Methven Trotting Club Inc

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

3-4bk inr,cartd bk 500,forgive str

BUCKSKIN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Ld out,trld 2100,thru,stout on mrks

4th inr,3-bk 1300,waited,slick late

BUCKSKIN - held up early and middle stages of the run home. The rear hopple carrier strap came adrift rounding the first bend. This gear was inspected and found to have been sufficiently taped with trainer R Davis deemed not to be at fault.

Wd,led bell,capturd trn,fght ok

RACK'EM UP - raced wide early. Lay out leaving the final bend placing an outside runner in restricted room.

3bk inr,cartd bk 600,off,useful mid

RACK'EM UP - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

3-4bk otr,5bk 800,no threat at bk

RACK'EM UP - crowded by an outside runner shortly after the start.

Chkd,8th inr,5-bk,off 800,no punch

RACK'EM UP - checked by an inside runner at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Broke near the 400m checking trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A clip on the breastplate broke during the running. Driver A Drake admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip when out of contention. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Blew the start,tacked on,no extra

RACK'EM UP - fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

Eased,6bk otr,wd rear,handy very wd

Up,trld-3bk inr,prkd,1x1,tiring 400

RACK'EM UP - weakened final bend.

Wd,pshd to ld 1600,dictated,cut dwn

Sped out,trld 1600,thru,too strong

4w,rolled to ld 1950,too tenacious

RACK'EM UP - raced wide early.

Chkd,11th,wd cvr,prkd,ld 600,nutted

COMMANDER JOE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Up,1x1,3wd tn,led,good,cght 50

Wd,8th otr,wd 1050,wd cvr,plggd on

COMMANDER JOE - raced wide throughout.

Trld the trip,thru,steady,held up

COMMANDER JOE - lay outwards throughout the run home and was unable to utilise the passing lane despite the efforts of driver H Douglas resulting in the gelding being held up over the concluding stages.

Wd,prkd,1x1,off 350,tried hard

COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Soon 5bk otr,wdst rear tn,ok wdst

5-6-5bk otr,3wd 500,5wd tn,fair

COMMANDER JOE - driver H Douglas advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre rounding the final bend. Stewards spoke with junior drivers D Williams (KOWHAI STAR), assisted by S Tomlinson and H Douglas (COMMANDER JOE) regarding this incident and after hearing their explanations, Stewards issued a charge against Miss Williams, alleging she drove carelessly when shifting ground near the 400m and striking the sulky wheel of COMMANDER JOE which punctured. Miss Williams admitted the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

5-6bk otr,wdst rear tn,bold wdst

3wd,prkd 1600-tn,askd tn,weakened

Ld out,trld 1400,unable to run on

THE NIGHT AGENT - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 600,beaten 300m

THE NIGHT AGENT - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Driver S Phelan could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no findings of significance on endoscopy. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

7th inr,off 850,6th gap 400,no bite

IRON MIKE TYSON - broke entering the first bend losing ground before settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Broke again near the 950m when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner losing further ground. When questioned regarding the incident, Driver M White advised that the horse had failed to respond when being shifted wider after breaking at a similar point earlier in the race. Notwithstanding this, Driver Z Butcher (THE NIGHT AGENT) was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances in the future.

Prkd,keen,ld 1050,trld 500,no extra

THE NIGHT AGENT - over-raced middle stages when outside the leader before improving to lead near the 1050m. Weakened rounding the final turn hampering a trailing runner. Lay in contacting track markers near the 250m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver H Orange confirmed that the over-racing had taken its toll.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 500,fght hard

THE NIGHT AGENT - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,breezed on by

THE NIGHT AGENT - paced roughly shortly after the start. Driver H Orange reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

5th otr,3-bk,let loose 450,ld,slick

Chkd,6-bk otr,3 & 4w cvr,stout fin

THE NIGHT AGENT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Prkd,1x1 1500,off tn,short bid,fdd

CLASSIE LINC - placed in restricted room and was checked passing the 150m when being shifted wider by CRUSHER LOU. After questioning drivers S Tomlinson (CLASSIE LINC), S Thornley (CRUSHER LOU) and T Williams (SPICEY LOU) and viewing replays it was established that CRUSHER LOU had attempted to shift CLASSIE LINC wider with sufficient advantage however both horses had been slow to react, with the quickly improving SPICEY LOU simultaneously laying inwards placing pressure to the outside of CLASSIE LINC. When considering these circumstances Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one horse or driver and subsequently took the matter no further.

4-5-4bk inr,waited,tried hard inr

CLASSIE LINC - held up early in the run home.

Eased,4bk inr 1200,off tn,imprv mid

Prkd,trld 1200,thru,fght on solidly

Prkd,1x1-3bk otr,urgd tn,no kick

3-4bk otr,buried rear tn,crept clsr

Gate spd,led,fght,swamped 100

Gate spd,ld,set terms,nvr in doubt

Prkd,into ld 1750,dictated,powerful

CLASSIE LINC - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for failing to have his horse at the assembly point by the prescribed time.

5th inr,4-bk,held up,solid on mrks

CLASSIE LINC - fractious prior to the start.

Eased,rear otr,unable to quicken up

KOWHAI NUGGET - driver A Sharpe was issued a warning for using his whip on a runner out of contention.

Trppd wd,up prkd 1300,bttld well

THE BETTOR MAJOR - locked wheels briefly with KOWHAI NUGGET in the run home. Driver M Maynard was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.

Eased,wd rear 1300,posted,sustained

FOLIEJON STAR - shifted outwards shortly after the start when driver C Negus was activating gear. Again shifted outwards rounding the final bend when activating gear briefly hampering KOWHAI NUGGET and PUTERE BOY. Mrs Negus was issued a warning for failing to show sufficient control when activating gear on the gelding. Continued to shift outwards throughout the run home hampering outside runners. Mrs Negus admitted a breach of Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations in that she failed to maintain a straight course in the run home which hampered outside runners. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Mrs Negus was also issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home.

Eased,5bk inr,off,3wd cvr,steady wd

KOWHAI NUGGET - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Hope. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk,12th gap,6-bk inr,tidy fin mrks

KOWHAI NUGGET - broke at the start and shifted outwards abruptly checking outside runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up final bend.

Brk,9th otr,4-bk bell,never sparked

KOWHAI NUGGET - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

11th,6-bk inr 1000,failed to run on

KOWHAI NUGGET - began awkwardly. Hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend when weakening. Driver H Sail reported the gelding had hung on several occasions during the running.

Eased,rear inr,prkd 1300,ld tn,easy

5th otr,left prkd 1400,dug deepest

Wd,1x1,3-bk 1300,wd 650,1x1,wd,bold

3-6bk otr,8bk 1100,launchd wdst

Soon 3bk otr,angld wd,sound mid

Brk,5bk otr,wd rear tn,bold wdst

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.

8th,4bk otr 1400,angld,honest wd

8th otr,angled wd top,punishing fin

LONNEKERS - lay inwards near the 350m when awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of QUEEN OF SWORDS which was shifting ground.

6th,5-bk inr 2000,off,ran on wd out

Brk,4bk inr,off & held up 600,tight

LONNEKERS - broke at the start losing ground. Held up final bend and throughout the run home.

Prkd,eased,rear,1x1,flat tyre,wknd

LONNEKERS - weakened rounding the final bend. Driver R Cameron advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre on the final bend.

9th otr,3-bk,wd 1400,prkd,fght well

3wd,prkd,3bk otr 1000,steady mid

LONNEKERS - raced wide early.

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

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.

Nice trip otr,peeled,ran on stoutly

3wd,up,ld 1350-tn,fght hard,nabbd

Held ld,trld 1700,waitd,shot thru

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.

3bk otr,4bk 700,tight tn,sound mid

KIWI HERO - tangled away. Hung inwards final bend and held up until late in the run home. Driver R Holmes advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1300,cartd bk twice

KIWI HERO - lay inwards rounding the first bend. Raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1800m. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

Led,held ld,joind tn,fght,cght 70

4-5pegs,last 600,angld widest,best

MIGHTY FLYING LOU - raced wide from the 650m.

8th otr,4-bk,wd top,plggd away gap

Wd,1x1,left prkd bell,chall,outfin

MIGHTY FLYING LOU - raced wide early.

Gate spd,trld,waitd,short bid inr

3 & 4-bk mrks,thru 300,bold fin inr

Ld out,trld,3-bk 1250,off,fght well

3-4bk otr,held up 400,steady mid

9th otr,wd cvr 1500,prkd,drppd out