Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

Ld out,soon 4-bk,angled 500,fght on

JUSTA TERRA - paced roughly after 150m having to be steadied. Held up early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the gelding had travelled well during the running however had failed to respond when placed under pressure and he was disappointed with the effort.

Speared to ld,collared 200,no fight

Eased,4-bk mrks,held up,no pick-up

JUSTA TERRA - held up early in the run home.

Across to 3-bk inr,held up,plggd on

JUSTA TERRA - held up early in the run home.

3-bk mrks to trn,unable to quicken

11th inr,6-bk 1500,failed to run on

JUSTA TERRA - weakened leaving the final bend.

11th otr,6-bk bell,wd 450,no pickup

4 & 5-bk mrks,off,wd cvr,wdr,no zip

JUSTA TERRA - out of position at the start. Driver T Herlihy was issued a warning. Weakened in the run home.

Eased,6bk inr,off,3wd cvr,solid wd

4-5bk inr,off tn,tight,good from bk

CARRERA KAHU - paced roughly rounding the final bend. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk score-up,long way bk after

CARRERA KAHU - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Eased,6th,3bk otr,whackd away

CARRERA KAHU - crowded by an outside runner shortly after the start and paced roughly. Continued to pace roughly in the early stages.

8th inr,4bk otr,3wd cvr,smart wdst

4-5bk inr,buried tn,tight,1-paced

CARRERA KAHU - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

4bk otr,3wd,1x1 950,off,strong mid

3-4bk inr,held up tn,cheeky on inr

CARRERA KAHU - raced greenly racing into the first bend and struck a track marker. Hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

Eased,9th otr,5-bk,wd 450,fght well

Held ld,eyed,hdd top,no response

AR GEE RULZ - over-raced early stages when being restrained in an attempt to obtain cover. Weakened early in the run home.

Trld out,4-bk 1300,held up,plggd on

AR GEE RULZ - held up final bend.

Thru,4bk otr,wdst rear tn,battld wd

Bk otr,peeld 550,v wd,nice chase

7th otr,3-bk 1400,4w top,strong fin

AR GEE RULZ - driver H Sail was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Sped to ld,trld 1500,thru,bold mrks

Soon 3bk otr,up 4-5wd tn,sound wd

Prkd,3bk otr 900,paddling tn,weaknd

AR GEE RULZ - crowded near the 300m having to be steadied. Weakened early in the run home.

Rough,4-5bk inr,off rear tn,battld

AR GEE RULZ - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1700,held up badly,forget

THE HIGHLANDER - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Last,3w 1000,postd,fght well

FLYING FOR ME - over-raced early stages placing driver J Morrison in difficulty. Continued to over-race and was awkwardly positioned to the inside of BAUTISTA (B Williamson) near the 1250m when runners were racing loosely, resulting in driver B Orange (THE HIGHLANDER) electing to shift outwards to relieve the pressure to inside runners for safety reasons. Connections were advised FLYING FOR ME was stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Following the race driver B Williamson viewed replays and after hearing from Stewards elected not to proceed with a protest against 1st placing being awarded to FLYING FOR ME.

Eased,rear inr,made grnd along pegs

9th pegs,4-bk,off,fght on,never clr

THE HIGHLANDER - crowded by an outside runner near the 200m. Held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

11th otr,wd cvr 1600,4w 450,fght on

7th pegs,5-bk 1300,off,never clear

Soon 5pegs,1 off run,warmd up late

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 500,bold effort

Brk on dispatch,5bk inr,imprvd inr

THE HIGHLANDER - broke shortly after the start hampering an outside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

8th,4-bk inr 1200,off,no final kick

THE HIGHLANDER - junior driver R Harrison, who declined assistance from a Senior driver, was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to activate the hopple shorteners.

Cght wd,up prkd bell,struggling trn

STUBING - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. Driver S Tomlinson was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for speaking to another driver in the preliminary.

Beaut trip otr,unable to quicken up

Gate spd,trld 1800-tn,thru,plain

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

Eased,3bk otr 1100,angld,useful wd

Up,prkd 1850-tn,felt pinch 350

STUBING - weakened final bend.

8th otr,4-bk,held up,wd cvr,bt slws

STUBING - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

Wd,eased,rear otr,wd 600,4w,fght on

STUBING - raced wide early.

Trld-3bk inr,3bk otr,3wd cvr,solid

Prkd,cvr 1900,3-bk,wd cvr,bttld on

1x1,3-bk 1550,3 & 4w top,stout fin

Ld out,attckd,3-bk,prkd 1300,wilted

Prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,wd 500,no punch

Brk early,9th otr,brk crossing,done

ENYA FRANCO - broke shortly after the start checking second row runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Broke racing off the crossing losing all chance.

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,run down

Brk,lost touch in rear,not a player

ENYA FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground. Lost contact with the body of the field passing the 1900m and trailed the field losing all chance. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the mare failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Wd,prkd,cvr,shffld,passed slows gap

1x1,3-bk 1400,off,failed to quicken

Trld,3-bk 1650,whacked away on mrks

Brk,17th otr,8-bk,off,no final kick

ENYA FRANCO - raced wide early. Broke briefly after 200m losing ground.

7th otr,4-bk bell,steady effort mid

Eased,wd cvr rear 800,wdr,bttld on

6th,3bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,handy wd

8th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,plggd away

IVONA DADIC - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

3-4-5bk otr,well bk tn,bt slow 1

Soon 5pegs,last trn,only batld

9th inr,5-bk bell,off,wd rear,sound

IVONA DADIC - trainer W Stapleton was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified blinds.

Chkd,7th,5-bk inr,4-bk,held up,done

IVONA DADIC - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.

6th otr,left prkd bell,outfinished

1x1,left prkd 1400,flat 400,no xtra

Brk,8th inr,5-bk 1600,off,solid gap

SHADOW CREEK - broke at the start losing ground. Driver B Weaver was issued a warning for the manner he drove in the run home when shifting ground to ensure he has sufficient advantage over outside runners.

10th otr,5-bk bell,5w top,sound fin

SHADOW CREEK - over-raced early stages.

5th inr,3-bk 1600,off,strong in mid

SHADOW CREEK - shifted inwards in the run home crowding an inside runner near the 200m. Driver B Weaver was issued a warning.

Rough,4bk inr,off tn,1-paced mid

SHADOW CREEK - raced roughly over the early stages. Driver B Weaver 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 Weaver's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 February up to and including 22 February 2026 (2 days).

5th inr,3-bk 2100,off,whacked away

3bk otr,4bk inr,drifting from 500

SHADOW CREEK - paced roughly from the 700m before weakening. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Weaver advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Eased,13th otr,wd cvr rear 500,fair

Eased,wd cvr rear,posted,flat,chkd

ACENTO - lay inwards near the 1800m placing an inside runner in restricted room having to be steadied. Raced wide early. Locked wheels momentarily with SHADOW CREEK which lay inwards near the 300m.

Rear otr,9th top,plggd away in gap

CHEEKY RED - the required veterinary clearance was received. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Trppd wd mid,clsr bell,effort told

CHEEKY RED - raced wide throughout. Hung inwards on occasions through the running when attempting to progress forward. Weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel advised the gelding had hung throughout causing him difficulty. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the right front leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming,

Wd,1x1,prkd 1600,outkicked run home

8th otr,3-bk bell,4w top,strong fin

CHEEKY RED - hung inwards over the concluding stages having to be straightened by driver T Chmiel.

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk 400,blkd,bold mid

7th otr,4-bk 1800,off,bt stragglers

Bk otr,thru mid,battld away

Eased,5-bk inr,off,held up,tidy fin

CHEEKY RED - held up middle stages of the run home.

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr 650,tidy wdst

12th otr,wd cvr 900,wdr,passed slws

CHEEKY RED - raced wide from the 900m.