Prkd-4bk otr,3wd & eased out 1000

FLYING ASHES - weakened passing the 1200m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Cameron could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

7bk otr,3wd cvr 1400,wdr,pluggd

FLYING ASHES - raced wide from the 1200m.

Led,trld 1400,keen,gone by 500

FLYING ASHES - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened rapidly from the 500m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Cameron advised the gelding had been striking its wheels causing it to over-race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,honest

3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,battld mid

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,nvr clear

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1800,off,smartest

Prkd,3bk otr 1100,tight tn,tidy inr

Ld,tckld 1200,no peace,hdd,fght,fdd

WOLF OF WALL STREET - lay inwards leaving the final bend contacting several track markers.

Brk,7th,3bk otr,rough tn,battld inr

ITSAMONEYMAKER - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened rounding the final bend.

Up,ld,trld 1900,off,solid,nabbd

Prkd,ld,trld,3bk 1200,steady mid-wd

ITSAMONEYMAKER - briefly held up early in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,5bk 1400,held up,smart

ITSAMONEYMAKER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home and again over the concluding stages. Driver R Harrison reported she did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Led,trld 2150,thru,tried hard inr

ITSAMONEYMAKER - began awkwardly.

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1800,held up,steady

5bk otr-inr,waited,1-paced inr

3-4bk inr,waited tn,battled inr

3bk inr,off tn,unleashed best mid

FLYAWAY - trainer J McDermott was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified anti choke device which was fitted prior to the start.

6th,3bk otr,flat tn,no punch str

FLYAWAY - driver W Frost was warned for the manner in which he eased the pace racing into the first bend resulting in the trailing TEDDY BAKER contacting his sulky wheel. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful there had been no consequential effects.

Trld-4bk inr,held up tn,dashd inr

GEORGIE ZUKOV - raced wide early. Lay inwards in the middle stages of the run home and shifted into the passing lane having to be corrected by its driver. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver R Close (FLYAWAY) placed 3rd, to ascertain whether he wished to lodge a protest after GEORGIE ZUKOV had shifted into the passing lane. Mr Close advised his chances had not been affected and elected not to proceed with a protest.

Brk,3bk inr,waitd,shot thru,just

ARCHIE - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not gained any advantage when racing inside a track marker near the 100m. In reaching this decision Stewards were satisfied there had always been a clear run for ARCHIE in the passing lane. Notwithstanding this driver A Cameron was shown a replay and warned to ensure she does not allow her runner to race inside track markers.

Trld the trip,waitd,tried hard inr

ARCHIE - driver W Frost was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area.

7th,prkd 1900,no cvr,tiring 400

ARCHIE - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

1x1-4bk otr 900,3bk inr tn,off,tidy

ARCHIE - held up early in the run home.

Soon 3bk otr,3wd tn,solid bid mid

Brk,trld the trip,waited,solid inr

The start was delayed due to ARCHIE contacting the barrier strand despite the efforts of driver A Cameron. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5bk inr,held up tn,angld,flew wdst

MOONLITE BLOOD - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until late in the run home.

Soon trail,too slick up lane

5th,prkd 1200,askd tn,gave plenty

MOONLITE BLOOD - hung inwards rounding the final bend.

5bk otr,3-5wd tn,no extra wd

MOONLITE BLOOD - raced greenly near the 900m and again passing the 500m having to be corrected by driver T Chmiel.

8-7bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn,big wdst

MOONLITE BLOOD - raced four wide from the 600m.

Prkd,ld,trld 1600,fading from 1100

ON REPORT - commenced to weaken from the 1100m hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled. Stood down for the mandatory period of 30 days with connections advised a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to completing a satisfactory trial would be required prior to the gelding resuming.

3-4bk inr,held up to 150,tidy wd

ON REPORT - held up early in the run home. Hampered when inside runners locked wheels near the 50m.

Soon ld,set terms,joind,fght,nabbd

Gate spd,ld,trld 1000,thru,ld,nabbd

3wd,up,ld 1200,hdd tn,fght,hdd

ON REPORT - raced wide early.

Ld,trld,3bk 2000,off,solid mid

Up,ld,trld 1300,thru,tried hard

6th,3bk otr,4wd tn,kept coming

Gt spd,easd,bk,3w train,ran on wide

ZIA BROMAC - raced wide early. Briefly locked sulky wheels with ALMIGHTY CLEVER near the 100m.

3wd cvr,postd,prkd 900,honest mid

ZIA BROMAC - raced wide early and middle stages.

Up,ld 1700,tackld,felt pinch by 200