Winton Harness Racing Club Inc

Gt spd,led,trail,nice chase

Gt spd,led,trail,only batld strgt

Gt spd,parkd,1x1 800,batld

MAGIC SIGN - briefly placed in restricted room leaving the final bend when an inside runner shifted ground outwards.

Soon 5pegs,off,bk otr,ran on ok wd

MAGIC SIGN - hampered near the 300m when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner.

5pegs,bk otr,angld wide,ok

Last,wide 400,handy widest

MAGIC SIGN - trainer J Douglas was warned after presenting the gelding with non-notified removable deafeners.

Soon 4pegs,off 500,always rear

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

Bk otr,angld wide 400,only batld

MAGIC SIGN - raced wide early.

Last,angld 350,ran on ok v wide

Soon 3pegs,angld strgt,tidy late

Last,deep pegs,thru md,gd tite room

Gt spd,led,shfld 4pegs,ok tite gap

MR PRESIDENT - held up early stages of the run home.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,solid

Bk otr,3w solo 900,parkd 500,solid

MR PRESIDENT - over-raced in the early stages.

Soon 1x1,out str,just misd

Gt spd,led,joind trn,fadd str

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,fair fin

Mid,followd 1x1,peeld trn,nice bid

Pressd 2 lead,

FOREVER ARDEN - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after being observed to have blood present in its mouth following the two false starts and was found to have a small cut on its lip being cleared to start. Held up final bend and early stages of the run home. Driver R McIlwrick was questioned regarding the tactics he adopted over the concluding stages of the run home when held up and electing not to take a run to his inside which became available inside the final 100 metres. Mr McIlwrick explained that his gelding had become worked up after the two false starts and having to undergo a veterinary examination. He added that he was hard on the back of MR PRESIDENT and was aware that there was room to his inside over the concluding stages however because the gelding was travelling so well in this position he was reluctant to attempt a shift inwards off Mr Barclay's helmet or activate the removable deafeners for safety reasons, due to being in such close proximity to the sulky of MR PRESIDENT. Stewards accepted and noted Mr McIlwrick's comments.

Gt spd,led thrghout,kickd,nabd late

Bk otr,drag up 500,dashd wide

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fght well

DRAGON POWER - when questioned regarding the perceived improved performance trainer J Douglas advised the gelding had benefitted from the addition of blinds and he was not surprised by the run given the way DRAGON POWER had been working in the lead up.

Eased,rear otr,wd top,no pick-up

DRAGON POWER - paced roughly rounding the final bend.

Bk otr,last,thru mid,batld away

DRAGON POWER - over-raced middle stages.

Soon parkd,kickd up,fght ok

Trail,off,hld up trn,nice bid strgt

DRAGON POWER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Mid otr,3w cvr,peeld 500,soon gone

DRAGON POWER - raced three wide with cover from the 1200m. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver H Douglas advised that the gelding had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Mid-bk otr,angld widest,nice fin

DRAGON POWER - trainer J Douglas was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky.

Gt spd,3pegs,only batld strgt

DRAGON POWER - held up rounding the final bend and early stages of the run home.

3-4pegs,last,always at rear

DRAGON POWER - paced roughly in the score up and through the early stages.

Soon 4pegs,tidy in tite room

RIGHTAZZ - over-raced through the middle stages.

Mid,into 1x1 bell,only steady

Wide,parkd,flat turn,faded

RIGHTAZZ - raced wide early.

4th,soon parkd,flat 400,dug in

Followd 1x1,thru mid,nice wn clear

RIGHTAZZ - raced wide early. Held up leaving the final bend. Driver A Black admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in 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 suspension of Mr Black's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 10 August up to and including 4 September 2025 (3 days).

Broke score up,detached after

RIGHTAZZ - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Bk otr,3w,postd 800,fght on fairly

RIGHTAZZ - raced three wide without cover from the 1300m.

Last,3w,parkd bell,fadd strgt

RIGHTAZZ - raced three wide from the 1350m until reaching the parked position passing the 900m. Checked passing the 80m.

Soon 4pegs,off trn,batld on

Wd,prkd,ld 2100,dictated,reeled in

SEASIDE POND - lay outwards early in the run home having to be corrected by driver J Cox.

3-4bk inr,battling 600,faded back

SEASIDE POND - weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver J Cox could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Mr Cox advised he will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

3rd inr,4-bk 2000,off,ran on in mid

Nice trip otr,peeled top,just plggd

The start was delayed due to SEASIDE POND and WHO'S YOUR DRAGON charging the barrier strand despite the efforts of their respective driver's. A warning was placed on the barrier record of both runners.

Trld,3-bk 1700,held up,off,late mid

SEASIDE POND - fractious and reared prior to the start. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver K Butt was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground near the 150m after briefly hampering an outside runner.

Soon 3bk otr,off,chased hard wd

1x1-4bk otr,hookd wd tn,smart wd

Prkd,into ld 1700,hdd top,no answer

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - broke at the start losing ground. Awkwardly placed close to the weakening SEASIDE POND rounding the final bend. Held up early in the run home.

Mid-bk otr,last trn,no room strgt

THE WULVER - held up for clear racing room throughout the final straight.

Last,peeld 700,wide 400,did ok

THE WULVER - raced wide early.

Wd,last,angld widest,fair fin

THE WULVER - raced wide early until being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1100m.

Last,drag up trn,tidy late wide

Soon 3pegs,weavd,steady fin

THE WULVER - held up final bend and the early stages of the run home.

Bk otr,peeld 500,steady thru mid

THE WULVER - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1800m.

Bk otr,into 1x1 bell,only batld

Soon 3pegs,angld out trn,nice wide

THE WULVER - shifted out abruptly rounding the final bend despite the efforts of driver M Williamson.

Mid otr,3w train,nice fin wide

THE WULVER - raced three wide with cover from the 1200m.

Wide,parkd,shffld mid,out 400,batld

THE WULVER - over-raced in the score up. Raced wide early.

Mid,follwd 1x1,steady work widr

FOREVER ARDEN - hampered shortly after the start by a breaking runner. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Last,followd 1x1,peeld,ordinary

Deep pegs,1 off run,tidy late

FOREVER ARDEN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Bk otr,warmed up nicely in tight rm

Last,5pegs,no room in strgt

FOREVER ARDEN - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after being observed to have blood present in its mouth following the two false starts and was found to have a small cut on its lip being cleared to start. Held up final bend and early stages of the run home. Driver R McIlwrick was questioned regarding the tactics he adopted over the concluding stages of the run home when held up and electing not to take a run to his inside which became available inside the final 100 metres. Mr McIlwrick explained that his gelding had become worked up after the two false starts and having to undergo a veterinary examination. He added that he was hard on the back of MR PRESIDENT and was aware that there was room to his inside over the concluding stages however because the gelding was travelling so well in this position he was reluctant to attempt a shift inwards off Mr Barclay's helmet or activate the removable deafeners for safety reasons, due to being in such close proximity to the sulky of MR PRESIDENT. Stewards accepted and noted Mr McIlwrick's comments.

Wide,parkd bell,folded up strgt

SHERWOOD MAGGIE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner in the early and middle stages of the run home placing driver C Dalgety in some difficulty, resulting in the gelding striking the sulky wheel of FOREVER ARDEN. Stewards questioned junior driver C Dalgety regarding the tactics he adopted during the race, particularly near the 600m, when he allowed his runner to be covered by the sharply improving JENNY GUMP. Mr Dalgety explained that the mare was hanging on the right rein and that he was reluctant to shift three wide at that stage of the race, given the distance remaining to the winning post. Stewards noted Mr Dalgety's explanation and took into account the manner the runner had been driven at its most recent start.

Broke dispatch,detached after

FOREVER ARDEN - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer W Adams.

Last,angld turn,only fair

FOREVER ARDEN - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend losing ground. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Last,3w,parkd 700,folded up

FOREVER ARDEN - raced four wide for a distance passing the 950m.

Gt spd,led,kickd trn,kept holding

HOKONUI JOEL - broke shortly after the start when racing greenly and placed in restricted room losing ground. Stewards spoke with drivers B Williamson (HOKONUI JOEL), K Green (HEIDSIECK) and C Ferguson (BELUGA) regarding this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing the evidence it was established that HEIDSIECK had lay in marginally racing into the first bend when HOKONUI JOEL was racing greenly to its inside. After considering the evidence Stewards were unable to apportion blame to anyone horse or driver and accordingly deemed this to be a racing incident. Lay out rounding the final bend and throughout the run home.

Gt spd,led,had on,capturd,fght on

Gt spd,led,soon trail,hld up

Mid otr,thru mid,no room,tidy late

BELUGA - held up final bend and throughout the run home only gaining clear racing room over the concluding stages..

Soon 3pegs,angld,nice wrk late

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - held up final bend and the early stages of the run home.

3-4-5pegs,parkd bell,game chase

Soon 4pegs,weavd str,nice fin

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - over-raced middle stages.

Bk otr,last,wider 600,batld rear

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - briefly placed in restricted room on the sulky wheel of FRANCO HUNTINGTON near the 900m when there was a slight easing of the pace. Raced wide from the 600m.

3pegs thrghout,tidy finish lane

Bk otr,mid 500,innr trn,batld

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - raced wide early. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

3pegs,out turn,loomd,soon peakd

Parkd,soon 1x1,1x2,batld away

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,fght well

Soon 1x1,1x2,3w solo 900,folded

JANAKA'S DELIGHT - raced wide without cover from the 900m.

Mid otr,angld trn,ran on ok

JANAKA'S DELIGHT - raced wide early.

Soon 4pegs,hld up 700,ok after

JANAKA'S DELIGHT - over-raced in the middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 900m.

Wd,bk otr,angld trn,ran on solidly

JANAKA'S DELIGHT - raced wide early.

1x1,parkd bell,fght solidly

Soon 3pegs,ran on ok innr

Bk otr,last 400,angld,ran on ok

Mid,1x1,1x2,handy finish

Gt spd,3pegs,inside runs,steady wrk