Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

Eased,8th otr,wdst rear top,bt slws

CARRERA BRAVO - when questioned regarding the performance, driver S O'Reilly advised that the gelding had been unsuited by the slow tempo and was unable to make ground when the pace increased significantly over the final 400 metres. Miss O'Reilly was further questioned as to why she had not elected to improve through the middle stages, given her assessment that the race was being run at a slow tempo. She explained that her instructions from co-trainer B White had been to restrain from the outside barrier and obtain cover before being presented for a run into the race however, this did not eventuate resulting in the gelding being caught flat-footed over the concluding stages when the pace quickened considerably. Stewards questioned Mr White regarding Miss O'Reilly's explanation. He confirmed that these were the instructions issued but acknowledged that, given the sedate tempo, it would have been beneficial for Miss O'Reilly to improve CARRERA BRAVO during the middle stages. He added that, when drawn toward the outside of the mobile in future, his intention would be to continue to instruct the driver to restrain during the early stages and seek a position with cover. After considering the explanations provided by Miss O'Reilly and Mr White, reviewing the betting information supplied by the Betting Analyst, and taking into account their own observations, Stewards advised Miss O'Reilly that better tactical judgement would be expected in similar circumstances in future.

3rd,3bk inr,flat 450,felt pinch inr

CARRERA BRAVO - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance, co-trainer T White advised he was disappointed with the gelding's effort .Mr White explained that the gelding was having its first race start following a considerable spell from racing and, in his opinion, would derive significant benefit in terms of fitness from tonight's outing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

3pegs,angld out strgt,nice late

CARRERA BRAVO - lay inwards late in the score up placing an inside runner in restricted room. Held up in the early stages of the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,prkd 1300,cght,gritty

Trld,waitd,thru,green,solid,hdd

CARRERA BRAVO - paced roughly in the run home.

Wide,led 2000,fght on solidly

CARRERA BRAVO - raced greenly in the score up and at various stages throughout. Raced three wide without cover until reaching the lead passing the 1400m.

Soon ld,dictated terms,cght 25m out

6th otr,3-bk bell,off,closed boldly

7th otr,3-bk,wd 450,loomed,kept on

Gate spd,ld,hassld,hdd 400,wiltd

BETTER MAN - hung inwards and contacted a track marker exiting the final bend.

Eased,wd cvr rear 400,wdst,late bid

Wd,4-bk inr,off,wd cvr,fght on well

Held ld,dictated,mastered 50m out

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,pounced,stung

Into trail early,flat 400,plggd gap

Brk,7th gap,failed to work into it

CLASSY CLEOPATRA - broke and shifted outwards at the start becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of BETTER MAN losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 450,wdr tn,bold

7th otr,4-bk bell,wdst top,late dig

CAPTAIN KIWI - a spreader on the gelding broke in the run home. Paced roughly over the concluding stages. The spreader was inspected and found to be in previously good condition with trainer R Holmes deemed not to be at fault.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,no kick inr

CAPTAIN KIWI - weakened in the run home.

Up,eased,4bk inr,3bk otr,gone 400

CAPTAIN KIWI - weakened final bend.

6th,3bk otr 900,well bk,steady rear

3-bk otr,wd 450,ran home stoutly

Left prkd the trip,tough bid,denied

3-bk mrks,off,3-bk otr,sound in mid

7th,6-bk inr,prkd bell,cvr 600,wknd

Wd,3-bk otr 1350,wd top,plggd away

MISS WOODVILLE - raced wide early.

Prkd,cvr 1550,off top,ran on nicely

10th otr,5-bk 1100,wd cvr top,plggd

MISS WOODVILLE - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,fght on ok

MISS WOODVILLE - raced wide early.

Soon ld,dictated,tckld 200,stuck on

Wd,5th,1x1,3bk,1x1,off,smart mid

MISS WOODVILLE - raced wide early.

Nice trip otr,off top,ran on boldly

Trld out,3-bk,off top,ran on nicely

Gun run mrks,thru lane,strong bid

Trld,3-bk 1500,thru 250,stout mrks

THE SEAMSTRESS - held up final bend.

Nice trip otr,unable to capitalise

Gun run mrks,unable to stick on

THE SEAMSTRESS - driver M Williamson advised the hopple shorteners failed to activate despite his efforts.

Prkd,ld,trld 1500,lacked dash mrks

THE CAPTAINS LADY - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home. Broke and lost all chance when awkwardly placed behind the tiring THE SEAMSTRESS near the 200m.

8th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,posted,no more

THE SEAMSTRESS - over-raced early stages. Raced wide from the 950m.

Trld out,off to ld 1250,gathered in

11th otr,5-bk bell,beat slws in gap

THE SEAMSTRESS - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole however was in position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Again hung outwards racing into the first bend.

Wd,3-bk otr 1700,wd cvr,fght on wdr

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - raced wide early. Raced three wide with cover from the 800m.

Eased,4-bk inr,held up rear,bt slow

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - lay outwards in the score up. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts. Hung outwards throughout causing driver R May difficulty. Held up final bend. Mr May advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

7th otr,3-bk,4-bk,off,bttld solidly

Blew the score-up,no hope,pulled up

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - required a change of sulky prior to the start. Broke in the score up losing all chance and was retired from the race. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Soft trip mrks,thru,bttld away pegs

3-bk mrks,off 350,plggd away in gap

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - a post-race veterinary examination and endoscopy at the request of connections revealed no abnormalities of significance. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Trld-3bk inr,keen,waitd,no kick

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - attempted to buck and paced roughly in the score up however was in position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised over-racing had taken its toll. Trainer T Yesberg advised the horse hadn't raced for several weeks and he expected would take considerable benefit from the race.

Brk early mid,rear inr,off,no spark

ELLIE ROSE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Weakened in the run home.

Ld out,trld 2000,failed to stick on

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

ELLIE ROSE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Rough,wd rear 1000,posted,wknd out

CHRISTIAN BALE - broke briefly racing into the first bend. Raced three wide from the 1000m.

7th otr,wd 1300,prkd,ld 200,cut dwn

CHRISTIAN BALE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.

Brk,wd rear 900,posted,lacked dash

CHRISTIAN BALE - hung outwards in the score up and broke as the start was effected losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Paced roughly passing the 1000m. Raced three wide without cover from the 850m.

Brk,rear otr,4-bk,wd cvr top,steady

CHRISTIAN BALE - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk start,tailed off,out of action

CHRISTIAN BALE - co-trainers G & N Hope were issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified pacifier. Broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Connections advised they would be restricting the horse to mobile starts in the immediate future.

Brk,detachd,7bk inr,rear otr,battld

CHRISTIAN BALE - broke after 100m hampering trailing runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened early in the run home.

Brk,5-6bk otr,off wdst tn,smart wd

CHRISTIAN BALE - broke shortly after the start checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.