Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

11th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 500,wdr,useful

DIEDRE FRANCO - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

Brk,rear inr,off,4-bk otr,wd tn,brk

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke near the 300m losing ground and again near the 250m losing all chance.

Eased,rear inr,off,wdst tn,bold fin

6th inr,5-bk 1500,off,stout,no gaps

MUSCLYNN - briefly locked sulky stays with DIEDRE FRANCO near the 200m.

6th otr,1x1,wd,prkd,cvr,wd,bold bid

DIEDRE FRANCO - held up early in the run home.

4th,prkd,3-bk inr 1500,brk 200,gone

DIEDRE FRANCO - held up final bend. Broke near the 200m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Slow/brk,5bk otr,brk 800,distant

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 750m losing ground before trotting roughly shortly after.

7th,6-bk inr,prkd 1400,cvr,wd,stout

Broke start,detached

MOA MOJITO - broke at the start losing all chance.

9th inr,off,wd cvr,closed strongly

Wd,made ld 1600,swamped 200m out

MOA MOJITO - raced wide early.

Slw,rear inr,off,wdst top,beat slws

5th inr,4-bk 2200,unable to quicken

MOA MOJITO - fractious prior to the start.

Brk early midfield,tailed off,done

MOA MOJITO - fractious prior to the start and was back from position as the barrier was released with a trailing runner being hampered. Broke after 100m hampering KAHNTDOITALONE losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened from the 600m.

4th inr,off,1x1,3-bk,wd 400,strong

1x1,prkd 1400,1x1 800,off,steady

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - trotted roughly in the score up.

78th,4-bk inr,5-bk,off,wdst,useful

Left prkd the trip,fght tenaciously

Chkd start,tailed off,bt slows mrks

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - checked at the start and broke losing considerable ground.

1x1,3bk otr,3wd 600,honest mid

Brk run-up,8th inr,off,sound in gap

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver J MacDonald advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners in the run home due to the cord becoming entangled. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. Mr MacDonald was shown a replay and reminded of his obligations when attempting to activate gear in the run home with his foot close to the horse's hind leg.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,chal,thwarted

7th,3bk otr,1x1,3bk,askd,honest inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - shifted inwards near the 450m placing AMENDMENT in restricted room with the sulky wheel being contacted. After taking initial evidence from driver B Butt (AMENDMENT), Stewards adjourned the enquiry due to driver O Thornley having left the course.

Brk,left 1st,5-bk 1400,off,late dig

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - reared as the barriers were released losing ground.

Led-4bk inr,5bk 1400,sound inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - tangled away.

Brk badly start,out of commission

WAIHEMO HANNAH - broke at the start hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Brk,4bk otr-1x1,off,imprvd in mid

WAIHEMO HANNAH - slow to begin.

10th otr,5-bk,wd 600,wdr tn,up post

Ld out,trld 1400,chased stoutly gap

5th otr,1x1 1300,wd 450,chal,denied

WAIHEMO HANNAH - hampered by an inside runner in the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,up,prkd 550,ld,held on

WAIHEMO HANNAH - raced wide early. Awkwardly placed between WICKED ANNABELLA and BEVRON near the 1600m and struck the sulky wheel of BEVRON. Driver J MacDonald was issued a warning for the manner he drove at this stage. When assessing this Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.

Slow,13th,7-6bk otr,bt slows mid

3rd inr,3-bk bell,off top,bold late

8th,4bk otr 1600,shuffled,off,good

WAIHEMO HANNAH - held up final bend. Driver R Harrison accidentally dropped a rein for a short distance near the 700m.

Soon 4pegs,nice when clr strgt

Bk otr,angld wide,batld away

Bk otr,angld trn,handy chase

6th inr,4bk 2000,held up,chkd,solid

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - held up early in the run home. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 250m.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1000,flat 600,fdd inr

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - raced wide early.

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,ran on in gap

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

3wd,5-6bk inr,off rear,battled

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

5th,3-bk inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,fght gap

Trld,3-bk 1600,held up,stout on inr

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - held up early in the run home.

5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1800,ld 200,stoic

Brk,5th inr,5-bk bell,off,tidy mid

BRIANNA - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Ld out,trld 1900,thru,ld 150m,stoic

BRIANNA - over-raced racing into the first bend when being restrained to obtain cover.

Off pegs,1x1,4-bk 900,wdst,tidy fin

BRIANNA - shifted outwards at the start checking outside runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3 & 4-bk mrks,keen,off,bttld on wd

BRIANNA - driver D McCormick admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground outwards near the 600m when not clear of DELLA'S FELLA which was checked and broke. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 23 November 2025 (2 days).

5th,brk 2150,8th,6bk inr,paddled

BRIANNA - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.

Left prkd,cvr 800,failed to fire up

BRIANNA - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened from the 600m.

Slow,5-3bk otr,4bk 700,tight,pluggd

BRIANNA - stood on the mark losing ground.

5-4th,4bk inr,off 400,unwound best

BRIANNA - fractious prior to the start and was back from its allocated position. Held up final bend.

Ld out,trld 1550,flat 650,drppd out

BRIANNA - weakened near the 500m hampering trailing runners.

7th otr,1x1,4-bk,wd 850,no pick-up

Mid-bk otr,drag up,only fair

JORDAN ANNE - driver C Williamson admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mrs Williamson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today 10 December up to and including 2 January 2026 (3 days).

Up,prkd,1x1,3bk otr,askd,pluggd inr

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,pluggd inr

Gt spd,led thrghout,easd away

Pressd 2 lead,trail bell,best innr

3-4bk inr,5bk 850,held up,good inr

JORDAN ANNE - held up early in the run home.

4-5pegs,hld up 600,hld up trn,fair

JORDAN ANNE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

4th,off 500,ran on ok

3-4bk inr,held up,weaved well inr

JORDAN ANNE - held up early in the run home,

Soon 4bk otr,wdst tn,bold bid wd

MIDNIGHT DIAMOND - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced wide early before being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1500m.

3wd cvr,up,ld 1200,askd tn,swampd

MIDNIGHT DIAMOND - trotted roughly shortly after the start. Raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Purdon advised he was disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with abnormal breathing noises. Trainer R Houghton advised he will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

4th inr,1x1 bell,2nd 400,ld tn,easy

6th,1x1,3wd,ld 1200,very classy

MIDNIGHT DIAMOND - lay inwards into the passing lane in the run home having to be corrected by driver M Purdon

Soon 1x1,out trn,joggd on by

MIDNIGHT DIAMOND - driver M Purdon was spoken to for the manner he drove for a short distance passing the 1500m when half carting.

Prkd,5-bk inr 1300,prkd 900,too big

4th,off 800,prkd 600,brave mid

Ld,attckd,trld,3-bk 700,plggd away

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,outfinished

Trld,3-bk 2300,off 450,closed hard

Prkd,3-4bk inr,waitd tn,1-paced inr

3-4bk inr,5bk 1200,held up,sound

3wd,prkd,1x1 2000,shuffld,imprvd

MAVIS JONES - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Slw,11th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,wdst,just

3wd,prkd,ld,trld 1200,held up,good

MAVIS JONES - began awkwardly. Raced wide early.

Left 3rd,prkd,ld,3-bk 1450,bold inr

MAVIS JONES - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

10th,5-4bk otr,shuffled bk,ok mid

3bk otr-1x1 1300,off,1-paced mid

PRACTICAL MAGIC - lay outwards and trotted roughly in the run home.

5bk inr,1x1-3bk otr,prkd,bestd 100

PRACTICAL MAGIC - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

5-7bk otr,3wd cvr rear,brk 400

PRACTICAL MAGIC - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Slw,13th otr,wd cvr 1000,wdr,no fin

4-5pegs,brk 350,out

PRACTICAL MAGIC - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Left 6th,1x1,prkd,ld 1450,too slick

PRACTICAL MAGIC - driver M Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon 3pegs,lckd wheels trn,batld

ROYAL GYPSY - came together with PRACTICAL MAGIC at the start. When questioned regarding the performance, driver S Thornley could offer no tangible explanation other than noting that the mare was racing up in grade.

4th inr,5-bk 2050,off,held up,brk

PRACTICAL MAGIC - broke in the run home losing all chance.

6th inr,6-bk,1x1,wd 600,no late zip

RUSH - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was very disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Last of pack,into 1x1,just ok

7tb,3bk otr-1x1,3bk 800,sound wd

Soon 3bk otr,3wd 600,2nd tn,fght

Up,prkd,ld 1800,kickd tn,held best

3rd,3bk inr 1500,held up,off,handy

RUSH - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Trld,3bk inr 1800,waited,tried hard

RUSH - trainer M Jones was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race with the incorrect number. Over-raced middle stages.

Wd,into 1x1 1600,3-bk,blkd,bold mid

Bk otr,follwd 1x1,peeld 400,steady

8th,4bk inr,off & held up 400-late

RUSH - held up final bend and until late in the run home. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

7th inr,1x1 1200,3rd top,booted clr

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - the near side number detached during the running. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

4bk otr,3wd cvr 500,wooshed 100

Trld-3bk inr,rough,brk 900,brk,done

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - broke near the 900m hampering trailing runners losing ground. Broke again near the 500m losing all chance.

Led,trld 1100,flat 500,faded out

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - tangled away. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1200,held up,big inr

Made ld,dictated,kicked clr,run dwn

Mid otr,peeld 700,wide,chargd by

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - driver J Dunn reported he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Soon 4bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound,peakd

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,gritty,fdd 50

6th,1x1,3bk otr,unleashd best mid

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

7th otr,3-bk,4-bk,wd cvr,wdr,steady

HIDDEN TALENT - raced wide final bend.

6-5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,useful mid-wd

Brk start,detached,pulld up

HIDDEN TALENT - broke at the start losing all chance.

Up,led 1900,hdd 400,weakened inr

HIDDEN TALENT - driver N Williamson advised the mare and been striking the sulky wheel discs on the bends.

Rear,brk,5bk inr 800,off,sound mid

HIDDEN TALENT - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.

Bk otr,3w cvr 350,big fin wider

Chkd,14th inr,6bk,off,tidy,brk 150m

HIDDEN TALENT - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Held up by a weakening runner near the 500m. Broke approaching the 100m losing all chance.

Bk otr,deep pegs,thru mid,nice fin

MIXED FAITH - weakened rounding the final bend and lay outwards becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of HIDDEN TALENT which was hanging inwards. Locked wheels with PRACTICAL MAGIC near the 300m hampering trailing runners. Lay out near the 200m placing an outside runner in restricted room.

10th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,slick wdst

HIDDEN TALENT - trainer N Williamson reported the mare would be racing in season.

Soon parkd,fght on then folded

Soon 1x1,out trn,nice bid

MAJESDIX - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

5th,followd 1x1,angld tn,nice late

Soon led,trail 1500,nice chase

Up,led,trld 2000,tried hard inr

MAJESDIX - lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

4pegs,nice when clear up innr

Blew to bits early,never a prospect

MAJESDIX - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Brk run-up,tailed off,bt stragglers

MAJESDIX - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened in the run home.

Soon ld,trld 1500,thru,fght on mrks