Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

1x1,4bk otr 1100,flat tn,no threat

5bk otr,3wd 500,no closer wd

TOPAZ - raced wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the mare had been unable to make ground due to the fast closing sectionals of the race.

Eased,3bk otr,off tn,short bid mid

Trld,3bk inr,4bk,weaved,smart inr

TOPAZ - trainer J McDermott was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified removable deafeners which were affixed prior to the start. Held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home.

Soon 3bk otr,angld,useful in mid-wd

Eased,5 & 6-bk inr,off,useful late

TOPAZ - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Found 1x1,loomd,off 250,sound

5-4-3bk otr,wd cvr tn,kept coming

TOPAZ - lay inwards on several occasions in the run home.

10th otr,rear 650,imp mid,made grnd

TOPAZ - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Brk scoreup,detachd,pulld up 1100

TOPAZ - broke in the score up losing considerable ground and was retired from the race near the 1100m. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the mare had raced lethargically. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Wd,4-bk otr,wd 550,5w,whacked away

ANYTIME AT ALL - trainer B Ward was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to present his stable runners onto the track.

Untested ld,set terms,mastered late

ANYTIME AT ALL - trainer B Ward admitted a breach of Programming Conditions Regulation 15 in that he was late to present his two stable runners on course. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $100.

Soft trip mrks,thru,ld 100,crunched

Wd,9th otr,wd 1150,prkd,outfin,chkd

KOWHAI NUGGET - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Shifted outwards near the 100m checking an outside runner. Junior driver C Hackett (assisted by R Close) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when shifting ground when insufficiently clear of ANYTIME AT ALL which was checked. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Hackett's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 April up to and including 22 April 2025 (3 days).

Trld,4-bk 1400,off,blkd,late on inr

ANYTIME AT ALL - held up early in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,bold

Prkd,cvr,shffld,held up,tidy in mid

ANYTIME AT ALL - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

10th otr,wd cvr 1000,wdr,bttld away

ANYTIME AT ALL - over-raced early stages. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

9th otr,4-bk,angled wd tn,stout fin

8th otr,wd cvr 1100,posted,no extra

ANYTIME AT ALL - raced wide without cover from the 800m.

Prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,keen,wd 400,fght

SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced early when being restrained to obtain cover. Continued to over-race through the middle stages.

Gate spd,ld 1700,askd,kickd,held on

Trld,3-bk 2150,off top,stout effort

Prkd,1x1,lead bid,fght hard,bestd

SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced early stages.

Wd,prkd,4-bk 950,wdst tn,bttld away

SPIRITUAL BLISS - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Again raced wide from the 800m.

6th otr,1x1,4-bk,wd cvr,wdr,kept on

Trld-4bk inr,off 650,3wd cvr,sound

SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced middle stages. Hung outwards and over-raced near the 600m making contact with the sulky wheel of HA'PENNY despite the efforts of driver J Morrison. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Up,prkd,3bk otr 700,clr tn,sound

SPIRITUAL BLISS - briefly locked wheels with KING ARTHUR near the 100m.

Soon prkd,no cvr,felt pinch by tn

SPIRITUAL BLISS - weakened final bend.

Led,trld 1500,thru tn,short bid inr

3-4bk inr,held up tn-150,sound inr

MY TEN GUITARS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

5th otr,1x1,prkd 1050,outfinished

3wd,prkd-3bk otr,urgd tn,wilted

MY TEN GUITARS - raced wide early and middle stages.

Eased,9th inr,4-bk,held up,bt slows

MY TEN GUITARS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.

12th otr,held up top,plggd away gap

MY TEN GUITARS - held up early in the run home. Locked wheels with MIKRA WAVE when held up late in the run home.

5th,1x1-3bk otr,off,sound,tight 100

7th otr,pshd 5-bk inr,off,fair wdst

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - raced wide early and middle stages. Driver C Wigg admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) and the Shifting Ground Regulations in that she drove carelessly near the 1350m when attempting to shift MY TEN GUITARS down the track when not having sufficient advantage to do so resulting in that runner being checked and breaking briefly as a consequence. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.

4bk otr,3bk 400 & off,unwound wd

MY TEN GUITARS - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer G Dunn advised the race had been run to suit and the mare had appreciated a drop in grade from recent starts.

13th otr,wd cvr bell,prkd,drppd out

Lost ld dig,trld 1550,thru,bold fin

BUDDY REIGN - unsuccessfully challenged for the lead through the early stages.

6th,1x1,prkd 1650,cvr 750,wd,gritty

BUDDY REIGN - driver T Williams advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer K Musso advised the gelding had improved with recent racing and had been working well in the lead up to today's race and had received an economical run in a small field.

Eased,11th otr,6-bk,beat stragglers

Wd,made ld 1700,set terms,hdd,stuck

Gate spd,led,set terms,fght,cght

Fired to ld,trld 2000,couldn't fire

8th otr,1x1,wd 800,prkd,cvr,steady

Won early ld battle,trld bell,stout

BUDDY REIGN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer K Musso advised the gelding had been racing from wide barrier draws and was able to capitalise from an inside barrier today and had received an economical run in a handy position.

11th otr,5-bk,off,lacked zip wd out

9th otr,4-bk,wd top,bt stragglers

Wd,9th otr,4-bk bell,failed to fire

THE MANDALORIAN - raced wide early.

Wd,eased,rear,5-bk inr,not a hope

Thru inr,3bk inr,waited,1-paced inr

THE MANDALORIAN - trainer B Weaver was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Held up early in the run home.

Wd,3-bk otr 2200,4-bk,wd cvr,no fin

THE MANDALORIAN - raced wide early.

Ld,3-bk 1400,1x1 1400,wd,up shadows

THE MANDALORIAN - driver R Holmes was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

6th,to 3bk inr 800,steady inr

7th otr,3-bk,wd top,bttld away gap

Ld out,trld 1350,thru,stout effort

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

THE MANDALORIAN - hampered rounding the final bend.

Prkd,3bk inr 1300,off 300,sound

ROCKINGOOD - lay inwards near the 50m placing THE MANDALORIAN in restricted room. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until driver R Holmes (THE MANDALORIAN) placed 4th, had reviewed the replays of the run home and confirmed his chances of finishing ahead of ROCKINGOOD had not been affected. Driver R May advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to ROCKINGOOD racing next.

4bk otr,5bk 800,3-4wd cvr tn,sound

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd,cvr,wd 400,steady

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hung inwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with FOVEAUX GAMBLER despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1400m. After questioning drivers B Wilmott (GOORAMBAT ART), D Roberts (MOTOR MOUTH), A Edge (OFF THE EDGE) and reviewing the replays, it was established MOTOR MOUTH had shifted wider before GOORAMBAT ART reached its sulky wheel. It was also confirmed OFF THE EDGE moved outwards behind MOTOR MOUTH while racing to the inside of GOORAMBAT ART without forcing that runner wider. After considering the drivers' explanations, Stewards concluded no breach of the Push Out Rule had occurred and took no further action.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,chased boldly

Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 19 April MOTOR MOUTH has been treated for stomach ulcers since last racing.

Gate spd,ld,trld,off 250,steady mid

7th otr,3-bk,4-bk,rear top,no spark

Gate spd,trld,struggling from 500

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened leaving the final bend.

3bk otr-1x1,3bk 800,held up mid-inr

1x1-3bk otr,up 3wd tn,solid mid

Gate spd,led,set terms,held best

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 900,3bk tn,pluggd

4-5bk inr,off 450,held up tn,no gap

STAR MAGIC - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room rounding the final bend and in the run home.

Eased,3wd cvr,prkd 700,askd,hdd 150

STAR MAGIC - raced wide early and middle stages.

Wd,eased,wd rear,ld 1050,reeled in

STAR MAGIC - raced wide early.

3-4bk inr,1x1 1500,off,smart,hdd 50

STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available.

9th otr,wd,prkd 1650,couldn't stick

STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith was warned for presenting the gelding without the notified anti-choke device. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G Smith. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

Eased,5bk otr,6bk inr,battld on inr

Eased,rear otr,5-bk,wd 600,bt slows

STAR MAGIC - improved wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver H Sail advised the race had not been run to suit after drawing wide and having to go back after the start and considering this he was not disappointed.

7th otr,3-bk,angled wd tn,too sharp

10th otr,imp inr,off,blkd,belatd wd

Wd cvr,pressed to ld 900,reeled in

STAR MAGIC - raced wide early.

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

Detachd & brk start,didn't tack on

IDEAL CHEVRON - trainer P Anderson was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified cornell collar. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Weakened from the 500m.