Akaroa Trotting Club Inc

Cght wd,prkd 1400,cvr 900,wd,fin on

RENA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Raced wide early.

Wd,prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd tn,too powerful

RENA - the chin rest detached and hung loose in the early stages.

Made ld,trld 1600,bold bid on mrks

RENA - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend with one being dislodged.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd,3-bk,wd,best late

3-bk mrks to tn,off,useful thru mid

Trld-3bk inr,urgd 4th 400,pluggd

RENA - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend and was forced inside track markers.

7th,7-bk inr,off,wd 1400,prkd,solid

13th otr,5-bk 1400,wd cvr,plggd wdr

KOWHAI NUGGET - raced wide early.

4th,left prkd 1200,unable to stick

Wd,prkd 1750,ld 500,gathered in

KOWHAI NUGGET - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend.

10th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 400,bttld clsr

4-5bk inr,off rear 600,gd from bk

KOWHAI NUGGET - paced roughly final bend.

4bk inr,brk 1800,distancd after

KOWHAI NUGGET - lay outwards and paced roughly for a distance after the start and then broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Made ld,allowed terms,too many guns

Rough,wd rear 1000,rough,4w,no xtra

KOWHAI NUGGET - hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Negus. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced greenly for a distance near the 1500m. Raced wide from the 1000m.

3-4bk inr,5bk 1600,4bk tn,ok inr

Prkd,trld 1550,thru,breezed on past

3rd inr,4bk 1400,blkd,late thru mid

SHANNON B - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

Led,trld 1100,thru,did best inr

3wd,prkd,ld 1150,fght hard,nabbd

SHANNON B - raced wide early. Paced roughly in the early stages of the run home having to be restrained by driver W House. Trainer M House advised he would be making gear changes to the mares hopples.

Strght to ld,set terms,fght,nabbd

SHANNON B - paced roughly leaving the final bend. Again paced roughly in the run home causing driver W House difficulty and as a consequence was unable to be fully driven out.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1300,held up,flew

SHANNON B - paced roughly passing the 1700m. Held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,led,askd,swallowd 150

SHANNON B - weakened over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised the mare had worked hard in the early stages to maintain the lead and may be better suited when driven for one run.

3bk otr the trip,3-5wd tn,smart wd

Wd,up prkd 1900,flat top,wilted out

FRANCO SAILOR - raced wide early.

Brk hopelessly start,out of action

FRANCO SAILOR - broke at the start in the re-run losing all chance.

Soon 3pegs,flat footd 400,batld

FRANCO SAILOR - weakened final bend. Driver N Williamson reported the horse had paced roughly throughout.

Parkd,soon led,flat trn,boxd on

Mid,parkd,1x1,battled away

FRANCO SAILOR - raced wide early and middle stages.

Easd,last,3w solo 800,postd,steady

FRANCO SAILOR - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,parkd bell,fadd strgt

Brk,6th,6-bk inr,1x1 1600,no spark

WUHAN - broke at the start in the re-run losing ground. Weakened final bend.

3-5bk otr,6bk 900,wd rear tn,steady

WUHAN - over-raced middle stages.

10th otr,3-bk 1850,off top,bttld on

9th,5bk inr,4bk tn,1-paced inr

3wd,prkd,3bk otr 950,tiring 400

WUHAN - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Up,trld,3bk inr 1100,off,honest

Up,trld-4bk inr,3bk,held up,ok

WUHAN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Soon trld,flat 450,offered little

WUHAN - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

4th,4-6bk inr,losing touch 600

APATCHOFGOLD - weakened final bend.

Prkd,into ld 1550,dictated,run down

1x1,3-bk 1300,wd cvr 700,trld,stout

APATCHOFGOLD - over-raced middle stages.

Ld out,trld,off,ld 1400,hdd,rallied

APATCHOFGOLD - driver J Curtin accidentally dropped his whip early in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1600,off,chased boldly

Brk,1x1,3-bk 1150,wd 450,fght well

APATCHOFGOLD - tangled away.

5th otr,1x1,wd 400,couldn't quicken

3bk inr,4bk 800,off,1x1,3wd cvr,gd

APATCHOFGOLD - driver J Curtin advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Nice trip otr,wd 400,strong,denied

Wd,ld 2100,trld 700,off,bold effort

Ld out,attckd,trld 1350,chased mrks

Wd,made ld,3-bk 1600,stout on inr

MOUTON CADET - held up early in the run home.

Up,ld-3bk inr,brk,7bk,bt slows

MOUTON CADET - locked wheels with GOORAMBAT ART for a distance near the 1500m having to be restrained. Broke near the 1100m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

8th inr,chkd,4-bk mrks,off,solid wd

MOUTON CADET - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Made ld,trld 1900,off,pounced,cght

4bk otr,held up rear 400,inr tn,ok

MOUTON CADET - held up by a weakening runner for a short distance near the 500m.

3rd,3-bk inr 1700,fght well on mrks

Ld out,attckd,trld 1350,thru,strong

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,dashd

4th,prkd 1150,urgd 350,felt pinch

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,led in,2 big

BEACHBREAK - paced roughly and shifted inwards just prior to the start placing an inside runner in restricted room, which broke in consequence. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Again paced roughly shortly after the start for a distance. Driver T Williams reported he would be recommending gear changes.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard

BEACHBREAK - paced roughly in the run home.

Left prkd thru'out,ld 175,cght late

Prkd,cvr 1700,3-bk,wd 600,fght well

BEACHBREAK - raced wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance Co-Trainer S Telfer advised he was slightly disappointed with the effort which he could only attribute to the gelding having done too well since its previous race.

Soon ld,set terms,gunned down late

Gun run mrks,thru,bold bid,denied

Soft trip mrks,thru,chall,thwarted

BEACHBREAK - Driver J Dickie admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulations for using his whip in a continuous manner late in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $450.

Ld,trld 1900,held up,brk 175m out

BEACHBREAK - broke early in the run home losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

6th otr,1x1,wd,prkd 1300,ld,staunch

5th inr,5-bk,1x1,3-bk,4w top,too gd

DON JUAN - shifted inwards in the run home. Driver T Duley was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1200,held up,fght on well

DON JUAN - held up early in the run home.

4th,1x1 1600,wd 450,bttld away gap

1x1,prkd,5bk inr,off,held up str

DON JUAN - held up early in the run home. Driver T Duley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners as a result. Stewards questioned Miss Duley, assisted by Senior Driver Mr G Smith, regarding her decision to shift inwards at the 900m. Miss Duley explained that the horse is best driven for one run and after losing cover at the 1300m and racing in the open, she considered her best option was to shift inwards in search of cover, consistent with its preferred racing pattern. After considering her explanation and reviewing replays, Stewards accepted her decision at the 900m was not unreasonable and took the matter no further.

Eased,rear otr,1x1,wd 300,fght well

3 & 4bk inr,off,wd cvr,blkd,unlucky

WARLOCH - raced wide early. Shifted outwards in the run home. Driver M House defended a breach of Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations in that he failed to maintain a straight course in the run home resulting in DON JUAN being hampered. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr House the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

Eased,6bk inr,waited tn,imprvd inr

DON JUAN - held up early in the run home. Contacted the sulky wheel of MOTOR MOUTH near the 250m. Junior driver T Duley (assisted by M Purvis) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when allowing her runner to contact the sulky wheel of MOTOR MOUTH near the 250m which punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250. Shifted outwards and locked wheels briefly with MOTOR MOUTH near the 50m. Miss Duley was warned to take greater care when activating gear.

Easd,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,wd tn,ok

DON JUAN - out of position at the start. Driver T Duley was issued a warning.

8th otr,4-bk bell,off,plggd away wd

Connections advised Stewards on 23 June that DON JUAN has had its fetlocks treated since last racing.

Eased,wd cvr rear 600,bt straggler

Eased,6bk inr,rear otr,3wd cvr,flat

HI HOPES - raced greenly late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Parkd,1x1,hld up trn,ok wn clear

HI HOPES - over-raced in the early stages. Held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,ld 2100,askd,swallowd up

HI HOPES - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised the mare had over-raced when leading with the effort taking its toll.

Found 1x1,off tn,danced away mid

Trld,3-bk 1400,held up,fght on mrks

HI HOPES - held up early in the run home. Connections advised the mare upon returning to the stable was showing early signs of a respiratory infection and will be treated prior to resuming.

Prkd,into ld 1800,kicked,too slick

HI HOPES - lay outwards throughout the run home.

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

HI HOPES - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1550,thru,too slick

Wd,up prkd 1600,flat top,plggd away

MAGICAL MAX - raced wide early.

1x1,shffld,wd cvr,stout effort wdsr

Speared to ld,trld 1900,slick mrks

Rough,8th inr,off,wd 400,plggd away

MAGICAL MAX - out of position at the start. Driver S Tomlinson was issued a warning. Paced roughly for several strides near the 1600m after a slight easing of the pace.

Prkd,cvr 1650,3-bk,4-bk,wd 500,bold

MAGICAL MAX - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear inr,off,bttld solidly wd

3bk inr,waited tn,1-paced inr

9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 850,outfinished

MAGICAL MAX - fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced early stages.

Wd cvr,prkd,ld 1300,mastered 200m

MAGICAL MAX - raced wide early.

9th otr,3-bk 1400,wd cvr,bttld away

Chkd,rear otr,wd cvr top,no pick-up

FRANCO HUMBIE - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Brk scoreup,dist 5bk inr 800,battld

FRANCO HUMBIE - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1900,thru 200,closed hard

5th inr,shffld,rear tn,bold late wd

3 & 4-bk mrks,prkd bell,fght nicely

Chkd,4-bk otr,wd top,no final kick

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend with driver A Fitzgerald becoming unbalanced in the sulky.

7th pegs,5-bk 1900,bttld on solidly

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - the required veterinary clearance was received.

6-5bk otr,6bk inr,3bk ot,held up,gd

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - held up early in the run home.

5th,1x1 1400,off tn,solid mid

4bk inr,5bk 2100,held up,handy inr

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,3bk otr 800,wdst tn,got going

5th otr,1x1,prkd 1400,ld top,too gd

5th otr,1x1 1700,held up,off,strong

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,fght well

5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1600,stuck gamely

Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards had viewed the photo finish in conjunction with the Judge G Rowland in relation to the dead heat for 2nd placing between CLONAKILTY and RIPTIDE with all placings being duly authorised.

1x1-4bk otr,3wd,1x1,off,strong,cght

Found 1x1,off tn,steady imprv

RIPTIDE - driver T Chmiel admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,too sharp inr

Wd,prkd-3bk otr,off wd,smart wd

RIPTIDE - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

5th,prkd,ld 1900,set terms,did best

Connections advised Stewards on 22 July that RIPTIDE has had its hock treated since last racing.

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

RIPTIDE - paced roughly in the run home.