Timaru Harness Racing Club Inc

Soon last,brk brfly trn,batld

SPIRIT OF ATLANTA - broke briefly rounding the final bend losing ground and as a result the near side number came adrift.

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,couldn't run on

PERAKI LAD - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the gelding failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Trainer G Payne advised he will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Eased,4bk otr,3wd 850,tiring tn

FEAR THE DIVA - raced wide from the 900m. Weakened final bend.

Eased,5th,3bk otr,well bk tn,battld

5-6bk otr,wd rear tn,honest wd

FEAR THE DIVA - required assistance from a Starting Attendant prior to the start. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Soon 3bk inr,flat tn,no extra inr

Eased,7th,1x1 1200,off,sound mid-wd

FEAR THE DIVA - hung outwards and paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Up,ld 1600,trld 550,thru,good chase

Trld,bad chk 1450,3bk otr,smart wd

LONGVIEW TUI - checked and broke near the 1450m losing ground.

Led,trld 1500,held up tn,good inr

SWEET ESPRESSO - struck the sulky wheel of LONGVIEW TUI after 100m and paced roughly with the horse galloping after breaking the near side hopple loop and was retired from the race. Driver R Close defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting ground shortly after the start and striking the sulky wheel of LONGVIEW TUI. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Close, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Close's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 31 August up to and including 11 September 2025 (4 days).

8th otr,5-bk,4-bk,wd 400,stout late

LONGVIEW TUI - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for the manner he drove when shifting ground and crowding an outside runner near the 200m.

6th,1x1 1300,angld wd,smart wd

Wd,prkd,keen,3bk otr,no dash

A false start was declared when LONGVIEW TUI broke in the score up and shifted inwards checking DIDJAMAKEANIMPRINT and SMOKING ASHES. A warning was placed on the barrier record of LONGVIEW TUI. Driver S Thornley elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart. DIDJAMAKEANIMPRINT underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to take part in the restart.

3bk inr,waitd tn,no gaps,flew 50

LONGVIEW TUI - held up until late in the run home.

3-4bk inr,off tn,tried hard mid

1x1,3bk otr 800,off,steady mid

Eased,6th,1x1 900,off,honest wd

FOX TERROR - trainer B Negus (represented by M Holbrough) admitted a breach of Rule 865(2) in that he presented the gelding to race without the notified sliding blinds. After considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150.

5th,4-bk inr 1500,lacked punch mrks

1x1,1x2 1200,out trn,steady

Wide,parkd,mid otr,battld late

FOX TERROR - raced wide early.

3rd,3-bk inr 2000,off 400,blkd,flew

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up for a distance passing the 400m. Again held up early in the run home.

Across to trail early,thru,outkickd

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - paced roughly in the run home.

Gate spd,ld 1650,under siege tn,fdd

Wd,made ld 2100,tckld,fght gamely

Eased,wd cvr rear 1100,wdr,stuck on

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - raced wide early.

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.

5th otr,left prkd 1300,outfinished

Brk,6th gap,off,3-bk otr,off,no zip

SWEET BETTY - broke at the start losing ground. Stood down to trial on one occasion from a standing start to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

Blew the start badly,pulled up

SWEET BETTY - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

4th,4-bk inr 1600,off,stout fin mid

SWEET BETTY - held up early in the run home.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,solid chase

Trainer A Swain advised Stewards on 4 September that STAR FROM HEAVEN has had its knees treated since last racing.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1100,hdd 400,folded

STAR FROM HEAVEN - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering trailing runners.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd cvr top,fght

Last,detached,never a factor

TAIKA - lost ground passing the 1600m and raced uncompetitively. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

Deep pegs,fading by 400

TAIKA - slow in the early stages of the score up and was back from the Unruly position at the start. Weakened final bend. Driver G Shand was warned to start wider on the track when drawn Unruly.

Slow/brk start,long way back after

TAIKA - broke at the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.

Slow,13th,7bk inr,detachd,fdd.brk

TAIKA - broke leaving the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Well bk at start,brk,grim chase

TAIKA - back from the unruly position at the start and then broke briefly and trailed the field throughout. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Very slow,4bk otr,brk 600,battld

TAIKA - slow over the early stages. Broke near the 600m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Trainer/driver G Shand advised the gelding had crossed fired and pulled the near fore shoe.

Broke dispatch,always detached

TAIKA - fractious prior to the start. Broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Broke again shortly after and shifted inwards abruptly, checking inside runners losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.