Wyndham Harness Racing Club Inc

Cgt wd,parkd,flat turn,folded

TABASCO - raced wide early. Weakened over the concluding stages.

Bk otr,angld tn,ran on solidly

Gt spd,led,joind tn,fght ok

Wd,prkd 1450,askd,dug in well str

TABASCO - raced wide early.

9th otr,5-bk 1500,wd 400,ran on wdr

Gt spd,led,attackd,foldd

TABASCO - weakened final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards questioned junior driver M Hill, assisted by senior driver M Hurrell, regarding his tactics during the race, in particular his decision not to relinquish the lead and take a trail in the middle stages when the opportunity existed. Mr Hill explained that his instructions were to lead if possible which he was able to do after 400m. Mr Hill further stated that he tried to restrain his runner when STILL ROCKIN (R Gutsell) made an attempt on the lead near the 1600m and although gaining an advantage STILL ROCKIN was unable to get a full length in front. This occurred on several other occasions over the next 800m. When questioned Mr Gutsell confirmed that STILL ROCKIN was difficult to drive and with the gelding wearing a murphy blind on the near side it relaxes when it cannot see other horses. Stewards accepted the explanations of both drivers and took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.

Soon 1x1,out turn,only steady

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,game bid

Led,trail,3bk,parkd,fght ok

Deep pegs,last,brk tn,batld

KOTARE KELSO - paced roughly final bend. Weakened in the run home.

Lost ld dig,trld 1750,thru,powerful

KOTARE KELSO - driver A White was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein in the run home and for crossing his reins to perform a celebratory gesture prior to the finish of the race. Mr White was also cautioned regarding not immediately pulling up after the race to return to the assembly area when he completed a victory lap of the track.

Wd,up prkd 1250,unable to stick on

KOTARE KELSO - raced wide early. Driver A White was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground near the 1400m after crowding an inside runner. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Mr White advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages to obtain the parked position with the effort taking its toll.

Sped to ld,set all terms,chopped bk

KOTARE KELSO - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,reeled in

Wd,prkd,brk,wd cvr,prkd,cvr,no dash

KOTARE KELSO - broke near the 1750m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Prkd,into ld 1700,joined 600,too gd

KOTARE KELSO - lay outwards in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,off top,fght on

Wd,rolled to ld,set terms,reeled in

Wd,prkd,cvr 950,flat 400,drppd away

KOTARE KELSO - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

5pegs,off turn,chargd wn clear

Soon parkd,led 400,strong wrk

JUSTAWEESIP - raced wide early.

Last,innr 800,angld tn,big fin

JUSTAWEESIP - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 900m.

Followd 1x1,launchd 400,solid bid

Mid-otr,chkd 500,made up plenty

SKINNY DIPPIN - shifted outwards near the 500m checking EBONEZY and SEEKING CLARITY which broke, with MIKI'S DEAL and JUSTAWEESIP also being hampered. Driver K Green defended a charge that she drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after considering submissions on penalty imposed a suspension of Ms Green's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 1 May up to and including 10 May 2026 (5 days).

Last,angld turn,ran on late

Trld-3bk inr,4bk,off,4wd tn,sound

SECRET AGENT MAN - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed lameness in the right hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

3wd,prkd 1500-tn,fght gamely,hdd

SECRET AGENT MAN - raced wide early.

Ld-3bk inr,3bk otr,off,swoopd 100

Last,3w,led bell,fadd late

SECRET AGENT MAN - raced wide through the middle stages.

Bk otr,launchd 450,solid chase

SECRET AGENT MAN - out of position at the start. Driver N Williamson was issued with a warning.

Bk otr,3w cvr,always at rear,batld

Bk otr,drag up 400,nice wider

ALWAYS BE BOOTIE - raced wide early.

Gt spd,soon trail,no kick

ALWAYS BE BOOTIE - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,1x2 bell,angld trn,ran on ok

Soon parkd,fght on,fadd late

ALWAYS BE BOOTIE - raced wide early.

4pegs,1x1,1x2,tidy chase

Soon 3pegs,hld up trn,tidy late

ALWAYS BE BOOTIE - held up throughout the run home. Driver B Barclay advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Soon 3pegs,no kick innr

Bk otr,deep pegs,hld up trn,ok

ALWAYS BE BOOTIE - held up final bend.

Followd 1x1,drag up 500,tidy chase

Followd 1x1,drag up 450,nice chase

Last,ran on late,tight room late

CRACKER OPIE - paced roughly in the early stages losing ground.

Follwd 1x1,behind slow one,forget

CRACKER OPIE - raced three wide with cover from the 900m. Briefly hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Last,drag up tn,ran on late

CRACKER OPIE - raced wide early.

Bk otr,into 1x1,led,dug in

Last,drag up 500,tidy fin late

Followd 1x1,out tn,nice bid

Wd,1x1,parkd,flat turn,batld

CRACKER OPIE - out of position at the start. Driver H Douglas was issued a warning. Raced wide early.

Pressd 2 lead,joind,kept trucking

Led,trail,solid chase

Brk,6bk inr,4bk otr,battled wd

Thru,4bk inr,3bk tn,honest inr

Eased,4bk otr,held up,fair mid-wd

Trld-3bk inr,5bk 1200,waited,battld

DOUBLE TIME - weakened early in the run home.

3-4bk inr,waited tn,1-paced on inr

4th,4bk inr 1200,rear tn,tried hard

6-5th,4-5bk inr,no impact on inr

Eased,5bk inr,6bk 800,wilting tn

DOUBLE TIME - weakened final bend.