Winton Harness Racing Club Inc

3pegs,brk brfly,1x1,solid chase

SUPERFAST - hampered and checked passing the 1800m and broke briefly in consequence.

Trail,hld up 700,off,handy fin

SUPERFAST - hampered by a weakening runner near the 750m.

Bk otr,peeld 550,wider,solid bid

Deep pegs,last,angld,tidy fin wider

SUPERFAST - raced wide from the 750m.

5pegs,off,last,batld at rear

SUPERFAST - lay inwards and struck track markers racing into the first bend when junior driver R Black was activating the hopple shorteners.

Last,bk otr,angld tn,fair fin

4-5pegs,off 650,up tn,kept comn

Mid otr,peeld trn,too slick

Last,angld 400,widest,tidy fin

Deep pegs,1 off run,batld away

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,handy innr

BELUGA - held up final bend.

Pressd 2 lead,soon trail,solid chas

Gt spd,trail,hld up tn,nice wn clr

Soon 4pegs,off tn,nice wn clear

Soon led,trail bell,nice bid lane

Soon 3pegs,off trn,nice wn clr

Bk otr,brk brfly,last,fair mid

BELUGA - broke near the 1700m checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept trucking

Wd,parkd 1x1,boxed on ok

BELUGA - raced wide early.

Trail thrghout,best up innr

Trail,3-4pegs,ran on in gap

Mid otr,drag up trn,had last say

Parkd,led,trail,tidy chase

4pegs,off,bk otr,thru mid,nice fin

RISING STORM - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Barclay before laying outwards and briefly becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky wheel of BAUTISTA, pacing roughly in consequence. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Briefly crowded racing into the first bend when simultaneously shifting to an inside position with HAZER and struck a track marker. Held up final bend.

Slow,3pegs,only batld innr

Deep pegs,inside runs,steady fin

Soon 1x1,batld away strgt

WARD LAMON - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Junior driver M Kyle, assisted by K Larsen, admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) that she drove carelessly near the 150m when shifting ground outwards and contacting the sulky wheel of RISING STORM resulting in the tyre puncturing. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

5th,parkd,1x1,only batld

SHARE A DREAM - awkwardly placed to the inside of RISING STORM near the 300m having to be steadied.

Parkd,pressd 2 lead,trail,solid

STILL ROCKIN - driver R Gutsell was issued with a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Gate spd,trld,flat 500,tired inr

STILL ROCKIN - weakened from the 500m hampering trailing runners.

Wd,parkd,attackd ldr,did ok

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.

Bk otr,deep pegs,no kick

STILL ROCKIN - paced roughly on various occasions. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver R Gutsell advised that the gelding had not handled the bends and had been striking its knees. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Pressd 2 lead,joind,kept giving

STILL ROCKIN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver R Gutsell advised the gelding has been freshened since last racing and displayed better manners today, adding he was not surprised by the forward showing.

5th,prkd 1700,brk 1100,detachd

STILL ROCKIN - broke racing over the crossing near the 1100m checking trailing runners losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

7-6th,1x1,brk 1200,distant after

STILL ROCKIN - trainer R Gutsell was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with the incorrect number. Hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Broke near the 1200m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Reared start,broke,detached

STILL ROCKIN - reared as the start was effected and got the off-side sulky shaft over its rump after the start, losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Prior to authorisation of placings Stewards reviewed the footage of the start and were satisfied the gelding had not been denied a fair start.

Led,trld 1600,3bk,waitd,1-paced

Led,trail bell,solid chase

JOYRIDE(AUS) - tangled away.

5th,1x1 2200-tn,kept giving mid

JOYRIDE(AUS) - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Driver J Cox reported he accidentally dropped his whip near the 900m.

Cght 3wd,prkd,brief 1x1 500,fair

JOYRIDE(AUS) - raced wide early and middle stages.

Led,trld 1600,held up badly,sound

Soon 3bk inr,off 300,dashed,just

7th,4bk otr 1300,angld,steady wd

JOYRIDE(AUS) - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Raced wide final bend. Had to be steadied just prior to the finish line when racing in restricted room.

Up,ld 2200,set terms,fght,run down

JOYRIDE(AUS) - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to their sulky.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,went on by 20

JOYRIDE(AUS) - over-raced middle stages. Driver C Dalgety was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Gate spd,trld,flat tn,off,fair mid

JOYRIDE(AUS) - the required veterinary clearance was received.

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

Wd cvr 12th,clsr 4w tn,breezed past

CRACKER OPIE - over-raced in the early stages with the overcheck bit becoming detached. Raced wide with cover throughout.

Soon parkd,fought no gamely

4-5-6pegs,last,ran on ok innr

Brk start,8bk inr,tiring from 600

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Weakened final bend.

Brk start,tackd on bell,did well

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay in and stuck track markers near the 1300m. Driver J Morrison reported HACKSAW RIDGE had hung throughout.

Brk start,bk otr,batld rear

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Lay in and proved difficult for driver B Barclay when weakening final bend.

8-9th,brk 2000,distanced after

HACKSAW RIDGE - hung inwards and broke near the 2100m checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

10th,4-3bk otr,shuffled wd,pluggd

HACKSAW RIDGE - hung inwards for a distance through the middle stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m.

Soon 3pegs,only batld innr

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Lay in final bend striking several track markers.

8th otr,wd 1600,prkd,cvr,no pick-up

LESTER - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Became awkwardly placed behind KISS THE GIRLS and contacted the sulky wheel when there was an easing of the pace near the 300m. Lay inwards near the 220m having to be straightened and then locked wheels with HACKSAW RIDGE momentarily near the 200m.

Bk otr,3w,led 1200,kickd awy

Bk otr,3w cvr,widest,ran on late

4pegs,into 1x1 bell,ok fin

1x1,out late,only nabd late

Mid,1x1,1x2,thru mid,only fair

Last,deep pegs,angld off,tidy wider

FOXING EASTON - lost contact with the body of the field for a distance from the 1700m.

Bk otr,angld turn,nice fin wider

4-3bk otr,angld wd tn,sound,peakd

Soon parkd,led 700,very gritty

Deep pegs,off tn,ran on late

Bk otr,peeld 700,postd,strong

Soon parkd,dug in gamely

Gt spd,led,trail,solid chase

Mid-bk otr,pushd wide tn,fair fin

Mid otr,1x1,peeld 350,fair

Bk otr,last,launchd 400,soon peakd

Soon parkd,fought on bravely