Methven Trotting Club Inc

3rd,prkd,1x1-4bk otr,3wd cvr,bold

5th,to prkd 1700,fght,dug in,peakd

Brk start,rear otr,never quickened

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.

Eased,6-bk inr,bttld clsr along inr

Chkd,7th inr,5-bk,off,wd 850,no fin

GOODOLDAYZ - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Raced wide from the 800m.

Brk,7th inr,5-bk,held up rear,plggd

GOODOLDAYZ - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

Ld out,dictated,hdd 200m,came again

GOODOLDAYZ - lay inwards shortly after the start crowding inside runners with STORMY VISTA racing over a track marker. Raced greenly in the run home.

Found lead,joind 400,fght,bested

Up,led 2200,fght well tn,held best

GOODOLDAYZ - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Sped to ld,taken on 1000,hdd,wilted

STAR ON THE ROCKS - weakened leaving the final bend.

Gate spd,ld 1800-tn,hdd tn,tired

STAR ON THE ROCKS - paced roughly in the early stages having to be steadied.

4-6bk inr,5bk otr,detachd tn,pluggd

STAR ON THE ROCKS - over-raced early stages. Paced roughly rounding the final bend and lay inwards striking a track marker.

Soon 4pegs,no room str,nice wn clr

STAR ON THE ROCKS - fractious prior to the start. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1650m.

Followd 1x1,drag up,swept by

STAR ON THE ROCKS - paced roughly rounding the final bend and in the run home.

Wd cvr,up prkd,cvr 1000,wd,no punch

STAR ON THE ROCKS - raced wide early.

6bk otr,7bk inr,last tn,steady inr

STAR ON THE ROCKS - hung inwards and paced roughly final bend.

Flew out to easy ld,dictated,too gd

STAR ON THE ROCKS - the overcheck clip on the gelding detached during the running.

Led,trld 1700,thru,game bid inr

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,waitd,honest

Gate spd,held trl,thru,battld inr

BETTER BE QUICK - briefly placed in restricted room and struck a track marker near the 1500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Eased,5-4bk otr,angld,smart wdst

Wd,prkd 1550-tn,fght,wiltd 150

BETTER BE QUICK - raced wide early stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the mare had been unsuited to racing in the parked position.

Eased,4bk inr 1100,cartd,smart inr

BETTER BE QUICK - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until passing the 100m. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd tn,held well

Eased,5bk inr,held up tn,pluggd inr

3bk otr,5bk,4bk 500,angld,flew wdst

Up,led 1750,set terms,quite comfy

7th,3bk inr 1200,off 300,solid wd

Eased,rear,6-bk inr,held up,useful

RIPTIDE - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Broke start,detached after

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

6th otr,3-bk 1000,wd 500,tried hard

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.

1x1,prkd,1x1 1200,off,strong mid

DESTINY'S DREAM - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld,trld 2100,thru,dived

Trld-3bk inr,1x1 1600,askd 400,fdd

DESTINY'S DREAM - weakened final bend.

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr 400,steady

Trld,3-bk 900,off,stout thru mid

Trld the trip,thru,imprvd,peakd 150

Gt spd,parkd,shffld bk otr,

Last,bk otr,widr,nice fin widest

Wd,parkd bell,led in,fght well

DESTINY'S DREAM - out of position at the start. Driver J Campbell was issued with a warning. Raced wide early.

Gt spd,led thrghout,fadd late

7th inr,7bk,off,wd cvr 500,did best

TYPHOON TERE - driver C Dalgety advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,tidy chase

Gt spd,led thrghout,in full control

Soon prkd,no cvr,felt pinch in str

TYPHOON TERE - hung inwards in the score up hampering an inside runner and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Speared to ld,set terms,gathered in

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,angld tn,tidy

TYPHOON TERE - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

Wide,prkd from 1600,kept fighting

TYPHOON TERE - raced wide early stages.

Soon 1x1,flat turn,only batld

ZOOM X - out of position at the start. Driver D Williams was issued with a warning.

Prkd,ld bid,prkd,1x1,gone by 600

ZOOM X - weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards questioned driver M Jones regarding his tactics during the running. Mr Jones advised he elected to challenge MIKI'S COURAGE for the lead rounding the first bend in an attempt to obtain a position on the marker line, from which he could then restrain and obtain cover, as he felt the gelding would be unsuited to racing parked. Mr Jones added that when it became apparent racing into the back straight on the first occasion that he would be unable to cross, he desisted from his challenge and steadied the gelding. Mr Jones further stated that despite the early work he was disappointed with the gelding's effort. After considering his explanation and the distance over which Mr Jones challenged for the lead, Stewards were satisfied his tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Found 1x1,sent 3wd 500,steady mid

Soon 4bk otr,angld wd,imprvd wd

Up,ld 1950,fght tn,run down 100

1x1-4bk otr,3wd 550,short bid,fdd

Ld out,trld 2250,thru lane,whooshka

The race was stopped by Stewards under Rule 211A(1) shortly after the start when CLONAKILTY shifted inwards and contacted ZOOM X with driver S Ottley being dislodged and the gelding escaping driverless for a short distance before being recaptured. Both horses were examined by the Veterinarian and cleared to take part in the re-run. Driver S Ottley was examined by St John personnel and cleared of injury. CLONAKILTY was sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the gelding will remain for future standing starts.

3-4bk otr,angld,imprvd on inr

4-5bk inr,buried tn,off mid,imprvd

Chkd early,rear inr,beat stragglers

TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - checked by a breaking runner and broke in the early stages losing ground.

Eased,rear inr,5-bk,beat stragglers

Gun run mrks,off top,too many guns

5th inr,prkd 2200,cvr 600,off,stout

5th otr,1x1 2000,off top,strong fin

Brk,wd rear 1350,prkd,stuck on well

Rear, 4bk inr 1800,imprvd inr,tight

TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - connections advised the mare has been served since last racing. Slow to begin. Held up middle stages of the run home.

8th otr,3 & 4w,prkd bell,gritty bid

MAJOR HAPPY - shifted outwards near the 1650m forcing TIMES ARE A CHANGIN to race wider on the track. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver B Orange (TIMES ARE A CHANGIN) placed 3rd, who confirmed he did not wish to proceed with a protest. Junior driver R Harrison (assisted by T Williams) admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Harrison's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 13 January up to and including 21 January 2026 (3 days).

3bk otr,shuffld,3wd cvr,battled mid

COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages.

4bk inr,off rear 600,got going wdst

Soon prkd,askd 350,felt pinch str

3-4bk inr,buried tn,tried hard inr

COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.

Eased,5bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd wd

Prkd,no cvr,3bk inr 500,battld inr

COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages.

Brk,10th inr,7-bk,failed to fire up

COMMANDER JOE - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

9th inr,5-bk,off,held up,ran on wd

Thru,trld 1500,waitd,did best inr

3wd,prkd 1250-tn,fght gamely str

COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early.

Followd 1x1,peeld 500,solid chase

4pegs,off,bk otr,nice chase widr

5bk otr,well bk tn,warmd up wdst

Wd,up prkd thru'out,outfinished

1x1-3bk otr,wd cvr tn,edgd closer

3wd cvr,up,ld 1700,fght,grabbd 100

EVANGALIST - raced wide early.

3-4bk inr,off tn,held up,good inr

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

Reared on dispatch,distant after

The start was delayed due to EVANGALIST becoming fractious.

4-5-4bk otr,well bk tn,honest wd

Found trail,waited,went close inr

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,cheeky inr

10th inr,4-bk,off,closed boldly wd

6th,1x1,up tn,dashd,got there

PLAYING WITH STARS - awkwardly placed close to the sulky of PATIRO near the 1400m after driver S Murtha was placed at a disadvantage when being contacted by the trailing TAUMUTU LAD.

Eased,4 & 5-bk mrks,off,stout mid

PATIRO - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon prkd,no cvr,battling from 500

PATIRO - weakened final bend.

Gate spd,ld 1500,kickd hard,hdd 100

Eased,7bk otr,last inr tn,big wdst

PATIRO - raced wide early.

Wd,rolled to ld 1650,dictated,slick

Soon 3bk inr,urgd 500,battled inr

MIGHTY FLYING LOU - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

Sped to ld,trld 950,thru,too strong

Straight to ld,dictated,gathered in

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,hld up,nice lt

MIGHTY FLYING LOU - held up early in the run home. Hampered when an inside runner hung outwards late in the run home having to be steadied.

4-bk mrks,off,held up,bold late inr

MIGHTY FLYING LOU - held up early in the run home. Hung inwards inside the final 200m causing driver G O'Reilly difficulty.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,brief bid up inr

MIGHTY FLYING LOU - hung inwards throughout the run home.

Gate spd,ld,keen,trld,flat tn,fdd

MIGHTY FLYING LOU - hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend placing driver R May in difficulty. Again hung inwards early in the run home, racing inside several markers in the passing lane with trailing runners being hampered. When questioned Mr May stated the gelding had locked on one rein, preventing him from steering despite his efforts when using the whip. Nothwithstanding this Mr May was reminded of his obligations in similar circumstances. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record.

1x1-3bk otr,1x1,inr tn,weavd well

MIGHTY FLYING LOU - hung inwards rounding the final bend and shifted inwards. Again hung inwards early in the run home.

4bk otr,3wd cvr 800,1-paced wd

KOWHAI STAR - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide with cover from the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Followd 1x1,angld,ran on ok

KOWHAI STAR - over-raced middle stages.

6th,6-bk inr,off,wdst tn,strong bid

5th otr,3-bk,4w top,closed strongly

KOWHAI STAR - broke in the score up however was in position at the start.

3bk otr,3wd,3bk otr,off,dashd mid

KOWHAI STAR - over-raced middle stages.

8th inr,5-bk,impr inr,got split,ezy

Wd cvr,up prkd,ld 950,gathered in

KOWHAI STAR - raced wide early.

Trld,3bk inr 1100,held up 400,good

KOWHAI STAR - hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m.

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

Slw,rear inr,off,wd 850,loomed,game

TAKE THE MIKI - out of position at the start. Driver L O'Reilly will be spoken to in the coming days. Raced wide from the 900m.

Wd,led,joind trn,easy late

TAKE THE MIKI - raced wide early. Hung outwards late in the run home hampering an outside runner.

Eased,rear,4bk otr,wd 800,prkd,game

TAKE THE MIKI - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver L O'Reilly. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Forced to race wide from the 800m.

Wd,3-bk inr,prkd 1400,ld top,cut bk

Tracked pacemaking wnnr,bold on inr

Eased,wd rear 1250,ld 800,lost drvr

TAKE THE MIKI - driver S Reid was dislodged from the sulky passing the 100m after the sulky seat became detached. St John personnel attended to Mr Reid before transporting him to hospital for further observation. A medical clearance is required before Mr Reid resumes driving. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a graze on the gelding's off hind. Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation into this incident and also in relation to Mr Reid's use of the whip in the run home.