Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

Trld,3bk inr 1200,held up,solid

T K MEGASTAR - held up early in the run home and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of PEAKNMONKEY near the 200m having to be steadied.

3-5bk otr,3wd 550,kept trying wd

PEAKNMONKEY - hung outwards for a distance from the 700m when attempting to improve wide.

Eased,5bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd

Eased,5bk inr,4bk otr 600,ok wdst

PEAKNMONKEY - driver R Close advised the gelding had over-raced through the middle stages.

5bk otr,3wd,prkd 700 then fading

PEAKNMONKEY - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Lay inwards and weakened final bend striking track markers.

Brk on dispatch,distanced after

PEAKNMONKEY - connections advised the gelding has had its knees treated since last racing. Broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4bk inr,off,4-3-4bk otr,tried hard

1x1-3bk otr,off,useful bid mid-wd

Ld bid,prkd 1600,askd,felt pinch

4bk inr,flat 800,drifted out after

PENELOPE HALL - connections advised the mare would be racing in foal. Placed in restricted room and struck track markers racing into the first bend.

3-5bk inr,4bk 600,whackd away inr

3rd,3-4bk inr,off 500,honest mid

PENELOPE HALL - connections advised the mare has been served since last racing.

3bk otr-1x1,4bk 800,steady mid

PENELOPE HALL - shifted inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room near the 900m. Driver J Versteeg was issued a warning.

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1200,held up,smart

PENELOPE HALL - over-raced middle stages.

4bk inr,stayd inr tn,held up,sound

PENELOPE HALL - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Held up rounding the final bend.

3bk inr,prkd 1300,2nd,fght,hdd 100

3-4bk inr,5bk 1150,off,held up,good

BRIANNA - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Driver D McCormick admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 22 December 2024 (2 days).

Brk,4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,fght

BRIANNA - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation when in a break in the early stages.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,solid chase mid

Soon trld,waited,tried hard inr

BRIANNA - driver D McCormick was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4th,chkd/brk 2300,5th,battling rear

BRIANNA - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing the previous day and was passed fit to race. Checked and broke racing into the first bend after striking the sulky wheel of PREMIUM PLAYER which shifted ground inwards losing ground. Weakened from the 600m.

Led,trld 1500,off tn,led,cght 150

Soon 3bk inr,clear 200,solid mid

Soon trld,flat 350,good 2nd wind

BRIANNA - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the mare had been suited by a drop in class from recent racing and an economical run throughout.

Slow,3pegs,flat 400,battld

BRIANNA - tangled away. Weakened final bend.

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd wd

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 750,1-paced mid

SILVERLININGS - held up briefly leaving the final bend.

3wd,prkd 1300,ld 600,felt pinch

SILVERLININGS - raced wide early. Lay inwards leaving the final bend having to be corrected by its driver.

3wd,3bk otr 1300,3wd tn,flat,brk

SILVERLININGS - raced wide early. Broke in the run home losing all chance.

Brk,5bk otr,well bk tn,plugged

SILVERLININGS - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

To unruly,slow,7bk otr,brk 800

A false start was declared when SILVERLININGS swung sideways just prior to the start and made contact with the sulky of BLINK N BONES resulting in DIDJABRINGTHEBUBBLES and DEM BONES DEM BONES being checked. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the horse will remain for future standing starts.

Ld,trld,3bk,prkd 1100,brk 800,done

SILVERLININGS - hung inwards and trotted roughly through the early and middle stages. Broke near the 800m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Gate spd,trld-4bk inr,held up,brk

SILVERLININGS - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Broke over the concluding stages.

Brk,detachd,5bk inr,off wdst,handy

SILVERLININGS - broke at the start losing ground.

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

SILVERLININGS - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

3-4bk inr,5bk 750,held up,off,sound

4-5-6-7bk inr,angld 200,flew wdst

4-3bk otr,wdr tn,short bid,rough

NAVARA - slow to begin.

Prkd,led 1250,askd tn,run down 150

Wd,6bk otr,wd cvr tn,no threat

NAVARA - raced wide early. Raced four wide from the 800m.

Gate spd,led,fght tn,run down

Trld,3bk inr 1000,off,imprvd mid

3-5bk inr,5bk otr,wdst tn,dashd wd

Led,soon trail,nice chase,just misd

BARRYTOWN - lay outwards over the concluding stages.

Soon 3bk otr,wd cvr tn,tried hard

Soon trld,off tn,chased hard mid

Up,ld,trld 1200,waited,steady inr

BARRYTOWN - the spreader broke during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

Mid otr,peeld 400,solid bid

6-7th,3-4bk otr,off,sound bid wd

Prkd,ld 1400,brave fght,cght 100

Soon trld,waited,solid bid up inr

Prkd,ld 1500,askd,fght,cght 50

BARRYTOWN - raced wide early.

Slow,last,up innr,batld thru mid

MARKTHEWARRIOR - slow over the early stages.

Bk otr,peeld 600,wider str,handy

MARKTHEWARRIOR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m.

4-5bk otr,off 5wd tn,solid wdst

Brk start,distant,nvr cght up after

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

Brk badlys start,always detached

MARKTHEWARRIOR - fractious prior to the start and was sent to the Unruly for the restart at the request of driver M Williamson where the gelding will remain for future standing starts. Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Slow,dist 10th,6bk otr,handy wd

MARKTHEWARRIOR - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend losing ground. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Last,3w,parkd bell,fght on gamely

MARKTHEWARRIOR - raced three wide without cover from 1700m until reaching the parked position passing the 1000m.

Slow,13th,7bk inr,off,dashd mid

MARKTHEWARRIOR - held up early in the run home. Driver M Williamson was warned for the manner he shifted ground near the 150m which crowded an outside runner.

Up,3bk inr,4bk 1150,thru,brk 150

NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke near the 150m losing all chance.

13th,6bk inr,4bk tn,imprvd,tight

NOAH MAGNIFIC - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at the NZ Metropolitan TC meeting on 6 December and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room in the run home. Hampered by a breaking runner over the concluding stages.

Brk on dispatch,distancd after

NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

5-6bk otr,thru mid tn,1-paced mid

4bk inr,3bk otr,held up,imprvd mid

NOAH MAGNIFIC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m. Held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,ld 1400,askd tn,fght,bestd

Gate spd,ld 1200,fght,held best

Strght to ld,set terms,nvr in doubt

NOAH MAGNIFIC - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D Burrows advised the mare had benefited from being able to lead and dictate terms in front.

Soon ld,trld 1100,thru,plain inr

Brk start,always distant after

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

Prkd,ld,trld 1200,thru,smart,nabbd

Lead bid,prkd,1x1 700,gone 600

ZSAZSA BINX - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised she was disappointed with the effort and the mare had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high respiratory rate and slow recovery with blood tests recommended. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Led,trld,3bk 1100,tidy,held up

ZSAZSA BINX - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Up,led,trld 1200,thru,earnest inr

3rd,brk 1650,detachd,distanced

ZSAZSA BINX - lay in and broke racing into the first bend and shifted outwards checking BAFFLED which also broke losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Prkd,1x1,up,prkd,1x1,1-paced

ZSAZSA BINX - raced wide early.

Soon trail,3bk,out str,nice late

Up,led 2100,fght,run down 100

3rd,led 2000,trail 1400,nice chase

6th,followd 1x1,ran on fairly

ZSAZSA BINX - co-trainers K Ford and A Tomlinson were warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky.

Bk otr,into 1x1,peeld 650,peakd

MASSIVE MERC - lay inwards and then made the final bend awkwardly.

Slow,6bk otr,3wd,postd,no threat

MASSIVE MERC - raced wide from the 1300m and lay inwards when attempting to improve its position. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,4th,flat,brk 600

MASSIVE MERC - broke near the 600m losing considerable ground. Authorisation of the promoted 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation when in a break during the running.

Prkd-3bk otr,3wd,postd,pluggd wd

MASSIVE MERC - raced wide from the 800m.

Trld-3bk inr,off 500 & fading back

MASSIVE MERC - weakened final bend.

Trld,off,ld 1500,kickd,held on best

MASSIVE MERC - lay outwards near the 1000m and shifted up the track resulting in trailing runners having to be steadied. Again lay outwards in the run home and shifted up the track forcing ODINA wider. A protest was lodged under Rule 869A(2) against 1st placing being awarded to MASSIVE MERC (A Clark) by driver B Hope (ODINA) placed 2nd, alleging interference in the run home when MASSIVE MERC shifted up the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Driver A Clark was issued a warning to ensure he makes a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home. Mr Clark advised he will be making gear changes prior to the gelding racing next.

Brk on dispatch,distancd after

MASSIVE MERC - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

7bk otr,rough,brk 1200,distanced

STEELINTHEHEEL - broke near the 1300m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Slow,12th,brk 1600,nvr cght up

STEELINTHEHEEL - broke near the 1600m losing all chance.

Eased,6bk inr,4bk tn,held up,honest

STEELINTHEHEEL - held up early in the run home.

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,pluggd

STEELINTHEHEEL - raced wide from the 800m.

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

6-7bk otr,to rear inr 600,battld

STEELINTHEHEEL - hampered by a slight easing of the pace passing the 900m. Lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend when weakening.

Rear,5bk inr,3bk otr,held up,ok inr

Connections advised Stewards on 5 December that LOVE WALKED IN has been served since last racing.

4-3bk otr,4bk inr,off,sound,brk 150

LOVE WALKED IN - pre-race warmed. Hung inwards racing into the first bend striking track markers and was then hampered by a breaking runner. Broke near the 150m hampering trailing runners losing its chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Brk,3bk otr,angld tn,went on by

LOVE WALKED IN - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after starting in Race 2 and was cleared to race. Broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

8-9th,4bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn & brk

LOVE WALKED IN - broke near the 250m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

1x1-5bk otr 1200,3-4wd tn,honest wd

6th,brk 1950,distanced after

LOVE WALKED IN - broke after 200m losing all chance.

Slow,brk 2400,never in touch

LOVE WALKED IN - connections advised the mare would race without front shoes. Broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.