Methven Trotting Club Inc

Deep pegs,thru mid,no rm,forgv

DRAGON POWER - lay outwards rounding the final bend and when shifting ground near the 350m contacted the sulky wheel of RAKERO LIGHTNING. Driver H Douglas, who declined the assistance of a senior, was issued with a warning for the manner in which he drove at this stage of the race. When assessing this Stewards took into account there were no consequential effects. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the run home. Driver H Douglas advised he would be recommending gear changes.

Last,angld turn,handy widest

Soon 1x1,kept running on

Bk otr,launchd wide 500,big run

DRAGON POWER - raced four wide from the 600m.

Soon 3pegs,no room strgt

DRAGON POWER - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver H Douglas reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Mid-bk otr,angld trn,nice fin wide

Soon parkd,led bell,fght ok

Bk otr,drag up 500,dashd wide

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fght well

DRAGON POWER - when questioned regarding the perceived improved performance trainer J Douglas advised the gelding had benefitted from the addition of blinds and he was not surprised by the run given the way DRAGON POWER had been working in the lead up.

Wd,made ld 1600,joined 600,run dwn

SAMVASA - raced wide entering the first bend. Driver J Curtin advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

4bk inr,off rear 600,out,solid mid

Trld,3-bk 1100,off 500,bold late wd

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages. Driver C DeFilippi 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 suspended Mr DeFilippi's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 3 November up to and including 7 November 2025 (2 days).

Sped to ld,trld 100,thru,fght well

SAMVASA - trainer B Hutton was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified anti choke device. Over-raced middle stages. Driver C DeFilippi was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3-4bk inr,held up 400-tn,bt slows

SAMVASA - over-raced early stages.

Trld-3bk inr,asked tn,battld away

Left prkd,cvr 1000,3-bk,blkd,ran on

SAMVASA - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver J Curtin was issued a warning for striking the sulky wheel of TOSANA near the 300m.

Trld,3-bk 2000,off,blkd,strong late

SAMVASA - paced roughly rounding the final bend. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

7bk otr,rear inr tn,battled rear

4th,4bk inr,prkd 1200,gone by 400

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. Driver C DeFilippi advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Wd cvr mid,up prkd,cvr 900,no extra

EVIDENTLY - raced wide early and middle stages.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1400,cvr,no pick-up

EVIDENTLY - shifted inwards shortly after the start placing BEACHBREAK in restricted room. Driver J Curtin was issued a warning. Raced wide early.

Chkd,3 & 4-bk mrks,off,plggd away

EVIDENTLY - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

4th,3-bk otr 2100,ran on nicely mid

EVIDENTLY - driver J Curtin advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

1x1-4bk otr,3wd 650,urgd tn,battld

Wd,eased,10th otr,blkd,late on mrks

EVIDENTLY - raced wide early.

4th,prkd 200,cvr 1600,off,too sharp

Prkd,ld,trld 1400,thru,strong claim

Wd,12th otr,imp mid 600,blkd,ran on

TO RI RUBY - raced wide early. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 900m. Again hampered when EMMA SWAN shifted outwards rounding the final bend.

Nice sit otr,2nd top,chased stoutly

3bk otr-1x1,3wd 600,4th tn,honest

6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr rear,wdst,stern

6th,3bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up wd

Lost ld dig,3-bk inr 1650,off,stout

Wd,lost ld dig,cvr 1000,flattie,fdd

EMMA SWAN - raced wide early. Driver S Ottley advised a sulky tyre deflated during the running.

Gate spd,prkd,ld-3bk,fading tn

Soon 3bk inr,off 350,powerful mid

4w,wd cvr,prkd,ld 1400,kickd,cut bk

DOVER TERRACE - trainer B Munro was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Raced wide early.

Sped to ld,dictated,hdd 150,rallied

Brk dispatch,rear otr,bt slws (dq)

DOVER TERRACE - broke at the start and shifted outwards checking outside and trailing runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Stewards lodged a protest against 6th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays driver J van Rijn did not contest the protest and DOVER TERRACE was disqualified by Stewards.

Prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,3 & 4w 400,slick

DOVER TERRACE - driver B Munro was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture. When questioned regarding the improved performance, caretaker trainer B Munro advised Stewards that the gelding had benefitted from a different feeding and training regime since joining his stable as per the horse movement notification. Mr Munro added that the change of environment combined with being able to train alongside other horses had contributed to an improvement in the horse's condition and competitiveness.

3-4bk inr,detached tn,weakened

DOVER TERRACE - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.

6th inr,shffld,rear otr,tidy fin wd

DOVER TERRACE - held up early in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 1700,thru,fght on well

5th inr,5-bk 1400,off,no final kick

DOVER TERRACE - broke and shifted inwards in the score up hampering a trailing runner and after settling was incorrectly positioned behind IMPERIAL LAZ at the start. Stewards spoke to Junior driver R Harrison, who declined assistance from a Senior driver, regarding this with Miss Harrison advising that she was having difficulty steering her runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Notwithstanding this Miss Harrison was reminded of her obligations to make a better effort to be in her correct position at the start. Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1600m.

5th,6-bk inr,off top,no final punch

Chkd,left prkd majority,btn 450m

TALLANDFAST - checked by a breaking runner at the start. Weakened final bend.

Chkd,into 1x1 1700,peeled,too slick

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

Ld out,trld 1500,thru,stout on mrks

Eased,rear otr,4-bk,bt tired ones

TALLANDFAST - raced wide early.

11th otr,5-bk 1300,8th top,late mid

TALLANDFAST - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Wd,eased,rear inr,off,tidy fin wdst

A false start was declared when TALLANDFAST scored up in the incorrect position. Junior driver M Holbrough (assisted by S Tomlinson) defended a breach of Rule 858(1)(a) and (d) alleging she scored up in the incorrect position inside BLACKJACK (S Ottley) resulting in a false start being declared and a delay to the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $300.

Soon 4bk inr,held up 350,honest inr

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

Wd,3-bk otr 1450,plggd away in gap

Wd,eased,5-bk inr,off,held up,plggd

SOFIA ROSE - raced wide early.

Wd,3bk otr,held up tn,steady inr

SOFIA ROSE - trainer K Fairbairn was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified pacifier. Raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

5-6bk otr,wd rear tn,pluggd wd

Brk,rear otr,off,failed to spark wd

SOFIA ROSE - broke at the start losing ground.

8th inr,off,wd 250,unable to run on

7th,3bk otr-prkd 1100,up 400,wiltd

Ld out,trld 2100,thru,ld,too strong

Led,trld 1500,held up,led,nabbd

SOFIA ROSE - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for contacting the sulky wheel of JAZZYS UPSTART rounding the final bend.

10th inr,4-bk bell,held up,bt slows

Chkd,rear inr,never made an impact

FOLIEJON STAR - checked by a breaking runner at the start. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1100m.

4th inr,4-bk 1400,off,blkd,late dig

FOLIEJON STAR - shifted outwards leaving the final bend crowding YALDHURST FOLLY. Driver M Holbrough was issued a warning. Held up early in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk,waited,off 200,ran clr

FOLIEJON STAR - fractious prior to the start. Held up early in the run home.

Ld out,3-bk 1900,whacked away mrks

4th inr,3-bk 2000,thru,strong mrks

3 & 4-bk mrks,thru 350,bold on pegs

Wd,prkd,cvr 1400,held up,ran on wd

LORTON VALE - raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home. Driver W House advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Eased,wd cvr rear 750,4w,ld,too big

LORTON VALE - over-raced when being restrained to the rear of the field in the early stages.

Eased,6bk otr,3wd cvr tn,steady wd

LORTON VALE - raced wide final bend.

1x1,3-bk 1600,wd cvr top,strong fin

6th otr,1x1 1700,trld 800,solid fin

Wd cvr,prkd,cvr 1300,off,strong bid

LORTON VALE - raced wide early.

Eased,rear,1x1,prkd,cvr,never clear

LORTON VALE - pulled hard in the score up. Raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Won early ld dig,trld 1300,bold inr

LORTON VALE - Trainer M House was warned for the late notification of the removal of blinds. Broke briefly in the score up but was in position at the start. Driver H Orange was warned for contacting a track marker near the 1650m.

Wd,up prkd,into ld bell,beaten 500m

LORTON VALE - commenced to weaken near the 500m. When questioned Driver H Orange advised that the gelding had raced keenly during the middle stages so he elected to roll forward to the lead near the 950m and this had probably taken its toll. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormality.

Eased,5bk otr,wd rear tn,sound wd

TROUBLESHOOTER - trainer M Heenan was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race with sliding blinds which had not been notified.

Nice trip otr,wd 450,ld,too strong

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,no pick-up inr

Thru,3bk inr,off tn,held up,tidy

TROUBLESHOOTER - hung inwards rounding the final bend. Held up early in the run home.

Made ld,trld 1500,strong claim mrks

8th otr,4-bk,wdst top,closed boldly

TROUBLESHOOTER - lay inwards early in the run home having to be straightened.

5th,prkd,brk 900,1x1,good,relegatd

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke near the 900m checking trailing runners. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded to TROUBLESHOOTER (R May) under Rule 869A(2) alleging interference to (TOKYO ROSE) (S Ottley) placed 5th, near the 900m. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and TROUBLESHOOTER was relegated to 5th placing. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Trail,3-4pegs,batld wn clear innr

TROUBLESHOOTER - held up early in the run home.

Brk,10th inr,off,wdst top,no pickup

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

5th otr,wd,prkd 900,chall,fght best

Soon 3bk inr,waitd,honest,tight

ZEUS - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after falling to the track in the preliminary and was cleared to start.