Kurow Harness Racing Club Inc

4-5bk inr,off 3bk otr 500,tight str

LA CONCHA - had to be restrained racing into the first bend when racing on the marker line. Stewards questioned drivers G O'Reilly (JUKEBOX GYPSY) and C Dalgety (LA CONCHA) regarding this and after hearing from both drivers and viewing the replays which were inconclusive, Stewards took the matter no further. Held up throughout the run home. Mr Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

5th inr,3-bk 1500,whacked away gap

LA CONCHA - hung outwards throughout the run home causing driver C Dalgety difficulty utilising the passing lane with the gelding being held up over the concluding stages.

Gate spd,ld,joind tn,swallowed up

Trld 2300,flat 400,dropped out

LA CONCHA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort despite being fresh up from a spell over 2600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

4th,led 1200,joind,fght hard

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,sprintd

LA CONCHA - lay outwards in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,4-3bk,held up,smart

LA CONCHA - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 900m.

Trld the trip,held up tn,pluggd

LA CONCHA - over-raced middle stages.

Lobbed trail,off 900,ld 700,fdd out

EZRA THE SCRIBE - weakened in the run home.

Eased,wd cvr rear,posted,wilted out

EZRA THE SCRIBE - over-raced early and middle stages. Raced wide from the 1000m.

Soon 4pegs,last turn,no impact

EZRA THE SCRIBE - over-raced middle stages.

Last,angld turn,batld at rear

EZRA THE SCRIBE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start losing ground.

1x1,shffld mid,angld wide,batld

EZRA THE SCRIBE - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Continued to over-race through the middle stages.

Last,peeld 400,ran on solidly wide

Wide,parkd,folded up strgt

EZRA THE SCRIBE - raced wide early. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised the gelding had been unsuited to racing in the parked position. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

Eased,rear inr,off,bttld solidly wd

3bk inr,waited tn,1-paced inr

9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 850,outfinished

MAGICAL MAX - fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced early stages.

Wd cvr,prkd,ld 1300,mastered 200m

MAGICAL MAX - raced wide early.

7th otr,4-bk bell,3-bk top,wd,stout

Brk early,rear mrks,never a threat

MAGICAL MAX - broke near the 1900m losing ground. Weakened in the run home.

Rear otr,5-bk inr 500,bt slows pegs

11th otr,6-bk,gapped,never a hope

MAGICAL MAX - weakened final bend.

8th,3bk otr,angld,warmd up wd

Cght wd,eased,rear,drifting 800 out

BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1400m. Weakened from the 800m. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare. Driver L Dobbs was issued a warning for using his whip on a runner out of contention in the run home.

Lost ld dig,trld 1700,flat top,wknd

BETTERTHANDIVA - weakened early in the run home.

Cght wd,up prkd 1300,cvr,no pick-up

BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide early.

Fired to ld,trld 1700,thru,did best

BETTERTHANDIVA - when questioned regarding the improved performance caretaker trainer A Edge advised the mare has had a change of shoeing since last racing and had appreciated a different training environment as per the Horse Movement notification.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1550,3-bk,drifting 500m

BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

7th inr,off,prkd,cvr,wd 950,fdd out

BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened in the run home.

Wd,prkd,cvr,shffld,failed to run on

BETTERTHANDIVA - weakened final bend.

Mid-bk otr,angld trn,never in it

5-6pegs,batld innr,always rear

Soon 1x1,out trn,only batld

4-5pegs,inside runs,batld innr

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 900m, then raced greenly for a distance losing ground.

Gt spd,led,flat turn,boxed on fair

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - weakened over the concluding stages. Driver K Green reported that the gelding had lay out throughout.

Bk otr,broke 1300,detachd

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - broke passing the 1300m when racing to the inside of THE REAL CRUNCH which shifted ground inwards hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Driver R Austin admitted a subsequent charge under Rule 869(4) in that he failed to concede his position resulting in his own horse breaking. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Austin's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 18 May 2025 (2 days).

Bk otr,peeld 500,ran on wider

HAVARTI ARDEN - locked sulky stays with CALIFORNIA DREAMING leaving the final bend.

Followd 1x1,peeld 600,boxd on

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - over-raced through the middle stages.

4-5pegs,flat 500,batld rear

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Austin. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

8th otr,4-bk bell,unable to fire up

KELTIC TIGER - lay inwards at various stages causing driver M Williamson difficulty.

5th inr,4-bk 1800,off,no gap in mid

KELTIC TIGER - broke in the score up however was in position at the start.

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.

Eased,8th otr,3-bk,prkd 850,gallant

9th otr,4-bk inr 700,off,useful mid

IVONA DADIC - lay in and contacted track markers rounding the final bend. Held up early in the run home.

1x1,4-bk bell,wd cvr,1x1,off,strong

IVONA DADIC - over-raced middle stages.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,stout on mrks

Wd cvr,up prkd 1000,cvr,off,fght on

IVONA DADIC - raced wide early.

10th,4-bk inr,5-bk,off,solid in mid

IVONA DADIC - hung inwards rounding the final bend.

Held ld,trld 1250,thru,fght stoutly

Trld,3bk inr,prkd,ld tn,hdd,fdd 100

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1400,ld 200m,cght

Trld,3-bk 1050,closed boldly mrks

Wide,parkd,flat 400,folded

RAKERO LIGHTNING - raced wide early until reaching the parked position passing the 1600m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fght on

Gt spd,led,trail 1600,solid chase

Gt spd,led,flat turn,folded up

RAKERO LIGHTNING - weakened over the concluding stages.

Gt spd,led,trail,flat turn,batld

RAKERO LIGHTNING - lay in on the bends throughout and in particular when weakening rounding the final bend contacting track markers.

Soon 1x1,out trn,nice bid

RAKERO LIGHTNING - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1500,eyed,reeled in

Brk start,rear to trn,never a hope

RAKERO LIGHTNING - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 600m. Stewards will follow up with trainer S Reid in the coming days.

4th,prkd,into ld 1350,too many guns

RAKERO LIGHTNING - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer S Reid advised the mare had received an economical run when able to dictate terms in front and had benefitted from a drop in class.

Last,3w train,4w,widr,batling trn

KENSI - raced three wide without cover from the 1300m then with cover from the 1100m. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

Last,innr 700,always at rear

KENSI - briefly placed in restricted room on the sulky wheel of TUNEINSPORTSFANS near the 900m when there was a slight easing of the pace. Paced roughly passing the 600m.

Last,angld trn,always at rear

Last,drag up 700,widr trn,fair

KENSI - trainer S Baucke was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Broke early in the score up and was back from the Unruly position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Last,3w solo 900,wider,peakd

KENSI - hung outwards and raced greenly racing into the first bend becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of EMERALD ABBEY and broke losing ground. Raced four wide without cover from the 900m.

Off gate,last,always at rear

KENSI - broke briefly in the score up and was back from the Unruly position at the start.

Off gate,tackd on,always at rear

KENSI - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Broke score up,detached after

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

4th,4-bk inr 2100,fght soundly mrks

PATIRO - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,wd rear 650,wdr top,fght well

PATIRO - raced wide from the 600m.

Ld out,trld 2100,thru,chall,outfin

Wd,up prkd,cvr 700,held up,no punch

PATIRO - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home. Weakened over the concluding stages.

5th inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,no gaps,stiff

PATIRO - held up throughout the run home. Driver S Hill advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

8th otr,5-bk,wd 400,closed strongly

Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1500,thru,outkicked

Prkd,3-bk inr 1600,held up,tidy inr

PATIRO - fractious leaving the pre-race formation. Held up early in the run home.

7-6bk otr,3wd cvr,up,fght,bested

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,off tn,solid

Bk otr,last,thru mid,batld away

DRAGON POWER - over-raced middle stages.

Soon parkd,kickd up,fght ok

Trail,off,hld up trn,nice bid strgt

DRAGON POWER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Mid otr,3w cvr,peeld 500,soon gone

DRAGON POWER - raced three wide with cover from the 1200m. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver H Douglas advised that the gelding had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Mid-bk otr,angld widest,nice fin

DRAGON POWER - trainer J Douglas was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky.

Gt spd,3pegs,only batld strgt

DRAGON POWER - held up rounding the final bend and early stages of the run home.

3-4pegs,last,always at rear

DRAGON POWER - paced roughly in the score up and through the early stages.

3pegs thrghout,tidy chase innr

4-5pegs,last turn,hld up 200,forgiv

DRAGON POWER - held up over the concluding stages.

3-4pegs,battled away up innr

DRAGON POWER - held up early stages of the run home.

Wd,parkd,1x1,offered zero

TRENDY VAN GOGH - raced wide early.

Soon trail,steady up innr

Gt spd,led,trail,brfly hld up,fair

Soon 1x1,out trn,honest fin

TRENDY VAN GOGH - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend, being forced wider on the track losing ground. Lay in early stages of the run home.

Left parkd thrghout,fading 550

TRENDY VAN GOGH - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner.

Deep pegs,off trn,fair thru mid

A false start was declared when ABULL reared in the score up and shifted inwards, locking sulky wheels with TRENDY VAN GOGH. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver R McIlwrick elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

Mid otr,peeld 700,short livd,batld

TRENDY VAN GOGH - weakened final bend.

Wide,parkd,fght on,fadd late

TRENDY VAN GOGH - raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 1100m.

Gt spd,led,trail,steady lane

TRENDY VAN GOGH - driver B Orange was warned for using the whip with his foot removed from the sulky footrest on one occasion in the run home.