Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

3wd,1x1,off tn,short bid in mid

INDIANA ARDEN - failed to circle in the pre-race formation and a warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

6bk inr,held up,clear 150,smart

Chkd 1750,7bk otr,3wd cvr,pluggd

INDIANA ARDEN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m.

3wd,1x1-4bk otr,off,no kick mid

Mid-bk otr,angld trn,fair fin

5bk otr,hookd wdst rear,tried hard

5bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,askd,peakd

SUPERSTAR LEGEND - briefly locked sulky stays with INDIANA ARDEN rounding the first bend.

4-6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,felt pinch

INDIANA ARDEN - raced wide from the 1400m.

3-5bk inr,4bk 1000,held up,sound

A false start was declared when BRYSON DECHAMBEAU broke in the score up checking trailing runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver C Dalgety elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

Up,prkd,ld 1450,askd,run down

Trld-3bk inr,held up,plain inr

BRYSON DECHAMBEAU - over-raced middle stages. Driver R May reported the gelding had failed to settle with the effort taking its toll. Co-trainer C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort and will be having blood tests taken from the horse in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Up,ld 2100,trld 1700,thru,honest

Gate spd,prkd,ld 1500,hdd 200,fdd

BRYSON DECHAMBEAU - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified blinds. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer C Dalgety advised the gelding was racing up in grade in its first start back after a spell and had peaked on its run. Mr Dalgety added he expected the horse would derive considerable benefit from tonight's race.

1x1,prkd,led 1300,kickd,held best

BRYSON DECHAMBEAU - raced wide early.

4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,flat,steady

3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,held up,steady

THE BETTOR MAJOR - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,won the fight

3-4-5bk inr,off wdst tn,soared wdst

Soon 1x1,parkd bell,fght well str

4-5bk otr,3wd 1000,postd,gritty

THE BETTOR MAJOR - raced wide from the 1000m.

3wd,prkd 1400,2nd tn,very gritty

THE BETTOR MAJOR - raced wide early.

8L off start,5bk inr,off wd tn,tidy

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Eased,7-9bk otr,brk 1100,pulld up

THE BETTOR MAJOR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m and broke losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Eased,6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,plggd

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

3wd,prkd 1700,askd tn,felt pinch

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - shifted outwards and contacted the wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER near the 500m and broke with trailing runners being severely checked. Driver W Frost admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 500m when allowing his horse to shift outwards when activating gear and contact the sulky wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER and break resulting in trailing runners being severely checked with driver K McClintock being dislodged from the sulky of EVIDENTLY. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Frost's Amateur Driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 17 April 2025 (4 months).

Soon 4pegs,off trn,no room late

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - held up over the concluding stages.

3bk inr,held up badly 400,off,fair

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

4th,led 1800,kickd tn,fght hrd

Soon 4bk inr,askd 400,no imprvmnt

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - began awkwardly. Weakened 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. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd cvr,sound

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced four wide with cover from the 800m.

Mid-bk otr,innr turn,nice bid

3wd,prkd,1x1,held up tn,steady

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced wide early.

4-6bk otr,brk,off rear,tidy wd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke passing the 1100m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

4-5th,4-5bk inr,no extra inr

Eased,5bk inr,well bk,steady

14th,8bk otr,last tn,bt slows wd

Soon 4pegs,flat 500,no impact

CHEEKY RED - weakened final bend.

5-6bk inr,waited,1-paced inr

3bk otr-1x1,prkd 500,fght,bravest

5th,4-6bk inr,off rear tn,fair mid

CHEEKY RED - had to be steadied near the 1200m after a slight easing of the pace.

Soon trld,waitd,off,handy bid inr

Soon 1x1,clear 350,dashd,just

Prkd,4th,1x1 900,off,useful mid

CHEEKY RED - connections advised the gelding has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing.

Strght to ld,set terms,fght,hdd 100

Soon prkd,no cvr,askd,fght,wiltd

3wd,prkd 1200,askd tn,wilted

TOKYO ROSE - raced wide early and middle stages.

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,off 250,smartst

TOKYO ROSE - held up early in the run home.

Trld,3bk inr 900,held up,solid inr

TOKYO ROSE - held up final bend.

Trld,3bk inr 1000,4bk inr tn,imprvd

TOKYO ROSE - held up early in the run home.

Slow,5bk inr-otr,wdst tn,unleashd

TOKYO ROSE - slow to begin. Hampered by an inside runner leaving the final bend.

Gate spd,ld,trld,droppd out 700

TOKYO ROSE - weakened from the 700m hampering trailing runners and was retired from the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

Bk otr,last 900,thru mid trn,fair

Gate spd,trld,ld,trld 1800,good,hdd

Trld,waited,shot thru best inr

KAYSANS ROCK - driver T Williams advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

4-5bk otr,sent 3-4wd tn,fair wd

KAYSANS ROCK - out of position at the start. Driver G Dixon was issued a warning.

Gate spd,ld 1600,kickd tn,held well

KAYSANS ROCK - trainer K Austin was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with removable deafeners instead of the notified fixed deafeners and sliding blinds. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

3wd,prkd 1200,1x1 700,strong mid

KAYSANS ROCK - raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1800,waited,ok

KAYSANS ROCK - over-raced middle stages placing driver N Rasmussen in some difficulty. Lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

Soon 1x1,loomd,fght on well

Mid otr,peeld 600,strong bid

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 800,held up,sound

Eased,6-5bk otr,off,unleashd best

MOUTON CADET - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after suffering a superficial abrasion to a hind leg when being transported to the racecourse and was cleared to start.

Gate spd,led,joind 600,run down

6-7bk otr,thru mid tn,held up,good

MOUTON CADET - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,wd cvr tn,unwound

6bk otr,3wd rear 700,tried hard

MOUTON CADET - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Raced wide from the 800m.

10th,5-4bk otr,3wd 600,swoopd by

Eased,rear inr,4bk otr,off,handy wd

WOTSONYAMIND - lay outwards when over-racing in the early stages.

Brk,5bk otr,3wd cvr,prkd,felt pinch

WOTSONYAMIND - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages. Over-raced middle stages.

Cght 3wd,ld,trld 1000,thru,good inr

WOTSONYAMIND - raced wide early. Locked wheels briefly near 800m with WUHAN.

Rough,1x1,3bk otr,off 350,battld

4bk otr,3wd cvr,wdr tn,smartest mid

Soon 3bk inr,held up,sound inr

WOTSONYAMIND - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend and early in the run home. Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 200m.

1x1,prkd 1100,ld bid,tired tn

WOTSONYAMIND - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages and raced greenly passing the 1200m when attempting to improve to the lead resulting in the horse having to race parked with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

3wd,prkd 1200,to trl tn,gritty mid

WOTSONYAMIND - raced wide early. Hung inwards at various stages throughout.

5-6bk otr,3wd,1x1 900,up,solid

Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,thru,did best

5-6bk otr,3-4wd tn,tried hard mid

A false start was declared due to STEPHS BOY rearing and getting the sulky shaft over its rump leaving the pre-race formation. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4bk inr,off 600,flat 500,paddled

STEPHS BOY - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Gate spd,ld,askd,fght hrd,cght 30

STEPHS BOY - driver H Orange was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion early in the run home.

Led,held ld,4L clear tn,nabbd line

Thru,ld 1800,brief fght,swampd

STEPHS BOY - raced wide early.

Up,ld,trld 1400,thru,1-paced inr

STEPHS BOY - lay outwards in the run home.

Gate spd,prkd,fght,felt pinch 200

Easd,7bk otr,5-6wd tn,handy wd

Trld-4bk inr,held up,steady inr

GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT - over-raced middle stages and despite the efforts of driver T Williams caused driver S Tomlinson (STEPHS BOY), which GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT was trailing, some inconvenience.

Shot to ld,tackld 600,fght,run down

DONE ROCKN - lay inwards leaving the final bend striking a track marker.

Gate spd,held ld,bestd 600,gone

DONE ROCKN - weakened from the 600m hampering trailing runners. Lay inwards near the 300m striking track markers. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Inr,4bk otr 1200,imprvd,chkd 50

DONE ROCKN - hung inwards rounding the final bend causing driver C Thornley difficulty. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 60m.

Brk,mid,1x1,brk 175,out

DONE ROCKN - fractious prior to the start then broke as the tapes were released losing ground. Broke again passing the 150m. Stewards spoke with driver C Thornley regarding this who advised that when he urged the horse with the whip the gelding ducked in and contacted the sulky wheel of HACKSAW RIDGE and broke in consequence losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4-5pegs,weavd strgt,chargd late

DONE ROCKN - slow to begin. Paced roughly near the 1100m. Held up until late in the run home.

Slow,4bk otr,wd rear tn,stuck on wd

4-3bk inr,waited tn,flew up inr

Prkd,up,ld 1250,kick tn,stylish

DONE ROCKN - trainer S McRae was warned for presenting the gelding to race with removable deafeners and blinds which were not notified. Paced roughly over the concluding stages.

Eased,3bk otr,thru mid tn,pluggd

FUSION REACTOR - paced roughly rounding the final bend and in the run home. Driver J Dunn advised the gelding had hung inwards at various stages causing him difficulty. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

5th,prkd,ld 1700,kickd,held on

FUSION REACTOR - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1100,fght tn,peakd

FUSION REACTOR - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1100m.

4-3bk otr,up,prkd,3rd tn,fght,fdd

Brk start,rear inr,off rear,tidy wd

FUSION REACTOR - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon trld,waited tn,no dash inr

FUSION REACTOR - co-trainers R & J Dunn were warned for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with sliding blinds. Weakened early in the run home. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding with connections in the coming days.

5bk otr,wrkd 3wd,prkd 800,brave

FUSION REACTOR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Bk otr,peeld 650,4w 600,big run

FUSION REACTOR - raced wide early. Paced roughly near the 600m when being shifted wider on the track, hampering a trailing runner.

Follwd 1x1,3w,led bell,trail,tidy

FUSION REACTOR - co-trainers R & J Dunn were warned for failing to have the correct colours available.

Last,launchd 400,ran on,peakd

1x1,up,led 900,fght,held on best

6bk otr,wdst rear tn,bt slows wd

CLASSIE LINC - hampered by a breaking runner in the score up of the restart however was in position at the start.

Brk badly score-up,pulled up

CLASSIE LINC - trainer B Negus was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified pacifier. Broke in the score up losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Brk,5-6bk inr,off rear tn,honest wd

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

Gt spd,led,trail 500,batld lane

CLASSIE LINC - over-raced through the middle stages.

Gate spd,ld 1450,askd tn,bestd 200

Prkd,1x1-4bk otr,inr tn,battld inr

CLASSIE LINC - raced wide early.

Wd,prkd,gear issue,pulld up 1050

CLASSIE LINC - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages resulting in the crupper slipping placing driver S Tomlinson in some difficulty with the mare being eased down and retired from the race near the 1000m. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

7-8bk inr,7bk otr,wdst tn,dashd

CLASSIE LINC - fractious and was back from the unruly position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had to be steadied racing into the first bend when there was an easing of the pace. Over-raced middle stages.