Waimate Trotting Club Inc

5th,3-bk inr,1x1 800,bttld well mid

ALWAYS A DIVA - crowded by ELLIE ROSE racing into the first bend and struck track markers. Stewards questioned drivers A Butt (ELLIE ROSE) and R Close (ALWAYS A DIVA) regarding this incident where it was established that Mr Butt had shifted his runner down the track simultaneously to ALWAYS A DIVA improving along the marker line resulting in Mr Close's runner being placed in restricted room. After considering the matter, Stewards were satisfied sole blame could not be attributed to either driver and took the matter no further.

3-bk otr,wd 400,sustained bid,close

1x1 the trip,up 3wd 400,fght on inr

9th otr,3-bk,wd 1100,up 3rd,fght on

BIGANDQUICK - raced wide from the 1100m.

Prkd,1x1,prkd,ld tn,swampd 150

BIGANDQUICK - trainer M Purvis was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding to race with blinds which had not been notified. Hung inwards near the 450m having to be corrected by driver R Close resulting in trailing runners being briefly hampered.

1x1,prkd,cvr 1250,failed to quicken

Mid-bk otr,chkd tn,batld rear

DELILAH - held up rounding the final bend and became awkwardly placed on the sulky wheel of ELOUISE, then lay outwards simultaneously to BABY COME BACK shifting ground outwards and contacting the sulky of DELILAH having to be steadied, hampering ADELPHI STORM.

11th,imp 4-bk inr,chkd,off,bttld on

ADELPHI STORM - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner near the 600m.

Trld,3-bk 1350,whacked away in gap

Ld out,trld 2050,thru,bold bid mrks

10th otr,6-bk 600,off,ran on wd out

9th otr,5-bk 1250,off,ran on in gap

5th otr,prkd,cvr 1200,plggd in gap

9th otr,chkd 1100,wd cvr,btltd away

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHAT - checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m losing ground.

5th inr,3-bk,off,ran home stoutly

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHAT - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver A Lethaby. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

9th otr,5bk,wd 800,wd cvr,wdst,fair

CARRERA BRAVO - raced wide from the 800m.

Wd,eased,5-bk otr,wd 800,fght well

CARRERA BRAVO - raced wide early.

Wd,easd last,3w train,nice fin late

CARRERA BRAVO - raced wide early then over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover. Again raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

Trail,3bk,fair up innr

Gun run mrks,thru,pounced,nutted

CARRERA BRAVO - shifted inwards after improving into the passing lane in the run home when driver S O'Reilly activated gear before being corrected. Miss O'Reilly was spoken to advisedly regarding this.

Eased,8th otr,wdst rear top,bt slws

CARRERA BRAVO - when questioned regarding the performance, driver S O'Reilly advised that the gelding had been unsuited by the slow tempo and was unable to make ground when the pace increased significantly over the final 400 metres. Miss O'Reilly was further questioned as to why she had not elected to improve through the middle stages, given her assessment that the race was being run at a slow tempo. She explained that her instructions from co-trainer B White had been to restrain from the outside barrier and obtain cover before being presented for a run into the race however, this did not eventuate resulting in the gelding being caught flat-footed over the concluding stages when the pace quickened considerably. Stewards questioned Mr White regarding Miss O'Reilly's explanation. He confirmed that these were the instructions issued but acknowledged that, given the sedate tempo, it would have been beneficial for Miss O'Reilly to improve CARRERA BRAVO during the middle stages. He added that, when drawn toward the outside of the mobile in future, his intention would be to continue to instruct the driver to restrain during the early stages and seek a position with cover. After considering the explanations provided by Miss O'Reilly and Mr White, reviewing the betting information supplied by the Betting Analyst, and taking into account their own observations, Stewards advised Miss O'Reilly that better tactical judgement would be expected in similar circumstances in future.

3rd,3bk inr,flat 450,felt pinch inr

CARRERA BRAVO - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance, co-trainer T White advised he was disappointed with the gelding's effort .Mr White explained that the gelding was having its first race start following a considerable spell from racing and, in his opinion, would derive significant benefit in terms of fitness from tonight's outing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Brk at dispatch,tailed off,no hope

LIBERTY GIRL - broke late in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Ld out,trld 1350,thru,chased boldly

Brk start,9th gap,never a live hope

There was a delay to the start due to LIBERTY GIRL being fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Brk,6th inr,off,wd cvr rear,fght on

LIBERTY GIRL - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Led,trail,3-4bk,parkd bell,strong

LIBERTY GIRL - shifted in on several occasions in the run home despite the efforts of driver G Thornley crowding inside runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Slow,5bk inr,off rear,bt slows inr

Mid otr,3w train,batld widr

Ld out,green,left prkd,effort told

Gt spd,trail,boxed on ok

ANOTHER VINNIE - hampered leaving the final bend and broke briefly in consequence. Lay out over the concluding stages.

9th pegs,4-bk bell,off,no final zip

ANOTHER VINNIE - hung outwards and paced roughly in the run home.

Soon 4pegs,batld innr,brk late

ANOTHER VINNIE - lay outwards and broke near the 150m losing ground. Driver J Morrison reported the gelding had been striking a knee.

Parkd,1x1,1x2,boxed on mid

Deep pegs,last,always at rear

PENNY ROSE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Weakened final bend.

Eased,4-6bk inr,losing touch 500

PENNY ROSE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver H Douglas. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Weakened from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

Blew the dispatch,out of business

LADY LE MANS - connections advised the filly has been treated for a virus since last racing. Broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Eased,rear inr,flat 500,dropped out

LADY LE MANS - raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Weakened passing the 400m. Driver K Butt reported the filly had been hanging outwards during the running. Trainer A Edge advised the filly was showing signs of muscle tie up and being in season following the race. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.