Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

Cut breeze thru'out,outkicked 200m

4th,to 1x1 500,up,kept coming wd

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - tangled away. Junior driver N Burton (assisted by T Williams) was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Ld out,3-bk 2100,off,blkd,tidy mid

Up,led,3bk 1800,waited,steady inr

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,off,never clear

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Cut breeze the majority,effort told

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - weakened in the run home.

Made ld,dictated terms,swallowed up

Brk,trld,3-bk 1700,stout along inr

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - began awkwardly.

Prkd,3-bk inr,4-bk,3-bk,blkd,fin on

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - held up rounding the final bend. Shifted outwards passing the 100m briefly placing an outside runner in restricted room before hanging outwards over the concluding stages. Junior driver N Burton, assisted by driver J Cox, was shown the replay of this incident and issued with a warning for improving into a run where insufficient room existed. Miss Burton was also questioned regarding her lack of vigour over the concluding stages. After considering her explanation, viewing the replays and hearing from Mr Cox, Miss Burton was issued with a warning to ensure she drives her runner out to the end of the race where circumstances permit. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful of Miss Burton's lack of race day experience and that the horse was hanging outwards causing her some difficulty.

Soon prkd,no cvr,askd 400,wiltd

STUBING - paced roughly near the 100m having to be steadied by driver J Dunn.

Trld,3-bk 1550,whacked away in gap

Trainer T Yesberg advised Stewards on 10 March STUBING has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing.

Soon trld,waitd,thru,tried hard inr

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd 400,sound wdst

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

STUBING - held up final bend.

3bk otr,angld tn,strong bid mid

3bk otr,4bk 1000,wd cvr tn,smart

STUBING - trainer T Yesberg was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with a cornell collar. Broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly late in the run home.

Up,prkd,ld 1800,under siege tn,fdd

STUBING - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. Driver J Dunn was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for allowing his runner to strike a track marker on the final bend.

Gate spd,ld,trld,white flag by 650

RAPID RESPONSE - weakened from the 700m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel advised the gelding had hung on several occasions during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

Soon ld,set terms,askd,kept kicking

RAPID RESPONSE - driver T Chmiel 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 Mr Chmiel advised the gelding had been racing from bad draws in recent starts and after drawing favourably tonight he had been able to lead and ease the tempo of the race through the middle stages which had suited the horse.

Eased,rear,6-bk inr,off,steady mid

RAPID RESPONSE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear,7-bk otr,plggd away mid

RAPID RESPONSE - out of position at the start. Driver T Chmiel was issued a warning.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1700,plggd away gap

Eased,3bk otr,askd tn,no threat

RAPID RESPONSE - over-raced early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised the gelding had failed to settle throughout and may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Wd,into ld 2100,dictated,run down

RAPID RESPONSE - lay inwards leaving the final bend.

Soon ld,dictated terms,held bravely

Trld,3-bk 1500,unable to quicken up

Thru prkd,into ld 1650,chopped down

Prkd,cvr 2350,flat top,no final zip

DANCE MONKEY - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Trld,3-bk 2000,thru,lacked a punch

DANCE MONKEY - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a wound on the off-hind leg which was treated and mild lameness. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

7th otr,4-bk 1000,failed to fire up

Soon trld,off 350,unwound best mid

Cght 3wd,easd bk 900,bt slow 1

DANCE MONKEY - raced wide early and was restrained to race back in the field near the 1000m.

3bk otr,held up tn,imprvd thru mid

Ld-3bk inr,held up tn-150,handy

Ld,trld,3bk 1400,off 400,fair mid

Trainer B Weaver advised Stewards on 11 December that DANCE MONKEY has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing.

Prkd,1x1 1300,askd tn,felt pinch

Eased,4bk inr,white flag from 500

DANCE MONKEY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Orange. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Orange advised the horse had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and signs of muscle tie up. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

6th otr,1x1 1600,green,never ran on

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - raced greenly early and middle stages.

Last,detached by 400

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Continued to hang outwards for a distance. Weakened from the 800m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the filly to be showing signs of muscle tie-up.

Deep pegs,made no impression

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - lay out rounding the first bend.

5-6th,4bk inr,rank 500,wilted bk

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Lay outwards at various stages. Weakened final bend.

5bk otr,3wd,rough,postd,parkd,huge

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - raced 3 wide without cover from the 1300m until reaching the parked position near the 600m.

Eased,4-5bk inr,green,no threat

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - weakened final bend.

Rough,green,detachd,brk,distant

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - hung inwards shortly after the start and lost contact with the field despite the efforts of driver M Williamson losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

7th otr,3-bk,wd,prkd 1100,outkicked

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr top,beat slws

5bk otr,6bk 800,5bk inr tn,steady

IDEAL CHEVRON - held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home.

Bk otr,3w,parkd,brk 700,out

IDEAL CHEVRON - broke briefly passing the 700m checking and hampering trailing runners losing ground. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming. Paced roughly final bend when weakening.

Eased,wd rear 1400,ld 1050,run down

IDEAL CHEVRON - lay outwards throughout the run home and significantly over the final 50m briefly crowding an outside runner having to be straightened by driver J Cox.

Rear otr,3wd,ld 850,brk,2nd wind

IDEAL CHEVRON - broke near the 550m hampering trailing runners losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Shifted outwards near the 100m and then lay outwards despite the efforts of driver J Cox forcing FORD RULE wider which locked wheels with MELANDO CHIEF. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Eased,7bk otr,3wd cvr,useful wd

IDEAL CHEVRON - slow early stages.

4-5bk otr,3-4wd 600,no closer wd

5th otr,1x1,wd 400,couldn't quicken

3bk inr,4bk 800,off,1x1,3wd cvr,gd

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

Nice trip otr,wd 400,strong,denied

Brk,5th,prkd 1700,ld 250,reeled in

APATCHOFGOLD - broke at the start and shifted up the track briefly hampering an outside runner.

Nice trip otr,peeled,bttld away gap

APATCHOFGOLD - over-raced early stages.

4th inr,3-bk 2300,fght solidly mrks

APATCHOFGOLD - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin reported he did not activate gear as a consequence.

Lobbed trail,off 800,never sparked

APATCHOFGOLD - weakened early in the run home.

1x1,3-bk,wd cvr,ld bell,did it easy

9th otr,5-bk 1600,wd cvr,4w,fght on

APATCHOFGOLD - over-raced early stages. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

Brk,4-bk mrks,off,ran on nicely mid

APATCHOFGOLD - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,no pick-up

THE CONQUEROR - weakened final bend.

6th inr,6-bk,5-bk 1500,never ran on

THE CONQUEROR - weakened rounding the final bend.

Trld,3bk inr 1550,waitd,1-paced inr

Trail,3bk,hld up trn,fair after

THE CONQUEROR - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Lobd 1x1,1x2 bell,ran on solidly

Ld,3bk inr,4bk 1500,off,honest wdst

THE CONQUEROR - trainer T Harkness advised Stewards the horse has been treated for a hoof abscess and had its hocks treated since last racing. Held up final bend.

Ld,trld,3bk 1400,thru,held up,fair

Led easily,set terms,joind,swampd

Slw,rear inr,4-bk,hung,never ran on

TIMES LIKE THESE - driver S Ottley reported the gelding had hung inwards at various stages throughout and she would be recommending gear changes.

12th,rear pegs bell,off,bt slws mid

9th inr,4-bk,flat 8th 400,no pickup

TIMES LIKE THESE - lay inwards near the 800m striking a track marker.

Brk early,10th otr,wd,ld 1500,slick

TIMES LIKE THESE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk,rear,6-bk inr,4-bk tn,flew mrks

TIMES LIKE THESE - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

Eased,detachd,9th,losing touch 500

TIMES LIKE THESE - weakened final bend.

Brk,9th,4bk otr,rough,detached

TIMES LIKE THESE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

3-4-5bk inr,waitd,imprvd mid

Brk,wd,prkd 1350,fght on,outkicked

NASANA - trainer G Payne was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky. Fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early.

Bk otr,last turn,only batld

NASANA - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to take cover.

Gt spd,parkd,flat trn,batld on

4th,to prkd 900,loomd,fght,peakd

8th otr,4-bk,wd 750,loomed,game bid

Wd,4bk otr,3wd 700,brief look,good

NASANA - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 900m.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,fadd away

Soon ld,no peace,mastered 150m,fght

Wd cvr,up prkd 1500,outfinished

NASANA - raced wide early.

Trld-4bk inr,battling tn,weakened

GEM N EM - weakened final bend.

Soon prkd,1x1 950,off,honest wd

GEM N EM - paced roughly for a distance passing the 400m.

Brk,3bk inr,waitd,held up,sound

GEM N EM - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

Prkd,3bk otr 1600,askd tn,battld

AVENGER - held up by a weakening runner passing the 600m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver R May defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 125m checking GEM N EM (C Dalgety). After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $300.

Chkd,10th otr,rear 600,never a hope

GEM N EM - checked by an outside runner at the start. Weakened early in the run home.

Made ld,trld 1400,thru,outfinished

Quicky to ld,dictated,kicked,lasted

Wd,8th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,closed hard

RAZORS EDGE - over-raced and shifted outwards near the 2150m and locked wheels with GEM N EM. Locked wheels with THE HIGHLANDER which lay inwards near the 650m.

Brk,wd rear,prkd bell,stuck gamely

GEM N EM - broke at the start losing ground.

Lead bid,held ld,askd,did best str

GEM N EM - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the mare had appreciated a return to all weather track racing and had begun quickly to lead and dictate terms throughout.

Brk,8th otr,rear top,bt stragglers

STORMY VISTA - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

4th inr,3-bk 2200,thru,stout on inr

Eased,4bk otr,4bk inr,waitd,sound

Lost early ld duel,left prkd,outfin

STORMY VISTA - unsuccessfully challenged for the lead through the early stages.

1x1,prkd 1900,dug in tn,fght,faded

1x1,5-bk bell,held up,solid on mrks

Wide,soon 1x1,only battled

STORMY VISTA - raced wide early.

Eased,rear inr,off,held up,tidy inr

1x1,prkd 1600-tn,fght gamely str

Rear otr,5-bk inr 500,bt slows pegs

11th otr,6-bk,gapped,never a hope

MAGICAL MAX - weakened final bend.

8th,3bk otr,angld,warmd up wd

7th otr,1x1 1750,off top,breezed by

Brk start,rear otr,4-bk,no pick-up

MAGICAL MAX - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

6th otr,1x1,prkd 900,ld top,run dwn

8th,4bk otr 1400,battld away mid

Up,ld 2400,askd tn,swampd 150

4-3bk otr,angld wdr tn,handy mid

Up,ld 2200,trld 1100,held up,sound

MAGICAL MAX - fractious prior to the start. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.