Winton Harness Racing Club Inc

Soon 3pegs,steady up innr

CAPTAIN ROBYN - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Kyle. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Bk otr,1x1,1x2,boxed on

Soon 1x1,out trn,nice chase

Soon parkd,fght on solidly

ALWAYS KILARNEY - paced roughly in the run home.

Soon 1x1,3w,1x1,solid bid

ALWAYS KILARNEY - hampered near the 1250m.

1x1,1x2,3w,parkd,folded

Wd,soon parkd,fght on well

ALWAYS KILARNEY - raced wide early stages. Lay inwards on various occasions during the running.

Bk otr,last,peeld 350,ran on ok

Mid,into 1x1 bell,only steady

FEARTHEDANCE - held up rounding the final bend and in the run home only obtaining clear running passing the 50m.

Last,bk otr,peeld 400,ran on fairly

FEARTHEDANCE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 900m. Paced roughly when driver P Hunter activated the removable deafeners near the 600m.

1x1,soon 1x2,boxed on ok

PORCUPINE CREEK - Stewards questioned driver M Williamson regarding the tactics he adopted near the 1400m, in particular when racing in the parked position he appeared to ease the filly which allowed an inside runner to shift out off the marker line. Mr Williamson explained that his initial intention from the draw was to go to the lead, however driver B Orange (BYLLEE J) had gone to the front and inserted early speed into the race which left him parked out. Mr Williamson added, that as he felt this early in its career his filly is best suited when following another horse, he elected to restrain to obtain cover as he had in its previous start. Mr Williamson further advised that PORCUPINE CREEK had not been racing tractably in the early stages and he will be making corrective gear changes for future starts. Stewards noted his explanation.

Soon 1x1,peeld 400,ok in mid

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,fght well

PORCUPINE CREEK - raced wide early. Raced greenly near the 50m and shifted up the track.

Wd,3w one bk,flat turn,folded

TURN N BURN - raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend.

Last,thru mid trn,batld away rear

TURN N BURN - Driver C Ferguson was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for speaking with another driver prior to the start. Out of position at the start. Driver C Ferguson was issued with a warning. Hung inwards throughout the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Ferguson advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.

Gt spd,parkd,kickd up bell,gone trn

TURN N BURN - raced wide early when attempting to lead. Over-raced for a distance passing the 1300m. Weakened final bend. Driver C Ferguson was issued with a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver C Ferguson advised that racing wide early and attempting to hold a forward position in the middle stages had taken its toll on the mare over the concluding stages. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gt spd,led thrghout,fght fairly

TURN N BURN - shifted up the track in the home straight. Driver C Ferguson was issued with a warning to ensure he maintains a straight course in the run home. Trainer C Ferguson reported he would give consideration to sending the mare for a spell.

Gt spd,led thrghout,fght on well

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,joind,fgt well

Soon 4pegs,flat turn,only batld

ITHINKWEREALONENOW - out of position at dispatch when being restrained by junior driver O Thomas. Miss Thomas was issued with a warning for failing to maintain her barrier position until dispatch.

3-4pegs,off,bk otr,batld away rear

ITHINKWEREALONENOW - over-raced in the score up contacting the sulky of SWAHILI and broke briefly.

Mid,followd 1x1,3w train,tidy fin

Parkd,soon 1x1,ran on ok in mid

Bk otr,follwd 1x1,fair fin

JUST A GEM - the required Veterinary Clearance was received.