Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc

Brk,10th inr,off,wdst top,no pickup

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

Eased,6bk inr,chkd 450,forgive

TROUBLESHOOTER - placed in restricted room entering the final bend when an outside runner lay in when weakening with TROUBLESHOOTER contacting track markers and breaking in consequence losing all chance.

7th otr,3-bk bell,off,bttld away wd

Nice trip otr,rough & brk 400m,gone

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke rounding the final bend checking trailing runners losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Eased,4-5-4bk inr,cheeky mid-wd

Tardy,13th otr,held up rear,bt slws

TROUBLESHOOTER - crowded by an outside runner late in the score up and was back slightly at the start. Paced roughly shortly after the start having to be steadied. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver R May advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

5th inr,5-bk,3-bk bell,off,stout wd

4-3bk otr,pushd 4-5wd 400,honest

HUGO - raced wide early. Shifted outwards rounding the final bend checking outside runners. Stewards questioned drivers S Thornley (HUGO), G O'Reilly (TROUBLESHOOTER) and S Ottley (TACT TEENA) regarding this incident and after hearing their evidence issued Mr Thornley with a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) and the Shifting Ground Regulations alleging he drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 400m checking TROUBLESHOOTER and TACT TEENA with TACT TEENA breaking and losing all chance. Mr Thornley (assisted by K Barron) defended the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Thornley's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 25 April up to and including 30 April 2025 (2 days).

Eased,5-bk inr,off,held up,late dig

TROUBLESHOOTER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Rear otr,3-bk,off,green,late bid wd

TROUBLESHOOTER - trainer M Heenan advised the mare has had a knee treated since last racing. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Last,chkd 400,always at rear

Last,thru mid turn,always rear

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.

3 wide postd,pushd 4w 900,folded

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Raced three wide in the early stages before being forced to race four wide passing the 1000m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Trail,3-4pegs,off,ok up innr

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Held up rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,led,trail,into 1x1,too big

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Lay out through the middle stages when leading. Driver H Douglas reported he was unable to release the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking. The gear was inspected and found to be in previous good condition.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,nice chase

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.

Workd 2 lead,joind trn,fght ok

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Lay out rounding the final bend and early stages of the run home.

4-5pegs,off tn,angld,ran on ok

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.

Bk otr,parkd,led 400,dug in

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.

3-4pegs,off trn,ran on,tight late

DOUBLE QUICK - held up late in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,3-bk,thru,stout mrks

Eased,5th inr,rear tn,tidy late mid

LOVEYOURMOTHER - out of position at the start. When questioned regarding this driver A Edge advised the mobile gate had shifted up the track just prior to the start leaving a gap between the barrier arm and the marker line and he was reluctant to come up into position in case the horse attempted to start ahead of the gate. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays, Stewards took the matter no further. Lay inwards at various stages during the running.

7th inr,5-bk,off,brk/fell rear 800m

ARCHIE - raced wide early. Checked when sulky contacted by LOVEYOURMOTHER which was attempting to shift outwards near the 750m with driver W Frost being unbalanced in the sulky losing ground.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1550,wd 450,chal,too gd

Wd,eased,rear otr,wdst,lacked dash

LOVEYOURMOTHER - raced wide early. Had to be steadied when there was an easing of the pace near the 900m.

Eased,wd cvr rear bell,prkd,too big

12th otr,wd 1100,wd cvr,bttld away

LOVEYOURMOTHER - raced wide with cover from the 1100m.

3bk otr the trip,off,no pick-up wd

LOVEYOURMOTHER - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Rough,7th,3bk otr,wd,sound,rough

LOVEYOURMOTHER - broke briefly near the 50m and shifted ground outwards having to be steadied. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk dispatch,rear inr,off,tidy late

LILY'S A STAR - broke at the start losing ground.

Into trail,3-bk,off,blkd,potent mid

LILY'S A STAR - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Eased,9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr rear,fair

Eased,rear inr,4-bk tn,stout on inr

LILY'S A STAR - held up early in the run home. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had not gained an advantage when striking the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver S Tomlinson was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

Up,trld 1700,waitd,steady inr

Gate spd,trld 2400,did best up lane

LILY'S A STAR - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer J McDermott advised the mare had broken from a stand at its last start after being unlucky at the start prior and had benefited from improved manners and a mobile start tonight.

Brk,detachd,5bk inr 1200,tiring tn

LILY'S A STAR - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend. Driver H Douglas advised he accidentally dropped his whip in the run home.

3-4bk inr,cartd 600,imprvd,held up

LILY'S A STAR - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Held up late in the run home.

Nice trip otr,peeled top,no pick-up

4-5bk inr,last otr tn,no pick-up

Thru,prkd,ld,trld 1100,ld 100,nabbd

Wd,eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,rough tn

C C ARDEN - raced wide early. Hung inwards and locked wheels with the weakening KOTARE KELSO near the 350m despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel before breaking and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

5-6bk otr,3wd,prkd,bravd,nabbd

C C ARDEN - lay outwards near the 200m for a distance inconveniencing JOYRIDE(AUS). Junior driver N Burton was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

Brk,6bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght,peakd

C C ARDEN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

Brk,last,4bk otr,off tn,chased well

C C ARDEN - broke at the start losing ground.

Wd,6bk otr,3wd,1x1,off,swooped

C C ARDEN - raced wide early.

3bk otr,3wd 400,swooped,comfy

Prkd,3bk otr 1100,angld,honest mid

C C ARDEN - over-raced passing the 1300m when being restrained to obtain cover.

Wide,parkd bell,fadd in strgt

C C ARDEN - raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld 2100,askd,swallowd up

HI HOPES - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised the mare had over-raced when leading with the effort taking its toll.

Found 1x1,off tn,danced away mid

Trld,3-bk 1400,held up,fght on mrks

HI HOPES - held up early in the run home. Connections advised the mare upon returning to the stable was showing early signs of a respiratory infection and will be treated prior to resuming.

Prkd,into ld 1800,kicked,too slick

HI HOPES - lay outwards throughout the run home.

Thru,4-5bk inr,3-4wd cvr,steady

HI HOPES - over-raced middle stages.

Straight to ld,got terms,stung post

HI HOPES - lay outwards and shifted up the track in the run home when leading. Notwithstanding this driver S Hill was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

1x1-3bk otr,angld wdr,useful mid

HI HOPES - raced wide early.

Chkd,wd,1x1 1200,off,bttld solidly

MATAI HARRY - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Raced wide early.

5-4bk otr,6bk inr,held up,sound

MATAI HARRY - held up final bend and early in the run home.

Eased,last otr-inr,inr tn,ok at bk

MATAI HARRY - lay inwards on the bends.

3-4bk inr,waitd tn,sound on inr

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1200,askd,hdd

5th,1x1 1500,urgd 400,2nd wind

4th,prkd 1500-tn,brave fght str

MATAI HARRY - trainer M House was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky.

5bk otr-inr,5bk otr,thru,honest mid

MATAI HARRY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

6bk otr,7bk 800,hampered,battld

MATAI HARRY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 750m.

8th otr,4-bk,wd rear,bt stragglers

Chkd,5-bk otr,wd 450,no final kick

MAJOR TORQUE - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver G Thornley advised after being checked early she was obliged to improve wide from the rear of the field from the 600m with the effort taking its toll.

3bk otr,8th,4bk,off,bt slows wd

Found 1x1,off tn,steady,bested

4th,left prkd 1650,cvr 550,wd,stout

Up,prkd,ld,trld 1700,thru,almost

3wd,prkd 1800-tn,felt pinch str

MAJOR TORQUE - briefly paced roughly rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised he was not disappointed with the effort after racing in the parked position for the majority of the race.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,out 150,handy

MAJOR TORQUE - held up final bend.

Prkd,1x1,4bk otr 700,held up,fair

MAJOR TORQUE - held up final bend. Driver G Thornley advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Mid otr,peeld 500,too big

3bk inr,4bk 1300,no kick up inr

3bk inr,urged 350,no threat inr

Trld-3bk inr,waited tn,no threat

Wd,eased,6-7bk inr,buried,battld

STICKIFINGERS - raced wide early.

Up,trld,held up tn,tried hard inr

Found 1x1,asked 400,battld wd

3bk otr,4bk 850,inr tn,no threat

STICKIFINGERS - lay inwards rounding the final bend when weakening striking several track markers.

Eased,5bk inr-otr,thru mid,sound

3bk inr,flat 600,drifting back 500

STICKIFINGERS - weakened from the 600m.

6-4bk inr,held up 350,off,honest

STICKIFINGERS - held up early in the run home.

Found 1x1,clear tn,offered little

Wd,1x1,up,ld 1100,kickd,cght 150

Eased,1x1 1500,3bk 900,off,ok mid

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - hung inwards late in the run home crowding an inside runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination initially revealed no abnormalities however upon cooling down the gelding developed colic and was treated prior to being transported to the Canterbury Equine Clinic in the Horse Ambulance for further assessment. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Eased,3bk otr,wd rear tn,big wdst

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - lay inwards on several occasions in the run home and had to be straightened by driver T Chmiel.

Wd,3bk otr 1400,3wd tn,kept coming

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - raced wide early.

4th,prkd,ld 1600,dictated,held well

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - broke early in the score up however was in position at the start.

Prkd,pshd to ld 1700,hdd 175m,faded

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - shifted outwards on straightening for the run home placing outside runners in restricted room. After hearing from Driver J Dickie and viewing the replays Mr Dickie was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the home straight in future.

Made ld,trld 1150,thru,did best inr

4-5bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

THE BETTOR MAJOR - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

Rear inr,off,3-bk otr,4th top,stout

THE BETTOR MAJOR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

8th otr,wd 950,chall 700,ld,too big

THE BETTOR MAJOR - lay inwards near the 700m having to be straightened by driver J Morrison.

4-8bk otr,sent 3-4wd,postd,tired

THE BETTOR MAJOR - lay inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room near the 750m. Shifted inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room momentarily near the 600m. Driver J Morrison will be spoken to regarding the manner in which he drove in the coming days.

Brk badly start,pulld up after

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6L off start,never caught up

THE BETTOR MAJOR - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4bk inr,3bk otr 900,wdst tn,honest

THE BETTOR MAJOR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4-bk otr,3-bk 1600,wd 600,4w,too gd

THE BETTOR MAJOR - out of position at the start.

3bk otr the trip,off tn,tidy mid-wd

5th pegs,3-bk,off,bttld away wd out

NOT OVER - raced wide early and middle stages. Locked wheels briefly with THE BETTOR MAJOR near the 250m.

6-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,useful wd

8th otr,1x1,wd 900,ld 750,too smart

HEAVEN'S MARK - driver J Morrison reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

1x1,left prkd 1100,ld 200,ran clear

Wd,up prkd thru'out,outfinished

3wd,up,ld 1950,kickd,held best

HEAVEN'S MARK - raced wide early.

Trld-4bk inr,off 500,tried hard wd

Up,ld,trld 1700,thru,short bid inr

5bk otr,3wd 700,4th tn,gritty mid

HEAVEN'S MARK - hung inwards in the early stages causing driver J Morrison some difficulty.