Gore Harness Racing Club Inc

4pegs thrghout,inside runs,handy fn

PARADISE VALLEY - when questioned regarding the perceived improved performance trainer N Aitken advised the mare had benefitted from a return to the grass track and had received a run to suit today.

Last,deep pegs,steady along innr

PARADISE VALLEY - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Soon 5pegs,only batld up innr

Gt spd,3pegs,hld up trn,batld away

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,no room strgt

PARADISE VALLEY - permission was granted for the mare to race with alternate colours. Held up throughout the run home.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,ok wn clear

Gt spd,parkd,1x1,shffld,tidy innr

PARADISE VALLEY - held up final bend.

Gt spd,led,trail,just battled lane

Parkd,1x1 bell,out 450,boxed on

EMERALD ABBEY - lay inwards despite the efforts of driver S Walkinshaw when being shifted wider near the 500m and struck the sulky wheel of PARADISE VALLEY.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1050,held up,no punch

Soon 1x1,out trn,steady bid

GLIDING HIGH - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver J Buckland-Stevens was issued a warning for striking the sulky wheel of FORTY WIVES near the 100m.

Trail thrghout,solid chase

FORTY WIVES - when questioned regarding the perceived improved performance driver K Tomlinson advised the gelding had raced without luck at its last start and had benefited from receiving an economical run near the pace today.

Soon 3pegs,battled away innr

FORTY WIVES - checked by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.

Bk otr,angld turn,batld wide

FORTY WIVES - over-raced early stages when being restrained.

Soon 4pegs,into 1x1 1400,

Soon 4pegs,made no impression

Last,angld widest,ok fin

FORTY WIVES - broke at the start hampering an outside runner and losing ground.

Deep pegs,never emerged

Bk otr,3w,1x1,1x2,steady work

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,1x1,hld up 400,nice wider

Gt spd,led,soon trail.solid lane

3w cvr thrghout,wdr trn,did ok

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Raced wide with cover throughout.

Gt spd,parkd,1x1,1x2,out 500,fair

Mid-bk otr,peeld trn,battld str

Gt spd,led,joind trn,fght well

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer T Stratford stated that the gelding had been unlucky at its previous start, received a run to suit today and appreciates racing on the grass.

4pegs,flat turn,never ran on

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - hampered near the 200m.

Gt spd,led,trail,never ran on

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange could offer no explanation.

Gt spd,led thrghout,clear,2 slick

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - driver B Orange reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon 5pegs,inside runs,steady work

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

Soon 4pegs,off 400,only batld

FOLLOW ME FANTASY - checked by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.

Trld-4bk inr,5bk 1050,off,pluggd

Bk otr,peeld trn,ran on ok,peakd

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 800,4bk otr,battld

FOLLOW ME FANTASY - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

Eased,3bk inr,held up tn,off,pluggd

FOLLOW ME FANTASY - driver S Tomlinson advised that one hopple shortener had failed to activate after becoming entangled.

4bk inr,5bk 1300,4bk inr tn,plain

Soon brk,detachd,didn't tack on

FOLLOW ME FANTASY - broke after 150m losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Weakened passing the 600m.

1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr,brief dash wd

FOLLOW ME FANTASY - raced wide from the 900m.

Wide cvr,postd 500,fght on solidly

RAKNRUIN - raced three wide with cover from the 1500m.

Last,3w,parkd,folded up

RAKNRUIN - raced three wide through the middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Barclay advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation.

Bk otr,inn 600,steady work innr

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

1x2,1x1 bell,out trn,solid bid

Bk otr,3pegs,off trn,handy fin

RAKNRUIN - shifted in passing the 150m having to be straightened by driver B Williamson.

Soon 1x1,out turn,solid bid

Trail,3pegs,dashd wn clear inr

3-4bk inr,5bk 1400,tight & brk tn

RAKNRUIN - over-raced middle stages. Again over-raced rounding the final bend and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of THE HIGHLANDER and broke losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

Last otr,thru mid,no room strgt

RAKNRUIN - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Over-raced early and middle stages. Held up in the run home with driver B Barclay reporting he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Stewards questioned Mr Barclay regarding the tactics he adopted, in particular his decision to shift inwards near the 300m resulting in his runner being held up for clear racing room. Mr Barclay explained that when he attempted to shift wider rounding the final bend the filly had locked on the outside rein causing him difficulty, adding he was reluctant to persist due to the filly breaking in similar circumstances in previous starts. Stewards noted Mr Barclay's comments.

Followd 1x1,drag up trn,just ok

Soon 3pegs,out trn,nice work late

BETTER BE WATCHING - lay inwards rounding the bend near the 1300m contacting a track marker. When questioned regarding the perceived improved performance trainer H Hunter advised that the mare races well at Ascot Park and had received a run to suit today, adding he was not surprised by the effort.

Bk otr,angld turn,batld wide

Gt spd,led,flat 350,folded up

BETTER BE WATCHING - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Mid-bk otr,angld 400,batld away

BETTER BE WATCHING - over-raced early stages.

Parkd,1x1 bell,1 off run,batld

Soon 4pegs,1 off run,no room late

BETTER BE WATCHING - held up in the middle and latter stages of the run home.

Parkd,1x1,out 500,nice bid

BETTER BE WATCHING - over-raced in the parked position through the middle stages.

Wd,parkd,shffld bk,3w train,fair

BETTER BE WATCHING - raced wide early. Returned to the birdcage enclosure with blood present on the off side front leg. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a superficial wound which did not require treatment.

Last,3w cvr 600,angld,nice wide

Deep pegs,off 900,only batld rear

SHEZZA VINNY - paced roughly and broke briefly passing the 1750m. Weakened final bend.

Chased tearawy leader,kept comn str

SHEZZA VINNY - lay inwards late in the run home having to be straightened.

5th,1x1 1400,peeld 400,soob batling

SHEZZA VINNY - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance of the favoured runner driver B Orange advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Deep pegs,off 400,angld,nice wide

3pegs thrghout,tight room innr,fair

SHEZZA VINNY - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Soon 1x1,1x2 700,ran on well wide

SHEZZA VINNY - lay in and paced roughly early in the run home, becoming awkwardly placed on the sulky wheel of TRENDY VAN GOGH, having to be corrected by driver K Tomlinson. Again paced roughly over the concluding stages.

Bk otr,angld wide tn,big fin

Soon 1x1,out turn,fair finish

Soon 3pegs,out trn,ran on well

SHEZZA VINNY - driver K Tomlinson reported she was unable to release the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Last innr,4pegs,weavd 300,nice late

Mid otr,3w solo,postd 1000,foldd up

POUNAMU - raced three wide without cover from the 1100m. Weakened in the run home.

Bk otr,3w train,flat 400,faded awy

POUNAMU - raced wide from the 1100m.

Wide,parkd,loomd,brave

POUNAMU - raced wide early.

Brk,last,6pegs,never emerged

POUNAMU - broke late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Gt spd,led,joind trn,folded

POUNAMU - broke briefly in the score up however was in position at the start. Driver N Williamson was issued a charge under Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations, the particulars being that he allowed his runner to shift into the passing lane for a distance passing the 200m resulting in RYLAN CHARLIE having to be steadied. The matter was adjourned sine die by the Adjudicative Committee.

Mid otr,3w,parkd,loomd,faded str

POUNAMU - the near side boring pole came adrift near the 300m. The gear was inspected and found to be in previous good condition.

Mid otr,3w,1x1 bell,fair finish

Trainer B Gray advised Stewards on 13 August that POUNAMU has had its hocks treated since racing.

Easd,bk otr,peeld 500,v wide,batld

Gt spd,soon parkd,battld on

Soon 5pegs,inside runs,batld

BOMBAY GLACIER - over-raced in the score up briefly getting its head over the barrier arm.

Cg wd,parkd,all done by turn

BOMBAY GLACIER - raced wide without cover in the early stages. Broke over the concluding stages with the near side hopple carrier coming adrift as a consequence.

Soon chkd,bk otr,3w train,ran on lt

Gt spd,trail,hld up trn,solid

BOMBAY GLACIER - briefly held up by a weakening runner final bend. Shifted wider on the track abruptly passing the 300m placing an outside runner in restricted room. Driver M Hurrell was warned for the manner he shifted ground at this stage of the race.

Soon 1x1,angld,battled away ok

3pegs thrghout,solid chase innr

BOMBAY GLACIER - over-raced in the score up and through the early stages.

Soon 4pegs,off angld,batld wider

MATAI HARRY - paced roughly passing the 200m.

Last,dropped away by turn

MATAI HARRY - lost contact with the field for a distance from the 1200m.

Lobd 1x1,solid bid strgt

3w cvr,postd 1500,fght on ok

MATAI HARRY - raced wide without cover throughout.

Soon 1x1,1x2 1200,pouncd in str

MATAI HARRY - lay inwards and briefly locked sulky wheels with ROBYNS HUSTLER early in the run home.

Soon 4pegs,off in str,kept runin on

Soon 4pegs,flat 500,plugd away

MATAI HARRY - weakened final bend.

3-4pegs,flat turn,no impact

MATAI HARRY - lay in final bend contacting track markers.

Mid otr,shffld last,widest,no kick

Followd 1x1,angld trn,no go

Soon 4pegs,flat 400,no impact

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept giving

Soon 5pegs,last 400,no impact

3pegs,off trn,ok bid in mid

ANGUS FINN - locked wheels with the weakening ROCK N ROLL DON near the 300m losing all chance. Driver S Kelly reported he had sustained a punctured sulky tyre. Stewards questioned drivers S Kelly (ANGUS FINN) and N Williamson (COLD PURSUIT) which was racing to his outside, regarding this incident. After considering the explanation of both drivers Mr Kelly was issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(b), which he defended, alleging that he drove carelessly when taking a run where insufficient room existed. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and suspended Mr Kelly's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 22 November 2024 (2 days).

Bk otr,soon 3w cvr,out late,chargd

CLAASEE - raced three wide with cover from the 1500m.

1x1,shffld mid bell,no impact

CLAASEE - held up leaving final bend.

Last,angld 400,bk thru mid,fair

CLAASEE - raced wide early.

Wide,parkd,1x1,fair thru mid

Last,thru mid str,ran on ok

CLAASEE - held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Ruff & broke first turn,detached

CLAASEE - broke passing the 1400m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Mid,shffld bk,3w train,handy wider

Brk scr up,detached after

CLAASEE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Soon parkd,1x1 1000,fght on ok

LORTON VALE - raced wide early.

3pegs thrghout,out trn,boxd on

Soon 1x1,one-paced in strgt

LORTON VALE - raced wide early.

Soon 5pegs,hld up 400,no impact

LORTON VALE - cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Mid otr,angld str,solid bid

Deep pegs,angld turn,chkd late,rear

LORTON VALE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Last,deep pegs,battled away

A false start was declared when LORTON VALE broke in the score up checking second line runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver M Hill elected to start from the Unruly position for the restart where the gelding will remain for future mobile starts.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,battld

Eased,wd rear 1400,ld 1050,run down

IDEAL CHEVRON - lay outwards throughout the run home and significantly over the final 50m briefly crowding an outside runner having to be straightened by driver J Cox.

Rear otr,3wd,ld 850,brk,2nd wind

IDEAL CHEVRON - broke near the 550m hampering trailing runners losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Shifted outwards near the 100m and then lay outwards despite the efforts of driver J Cox forcing FORD RULE wider which locked wheels with MELANDO CHIEF. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Eased,7bk otr,3wd cvr,useful wd

IDEAL CHEVRON - slow early stages.

4-5bk otr,3-4wd 600,no closer wd

Detachd & brk start,didn't tack on

IDEAL CHEVRON - trainer P Anderson was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified cornell collar. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Weakened from the 500m.

Brk start,8bk inr 900,wdst tn,plggd

IDEAL CHEVRON - broke just prior to the start and shifted inwards abruptly checking inside runners losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Prkd,ld 1900,trld 1200,thru,steady

IDEAL CHEVRON - locked wheels momentarily with EBURY STREET near the 200m.

3wd cvr,up,ld,held ld,fght,hdd 150

IDEAL CHEVRON - raced wide until reaching the lead near the 1600m.