Methven Trotting Club Inc

7th,3-4bk otr,3wd,1x1,off,smart mid

FITZTHEBILL - hung inwards approaching the 1100m placing STYLE COUNCIL in restricted room momentarily.

Soon 1x1,out trn,only steady

Mid,parkd 800,led in,nice bid

Wd,parkd,fought on gamely

FITZTHEBILL - raced wide early.

5th inr,prkd 1800,cvr 1450,outkickd

3-4pegs,off trn,tidy chase

FITZTHEBILL - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Gt spd,parkd,1x1 bell,fading trn

FITZTHEBILL - weakened final bend.

4-bk mrks,off,closed boldly in mid

Prkd,ld 1750,trld 950,flat top,wknd

FITZTHEBILL - hung inwards rounding the final bend.

5bk inr,10th tn,1-paced up inr

Soon trld,3bk 1250,waitd,pluggd inr

Trld out,4-bk 1400,off,whacked away

4-5-4bk otr,wdst rear tn,honest wd

COMMANDER BEN - raced wide early.

Brk,6th otr,1x1,4-bk,wd top,steady

COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

1x1,shffld mid,angld trn,nice fin

COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground.

1x1,brf 3bk 500,off,steady mid

4th inr,4-bk,fght on inr,never clr

COMMANDER BEN - tangled away. Held up late in the run home.

Prkd,1x1 1150,felt pinch in str

COMMANDER BEN - weakened leaving the final bend.

Gate spd,ld,held ld,hdd 300,faded

COMMANDER BEN - over-raced when leading through the middle stages. Driver O Thornley reported the gelding had been striking the sulky wheel discs during the running.

Prkd,1x1-5bk otr,4bk,inr tn,sound

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.

3wd,1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr,honest wd

BUCKSKIN - tangled away. Raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 800m. Lay inwards in the run home.

Trld,off,ld,trld 1900,thru,bold fin

Brk erly,10th otr,wd cvr tn,big fin

THE COALMAN - broke shortly after the start checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver S Ottley was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

4th,4bk inr,3bk otr,off,big,nabbd

THE COALMAN - struck track markers near the 1100m when shifting ground inwards to avoid a breaking runner.

5-6th,5-4bk inr,angld wd tn,steady

THE COALMAN - hampered early in the run home.

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,fair wd

Soon 3bk otr,off tn,solid mid-wd

Prkd,led,trld 2000,thru,tried hard

6-7bk otr,3wd cvr 800,off,solid

THE COALMAN - raced wide with cover from the 900m.

4-5bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,dashd wdst

3-4-5bk inr,5bk otr,hookd,flew wdst

Brk early,7th otr,3-bk,wd 500,stern

THE COALMAN - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Chkd early,5-bk mrks,bttld away inr

TEMPO WARRIOR - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start and broke losing ground.

7bk otr,3wd,prkd 1200,tried hard

Following the event, Stewards afforded Starter Mr R Donnelly the opportunity to provide an explanation regarding the circumstances surrounding the start, specifically why he had not declared a false start after BIG GEE broke during the score-up, which resulted in TEMPO WARRIOR having to be checked by driver S Ottley and consequently required to start the race out of position. After carefully considering the evidence tendered by Mr Donnelly and reviewing the available race replays, Stewards formed the view that interference to TEMPO WARRIOR had occurred prior to the start which warranted the declaration of a false start. Accordingly, Mr Donnelly was issued with a charge under Starting Regulation 22.2.2, alleging that he failed to declare a false start in circumstances where interference had occurred prior to the start of the race. Mr Donnelly admitted the breach with the Adjudicative Committee imposing a fine of $250. Stewards gave further consideration as to whether, due to a false start not being declared, TEMPO WARRIOR had been denied a fair start. However, as the gelding subsequently finished in 4th placing, the provisions of the Rules did not permit Stewards to declare the runner a late scratching on the grounds that it had been denied a fair start.

5bk otr,wdst rear tn,warmd up wd

Eased,5bk inr,stayd inr tn,good inr

TEMPO WARRIOR - over-raced middle stages.

Wd cvr bk of mid,left posted,wilted

TEMPO WARRIOR - raced wide throughout. Weakened from the 700m.

Soft trip mrks,held up,off,no spark

TEMPO WARRIOR - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding had peaked on its run and may be feeling the effects of recent racing.

Made ld,dictated terms,gathered in

Prkd,up,ld 1750-tn,askd,swampd 100

Led thrghout,fght on well

Led,trail,honest chase

Trld,off,ld 1600,dictated,reeled in

Prkd,ld,trld 1850,thru,solid on inr

Led-3bk inr,1x1 1100,off,smart mid

MYSTERY BEACH - lay outwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with TEDS LEGACY which was laying inwards hampering trailing runners.

3rd,prkd,ld 1900,dictated,reeled in

Made ld,trld 2300,flat 400,wknd out

3bk otr-prkd 1900,fght well,peakd

Trail,3-4pegs,hld up,steady wn clr

MYSTERY BEACH - held up early in the run home. Again held up over the concluding stages. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removeable deafeners in consequence.

5th otr,1x1 2400,off,ran on stoutly

Brk start,never in touch after

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

Chkd,imp 3-bk inr,fght soundly gap

MYSTERY BEACH - checked racing into the first bend losing ground.

8th otr,5-bk,wdst top,punishing fin

PIONEER - driver J Morrison was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised today's race was a drop back in grade from previous starts and the gelding had received an economical run throughout.

Trail,3pegs,out trn,steady

PIONEER - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

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

Mid-bk otr,thru mid,steady chase

Last innr,thru mid,no kick

Wd,3-bk inr 1550,held up,fght mrks

PIONEER - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.

Eased,9-8bk otr,rear inr tn,battld

PIONEER - raced wide early.

4-5bk inr,well bk tn,bt stragglers

PIONEER - hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m.

Slow,9th,1x1 1000,up,fght,peakd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - stood on the mark losing ground.

4-5bk inr,5-4bk otr,wd tn,flew,just

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m losing ground. Driver O Thornley was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

9th,3bk otr,off,rough tn,solid wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - connections advised the gelding would be racing with only one hind shoe. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Jumped a mark on the track early in the run home hampering trailing runners.

Soon trld,waitd,did best along inr

Workd fwrd,ld 1500,held them off

Chkd,found 1x1.wd 400,chal,thwarted

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - checked by a breaking runner at the start. Driver G Hall Jnr was spoken to for the manner in which he used his whip in the run home.

Prkd,3bk otr 1200,held up,good wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - held up early in the run home.

3-4bk inr,3bk otr,outsprintd at bk

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced middle stages.

4-3-4bk otr,5bk 800,angld,smart wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced middle stages.

5bk otr,wd rear tn,big dash wdst

Quickly to ld,trld 1600,thru,too gd

LAVRA ROSE - raced greenly passing the 1800m when leading.

9th otr,5-bk,wdst top,punishing fin

Ld out,trld 1300,thru,outkicked inr

Chkd,6th,1x1 2200,wd 800,prkd,tried

Thru prkd,ld 1600,dictated,run down

LAVRA ROSE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

Chkd,3 & 4-bk otr,3 & 4w 500,strong

LAVRA ROSE - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages.

Brk,15th otr,7-bk,angled wdst,stout

3bk otr-1x1,3bk,urgd 400,1-paced

1x1,3-bk 900,4w 400,bttld away gap

Soon ld,dictated terms,gathered in

Prkd,ld,trld 1450,thru,chased hard

3rd inr,3-bk,off,bold thru mid,blkd

IRON BRIGADE - broke briefly at the start. Had to be steadied near the 800m after becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of VILLAGE REBEL. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.

Quickly to ld,set terms,gunned down

Cut breeze thru'out,fght on bravely

Wd,1x1,wd,prkd,cvr 1050,wd 500,fght

IRON BRIGADE - paced roughly when being forced wider on the track over the concluding stages.

Soon ld,trld 1400,thru,too strong

6th,3-4bk otr 800,rear,bt slows mid

TANZANIA - hung inwards and locked wheels with AKATEA near the 950m unbalancing driver G O'Reilly hampering a trailing runner. Mr O'Reilly admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards near the 1050m forcing SEASIDE ROSE to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Ld out,3-bk 1400,bttld away inr gap

13th otr,4-bk,held up,off,fght,blkd

KISS THE GIRLS - broke at the start hampering trailing runners losing ground. Authorisation of placings was withheld after driver K Butt wished to view replays of the start to ascertain whether she had been denied a fair start after the 10m handheld barrier was marginally delayed in releasing. Stewards spoke with drivers J Dunn (DANCE TILL DAWN), B Butt (FOLLOW YOUR DREAM) and J Morrison (TANZANIA) who confirmed their chances had not been affected. A request for a ruling was lodged with the Adjudicative Committee to determine whether KISS THE GIRLS had been denied a fair start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, KISS THE GIRLS was declared to be a runner.

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,chased boldly

Ld out,trld 2500,thru,bold bid mrks

3wd,chkd,3wd,easd,detachd,gone

TANZANIA - raced wide early before being checked near the 2100m and was restrained to the rear of the field near the 1300m. Weakened from the 900m.

Up,led,trld 1850,held up,imprvd

Brk,13th,wd cvr rear 750,wdr,no zip

TANZANIA - broke at the start losing ground. Driver G O'Reilly reported the gelding had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer L Hanrahan advised he will have blood tests taken from the gelding and Stewards will follow up the results.

Slow,mid-bk otr,ran on well

TANZANIA - tangled away.

Brk,4th,3bk otr 800,off tn,tidy mid

LESTER - broke at the start losing ground. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

7th inr,off,held up rear,stout late

LESTER - held up early in the run home.

Brk,9th inr,off,rear 400,blkd,solid

LESTER - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Became awkwardly placed behind KISS THE GIRLS and contacted the sulky wheel when there was an easing of the pace near the 300m. Lay inwards near the 220m having to be straightened and then locked wheels with HACKSAW RIDGE momentarily near the 200m.

7th inr,5-bk 2400,held up,sound mid

LESTER - held up middle stages of the run home.

7th,3bk otr,angld wd tn,short bid

1x1,3bk otr 1150,off,bold bid mid

3bk inr,held up 400,smart up inr

LESTER - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Butt. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5-4-3bk inr,waitd tn,honest inr

Brk badly start,distanced after

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

Ld out,trld 2300,off 250,ld,nailed

4bk otr,5bk 550,off,big dash wdst

Left prkd the majority,fght on well

AUDACITY - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

8th otr,wd cvr 1200,prkd,gritty fin

AUDACITY - driver R Cameron admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards near the 1400m forcing RADHA to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Eased,wd cvr rear,wdst top,bt slows

AUDACITY - raced three wide with cover from the 900m and four wide from the 700m.

3bk otr,angld tn,tried hard mid

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 700,offerd little

BUILT FOR GLORY - paced roughly when awkwardly placed close to the sulky of AUDACITY rounding the first bend. Held up final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver N Burton advised the gelding had got too far back in the running from an inside second row draw and the race had not been run to suit.

5th inr,4-bk 2100,bttld away,no gap

NEXT LEVEL - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Slow,12th,7bk otr,imprvd out wd

Trld the trip,held up,off tn,fair

3wd,eased,8-7bk inr,held up,good

NEXT LEVEL - raced wide early before being checked near the 2100m. Continued to race wide until being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1400m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Held up leaving the final bend.

3wd,prkd 1500,askd tn,dug in well

NEXT LEVEL - raced wide early.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,5wd tn,smart

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr,blkd,steady wd

NEXT LEVEL - over-raced when placed in restricted room shortly after the start when simultaneously shifting ground with an inside runner, hampering the trailing BAR LOUIE.