Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

4bk otr-1x1,3bk 700,up tn,dashd

Trld,brk 2200,3bk inr,off 400,good

ONE OVER DA LINE - broke near the 2200m losing ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Prkd,led 1800,joind tn,swallowd up

ONE OVER DA LINE - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised in his opinion the gelding had failed to back up from its previous start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3bk inr,held up,solid,brk,disqualfd

ONE OVER DA LINE - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home and trotted roughly passing the 150m. Broke late in the run home and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging the gelding was lapped on at the finish by CLYDE, PAIGE and MAVIS JONES. After viewing the replays driver J Dunn did not contest the protest and ONE OVER DA LINE was relegated to 6th placing by the Stewards.

Parkd,led,trail,out turn,tidy bid

Prkd,ld 1800,trld 1200,thru,fair

ONE OVER DA LINE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1500,held on gamely

Chkd,9th,wd cvr,prkd 850,brk in 4th

ROYAL ROCK - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Broke again near the 150m losing its chance.

Prkd,3-bk inr 2000,thru,strong mrks

ROYAL ROCK - trainer J Morrison was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with a whip.

Wd,5-bk otr,9th top,plggd past slws

ROYAL ROCK - raced wide early.

Deep pegs,last innr trn,nice wn clr

ROYAL ROCK - over-raced middle stages. Held up until late in the run home.

Mid-bk otr,angld turn,handy fin

ROYAL ROCK - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Morrison advised that after racing wide in the early stages the entire had got further back than anticipated during the running however had finished the race off strongly, adding he was pleased with the effort.

7th otr,1x1 1600,off,ran on stoutly

DIAMOND HARBOUR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1750m.

Brk,7-bk otr,wd cvr rear 600,plggd

DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

12th otr,4w 600,wdst top,rough,fair

DIAMOND HARBOUR - trotted roughly passing the 1600m losing ground.

7th inr,4-bk 1800,off,blkd,late bid

DIAMOND HARBOUR - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Rough/brk,tacked on,wd cvr 8th,game

DIAMOND HARBOUR - trotted roughly in the early stages before breaking losing ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

11th inr,6-bk,held up,off,steady wd

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

7th inr,4-bk,brk 1050m,rough,p/up

DIAMOND HARBOUR - broke near the 1050m losing ground. Trotted roughly and weakened from the 800m and was retired from the race. When questioned regarding the performance trainer K James advised the gelding would be freshened and returned to the trials prior to resuming. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Wd,3-bk otr,rough,brk 950m,no hope

DIAMOND HARBOUR - trotted roughly rounding the first bend. Broke near the 900m losing all chance.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,chall,outkicked

DIAMOND HARBOUR - the undercheck was removed prior to the start after breaking. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

3rd inr,3-bk bell,off top,bold late

8th,4bk otr 1600,shuffled,off,good

WAIHEMO HANNAH - held up final bend. Driver R Harrison accidentally dropped a rein for a short distance near the 700m.

Soon 3bk inr,waitd,edgd closr inr

Paced early,broken up,pulled up

WAIHEMO HANNAH - switched to a pace at the start losing all chance and was retired from the race.

8th,3-5bk otr,angld,battld wdst

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,solid mid

WAIHEMO HANNAH - lay inwards having to be straightened by driver J Dunn placing an inside runner in restricted room after 100m.

Trld,3bk inr 1900,waitd,good,tight

Wd,made ld,trld 1400,off,outfinishd

Brk early 2nd,tailed off,not a hope

SPOTLIGHT - refused to come up into its position causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Trld,shffld,1x1 1500,off top,steady

Prkd,ld,3-bk 1400,flat 400,no spark

7th otr,3-bk 1300,wd cvr 400,fin on

SPOTLIGHT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.

Trld-3bk inr,waited,honest up inr

4 & 5-bk mrks,off,ran home stoutly

ROYAL DIEDRE - shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing inside runners in restricted room with SPOTLIGHT having to be restrained and striking track markers. Stewards opened and adjourned an enquiry into this incident.

Soon brk,detachd,nvr cght up

SPOTLIGHT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Ld out,trld 1300,thru,too many guns

SPOTLIGHT - trainer K Townley was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race with blinds which had not been notified. Over-raced middle stages.

4th,3-bk inr 1600,fght well on inr

1x1-3bk otr,off tn,steady in mid

9-8th,3-4bk otr,inr 500,battld inr

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages.

Trld-5bk inr,3bk otr-1x1,fair mid

5bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,gritty wd

10L off start,6bk inr,held up,ok

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Slow,3-4th,4bk inr,off,solid mid-wd

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - trotted roughly early stages.

3wd cvr,postd,prkd 1100,wilted

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - held up rounding the final bend. Stewards questioned driver C DeFilippi regarding his decision to shift inwards at that stage of the race. Mr DeFilippi explained that he felt his runner was under pressure and therefore elected to obtain cover behind the favoured ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL, which was still travelling well at the time. He further stated that he was disappointed with the manner in which his horse finished the race. After considering Mr DeFilippi's explanation and reviewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied that his actions were not unreasonable under the circumstances and determined that no further action was warranted.

5th,1x1,brk,7th,1x1,3-bk,4w tn,game

BEVRON - held up final bend. Checked and broke near the 350m when placed in restricted room between ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL and the breaking GINAS MAJESTY losing all chance. Stewards will speak to driver R Crawford regarding this in the coming days.

Slow,4bk inr,off tn,imprvd ok mid

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - lay inwards rounding the first bend.

4th,4-bk inr,1x1,prkd,ld 700,too gd

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - lay outwards for a distance passing the 700m. Again lay outwards over the concluding stages.

5th otr,prkd,ld,trld 1400,stout inr

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - began awkwardly.

4th,left prkd 1700,unable to stick

CALL DUDLEY - fractious prior to the start.

Brk,wd,prkd,trld 1850,brk 400,done

CALL DUDLEY was fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke at the start losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance.

Wd,soon ld,dictated,gunned dwn late

Blew the start badly,out of action

CALL DUDLEY - broke at the start losing all chance.

Prkd,ld,trld 1700,waitd,off,solid

Up,led,trld 1700,thru,solid,bestd

Trld,up,ld 1900,kickd tn,no worries

CALL DUDLEY - lay outwards throughout the run home.

Led,trld 2000,off tn,tried hard mid

Brk,6th,3bk inr 800,off 400,sound

CALL DUDLEY - shifted inwards abruptly as the start was effected checking an inside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke in the early stages losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation when breaking in the early stages.

Bk otr,angld trn,made gd ground

BARRYTOWN - fractious in the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

7th otr,left prkd 2600,dropped away

9th otr,3bk bell,off,bttld away

10th otr,6-bk bell,wd 650,no pickup

Trld-3bk inr,trld,off tn,smart mid

BARRYTOWN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend

Wd,ld,trld,3-bk 1750,off,stout wdst

Made ld,dictated terms,gathered in

BARRYTOWN - lay outwards leaving the final bend having to be corrected by driver T Williams.

Prkd,pshd to ld 1900,set terms,cght

Slow,6th,1x1,prkd,fght well mid

BARRYTOWN - had to be steadied near the 1700m after a slight easing of the pace.

Soon trail,flat 600,fadd away

SILVESTER - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Into trail,brk 1850,brk 350 in 11th

SILVESTER - hung inwards and broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance.

7th otr,4-bk,wd 500,bttld away gap

Rear inr,brk 1700,nvr caught up

SILVESTER - broke rounding the first bend losing considerable ground.

Into trail early,off,fght best late

Prkd,ld 1850,brk 1150,out of action

SILVESTER - trainer G Telfer advised the gelding has had a hock treated since last racing. Broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 1100m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Trld out,4-bk 1950,flat 600m,brk up

SILVESTER - began awkwardly. Trotted roughly in the early stages. Broke passing the 500m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Broke/bauked,lost plenty,huge

CLOTILDE WAINWRIGHT - stood on the mark and retreated backwards as the start was effected and was then hampered losing considerable ground.

Slow,dist 8th,4bk inr,honest mid

CLOTILDE WAINWRIGHT - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start losing ground.

Bk otr,3w,parkd 900,fght well

CLOTILDE WAINWRIGHT - trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver N Williamson reported he did not activate the removable deafeners as a consequence.

Mid otr,3w,led bell,trail,too big

CLOTILDE WAINWRIGHT - Driver N Williamson reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk badly,well bk,ran on,peakd

CLOTILDE WAINWRIGHT - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Broke again in the run home losing all chance.

Wide,mid,1x1,parkd,easy in strgt

CLOTILDE WAINWRIGHT - raced wide early. Driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.

Slow,bk,into 1x1 bell,nice chase

CLOTILDE WAINWRIGHT - pre-race warmed.

4-5pegs,hld up 600,hld up trn,fair

JORDAN ANNE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

4th,off 500,ran on ok

3-4bk inr,held up,weaved well inr

JORDAN ANNE - held up early in the run home,

10th otr,4-bk,wd 500,ran on nicely

Gate spd,ld 1750,kickd,just grabbd

Up,ld,trld 1750,thru,smart inr

Prkd,ld 2000,kickd,just held on

3rd,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,fair inr

Parkd,1x1 bell,stayd in,fair fin

8th inr,5-bk bell,held up,brk 325m

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke near the 350m losing all chance.

Prkd,brk 2200,12th,6bk inr,fading

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Slow/brk,6bk inr,6th,bt slows rear

SPECIAL EFFECTS - trotted roughly over the early stages.

Brk early in 6th,tailed off,no hope

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke after 100m losing all chance.

Up,ld,trld,brk 2100,5bk otr,steady

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke near the 2100m losing ground. Weakened early in the run home.

Slow,4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,bt slows

Brk twice early,12th gap,not a hope

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 1700m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Up,ld,trld 2000,off tn,dashd best

Found 1x1,there to 350,solid mid

SHEILA LAXON - co-trainers B & T White were issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to their sulky. Lay inwards when BILLY KIMBER shifted outwards near the 100m becoming awkwardly placed close to that runner's sulky.

Blew the start badly,pulled up

SHEILA LAXON - broke at the start losing all chance.

4th,prkd,ld 1500,dictated,cght late

8th,3bk otr,flat 500,no extra

SHEILA LAXON - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Broke start,detached after

SHEILA LAXON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Wd,parkd,led,trail,easy up lane

SHEILA LAXON - raced wide early.

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,too game

Brk,9th 1500,4bk inr,off,battld wd

ALOTOFTROUBLE - connections advised the mare would be racing without front shoes. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

Gun run mrks,held up,off,stout inr

ALOTOFTROUBLE - connections advised the mare would be racing without front shoes. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

10th otr,4-bk,3-bk 900,no final zip

Soon 5bk otr,shuffled,steady mid

Up,1x1,prkd 1600,1x1 700,steady

Soon ld,set all terms,thwarted late

Soon ld,dictated,hdd 250,tried hard

Lead bid,prkd,stuck there,gone 400

Prkd,no cvr1x1 500,whackd away

7th,4-5bk inr,4bk 600,pluggd

Distant,10th,detachd,battld rear

RACHMANINOV - hampered by PRINCESS SADIE for a distance near the 1600m.

5th,1x1,up,prkd 700,fght,peakd

4th,4bk inr,waitd,off 400,steady

10th inr,off,4-bk otr,wd cvr,no fin

Soon brk,always detachd after

ROCK LOBSTER - broke at the start losing all chance.