Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

Wd,3-bk otr 1400,8th top,plggd away

MAGICAL MAX - raced wide early.

Chkd terminally early,out of action

MAGICAL MAX - checked and broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1550,thru,too slick

Wd,up prkd 1600,flat top,plggd away

MAGICAL MAX - raced wide early.

1x1,shffld,wd cvr,stout effort wdsr

Speared to ld,trld 1900,slick mrks

Rough,8th inr,off,wd 400,plggd away

MAGICAL MAX - out of position at the start. Driver S Tomlinson was issued a warning. Paced roughly for several strides near the 1600m after a slight easing of the pace.

Prkd,cvr 1650,3-bk,4-bk,wd 500,bold

MAGICAL MAX - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear inr,off,bttld solidly wd

3bk inr,waited tn,1-paced inr

Fired to ld,trld 1200,thru,bttld on

CALORIEFREE - paced roughly entering the first bend. Lay inwards rounding the final bend striking a track marker.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1500,never in doubt

8th otr,5-bk,wd 600,belated fin mid

CALORIEFREE - forced to race wide near the 600m.

1x1,3-bk 1250,wd 650,bttld away gap

Sped to ld,dictated,hdd tn,stuck on

CALORIEFREE - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,up prkd 1450,stuck on bravely

CALORIEFREE - hung outwards final bend and shifted up the track.

4th inr,1x1 1300,wd 450,breezed by

Prkd,pshd to ld 1600,gathered in

Wd,up prkd 1550,jostled 400,outfin

CALORIEFREE - raced wide early and middle stages.

Trld-4bk inr,detachd 700,no threat

LOVEYOURMOTHER - weakened final bend.

Cght wd,brk 1600,tailed off after

LOVEYOURMOTHER - raced wide early. Broke near the 1600m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wd,prkd,4-bk inr,off 400,strong fin

HE'S TOUGH - paced roughly passing the 1300m after becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of LOVEYOURMOTHER which was racing in the two wide line on its outside. After questioning drivers M Maynard (HE'S TOUGH) and A Edge (LOVEYOURMOTHER) and viewing the films, it was established that the field ahead of these runners had shifted outwards simultaneously to the pace easing and that Mr Edge had maintained his line during this incident until shifting in marginally due to the pace easing. Stewards took the matter no further other than to remind Mr Edge of his obligations to ensure inside runners are not placed in restricted room in similar circumstances.

Bk otr,peeld solo 750,game bid

LOVEYOURMOTHER - raced wide without cover from the 750m.

Eased,rear inr,3-bk,thru,stout mrks

Eased,5th inr,rear tn,tidy late mid

LOVEYOURMOTHER - out of position at the start. When questioned regarding this driver A Edge advised the mobile gate had shifted up the track just prior to the start leaving a gap between the barrier arm and the marker line and he was reluctant to come up into position in case the horse attempted to start ahead of the gate. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays, Stewards took the matter no further. Lay inwards at various stages during the running.

7th inr,5-bk,off,brk/fell rear 800m

ARCHIE - raced wide early. Checked when sulky contacted by LOVEYOURMOTHER which was attempting to shift outwards near the 750m with driver W Frost being unbalanced in the sulky losing ground.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1550,wd 450,chal,too gd

Wd,eased,rear otr,wdst,lacked dash

LOVEYOURMOTHER - raced wide early. Had to be steadied when there was an easing of the pace near the 900m.

Eased,wd cvr rear bell,prkd,too big

Up,led 1700,kickd tn,quite comfy

3bk inr,off,up,ld 1500,fght,run dwn

Gate spd,ld 1750,thumped them

Trld out,5-bk 1400,flat tn,brk 200m

ELTON J - over-raced middle stages. Broke passing the 200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver S Thornley reported the gelding may have choked down.

Gt spd,led,charged away strgt

9th,5bk otr,detachd,bt stragglrs

Last,always at rear,fair fin

6-7bk otr,thru mid rear 400,imprvd

THE BETTOR MAJOR - over-raced early stages.

8th,8-bk inr,off,wdst top,sound fin

THE BETTOR MAJOR - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1500m when THE BETTOR MAJOR raced wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that THE COALMAN had shifted wider prior to THE BETTOR MAJOR reaching its sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.

Blew the score-up,never a live hope

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Bk otr,thru mid trn,no room late

THE BETTOR MAJOR - raced wide early. Over-raced through the middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight.

4-5bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

THE BETTOR MAJOR - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

Rear inr,off,3-bk otr,4th top,stout

THE BETTOR MAJOR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

8th otr,wd 950,chall 700,ld,too big

THE BETTOR MAJOR - lay inwards near the 700m having to be straightened by driver J Morrison.

4-8bk otr,sent 3-4wd,postd,tired

THE BETTOR MAJOR - lay inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room near the 750m. Shifted inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room momentarily near the 600m. Driver J Morrison will be spoken to regarding the manner in which he drove in the coming days.

Wd,8th otr,1x1 1000,3rd top,kept on

JAZZYS UPSTART - raced wide early.

Soft trip mrks off top,breezed past

4 & 5-bk mrks,off,held up,sound mid

JAZZYS UPSTART - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Eased,rear otr,failed to quicken up

Soon 1x1,1x2 bell,nice bid

3rd inr,4-bk,prkd bell,keen,outfin

JAZZYS UPSTART - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld 1500,joind,fght,hdd 150

SOFIA ROSE - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for contacting the sulky wheel of JAZZYS UPSTART rounding the final bend.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,3wd tn,no kick

JAZZYS UPSTART - raced wide early and middle stages. Raced wide from the 500m. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of the connections revealed no abnormalities.

3wd,up,ld 1400,trld 1100,fair inr

QUINN - raced wide early.

Mid,1x1 bell,out 600,ran on solidly

Trld-4bk inr,off 1x1 700,urgd,tired

QUINN - weakened leaving the final bend.

4bk otr,wd cvr tn,held up,tidy wd

QUINN - over-raced early stages. Held up final bend.

Up,trld 1800,waitd,thru,short bid

QUINN - over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.

Eased,5bk otr,wd rear tn,steady

QUINN - paced roughly rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised she was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

7bk otr,3wd cvr 650,flew wd,nabbd

QUINN - raced wide from the 800m.

Trld,4bk inr 1300,off 400,solid mid

Ld out,4-bk 1600,off,blkd,bttld on

DON JUAN - crowded by an inside runner which shifted outwards near the 300m.

Cght wd,chkd,up prkd 1400,fght hard

DON JUAN - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Driver T Duley was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

5th inr,5-bk,1x1,3-bk,4w top,too gd

DON JUAN - shifted inwards in the run home. Driver T Duley was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1200,held up,fght on well

DON JUAN - held up early in the run home.

4th,1x1 1600,wd 450,bttld away gap

1x1,prkd,5bk inr,off,held up str

DON JUAN - held up early in the run home. Driver T Duley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners as a result. Stewards questioned Miss Duley, assisted by Senior Driver Mr G Smith, regarding her decision to shift inwards at the 900m. Miss Duley explained that the horse is best driven for one run and after losing cover at the 1300m and racing in the open, she considered her best option was to shift inwards in search of cover, consistent with its preferred racing pattern. After considering her explanation and reviewing replays, Stewards accepted her decision at the 900m was not unreasonable and took the matter no further.

Eased,rear otr,1x1,wd 300,fght well

3 & 4bk inr,off,wd cvr,blkd,unlucky

WARLOCH - raced wide early. Shifted outwards in the run home. Driver M House defended a breach of Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations in that he failed to maintain a straight course in the run home resulting in DON JUAN being hampered. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr House the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

Eased,6bk inr,waited tn,imprvd inr

DON JUAN - held up early in the run home. Contacted the sulky wheel of MOTOR MOUTH near the 250m. Junior driver T Duley (assisted by M Purvis) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when allowing her runner to contact the sulky wheel of MOTOR MOUTH near the 250m which punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250. Shifted outwards and locked wheels briefly with MOTOR MOUTH near the 50m. Miss Duley was warned to take greater care when activating gear.

Easd,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,wd tn,ok

DON JUAN - out of position at the start. Driver T Duley was issued a warning.

Trld,3-bk 1300,off,sound thru mid

9th otr,5-bk 1300,off,bttld away wd

Wd cvr,into ld 1550,chopped bk 100m

ACENTO - raced wide early.

Prkd,into ld 1900.dictated,run down

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

Prkd,pshd to ld 1500,tckld top,wknd

5th otr,4-bk,wd 800,loomed,stuck on

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght nicely

Prkd,trld 1350,waitd,steady inr

ACENTO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m.

5th,prkd 1500,fght hard tn,hdd

SWEET RAINE - driver L O'Reilly was issued a warning for half carting for a distance passing the 1700m.

3wd,prkd 1300,askd 2nd tn,fght,fdd

SWEET RAINE - raced wide early.

3-4bk inr,5bk,3bk ,off,few gaps

SWEET RAINE - held up for the majority of the run home.

6bk otr,well bk tn,warmed up wd

3wd cvr,up,prkd 1100,flat tn,wilted

SWEET RAINE - raced wide early and middle stages.

3wd,3bk otr-prkd,ld 1000,kickd best

SWEET RAINE - raced wide early.

Trld-3bk inr,held up,sound up inr

SWEET RAINE - held up rounding the final bend by a weakening runner.

Soon prkd,loomd tn,tried hard mid

Wd,pshd to ld,trld 1500,thru,stout

Prkd,into ld 1500,held rival at bay

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

Wd,prkd,ld 2000,dictated,reeled in

Brk early,tacked on,rear inr,no zip

A BETTER JACKALACK - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Trainer/driver S Thornley advised the horse would be sent for a spell.

9th otr,wd cvr 1100,ld 700,run down

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

Brk hopelessly early,pulled up

A BETTER JACKALACK - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Wd,3-bk otr,wd 500,bttld on solidly

A BETTER JACKALACK - paced roughly in the early stages.

Eased,wd cvr rear,chkd,prkd 950,fdd

A BETTER JACKALACK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Trainer S Thornley advised he would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

13th otr,7-bk 1200,flat top,no dash

FRANCO HUMBIE - lay inwards racing into the first bend placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Chkd,7th otr,5-bk,held up,tidy late

FRANCO HUMBIE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Held up early in the run home.

9th otr,3-bk 1400,wd cvr,bttld away

Chkd,rear otr,wd cvr top,no pick-up

FRANCO HUMBIE - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Brk scoreup,dist 5bk inr 800,battld

FRANCO HUMBIE - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.