Central Otago Trotting Club Inc

3-4pegs,solid chase innr

5bk inr,off rear 500,flashd home wd

4bk inr,held up 1200,off,game inr

KRACKA LOOKA - lay inwards near the 1500m striking track markers. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1400m.

Soon 1x1,out turn,only fair

Mid,followd 1x1,peeld 400,ok

KRACKA LOOKA - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

3bk otr,3wd cvr 450,useful wd

Last of pack,peeld 700,nice chase

4th,3-bk inr,got split,too slippery

Won ld duel,trld 1000,fght well inr

Brk,tacked on,7th,3bk otr,useful wd

FATHER MIKE - broke at the start losing ground and was then hampered by a breaking runner shortly after. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation at the start.

Nice trip otr,chkd/brk 275m,late wd

FATHER MIKE - hampered by HOOF IT HAGRID which shifted outwards near the 300m resulting in the gelding trotting roughly after striking the sulky wheel of that runner.

10th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,posted,outfin

FATHER MIKE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.

Slw,14th inr,off,made grnd wd out

3bk inr,brk,4th,3bk inr,battld

FATHER MIKE - broke near the 2100m losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation during the running.

Brk early,tailed off,never a threat

FATHER MIKE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Rear inr,off,wd,prkd 1300,too tough

FATHER MIKE - driver L McCormick advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Led,soon trail,honest chase

Wd,prkd,1x1,3bk otr,inr tn,battld

Brk,5th inr,5-bk bell,off,tidy mid

BRIANNA - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Ld out,trld 1900,thru,ld 150m,stoic

BRIANNA - over-raced racing into the first bend when being restrained to obtain cover.

Off pegs,1x1,4-bk 900,wdst,tidy fin

BRIANNA - shifted outwards at the start checking outside runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3 & 4-bk mrks,keen,off,bttld on wd

BRIANNA - driver D McCormick admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground outwards near the 600m when not clear of DELLA'S FELLA which was checked and broke. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 23 November 2025 (2 days).

5th,brk 2150,8th,6bk inr,paddled

BRIANNA - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.

Left prkd,cvr 800,failed to fire up

BRIANNA - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened from the 600m.

Slow,5-3bk otr,4bk 700,tight,pluggd

BRIANNA - stood on the mark losing ground.

5-4th,4bk inr,off 400,unwound best

BRIANNA - fractious prior to the start and was back from its allocated position. Held up final bend.

Wd,prkd 1100,1x1 600,whackd away

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - pre-race warmed. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Raced wide early.

Soon 4pegs,nice when clr strgt

Bk otr,angld wide,batld away

Bk otr,angld trn,handy chase

6th inr,4bk 2000,held up,chkd,solid

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - held up early in the run home. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 250m.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1000,flat 600,fdd inr

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - raced wide early.

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,ran on in gap

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

3wd,5-6bk inr,off rear,battled

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

5th,3-bk inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,fght gap

Trld,3-bk 1600,held up,stout on inr

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - held up early in the run home.

Away then broke,detached

WANNA PLAY A GAME - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

4-3bk otr,up,prkd 800,askd,honest

WANNA PLAY A GAME - trotted roughly in the run home.

7th inr,7-bk,clsr top,late dab mrks

3rd,ld bid 1800,prkd,1x1,brk 700

WANNA PLAY A GAME - broke passing the 700m losing all chance.

3wd cvr,postd 1300-tn,felt pinch

WANNA PLAY A GAME - raced wide throughout. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Badly chkd start,lost drvr,pulld up

SILVERLININGS - stood on the mark and swung sideways as the start was effected checking WANNA PLAY A GAME with both drivers T Williams (SILVERLININGS) and S Ottley (WANNA PLAY A GAME) being dislodged from their respective sulkies. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Authorisation of placings were withheld until Stewards had viewed replays of the start and were satisfied that the interference had occurred after the barrier had been released. Mr Williams was examined by St John personnel and cleared of injury to fulfill his remaining driving engagement.

Soon ld,dictated terms,gobbled up

Soon ld,set terms,far too classy

WANNA PLAY A GAME - driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gate spd,trld,chkd,trld,held up,gd

ONE OVER DA LINE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

Up,ld 1700,trld 1200,did best inr

ONE OVER DA LINE - pre-race warmed.

3wd,prkd 1600,1x1 800,off,sound

Brk on dispatch,5bk inr,detachd

ONE OVER DA LINE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1100m. Weakened final bend. Authorisation of 9th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

4bk inr-otr,3bk inr,off,trld,good

ONE OVER DA LINE - driver S Raitala was warned for the manner in which he drove rounding the first bend when failing to concede a position to YOSEMITE.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 850,waitd,big inr

4bk otr-1x1,3bk 700,up tn,dashd

Trld,brk 2200,3bk inr,off 400,good

ONE OVER DA LINE - broke near the 2200m losing ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Brk,5bk inr,off rear 600,useful wd

JORDAN ANNE - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Authorisation of 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Mid-bk otr,drag up,only fair

JORDAN ANNE - driver C Williamson admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mrs Williamson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today 10 December up to and including 2 January 2026 (3 days).

Up,prkd,1x1,3bk otr,askd,pluggd inr

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,pluggd inr

Gt spd,led thrghout,easd away

Pressd 2 lead,trail bell,best innr

3-4bk inr,5bk 850,held up,good inr

JORDAN ANNE - held up early in the run home.

4-5pegs,hld up 600,hld up trn,fair

JORDAN ANNE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

4th,off 500,ran on ok

Brk on dispatch,no hope after

ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Brk 1900,distanced,pulled up

ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - broke shortly after the start losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Pressd 2 lead,always in control

6th otr,3-bk 400,wd,closed stoutly

ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - lay inwards abruptly near the 250m hampering inside runners when driver J Morrison attempted to activate the removable deafeners which had become entangled. Notwithstanding this, Mr Morrison was warned for his lack of control in this incident.

Gun run mrks,chkd 400,off,bt slws

ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - driver P Vercruysse advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Thru,5bk inr,4bk tn,off,lackd gaps

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

Trld-3bk inr,5bk 1200,held up,ok

9th pegs,6-bk 1400,off,rear,bt slws

ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - over-raced middle stages.

Prkd,into ld 1600,hdd 250m,no fight

ROYAL ROCK - sustained a punctured sulky tyre when contacted by ROCK LOBSTER near the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance, driver J Morrison advised that despite having a punctured sulky tyre he was disappointed with the effort. He added that working hard early had also taken its toll

Gate spd,led-3bk inr,waitd,tidy inr

ROYAL ROCK - the required veterinary clearance was received. Over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Rough,9th inr,off,lacked a kick wd

ROYAL ROCK - trotted roughly racing into the first bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver J Morrison advised he was very disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with mild lameness in the right hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

4bk otr,5bk 1600,3wd cvr,sound wd

8th,4bk otr,angld,slashing bid wd

Wd,prkd,into ld 1500,held on gamely

Chkd,9th,wd cvr,prkd 850,brk in 4th

ROYAL ROCK - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Broke again near the 150m losing its chance.

Prkd,3-bk inr 2000,thru,strong mrks

ROYAL ROCK - trainer J Morrison was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with a whip.

Mid,brk brfly,mid otr,ran on innr

B D HALL - broke first bend losing ground. Held up final bend. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Brk early 5th,12th inr,off,tidy fin

B D HALL - broke after 100m losing ground.

7th,4-bk otr,3 & 4w 850,chased hard

Mid,led bell,joind,dug in strongly

Strgt 2 lead,never in doubt

Led,soon trail,tidy up lane

B D HALL - lay outwards and trotted roughly in the run home.

Trail thrghout,solid chase

Brk strt,deep pegs,ran on ok

XERION - trotted roughly shortly after the start losing ground.

3rd,led,trail,solid wn clear innr

4th,parkd,led 1500,too powerful

Gt spd,trail thrghout,handy chase

XERION - raced inside track markers final bend. Driver J MacDonald was issued with a warning. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had not gained an advantage.

4th,parkd,led 800,fght well

XERION - contacted a track marker on the final bend. Driver K Larsen was issued with a warning.

4th,soon 5pegs,batld rear

XERION - hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m.

Broke badly start,detached

XERION - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Mid,into 1x1,peeld 400,solid fin