Winton Harness Racing Club Inc

Left prkd,served it up,effort told

AVEROSS MAJESTY - weakened from the 400m. Stewards questioned driver D O'Connell regarding the manner in which he drove when contesting for the lead from the 1200m to the 700m before weakening. After considering his explanation, Stewards issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(g) alleging he drove in a manner capable of diminishing his chances of winning by continuing to challenge for the lead and failing to give his horse sufficient respite. Mr O'Connell defended the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr O'Connell, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr O'Connell's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 29 May 2026 (6 days).

3-4pegs,off trn,tidy wn clear

Trld,3-bk 1700,held up,stout on inr

AVEROSS MAJESTY - held up early in the run home.

Soon 3pegs,inside runs,batld away

5th inr,4-bk bell,off,steady in mid

3rd,3bk inr,battling 500,faded out

AVEROSS MAJESTY - weakened from the 400m hampering trailing runners.

Out fast,soon 1x1,1x2,fair fin

7th otr,3-bk,1x1,chkd 400m,steady

AVEROSS MAJESTY - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Lay inwards leaving the final bend having to be steadied by driver S Tomlinson.

Blew to bits early,out of business

AVEROSS MAJESTY - broke at the start losing ground.

3rd,3bk inr,trld tn,off,smart wd

AVEROSS MAJESTY - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.

5th,into 1x1,only batld

4pegs,hld up turn,steady after

ERROL D - fractious prior to the start and became awkwardly placed close to the barrier strand. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Trotted roughly in the early stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Slow,bk otr,follwd 1x1,batld

ERROL D - the required Veterinary Clearance was received. Fractious prior to the start then stood on the mark as the tapes were released losing ground.

Deep pegs,battled innr,no impact

ERROL D - hampered by breaking runners first bend. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.

Last,3w train,only batld rear

ERROL D - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 850m.

Last,peeld 650,loomd,solid

Reared & stood on mark,detached

ERROL D - refused to trot away with the field losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Mid otr,3w,led 1200,fgt ok

4th,parkd 1800,fght solidly

5pegs,off strgt,steady chase

THE GREEK FREAK - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Mid otr,wider 400,folded up

Soon parkd,fought on solidly

Led,trail,3bk,1x1,no kick

THE GREEK FREAK - lay out on the bends. Trotted roughly at stages throughout, in particular rounding the final bend and early stages of the run home losing ground.

Trail,3pegs,out strgt,too slick

THE GREEK FREAK - lay in passing the 1000m contacting and dislodging track markers.

Trail,soon 3bk,honest chase

THE GREEK FREAK - placed in restricted room late in the run home.

3w cvr,postd 1000,fght ok,folded lt

JOANY BABY - broke leaving the final bend losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. Driver D O'Connell admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 300m placing his runner on to the sulky of THE GREEK FREAK causing his own horse to break hampering a trailing runner and losing ground. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.

3rd,brk brfly,3pegs,tidy fin

THE GREEK FREAK - broke briefly rounding the first bend losing ground. Trotted roughly and broke again briefly leaving the final bend. 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 on both occasions.

4-5pegs,ran on nicely,tight rm late

POPNROCK - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend and early stages of the run home. Driver R McIlwrick reported he did not activate the removable deafeners as a consequence.

Last,3pegs bell,inside runs,ok

POPNROCK - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

4-5pegs,inside runs,only batld

2nd,brk 1900,1x1,brk 850,out

POPNROCK - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 800m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Away then brk 2000,out

POPNROCK - broke first bend losing considerable ground.

Brk brfly,bk otr,never a factor

POPNROCK - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again passing the 1150m losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Mid,brk 1700,bk,brk trn,out

POPNROCK - broke entering the first bend losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Bk otr,last bell,angld trn,nice fin

RYDGEMONT'S HEIR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1450m.

Deep pegs,last,wide trn,ran on ok

RYDGEMONT'S HEIR - driver M Shirley was issued with a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.

Slow,bk otr,3w cvr 700,steady

RYDGEMONT'S HEIR - slow in the early stages.

Away then broke,detached

RYDGEMONT'S HEIR - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Deep pegs,inside runs,batld

RYDGEMONT'S HEIR - contacted a track marker final bend. Driver M Shirley was issued with a warning.

Trail thrghout,batld away innr

RYDGEMONT'S HEIR - contacted a track marker when weakening rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

5th,into 1x1,too powerful

4th,trail 1800,out trn,tried hrd

Slw,rear inr,off,never a live hope

OUR PINOCCHIO - slow in the early stages. Weakened final bend.

Brk run-up,13th inr,off,tidy in mid

OUR PINOCCHIO - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Slw,13th otr,wd 1500,posted,fdd,brk

OUR PINOCCHIO - slow to begin. Weakened from the 600m and broke shortly after losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections advised 3rd April 26 that the gelding has had its joints treated.

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

OUR PINOCCHIO - broke after 100m losing all chance.

Away then broke first bend,out

OUR PINOCCHIO - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance.

Bk otr,3w,led bell,flat,kept tryn

Trld-3bk inr,flat 600,no extra inr

OUR PINOCCHIO - weakened final bend.

Soon broke crossing,out

OUR PINOCCHIO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m and broke in consequence losing all chance.

Last thrghout,angld widest,fair fin

Pressd 2 lead,soon trail,kept comn

Bk otr,angld turn,only fair

Broke start,detached

DONT LOOK KOBE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts at the request of connections.

Slw,6th inr,5-bk,off,wdst tn,strong

DONT LOOK KOBE - slow to begin. Over-raced middle stages.

Brk start,deep pegs,nice thru mid

DONT LOOK KOBE - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Soon 3pegs,last turn,batld rear

DONT LOOK KOBE - broke briefly at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m.

Wide,parkd,1x1 brfly,boxed on

DONT LOOK KOBE - raced wide early.

Broke start,detached

DONT LOOK KOBE - fractious prior to the start requiring a starters assistant. Broke at the start hampering outside runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the geldings standing start manners

4th,prkd,ld,trld 1400,off,bold bid

Deep pegs,off 400,boxed on

Last of pack,into 1x1,honest chase

4th,3pegs,steady chase innr

SPELLS OF LOVE - lay in final bend contacting a track marker.

4pegs,off,into 1x1,steady chase

Mid,1x1 bell,innr trn,solid chase

Soon 4pegs,steady at rear

Soon 3pegs,steady chase innr

SPELLS OF LOVE - broke briefly after 100m. Lay in rounding the final bend contacting track markers.

5th thrghout,boxed on ok

4-5pegs,battled away innr

3-4pegs,off trn,steady wrk

3wd,prkd,ld 850,kickd,held best

TARRAGINDI - raced wide early. Lay outwards throughout the run home dictating WATERLOO STATION wider on the track despite the efforts of driver M Williamson. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until driver B Butt (WATERLOO STATION) placed 2nd, confirmed his chances of finishing ahead of TARRAGINDI had not been affected and he did not wish to proceed with a protest.

Up,ld 2100,held ld,joind tn,swampd

TARRAGINDI - struck a track marker leaving the final bend. Driver M Williamson was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

Wd,prkd,1x1,3bk,chkd 300,handy

TARRAGINDI - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m. Checked near the 300m and trotted roughly.

3wd,prkd,1x1 650,good bid inr

TARRAGINDI - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Up,led,green/brk 1200,5th,sound

TARRAGINDI - raced greenly and veered out sharply near the 1200m hampering trailing runners and broke losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Had to be steadied when there was an easing of the pace near the 900m. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Prkd,ld 2100,kickd tn,too classy

Wide,pressd 2 lead,classy work

TARRAGINDI - lay out throughout the run home having to be corrected by driver M Williamson.

Mid-bk otr,3w,parkd,nice chase

BILL BOOTIT - placed in restricted room for a short distance near the 450m when attempting a run between MUSCLE MIST and TARRAGINDI which had both shifted ground marginally. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.