Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

4-5-4bk inr,off,3-4bk otr,battled

ARDEN SOLITAIRE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Shifted outwards hampering HOOF IT HAGRID near the 500m. Driver A Lethaby was advised to exercise more care. When assessing this Stewards took into account HOOF IT HAGRID was hanging inwards at the time.

Rear inr,6-7bk,5bk otr,battld wd

Brk 2500,detachd,7bk inr,gone 700

ARDEN SOLITAIRE - broke after 100m hampering trailing runners losing considerable ground. Weakened from the 700m.

Mid otr,ran on fairly

BIRSTALL BABE - briefly locked sulky wheels with ARDEN SOLITAIRE near the 2100m. Lay inwards over the concluding stages.

5th,into 1x1,led in,kept giving

ARDEN SOLITAIRE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

Soon 3pegs,broke bell,detached

ARDEN SOLITAIRE - broke passing the 1400m losing all chance.

Soon brk,detached,no closer

ARDEN SOLITAIRE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer A Lethaby.

Bk otr,chkd 2100,peeld 400,nice fin

HARRIET'S MOMENT - lay outwards near the 300m simultaneously to PRESTIGIOUS laying inwards with both runners having to be straightened by their respective drivers.

13th otr,wd cvr rear 1100,chkd,fair

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

5th otr,left prkd 2050,ld tn,too gd

Bk otr,3w,trail bell,nice chase

PRESTIGIOUS - trotted roughly over the early stages losing ground.

Wd,1x1 1600,off top,ran on stoutly

JUST EASY - the required veterinary clearance was received. Fractious prior to the start and shifted outwards just prior to the start being effected hampering an outside runner. Raced wide early.

Mid otr,shfld bk,tidy wn clr late

JUST EASY - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.

Slw,8th otr,3-bk,4-bk,5w top,plggd

JUST EASY - stood on the mark losing ground hampering a trailing runner.

Chkd/brk,rear inr,failed to run on

JUST EASY - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend and broke losing ground. Weakened in the run home.

6-7th,brk 2050,5bk inr,gone 400

JUST EASY - broke near the 2050m losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 1450,posted,fdd

JUST EASY - raced wide from the 1500m. Weakened final bend before being briefly crowded near the 300m.

7th,4bk otr 1300,rear tn,1paced inr

3-4bk inr,buried tn,honest inr

JUST EASY - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend. Driver J Geddes was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein in the run home.

4th inr,4-bk,off 1500,ld bell,slick

8th otr,4-bk 1600,off,bt stragglers

6th otr,1x1 1000,wd top,strong fin

Brk score-up,3bk otr 1200,tired tn

LAVRA SEGIL - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Slw,wd rear 1700,prkd,stuck on well

LAVRA SEGIL - slow to begin.

Brk,7th otr,3-bk 1500,wd top,outfin

LAVRA SEGIL - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Slw,7th inr,4-bk,drppd out,brk,gone

LAVRA SEGIL - slow to begin. Weakened from the 600m and then broke losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery.

Trld,3-bk 1600,4-bk,failed to spark

Slow,9th,6bk inr,5bk 500,weakened

LAVRA SEGIL - weakened leaving the final bend.

8th inr,4-bk bell,off,fght on,blkd

LAVRA SEGIL - out of position at the start. Driver M Lewis was issued a warning.

8th inr,6-bk,off top,tidy effort wd

NOBILO - driver C Thornley was warned for the manner he drove late in the run home when shifting ground which crowded outside runners.

Up,trld 2200-tn,thru,tried hard

NOBILO - trotted roughly throughout the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver C Thornley.

Led,trail,3bk,off trn,solid chase

NOBILO - trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver S Hill. Following the race Mr Hill requested to view the footage of the final straight after BIRSTALL BABE had lay inwards, however after viewing the replays he elected not to proceed with a protest against 2nd placing being awarded to BIRSTALL BABE.

Soon ld,dictated terms,held grimly

NOBILO - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Slw,brk,10th gap,chkd 800,useful wd

NOBILO - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.

4th inr,3-bk 1700,held up,solid inr

NOBILO - held up early in the run home.

6th,3bk otr,prkd,1x1,rough,battld

NOBILO - trotted roughly through the middle stages. Hampered near the 300m.

Trld,3-4bk inr 1000 then faded out

SOMETHING ELSE - weakened from the 1200m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and had been showing signs of being in season. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Led,trld 2100-tn,waitd,honest,hdd

10th inr,off,4-bk otr,wd cvr,steady

3-4-5bk inr,off tn,steady on inr

Brk,9-8th,5bk inr,waitd,imprvd inr

SOMETHING ELSE - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

Soon trld to tn,waitd,tried hard

Slw,10-9th,5bk otr,3wd cvr,gone 400

SOMETHING ELSE - trotted roughly in the early stages. Raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver P Nairn advised he was disappointed with the effort and that the mare may be better suited to all weather tracks. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Brk badly start,never a hope after

SOMETHING ELSE - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly through the middle stages. Weakened final bend.

4th,1x1 2000,up 3wd tn,fght on well

SOMETHING ELSE - driver P Nairn was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start. Crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend and struck track markers.

Up,led,trld 1200,thru,ok,wilted

4th,soon broke crossing,detached

DELLA'S FELLA - broke rounding the first bend losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Got it wrong early,brk again,done

DELLA'S FELLA - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 900m losing all chance.

7th pegs,4-bk,held up,off,sound gap

DELLA'S FELLA - hung inwards and trotted roughly rounding the first bend striking track markers. Hampered by a breaking runner final bend.

Blew the start badly,out of action

DELLA'S FELLA - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner shortly after losing all chance.

4-bk inr,6-bk 1000,off,chkd 600 out

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).

Trld out,4-bk 2000,whacked away gap

Prkd,ld,trld 1600,thru,too powerful

4pegs,into 1x1,widr,steady chase

DELLA'S FELLA - trotted roughly rounding the final bend.

Rough,11th,7-bk inr,6-bk,no pick-up

DELLA'S FELLA - trotted roughly after 100m having to be steadied.

4th,prkd,ld,trld 1100,brk,prkd,fdd

KASHANOVA - broke briefly passing the 1050m hampering a trailing runner.

Prkd,ld,trld 2100,led valiant chase

Manners to dictate,held on strongly

Prkd,ld,trld 2250,thru,ld,reeled in

Trainer K Townley advised Stewards on 23 January that MACHO MAN has had its joints treated since last racing.

Cut breeze thru'out,flat 600,wilted

MACHO MAN - weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had been unsuited to racing in the parked position throughout.

5bk otr,3-5wd 300,useful mid-wd

MACHO MAN - trotted roughly over the early stages.

Gate spd,held ld,set terms,held on

Brk early,6-bk inr,off,bold late wd

MACHO MAN - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Thru,4-5bk otr,3wd 600,game mid

MACHO MAN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 650m.

Prkd,ld,trld 1400,thru,stout on inr

Trld,off,ld,trld 1800,thru,ld,cght

Wd,made ld,trld 2050,off,bold fin

MACHO MAN - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

6th inr,6-bk,off,wdst top,stout fin

Brk badly early & after,out of play

NIGHT LIFE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again near the 900m and on a further occasion near the 300m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

6th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 500,brk 200 out

NIGHT LIFE - broke near the 200m losing its chance.

6th otr,4-bk 900,off,chkd 250,faded

NIGHT LIFE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 250m.

8th inr,off,flat 600,failed to fire

NIGHT LIFE - weakened from the 600m.

7th,3-bk otr 1550,mixed gait/brk up

NIGHT LIFE - switched to a pace early in the run home before breaking and losing its chance.

Brk early 7th,out of action after

NIGHT LIFE - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Mixed gait early,broken up,no hope

NIGHT LIFE - switched to a pace and broke after 150m losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Up,brk 2450,distanced after

NIGHT LIFE - broke after 100m losing all chance.

4th,left prkd 1600,ld top,reeled in

Trld,3-bk 1800,keen,sound along inr

CASTLEISLAND - over-raced early and middle stages.

Into trail,3-bk 2000,held up,ran on

3rd,prkd,1x1 1500,held up tn,plain

CASTLEISLAND - over-raced middle stages.

7th otr,1x1 1500,off,whacked away

CASTLEISLAND - trainer P Wakelin advised the mare would be racing in season.

5th,4-bk inr 2000,bttld away in gap

Ld out,trld 2300,thru,too slippery

Trld-3bk inr,flat 450,no threat

CASTLEISLAND - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Chkd,4th,lost ld dig,cvr 750,no fin

CASTLEISLAND - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Ld out,trld,3-bk 1800,couldn't stay

CASTLEISLAND - over-raced early and middle stages.

Wd mid,pshd to ld,trld 1500,chased

MOA MOJITO - raced wide early.

Blew to bits early,out of business

MOA MOJITO - trotted roughly in the early stages and broke after 100m losing all chance.

6th otr,1x1 1800,wd 450,ld,thwarted

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450m,brk,gone

MOA MOJITO - broke near the 400m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Blew the start badly,out of action

MOA MOJITO - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

1x1-3bk otr,4bk 600,weakened str

Broke start,detached

MOA MOJITO - broke at the start losing all chance.

9th inr,off,wd cvr,closed strongly

Brk early,tacked on,chkd 650m,done

MAJESTIC MONKEY - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m.

Brk,6th,1x1 1900,3bk 550,steady

MAJESTIC MONKEY - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Again hampered by a breaking runner passing the 2000m.

Distant prkd,closer 600,felt pinch

Brk 1600,always detachd after

MAJESTIC MONKEY - broke in the early stages losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Gate spd,ld,set terms,held well

MAJESTIC MONKEY - hung outwards when leading for a distance passing the 700m. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

1x1,3-bk 950,wd 400,chased stoutly

7th,4-bk inr 1700,off,late claim wd

4th inr,4-bk 2050,off,fght well mid

Soon brk 2200,distancd afterwards

ONNAHILL - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.

Brk,distant,6th 1400,3bk otr,battld

ONNAHILL - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened leaving the final bend.

6th,brk 2500,never caught up

ONNAHILL - broke after 100m losing all chance.

Strght to led,set terms,kickd,just

ONNAHILL - connections advised Stewards the filly has had a caslick procedure since last racing. Began awkwardly and shifted up the track. Driver P Davis advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,9th gap,4-bk otr,held up,useful

ONNAHILL - broke at the start losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Left prkd,cvr 950,chkd 300,bttld on

ONNAHILL - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend. Driver J Curtin reported the filly had hung inwards throughout causing him difficulty.

Chkd/brk start,tailed off,brk 600m

ONNAHILL - checked and broke at the start losing ground. Broke near the 600m losing all chance.

Brk early,tailed off,out of action

ROYALGLOW - broke at the start losing all chance. Driver J Ford reported the boring pole broke during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

Ld out,trld 1300,off,breezed on by

Brk badly early in 6th,pulled up

ROYALGLOW - trotted roughly and broke racing into the first bend losing all chance.

Brk early 4th,tailed off,beat slows

ROYALGLOW - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m.

Wd cvr,prkd,cvr 1000,off,fght best

MAROUBRA - raced wide early.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd 650,wdr,stuck well

Brk,10th inr,off,wd cvr 400,strong

MAROUBRA - broke briefly at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Brk 1950,well bk,beat error-maker

MAROUBRA - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Authorisation of the promoted 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Trld-3bk inr,lockd wheels 1000,wltd

MAROUBRA - locked wheels with an outside runner which lay inwards near the 1000m losing ground. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Soon trld,waited,tried hard inr

Prkd,1x1 1600,off,honest mid

MAROUBRA - crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend.

Cut breeze thru'out,game bid,denied

MAROUBRA - hampered by an inside runner early in the run home. Connections advised a sulky tyre deflated during the running.

Brk,13th gap,7bk otr,off,bt slws wd

MAROUBRA - broke at the start checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk badly start,chkd/brk 2100,done

MAROUBRA - broke at the start losing ground. Checked by a breaking runner rounding the first bend and broke losing all chance.