Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc

9th otr,5-bk 950,wd cvr,plggd wdst

KELTIC TIGER - driver S Thornley advised he had difficulty steering the gelding throughout.

3 &4-bk otr,wd cvr 600,3-bk,tidy wd

KELTIC TIGER - over-raced middle stages.

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.

Eased,wd rear 1350,posted,eased dwn

FLYAWAY - hung inwards when improving wide passing the 1300m before being retired from the race near the 1100m. Driver S Thornley reported he was having considerable difficulty steering the mare after the bit had pulled through the horse's mouth.

Brk,7th inr,off,whacked away in mid

FLYAWAY - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hung inwards early in the run home.

Brk,rear inr,off,4-bk,wd,blkd,stout

FLYAWAY - broke at the start losing ground. Hung inwards leaving the final bend and in the run home causing driver R Close difficulty.

Prkd,cvr,prkd 1200,couldn't stick

FLYAWAY - lay inwards when weakening in the run home.

7th otr,3-bk 1600,wd tn,held up,brk

FLYAWAY - broke late in the run home.

4bk otr,brk,chkd 1350,6bk otr,fair

FLYAWAY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m.

Soon 3bk inr,held up,clear 200,tidy

3wd,up,ld 1950,trld,askd,plain

FLYAWAY - raced wide early. Hung inwards final bend and struck a track marker when weakening hampering a trailing runner.

1x1-4bk otr,3wd,postd,no xtra wd

FLYAWAY - raced three wide without cover from the 1000m. Weakened final bend.

Wd cvr,up prkd 950,flat 400,fdd out

STUBING - raced wide early.

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr 400,strong

STUBING - paced roughly in the run home.

5-6bk inr,off rear 400,sound,tight

5th otr,3-bk1x1,3rd tn,fght on well

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1200,held up,good

8th otr,4-bk,wd 650,wdr tn,bttld on

Into 1x1,3-bk,1x1 1300,off 350,easy

Soon ld,allowed terms,kicked,cut bk

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk 800,blkd,tidy mid

STUBING - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Soon 3bk otr,angld,solid bid wd

STUBING - briefly paced roughly passing the 1650m.

Left prkd thru'out,outfinished 200m

Brk,rear otr,5-bk,off,beat slows

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld,3-bk 2100,off,stout thru mid

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,ld 1700,set terms,held best

Ld out,trld 2300,thru,ran on nicely

Bk otr,3w,postd 1000,fght on ok

CHANGEFORTHEBETA - over-raced middle stages. Raced three wide without cover from the 900m.

6th,1x1 2300-tn,2nd tn,fght,peakd

5-7bk otr,3wd,prkd 1400,tired tn

4th,3-bk inr 1650,prkd bell,outfin

PLAYING WITH STARS - over-raced middle stages. Junior driver H Douglas reported the mare had been striking the sulky wheel discs at various stages during the running. Mr Douglas (assisted by M Williamson) defended a breach of Rule 868(3) alleging he failed to drive the mare out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing in 4th place. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved. After considering submissions on penalty Mr Douglas' driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 1 August 2025 (3 days).

Prkd,1x1,prkd 1200,askd tn,tired

PLAYING WITH STARS - trainer T Bagrie was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky. Weakened final bend.

7th inr,5-bk 1550,off,ran on in mid

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,3-bk,wd,ld,cut dwn

5th inr,4-bk 1600,off,whacked away

6th inr,5-bk 1700,held up,not in it

PLAYING WITH STARS - placed in restricted room by an outside runner after 150m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3-4-5bk inr,4bk otr,bt slows wd

3bk otr,4bk 900,wd cvr,urgd,steady

PLAYING WITH STARS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Hill. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,3wd 600,wiltd

PLAYING WITH STARS - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised that despite working hard early he was still slightly disappointed with the effort.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard

BEACHBREAK - paced roughly in the run home.

Left prkd thru'out,ld 175,cght late

Prkd,cvr 1700,3-bk,wd 600,fght well

BEACHBREAK - raced wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance Co-Trainer S Telfer advised he was slightly disappointed with the effort which he could only attribute to the gelding having done too well since its previous race.

Soon ld,set terms,gunned down late

Gun run mrks,thru,bold bid,denied

Soft trip mrks,thru,chall,thwarted

BEACHBREAK - Driver J Dickie admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulations for using his whip in a continuous manner late in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $450.

Ld,trld 1900,held up,brk 175m out

BEACHBREAK - broke early in the run home losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

6th otr,1x1,wd,prkd 1300,ld,staunch

10th,5-bk inr,4-bk,chkd,blkd,forget

BEACHBREAK - checked by a breaking runner near the 400m. Held up early stages of the run home.

Left prkd,cvr 900,wd 400,no pick-up

WAVEWATCHER - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver O Thornley advised the gelding failed to handle the track conditions.

Nice trip otr,peeled,ran on stoutly

Gate spd,trld,shuffld,6-5bk,battld

3rd inr,3-bk,thru 200,closed boldly

Eased,wd cvr rear 600,bttld on wdr

WAVEWATCHER - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Soon 3pegs,never ran on

WAVEWATCHER - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Williamson advised he was very disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,no final kick

9th otr,5-bk,wd 400,ran home nicely

Gt spd,parkd,1x1,1x2,ran on ok

Brk badly,5th gap,imp inr top,smart

JESSE OWENS - the required veterinary clearance was received. Broke at the start losing ground. Paced roughly rounding the final bend. Held up early in the run home by a weakening runner. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

3rd inr,4-bk,prkd bell,keen,outfin

JAZZYS UPSTART - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld 1500,joind,fght,hdd 150

SOFIA ROSE - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for contacting the sulky wheel of JAZZYS UPSTART rounding the final bend.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,3wd tn,no kick

JAZZYS UPSTART - raced wide early and middle stages. Raced wide from the 500m. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of the connections revealed no abnormalities.

4-5pegs,steady up innr

JAZZYS UPSTART - over-raced and was awkwardly placed close to the inside of KATHERINE entering the first bend having to be steadied and struck a track marker. As a consequence the trailing MIDNIGHT BABE also struck a track marker. Over-raced middle stages.

4bk otr,3wd,ld 1300,tackld & fdd tn

JAZZYS UPSTART - broke early in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Raced wide early and middle stages.

Soon 5bk otr,off,fair bid wd rear

Bk otr,3w train,always rear,batld

JAZZYS UPSTART - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

4th inr,4-bk 1300,held up,solid inr

ENYA FRANCO - held up in the run home.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk,thru inr tn,punishing

Eased,rear,5-bk inr,off,wd top,tidy

4th,3-bk inr 1700,prkd 800,outkickd

5th otr,left prkd 1700,flat 450 out

ENYA FRANCO - weakened from the 400m.

Soon 1x1,askd tn,offered little

Eased,7th otr,wd cvr,3-bk,wd,plggd

ENYA FRANCO - when questioned regarding the performance driver W House could offer no explanation other than the mare may not have handled the track conditions.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1500,chall,outkicked

ENYA FRANCO - raced wide early. Briefly hampered by an inside runner early in the run home.

4th,1x1 1000,off,solid bid mid

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,strong late

5th,parkd bell,loomd,gritty

DAISY DIANA - lay out throughout the run home having to be corrected by driver M Williamson.

Eased,9th otr,5-bk,7th top,fair inr

A false start was declared when DAISY DIANA refused to score up and became fractious as the mobile was moving away with the sulky shaft getting caught over the filly's rump. A warning was placed on the barrier record of DAISY DIANA.

Eased,chkd rear,imp inr,off,belated

DAISY DIANA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Held up in the middle stages of the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,3wd,postd 700,wiltd

DAISY DIANA - refused to score up at the first attempt at a start and shifted up the track losing considerable ground. Raced wide from the 900m.

4bk inr,waitd tn,angld,handy mid

DAISY DIANA - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 1500m. Held up early in the run home.

5th inr,4-bk 1500,blkd,off,belated

DAISY DIANA - refused to score up at the first attempt at a start and shifted up the track resulting in the filly contacting the outside fence. Underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to take part in the restart. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Over-raced rounding the final bend. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Deep pegs,off,battled at rear

Eased,4-bk inr,held up,off,tidy mid

DAISY DIANA - held up throughout the run home.