Tuapeka Harness Racing Club Inc
Sunday, 26 October
Meeting: ANNUAL MEETING (Day 1)
Last updated 26/10/2025 at 08:20 am
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
TUAPEKA LODGE CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
$20,000, R50 TO R80 SPECIAL, 2700m
For R50 to R80 pacers. Front: R50 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65. 20m: R66 to R73. 30m: R74 to R80. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP. This race is also part of the Southern Cups Series.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Akatea: BL-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Art Major-Follow The Dream(by Christian Cullen) [Dream Prospect 6g(Bettor's Delight), Ready To Dream 3g(Bettor's Delight), Somedreamsomewhere 7g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
- Owners:
- Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, G A Hand
- Breeder:
- V L Devery, Mrs D L Devery
- Comment:
- Made up plenty in Addington 2nd. Usually begins well & can give plenty of cheek.

Starts
21
Wins
3
Seconds
5
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$47,870
Winning Stakes
$30,250
Win Dividend
$0.60
Place Dividend
$0.96
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 19 | 3 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 5 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Mobile | 20 | 3 | 7 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 21 | 3 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Hurrell
29 days
14th up
4YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
6/5
J T Boe
MR:1-59.6
58.1
1.9L
5-6bk inr,4bk otr 700,held up,smart
T Dewe
R48 to R68 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Dreams Are Free
MR:2-03.2
55.8
M Hurrell
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R48 to R59 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
2/3
Step It Up A Notch
MR:1-57.8
58.6
6.6L
Last of pack,peeld 500,wider,solid
M Hurrell
11 days
12th up
R49 to R63 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3/3
Miki Bennett
MR:2-03.4
55.4
5.3L
4pegs,brk 600,made huge recovery
SHARE A DREAM - broke passing the 600m after racing keenly, losing ground.
M Hurrell
21 days
11th up
3YO+ R40 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Jaccka Evan
MR:1-57.2
57.9
2.7L
Bk otr,3w train,nice work late
SHARE A DREAM - out of position at the start. Driver M Hurrell was issued with a warning.
M Hurrell
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
Chicago Sky
MR:2-03.1
56.2
M Hurrell
17 days
10th up
3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3/4
Stillyourshot
MR:1-56.1
57.8
Soon 3pegs,weavd,chargd wn clr
SHARE A DREAM - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver M Hurrell reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
M Hurrell
11 days
9th up
4YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
2/2
Rylan Charlie
MR:2-00.1
59.8
Bk otr,last,drag up,zippd late
SHARE A DREAM driver M Hurrell reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
M Hurrell
44 days
8th up
R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Miki Cohen
MR:2-00.7
58.7
0.1L
Soon 4pegs,angld off trn,chargd wd
SHARE A DREAM - paced roughly rounding the final bend and took a distance to balance up. Driver M Hurrell reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Always B Miki-Erin Jaccka(by Mach Three) [Jaccka Henry 3g(Always B Miki)]
- Owners:
- C F Smaill, Mrs A G Smaill
- Breeder:
- C F Smaill, Mrs A G Smaill
- Comment:
- Consistent type back from freshener. Can feature with manners in first stand.

Starts
29
Wins
5
Seconds
5
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$59,428
Winning Stakes
$33,000
Win Dividend
$1.69
Place Dividend
$1.16
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 26 | 4 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 3 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 10 | 3 | 4 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Mobile | 29 | 5 | 8 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 29 | 5 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Barclay
R35 to R88 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Captains Mistress
MR:2-06.9
59.5
B Barclay
14 days
24th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Always Dreaming
MR:1-56.0
57.5
4.8L
Gt spd,led,trail.3-4bk,nice wn clr
HALEY JACCKA - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.
B Orange
7 days
23rd up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/1
Always Dreaming
MR:1-59.6
58.6
0.9L
Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,1x1,tidy bid
B Barclay
17 days
22nd up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1/1
Ultimate Cullect
MR:1-56.7
58.2
1.8L
Soon 1x1,out trn,steady bid
B Barclay
11 days
21st up
4YO+ R47 to R56 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
1/1
Southside Of Heaven
MR:1-58.7
57.3
0.1L
Gt spd,led,3-4pegs,only just misd
B Barclay
24 days
20th up
R49 to R63 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/7
Remission
MR:1-58.2
59.5
Gt spd,led,trail,too slick lane
M Kyle
R47 to R57 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Franco Sailor
MR:2-05.0
59.1
B Barclay
10 days
19th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R64 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
4/4
Francent
MR:2-00.0
58.2
4.1L
Bk otr,3w cvr bell,ran on fairly
HALEY JACCKA - raced three wide with cover from the 1300m.
B Barclay
11 days
18th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/3
Mallory Maguire
MR:1-58.4
59.1
0.3L
Soon mid otr,3w cvr,nice fin wider
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Bury My Heart(by In The Pocket) [Derringer 12g(Bettor's Delight), Flintlock 9h(Bettor's Delight), Strawberry Heart 14g(Bettor's Delight), Texican 16g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- G Andrew, R H Yeoman, M A Heads, Mrs L A Heads, A G Sutherland, G B Chapman, L J Bond, H A Swain
- Breeder:
- Mrs M Carson
- Comment:
- Disappointed last start after strong efforts. Looking for his best game.

Starts
81
Wins
11
Seconds
11
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$129,175
Winning Stakes
$77,000
Win Dividend
$0.91
Place Dividend
$0.73
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 72 | 11 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 9 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 18 | 5 | 3 | Distance | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| Mobile | 68 | 11 | 15 | Standing | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| Left | 81 | 11 | 17 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Hill
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R45 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-56.8
59.1
6.7L
Kept pressn 2 lead,flat 400,foldd
B Orange
21 days
6th up
3YO+ R55 to R75 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
5/5
Built For Glory
MR:1-53.1
58.1
2.6L
5th,into 1x1,out trn,handy fin
Colin Lee
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
Passchendaele
MR:2-01.9
58.9
B Orange
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R48 to R59 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
1/2
Foxing Easton
MR:1-57.8
58.6
Gt spd,led,strong tempo.sped away
B Orange
4 days
4th up
R49 to R63 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
6/6
Miki Bennett
MR:2-03.4
55.4
1.1L
Gt spd,led,trail,solid chase
N Williamson
7 days
3rd up
R46 to R65 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
7/7
Still Rockin
MR:1-59.1
58.1
4.4L
3-4pegs,last,angld wide,ran on late
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - over-raced through the middle stages.
B Orange
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Always Dreaming
MR:1-56.0
57.5
13L
Trail,3-4pegs,last,batld rear
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - over-raced in the early and middle stages.
L Bond
R54 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
Still Rockin
MR:2-05.4
56.4
W House
168 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
9/9
Ultimate Cullect
MR:1-56.7
58.2
95L
Last,dropd away 500,atrial fib
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to have suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
C Ferguson
7 days
28th up
R51 to R73 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2750m
Good
6/6
Insarchatwist
MR:2-07.7
61.4
1.4L
Brk start,last,3w,parkd,fght well
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - broke at the start losing ground. Stood down to trial on one occasion from a standing start to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Bettor's Delight-Saucycullen(by Christian Cullen) [Big Wheels 3g(Bettor's Delight), Chimichurri 6h(Bettor's Delight), Saucy Delight 4g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- All Things Harness Racing No.3 Syndicate, R N Austin, Mrs J M Austin, R L P Scott, Fly Under The Radar Syndicate, Sulky Seven Syndicate, Shirley W's Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Freshened since Addington 8th. Well capable in this grade. Worth including.

Starts
54
Wins
8
Seconds
7
Thirds
12
Lifetime Stakes
$109,901
Winning Stakes
$62,700
Win Dividend
$0.51
Place Dividend
$0.98
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 49 | 7 | 18 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 5 | 1 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 3 | 2 | Distance | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| Favourite | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 2 | 6 |
| Mobile | 43 | 8 | 14 | Standing | 11 | 0 | 5 |
| Left | 54 | 8 | 19 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
N Williamson
26 days
36th up
R54 to R68 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/9
It's Tough
MR:1-55.4
55.9
7.3L
Up,cght prkd,askd tn,felt pinch
B Williamson
7 days
35th up
R46 to R65 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
3/3
Still Rockin
MR:1-59.1
58.1
1.1L
Last,followd 1x1,ran on solidly
B Williamson
7 days
34th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Always Dreaming
MR:1-56.0
57.5
4.6L
Mid,pressd 2 lead,fght on solidly
B Williamson
7 days
33rd up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7/6
Bar Louie
MR:2-00.8
57.8
0.7L
Prkd,ld,trld 1400,thru,bold bid inr
B Williamson
7 days
32nd up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Always Dreaming
MR:1-59.6
58.6
0.8L
Wide,pressd 2 lead,joind,fght hard
B Williamson
17 days
31st up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2/3
Ultimate Cullect
MR:1-56.7
58.2
1L
Wide,parkd,fght on gamely
TABASCO - raced wide early.
B Williamson
11 days
30th up
3YO+ R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1609m
Easy
2/2
Foxfire Easton
MR:1-56.4
58.3
Easd,last,angld,chargd home
B Williamson
87 days
29th up
R49 to R63 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/5
Haley Jaccka
MR:1-58.2
59.5
2.9L
Soon 1x1,ran on ok,peakd
M Hill
11 days
28th up
R50 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1/1
Bismarck Du Plessis
MR:2-00.6
58.3
1.8L
Followd 1x1,out trn,tidy fin
- Breeding:
- 4 b h Captaintreacherous-Start Dreaming(by American Ideal) [Always Dreaming 3g(Bettor's Delight), Don't Stop Dreaming 5h(Bettor's Delight), No More Dreaming 2c(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- B J Fahy, Dreams Are Free Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited, M B Jefferies
- Comment:
- Chased hard on fast splits last start. Classy type looking for smart beginning.

Starts
19
Wins
5
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$115,348
Winning Stakes
$56,200
Win Dividend
$0.87
Place Dividend
$0.92
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 19 | 5 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Mobile | 16 | 5 | 6 | Standing | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 17 | 4 | 7 | Right | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 2 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
N Williamson
44 days
3rd up
R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Tokyo Rose
MR:2-00.3
56.1
3.5L
Slow,tackd on,last,nice fin wide
DREAMS ARE FREE - fractious prior to the start then tangled away losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance, driver N Williamson advised that after beginning slowly, he had worked hard to make up ground and given the fast closing sectionals was unable to improve further, adding he was not disappointed with the horse's effort.
N Williamson
3YO+ Up to & including R64 Wk. PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Julie Jaccka
MR:2-13.2
62.0
N Williamson
R48 to R68 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Share A Dream
MR:2-03.2
55.8
N Williamson
19 days
2nd up
4YO+ R60 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Treacherous Baby
MR:1-55.0
56.1
2.3L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,held up,good
DREAMS ARE FREE - held up final bend.
N Williamson
254 days
1st up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4/4
Bar Louie
MR:2-00.8
57.8
3.7L
Brk,tacked on,wd cvr rear,sound mid
DREAMS ARE FREE - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages. Driver N Williamson advised he did not activate the removeable deafeners in consequence.
N Williamson
R69 to R79 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Da Vinci
MR:2-03.7
57.0
N Williamson
R45 & faster PACE Stand
2000m
Good
Passchendaele
MR:2-06.2
57.0
N Williamson
21 days
5th up
3YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
7/6
We Walk By Faith
MR:1-58.1
55.5
8.9L
8bk otr,3wd cvr,off,1-paced mid
N Williamson
18 days
4th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/4
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
62L
4bk otr,5bk inr 1400,fading tn
JEREMIAH - raced wide early. Jostled for a position with DREAMS ARE FREE for a distance passing the 1500m. Stewards spoke to Drivers S Phelan (JEREMIAH) and N Williamson (DREAMS ARE FREE) regarding this incident and after hearing their explanation and viewing the replays both drivers were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future.
N Williamson
15 days
3rd up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/1
Jeremiah
MR:1-52.8
55.4
Led,trld 1050,thru,did it well inr
DREAMS ARE FREE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Driver N Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Art Major-Better B Amazed(by Bettor's Delight) [Amazing Captain 3f(Captain Crunch), B B King 2c(American Ideal)]
- Owners:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd, Stonewall Stud No.20 Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd
- Gear:
- BL-Off
- Comment:
- Battled last start after tidy 4th. Capable of featuring with luck on his side.

Starts
39
Wins
7
Seconds
9
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$134,489
Winning Stakes
$66,825
Win Dividend
$0.60
Place Dividend
$1.10
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 37 | 6 | 13 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 37 | 7 | 13 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 15 | 5 | 3 | Right | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Chmiel
14 days
26th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/11
Francent
MR:1-56.7
55.8
8.6L
Prkd,1x1 1200,off tn,no extra mid
T Williams
7 days
25th up
R54 to R68 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
It's Tough
MR:1-55.4
55.9
5.1L
Up,3bk inr 1700,waitd,honest mid
Connections advised Stewards on 30 September that AKATEA has had its hocks treated since last racing.
T Williams
21 days
24th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5/6
Arthur Shelby
MR:2-02.9
56.7
5.3L
6th,4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr
T Williams
63 days
23rd up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Always B You
MR:1-57.0
56.8
11L
1x1,prkd 1600,felt pinch from tn
AKATEA - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the mare had been under pressure from the 600m and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
T Williams
R53 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Arthur Shelby
MR:2-04.6
58.0
T Williams
R45 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Shepherds Delight
MR:2-04.6
56.3
T Williams
7 days
22nd up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
1/1
Dynasty
MR:1-57.4
56.6
0.4L
Soon prkd,ld tn,brave,nuttd 20
AKATEA - driver T Williams was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
T Williams
14 days
21st up
3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Cheer The Captain
MR:1-57.9
56.6
Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,did best
T Williams
14 days
20th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
1/2
Dancing Desire
MR:1-56.6
57.3
Up,green,ld 1400,kickd,held them
AKATEA - raced greenly rounding the first bend.
- Breeding:
- 8 b g Panspacificflight-Arts Mistress(by Artsplace) [Elle Ko 13m(Bettor's Delight), Ideal Art 12m(American Ideal), Macandrew Navigator 7g(Sir Lincoln), Wozniacki 14m(Badlands Hanover)]
- Owners:
- Dr M J Reidie, J R Reidie, M R Reidie, A M Reidie, Kiwi Connection Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Mrs M J Tutty, J R Reidie, M R Reidie, A M Reidie
- Comment:
- Back up over longer trip after sprint 3rd. Class runner & must rate.

Starts
55
Wins
9
Seconds
7
Thirds
12
Lifetime Stakes
$167,336
Winning Stakes
$74,525
Win Dividend
$0.98
Place Dividend
$1.19
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 50 | 8 | 19 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 5 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 10 | 3 | 3 | Distance | 22 | 3 | 6 |
| Favourite | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 23 | 6 | 8 | Standing | 32 | 3 | 11 |
| Left | 55 | 9 | 19 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 7 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Douglas
18 days
4th up
3YO+ R55 to R75 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1/2
Built For Glory
MR:1-53.1
58.1
2.1L
Gt spd,denied lead,trail,solid innr
MACANDREW AVIATOR - a post-race veterinary examination and endoscopic procedure at the request of connections revealed the gelding to have a high respiratory rate and poor recovery. Follow up blood tests will be conducted on MACANDREW AVIATOR and connections undertook to notify the Stewards of any findings.
J Douglas
R40 to R75 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Miki's Deal
MR:2-04.1
58.5
M Williamson
9 days
3rd up
FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5/4
Akuta
MR:1-58.4
1.5L
Led,soon trail,tidy bid lane
M Williamson
19 days
2nd up
FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
8/8
Alta Meteor
MR:2-00.3
54.3
2.6L
3rd,3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr
M Williamson
112 days
1st up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6/7
Bar Louie
MR:2-00.8
57.8
1.9L
13th otr,wd 1500,prkd,stuck gamely
M Hurrell
R69 to R79 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Da Vinci
MR:2-03.7
57.0
M Williamson
10 days
6th up
R55 to R89 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
4/4
Double Jeopardy
MR:2-00.2
56.6
11L
Bk otr,brk brfly,parkd,1x1,
MACANDREW AVIATOR - broke briefly entering the first bend hampering a trailing runner.
H Douglas
13 days
5th up
R55 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4/4
Betterthancash
MR:1-58.1
56.5
1.1L
Last,3w,parkd,fght strongly
M Williamson
5 days
4th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
4/4
Harrison John
MR:1-52.8
55.9
0.2L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1150,smart,nabbd
MIKI KNOWS - over-raced and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of HARRISON JOHN near the 1200m before breaking losing all chance and hampering a trailing runner after there was a slight easing of the pace when MACANDREW AVIATOR was restrained to obtain cover when BEACH BALL progressed forward to lead. After speaking to drivers R Close (MIKI KNOWS) and M Williamson (MACANDREW AVIATOR) and viewing replays Stewards were unable to apportion blame to either driver or horse and took the matter no further.