Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

6th otr,1x1 1550,3rd gap tn,kept on

3rd,prkd,1x1,chkd,6th,smart wd

KINGAROY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

4th,prkd,cvr 1550,wd 650,ld,gallant

KINGAROY - raced wide from the 700m.

Trld,3-bk 1350,held up,stout on inr

KINGAROY - trotted roughly in the run home.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,wd 450,ld,cut down

5th inr,5-bk,brk 1650,out of action

KINGAROY - broke near the 1700m hampering trailing runners losing ground.

1x1,4bk otr,3wd 600,held up,good

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.

Brk badly start,nvr in touch after

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke at the start losing all chance.

10th otr,wd cvr 800,wdst top,stout

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - raced three wide from the 750m.

4th inr,off 1400,ld bell,eyed,stoic

5th inr,4-bk,5-bk 1100,late bid inr

Ld out,3-bk 1500,angled 220m,strong

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - held up early in the run home. Driver C DeFilippi had difficulty activating the removable deafeners in the run home. Hung inwards inside the final 100m having to be corrected on several occasions by its driver. Mr DeFilippi 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 DeFilippi's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 23 March up to and including 30 March 2025 (3 days).

1x1,left prkd 1500,fght on bravely

6th inr,off,3-bk otr 900,off,stout

Ld out,dictated,kicked 500,too easy

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,chased well

MISS MELANIE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.

Soon 3bk inr,rough & fading by tn

MISS MELANIE - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers. Weakened final bend.

Brk,dist 13th,6bk inr-otr,battld

MISS MELANIE - broke at the start losing ground.

Brk on dispatch,distant after

MISS MELANIE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Trainer A Faulks advised he would give consideration to sending the filly for a spell.

5th,3bk inr 1000,detachd 700,flat

5th,3bk inr,off tn,one-paced mid

MISS MELANIE - driver A Faulks was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

7th inr,5-bk bell,held up,off,solid

12th otr,5-bk,imp mid,off top,plggd

Trld out,5-bk 1400,off,wdst,brk trn

MOA MOJITO - pre-race warmed. Broke near the 400m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

5-bk inr,chkd,5-bk inr,off,tidy mid

MOA MOJITO - pre-race warmed. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Brk early in midfield,out of action

MOA MOJITO - broke when racing over the crossing near the 2200m losing ground. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Slw,10th gap,6-bk inr,drppd away

MOA MOJITO - slow to begin losing ground. Weakened from the 600m.

Slow,7th,4bk otr,3wd,1x1,battled

7th,3bk otr 1500,3wd 600,battld

ROYAL GRACE - raced wide from the 700m. Weakened final bend.

Trld,3bk inr 1900,off tn,solid mid

Soon 5bk inr,off rear tn,ok inr

10th,5-6bk otr,thru mid,flew inr

ROYAL GRACE - held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,ld 2000,hdd 300 then brk

ROYAL GRACE - broke near the 150m briefly hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1450,off 350,tidy

ROYAL GRACE - held up early in the run home.

10-11th,5bk otr,wdr tn,honest wd

ROYAL GRACE - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised the mare was racing up in grade and had been unable to make ground from the rear of the field from the 500m.

Eased,5th,up,ld 1200,far too classy

ROYAL GRACE - lay outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver J Cox advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,8th,4-bk otr,wd 650,plggd clsr

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly in the early stages losing ground.

Rough early,rear inr,brk 350m,done

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly in the early stages. Broke near the 350m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Slw,tacked on,rear inr,rough,brk up

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly and lay outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Trotted roughly and lay outwards at various stages throughout the running. Trotted roughly under pressure before breaking passing the 500m losing all chance. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

7th,5-bk inr,off,4w top,no late zip

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly in the early stages.

Eased,7th,3-bk otr 1400,wd top,wknd

GO HOME DENISE - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised he was disappointed with the effort and could provide no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Brk early,9th inr,off,wdst top,tidy

Rough,8th,4-3bk otr,brk 550,gone

GO HOME DENISE - had to be steadied near the 1700m after a slight easing of the pace. Broke near the 550m losing all chance.

Blew the start badly,out of action

GO HOME DENISE - broke at the start losing all chance.

Rough,detachd,5bk inr,off,battld

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly in the early stages losing ground. Again trotted roughly in the run home.

7th,3-bk otr 1550,mixed gait/brk up

NIGHT LIFE - switched to a pace early in the run home before breaking and losing its chance.

Brk early 7th,out of action after

NIGHT LIFE - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Mixed gait early,broken up,no hope

NIGHT LIFE - switched to a pace and broke after 150m losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Up,brk 2450,distanced after

NIGHT LIFE - broke after 100m losing all chance.

Up,ld,trld,3bk inr,waitd,thru,brk

NIGHT LIFE - broke near the 200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

3-4bk inr,thru mid,hung,brk 120

NIGHT LIFE - hung inwards early stages of the run home then broke near the 120m losing all chance.

Slow,5-4bk otr,3wd 900,droppd out

NIGHT LIFE - raced three wide from the 900m. Weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Brk start,never in touch after

NIGHT LIFE - broke at the start losing all chance.

Found trl,waited,no kick inr

Brk,9th,4bk inr,detachd,tired 400

LINDY'S ROCKET - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Quickly to ld,dictated,kicked,stung

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,ran on boldly

LINDY'S ROCKET - lay inwards and trotted roughly through the middle stages.

7th otr,5-bk,wd 900,fading 450m out

LINDY'S ROCKET - raced wide from the 900m. Weakened final bend.

Quickly to ld,set terms,kicked,cght

Soon ld,dictated terms,nutted post

8th otr,3-bk inr 1600,bttld solidly

LINDY'S ROCKET - held up early in the run home.

3-bk inr,5-bk 1200,off,whacked away

Paced early,broken up,out of action

STEELINTHEHEEL - switched to a pace at the start having to be broken up by its driver losing all chance.

5-6bk inr,brk 700,no hope after

STEELINTHEHEEL - broke near the 700m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Connections advised the mare will be sent for a spell.

7bk otr,rough,brk 1200,distanced

STEELINTHEHEEL - broke near the 1300m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Slow,12th,brk 1600,nvr cght up

STEELINTHEHEEL - broke near the 1600m losing all chance.

Eased,6bk inr,4bk tn,held up,honest

STEELINTHEHEEL - held up early in the run home.

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,pluggd

STEELINTHEHEEL - raced wide from the 800m.

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

6th,1x1 1300,trld tn,did best inr

8th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd cvr,kept on

Slw,rear inr,off,wd 750,fght nicely

BILLY KIMBER - raced wide from the 700m.

Rough,4th,brk 1850,distant after

BILLY KIMBER - broke after 150m losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainer's request.

8th,5-bk inr bell,off,bold fin mkrs

BILLY KIMBER - trotted roughly in the run home.

4-3bk inr,held up tn,chased hard

BILLY KIMBER raced over a track marker passing the 140m. Driver S Tomlinson will be spoken to regarding this in the coming days.

10th inr,off,wd cvr,posted 700,fght

BILLY KIMBER - raced wide from the 900m.

Brk early,tacked on,imp mid,steady

BILLY KIMBER - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

9th otr,4-bk,3-bk 600,bold fin mrks

9th inr,off,1x1 bell,off,strong fin

BILLY KIMBER - hampered near the 1800m.

Brk,rear inr,chkd 450,not a hope

MIKKO KOIVU - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m.

4th,4bk inr,brk 850,no hope after

MIKKO KOIVU - broke passing the 850m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Slow,tailed off in rear,out of play

MIKKO KOIVU - slow to begin and failed to race competitively losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

13th otr,4-bk 1400,wilted,brk 450m

MIKKO KOIVU - broke near the 450m hampering a trailing runner, losing all chance.

Broke start,always detached

MIKKO KOIVU - broke at the start losing all chance.

Thru,brk 2100,distanced after

MIKKO KOIVU - broke racing into the first bend when racing to the inside of GRETTYMAC losing all chance. After questioning drivers S Thornley (MIKKO KOIVU) and R Anderson (GRETTYMAC) and viewing the films Stewards were unable to apportion blame onto any one driver or horse however both drivers were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future.

Soon parkd,led,trail 1800,kept cmn

MIKKO KOIVU - cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.