Winton Harness Racing Club Inc

Followd 1x1,angld trn,pouncd late

HAZER - over-raced in the score up and again on several occasions throughout the running. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Mid,denied lead,parkd,

HAZER - broke at the start losing ground.

Bk otr,3w,1x1 bell,battled away

Soon 4pegs,weavd,ok fin innr

HAZER - trainer C Gerken was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky.

Checked & broke start,detached

HAZER - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Driver G Goodman advised that the gelding had been striking its sulky wheels.

Setld 4pegs,only batld innr

HAZER - over-raced middle stages.

Ruff start,bk otr,into 1x1,

HAZER - broke 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.

Brk start,5th,deatched by 800

HAZER - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Deep pegs,out late,best forgive

HAZER - over-raced in the middle stages.

Mid-bk otr,thru mid,dropd away

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept truckn

MACK PACK - when asked to comment on the improved performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised that the gelding had appreciated a change in training regime and a return to racing on the all weather surface today.

Eased,12th,6-bk inr,off,wd cvr,dull

MACK PACK - over-raced early stages.

Bk otr,always rear,no impression

MACK PACK - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Gt spd,soon led,capturd,fadd

MACK PACK - when questioned regarding the performance of the favoured runner trainer/driver M Williamson advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation.

Eased,5-bk mrks,off 400,tidy in mid

MACK PACK - over-raced middle stages.

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fght well

Trail,soon 3pegs,zipd then peakd

MACK PACK - driver H Douglas was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Prkd,ld,trld 1700,thru,whacked away

MACK PACK - lay in final turn contacting a track marker.

Ld,trld 1400,thru,stout along mrks

MACK PACK - held up early final turn.

Prkd,trld 1450,thru,stout along inr

3pegs,off trn,solid when clear

FIRST LIGHT - held up early stages of the run home.

1x1,soon 1x2,ran on mid,brk late

FIRST LIGHT - broke near the 100m and again over the concluding stages.

Soon 1x1,up trn,solid bid

FIRST LIGHT - driver M Hurrell reported that his near side sulky tyre deflated during the running.

5th,parkd bell,loomd 400,fght well

FIRST LIGHT - contacted a track marker leaving the final bend. Driver M Hill was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement.

Soon 3pegs,never ran on

Soon trail,solid bid lane

FIRST LIGHT - lay out throughout the run home having to be corrected by driver M Hurrell.

Last,drag up 400,nice wide

Gt spd,parkd,fght on fairly,fadd

Followd 1x1,out trn,kept coming

Brk,last,angld strgt,nice work late

MR PRESIDENT - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 1200m losing ground. Held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home. 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 when breaking at the start and during the running.

Parkd,up turn,fght on solidly

Wide,parkd,1x1,hld up trn,ok aftr

MR PRESIDENT - raced wide early. Held up final bend.

Soon 1x1,up 400,solid bid

Last,angld widest,nice late fin

Followd 1x1,angld trn,solid bid

Soon parkd,faded in straight

Soon led,solid tempo,cleard out

MR PRESIDENT - driver B Barclay reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Wd vcr,up prkd 1850,wknd run home

RAGAZZO MAJOR - the required veterinary clearance was received. Raced wide until reaching the parked position at the 1900m. Weakened in the run home.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1200,tiring 450

RAGAZZO MAJOR - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. Driver J Cox momentarily dropped his foot from the sulky footrest passing the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lameness in the right hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Found 1x1,angled,handy bid wd

Chkd early,wd rear 900,posted,faded

RAGAZZO MAJOR - checked racing into the first bend losing ground. Raced wide from the 900m.

7th,1x1,off wdr tn,short bid mid

Soon 3bk inr,off,short bid mid

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,green,steady

3-4-5pegs,last,launchd 400,ok wide

Gt spd,trail thrghout,best lane

Trail,soon led,always in control

Soon parkd,fought on solidly

Last,drag up 500,nice fin wider

MAGIC SIGN - over-raced when being restrained to take cover shortly after the start. Raced wide final bend.

Last,thru mid 400,broke trn,out

MAGIC SIGN - the required veterinary clearance was received. Raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Broke briefly rounding the final bend hampering an outside runner losing all chance. Stewards questioned junior driver H Douglas, assisted by C Ferguson, regarding this incident. Mr Douglas explained that the gelding had paced roughly rounding the final bend when placed in clear air and when he took a hold the horse lay outwards and broke, making contact with the sulky of EMERALD ABBEY. After viewing the replays and hearing from Mr Douglas, Stewards were satisfied the incident was a result of the manners of MAGIC SIGN and placed a warning on the racing record of the gelding.

Gt spd,led,trail,fading 700

MAGIC SIGN - weakened from the 600m. Driver H Douglas advised the gelding had been on one rein throughout and had difficulty negotiating the bends. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of lameness. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Soon 6pegs,off,3w train,ran on

5th,5pegs,off,out tn,steady

4th,soon led,dug in,too big

PASSCHENDAELE - driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Eased,4bk otr,rear inr tn,brk 150

PASSCHENDAELE - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke near the 150m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk,6th,3bk otr 1100,trld tn,honest

PASSCHENDAELE - broke after 100m losing ground.

Bk otr,drag up trn,chargd wider

Bk otr,drag up trn,nice late fin

DOUBLE QUICK - began awkwardly.

Eased,rear otr,never worked into it

4th,chkd 1500,3-4bk inr,steady

DOUBLE QUICK - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Over-raced middle stages. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the hopple shorteners due to the mare pacing roughly.

4bk otr,3wd,ld 800,askd,bested 250

Wd,eased,wd rear 1300,prkd,btn 400m

DOUBLE QUICK - raced wide early before being restrained towards the rear. Paced roughly at various stages throughout. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery with blood tests being recommended. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Eased,3-bk otr,wd 500,never ran on

DOUBLE QUICK - paced roughly rounding the first turn. Weakened leaving the final turn.

Brk badly early,no hope,pulled up

DOUBLE QUICK - lay in and broke rounding the first turn severely checking ALWAYS B STUNNING and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

Gt spd,led thrghout,fght hard

TILLY DUNNAGE - lay outwards rounding the final bend despite the efforts of driver R McIlwrick.

Gt spd,soon led,powered away

TILLY DUNNAGE - driver R McIlwrick reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Broke score up,always detatched

TILLY DUNNAGE - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. When questioned regarding the performance driver R McIlwrick advised he was disappointed and would be recommending gear changes to connections.

4pegs,angld out str,ran on ok

Last,3w solo 600,widr,kept comng

WARD LAMON - shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages. Driver K Larsen admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) that he drove carelessly near the 1200m when allowing his horse to make contact with the near side sulky wheel of TROJAN PRINCESS resulting in the tyre puncturing and coming off the rim. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Last,wide 400,batld wider

WARD LAMON - raced wide from the 800m. Hampered near the 100m.

Trail,3bk,off trn,batld away

WARD LAMON - hampered by a weakening runner on the final bend.

Bk otr,last,3w train,handy widest

WARD LAMON - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 800m.

Soon 5pegs,off,3w train 700,tidy wd

Gt spd,trail,3bk,hld up,steady

WARD LAMON - contacted track markers rounding the final bend. Driver K Larsen was issued with a warning. Mr Larsen was also spoken to advisedly for using his whip outside the confines of the sulky.

1x1,left parkd bell,fght on

Gt spd,led thrghout,cleard out,easy

AIRWAVES - paced roughly late in the run home. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

Parkd,led 1600,fght on well

Deep pegs,held up,weavd,no room

AIRWAVES - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Gt spd,led,capturd trn,folded

Gt spd,led,capturd 400,fadd

AIRWAVES - placed in restricted room when weakening rounding the final bend contacting a track marker.

Gt spd,led,capturd,fght well

Gt spd,led thrghout,fght hard

Parkd,soon 1x1,no impact

Mid,1x1 1400,flat turn,batld

Gt spd,led,clear 600,kept trucking

Bk otr,3w,postd 500,fght well

Soon 3pegs,off trn,slick wn clear

Deep pegs,last,battld away thru mid

Mid otr,hld up trn,batld wn clear

Deep pegs,off 800,only battld

MAJOR ART - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Follwd 1x1,out trn,tidy chase

CLOSE - shifted out abruptly over the concluding stages of the run home and locked sulky wheels with MAJOR ART. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Lobd 1x1,parkd bell,dug in strgt

Bk otr,chkd 500,wide,ran on nicely

MAJOR ART - checked and hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

Last,3w,parkd 900,fght well

FOREVER ARDEN - raced wide for a distance from near the 1000m after UTAH JAZZ shifted ground outwards. Continued to race wide until reaching the parked position near the 700m. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule however after viewing replays it was established that driver N Williamson (UTAH JAZZ) had commenced his outwards movement prior to FOREVER ARDEN reaching his sulky wheel with no further action deemed necessary.

5th,led bell,there 200,folded

FOREVER ARDEN - over-raced middle stages.

Off gate,last,3w,parkd,brk900,batld

FOREVER ARDEN - broke briefly in the score up and was out of the Unruly position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke near the 900m losing ground. Paced roughly throughout the run home and was unable to be fully driven out in consequence. When asked to comment on the performance driver O Kite advised that the gelding had lost a plate shortly after the start and failed to handle the grass track. Trainer W Adams advised it was his intention to avoid racing the gelding on grass tracks for the foreseeable future.

Last,flat turn,faded away

FOREVER ARDEN - broke passing the 1900m losing ground. Paced roughly on various occasions during the running. When questioned regarding the performance Driver R McIlwrick confirmed that the gelding had paced roughly throughout. Cast the near fore plate during the running. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slight abrasion to an outside heel, a slow recovery and to be showing signs of nasal discharge. Stewards will follow up with Trainer W Adams in the coming days.

Slow,brfly brk,mid,led bell,easy

FOREVER ARDEN - broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Paced roughly at various stages throughout. Authorisation of this runner's 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule racing into the first bend after R McIlwrick (FOREVER ARDEN) shifted outwards when racing to the inside of ROBYNS ART. After viewing replays and hearing from Driver K Tomlinson (ROBYNS ART), it was established that ROBYNS ART had been racing in the three wide line and had not been forced wider by FOREVER ARDEN. Accordingly, Stewards took the matter no further.

Soon brk,deep pegs,chargd lane

FOREVER ARDEN - broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied FOREVER ARDEN had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.