Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

Held ld,dictated,joined top,run dwn

5th pegs,3-bk 1600,off,stout effort

Brk,10th otr,wd,prkd 1000,outkicked

NASANA - broke at the start losing ground.

Prkd,into ld 1800,dictated,run down

Across to trail,3-bk 1200,off,plggd

Wd,ld,trld 1700,3-bk,off,strong mid

NASANA - shifted outwards near the 300m crowding an outside runner. Driver J Morrison was issued a warning to exercise greater care when shifting ground.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,stout pegs

8th otr,5-bk,10th top,no final kick

Ld out,trld,3-bk,trld 1400,fght inr

Trld,off,ld 1500,dictated,too slick

7th,4-5bk otr,to inr tn,game inr

FLYAWAY - paced roughly in the score up. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Became awkwardly placed to the inside of LORTON VALE near the 400m resulting in an inside runner being crowded and striking track markers.

Eased,wd cvr rear 950,posted,no zip

LORTON VALE - raced wide from the 1000m.

3-bk otr,wd 1200,prkd,3-bk,no punch

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

6th otr,1x1,4-bk,off,bttld solidly

Trld out,shffld,beaten 1000m out

TAUMUTU LAD - weakened from the 1000m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

Eased,rear otr,passed straggler gap

3-4bk inr,urgd 3bk tn,1-paced inr

TAUMUTU LAD - hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru lane,powerful

TAUMUTU LAD - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer L Mosely advised that the gelding has been freshened, worked well in the lead up and benefitted from a drop in class tonight.

3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,imprvd

TAUMUTU LAD - held up final bend. Hung outwards near the 300m placing an outside runner in restricted room.

Soon prkd,asked tn,fght,faded 100

TAUMUTU LAD - lay inwards for a distance passing the 1100m.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr top,stout

Brk early,10th otr,wd cvr rear,plgd

DAWN TO DARK - broke racing into the first bend when to the outside of ZARLINI checking trailing runners losing ground. Stewards questioned drivers B Hope (ZARLINI) and S Ottley (DAWN TO DARK) regarding this incident where it was established that both runners had shifted ground simultaneously and jostled for a short distance in an attempt to obtain a position in the running line behind HUGO. After viewing the replays and considering both drivers explanation, Stewards were satisfied no one horse or driver was at fault and accordingly took the matter no further. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

12th otr,6-bk,rear top,bttld closer

DAWN TO DARK - hampered near the 1600m.

Gt spd,led,flat turn,folded

DAWN TO DARK - broke in the initial stages of the score up however was in position at the start. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1200,fading by tn

DAWN TO DARK - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Eased,8bk otr,3wd cvr,honest mid

DAWN TO DARK - raced wide from the 1500m.

6th otr,1x1,prkd,ld 1000,kicked clr

DAWN TO DARK - driver J Cox reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Prkd,into ld 1600,dictated,run down

Followd 1x1,out 500,kept comn

Blew the start badly,out of action

DAWN TO DARK - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

11th otr,wd 1300,prkd,cvr,off,tough

3bk inr,6bk 800,chkd 600,lost drivr

POISON IVY - over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover for a distance passing the 1400m. Continued to over-race placing driver O Thornley in some difficulty and as a result made contact with the back of the sulky of LARISSA BEAUDIENE and broke before falling near the 600m dislodging driver O Thornley checking SHADOW CREEK, HERE COMES MARTY, DOVER TERRACE and JOHN STEWART with driver M Williamson being dislodged from the sulky of JOHN STEWART. POISON IVY escaped driverless before being recaptured and was transported from the track in the Horse Ambulance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a head injury with the mare being treated before being referred to the Canterbury Equine Clinic for further assessment. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before resuming. Driver O Thornley was examined by St John personnel and cleared of injury to fulfill her remaining driving engagement.

5th otr,1x1 1600,off,bold,flat tyre

JOHN STEWART - driver R May reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 200m.

9th pegs,6-bk 800,never a live hope

1x1,prkd 1500,cvr 1000,off,stuck on

JOHN STEWART - lay inwards throughout the run home. Driver R May was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,urgd 400,pluggd inr

5bk otr,3wd,1x1,prkd,ld 100,cght

JOHN STEWART - lay inwards on several occasions throughout the running.

Wd rear,chkd,1x1,off,kept coming

JOHN STEWART - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1450m. Hung inwards late in the run home placing an inside runner in restricted room despite the efforts of driver R May.

Soon 3bk otr,waited,honest wd

Chkd,wd cvr 11th 1250,wdr,bttld on

PERAKI SEELSTER - trainer R Hayter advised Stewards the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing. Checked racing into the first bend losing ground. Briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1300m. Raced wide from the 1250m.

Led,trld 2200,waited,short bid inr

PERAKI SEELSTER - pre-race warmed. Driver B Butt was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for using his whip with his foot removed from the sulky footrest for some distance in the early stages.

Eased,5-4bk inr,held up,fair mid

Left prkd,cvr 1200,unable to run on

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1700,held up,solid

PERAKI SEELSTER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.

1x1,3-bk,wd 1100,prkd,stuck on well

PERAKI SEELSTER - raced wide from the 900m.

Ld out,trld 190,thru,strong claim

7th inr,3-bk bell,off,stout in mid

PERAKI SEELSTER - held up leaving the final bend.

1x1,prkd,1x1 1200,off,1-paced mid

Prkd,into ld 2100,eyed 400,run down

PERAKI SEELSTER - lay outwards in the run home and shifted up the track. Driver K Green was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Sped to ld,set terms,chopped bk 50m

Nice trip otr,peeled,bttld away gap

KOTARE KELSO - lay inwards and paced roughly leaving the final bend.

Ld out,trld 1750,held up,off,steady

KOTARE KELSO - held up final bend.

Up,trld 1600,3bk and fading 600

KOTARE KELSO - weakened from the 600m.

Ld,trld,3bk inr,askd,imprvd inr

KOTARE KELSO - paced roughly near the 350m having to be steadied.

Up,ld,trld 1900,thru,honest,peakd

KOTARE KELSO - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Prkd,cvr 1700,3-bk 950,wd,stout fin

Connections advised Stewards on 17 October that KOTARE KELSO has had its hocks treated since last racing.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,tried hard inr

4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 900,faded

C C ARDEN - raced wide early. Hung inwards and locked wheels with the weakening KOTARE KELSO near the 350m despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel before breaking and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Gate spd,ld,trld,waited,1-paced mid

KOTARE KELSO - raced wide early.

Prkd,ld,trld 1650,thru,strong claim

HUGO - lay inwards through the middle stages.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1250,held up,no dash

HUGO - held up final bend.

Soon 1x1,out turn,loomd,peakd

HUGO - became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of MIGHTY FLYING LOU when being forced wider on the track near the 150m.

Up,ld 1700,trld,3bk,1x1 600,ok

HUGO - struck track markers near the 1500m resulting in the trailing STEPHS BOY also contacting track markers. Driver R Close was issued a warning.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,off tn,sound

7-6th,1x1 1200,off,dug in well

4th,prkd,cvr 1300,prkd,cvr,no extra

Tlrd,3-bk 1650,thru,fght on solidly

OCEAN OF TEARS - held up early in the run home.

7th,4-bk inr 1550,off,no final kick

OCEAN OF TEARS - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the first bend losing ground.

3-4-3bk otr,off tn,1-paced mid

OCEAN OF TEARS - lay outwards throughout the run home.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 450,fght on wdr

Eased,rear otr,1x1,prkd 1000,brk tn

OCEAN OF TEARS - broke final bend losing all chance checking trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Driver J Morrison reported the mare had been striking a knee.

3wd,easd,7bk otr,3wd,4wd,battld

OCEAN OF TEARS - raced wide early. Raced four wide from the 600m.

Brk,7th,3bk otr,3-4wd tn,battld

OCEAN OF TEARS - broke at the start losing ground.

Up,led 1700,kickd,quite comfy

OCEAN OF TEARS - driver J Morrison advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Wd,easd,7bk inr-otr,no kick inr

CAPTAIN COMMODORE - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Bk otr,3w,postd bell,fading trn

CAPTAIN COMMODORE - raced wide with cover from the 1400m and then without cover from the 1100m. Weakened final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the right hind leg. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

1x1,prkd 1750-tn,askd,fght,tired

Wide,parkd,led bell,trail,solid bid

CAPTAIN COMMODORE - raced wide early.

Wide,pressd 2 lead,powerd clear

CAPTAIN COMMODORE - raced greenly when leading for a short distance near the 1400m.

Prkd,lead bid,prkd,up,too classy

CAPTAIN COMMODORE - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.