Timaru Harness Racing Club Inc

Eased,wd cvr rear 600,bttld on wdr

WAVEWATCHER - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Soon 3pegs,never ran on

WAVEWATCHER - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Williamson advised he was very disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,no final kick

9th otr,5-bk,wd 400,ran home nicely

Gt spd,parkd,1x1,1x2,ran on ok

Last,angld trn,handy fin wide

WAVEWATCHER - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

Soon 1x1,flat 500,found zero

WAVEWATCHER - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,took advtg

Ld-trld-5bk inr 1300,flat,well held

WAVEWATCHER - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of trainer E Latimer revealed no abnormalities.

Gt spd,led,trail bell,kept coming

4th inr,3-bk 1600,outkicked on mrks

9th otr,3-bk 1600,wd cvr,prkd,fght

SWEET GLORY - raced wide early.

Eased,8th inr,off,wd cvr rear,tidy

SWEET GLORY - driver S Tomlinson advised she was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

5-bk inr,rear top,tidy mrks,no gaps

SWEET GLORY - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Chkd early,6-bk inr,never saw a gap

SWEET GLORY - hampered by breaking runners over the early stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,cut ldr down

SWEET GLORY - lay in and struck a track marker rounding the first bend.

Soon 4pegs,kept coming wn clear

Prkd-3bk otr,cartd bk,tried hard wd

SWEET GLORY - shifted outwards near the 300m checking and hampering outside runners. Stewards questioned drivers A Lethaby (SWEET GLORY) and J Cox (RACINGMISSGRACIE) regarding this incident where it was established that runners to the inside had shifted outwards simultaneously to Mrs Lethaby shifting outwards for clear running resulting in her being dictated wider than anticipated. Mrs Lethaby further advised that her horse had become keen when presented with clear running which had contributed. After considering their explanations and viewing the replays Stewards were unable to apportion blame onto any one horse or driver and took the matter no further.

Eased,7bk otr,thru inr tn,fair mid

1x1-3bk otr,4bk 1000,wd cvr,pluggd

9th inr,6-bk 1300,rear,bt slows inr

11th,4-bk inr 1600,useful along inr

TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - trainer B Ward was issued a warning for being late to present the mare on course. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Chkd,7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,no pickup

TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - checked and locked wheels with an outside runner shortly after the start losing ground.

Eased,buried mrks,failed to run on

Wd,1x1,3-bk 1500,carted,lacked dash

TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - weakened at the 500m.

5th inr,4-bk 2000,held up,bttld on

Slw,9th inr,7-bk bell,lacked dash

TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - slow to begin.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,flat tn,tired

Chkd,4-5bk otr,well bk tn,fair inr

6bk otr,held up 400,bt slows inr

Soon ld,allowed terms,hdd 15-,faded

4-bk mrks,held up,closed boldly inr

VRILO - held up early in the run home.

5th inr,3-bk 1600,off,stout in mid

VRILO - held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,trld,3bk 1300,waitd,plain

Ld out,trld 1650,flat top,drpdd out

Soon 4pegs,last,angld trn,fair fin

VRILO - crossed over from its allocated starting position prior to reaching the start point. Driver S Manawatu was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice. Over-raced early stages. Lay inwards throughout the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Manawatu advised the mare races best when saved for one run however had been unable to make ground from the rear of the field.

Ld,trld 1750,thru,skippd clr 150

Soon 1x1,out strgt,solid bid

DARE DEVIL - shied and shifted outwards at the start checking VRILO losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up early stages of the run home.

Soon trld,waitd,tried hard inr

Soon 4bk inr,off,dashd up inr

Soon 1x1,up,clr 300,kept coming

5th inr,5-bk,prkd 1300,outfinished

ENYA FRANCO - briefly placed in restricted room passing the 100m when runners either side shifted ground.

7th otr,3-bk 1500,wd 450,bttld away

Wd,up prkd 1700,bttld away solidly

ENYA FRANCO - when questioned Driver W House stated that racing without cover throughout had taken its toll with the mare being run down late in the home straight.

Followd 1x1,drag up 400,tidy fin

Trld,4-bk 1000,off,lacked dash mrks

ENYA FRANCO - placed in restricted room entering the first turn. Weakened in the run home.

Left prkd,cvr 1000,3-bk,chkd,bttld

ENYA FRANCO - over-raced when being restrained to take cover near the 1300m. Hampered by a breaking runner final bend.

3 & 4bk inr,off,wd,prkd 1000,outfin

ENYA FRANCO - over-raced passing the 1300m when being restrained to shift away from the marker line.

Held ld,allowed terms,eyed top,game

ENYA FRANCO - Junior Driver W House, who declined the assistance of a senior, admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and considering penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Mr House reported that the mare had lay in throughout the run home causing him difficulty and that the removable deafeners had failed to activate despite his efforts.

5-6bk inr,5bk otr,steady in mid

ENYA FRANCO - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld 2000,fght,swampd 150

TIMBIMBOO - when questioned driver R Close was unable to offer any tangible reason for the performance.

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,off,hld up,ok

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages.

8th otr,3-bk 1600,wd top,stout fin

TIMBIMBOO - paced roughly in the run home.

Gt spd,trail thrghout,solid chase

Gt spd,led,trail,too slick lane

Gate spd,ld 1750,fght hard,run down

Thru,3-4bk inr,off,held up,no space

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend and throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3bk inr,off 600,imprvd wdr,useful

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

3-5bk inr,off rear,held up,got goin

TIMBIMBOO - held up early in the run home.

Eased,5bk inr,4bk tn,bt slows

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced early and middle stages.

10th otr,4-bk,4w top,too many guns

SAMVASA - over-raced early stages. Hampered near the 200m when an inside runner lay out.

Prkd,ld 1600,eyed 600,fght,run down

5th inr,5-bk 1600,off,wdst top,bold

Prkd,cvr 1900,3-bk,failed to run on

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. The near side number detached during the running.

Eased,rear inr,chkd 300,not a hope

SAMVASA - raced wide early. Hampered near the 300m when runners ahead locked wheels.

Cght wd,up prkd 1500,bttld solidly

SAMVASA - raced wide early.

7th otr,5-bk,wd 850,4w,wd cvr,stout

SAMVASA - driver C 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 imposed a fine of $300.

Bk otr,thru mid trn,ok late

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages.

8th otr,4-bk,off top,sound thru mid

6-5bk otr,6-5bk inr,held up in str

SAMVASA - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Prkd,ld,trld 1500,blkd,belated mrks

CHAL VEE POWER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk badly early,rear otr,wd 400,fdd

CHAL VEE POWER - broke at the start losing ground.

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr rear,bt slows

CHAL VEE POWER - weakened in the run home.

Brk,7th otr,3-bk bell,wd top,steady

CHAL VEE POWER - broke at the start losing ground.

Eased,rear inr,plggd clsr along inr

Trld,3-bk 1900,plggd away along inr

1x1,soon parkd,fadd in strgt

CHAL VEE POWER - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened early in the run home. Driver S Thornley advised that the off side hopple shortener became entangled around a side carrier after being activated.

Made ld,trld,3-bk 1700,off 500,easy

Brk,detachd,6bk inr,4bk tn,good

CHAL VEE POWER - broke at the start losing ground.

3-4-5bk inr,4bk,3bk tn,solid inr

CHAL VEE POWER - checked by a breaking runner after 100m. Over-raced middle stages.

8th otr,wd 625m,wdr top,plggd away

KELTIC TIGER - over-raced early stages.

Mid otr,flat turn,no impact

KELTIC TIGER - Stewards inquired into the tactics adopted by driver B. Williamson near the 800m when trailing a weakening runner. Mr. Williamson explained that the gelding had been under pressure to obtain the back of FORTY WIVES for some distance before the 900m mark. After securing this position, the gelding continued to race under pressure despite being behind a weakening runner. Mr. Williamson further stated that he elected to remain in for a short period in an attempt to encourage the gelding to race more competitively. However, upon shifting out to improve, the gelding was immediately under pressure again. After considering the circumstances, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. Williamson's decision at the time was not unreasonable and determined that no further action was necessary.

Gt spd,trail,steady in strgt

Wd,prkd,into ld 1200,gathered in

Wide,pressd 2 lead,joind,dug in

KELTIC TIGER - raced wide early.

Bk otr,angld wide,ran on fairly

KELTIC TIGER - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1650m.

Brk badly,last,3w,parkd 1000,fair

KELTIC TIGER - broke at the start and shifted down the track despite the efforts of driver B Orange briefly hampering trailing runners and losing ground.

Up,ld 1900,fght hard,cght 20

KELTIC TIGER - lay outwards early in the run home.

4bk otr,up,ld 1050,fght,cght 100

KELTIC TIGER - over-raced early stages.

Last,3w drag 600,solid work

KELTIC TIGER - had to be steadied late in the run home when becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of REMISSION which shifted outwards. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Left prkd the trip,outfinished 150m

Brk,tacked on,wd rear 650,wdr,faded

RAZORS EDGE - over-raced and shifted outwards near the 2150m and locked wheels with GEM N EM. Locked wheels with THE HIGHLANDER which lay inwards near the 650m.

5th,prkd 1600,cvr bell,wd,stout fin

THE HIGHLANDER - fractious prior to the second attempt at a start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3-4th,prkd 800,up,too powerful

THE HIGHLANDER - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Eased,wd cvr rear 700,strong wdst

9th pegs,4-bk,off top,tidy when clr

Brk,10th inr,6-bk bell,off,sound wd

THE HIGHLANDER - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by R May) was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Soon parkd,loomed turn,fght well

THE HIGHLANDER - fractious when attempting to leave the pre-race formation requiring assistance from Starting Attendants. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Led,soon trail,tidy bid lane

Prkd,1x1 1150,off,sound bid wd

Cut breeze thru'out,outfinished

Soon trail,out trn,steady bid

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,no room strgt

LORD FANTASY - held up early stages of the run home. Placed in restricted room near the 150m when an inside runner shifted ground outwards.

Gt spd,soon 3pegs,solid innr

LORD FANTASY - lay out rounding the final bend and the early stages of the run home.

Wide,parkd,1x1,only batled

LORD FANTASY - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1400m. Driver B Williamson defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Williamson the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.

Gt spd,led,fght on strongly

Soon prkd,1x1 900,off,chased well

Soon 1x1,out turn,solid bid

4-5bk otr,wdr cvr tn,steady mid