Winton Harness Racing Club Inc

4th,parkd,led,there 200,fadd late

4w,up prkd,cvr,atrial fib,pulled up

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke briefly at the start. Raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 2200m. Weakened from the 1500m hampering a trailing runner and was retired from the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

Parkd,1x1 bell,green,solid bid

HACKSAW RIDGE - hung inwards and paced roughly rounding the first bend and continued to race greenly for some distance when being restrained. Lay inwards in the early stages of the run home placing driver K Green in some difficulty who reported she did not release the removable deafeners in consequence. Stewards questioned Ms Green regarding the tactics she adopted near the 1800m when restraining the gelding allowing an inside runner to shift out and obtain a run in the one out line. After hearing from Ms Green and viewing the replays Stewards adjourned the matter to give it further consideration.

11th otr,wd cvr,posted 900,fght on

HACKSAW RIDGE - began awkwardly.

8th otr,wd 850,3rd top,tried gamely

Soon 4pegs,last,thru mid,ran on

HACKSAW RIDGE - held up until late in the run home.

Soon led,had on bell,fght strongly

HACKSAW RIDGE - broke at the start losing ground. Lay in rounding the final bend dislodging a track marker.

Awkward,soon brk,detached

HACKSAW RIDGE - lay in rounding the first bend and contacted several track markers then stumbled and broke losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Parkd hot speed,there 400,fadd

RUSTENBURG - trainer C Ferguson was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Paced roughly entering the first bend. Weakened final bend after racing in the parked position throughout.

Dist 6th,3bk otr,3wd 600,plain

RUSTENBURG - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Paced roughly in the early stages having to be steadied losing ground. Again paced roughly rounding the first bend. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver C Ferguson advised the gelding had been striking a knee and may have peaked on its run. Mr Ferguson added he expected the horse would derive considerable benefit from the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

5th,led 1600,kept on rollin

RUSTENBURG - Driver M Hurrell reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Wide,into 1x1,led 800,slick

RUSTENBURG - raced wide early.

Soon 1x1,out turn,nice bid

RUSTENBURG - paced roughly late in the score up. Hampered shortly after the start by a breaking runner. Driver C Ferguson admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly racing into the first bend when shifting ground outwards hampering BEAUDIENE BLAZE which broke in consequence. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Ferguson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including Friday 29 September (2 days).

Mid-bk otr,flat 400,batld rear

ALWAYS TICKING - raced wide early.

Bk otr,deep pegs,angld,nice late

Parkd,denied lead,flat trn,fadd

ALWAYS TICKING - raced wide early.

Mid otr,peeld 400,solid chase

Bk otr,peeld 800,ran on ok

3rd,led 2000,v keen,fght on ok

ALWAYS TICKING - over-raced whilst being restrained to take cover through the middle stages. Driver C Dalgety reported the mare had been striking its own wheel discs during the running.

Brk brfly,last,always at rear

ALWAYS TICKING - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Mid,1x1 bell,drag up trn,too slick

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,steady mid

STILL ROCKIN - lay in near the 1150m contacting several track markers. Driver R Gutsell was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Mid otr,shffld bk,angld trn,solid

STILL ROCKIN - over-raced early stages.

Brk,rear otr,wd cvr 700,wdr,kept on

STILL ROCKIN - broke at the start losing ground.

4pegs,parkd bell,fght solidly

STILL ROCKIN - out of position at the start. Driver R Gutsell was issued with a warning.

9th,4-bk otr 2100,wd cvr,wdst,stout

Brk brfly,last,3w solo 700,did ok

STILL ROCKIN - raced wide from the 900m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend.

Slow,last,into 1x1,brk 1200,out

STILL ROCKIN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again passing the 1200m hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.

7th,into 1x1 1200,nice fin mid

STILL ROCKIN - fractious prior to the start. Began awkwardly and broke briefly at the start. Briefly hampered by an inside runner passing the 200m.

6bk otr,3wd cvr,ld 1000,too classy

A false start was declared when ALWAYS BEE GEE (S Thornley) backed away and swung sideways just prior to the start and locked wheels with THE LAZARUS EFFECT (B Butt) with both drivers being dislodged. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Prior to the restart both horses underwent a veterinary examination and were cleared of injury. Both drivers were cleared to drive by St John personnel. ALWAYS BEE GEE was sent to the unruly position by the Starter for the restart where the gelding will remain for future standing starts. The start was further delayed due to the Starter not being satisfied with the manner in which the field was addressing the barrier strand.

Ld,trld 1700,waitd,thru,classy inr

THE LAZARUS EFFECT - driver B Butt advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Up,3-4bk inr,3bk otr,no threat

Gt spd,led,trail,sped up lane

Trail,hld up badly 400,batld after

SLOTS - over-raced rounding the final bend when held up and proved difficult for driver N Burton then struck the sulky wheel of JENNY GUMP near the 400m resulting in the tyre puncturing. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Ld out,3-bk 1150,bttld away solidly

Soon ld,dictated terms,unrelenting

10th otr,wd cvr 1200,wdr top,no zip

SLOTS - raced wide with cover from near the 1200m.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,too powerful

Eased,4-bk inr,off,chkd 150m,no zip

OBADIAH DRAGON - contacted the sulky wheel of KATIES PRINCESS rounding the first turn after becoming awkwardly placed when SLOTS improved to its inside. Stewards were satisfied that Driver M Ranger was not at fault and took the matter no further.

Gt spd,led,trail,tidy chase

BOBBIES ROCK - paced roughly rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,led,folded up 400

BOBBIES ROCK - weakened rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Chkd,brk,deep pegs,batld rear

BOBBIES ROCK - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and again entering the first bend. Over-raced middle stages.

Led,trail bell,flat 400,faded out

BOBBIES ROCK - weakened final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

4th,led bell,done by turn

BOBBIES ROCK - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Mid-bk otr,angld trn,nice fin wide

BOBBIES ROCK - broke at the start losing ground. Paced roughly throughout the run home. The offside spreader broke near the 300m. This gear was subsequently inspected and found to be in previous good condition.

7th thrghout,broke 600,out

BOBBIES ROCK - fractious prior to the start. Paced roughly for a distance near the 600m.

Soon trail,ask turn,fght on

Wide,parkd,up trn,fght on solidly

ALWAYS DREAMING - raced wide until reaching the parked position passing the 650m.

Gt spd,led,trail,zipped best lane

Prkd,1x1 1300,off,1-paced mid

ALWAYS DREAMING - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver N Williamson advised he was not disappointed given the rise in class of the race.

Gt spd,soon led,sped away strgt

ALWAYS DREAMING - driver C Ferguson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gt spd,led,trail,dashed away str

Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk 600,weakend

ALWAYS DREAMING - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver N Williamson advised in his opinion the colt was feeling the effects of recent racing and would now be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4-5bk otr,4bk inr,off,held up,sound

MR CASH MAN - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Last,3w,postd 1000,fght solidly

MR CASH MAN - raced three wide without cover from the 1200m.

Trail,3-4pegs,angld,best late

MR CASH MAN - held up leaving the final bend. When asked to comment on the perceived improved performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised he had not been disappointed with the gelding's recent racing and today it was aided by a favourable draw and following a strong tempo which suited.

Last,angld 500,ran on too late

Eased,3bk otr,off tn,steady bid wd

Bk otr,thru mid,no room strgt

MR CASH MAN - held up final bend and throughout the run home.

Last,3w,parkd 1200,fght well

MR CASH MAN - raced wide through the middle stages.

3-4pegs,last,angld wide,tidy fin

Trail,soon 3pegs,steady innr

4th,3pegs,off trn,handy in mid

7th,parkd,3w bell,parkd,gritty

Last,followd 1x1,nice chase

Soon 1x1,trail 400,best late

Deep pegs,off,3w train,ran on

BROOKIES PLAYER - broke in the score up and was back slightly from its Unruly position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Followd 1x1,peeld 600,led in,fght

A false start was declared at the first attempt when BROOKIES PLAYER broke in the score up hampering second line runners. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Driver M Hill elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

Soon 1x1,out turn,only fair

Soon 3pegs,hld up,off 400,fair fin

BROOKIES PLAYER - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Hill. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Easd,last,deep pegs,ran on ok

BROOKIES PLAYER - hampered by a weakening runner on the final bend.

Parkd,1x1 bell,out trn,only fair

Last,3w,parkd bell,led in,fght

BROOKIES PLAYER - broke briefly as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.