Timaru Harness Racing Club Inc

8th inr,5-bk,chkd 600,never a hope

LAY ON MACDUFF - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m. Junior driver D Williams (assisted by S Tomlinson) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

3rd,1x1 1400,up tn,short bid wd

Trld out,3-bk 1050,whacked away gap

Brk,11th inr,off,failed to spark up

LAY ON MACDUFF - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. A side carrier strap came adrift shortly after the start. Trainer D Burrows was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix this gear so as not to come adrift.

Ld out,4-bk 1850,off,no final kick

LAY ON MACDUFF - trainer D Burrows was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds. Lay inwards at various stages throughout.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,good,tight

Ld,trld 1700,3-bk 900,held up,faded

LAY ON MACDUFF - held up early in the run home.

Chkd,9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,plggd

LAY ON MACDUFF - checked by an outside runner at the start.

4-bk mrks,off,unable to quicken up

Left prkd the majority,effort told

LAY ON MACDUFF - weakened in the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,strong claim

DELIGHTINGOLD - the required veterinary clearance was received.

3-4bk inr,losing touch from 500

DELIGHTINGOLD - hampered near the 1500m. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed no findings of significance. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare.

4 & 5-bk mrks,4-bk top,lacked dash

Wd,prkd,cvr 1100,off,no final punch

DELIGHTINGOLD - raced wide early. Shifted outwards passing the 300m hampering a trailing runner. Driver C Thornley advised the filly had been hanging outwards and he would be recommending gear changes. Notwithstanding this Mr Thornley was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in future.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1000,tried gamely

Brk,rear otr,4-bk,whacked away gap

DELIGHTINGOLD - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld,4bk inr 1300,off,held up,fair

Left prkd the trip,unable to stick

ENOKA - weakened final bend.

Brk brfly,deep pegs,batld rear

ENOKA - broke racing into the first bend losing ground after the hopple shortener pin released prematurely. Hampered near the 1200m.

1x1,rough,3-bk,brk gear,pulled up

ENOKA - broke a hopple connecting strap after 50m resulting in the gelding breaking for a distance hampering a trailing runner and was retired from the race near the 1100m. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

Bk otr,followd 1x1,rough,batld

ENOKA - paced roughly for a distance passing the 750m having to be steadied. Weakened final bend. The murphy blind shifted during the running. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised that the gelding had over-raced early and paced roughly on several occasions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Connections advised they will have the gelding undergo a further veterinary examination on return to the home stable. Stewards will follow up the results.

Wd,3 & 4-bk otr,wd cvr 500,bold bid

ENOKA - lay inwards and shifted down the track in the run home briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards had spoken to drivers S Ottley (THE GANGSTER) placed 5th and R Close (ENOKA) regarding this matter. Miss Ottley advised her runner had raced greenly when attempting to shift ground outwards to obtain clear racing room and placed no blame on Mr Close's runner shifting inwards. Accordingly Miss Ottley declined the opportunity to lodge a protest. Notwithstanding this, Mr Close was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

4th inr,3-bk 1800,held up,off,sound

BLASTFROMTHEPAST - held up early in the run home. Driver J Young-Grant admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 250m in an abrupt manner hampering an outside runner. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mrs Young-Grant's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 29 March 2026 (2 days).

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

8th inr,5-bk,4-bk,off,blkd,stout wd

Soon prkd,no cover,felt pinch 400

BLASTFROMTHEPAST - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened from the 450m.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 400,strong wdst

Trld out,3-bk 750,off top,bold late

3-bk otr,peeled wd top,stout fin

4th inr,4-bk 1600,off,no final kick

The start was delayed due to the Starter not being satisfied with the manner in which the field approached the barrier with BLASTFROMTHEPAST being fractious and contacting the barrier. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3rd,3-bk inr 1750,off,stout in mid

Prkd,trld,3-bk 1500,held up,fght on

BLASTFROMTHEPAST - held up early in the run home.

Nice trip otr,peeled top,no pickup

5th inr,4-bk bell,off,ran on nicely

Trail,steady chase up lane

Wd,up prkd thru'out,couldn't stick

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 700,closed well

Soon 1x1,out turn,short lived

SKY NEWS - checked and broke late in the run home.

Wd,eased,11th otr,6-bk,no pickup wd

3wd,prkd,ld,trld,urged 350,wilted

SKY NEWS - weakened rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

12th otr,wd cvr 800,4w 650,fght wd

SKY NEWS - raced wide from the 700m.

Eased,rear to trn,never a live hope

SKY NEWS - over-raced early stages.

Straight to ld,dictated,nutted post

Up,led 1900,set terms,fght,hdd 150

Led,trld 1600,held up,gd inr,nabbd

3rd,prkd,ld,trld 1850,thru,bold inr

ULTIMATUM - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer M Purvis advised the gelding had raced without luck in recent starts and had appreciated a return to a standing start today.

3-bk inr5-bk 1100,over-raced,no zip

ULTIMATUM - over-raced early and middle stages. Held up final bend.

5-7bk otr,5bk inr tn,plugged inr

TIDY KIWI - hampered and made contact with the sulky of ULTIMATUM and broke briefly losing ground when there was an easing of the pace near the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed the gelding to be showing signs of colic and was treated by the on course Veterinarian.

Brk,led,trld 1500,waitd,thru,almost

ULTIMATUM - broke at the start losing ground. Driver B Butt 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 Butt's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 7 January 2026 (3 days).

Up,led 1800,set terms,swamped 100

ULTIMATUM - driver B Butt 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 early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Soon ld,trld 1500,off tn,fght,hdd

ULTIMATUM - driver B Butt was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4th inr,3-bk,off,ld 900,hdd,kept on

9th otr,4-bk 1800,failed to quicken

Slw,6th inr,5-bk,4-bk,off,plggd mid

QUICKER THE BETTOR - trainer F Scott was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without a number. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Hill. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend and struck track markers.

10th otr,5-bk 1800,never sparked up

PICK IT UP - fractious prior to the start.

7th,4bk otr-inr,rough tn,bt slows

PICK IT UP - hung inwards and paced roughly leaving the final bend and again passing the 150m.

Dist 7th,brk 1650,no closer after

PICK IT UP - broke and shifted up the track rounding the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Trainer B Waldron advised he would be making gear changes prior to the horse racing next.

Blew the start badly,out of action

PICK IT UP - fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start and shifted outwards abruptly severely checking WILLOW VALLEY losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts and stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.

10th,6-bk inr,held up,ran on in mid

CARRERA VAMOS - broke briefly at the start. Attempted to pull up and broke just prior to the finish resulting in checks to CEE WHATABET and PICK IT UP. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging the mare was lapped on at the finish by KENSINGTON MIKE. Connections did not contest the protest and CARRERA VAMOS was relegated to 5th placing by Stewards.

8th,3-bk otr 2100,brk 1050m,history

TAIKA - broke near the 1100m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Prkd,brk 2200,detachd,brk 1100

TAIKA - broke when racing over the crossing rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing ground. Broke again when racing over the crossing near the 1100m losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Chkd/brk,detachd,4bk inr,pluggd

TAIKA - checked by a breaking runner and broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Slw,tacked on,unable to quicken up

TAIKA - slow through the early stages. Weakened final bend.

9th otr,6-bk 1100,wd cvr 700,no fin

TAIKA - raced wide from the 700m. Weakened in the run home.

Soon 4pegs,last turn,fair wider

TAIKA - fractious prior to the start and was back from the Unruly position as the start was effected then broke briefly losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.

Brk badly start,tailed off,no hope

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

Prkd,eased,4th inr,4-bk,never foire

TAIKA - weakened final bend.