Akaroa Trotting Club Inc

3wd,easd,4bk inr,battling by 400

DECEPTIVE LEE - raced wide early.

5th otr,left prkd 2000,fght bravely

Mid-bk otr,3w train 600,nice fin

Soon 4bk otr,angld wd tn,tried hard

LONNEKERS - broke briefly shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner. Driver R Cameron admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly leaving the final bend when shifting ground and allowing his horse to strike the sulky wheel of DECEPTIVE LEE resulting in the tyre being punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Mr Cameron was also issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Soon 4pegs,off 550,tidy wn clear

Last,angld wd trn,nice widest

TACT TEVA - lay out late in the score up placing DECEPTIVE LEE in restricted room. Held up final bend and early stages of the run home.

Pressd 2 lead,trail,solid chase

Soon trail,kept trying up lane

DECEPTIVE LEE - driver M Hill was issued with a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Trld the trip,waitd,thru,1-paced

6th,5bk inr 1200,last tn,fair inr

Prkd,ld,attckd,trld 1000,plggd mrks

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,fght on

KIWI HERO - contacted the 20 metre barrier strand as the start was effected despite the restraining effort of driver R Holmes.

6th inr,4-bk bell,steady along mrks

KIWI HERO - driver R Holmes advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

1x1-5bk otr,7bk 1000,imprv,tight

KIWI HERO - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

3wd,easd,6bk inr,gone by 500

KIWI HERO - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of NUTCRACKER near the 1200m. Weakened final bend.

4th,parkd 1600,trail 600,best lane

KIWI HERO - lay in on the bends.

Brk,8th otr,1x1 1000,off,strong fin

LESTER - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk,3bk inr,whackd away,held up

LESTER - broke at the start losing ground. Held up for clear racing room inside the final 150m.

1x1,3bk otr 800,off tn,steady mid

Trail thrghout,steady chase

Eased,11th,6bk inr,3wd,sound inr

LESTER - over-raced middle stages.

Chkd,7th otr,5bk,wd cvr 800,chkd tn

LESTER - hampered by breaking runners at the start. Checked by a breaking runner near the 400m.

6th,3bk otr,sent 3wd,1x1 tn,good

8th,1x1-4bk otr,off,dashd in gaps

LESTER - crowded late in the run home.

3-4bk otr,5bk 900,wd cvr,steady wd

8th,8-bk inr,off,chkd 500,no threat

GOTTA ELECT BILL - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

1x1,3-bk,1x1,prkd 1000,chall,outfin

4bk otr,3bk otr rear tn,steady mid

GOTTA ELECT BILL - over-raced middle stages.

7th,prkd,1x1 1700,dashd,close

Eased,8bk otr,5-4bk inr,pluggd inr

GOTTA ELECT BILL - raced wide early.

Soon parkd,1x1,1x2,batld on

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd 900,stuck on

GOTTA ELECT BILL - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver W House. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Lovely trip mrks,thru,gallant claim

GOTTA ELECT BILL - Stewards opened an investigation into the manner in which driver M Hay used his whip over the initial stages of the run home.

6th otr,wd cvr rear 300,closed hard

6th otr,3-bk,wd 600,plggd away gap

Ld out,trld 2000,thru,bold bid mrks

5th otr,1x1 2200,wd top,bttld well

Ld out,set all terms,chopped down

Cut breeze thru;'out,unable to stay

Made ld,trld 1850,thru,fght soundly

7th otr,3-bk 1600,wd top,stout fin

Chkd early,7th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,fair

GOODOLDAYZ - broke at the start and shifted inwards locking wheels with BUCKSKIN with a trailing runner also being checked losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6th inr,6-bk,off,failed to spark up

Ld,trld,3-bk 2300,off,angled,strong

Parkd,1x1,1x2,only steady

7th inr,off,4-bk otr 1000,wd,steady

5-6th,5bk inr,5bk otr,steady wdst

3wd cvr,prkd,3bk 900,angld,earnest

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - raced wide early until reaching the parked position passing the 1800m.

4th,prkd 2200-tn,ld 150,nabbd late

Eased,6bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,steady

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - out of position at the start. Driver R Harrison was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Raced wide from the 1200m.

5th,prkd 1400-tn,led,too gritty

8th otr,3 & 4w cvr 600,cut ldrs dwn

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - raced four wide from the 500m.

3bk otr-1x1,4bk 800,askd tn,battld

3bk otr,up,prkd 900,askd,fght well

Trld,3-bk 2000,held up,off,tidy mid

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - held up for clear racing room for the majority of the run home.

Brk,10th inr,6-bk,bt stragglers gap

SAMVASA - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced early stages. Checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

12th inr,6-bk bell,off,bt slows mid

Chkd,8th otr,3-bk,wd top,no pick-up

SAMVASA - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Eased,4-7bk otr,9bk,7bk inr,battld

Prkd,led 1850,kickd tn,too classy

Prkd,ld 2100,set terms,fght,cght 50

7th otr,5-bk 1350,plggd away in gap

Eased,rear,4bk inr tn,off,stout gap

SAMVASA - out of position at the start. Driver J Curtin was issued a warning.

Deep pegs,inside runs,only batld

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages.

7th,7-bk inr,1x1,3-bk,chkd 500m out

THE COALMAN - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

6-5bk otr,6bk 800,warmd up wdst

6th,3bk inr,off,held up,good inr

THE COALMAN - held up final bend and early in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr 1500,held up,sound mid

5th inr,5-bk,prkd 2000,fght bravely

7th,4bk otr,3-4wd 650,gritty wd

THE COALMAN - raced wide without cover from the 650m.

Gun run mrks,thru,closed strongly

6th otr,1x1,prkd,ld 1550,too gritty

7th,3-4bk otr,1x1 700,smart,nabbd

Gt spd,parkd,green,parkd,gone tn

STILL ROCKIN - over-raced after making an unsuccessful attempt for the lead for a distance from the 2200m. Weakened final bend.

Parkd,pressd 2 lead,trail,solid

STILL ROCKIN - driver R Gutsell was issued with a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Gate spd,trld,flat 500,tired inr

STILL ROCKIN - weakened from the 500m hampering trailing runners.

Wd,parkd,attackd ldr,did ok

TABASCO - weakened final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards questioned junior driver M Hill, assisted by senior driver M Hurrell, regarding his tactics during the race, in particular his decision not to relinquish the lead and take a trail in the middle stages when the opportunity existed. Mr Hill explained that his instructions were to lead if possible which he was able to do after 400m. Mr Hill further stated that he tried to restrain his runner when STILL ROCKIN (R Gutsell) made an attempt on the lead near the 1600m and although gaining an advantage STILL ROCKIN was unable to get a full length in front. This occurred on several other occasions over the next 800m. When questioned Mr Gutsell confirmed that STILL ROCKIN was difficult to drive and with the gelding wearing a murphy blind on the near side it relaxes when it cannot see other horses. Stewards accepted the explanations of both drivers and took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.

Bk otr,deep pegs,no kick

STILL ROCKIN - paced roughly on various occasions. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver R Gutsell advised that the gelding had not handled the bends and had been striking its knees. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Pressd 2 lead,joind,kept giving

STILL ROCKIN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver R Gutsell advised the gelding has been freshened since last racing and displayed better manners today, adding he was not surprised by the forward showing.

5th,prkd 1700,brk 1100,detachd

STILL ROCKIN - broke racing over the crossing near the 1100m checking trailing runners losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

5-7bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,short bid

JOHN STEWART - raced wide from the 2000m.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1250,stout inr

Brk start,nvr caught up after

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

5-6bk otr,3wd,1x1,3rd tn,honest inr

Strght to ld,joind 500,fght hrd,hdd

JOHN STEWART - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

Gate spd,easy ld,kickd tn,held on

Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 25 March that JOHN STEWART has been treated for a virus since last racing.

Slw10th otr,wd,prkd 1400,hung,game

JOHN STEWART - hung inwards throughout the run home.

Sped to ld,no peace,hdd 250,kept on

JOHN STEWART - shifted into the passing lane in the run home. Driver A Cameron was issued a warning for failing to maintain a straight course in the run home and leave the passing lane clear for trailing runners. Miss Cameron who declined assistance from a senior driver, 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 in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Cameron's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 February up to and including 25 February 2026 (3 days).

Trld,3-bk 1300,off,fght on well gap

SHEPHERDS DELIGHT - held up early in the run home.

Chkd,6th otr,4bk,wd 800,loomed,fght

SHEPHERDS DELIGHT - hampered by breaking runners at the start.

Up,prkd,ld 2100,kickd hard,hdd 100

Ld out,set all terms,hdd 200m,stuck

Ld out,3-bk 1450,blkd,off,bold late

SHEPHERDS DELIGHT - tangled away.

Up,3rd,3bk inr,1x1 900,honest mid

Trld,4th,4-3bk inr,off tn,sound mid

SHEPHERDS DELIGHT - hampered racing into the first bend when runners ahead locked wheels.

Led,trail bell,batld away innr

SHEPHERDS DELIGHT - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Brk,wd rear 750,jostled,rough,solid

COBA CHARGED - lay inwards and paced roughly rounding the final bend when racing to the inside of ALWAYS A PORSCHE which was also laying inwards and broke checking trailing runners. When questioned, driver S Thornley advised that when the pace had increased the gelding had hung inwards and cross-fired and apportioned no blame onto ALWAYS A PORSCHE. Mr Thornley added that he would be recommending the gelding be restricted to all weather tracks in the immediate future. Stewards placed a warning on the racing record of COBA CHARGED.

Blew the start,tailed off,not in it

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

Slow start,brk,nvr caught up after

ALWAYS A PORSCHE - slow to begin from its 20 metre handicap and broke shortly after the start losing ground and took no competitive part in the race.

Rear otr,3wd cvr,prkd 1000,wiltd

ALWAYS A PORSCHE - raced wide from the 1800m.

3wd,prkd,ld 1250,fght well,cght 70

ALWAYS A PORSCHE - raced wide early. Lay outwards in the run home having to be corrected.

Brk start,1x1 1500,off,warmd up wd

ALWAYS A PORSCHE - broke late in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly at various stages in the run home.

Across to trail,thru lane,best late

7th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 400,4w,powerful

Bk otr,broke 1150,out

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke near the 1150m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4-5-6pegs,last,ran on ok innr

Brk start,8bk inr,tiring from 600

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Weakened final bend.

Brk start,tackd on bell,did well

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay in and stuck track markers near the 1300m. Driver J Morrison reported HACKSAW RIDGE had hung throughout.

Brk start,bk otr,batld rear

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Lay in and proved difficult for driver B Barclay when weakening final bend.

8-9th,brk 2000,distanced after

HACKSAW RIDGE - hung inwards and broke near the 2100m checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

10th,4-3bk otr,shuffled wd,pluggd

HACKSAW RIDGE - hung inwards for a distance through the middle stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m.

Soon 3pegs,only batld innr

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Lay in final bend striking several track markers.

3rd inr,3-bk,off,ld 1300,too strong

Brk,detachd,8th,3bk otr,tidy wdst

TACT TEVA - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,swoopd tn,easy

TACT TEVA - raced wide from the 1250m.

Brk,7th,3bk otr 1200,off tn,swooped

TACT TEVA - broke at the start losing ground.

Led,trld,3bk 800,waitd,useful inr

TACT TEVA - lay inwards leaving the final bend striking a track marker.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,sped wn clr

TACT TEVA - lay out late in the score up placing DECEPTIVE LEE in restricted room. Held up final bend and early stages of the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1350,thru,classy

Gate spd,ld 1700,hdd tn,run down

4bk otr,up,prkd 1200,felt pinch str