Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

4bk otr the trip,wd rear tn,1-paced

Prkd,into ld 1800,joined tn,gallant

Trld,3bk inr 1100,off 700,1-paced

BETTOR BELLE - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3rd,up,led 1300,joind tn,fght,hdd

Wd,prkd,into ld 1250,hdd 200m,fght

Soon ld,trld 1300,thru,went close

BETTOR BELLE - came together with SECRET WISH just prior to the finish when both runners shifted ground marginally.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,swpt up wd,fgt

3bk otr,angld 4wd tn,cheeky wd

1x1,chkd,4-bk 1100,wd cvr rear,fair

COOL FOR CATS - checked by a breaking runner entering the first turn.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1150,failed to stick

COOL FOR CATS - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened in the run home.

1x1,shffld,wd cvr 950,wdr,no pickup

COOL FOR CATS - raced wide from the 900m.

Prkd,up,ld 1150,hdd 600,gone

COOL FOR CATS - lay inwards when weakening final bend striking track markers. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the filly had hung on various occasions during the running and he was disappointed with the effort. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3 & 4-bk inr,off 750,wd cvr,up post

8th otr,4-bk,wd 600,4w,chkd,game wd

COOL FOR CATS - raced four wide from the 550m. Lay outwards rounding the final bend.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,found line mid

Eased,4bk inr,off tn,tight,flew inr

WAR CRY - held up final bend and again in the middle stages of the run home.

6th,3-bk inr 1900,held up,off,stout

WAR CRY - checked when having to take evasive action to avoid a breaking runner entering the first turn.

9th otr,wd cvr 900,4w cvr,stout fin

Wd cvr rear,4-bk otr,wd cvr,6w,tidy

WAR CRY - raced wide early.

7th otr,3-bk,wd 750,no pickup,green

WAR CRY - raced wide without cover from the 750m. Raced greenly final bend. Weakened in the run home.

Prkd,cvr 1450,3-bk,wd 550,stern fin

Gate spd,ld 1700,fght,brave,nabbd

Eased,5th,prkd 1200,ld tn,held best

Soon 3bk inr,waited,never clear

CATH - held up throughout the run home. Driver S Hill advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3rd inr,3-bk 1400,bold fin on mrks

CATH - held up leaving the final bend.

3bk otr,up,prkd-1x1,held up,fair

RIPPLES - held up final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised the filly may not have handled the track conditions and would take benefit from the race.

6th otr,1x1 bell,off,pounced,nailed

RIPPLES - lay inwards early and middle stages of the run home having to be corrected.

Straight to ld,dictated,held gamely

THE QUEENS GAMBIT - over-raced and lay inwards near the 900m. Lay inwards and was awkwardly placed to the back of RIPPLES, which had shied outwards, then when being steadied over-reacted and struck a knee breaking near the 300m losing ground hampering trailing runners. Connections advised they would be making gear changes.

4bk otr,3wd cvr 900,tried hard mid

Eased,dist 6th,prkd 900,gritty,fdd

MIKI'S DEAL - hung inwards and paced roughly in the early stages losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance trainer B Gray advised he would have the filly examined by his veterinarian in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Trld,prkd 1150,ld 600,too gritty

Soon 1x1,out trn,chargd on by

Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard

Gt spd,led,slow tempo,zippd home

TREACHEROUS ME - lay out throughout the run home having to be straightened by driver N Williamson.

5th,to 1x1 1150,prkd 500,gritty bid

TREACHEROUS ME - lay outwards rounding the final bend.

Straight to ld,dictated,unrelenting

Up,ld,trld 1150,off,3wd tn,gd,fdd

THE QUEENS GAMBIT - over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the filly had to work too hard early with the effort taking its toll.

Wd,prkd,into ld bell,cut bk 75m out

Gun run mrks,keen,brk 300,bt slws

THE QUEENS GAMBIT - over-raced and lay inwards near the 900m. Lay inwards and was awkwardly placed to the back of RIPPLES, which had shied outwards, then when being steadied over-reacted and struck a knee breaking near the 300m losing ground hampering trailing runners. Connections advised they would be making gear changes.

Ld untested,dictated,kicked clear

THE QUEENS GAMBIT - over-raced middle stages. Lay outwards rounding the final bend. Driver C Dalgety reported that he didn't activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

4bk inr,off,prkd 1300,honest mid

3-4bk inr,cartd bk 400,tried hard

SECRET WISH - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Off gate,last,angld wide,nice late

SECRET WISH - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Ld out,trld 1250,thru,stout on mrks

Prkd,led 1300,fght,bravest on line

BETTOR BELLE - came together with SECRET WISH just prior to the finish when both runners shifted ground marginally.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,thru,smart

5bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,felt pinch tn

Eased,wd rear 1700,prkd,gallant bid

LIZZIE BORDEN - lay inwards in the score up and over the early stages when being restrained towards the rear. Lay in again near the 1700m when shifting out off the back of RIVER contacting that runner's sulky wheel which punctured. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

Gate spd,trld 1700,thru,comfy

LIZZIE BORDEN - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gt spd,trail,charged on by

Led,held ld,fght tn,hdd 150,good

LIZZIE BORDEN - pre-race warmed.

Led,trld 1650,waitd,shot thru inr

WAT NEXT - pre-race warmed.

Up,led,trld 1700,thru,had chance

WAT NEXT - placed in restricted room and struck a track marker near the 350m.

Up,ld,trld 1500,held up,flew inr

Gt spd,led,headed,smart innr

Gt spd,led,captured 200,fadd

Into trail early,3-bk 1250,no punch

HAVTIMEWILLFLY - weakened early in the run home.

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,very brave

ALECTO - raced wide without cover from the 900m.

3-bk otr,chkd,wd 1400,posted,wilted

ALECTO - checked by a breaking runner entering the first turn. Raced wide from the 1350m when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by LIZZIE BORDEN. Weakened final turn.

Esed,wd cvr rear,wdst top,fght well

ALECTO - raced wide from the 1050m. Lay in leaving the final turn having to be corrected.

Gun run mrks,off tn,upper hand late

Ld out,trld 1300,thru,bold bid mrks

ALECTO- Lay in and contacted a track marker near the 250m .

Prkd,cvr,wd 1200,prkd bell,outkickd

Cght wd,up prkd 1050,chkd 300m,game

RIPPLES - shied outwards near the 300m despite the efforts of the driver, locking wheels with ALECTO, hampering outside and trailing runners. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners. A protest was lodged under Rule 869(A)(2) against 1st placing being awarded to RIPPLES (B Orange) by Driver C Alford (ALECTO) alleging interference near the 300m. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest and placings were duly authorised.

5th,1x1,left prkd 1250,ld 200,smart

ALECTO - lay inwards in the run home.