Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

3wd,prkd,3bk otr 800,3wd tn,stoic

HINEMOANA - raced wide early.

Cght prkd,1x1 1500,held up,good mid

HINEMOANA - held up early in the run home.

Chkd,5th inr,3-bk,off,wd top,fin on

HINEMOANA - hampered when an inside runner shifted outwards at the start and was slightly back from position.

Wd cvr,up prkd 800,jostled,stuck on

RIPPLES - raced wide early and middle stages.

1x1,3-bk,wd 1300,prkd 900,wknd out

RIPPLES - driver L McCarthy was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for speaking with another driver when parading in the pre-race circle.

Gun run mrks,off top,reeled ldr in

5bk otr,sent 3wd 450,bold bid wd

SONG OF SEAS - over-raced passing the 1350m and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of MIKI'S DEAL with a trailing runner being hampered. Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation into the manner in which driver R May drove over the concluding stages.

Soon 4pegs,inside runs,handy fin

MIKI'S DEAL - held up final bend.

Bk otr,peeld 800,chkd 500,peakd

SKINNY DIPPIN - shifted outwards near the 500m checking EBONEZY and SEEKING CLARITY which broke, with MIKI'S DEAL and JUSTAWEESIP also being hampered. Driver K Green defended a charge that she drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after considering submissions on penalty imposed a suspension of Ms Green's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 1 May up to and including 10 May 2026 (5 days).

Soon trld,flat 500,faded out tn

MIKI'S DEAL - over-raced and hung outwards for a distance passing the 1500m. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised he was disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. Trainer B Gray advised he will have blood tests taken from the filly in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Mid,parkd bell,up,fght well

Wd cvr bk of mid,up prkd,too gritty

ALL OF ME - raced wide through the middle stages before progressing to the lead near the 1000m. Shifted inwards late in the run home when to the inside of MIKI'S DEAL, which also shifted inwards. Stewards held an investigation into the incident and, after viewing the replays and hearing from Driver C Dalgety, were unable to attribute sole responsibility to MIKI'S DEAL so took the matter no further.

Gt spd,trail,out trn,easy work

6bk otr,3-4wd cvr,fading from 500

MIKI'S DEAL - raced wide with cover from the 900m. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

3bk otr,3wd cvr,prkd 900,peakd 100

THE QUEENS GAMBIT - raced wide through the middle stages.

9th,5bk otr,3-4wd,sound in mid

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,wd 450,no pick-up

4-5bk otr,rough 1100,rear inr,ok

THE QUEENS GAMBIT - broke near the 1100m checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

Parkd,denied lead,fght well,fadd lt

Led,4bk inr 1000,buried tn,ok inr

Wd,prkd 1100,cvr 800,no final kick

WAT NEXT - raced wide early.

Ld,trld 1900,off 300,pounced,too gd

Prkd,ld,trld,1x1 800,wd 650,ld,game

WAT NEXT - lay outwards early in the run home having to be straightened by Driver M Purdon.

10th otr,wd cvr rear 1300,no pickup

WAT NEXT - raced wide from the 1300m.

3-bk otr,wd cvr 850,chkd,out of it

WAT NEXT - pre-race warmed. Checked near the 800m losing ground.

Eased,wd cvr rear,posted 1050,solid

WAT NEXT - raced wide throughout and without cover from the 1000m.

3-bk mrks,thru top,ran home stoutly

ALECTO - had to be steadied near the 1450m when WAT NEXT shifted inwards simultaneously to this runner progressing forward.

Up,prkd,ld-3bk inr,off tn,tidy mid

7bk otr,wdst rear tn,got going wdst

ALL OF ME - hampered near the 1350m.

Disp. ld,1x1 1650,3-bk,btn 700m out

ALL OF ME - pre-race warmed. Commenced to weaken from the 700m. Driver C Dalgety could offer no tangible explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities or findings of significance on endoscopy. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the filly in the coming days with Stewards to follow up.

3-bk mrks,1x1 700,wd top,stout fin

ALL OF ME - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards rounding the final bend then continued to lay inwards throughout the run home.

Wd,5bk otr,up,prkd 800,flat,fght on

ALL OF ME - the required veterinary clearance was received. Raced wide early.

Wd,made ld,trld bell,flat 900m,p/up

ALL OF ME - raced wide early. Weakened from the 1000m hampering trailing runners and was retired from the event. Driver C Dalgety admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion near the 1000m. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Dalgety could offer no tangible reason. A post-race endoscopy detected a degree of mucus that may have affected the horse's racing performance. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing again.

5th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,ld bell,cght 50

ALL OF ME - raced wide through the middle stages before progressing to the lead near the 1000m. Shifted inwards late in the run home when to the inside of MIKI'S DEAL, which also shifted inwards. Stewards held an investigation into the incident and, after viewing the replays and hearing from Driver C Dalgety, were unable to attribute sole responsibility to MIKI'S DEAL so took the matter no further.

9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 850,chal,denied

3wd cvr,up,ld 1000,held on best

CHERISH ME - raced wide early.

1x1-3bk otr,3wd 400,dashd,missd

CHERISH ME - raced wide early. Hung inwards rounding the first bend. Again hung inwards rounding the final bend and throughout the run home causing driver C Dalgety difficulty.

Found 1x1,off tn,smart chase mid

CHERISH ME - lay inwards throughout the run home.

Up,prkd,ld 1300,tackld tn,fght,just

CHERISH ME - the murphy blind was removed prior to the start after warming up unfavourably. Raced wide early.

Soon ld,dictated,kicked 500,ran clr

Wd,rolled to ld 1600,too many guns

CHERISH ME - raced wide early.

12th otr,wd cvr 800,1x1,off,up late

Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd tn,just cght

Trld-3bk inr,4bk,held up,off,smart

Soon 3bk inr,off tn,whackd away

LOUS PINUP GIRL - the required veterinary clearance was received. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Eased,7bk otr,chkd,brk 1100,done

LOUS PINUP GIRL - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Williams. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Hampered and broke near the 1100m losing all chance.

4bk inr,off 400,held up tn-100,good

LOUS PINUP GIRL - held up rounding the final bend. Again held up early and middle stages of the run home.

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 800,kept coming

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,off,bold mid

LOUS PINUP GIRL - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,off,useful

LOUS PINUP GIRL - held up early in the run home.

5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,kept coming wd

LOUS PINUP GIRL - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,5-bk otr 1300,wd 425,wdr,kept on

Eased,3-6bk inr,off,3wd cvr,battld

SONG OF SEAS - paced roughly as the start was effected losing ground. Weakened final bend.

6bk otr,3-4wd rear,honest mid

SONG OF SEAS - over-raced passing the 1350m and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of MIKI'S DEAL with a trailing runner being hampered. Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation into the manner in which driver R May drove over the concluding stages.

6th,3bk otr 1200,off,flew,missd

SONG OF SEAS - the boring pole was removed prior to the start due to breaking in the preliminary. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

Eased,rear inr,prkd 1150,ld,cut dwn

6th,3bk otr,hooked wdst,flew past

QUEEN LIZZY - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was slightly disappointed with the effort however it was the filly's first start back after a spell and would derive benefit from the race. Miss Ottley defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging she drove carelessly when shifting ground inwards near the 1250m when insufficiently clear of SONG OF SEAS (R May) which had to be restrained and losing its position. After considering the evidence presented by all parties and reviewing the incident from all available camera angles, the Adjudicative Committee was not satisfied that the charge had been established to the required standard and accordingly dismissed the charge.

3wd,prkd 1300,trld 500,off,toughest

SONG OF SEAS - raced wide early.

Slw,rear,impr inr,beat slows in gap

SONG OF SEAS - back from the unruly position at the start.

1x1,prkd 1250-tn,gritty bid,bestd

6th,1x1 1500,off tn,went on by

SONG OF SEAS - paced roughly in the score up and was back from the unruly position at the start.

Trld,held trld,flat 400,wilted inr

LIZZIE BORDEN - struck several track markers near the 1500m when crowded for racing room by CATH which shifted ground inwards. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3wd cvr,prkd 1200-tn,vry brave,cght

LIZZIE BORDEN - the required veterinary clearance was received. Raced wide early.

5th,1x1 1400,prkd 600,fght,peakd

Eased,6bk otr,3wd 600,fght well wd

Gate spd,prkd 1700-tn,felt pinch

LIZZIE BORDEN - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,prkd,ld 1250,mastered shadows

3-4bk inr,off,4bk otr,wd rear tn,ok

LIZZIE BORDEN - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort. Connections advised they would give consideration to sending the filly for a spell.

3wd cvr,prkd,1x1,askd tn,pluggd mid

CATH - raced wide early.

Up,ld bid,prkd,flat,big 2nd wind

LIZZIE BORDEN - struck several track markers near the 1500m when crowded for racing room by CATH which shifted ground inwards. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3bk inr,off 350,held up,smart mid

CATH - junior driver S Hill admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home with the hearing adjourned until the Banks Peninsula TC meeting on Sunday 20 September 2026.

4w,pressed to ld 1650,hdd 150m,fght

CATH - raced wide early.

Ld untested,got terms,too many guns

CATH - lay outwards rounding the final bend. Despite this driver S Hill was advised to make a better effort to maintain a straight course in future.

Held ld,tackld,joind tn,fght,hdd

Gate spd,led-3bk inr,off tn,flew

CATH - over-raced when being restrained passing the 1300m. Driver S Hill was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.