Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

7-8th,4-5bk otr,brk 750,bt slows

WILMA'S BOY - broke briefly near the 750m.

Thru,3wd,4bk otr,wd cvr tn,rough

WILMA'S BOY - raced wide early. Trotted roughly near the 200m having to be steadied.

Mid,into 1x1,out tn,solid bid

WILMA'S BOY - slow to begin. Trotted roughly in the run home.

6th,up,led 1500,kickd 400,brk 100

WILMA'S BOY - trotted roughly final bend and in the run home before breaking near the 150m losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on two occasions prior to resuming.

5th,to 1x1 1200,up 2nd tn,fght,brk

WILMA'S BOY - trotted roughly early in the run home and broke passing the 100m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Up,brk,1x1,3bk,brk 750,battld inr

WILMA'S BOY - broke after 150m hampering trailing runners losing ground. Broke again near the 750m losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on two occasions prior to resuming. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Slow,never tacked on

CONFESSIONAL - the required veterinary clearance was received. Trailed the field throughout and was retired from the event near the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards spoke with trainer/driver A Clark regarding the tactics he adopted during the race. After hearing the explanation of Mr Clark Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry to give the matter further consideration. The gelding was stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming due to an unsatisfactory performance. Mr Clark advised Stewards it was his intention to spell CONFESSIONAL following today's run.

Cght 3wd,rear otr 1200,gone 700

CONFESSIONAL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1900m. Raced wide until being restrained to the rear near the 1100m. Weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Detachd,7th,3bk otr,wd,flat,brk

CONFESSIONAL - broke passing the 150m losing its chance.

Tackd on bell,parkd,foldd str

CONFESSIONAL - slow in the early stages. Weakened in the run home.

10th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 600,brk 250m

CONFESSIONAL - broke near the 250m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resumng.

11th,6bk otr,wd rear,no impact mid

MR LOVE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver B Hope advised he had been unable to make ground after starting from a 20m handicap and having to race wide from the 600m.

4bk otr-1x1.off,bold,led,nabbd

4bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,askd,fght,fdd

MR LOVE - trotted roughly in the run home.

4th,prkd,ld,trld 2200,off,too sharp

MR LOVE - driver B Hope was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.

6th otr,3-bk,wd 450,ran home nicely

Dist 7th,4bk otr,wdst tn,handy wdst

MR LOVE - pre-race warmed.

5th,1x1 650,trld tn,did best inr

4-3bk otr,up,prkd 600,dug in well

1x1-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,no threat

TARRAGINDI - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver N Williamson advised he was disappointed with the effort and the gelding was slow to recover. Mr Williamson further advised he would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and would notify Stewards of the results.

Last,3w,led bell,too big

TARRAGINDI - driver N Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Last,3w cvr 450,unwound late

7th,1x1,prkd,ld 800,fght,run down

TARRAGINDI - struck track markers leaving the final bend. Junior driver O Kite was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

Out well,pressd 2 lead,too powerful

TARRAGINDI - driver O Kite advised that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Out fast,soon 1x1,3w,led,too big

TARRAGINDI - started wider on the track than its allocated barrier 1 on the 30m line. Driver O Kite was issued with a warning to ensure he starts further down the track when drawn barrier 1. Shifted out in the run home having to be straightened.

Last,3w,parkd 1000,tidy chase

3wd,prkd,ld 850,kickd,held best

TARRAGINDI - raced wide early. Lay outwards throughout the run home dictating WATERLOO STATION wider on the track despite the efforts of driver M Williamson. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until driver B Butt (WATERLOO STATION) placed 2nd, confirmed his chances of finishing ahead of TARRAGINDI had not been affected and he did not wish to proceed with a protest.

Up,ld 2100,held ld,joind tn,swampd

TARRAGINDI - struck a track marker leaving the final bend. Driver M Williamson was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

4th,prkd 2000,took over tn,easy

Brk 2500,4bk otr,3wd,prkd,bravest

PRESTIGIOUS - broke in the early stages losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

3-4bk inr,3wd cvr 600,smart mid

PRESTIGIOUS - checked by a breaking runner near the 600m. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Brk,detachd,rough,brk 1450,pulld up

PRESTIGIOUS - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly passing the 1600m then broke passing the 1450m losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the left front heel.

Prkd,ld,hassld,trld,held up,easy

A false start was declared due to PRESTIGIOUS charging the barrier despite the efforts of driver K Butt with the barrier strand becoming entangled around the horse's front legs. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Led,trail 2100,tidy chase

8-7th,1x1 1800,off 350 then brk

PRESTIGIOUS - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

5bk inr,to 1x1 1400,swooped,yes

Brk,detached,never caught up

RESOLVE - broke at the start and shifted inwards crowding an inside runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

5bk inr,3-4-3bk otr,held up,battld

RESOLVE - driver A Butt reported the mare had raced lethargically and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk,rear inr,3bk otr,off,solid mid

RESOLVE - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Bk otr,3w train bell,nice chase

RESOLVE - the required veterinary clearance was received. Raced wide with cover from the 1200m. Inconvenienced near the 150m.

Slow away,rear otr,brk 275m,no hope

RESOLVE - broke near the 300m losing its chance.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,outfinished str

RESOLVE - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dickie advised that the mare had been required to work too hard when racing without cover throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

4th,3-bk inr,off to ld 1150,gallant

6th inr,1x1 1150,off,ld 100,cut dwn

1x1,prkd,1x1 900,off,solid bid mid

5bk otr,3wd 600,off,kept coming,yes

RESOLVE - checked by a breaking runner near the 800m.

9-8th,5bk otr,3wd rear,imprvd,tight

The start was delayed due to MIDNIGHT DASH becoming fractious and turning sideways. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3bk otr-1x1,prkd 1100-tn,fght well

3bk otr,4bk,3bk inr tn,held up,flew

MIDNIGHT DASH - held up final bend and early in the run home.

8th inr,6-bk,off,chkd 400,btld clsr

MIDNIGHT DASH - hampered near the 400m.

5th pegs,3-bk,closed boldly on inr

Dist 6th,3bk otr 1100,tried hard

3rd,4th 1700,prkd 800,fght,bestd

Eased,4-5bk inr,off 600,thru,ok inr

6th,prkd,1x1 1200,kept giving mid

5-6th,1x1,urgd 400,whackd away

MAUI - 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 on 11 October up to and including 18 October 2026 (3 days).

6th,1x1,prkd 1200,1x1,sound mid

4th,3bk inr,off 200,handy thru mid

1x1,parkd 1600,fgt on,fadd late

10-9th,4-6bk inr,off rear,battld

6th,6bk inr,4bk 600,short bid inr

Mid-bk otr,angld trn,fair wd

MAUI - driver D McCormick was issued with a warning after using his whip free of the rein in the early stages of the run home.

Soon 3pegs,soon broke,detachd

MAUI - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Out fast,soon led,trail,solid bid

MAUI - lay inwards final bend contacting several track markers.

6-7bk otr,rear inr tn,off,imprvd wd

GEORGE ELIOT - held up early in the run home.

Brk,detachd,rear inr,battled at bk

GEORGE ELIOT - broke at the start losing ground.

9th,8bk inr 900,off,held up,late wd

GEORGE ELIOT - held up until late in the run home.

4-5bk inr,4bk otr,warmd up wdst

Mid-bk otr,batld away at rear

Trld-4bk inr,5bk,3bk otr,fair mid

Gate spd,trld,thru,tried hard inr

GEORGE ELIOT - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

5th,prkd,3wd,prkd 800,fght gamely

GEORGE ELIOT - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1000m after GEORGE ELIOT raced wider on the track when PORT PEGASUS shifted ground outwards. After viewing the replays it was established that driver J Morrison (PORT PEGASUS) had commenced his outwards movement prior to GEORGE ELIOT reaching his sulky wheel and accordingly Stewards took the matter no further.

4th,4bk inr,off tn,waitd,big mid-wd

GEORGE ELIOT - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Came together with BRING ON THE MUSCLE late in the run home.

4th,4-3bk inr,4bk otr,useful wd

GEORGE ELIOT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m.

Slow/chkd,7th,1x1,flat 700,gone

HILLBILLY BLUES - crowded at the start when runners either side shifted ground and then was hampered shortly after by breaking runners. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Curtin reported he had been having steering difficulties. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

6th inr,prkd,ld 1400,swampd 150 out

HILLBILLY BLUES - when questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy advised his mid race move had taken its toll over the concluding stages.

8th otr,1x1,4-bk,brk 800m,not in it

HILLBILLY BLUES - broke near the 800m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

5th,prkd,ld 2200,dictated,cght 75m

Nice sit otr,wd 450,failed to spark

HILLBILLY BLUES - weakened leaving the final turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy could offer no explanation for the disappointing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no findings of significance on endoscopy. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk start,6th gap.left 2nd 350m,brk

HILLBILLY BLUES - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Broke near the 200m losing its chance.

Wd,cut breeze,into ld 300,reeled in

Chkd,tacked on,4-bk otr,4w tn,sound

HILLBILLY BLUES - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.