Northern Southland Trotting Club Inc

Soon trail,chased solidly strgt

Bk otr,angld wide,chkd 200,forget

MONTAGE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m.

Wide,soon led,joind,fght well

3pegs,into 1x1,post 3w 800,batld

MONTAGE - raced three wide from the 1000m.

Bk otr,3w,postd 100,very gritty

MONTAGE - briefly paced roughly near the 1600m. Raced three wide from the 1000m.

Mid,3w,postd bell,did ok

MONTAGE - raced wide from the 1600m.

4-5pegs,thru mid,battled on

Wd cvr,parkd 1600,fght on gamely

MONTAGE - raced wide early.

Mid otr,3w,parkd,fght gamely

MONTAGE - held up in the run home.

Last,3w,parkd bell,fght on ok

Soon 4pegs,solid work up inr

Soon rough,detached after

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon 5pegs,angld wide,ruff/brk

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - broke passing the 200m hampering outside runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wide cvr,postd 3w 1200,parkd,did ok

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - raced three wide with cover from the 1800m then without cover from the 1100m.

Mid,pressd 2 lead,kickd,too big

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - the removable deafener hood came adrift near the 1350m. Trainer R Austin was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix gear so as not to come adrift. When asked to comment on the improved performance driver R Austin advised that the gelding had raced without luck when held up in its most recent start, adding that he was not surprised by the forward showing today.

Wide,parkd,1x1 bell,boxd on mid

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - raced wide early. Held up rounding the final bend until obtaining clear running passing the 200m. Driver R Austin was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Soon 5pegs,battld at rear

Deep pegs,lst 600,launchd 500,peakd

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - paced roughly rounding the first bend. Held up for clear racing room over the latter stages of the run home.

3-4pegs,last,steady up innr

Deep pegs,last,ran on thru mid

BETTER BE WATCHING - over-raced middle stages.

Wide,parkd,shffld mid,batld away

BETTER BE WATCHING - raced wide early.

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.

Mid-bk otr,drag up trn,tidy fin wid

Mid otr,chekd 700,brk,out

RAKNRUIN - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner near the 700m and broke in consequence losing ground.

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.

Mid otr,4pegs,steady in strgt

Mid otr,3w,led 800,folded up

HAROLD HANOVER - weakened leaving the final bend. Lay inwards near the 700m briefly crowding an inside runner.

3-4pegs,thru mid,hld up,solid late

HAROLD HANOVER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Cgt wide,postd 1000,batld wide

HAROLD HANOVER - raced three wide with cover until the 900m then without cover thereafter. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m.

Wide,parkd bell,kickd up,gone trn

HAROLD HANOVER - raced three wide until reaching the parked position near the 1100m. Weakened from the 400m hampering trailing runners.

Last,3w,parkd 1000,fading turn

HAROLD HANOVER - paced roughly late late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trail thrghout,best up lane

Soon 4pegs,weavd str,nice wn clear

ROCKOUTRAY - broke as the start was effected and shifted in hampering HAROLD HANOVER losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Soon 4pegs,inside runs,steady

HAROLD HANOVER - held up early stages of the run home.

Soon 4pegs,off turn,ok in mid

Bk otr,3w train,always at rear

EMERALD ABBEY - raced wide through the middle stages.

Soon 1x1,loomd trn,too big

1x2,1x2,3w train,flat 400,gone

EMERALD ABBEY - raced three wide from the 1000m. Hampered by an inside runner near the 400m.

Soon 3pegs,tidy chase innr

EMERALD ABBEY - held up final bend and early in the run home.

Mid-bk otr,hld up trn,fair fin

Mid otr,shffld last,3w train,solid

EMERALD ABBEY - raced four wide from the 700m.

Soon 3pegs,inside runs,nice fin

EMERALD ABBEY - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until late in the run home.

Soon 1x1,out 400,solid bid

Mid otr,left parkd bell,brave fght

Mid-bk otr,only steady in strgt

Soon 4pegs,off trn,ok in tght gap

GLENKENICK - lay out in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages.

Mid-bk otr,angld turn,no impct

1x1,1x2,stayd in,ok in tight gap

Last,angld widest str,handy fin

Parkd,shffld bk,3pegs,steady inr

3pegs,parkd,faded in str

Soon parkd,askd str,fadd late

Bk otr,3w cvr,battld wider

ULTIMATE WEAPON - raced wide final bend.

Soon led,capturd 200,fght wel

Soon last,angld turn,only batld

ULTIMATE WEAPON - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Gt spd,led,trail,solid bid

Trail,3-4bk,last,ran on fairly

Wide,pressd 2 lead,joind,2 big

ULTIMATE WEAPON - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Hung inwards over the concluding stages.

Bk otr,3w solo 900,cvr 500,ok wider

Last,always rear,no impression

RAKADEAKS - over-raced when wide early. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance of a favoured runner trainer/driver R Stevens advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Gt spd,led,trail,nice bid lane

Gt spd,led,trail,flat 400,fadd

Gt spd,trail,3bk,only batld

Gt spd,led,trail bell,hld up trn,gd

RAKADEAKS - over-raced rounding the final bend. Driver R Stevens reported he was unable to release the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Mid otr,shfld,3w solo bell,v brave

RAKADEAKS - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 1000m.

Gt spd,led,there 150,fght,fadd

RAKADEAKS - paced roughly late in the run home.

3rd,1x1 800,out 400,solid bid

RAKADEAKS - paced roughly after 150m checking a trailing runner which broke in consequence. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver R Stevens admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulations that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Mid otr,battling by 600

ASK ME LOU - weakened final bend.

Mid-bk otr,thru mid,steady fin

Soon parkd,1x1,1x2,innr 600,batld

Deep pegs,flat 600,faded away

ASK ME LOU - weakened from the 600m.

Cgt 3wide,bk otr,dropped away

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - briefly locked sulky wheels with ASK ME LOU near the 1550m.

Deep pegs,made no impression

ASK ME LOU - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after the sulky was struck by another horse and required replacing, with the mare being cleared to start. Weakened final bend.

Gt spd,soon trail,honest chase

Soon 3pegs,inside runs,tidy fin

3pegs thrghout,honest chase innr

BOMBAY GLACIER - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer A Paisley advised that the mare was suited by today's race when saved for one run.

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.

Bk otr,3w,post 800,fght on ok

MIKI'S BEAUTY - raced wide from the 1000m.

Soon led,trail,off trn,easy in str

MIKI'S BEAUTY - raced greenly near the 300m having to be straightened by driver B Orange. Mr Orange advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered. Mr Orange defended a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly near the 350m when striking the sulky wheel of TOP POCKET CHANCE resulting in the tyre puncturing. After viewing replays and hearing from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and suspended Mr Orange's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 2 March up to and including 9 March 2025 (4 days).

Soon 5pegs,last,angld wd,ok fin

MIKI'S BEAUTY - over-raced through the middle stages, Held up rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,honest chase

Mid-bk otr,inr trn,batld away

MIKI'S BEAUTY - held up final bend.

Broke dispatch,detached after

MIKI'S BEAUTY - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again entering the first bend losing all chance.

Bk otr,inside runs,no room,forgive

MIKI'S BEAUTY - raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Parkd,1x1,shffld bk,tidy thru mid

MIKI'S BEAUTY - lay in racing into the first bend placing an inside runner in restricted room. Over-raced through the middle stages. Held up rounding the final bend only obtaining clear racing room passing the 100m.

Soon 3pegs,1 off run,steady

Gt spd,angld 4pegs,off tn,tidy fin

Deep pegs,off turn,batld rear

Soon,shfld bk last,wide,batld

TASHS BAD GIRL - raced three wide with cover from the 1000m. Weakened in the run home.

Soon 5pegs,made ground late innr

TASHS BAD GIRL - over-raced in the score up. Held up leaving the final bend.

Soon follwd 1x1,fading 700

TASHS BAD GIRL - weakened final bend.

Soon 3pegs,off trn,batld rear

3pegs thrghout,chased ok

Last thrghout,angld turn,batld wide

Last,angld 400,widest,ran on

TASHS BAD GIRL - lay out in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.