Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc

Speared to ld,set terms,hdd top,fdd

ARTMORE - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised that the mare may be better suited to racing with cover.

Bk otr,innr 600,steady innr

ARTMORE - raced wide early.

Gt spd,led thrghout,folded up str

Soon 3pegs,off trn,weavd,tidy fin

Trail thrghout,led 150,nabd late

Bk otr,shffld,3w train,ran on well

ARTMORE - raced three wide with cover from the 750m.

Bk otr,peeld 600,wider,batld

Gt spd,led,joind 400,batld away

ARTMORE - lay inwards near the 1300m contacting track markers. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Hurrell advised that the mare had over-raced when leading and maybe better driven with cover.

Gt spd,soon 3pegs,tidy chase

ARTMORE - trainer T Dewe was issued with a warning for presenting the mare without the notified anti-choke device. Raced wide early. Held up rounding the final bend. Paced roughly in the run home.

Gt spd,trail thrghout,solid chase

Eased,4-3bk inr,held up tn,no kick

SHADOW CREEK - hung outwards through the early stages hampering a trailing runner and causing driver R Holmes considerable difficulty. Again hung outwards in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out. Mr Holmes advised he would be recommending gear changes.

1x1,3-bk 900,3 &4 500,stout effort

SHADOW CREEK - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr rear,blkd,late

SHADOW CREEK - held up final bend and early in the run home. Driver R Holmes was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

3wd,1x1 1400,tight tn,fght well

SHADOW CREEK - was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of BERRETTINI when held up over the concluding stages. Stewards will speak to driver R Holmes regarding this in the coming days.

Brk,rear,lost touch,closed late,big

SHADOW CREEK - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hung outwards for a distance passing the 800m losing ground.

Eased,6bk inr,7bk 1200,off 500,good

SHADOW CREEK - held up leaving the final bend.

6th otr,3-bk bell,3 & 4w 450,stout

6th otr,1x1 1550,off 375m,fght best

4th inr,3-bk 1600,held up,tidy late

SHADOW CREEK - held up final bend.

Up,prkd,urgd 450,swampd 150

Trld,3-bk 1650,off,couldn't quicken

Trail,3bk,found zero

KELTIC TIGER - driver S Thornley reported he had difficulty steering the gelding during the running.

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

11th otr,5-bk,wd 600,wdr,bttld away

8th otr,4-bk,3-bk bell,wd cvr,stern

PLAYING WITH STARS - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr top,wdr,ran on

Bk otr,always at rear,no impact

PLAYING WITH STARS - hampered near the 300m.

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

Brk erly,rear inr,off,bt stragglers

BETTOR GO VINNIE - broke near the 1600m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1500,wd cvr top,stout

Up,ld 2300,no peace,trld,fdd 400

BETTOR GO VINNIE - hung outwards when leading passing the 650m.

Made ld,trld 2000,thru,strong claim

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd top,plggd away

7th or,4-bk,angled 5w tn,plggd away

Prkd,ld,3-bk 1400,carted,off,no zip

BETTOR GO VINNIE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

5bk otr,3wd,postd,rough,3wd,flat

BETTOR GO VINNIE - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 1400m. Lay inwards and broke near the 900m losing ground. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she had difficulty steering the gelding throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Eased,rear inr,brk 375m,out of play

MIRACLE MEMPHIS - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. Driver W House was spoken to regarding the manner he drove rounding the final bend.

Eased.wd rear bell,prkd,outfinished

Trld-3bk inr,waited,imprvd inr

Eased,4bk inr,off,imprvd from bk

MIRACLE MEMPHIS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver W House. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Eased,4bk inr,rear tn,bt slows

MIRACLE MEMPHIS - paced roughly shortly after the start having to be steadied.

Eased,6bk otr,rear inr tn,steady

Brk early,8th,4-bk otr,wd cvr,slick

MIRACLE MEMPHIS - broke at the start losing ground.

Rough,5th,1x1 1600,2nd,rough,stout

MIRACLE MEMPHIS - paced roughly at the start losing ground. Again paced roughly in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1250,stuck gamely

MIRACLE MEMPHIS - paced roughly entering the first turn when racing to the inside of D K LOUIE which in turn had BETTERTHANBABE improving to its outside. When questioned Driver W House advised that his gelding had lay out and contributed to the incident. Hampered briefly early in the run home.

Rough,wd rear,prkd 900,outfinished

MIRACLE MEMPHIS - paced roughly shortly after the start. Raced wide middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 900m. Briefly hampered by an inside runner early in the home straight. When questioned regarding the performance Driver W House stated that he was satisfied with the run given the midrace effort to get handy in what was the gelding's second raceday start.

Chkd,10th otr,5-bk 1000,never fired

NOT OVER - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

6th inr,4-bk 700,off,no final punch

NOT OVER - trainer W Stevenson was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Over-raced middle stages.

Wd cvr 10th,up prkd 1450,cvr,steady

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

Across to trail 2300,thru,stern bid

NOT OVER -lay outwards early in the run home.

Prkd,pshd to ld 2100,held on gamely

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 850,bttld away

NOT OVER - raced wide from the 850m.

3-bk otr,wd,prkd bell,bttld on well

Prkd,cvr 1900,off top,ran on in gap

4th,1x1,3bk 1300,blkd,useful in mid

3rd,up,led 1200,kicked,did it easy

Brk,6-bk inr,1x1,wd,825,ld,run down

DO YOU WANNA DANCE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Over-raced middle stages. Driver G Smith reported the filly had raced greenly throughout. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the horse had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

3bk otr,4bk 800,angld,sound wd

DO YOU WANNA DANCE - when questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised he was slightly disappointed and was unable to provide any tangible reason.

6th,1x1 1500,3wd,led tn,run down

Trld,waitd,thru,did best up inr

3bk otr,sent 3wd 700,stuck,battld

HERE COMES MARTY - raced wide from the 700m. Raced greenly and shifted up the track sharply near the 500m hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

1x1-3bk otr,4th tn,handy in mid

6th,1x1 1400,off tn,sound bid mid

5th,1x1,prkd,1x1,up,dashd,missd

HERE COMES MARTY - hampered near the 1100m.

Blew the start badly,out of action

DAWN TO DARK - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Up,prkd 1600,askd tn,tried hard

Brk,6-5-4bk inr,held up tn,sound

DAWN TO DARK - checked and broke after 150m losing ground. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

3wd cvr,prkd-3bk otr,off,tidy mid

DAWN TO DARK - raced wide early.

Prkd,5-bk inr 2100,prkd 1200,gritty

Soon 4pegs,always at rear

Trld,3bk inr 1400,waitd,1-paced inr

Soon trld,waitd,kept coming inr

DAWN TO DARK - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver J Cox advised he was not surprised with the effort considering the gelding had raced well at its last start and had received an economical run throughout after beginning well at its first standing start.

Eased,7bk otr,thru mid tn,sound

DAWN TO DARK - held up leaving the final bend.

Brk,10th inr,6-bk 1600,never in it

INTERPOL - broke at the start losing ground. Paced roughly final bend when weakening.

Made ld,3-bk 1400,got split,too big

INTERPOL - held up early in the run home.

6th otr,1x1 bell,wd 400,no pick-up

Slow,4-5bk inr,flat 350,no xtra inr

INTERPOL - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards final bend striking a track marker. Paced roughly in the run home when weakening.

6th inr,5-bk 1600,whacked away mrks

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,plggd on

INTERPOL - lay in rounding the first bend striking several track markers. Held up early in the run home.

5th otr,3-bk,5th top,failed to fire