Timaru Harness Racing Club Inc

4-5bk otr,6bk 900,wd rear,battld

Soon 1x1,off tn,kept chasing mid

4bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,honest

ANYTIME AT ALL - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 750m.

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.

Prkd,ld 1200,askd,fght,run down 100

IZACHEAPEE - over-raced early stages.

Led,trld 1300,thru,earnest inr

IZACHEAPEE - broke briefly in the score up however was in position at the start.

4-3bk inr,waited,solid chase inr

Ld,trld 1500,held up tn,plain inr

IZACHEAPEE - crowded by an outside runner near the 1500m striking several track markers.

7-8bk otr,still last tn,cheeky mid

IZACHEAPEE - fractious in the pre-race formation and refused to circle without the assistance of a Starting Attendant and Clerk of the Course. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke after a slight easing of the pace near the 700m losing ground. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

7bk ot,3wd cvr,postd 800,fght,fdd

Gate spd,trld,waitd,short bid inr

Up,ld,trld 1200,off mid tn,steady

Led,trld 1500,thru tn,short bid inr

1x1,prkd 1500,no cvr,fght,flt pinch

Prkd,3bk otr 900,off,smart,peakd 50

SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced near the 1400m when being restrained to obtain cover.

Led,trld,3bk 1100,held up,dashd 100

SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced middle stages. Held up until late in the run home.

Ld,trld,3bk inr 800,held up,sound

SPIRITUAL BLISS - held up leaving the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Held ld,trld 1400,thru,sound,peakd

Prkd,1x1 1200,3wd 400,pluggd mid

SPIRITUAL BLISS - trainer B Zampese reported the mare had been slow to recover following the race. Stewards will follow up with Mr Zampese in the coming days.

Soon trld,waitd,held up,imprvd inr

SPIRITUAL BLISS - held up for clear racing room until near the 150m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards questioned driver T Williams regarding his decision to shift outwards leaving the final bend instead of remaining in the trail and waiting for the available run in the passing lane in the run home. After considering Mr Williams explanation, Stewards issued a charge under Rule 868(2) which Mr Williams defended, alleging he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to win or obtain the best possible finishing place. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Williams, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,honest mid

3bk otr,held up rear 500,steady

IVONA DADIC - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R May. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Mr May defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging 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 May the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr May's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 28 December 2024 (3 days).

4bk otr,3-4wd tn,tried hard inr

3wd,prkd 1900,1x1 700,off,honest

IVONA DADIC - lay inwards shortly after the start and paced roughly. Raced wide early.

Bk otr,thru mid trn,no room in str

IVONA DADIC - held up throughout the run home. Junior driver S Hill, assisted by B Orange, admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 400m when contacting the sulky wheel of LILAC LUXURY with the tyre puncturing in consequence. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 18 October until the conclusion of racing on 23 October 2024 (2 days).

9th,5-4bk otr,wdst rear,imprvd wd

IVONA DADIC - forced to race four wide near the 600m.

5bk inr,chkd 1000,off,held up,flew

IVONA DADIC - out of position at the start. Driver S Hill was issued a warning. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home. Mr Hill was also warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

4bk otr,5bk 1100,off,honest wd

IVONA DADIC - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd in gaps

3wd,prkd,3bk otr 1200,tiring 400

IVONA DADIC - raced wide early. Hung inwards rounding the bends.

Led,trld 1400,waitd,short bid inr

Ld,trld,3bk,4bk 900,short bid inr

GEM N EM - placed in restricted room near the 100m when an outside runner lay inwards.

3-4bk inr,waited,one-paced inr

GEM N EM - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1700,flat tn,wiltd

GEM N EM - trainer J Howe was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky. Weakened in the run home.

6bk otr,5bk inr tn,held up,fair inr

GEM N EM - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,led,solid tempo,folded

GEM N EM - trainer J Howe reported the mare has been treated for dehydration since last racing. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised that although the mare had worked hard through the early and middle stages to maintain the lead he was still disappointed with the effort.

Soon chkd,bk,3w train,folded up

RAKAMURPH - checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m and locked sulky wheels with GEM N EM losing ground.

Strght to ld,set terms,far too good

4-6bk inr,off 700,3wd cvr,sound wd

ELITE STYX - over-raced middle stages.

Trld,3bk inr 800,held up,steady inr

ELITE STYX - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,waited,short bid inr

Trld-3bk inr,to 1x1 tn,imprvd mid

5bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,up,bravest

Prkd,3bk otr 1000,clr,steady wd

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,solid,peakd

ELITE STYX - raced wide from the 1000m.

6bk inr,7bk 1200,off,held up,sound

ELITE STYX - contested a position for a distance passing the 1600m and then shifted inwards placing SOPHIA BROMAC in restricted room momentarily. Driver T Williams will be spoken to regarding the manner in which he drove in the coming days. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Gt spd,led,joind,folded late

Gt spd,soon led,kickd,fght well

HALEY ROBYN - raced wide early.

Bk otr,peeld 500,loomd,game

Mid,left parkd 1400,very gritty

3pegs,shffld last,launchd 800,peakd

HALEY ROBYN - raced wide from the 800m. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised the mare had worked hard to get into the race and this had taken its toll over the concluding stages.

3-4pegs,1 off run,nice work late

Gt spd,soon trail,boxed on

3bk inr,4bk 1200,held up,1-paced

5-4bk otr,wd rear tn,no xtra wd

EMMA SWAN - when questioned regarding the performance trainer T Healy advised the mare would derive benefit from her first start on the grass also advising she will be increasing her workload in the coming days.

4-5bk inr,held up tn,big dash mid

EMMA SWAN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Eased,4bk inr,held up tn,tidy mid

Prkd,1x1 1000,held up,angld,steady

EMMA SWAN - over-raced early and middle stages.

Led,trld 1700,thru,solid bid inr

3wd,up,ld 1800,trld 600,no punch

EMMA SWAN - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the mare had worked hard in the early stages to obtain the lead from DON JUAN which was over-racing with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

5bk otr,chkd,5bk,wd cvr tn,smart wd

EMMA SWAN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Over-raced middle stages.

3wd,1x1-4bk otr,wdst tn,smart wd

Gate spd,ld,trld 1900,thru,sharpest

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1200,urgd,swampd

Trld,thru,strong inr,held on best

7th,4-5bk inr,3bk otr 800,off,handy

4-5bk inr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,plain wdst

MY TEN GUITARS - paced roughly and lay inwards entering the first bend and raced inside several track markers. Raced wide from the 1200m.

Thru,4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

MY TEN GUITARS - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up early in the run home.

Brk badly start,distanced after

MY TEN GUITARS - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Eased,7-6bk otr,3wd cvr,ok rear

3wd,prkd 1800,1x1,flat 350,wiltd

MY TEN GUITARS - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1800m.

3-4bk inr,3bk otr 900,off,solid mid

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,won fght

Thru,4-5-4bk inr,off,held up,big wd

DIDJASEEMIKI - raced wide early. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

3bk otr-1x1,wd cvr tn,useful mid

3-4bk inr,off mid,strong bid mid-wd

DIDJASEEMIKI - held up final bend.

Soon 3bk inr,off tn,few gaps inr

DIDJASEEMIKI - hung outwards at various stages during the running. Held up throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

5bk otr,3wd cvr 600,1-paced

Eased,4bk otr,wd rear tn,no kick

TERROR MA SUE - lay outwards leaving the final bend and became awkwardly placed close to DIDJASEEMIKI.

Soon 4bk otr,3wd rear tn,sound