Timaru Harness Racing Club Inc

4bk otr,5bk 1200,4-5wd tn,sound wd

PACIFIC THUNDER - over-raced early stages. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

Slw,rear otr,wd cvr top,ran on wdst

PACIFIC THUNDER - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1600m. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

4bk inr,off 3wd cvr 700,weakened

3wd,6bk otr,wdst rear tn,pluggd wd

PACIFIC THUNDER - over-raced in the early stages.

3-4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,5wd tn,steady

Gate spd,ld bid,trld,fading 500

PACIFIC THUNDER - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners and lay inwards striking track markers.

Prkd,1x1 1400,off,steady in mid

3-4bk otr,angld wdst tn,strong wd

Eased,8bk otr,wd rear tn,battld wd

PACIFIC THUNDER - weakened final bend.

Soon prkd,1x1 950,off tn,no kick

Gate spd,trld 1750,thru,fght hard

VERDUCCI - driver J Young-Grant will be spoken to in the coming days regarding the manner in which she used her whip in the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,lacked dash

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,late thru mid

VERDUCCI - held up final bend. Driver J Young-Grant admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her 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 Mrs Young-Grant's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 27 April 2025 (2 days).

Trld,3-bk 2100,thru,fght on solidly

Trld out,4-bk,3-bk 1400,off,fght on

VERDUCCI - broke early in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver J Young-Grant was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

5th otr,1x1 1600,off,fght on nicely

Eased,5bk inr,angld wdr,honest

VERDUCCI - struck a track marker near the 1700m. Driver J Young-Grant was issued a warning. Held up early in the run home.

5bk otr,urgd/fading 700,heart prob

VERDUCCI - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Young-Grant was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding 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.

Easd,7bk otr,wd rear cvr tn,handy

Brk start,never cght up after

ROCKETS STAR - fractious prior to the start and was unable to take up its barrier position. Broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1100,1x1 tn,fght,blkd

Wd,12th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 600,steady

EASY ART - raced wide early.

Prkd,ld 1400,trld 600,no kick inr

3-4pegs,no room str,ran on tight gp

EASY ART - held up throughout the run home. Driver R Holmes reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

6-8bk otr,detachd 500,imprvd inr

TAKE A SELFIE - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 700m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Trld,3-4bk inr 600,off,smart mid

3bk otr-prkd,ld 1300,fght,cght 100

TAKE A SELFIE - driver C Alford was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Up,ld 1500,little peace,hdd tn,fdd

TAKE A SELFIE - lay inwards when weakening near the 300m and struck a track marker.

5bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up wd

Brk,detachd,wd rear tn,big fin wd

TAKE A SELFIE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Brk,5bk otr,3-4bk otr,brk 500

TAKE A SELFIE - broke at the start checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again near the 500m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Driver B Butt reported that the mare had raced greenly at various stages throughout.

Wd,prkd,pshd to ld 1950,gunned down

CELESTIAL SEA - when questioned regarding the tactics he adopted passing the 800m driver J Dunn advised that he was concerned LOCHDARRAGH may weaken rounding the final bend after leading through the middle stages and maintaining a solid tempo, so felt his best option was to shift away from the marker line to avoid being held up. Stewards noted Mr Dunn's comments.

9th otr,wd,prkd 1200,eye ldr,gritty

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 800,1-paced inr

LOCHDARRAGH - weakened final bend.

Brk early,tailed off,out of action

LOCHDARRAGH - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trld-3bk inr,prkd 1200,fght hard

Wd,brk 1850,nvr in touch after

LOCHDARRAGH - broke after 150m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr 500,bttld on

4bk inr,off,angld wd 350,sound mid

FEAR GOGH - over-raced early stages. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

3bk otr,5bk 1000,3wd cvr,battld

FEAR GOGH - raced wide early.

3wd,4bk otr,driftd 800,pulld up

FEAR GOGH - raced wide early. Weakened from the 800m and was retired from the race. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Co-trainer P Robertson advised the filly had failed to handle the track conditions.

3bk inr,4bk 1100,off,3wd 450,fdd

Found 1x1,off tn,strong,run down

3bk otr,3wd cvr 600,chased hard

Trld-4bk inr,held up,off,1-paced

FEAR GOGH - held up by a weakening runner passing the 600m.

Soon parkd,trail 400,nice chase

Thru,3-4bk otr,wd cvr tn,steady

Cght 3wd,up,prkd 1200,rough,brk 400

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1250m. Paced roughly and broke rounding the final bend checking and hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Broke score up,detached

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Last,wide 400,ran on solidly

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Deep pegs,off,last,batld thru mid

Last,3w,parkd 1200,fght on well

Broke score up,detached

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - trainer C Laurenson was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Bk otr,thru mid turn,steady work

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - hampered entering the first bend.

Last,launchd 500,brk 400,out

TINDER ROSE - Stewards questioned driver K Tomlinson regarding the tactics she adopted near the 400m when electing to remain in the running line when the opportunity presented to shift out into the three wide line to progress forward. Miss Tomlinson explained she elected not to shift out and follow ULTIMATE PERFECTION forward in the three wide line due to the manner in which that runner was pacing at the time. After hearing her explanation and viewing the replays Stewards noted Miss Tomlinson's comments.

Last inr,last,mid 400,widest,ran on