Ashburton Trotting Club Inc
Monday, 28 October
Meeting: ASHBURTON FLYING STAKES MEETING (Day 1)
Last updated 28/10/2024 at 13:24 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
MID-CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS LADIES SPRINT (MOB PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES MOBILE, 1700m
For 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Notifiable Gear Changes: Advance Party: BL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Captaintreacherous-Oh Tara(by Real Desire)
- Owners:
- B H Sinclair, A D Sinclair
- Breeder:
- B H Sinclair, A D Sinclair
- Comment:
- Earnest attempt at Addington from this draw. Big straight helps. Top3/4.
Starts
9
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$25,958
Winning Stakes
$17,050
Win Dividend
$0.44
Place Dividend
$1.27
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 9 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Favourite | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Mobile | 9 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 9 | 2 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
R Close
14 days
8th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Mantra Blue
MR:1-57.8
56.5
2.6L
Trld-3bk inr,off,held up,honest inr
R Close
7 days
7th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-55.8
57.8
3.2L
Gate spd,trld,3bk 1200,off,imprvd
R Close
35 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Justcallmemiki
MR:1-57.5
57.4
2.9L
3-6bk inr,off mid tn,held up,dashd
R Close
7 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Evangalist
MR:1-58.3
56.7
0.6L
Gate spd,ld 1800,fght,run down
LAKELSA - hung outwards rounding the final bend and throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he would be recommending gear changes. Notwithstanding this Mr Close was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home. Mr Close was also warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
C Ferguson
12 days
4th up
3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
5/6
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-57.3
56.1
5L
Thru,4bk otr,wdst tn,smart wdst
LAKELSA - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C Ferguson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Art Major-Shimmy Shoes(by Bettor's Delight) [Art Jordan 3g(Art Major), Justacountrygal 4m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- A D Neumann, I M Neumann, V R L Neumann, Mrs E J Hintz, B W Clarke, J A Slack, S Langdon
- Breeder:
- Taffy Limited
- Comment:
- Good combos bait over the sprint trip & thereabouts in recent starts. Multiples.
Starts
60
Wins
8
Seconds
6
Thirds
10
Lifetime Stakes
$213,528
Winning Stakes
$81,325
Win Dividend
$0.71
Place Dividend
$0.79
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 59 | 8 | 16 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 13 | 1 | 6 |
Favourite | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 12 | 1 | 5 |
Mobile | 56 | 7 | 16 | Standing | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Left | 43 | 7 | 8 | Right | 17 | 1 | 8 |
Fresh90 | 6 | 2 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
J R Dunn
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Renegade
MR:1-56.2
55.9
4.4L
Prkd-3bk otr,off tn,imprvd mid
J R Dunn
14 days
5th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Mantra Blue
MR:1-57.8
56.5
2.3L
3bk otr,keen,3bk,off,unwound wd
J R Dunn
14 days
4th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/6
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-55.8
57.8
2.1L
Wd,5-6-5bk otr,wdst tn,smart wd
J R Dunn
14 days
3rd up
Up to & including R70 Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
5/5
Mr Kaplan
MR:1-57.1
57.6
7.5L
4-5bk otr,up,1x1 700,off,steady mid
J R Dunn
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ Mares R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/1
Cardi B
MR:1-57.7
56.7
6.7L
3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,felt pinch
DANCE TILL DAWN - lost ground rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the mare had been unsuited to starting from a wide barrier draw and having to improve wide on the track in the middle stages to race in the parked position combined with the fast tempo throughout.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Sunshine Beach-Woodlea DJ(by McArdle) [Woodlea Diego 7g(Gold Ace), Woodlea Rocks 2f(Johny Rock)]
- Owners:
- Mrs S M Twidle, T M Twidle
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Busy outing at Addington 13 Sep & tired late. Fair course/distance stats. Odds.
Starts
38
Wins
7
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$75,289
Winning Stakes
$48,675
Win Dividend
$1.28
Place Dividend
$0.98
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 33 | 4 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 5 | 3 | 1 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Mobile | 32 | 7 | 6 | Standing | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Left | 38 | 7 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 5 | 2 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
R Close
14 days
6th up
Up to & including R70 Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
3/4
Mr Kaplan
MR:1-57.1
57.6
9.9L
3wd,prkd,3bk 700,3wd 500,battld
CARDI B - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close was unable to provide any explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
M Williamson
5 days
5th up
4YO+ Mares R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/2
Ellie Franco
MR:1-57.7
56.7
Up,ld 1650,kickd,strung them out
R Holmes
16 days
4th up
3YO+ R41 to R57 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4/4
Fergalicious
MR:2-00.9
60.2
1.6L
10th,5bk otr,good inr-mid tn,tight
M Williamson
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R51 to R59 PACE Stand
2000m
Slushy
5/5
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-02.1
57.0
7L
Soon prkd,1x1 700,off tn,battled
R Holmes
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/7
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-57.9
59.6
5.1L
5bk otr,wd cvr tn,steady bid wd
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Sportswriter-April Rose(by Mach Three)
- Owners:
- J W Thomas, Mrs K Thomas
- Breeder:
- G D Smith
- Comment:
- Not at her best for now & query over early speed from the mobile. Stretched.
Starts
81
Wins
8
Seconds
8
Thirds
11
Lifetime Stakes
$140,867
Winning Stakes
$67,650
Win Dividend
$1.10
Place Dividend
$1.09
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 58 | 7 | 15 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Grass | 23 | 1 | 4 | Grass Wet | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 8 | 0 | 2 |
Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 2 | 3 |
Mobile | 41 | 1 | 9 | Standing | 40 | 7 | 10 |
Left | 78 | 7 | 18 | Right | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
R May
14 days
24th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/9
Mantra Blue
MR:1-57.8
56.5
7L
Eased,6-5bk inr,rear tn,steady
BOUDICA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R May. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
R May
14 days
23rd up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11/11
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-55.8
57.8
10L
5-6bk inr,buried tn,bt slows inr
Trainer T Thomas advised Stewards on 3 October BOUDICA has been treated for a virus since last racing.
R May
14 days
22nd up
Up to & including R70 Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
7/10
Mr Kaplan
MR:1-57.1
57.6
7.7L
Eased,5-7bk otr,3bk tn,steady inr
R May
7 days
21st up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
9/9
Double Time
MR:2-01.1
57.4
3.1L
Brk,4-6bk inr,5bk 1300,sound inr
BOUDICA - broke at the start losing ground.
R May
5 days
20th up
DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
15/15
Dalton Shard
MR:2-00.1
55.4
9.8L
1x1,prkd 2000,1x1 1200,tired 400
BOUDICA - weakened final bend.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Bettor's Delight-Democrat Party(by American Ideal) [Debutante Party 6m(Bettor's Delight), Republican Party 5h(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- F J Price, K V Price, E V Price, H L Price, T G Bell, B A Taine, G N Price, P J Gillies, P Wylaars, V O'Connell
- Breeder:
- F J Price, Mrs K V Price
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Branxholme with Nathan Williamson
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Downed a classy 3YO at Wyndham & largely impressive in spring. Place must.
Starts
30
Wins
6
Seconds
10
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$119,378
Winning Stakes
$48,329
Win Dividend
$0.64
Place Dividend
$1.53
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 30 | 6 | 15 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 9 | 3 | 5 |
Favourite | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Mobile | 30 | 6 | 15 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 24 | 4 | 13 | Right | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Fresh90 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
B Barclay
15 days
5th up
3YO+ R56 to R65 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
2/2
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-57.9
58.1
Bk otr,3w,1x1 1000,too slick
ADVANCE PARTY - out of position at the start. Driver B Barclay was warned for failing to maintain his barrier position.
N Williamson
6 days
4th up
3YO+ R50 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Slushy
3/3
South Seas Rock
MR:1-58.1
58.9
0.5L
Soon 4pegs,off 500,big chase
ADVANCE PARTY - held up by weakening runners rounding the final bend.
N Williamson
15 days
3rd up
Up to & including R70 Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
4/3
Mr Kaplan
MR:1-57.1
57.6
7.1L
5-6bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,felt pinch
N Williamson
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ R50 to R62 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1/1
Ultimate Challenge
MR:2-01.2
56.5
0.4L
4pegs trghout,inside runs,solid bid
ADVANCE PARTY - required assistance from an attendant when parading prior to the score up. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
N Williamson
97 days
1st up
R51 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/3
Terra Sancta
MR:1-58.5
57.0
1.3L
6th,1x1,1x2 bell,ran on well
N Williamson
12 days
16th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Sweet Diamond
MR:1-56.2
57.8
10L
Soon 3bk otr,off tn,offered little
ADVANCE PARTY - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver N Williamson advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with signs of muscle tie-up. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m A Rocknroll Dance-The Princess(by Falcon Seelster) [Cheddar's Princess 9m(Betterthancheddar), Sophia's Dream 4m(Bettor's Delight), Voodoo Priestess 8m(Auckland Reactor)]
- Owners:
- B A O'Meara, Ms R M O'Meara, W M Gormack
- Breeder:
- B A O'Meara, Ms R M O'Meara, W M Gormack, I E Hodson, M D Chappe
- Comment:
- Caught by #10 at Addington after working hard in front. Can go one better.
Starts
10
Wins
5
Seconds
4
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$68,010
Winning Stakes
$50,050
Win Dividend
$1.16
Place Dividend
$1.29
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 9 | 4 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 1 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Favourite | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Mobile | 9 | 4 | 4 | Standing | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Left | 10 | 5 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 16)
R Butt
14 days
2nd up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Mantra Blue
MR:1-57.8
56.5
1.8L
Gate spd,ld 1600,fght,run down 100
R Butt
175 days
1st up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Fernleigh Blackbird
MR:1-55.8
57.8
3bk otr-1x1,up tn,kpt coming,ld 80
PRINCESS MERITATEN - raced wide early.
R Butt
R41 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Hadron Collider
MR:1-57.8
56.6
R Butt
R58 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Harrison John
MR:2-00.9
56.8
R Butt
14 days
6th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Amore Infida
MR:1-55.7
55.6
Gate spd,ld 1800,kickd,too powerful
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Betterthancheddar-Time And Tide(by Mach Three) [Queen Lostris 10m(Roll With Joe), Sally O'Malley 9m(Art Official), Throwyaarmsaroundme 4g(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- P J Kane, M S Kane
- Breeder:
- P J Kane, M S Kane
- Comment:
- Bested late by #7 in late September. Has gate speed to use. Right in the fight.
Starts
37
Wins
7
Seconds
8
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$154,609
Winning Stakes
$88,750
Win Dividend
$0.79
Place Dividend
$1.08
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 35 | 7 | 13 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Grass | 2 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 13 | 2 | 3 |
Favourite | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 4 | 4 |
Mobile | 35 | 7 | 13 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Left | 18 | 5 | 7 | Right | 19 | 2 | 8 |
Fresh90 | 5 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 13)
B Orange
14 days
3rd up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-55.8
57.8
1.6L
Gate spd,prkd,ld 1200,kickd,cght
B Orange
28 days
2nd up
Up to & including R70 Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
2/2
Fernleigh Blackbird
MR:1-57.1
57.6
Gate spd,ld,set terms,held well
S Ottley
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Trump Card
MR:1-58.7
57.2
B Orange
133 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2/2
Black Mach
MR:2-02.6
57.4
3bk inr,held up tn,off,flew wdst
MR KAPLAN - lay inwards when held up for clear racing room early in the run home.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Sweet Lou-Rhythmic Rose(by Holmes Hanover) [Mach Time 11g(Mach Three), Rhythm N Blues 10g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Seaside Rose 3f(Downbytheseaside), Secret Desire 15m(Real Desire), Tempo Rose 8m(Bettor's Delight), The Sportsman 6g(Sportswriter), Yankee Dancer 7m(American Ideal)]
- Owners:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd, Stonewall Stud No.17 Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd
- Comment:
- Chased well at Addington in best run this spring. Draw no help. First4s.
Starts
34
Wins
8
Seconds
4
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$148,480
Winning Stakes
$97,828
Win Dividend
$0.65
Place Dividend
$0.92
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 34 | 8 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Favourite | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Mobile | 34 | 8 | 9 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 27 | 8 | 8 | Right | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
T Williams
14 days
3rd up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/5
Mantra Blue
MR:1-57.8
56.5
2.4L
4bk inr,off,1x1 800,off,useful mid
T Williams
14 days
2nd up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/5
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-55.8
57.8
8.2L
Eased,5-6bk otr,wdst rear tn,sound
J Cox
133 days
1st up
3YO+ R59 to R75 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
6/4
Vessem
MR:1-58.3
56.7
15L
9-8th,3bk otr 1200,off,no kick wd
G Chmiel
R57 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Republican Party
MR:2-01.5
56.7
T Williams
R40 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Lewey Maguire
MR:2-05.6
57.9
- Breeding:
- 4 br m Sweet Lou-Kamwood Blue Chip(by Christian Cullen) [Aykay 9g(Tintin In America), Blue Chip Lou 3f(Sweet Lou), Hector 6g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- Mrs L A Philpott
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Movement:
- Domiciled at West Melton with Cran & Chrissie Dalgety
- Comment:
- Impressive wins in both islands. Roving commission needed from 2nd row. Danger.
Starts
10
Wins
6
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$134,023
Winning Stakes
$84,400
Win Dividend
$1.85
Place Dividend
$1.26
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 10 | 6 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Favourite | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Mobile | 10 | 6 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 6 | 3 | 2 | Right | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
Z Butcher
28 days
3rd up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-57.8
56.5
Gate spd,trld 1600,thru,classy inr
M Ranger
35 days
2nd up
3YO+ R55 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Twista
MR:1-57.4
54.8
Eased,rear otr,1x1,wd 450,too smart
M Ranger
243 days
1st up
3YO+ R52 to R69 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/1
Always A Porsche
MR:1-55.0
55.2
0.8L
5th inr,off,wd 600,1x1,wd,bold late
MANTRA BLUE - lay in final turn.
Z Butcher
9 days
7th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1/1
Aardiebytheseaside
MR:1-59.8
56.4
0.1L
3wd cvr,ld 1700,hdd,fght bk,close
MANTRA BLUE - raced wide early. Hung outwards and shifted up the track in the initial stages of the run home despite the efforts of driver Z Butcher.
Z Butcher
17 days
6th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Millwood Nike
MR:1-56.6
55.8
Brk badly,5bk inr,off,flew mid,disq
MANTRA BLUE - broke shortly after the start and attempted to buck losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Held up final bend. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the filly had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays trainer/driver Z Butcher did not contest the protest and MANTRA BLUE was disqualified by the Stewards. Mr Butcher advised he would be adding hopple shorteners for the filly's next start.