Geraldine Trotting Club Inc

Soon 4bk inr,waited,steady inr

3rd,trld,cartd 700,3bk,held up,fair

KINK - held up by a weakening runner near the 900m.

Trld-3-4bk inr,flat tn,no xtra inr

KINK - weakened leaving the final bend.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,up,imprvd mid

3wd,easd,4-5bk otr,steady mid

KINK - raced wide early.

Up,prkd 1700,no cvr,fght,bested

3bk inr,off,tried hard inr-mid

Soon 3bk inr,off mid tn,honest wd

Soon 3pegs,no room late

KINK - held up for clear racing room in the run home. Driver P Davis reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Thru,3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,no threat

1x1,prkd,1x1,off,1-paced,green

RAPID RESPONSE - held up early in the run home. Driver H Orange's foot slipped from the sulky footrest near the 300m when activating gear and made contact with the gelding's hind leg. Stewards spoke to junior driver H Orange (assisted by S Ottley) and after viewing the replays it was deemed the contact had been accidental and no further action was required. Locked wheels briefly with ITZ ALL FIRED UP passing the 180m after that runner lay outwards.

7th,4bk otr,3wd,chkd,gone 400

ITZ ALL FIRED UP - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver G O'Reilly advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding. Trainer S Adlam advised he would be making gear changes prior to resuming.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1300,off wd tn,gd

3wd,prkd 1900,feeling pinch 450

ITZ ALL FIRED UP - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

6bk otr,3wd cvr,led 600,fght,bestd

4th,3-5bk inr,flat 600,battled

ITZ ALL FIRED UP - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,did best

Soon 4bk inr,off,dashd up inr

3rd,1x1,prkd 1250,loomd,wiltd

VRILO - over-raced middle stages. Weakened over the concluding stages.

Led,trld,3bk 1200,held up,tidy inr

Prkd,brief 1x1,prkd,up,very brave

VRILO - over-raced early and middle stages.

Slow,9th,5-6bk otr,wdst tn,imprvd

Prkd,trld 1400,thru,1-paced inr

VRILO - shifted inwards near the 1500m when insufficiently clear of THE HIGHLANDER which struck track markers and had to be restrained. Amateur driver S Manawatu admitted a breach of Rule 869(7A)(c) for causing THE HIGHLANDER to race over track markers and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Ld,trld,3bk inr 1200,off,held up,gd

Trld the trip,waitd,very plain inr

VRILO - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and she was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. The connections advised the mare would now be sent for a spell.

Up,led,trld 1350,thru,went close

VRILO - over-raced early and middle stages.

4bk otr,loomd wd tn,steady wdst

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 900,3bk tn,pluggd

Ld bid,trld 1250,waitd,sound inr

Up,ld 1800,trld 1400,waitd,battld

MOTOR MOUTH - held up early in the run home.

Eased,6-7bk otr,rear tn,imprvd

5bk inr,6bk 900,held up,sound inr

6bk otr,3wd 1300,flat tyre 600,gone

NED KELLY - over-raced early and middle stages. Hung outwards near the 600m when over-racing and contacted and punctured the sulky tyre of MOTOR MOUTH. Stewards questioned driver R Cameron regarding this and after viewing the replays were satisfied that Mr Cameron was not at fault due to the racing manners of NED KELLY. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Gate spd,trld,thru,honest inr

3bk inr,off mid 300,strong mid

Prkd the trip,made bid tn,fdd 200

Gate spd,ld,3bk inr,waited,plain

MOTOR MOUTH - checked late in the run home when attempting to avoid a breaking runner.

3wd,prkd 1400,askd,kept fighting

HEY TONIGHT - raced wide early.

3bk inr,off,ld bid 900,prkd,tired

HEY TONIGHT - raced greenly and lay inwards having to be steadied when attempting to lead near the 900m.

4-5bk otr,3wd,ld bid,prkd,fght,fdd

HEY TONIGHT - raced wide early.

3bk otr,4bk 900,well tn,imprvd mid

1x1,4bk otr 600,tiring by 400

HEY TONIGHT - weakened leaving the final bend.

3-5bk inr,6bk 900,fading by tn

Eased,4-6bk inr,buried,battld inr

Trld the trip,thru,solid bid inr

7th,3bk otr,up,prkd 700,askd,bestd

Trld-4bk inr 1800,off wdst,handy wd

HEY TONIGHT - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

5-6bk otr,wd cvr tn,whackd away

Prkd,lockd wheels 1800,pulld up

HOPE FOR LOVE - the carrier strap came adrift after 100m. This gear was inspected and found to be secured and in previously good condition. Locked wheels with SIR MONTY which lay inwards entering the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance.

3wd,prkd,1x1,3bk 600,flat,honest

HOPE FOR LOVE - raced wide early.

4-3bk otr,off,tried hard mid,steady

Soon 3pegs,hld up str,ok clear late

HOPE FOR LOVE - held up early stages of the run home.

6-7bk inr,thu mid rear tn,imprvd

4-5bk otr,angld wd 300,smart wdst

9th,5bk inr,waitd,cheeky inr 100

5-6bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,1-paced wdst

HOPE FOR LOVE - over-raced on several occasions throughout.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,off,no punch

1x1-3bk otr,up,3wd tn,honest mid

ALWAYS BEE GEE - out of position at the start. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning. Broke near the 750m after being shifted wider by ANYTIME AT ALL losing all chance. After speaking to drivers S Thornley (ALWAYS BEE GEE), S Ottley (ANYTIME AT ALL) and viewing the replays no further action was deemed necessary other than to note the circumstances.

Soon trld,waitd tn,short bid inr

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,bt slows inr

ANYTIME AT ALL - broke in the early stages of the score up however was in position at the start.

3-4bk inr,3bk otr 600,4wd tn,steady

Eased,3-5bk otr,gone by 800

ANYTIME AT ALL - weakened from the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

Trld-4bk inr 1200,off 350,pluggd

ANYTIME AT ALL - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,3-4bk inr,flat tn,battled

ANYTIME AT ALL - checked by a breaking runner after 200m.

Trld-3bk inr,waited,earnest mid-inr

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,tried hard inr

1x1,chkd,3wd,prkd,3bk,off,honest wd

RAZORS EDGE - hampered rounding the first bend. Driver J Geddes was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Gate spd,prkd 1200,fght gamely

3wd,prkd 1500,brief look tn,wiltd

RAZORS EDGE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2000m.

6bk otr,off wdst tn,tried hard wd

Wide,parkd,very brave in strgt

RAZORS EDGE - raced wide early.

Prkd,1x1,off tn,solid bid mid

3bk otr,angld wd tn,handy mid-wd

RAZORS EDGE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

5th,trld-3bk inr,prkd,brave,ld,cght

RAZORS EDGE - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

3bk inr,held up tn,handy,held up

RAZORS EDGE - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

4th,1x1,prkd 1200,askd,swampd 200

KING ARTHUR - briefly crowded late in the run home when runners either side shifted ground marginally.

3bk otr,5th,1x1 800,1-paced mid

3wd,ld 2100,joind,fght,bestd 150

KING ARTHUR - raced wide early.

3bk inr,off tn,1-paced mid

3-5bk otr,3-5wd tn,soared wdst

3wd,ld bid,prkd,1x1,off,steady mid

3bk inr,4bk 1000,off tn,bt slows

Up,ld,trld 1600,thru,tried hard

KING ARTHUR - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Struck a track marker near the 1300m. Lay inwards and struck several track markers rounding the final bend when driver A Cameron was activating gear. Driver A Cameron was spoken to regarding this and advised to be more mindful when activating gear in similar circumstances. Miss Cameron was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,wd cvr tn,lackd gaps

KING ARTHUR - held up late in the run home.

4bk inr,off 600 & cartd bk,smart wd

KING ARTHUR - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 600m. Driver A Cameron will be spoken to in the coming days regarding the manner she drove passing the 600m when electing not to shift wider on the track when an opportunity existed resulting in her horse losing ground behind a weakening runner.

Brk start,8bk inr 900,wdst tn,plggd

IDEAL CHEVRON - broke just prior to the start and shifted inwards abruptly checking inside runners losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Prkd,ld 1900,trld 1200,thru,steady

IDEAL CHEVRON - locked wheels momentarily with EBURY STREET near the 200m.

3wd cvr,up,ld,held ld,fght,hdd 150

IDEAL CHEVRON - raced wide until reaching the lead near the 1600m.

Slow,9th,3wd 900,brk,detached

IDEAL CHEVRON - slow to begin. Broke near the 700m checking trailing runners losing all chance. Connections advised the gelding had been striking its sulky wheels during the running. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Slow,11th,up,prkd 800,fght gamely

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 1300,wiltd 300

3wd,prkd 1150,up,ld tn,run down

IDEAL CHEVRON - raced wide early.

1x1-3bk otr,off wd tn,solid mid-wd

Slow,8th,4bk otr,3wd 700,gone tn

IDEAL CHEVRON - weakened from the 400m.

6-7bk otr,detachd tn,battld inr

IDEAL CHEVRON - weakened from the 700m. Driver K Butt reported the gelding had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with Trainer P Anderson in the coming days.