Methven Trotting Club Inc

Eased,4bk inr,off tn,imprvd mid

Soon prkd,no cvr,fght,felt pinch

5-4th,4bk inr,1x1 900,off,sound

Gt spd,led,soon trail,off trn,batld

Gt spd,trail,out strgt,kept comng

TACT TEENA - over-raced early stages.

Last,angld widest trn,ok fin

TACT TEENA - out of position at the start. Driver W House was issued with a warning.

Gate spd,ld,trld 800,fading by tn

TACT TEENA - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the filly had to work too hard in the early stages with the effort taking its toll. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,tired in str

TACT TEENA - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1850,off,no final dash

DESTINY DANCE - driver R Harrison advised she did not activate the hopple shorteners due to the gelding pacing roughly.

Blew the score-up,never a live hope

DESTINY DANCE - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk start,tacked on,rear inr,no zip

DESTINY DANCE - broke at the start losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Raced greenly racing over the crossing near the 2200m.

Brk,8th gap,never a live prospect

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

4-6bk otr,3wd rear 600,tired str

Eased,5bk inr,off rear,warmd up wd

DESTINY DANCE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Lay inwards near the 100m having to be straightened.

5th,prkd,3bk otr 1000,3wd 350,plain

DESTINY DANCE - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was slightly disappointed however felt the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing.

7th,4bk inr,off rear tn,sound wd

DESTINY DANCE - paced roughly in the early stages losing ground. Driver R Close was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Brk,cght up inr 2400,tiring 500

DESTINY DANCE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened from the 600m. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer R Higgins.

Lead bid,trld,flat tn,1-paced inr

Prkd,ld,trld 1800,waited,1-paced

AUNTIE DEB - over-raced early and middle stages.

Chkd,4-5bk inr,4bk,sound inr

AUNTIE DEB - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,smartest inr

Parkd,pressd 2 lead,fght,fadd late

AUNTIE DEB - hung inwards rounding the final bend and struck track markers then shifted into the passing lane when junior driver M Holbrough activated the removable deafeners and continued to race in the passing lane throughout the run home, resulting in the trailing MY FRIEND LOUIE being held up. Miss Holbrough, assisted by senior driver R May, admitted a charge under Rule 869(4) and the Passing Lane Regulations in that she allowed her runner to shift into the passing lane denying a trailing runner full access. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Holbrough's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 9 March up to and including 15 March 2025, 3 days.

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,chkd tn,sound

AUNTIE DEB - raced wide with cover from the 1200m. Checked by a breaking runner near the 350m.

Trld,3-bk 1100,held up,fght on mrks

AUNTIE DEB - held up early in the run home.

5th,parkd 1500,fght on ok

Last,angld widest trn,fair fin

Last,bk otr,steady fin thru mid

3-4pegs,last trn,angld,nice wide

MOUTON CADET - held up leaving final bend.

6-5bk otr,angld wd cvr tn,sound wd

MOUTON CADET - the near side spreader broke during the running.

4-3bk otr,4bk 600,pushd wdst,fair

MOUTON CADET - Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1600m after MOUTON CADET briefly raced wider on the track when PIONEER shifted ground outwards. After viewing the replays it was established driver J Morrison (PIONEER) had shifted wider prior to MOUTON CADET reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was required.

Bk otr,angld trn,ran on late wide

Last thrghout,angld trn,solid widst

Soon 3pegs,out trn,tidy bid

MOUTON CADET - hampered by a breaking runner in the score up. Lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

Slow,deep pegs,thru mid,ran on ok

MOUTON CADET - held up in the run home. Driver J Cox reported he did not release the removable deafeners as a consequence.

Last innr,off,angld,warmed up late

MOUTON CADET - raced wide early.

9th,4bk otr,wd rear,got going wd

MOUTON CADET - raced wide early.

Wd,made ld 2150,allowed terms,kickd

GATECRASHER - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,7th inr,1x1 1550,wd 600,no more

GATECRASHER - broke at the start losing ground.

5th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 500,breezed by

GATECRASHER - driver C Dalgety reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer T Yesberg advised the gelding has been freshened and also trialed well recently.

3wd,6-5bk otr,up wdst tn,honest wd

GATECRASHER - trainer T Yesberg was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with sliding blinds. Raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m.

Gate spd,prkd to tn,fght,felt pinch

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,no kick inr

GATECRASHER - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,4bk otr 1100,angld,useful wdst

1x1-4bk otr,up tn,chased hard wd

GATECRASHER - junior driver R Harrison was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area. Miss Harrison (who declined assistance from a Senior driver) was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice in that she failed to activate the hopple shorteners.

Gate spd,led,fght,bested,fght hard

GATECRASHER - paced roughly near the 150m having to be steadied.

5-6bk inr,off tn,imprvd in gaps

6th inr,6bk,1x1 1400,wd 550,ld,cght

OCEAN OF TEARS - began awkwardly.

9th inr,7-bk,off,wd cvr,closed hard

3-4bk inr,off mid,held up,imprvd

OCEAN OF TEARS - held up early in the run home.

5-7bk otr,4bk inr,held up tn,smart

OCEAN OF TEARS - trainer J Morrison was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the filly to race with removable deafeners which had not been notified.

Led,trld 1100,held up,off,powerful

OCEAN OF TEARS - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Rear otr,3-bk,off,green,late bid wd

TROUBLESHOOTER - trainer M Heenan advised the mare has had a knee treated since last racing. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Bk otr,broke 500,out

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke near the 500m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

9th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,too big

TROUBLESHOOTER - crowded shortly after the start by an outside runner. Hampered near the 2200m. Shifted inwards inside the final 50m when driver R May activated the removable deafeners resulting in contact with the hind leg of KOTARE KELSO (S Thornley) which broke late in the run home. Driver R May defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,stout fin wdst

TROUBLESHOOTER - raced greenly leaving the final bend.

4th,prkd 1050,ld 550,too smart

9th otr,3-bk 1350,4-bk,wd cvr,bold

TROUBLESHOOTER - lay inwards in the middle stages of the run home.

Brk,6th otr,3-bk,off top,stout fin

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke briefly at the start.

6th,4-6bk inr,3bk otr,wdst tn,imprv

Brk,9th otr,4-bk,chkd 600,tidy late

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

5th,1x1,prkd,1x1,brk 1100,gone

HOWIE ROBYN - awkwardly placed close to the sulky of TROUBLESHOOTER which lay inwards racing into the first bend.

Brk,prkd,into ld 2000,hdd 150,stuck

DAVE DULEY - broke at the start losing ground. Driver J Dunn 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.

Prkd,ld,trld 1700,urgd tn,battled

DAVE DULEY - raced wide early. Struck a track marker rounding the final bend. Driver M Lewis was issued a warning.

Nice trip otr,rough,off,no pick-up

DAVE DULEY - paced roughly racing over the crossing near the 2200m. Again paced roughly near the 1100m hampering a trailing runner.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,never saw a gap

DAVE DULEY - held up for a distance passing the 400m and shifted ground outwards briefly locking wheels with BAD HABITS near the 300m. Held up throughout the run home.

Prkd,green,prkd,flat 400,fght,fdd

DAVE DULEY - raced greenly passing the 1400m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3wd,up,ld 1200,askd,fght,hdd 150

DAVE DULEY - raced wide early.

3bk otr,up,prkd 1200,brave fght,fdd

DAVE DULEY - raced greenly when attempting to lead near the 1000m.

Gate spd,ld,trld 800,thru,sound inr

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,handy inr

4th,left prkd 1700,cvr 1000,fdd out

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - paced roughly near the 350m after being shifted wider on the track when weakening.

Prkd,ld 2100,green,held ld,too game

WESTBURN ABBY - when questioned regarding the tactics she adopted through the middle stages driver G Thornley advised she elected to shift away from a trailing position in an attempt to obtain the lead due to BREENY'S CONQUEROR racing greenly however once she had improved to its outside that runner had increased the speed of the race leaving her no option other than to remain in the parked position. After viewing the replays Stewards were satisfied her explanation was not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on solidly

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

3wd cvr,up,prkd,fght,honest inr,fdd

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - raced wide early.

3bk otr,waitd,thru,1-paced inr

BREENY'S CONQUEROR - paced roughly as the start was effected hampering a trailing runner.

Prkd,ld,trld 1900,held up,no pickup

STEPHS BOY - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6-4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,useful mid-wd

STEPHS BOY - held up final bend.

Held ld,3bk 1300,flat 400,battled

Gate spd,ld,trld 1450,thru,almost

Slow,5bk inr,waitd tn,1-paced inr

STEPHS BOY - slow to begin hampering a trailing runner.

Up,prkd,ld 1400,joind tn,bestd 200

Thru,3bk inr,waited,fair up inr

4-3-4bk otr,up,prkd 700,fght,wiltd

Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,thru,did best

5-6bk otr,3-4wd tn,tried hard mid

A false start was declared due to STEPHS BOY rearing and getting the sulky shaft over its rump leaving the pre-race formation. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5th otr,prkd,into ld 1300,ran clear

ESMARELDA - lay outwards throughout the run home.

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

ESMARELDA - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

5-4th,up,led 1900,fght,hdd,fght

A BETTER JACKALACK - raced wide early.

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk tn,strong bid inr

A false start was declared when A BETTER JACKALACK broke in the score up, veered inwards and made contact with the running rail which broke requiring some remedial work. A BETTER JACKALACK was cleared to start after the veterinarian had viewed the gelding. Sent to the Unruly position by the Starter where the gelding will remain for future mobile starts.

4bk inr,waitd,no impact up inr

A BETTER JACKALACK - paced roughly in the early stages.

3-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,toughest

A BETTER JACKALACK - over-raced middle stages. Shifted out abruptly near the 1350m before being taken forward three wide to cross to the parked position near the 1000m.

Gate spd,ld 1900,dashd tn,nabbd

Brk,brk,detachd,5bk otr,honest

A BETTER JACKALACK - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again briefly rounding the first bend. Paced roughly in the run home.