Methven Trotting Club Inc

Trld-3bk inr,waited tn,faded inr

SIR MONTY - weakened leaving the final bend.

Trld-4bk inr,urgd tn,no extra inr

Eased,6-7-6bk inr,bt slows inr

SIR MONTY - hampered by a breaking runner for a distance racing into the first bend losing ground.

3wd,prkd-1x1,waitd tn,steady

SIR MONTY - raced wide early.

3-5bk inr,4bk 1200,battled inr

SIR MONTY - lay inwards rounding the final bend striking track markers.

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,trld tn,sprintd

SIR MONTY - when questioned regarding the improved performance the connections advised the gelding had been suited by a better barrier draw and received an economical run.

3wd cvr,prkd,1x1 900,gone by 600

THE CRAIC - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk wildly start,pulld up after

THE CRAIC - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

1x1,up,ld bid,prkd,fght tn,bestd

Brk badly start,distanced after

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

2-3rd,up,ld,trld,thru tn,short bid

3-5bk otr,losing touch tn,2nd wind

3bk inr-5bk 1100,waited,imprvd inr

Gate spd,ld 1900,far too easy str

EVIDENTLY - raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld 2100,fght hard str,hdd

Prkd,ld 2100,dug in tn,fght,swampd

EVIDENTLY - driver S Ottley reported she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking.

Followd 1x1,ran on solidly

6-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,imprvd wd

Last,3w,1x1 600,fading 400

LOGAN ROCK - when questioned regarding the performance of favoured runner driver S Thornley advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation.

4pegs thrghout,inside runs,handy

LOGAN ROCK - held up early in the run home.

Brk,5-4bk otr,3wd,1x1,prkd,wiltd

TO RI RUBY - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

5th,1x1-4bk otr,3wd 400,sound wd

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,stuck on ok mid

TO RI RUBY - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers.

Soon trld,waited,thru tn,fair inr

3wd,3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,honest wd

EBURY STREET - lay outwards when racing over the crossing near the 1650m and locked wheels with WOLF OF WALL STREET briefly hampering a trailing runner. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1300m.

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

Brk,5bk inr,off mid tn,honest mid

FLYAWAY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Broke shortly after the start losing ground.

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.

Soon prkd,3bk otr 600,1-paced mid

Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk 900,thru,easy

1x1,prkd,3bk 700,cartd,steady mid

3rd,3bk inr,flat,2nd wind,pluggd

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,thru,did best

MILOU - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver K Cameron was issued a warning.

3-4bk otr,6bk 1200,3-4wd,fair inr

Up,ld,trld 1000,thru,led,held on

GOTTA ELECT BILL - attempted to pull up near the 1200m when leading resulting in an easing of the pace hampering trailing runners. A protest was lodged against 1st placing being awarded under Rule 869(7B) alleging the gelding had gained an advantage by racing inside the final track marker prior to the passing lane. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and driver W House the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Mr House was issued a warning for allowing his horse to race inside a track marker.

Soon 3bk inr,off tn,short bid inr

Gate spd,ld 1500,slippd clr,cght 50

Soon 4bk otr,thru mid tn,1-paced

Soon 4bk inr,waited,tried hard inr

6bk otr,up,prkd 750,flat tn,pluggd

GOTTA ELECT BILL - trainer M House was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after the gelding was late being presented onto the track.

Eased,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,strong

Eased,5bk inr,held up,weavd well

POETRY IN MOTION - struck a track marker in the run home. Driver S Ottley was issued a warning.

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 600,imprvd wd

POETRY IN MOTION - driver B Peisley was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area. Out of position at the start. Mr Peisley was issued a warning.

Soon 4bk inr,off rear tn,pluggd mid

POETRY IN MOTION - driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Eased,5-6bk inr,off,held up,tidy wd

POETRY IN MOTION - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. Driver H Orange advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

1x1,prkd 1350,urged tn,fght,peakd

3bk otr,3wd,3bk,4wd tn,tried hard

BETTOR BE SHARP - raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld 1800,joind tn,fght,cght

3rd,ld,trld 1500,waited,stout inr

SHARDS MATRIX - driver S O'Reilly advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. Stewards questioned Miss O'Reilly regarding the tactics she adopted in the early and middle stages. Miss O'Reilly explained that after improving to the lead around the first bend it had been her intention to remain in that position however, after being challenged by an outside runner approaching the 2000m, she elected to restrain to trail. Miss O'Reilly added that shortly after BETTOR BE SHARP, which was racing behind her runner, had shifted away from the marker line and improved its position to the lead so she felt her best option was to shift away from her position three back on the marker line as her horse was racing keenly and she did not want to be covered by outside horses in the running line. Miss O'Reilly further added that once shifting to the parked position near the 1800m the gelding had commenced to over-race so she elected to progress forward to regain the lead. After considering her explanation Stewards noted Miss O'Reilly's comments.

Trld,3bk 1300,off tn,tight,good inr

BETTOR BE SHARP - held up early in the run home. Driver G O'Reilly advised the sliding blinds failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled.

6bk otr,3wd cvr 800,tried hard wd

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,prkd 800,honest

Prkd,3bk otr 1200,4wd tn,smart,cght

Bad chk/stumbld 1850,distanced

SKY ROCKET - severely checked by a breaking runner at the start losing all chance.

Brk,4th,prkd 1800,keen,gone 600

SKY ROCKET - broke after 100m losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced in the parked position through the middle stages. Weakened from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

8th,3-4bk otr,wdst tn,handy wdst

SKY ROCKET - paced roughly in the middle stages of the run home.

Soon trld,held up tn,thru,honest

Prkd-3bk otr,3bk inr tn,held up,gd

SKY ROCKET - over-raced throughout. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Up,ld,trld 1400,thru,1-paced inr

STEPHS BOY - lay outwards in the run home.

Gate spd,prkd,fght,felt pinch 200

Easd,7bk otr,5-6wd tn,handy wd

Trld-4bk inr,held up,steady inr

GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT - over-raced middle stages and despite the efforts of driver T Williams caused driver S Tomlinson (STEPHS BOY), which GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT was trailing, some inconvenience.

5-6bk otr,rear mid tn,no dash mid

3-4th,4bk inr,1-paced on inr