Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc

Soon prkd,1x1 900,off,chased well

Soon 1x1,out turn,solid bid

4-5bk otr,wdr cvr tn,steady mid

Gate spd,ld 1500,fght,hdd,earnest

Prkd,1x1,held up tn,imprvd mid

Trail,3pegs,1 off run,nice bid

Gt sp,trail,denied lead,hld up,fair

LORD FANTASY - hampered final bend by a weakening runner. Stewards questioned driver B Williamson regarding the manner he drove in the early stages. Driver Williamson explained that after surrendering the lead to BETTERTHANDIVA near the 1600m he elected to shift ground outwards near the 1300m in an attempt to regain the lead believing BETTERTHANDIVA would surrender the lead to a more favoured runner at that stage of the race after working hard early. Stewards, after considering his explanation, were satisfied that Mr Williamson's actions were not unreasonable given the circumstances.

Bk,last,3w,1x1 1000,kept coming

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

3rd,prkd 1300,up,ld tn,run down 150

Prkd,ld 1600,green,askd tn,swampd

MELODY BANNER - paced roughly for a distance passing the 1500m. Shifted up the track near the 200m briefly hampering an outside runner. Driver T Williams reported the mare had lay out at various stages and he would be recommending gear changes.

Soon parkd,loomd,fght hard

Rough,4bk inr,of,held up,brk,sound

MELODY BANNER - paced roughly as the start was effected hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up rounding the final bend. Broke near the 200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

5-6-5bk otr,well bk tn,strong wdst

MELODY BANNER - held up final bend.

4bk otr,up,prkd 1250,ld 600,nabbd

MELODY BANNER - paced roughly over the concluding stages.

4bk otr,brk 1350,3wd cvr,postd,gone

MELODY BANNER - broke near the 1400m checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Last,thru mid 500,battld away

MELODY BANNER - over-raced near the 1400m and broke when there was a slight easing of the pace, losing considerable ground.

Soon brk,last,dist 1x1 bell,fair

MELODY BANNER - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Eased,5bk otr,last tn,stayd there

Last,flat 400,faded out

SHE'S A JEWEL - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Weakened final bend.

4pegs,angld off trn,ok fin wide

Last,5pegs,fair up innr

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept giving

Pressd 2 lead,askd 400,fght on

Workd hard to lead,fght,fadd late

KARDASHIAN - lay in and proved difficult to steer for driver T Robertson near the 800m, contacting several track markers. Continued to lay in when weakening rounding the final bend. Stewards questioned driver T Robertson regarding the tactics he adopted during the early and middle stages when being challenged for the lead by the favoured SHE'S A JEWEL. Mr Robertson stated that his intention was to restrain and obtain cover however due to the mare over-racing and laying in he was unable to do so, adding that when SHE'S A JEWEL (B Williamson) attempted to take the lead KARDASHIAN commenced to race fiercely proving very difficult to steer. After viewing the replays which supported Mr Robertson's explanation, Stewards took the matter no further other than to place a warning on the racing record of KARDASHIAN. Mr Robertson also advised he would be suggesting gear changes to connections.

Soon parkd,there trn,folded

Soon 4pegs,inside runs,steady

TROJAN PRINCESS - connections advised the filly would be racing in season.

3-4bk otr,3wd,ld 800,joind,swampd

Up,prkd,1x1 800,held up tn,plain

TROJAN PRINCESS - hampered in the score up by a breaking runner however was in position at the start. Stewards questioned drivers D Dolan (TROJAN PRINCESS) and G O'Reilly (BITTER SWEET) regarding an incident near the 1600m when BITTER SWEET had to be restrained resulting in an easing of the pace with trailing runners being hampered to varying degrees. After viewing the replays and hearing from both drivers it was established that Mr O'Reilly had attempted to shift his runner inwards to obtain the trail however as PURE COURAGE had improved to his inside he was obliged to remain in the one out line with his horse then commencing to over-race and becoming awkwardly placed close to the wheel of TROJAN PRINCESS which had raced greenly when improving ahead of his runner. After considering the matter Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one horse or driver and accordingly no further action was deemed necessary.

4-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,steady wd

TROJAN PRINCESS - had to be steadied passing the 700m after an easing of the pace.

Trld,3bk inr 700,waitd,dashd inr

3-4bk otr,up 3wd 700,no threat wd

MY TEN GUITARS - raced three wide without cover from the 700m.

Easd,4bk inr,held up 400,off,ok mid

MY TEN GUITARS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m.

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1200,urgd,swampd

Trld,thru,strong inr,held on best

7th,4-5bk inr,3bk otr 800,off,handy

4-5bk inr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,plain wdst

MY TEN GUITARS - paced roughly and lay inwards entering the first bend and raced inside several track markers. Raced wide from the 1200m.

Thru,4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

MY TEN GUITARS - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up early in the run home.

Brk badly start,distanced after

MY TEN GUITARS - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Eased,7-6bk otr,3wd cvr,ok rear

Soon 4bk otr,wd cvr tn,handy wd

Gt spd,led,joind,folded late

Gt spd,soon led,kickd,fght well

HALEY ROBYN - raced wide early.

Bk otr,peeld 500,loomd,game

Mid,left parkd 1400,very gritty

3pegs,shffld last,launchd 800,peakd

HALEY ROBYN - raced wide from the 800m. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised the mare had worked hard to get into the race and this had taken its toll over the concluding stages.

3-4pegs,1 off run,nice work late

Gt spd,soon trail,boxed on

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.

Parkd,3pegs,fair up inner

EZRA THE SCRIBE - raced wide early.

Wide,parkd,fght on ok,fadd

EZRA THE SCRIBE - over-raced early.

Follwd 1x1,3w,parkd bell,strong

EZRA THE SCRIBE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

Parkd,1x1,1x2,only battled

Bk otr,3w train 1000,nice wider

EZRA THE SCRIBE - fractious prior to the start. The breast plate clip broke during the running with the gear being inspected and found to be in previous good condition. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Lobd 1x1,out 400,ok in straight

EZRA THE SCRIBE - out of position at the start. Junior driver K Tomlinson was issued with a warning. Over-raced in the early stages.

Prkd,1x1 1500,up,tried hard,hdd

6bk inr,7bk 1400,last tn,battld inr

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,out str,solid

Easd,4pegs,1 off run,no room late

PIONEER - held up for clear racing room in the latter stages of the run home.

1x1,3bk otr 1000,off,pluggd mid

1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,sound wd

Eased,chkd,5bk inr,tight,got going

PIONEER - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m striking a track marker. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,weaved well inr

4-5bk inr,flat,buried tn,faded bk

SARGENT BEST - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised he was very disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Soon 4pegs,angld out late,dashd

SARGENT BEST - held up middle stages of the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised the gelding had appreciated the drop back in class of today's race and also derived benefit from its previous run after being freshened prior.

4bk inr,5bk 1200,buried,plain inr

Mid otr,flat 400,faded away

SARGENT BEST - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days regarding the performance.

4pegs,angld out trn,nice fin

SARGENT BEST - held up rounding the final bend.

Eased,5bk inr,off 500,steady wd

4pegs,off trn,ran on nicely wn clr

SARGENT BEST - held up final bend.

6th,followd 1x1,3w,parkd,battld

5bk otr,6bk 1100,wdst tn,sound wd

6-5bk otr,last,3wd cvr tn,honest