Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1200-tn,fght well

3bk otr,3wd,1x1 700,held up,sound

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,late bid wdst

MIRACLE MEMPHIS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver W House. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

Eased,7bk otr,6bk inr,held up,gd wd

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

Eased,11th otr,wd cvr 750,wdr,stern

LORD MUDRICK - broke passing the 150m after being placed in restricted room. Stewards spoke to drivers C Butt (LORD MUDRICK), B Orange (LORTON VALE) and S McNally (HARRY BELAFONTE) regarding this incident where it was established that LORD MUDRICK had been crowded between MIRACLE MEMPHIS which was racing to its outside and had lay inwards simultaneously to LORTON VALE becoming awkwardly positioned to the wheel of HARRY BELAFONTE. After hearing from drivers and viewing the replays, Stewards were unable to apportion sole blame onto any one horse or driver however notwithstanding this, Mr McNally was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course throughout the run home in future.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,strong claim

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr,bttld away

7th otr,4-bk 1300,off,held up,tidy

MIRACLE MEMPHIS - held up early in the run home.

Wd,up prkd 1700,fght well to line

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 450,plggd clsr

5th,3bk otr 1300,3wd 550,loomd,fdd

Eased,rear to trn,passed slows mrks

TROUBLESHOOTER - trainer M Heenan was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified anti choke device.

6-7th,3bk otr,4bk,rear tn & brk

FOX TERROR - hung inwards and raced ungenerously near the 500m momentarily locking wheels with TROUBLESHOOTER. Again locked wheels briefly with TROUBLESHOOTER passing the 400m.

Soon trld,waited tn,short bid inr

Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on solidly

8th otr,5-bk 1200,wdst top,no punch

1x1,prkd,1x1 1200,brk 400,ok wd

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke near the 400m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Driver S Ottley reported the mare had hung inwards causing her difficulty. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

3-5bk inr, buried,brk 350,well back

TROUBLESHOOTER - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards near the 1100m striking track markers. Broke near the 350m when attempting to shift WUHAN wider on the track losing all chance. Stewards questioned drivers S O'Reilly (TROUBLESHOOTER) and K Cameron (WUHAN) regarding this incident where it was established Miss O'Reilly's runner had been over-racing and causing her difficulty. After considering their explanations and viewing the replays, Stewards placed a warning on the racing record of TROUBLESHOOTER.

Eased,9th inr,5bk,held up,sound inr

BELMONT VALOR - paced roughly rounding the first bend. Held up early in the run home.

6th otr,1x1,wd 800,pshd wdr,no more

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,3-bk,wd 400,outfin

BELMONT VALOR - raced wide early. Over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover near the 1400m.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1300,couldn't stick

BELMONT VALOR - raced wide early.

Brk,5bk inr 1600,held up,sound mid

BELMONT VALOR - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Eased,rear inr,5-bk,blkd,off,useful

BELMONT VALOR - hampered by weakening runner passing the 500m. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Cut breeze thru'out,fght best late

Left prkd,trld 500,off,gritty claim

6th otr,1x1 1650,3-bk,held up,plggd

BELMONT VALOR - held up for a distance passing the 600m.

7th otr,wd cvr,prkd 950,btn 400 out

BELMONT VALOR - weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver G Thornley advised the gelding had worked hard in the middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

Eased,10th otr,wd cvr 450,wdr,stout

3bk inr the trip,flat tn,faded inr

GOTTA LATHER UP - weakened final bend.

Up,led,trld 1700,thru,sound up inr

Thru,4bk inr,held up,good in gaps

GOTTA LATHER UP - held up rounding the final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

4bk inr,3bk otr 1300,off,honest

4th,prkd,cvr 1500,3-bk,wd 600,fght

GOTTA LATHER UP - driver R Close advised the gelding had hung inwards in the run home causing him difficulty.

Wd cvr 11th,up prkd 1200,outkicked

GOTTA LATHER UP - raced wide early.

1x1 the trip,brief 3wd 500 & faded

GOTTA LATHER UP - raced greenly on several occasions.

Slw,9th otr,wd cvr rear,6w,over top

GOTTA LATHER UP - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Close. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hung inwards over the concluding stages.

Eased,rear inr,off,held up,solid wd

DREAM BOYZ - held up early in the run home.

8th inr,4-bk,off,couldn't spark up

10th inr,5-bk bell,never emerged

DREAM BOYZ - fractious prior to the start and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 500m.

Soon 4bk inr,waitd/chkd tn,fair

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 400,no pick-up

DREAM BOYZ - held up early in the run home.

4th inr,4-bk 800,failed to stick on

1x1,left prkd 1500,couldn't kick on

Gun run mrks,off,upper hand post

VERA GRACE - lay out under pressure entering the home straight and shifted up the track near the 75m despite the efforts of driver A Poutama, momentarily hampering DREAM BOYZ. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. Mr Poutama advised the filly had hung throughout.

Eased,6th otr,1x1,wd 400,bttld away

Sped to ld,claimed tn,fdd,flat tyre

DREAM BOYZ - weakened leaving the final bend. Driver T Williams reported a sulky tyre deflated during the running.

Wd,prkd 1400,cvr,prkd 950,cvr,blkd

WAVEWATCHER - raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

9th otr,5-bk,wd 11th 425m,tidy late

WAVEWATCHER - hung inwards on the final bend having to be corrected by driver J Cox.

Eased,4-bk inr,held up,whacked away

WAVEWATCHER - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Eased,12th otr,wd cvr,wdr,stout fin

WAVEWATCHER - driver M Williamson was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4th inr,3-bk,trld 3rd top,fght well

Eased,6-bk otr,steady in mid,no gap

WAVEWATCHER - raced wide early. Held up inside the final 100m.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,boxd on

Ld,trld,3-bk 1400,off,ran on in gap

Lost ld dig,trld 2100,thru,bttld on

Wd cvr,prkd,ld 950,gunned down 50m

MONKEE MAJOR - raced wide early. Driver M Holbrough advised Stewards the sliding blinds failed to activate due to the cord breaking.

3rd inr,3-bk,held up,tidy along inr

MONKEE MAJOR - held up final bend.

5th inr,5-bk,prkd 1250,resolute bid

MONKEE MAJOR - driver J Morrison was issued a warning for half carting for a distance through the middle stages.

Wd cvr 9th,3-bk otr,impr inr,ran on

MONKEE MAJOR - raced wide early and middle stages. Hampered near the 950m.

3-bk mrks,held up,off,bttld solidly

Eased,5bk inr,held up 400,battld

MONKEE MAJOR - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

8th otr,held up rear,bttld clsr mid

MONKEE MAJOR - held up early in the run home.

3-bk mrks,waited,ran home nicely

MONKEE MAJOR - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Prkd,1x1 1300,tiring from 500

MONKEE MAJOR - weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner.

Trld-3bk inr,waited tn,no zip inr

MONKEE MAJOR - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,3-5bk inr,off rear,useful wd

Wd,prkd,cvr 950,held up,fght in mid

GIMMESOMELOVIN - held up final bend.

Thru,3-4bk inr,angld,got going wd

1x1,4-bk 1150,wd 750,4th top,outfin

GIMMESOMELOVIN - raced wide from the 700m.

6th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr 600,ran on

Trppd wd,prkd,cvr,4-bk,held up,fair

8th otr,wd cvr rear 1200,posted,fdd

GIMMESOMELOVIN - raced wide from the 1250m.

9th otr,4-bk,wdst top,closed boldly

Eased,4bk otr,stayd bk 500,battld

GIMMESOMELOVIN - weakened early in the run home.

7th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr,chkd,plggd

SANS REPOS - held up early in the run home. Driver R Alfeld defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 200m when not in a position to do so resulting in his runner locking wheels with A BETTER JACKALACK losing ground. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Alfeld, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and suspended Mr Alfeld's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 26 July 2026 (2 days).

Slw,rear inr,4-bk 800,blkd,late mid

A BETTER JACKALACK - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

3wd,prkd 2100,1x1 1000,battld mid

A BETTER JACKALACK - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1750m. Held up early in the run home.

5-4bk otr,off wd rear tn,solid mid

A BETTER JACKALACK - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

6th otr,wd cvr 400,pounced,run down

A BETTER JACKALACK - broke in the score up however was in position on the unruly at the start.

Esed,4-bk inr,plggd away mrks gap

Last,3w solo 900,fading trn

A false start was declared when A BETTER JACKALACK broke in the score up hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the gelding will remain for future mobile starts.

Soon ld,set terms,gathered in late

4-5bk inr,waited tn,dashd along inr

A BETTER JACKALACK - held up final bend.

Eased,rear inr,whacked away mrks

Gate spd,ld,trld 1350,tiring by 400

HARRY BELAFONTE - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver S McNally advised the gelding had worked too hard in the early stages when racing keenly with the addition of blinds. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

9th otr,3-bk,4-bk,wd cvr 600,stout

4th inr,3-bk,off,fght in mid,no gap

HARRY BELAFONTE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver S McNally advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Eased,rear otr,angled,late dig wdst

5th,3-4bk inr,off 500,held up,fair

Eased,wd cvr rear,prkd 950,ld,cght

LORD MUDRICK - broke passing the 150m after being placed in restricted room. Stewards spoke to drivers C Butt (LORD MUDRICK), B Orange (LORTON VALE) and S McNally (HARRY BELAFONTE) regarding this incident where it was established that LORD MUDRICK had been crowded between MIRACLE MEMPHIS which was racing to its outside and had lay inwards simultaneously to LORTON VALE becoming awkwardly positioned to the wheel of HARRY BELAFONTE. After hearing from drivers and viewing the replays, Stewards were unable to apportion sole blame onto any one horse or driver however notwithstanding this, Mr McNally was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course throughout the run home in future.

Eased,5-bk otr,wd cvr 400,bold wdst

10th otr,held up top,angled,late wd

HARRY BELAFONTE - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Blew the score-up,never a factor

HARRY BELAFONTE - broke in the score up losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.