Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

Trld,3bk inr 1000,held up,fair inr

ZOOM X - lay inwards near the 1450m striking a track marker. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Struck the track marker prior to the passing lane. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. Miss Ottley was issued a warning for contacting the final track marker prior to the passing lane.

Wd,prkd,ld,3-bk bell,stout fin mrks

10th,4bk otr 1200,wd rear tn,sound

ZOOM X - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver A Butt. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Zoomed to ld,joined 400,gathered in

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1850,held up,bttld on

11th inr,5-bk 1000,held up,no spark

Slw,rear inr,off,wd cvr 650,strong

ZOOM X - shifted inwards late in the run home inconveniencing an inside runner. Driver B Orange was issued a warning. Mr Orange advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the clip breaking. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

Brk start,never a factor after

ZOOM X - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

11th otr,chkd 1100,wd cvr,plggd on

ZOOM X - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Raced three wide with cover from the 1000m.

Soon 1x1,flat turn,only batld

ZOOM X - out of position at the start. Driver D Williams was issued with a warning.

Chkd,9th inr,6-bk bell,held up,done

DON JUAN - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Held up final bend.

Wd,3-bk otr 1600,4w top,closed well

Gun run mrks,thru,whacked away inr

Ld out,3-bk 1600,off,no final kick

Eased,6bk inr,buried inr tn,imprvd

11th otr,5-bk bell,failed to run on

DON JUAN - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer M Purvis advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Mr Purvis further advised he will have his own Veterinarian examine the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Sped to ld,trld 1500,off,bttld away

1x1-4bk otr,asked 350,warmd up wd

DON JUAN - checked rounding the final bend losing ground.

9th,9bk inr,5-bk,off,blkd,ran on wd

6th,6-bk inr,1x1 1350,wd 300,stout

6th,1x1,up 3wd tn,imprvd mid

Prkd,ld 1400,joind tn,fght,hdd 100

4bk otr,3-4wd 500,up,ld 200,smart

ARTFUL BROMAC - trainer M House advised the horse has been treated for back soreness since last racing.

8th,5bk otr,3-4wd rear 450,handy

ARTFUL BROMAC - out of position at the start. Driver W House was issued a warning.

3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 500,wiltd tn

ARTFUL BROMAC - raced three wide for a distance from the 1050m.

3rd,3-4bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd

3-bk mrks,held up,plggd away in gap

ARTFUL BROMAC - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver S Ottley was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for allowing her runner to strike a track marker near the 150m when anticipating a run.

Trld the trip,waited,whackd away

5bk otr,3wd,postd,prkd 550,fght,hdd

ARTFUL BROMAC - slow to begin.

6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr top,closed hard

Nice trip otr,off top,strong effort

Brk,3-bk mrks,chased strongly pegs

FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground.

8th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 350,steady

Nice trip otr,peeled top,bttld well

Wd cvr,posted,wd cvr 950,no pick-up

FRANCO ELVIS - raced wide throughout. Hampered near the 450m.

3-bk mrks to trn,got split,best inr

Wd,prkd,cvr 950,off,closed stoutly

FRANCO ELVIS - raced wide early.

3-4bk inr,waited tn,no pick-up inr

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr top,closed well

9th otr,6-bk 1000,held up,ran on wd

Wd,prkd,cvr,prkd 1300,ld 200,cut bk

1x1,shffld 6-bk,wd cvr,bttld away

9th otr,4bk,off,held up,late dig wd

6th,wd cvr,prkd,lost ld dig,ld,cght

Held ld,dictated terms,too powerful

Off pegs,prkd,ld 1900,mastered late

1x1,3-bk 1500,wdst top,lacked dash

Wd,3-bk otr,4-bk,wd top,bold fin

Cut breeze the majority,tried hard

Eased,wd 9th,prkd 1350,outkicked

Wd,prkd,4bk inr,held up,tidy inr

SUSPICIOUS CAPTAIN - held up final bend.

Gt spd,led thrghout,too big

SUSPICIOUS CAPTAIN - shifted in under pressure in the run home having to be straightened by driver K Butt.

Gate spd,trld,thru,led,bestd late

Up,led,3bk inr 1200,waitd,sound inr

9th otr,4-bk 1600,failed to fire up

4th inr,3-bk 1200,held up,fght gap

SUSPICIOUS CAPTAIN - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Prkd,ld,3-bk,prkd 1100,fght on well

SUSPICIOUS CAPTAIN - hung outwards rounding the first bend when being restrained to obtain cover. The boring pole came adrift near the 1500m. Lay inwards late in the run home. Co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix the boring pole so as not to come adrift.

1x1,3-bk 1100,3 & 4w tn,strong late

Mid,parkd bell,fght on,fadd late

ADAMAS - placed in restricted room by an outside runner entering the first bend. Placed in restricted room again by an inside runner leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance of a favoured runner trainer/driver R Holmes advised that other than the gelding having a hard run he could offer no explanation.

Wd,3-bk inr 1800,off 250,cut ldr bk

7th otr,1x1 bell,wd 375m,strong bid

Brk,6th inr,off,1x1,wd tn,stout fin

ADAMAS - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Soon led,joind turn,kept giving

Soon led,trail,solid chase innr

Mid-bk otr,angld 400,tidy wider

Parkd,led,trail,honest chase

Ld out,trld 1250,thru,fght well inr

Soon 3pegs,hld up tn,fair wn clear

Gun run mrks,thru lane,whacked away

Eased,6bk otr,3wd cvr rear,ok mid

MOUTON CADET - raced wide from the 900m.

Soft trip mrks,flat 300,drppd away

MOUTON CADET - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Sped to ld,softened up,cut dwn late

MOUTON CADET - shifted inwards shortly after the start crowding inside runners. Driver J Kriechbaumer was issued a warning. Mr Kriechbaumer 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 Kriechbaumer's Amateur Driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 16 August 2026 (6 weeks).

10th otr,held up,beat stragglers wd

Soon ld,allowed terms,too tenacious

Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on solidly

Ld out,dictated terms,hdd 150,solid

TRAIL BOSS - shifted inwards and struck the sulky wheel of MOUTON CADET after 200m and broke checking HUGO losing all chance. Driver J Morrison admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when allowing his runner to strike a wheel and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Tardy,10th otr,wd cvr,no final kick

SUGAR BABE - out of position at the start. Junior driver N Burton, assisted by M Heenan, was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

Prkd,ld,trld 1600,thru,strong claim

Prkd,into ld 2300,dictated,hdd 200m

SUGAR BABE - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the mare had failed to respond to his urgings and he was disappointed with the effort.

3bk otr,4-5wd tn,chased well mid

Nice trip otr,wd 400,failed to fire

Wd,eased,wd cvr rear,4w 700,no more

SUGAR BABE - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 900m. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the mare was unsuited to racing wide with the effort taking its toll.

Wide,parkd,1x1,tidy wn clear

SUGAR BABE - connections advised the mare has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing. Raced wide early.

Gt spd,soon led,joind tn,fair

SUGAR BABE - raced wide early. Lay outwards in the early stages checking RAKAVENOM which broke in consequence. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened in the run home.

Cght 3wd,4bk otr,brief 1x1 & faded

SUGAR BABE - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. Driver K Butt was issued a warning to exercise greater care when shifting inwards near the 1400m to ease another runner down the track. When questioned regarding the performance Miss Butt advised she was disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of a respiratory infection. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

6th otr,left prkd 1300,chall,too gd

SUGAR BABE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

7th inr,5-bk bell,bttld solidly inr

10th otr,3-bk 1000,held up,bt slows

INTERRORGATOR - out of position at the start. Junior driver M Hill, who declined assistance from a senior driver, was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

Trld out,4-bk 1600,waited,bold late

INTERRORGATOR - over-raced middle stages.

7th otr,1x1 1700,off,closed boldly

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

INTERRORGATOR - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

3bk otr,off 3wd cvr 500,1-paced mid

Mid otr,4-bk 1300,4w 600,cut ldr bk

Wd,8th,3-bk inr,4-bk,off,stout wdst

INTERRORGATOR - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

3-bk otr,wd 400,whacked away in gap

Eased,5-bk otr,wd 550,closed boldly

INTERRORGATOR - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Bk otr,drag up 400,nice fin wider

EYES OF AN ANGEL - over-raced in the early stages. Lay in at stages throughout the run home having to be corrected by driver M Williamson.

Gate spd,led,brief kick tn,swampd

Across to trail early,thru,bold inr

EYES OF AN ANGEL - driver S Tomlinson reported the filly had over-raced in the middle stages and caused her difficulty when attempting to shift into the passing lane to obtain clear running.

3bk inr,4bk 1300,off 350,pluggd mid

EYES OF AN ANGEL - held up early in the run home.

Eased,5bk inr,held up 600,ok at bk

EYES OF AN ANGEL - crowded by an outside runner near the 1400m and had to be steadied. Hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 600m.

Straight to ld,kicked top,too tough

EYES OF AN ANGEL - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Mowbray advised the filly had benefited from a favourable draw and a drop in class from recent racing.

4-5-6bk inr,off rear tn,no threat

EYES OF AN ANGEL - over-raced middle stages. Driver B Williamson advised the filly had been striking the sulky wheel discs.

Soon 3pegs,fair up innr

EYES OF AN ANGEL - over-raced middle stages and again rounding the final bend.

4bk otr,last otr tn,whackd away

Wd cvr,prkd,ld 1300,hdd 200,fght on

TOUCH N GO - raced wide early.

1x1,3-bk,wd cvr,posted,3rd tn,tough

TOUCH N GO - raced wide without cover from the 1200m.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1300,stuck on gamely

TOUCH N GO - raced wide early.

Wd,prkd 1400,cvr 1150,off,stern bid

TOUCH N GO - raced wide early.

10th,5-6bk otr,4wd cvr,tidy mid-wd

3rd pegs,3-bk,off,prkd 500,game bid

7th otr,wd cvr rear,wdr tn,bold bid

TOUCH N GO - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide with cover from the 1100m.

1x1-4bk otr,3wd 800,gone 400

TOUCH N GO - raced three wide from the 800m. Weakened final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1050,keen,off,sound mid

TOUCH N GO - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

3-4pegs thrghout,no kick

Cght wd,up prkd,cvr bell,fght mrks

FRANCO HUMBIE - raced wide early.

4-3bk inr,urged 500,green,steady

FRANCO HUMBIE - held up by a weakening runner final bend crowding an inside runner when being steadied.

Eased,wd cvr rear 650,wdst,bold fin

3bk inr,4bk 1100,waited,1-paced inr

FRANCO HUMBIE - weakened early in the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,4bk,gone by 500

FRANCO HUMBIE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Placed in restricted room momentarily near the 450m by an outside runner.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,best shadows

8th otr,wd cvr rear 550,ran on wdst

Chkd early,10th otr,bt slws on mrks

Dist prkd,5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,fdd

FRANCO HUMBIE - raced wide from the 1300m. Weakened over the final stages.

Gun run mrks,flat top,no final dash

4th inr,3-bk 1300,failed to fire up

MIDNIGHT SOPHIA - weakened final bend.

Gun run mrks,thru,fght best on inr

Wd,prkd,cvr 1150,3-bk,off,stout fin

Trld,3-bk 1350,4-bk,off,ran on gap

MIDNIGHT SOPHIA - crowded by outside runners racing into the first bend having to be steadied. Held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1700,under pressure 500m

MIDNIGHT SOPHIA - weakened from the 500m.

4th,4-bk inr 1650,3-bk,fght on mrks

Wd,parkd,flat turn,fadd str

MIDNIGHT SOPHIA - raced in restricted room leaving the final bend when an inside runner lay out.

Brk early,8th otr,4-bk,off,plggd on

MIDNIGHT SOPHIA - broke shortly after the start losing ground.