Winton Harness Racing Club Inc

Soon 4pegs,no kick in strgt

Last,followd 1x1,ran on fairly

Soon 3pegs,made no impression

KOTARE KELSO - weakened rounding the final bend.

Deep pegs,last,brk tn,batld

KOTARE KELSO - paced roughly final bend. Weakened in the run home.

Lost ld dig,trld 1750,thru,powerful

KOTARE KELSO - driver A White was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein in the run home and for crossing his reins to perform a celebratory gesture prior to the finish of the race. Mr White was also cautioned regarding not immediately pulling up after the race to return to the assembly area when he completed a victory lap of the track.

Wd,up prkd 1250,unable to stick on

KOTARE KELSO - raced wide early. Driver A White was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground near the 1400m after crowding an inside runner. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Mr White advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages to obtain the parked position with the effort taking its toll.

Sped to ld,set all terms,chopped bk

KOTARE KELSO - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,reeled in

Wd,prkd,brk,wd cvr,prkd,cvr,no dash

KOTARE KELSO - broke near the 1750m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Prkd,into ld 1700,joined 600,too gd

KOTARE KELSO - lay outwards in the run home.

Mid,left parkd bell,game bid

Soon 3pegs,off tn,tite room,fair

Soon 3pegs,off turn,ran on ok

Last,angld turn,ran on,too far awy

Bk otr,always at rear,only batld

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - weakened final bend.

Mid otr,angld turn,steady work

Wd,pressd 2 lead,kickd clr,comfy

TUNEINSPORTSFANS - raced wide early.

Deep pegs,always at rear,batld

HERB - skied its head on several occasions in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Gt spd,wd,parkd,fadd strgt

HERB - raced wide early.

Soon 4pegs,inside runs,batld on

Soon followd 1x1,only batld mid

HERB - hampered and checked passing the 1800m.

Bk otr,angld tn,batld away rear

Soon 4pegs,bad flat tyre,easd down

HERB - eased down from near the 800m when the off side tyre and tube came off the rim. Driver P Hunter reported that the sulky tyre had deflated free of contact near the 1400m.

Wd cvr,parkd bell,dug in gamely

HERB - raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 1000m.

5pegs,last,ran on fairly at rear

HERB - driver P Hunter was spoken to advisedly for jostling for a position for an extended period racing into the first bend.

Bk otr,batld away at rear

HERB - weakened in the run home.

Soon 4pegs,fading by 500

HERB - weakened final bend.

Cght prkd,no cvr,askd,felt pinch

3bk inr,held up tn-100,handy mid

FUSION REACTOR - held up early in the run home.

7th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 450,breezed by

Soon 4bk inr,waitd tn,got going inr

Bk otr,3w train,widr,batld

FUSION REACTOR - over-raced when being restrained early.

3bk otr,up,prkd 1200,fght gamely

FUSION REACTOR - junior driver W House admitted a breach of 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 the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

4bk otr,3wd 1000,postd,gritty str

5th otr,1x1 1050,off top,bold claim

5th,to 1x1 1200,3wd 600,4th tn,fght

5bk otr,up,prkd 1150-tn,too brave

Brk brfly,5th,parkd,led,fght on

STILL ROCKIN - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Hung inwards and paced roughly near the 1500m losing ground and dropping down to the marker line. Weakened final bend.

11th otr,wd cvr rear,failed to fire

STILL ROCKIN - hampered passing the 1600m after a slight easing of the pace. Raced wide from the 1200m. Weakened final bend.

Gt spd,parkd,green,parkd,gone tn

STILL ROCKIN - over-raced after making an unsuccessful attempt for the lead for a distance from the 2200m. Weakened final bend.

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.

Bk otr,up 400,ran on solidly

Gt spd,led,trail,keen,too slick

RACK'EM UP - broke in the score up however was in position at the Candy Pole. Over-raced through the middle stages. Driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Trail,parkd 1500,fought on gamely

Gt spd,led,joind 500,fght on

Wide,parkd,fght on solidly

RACK'EM UP - raced wide early.

Brk,wd,brk disp.ld,brk rear,p/up

RACK'EM UP - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 2000m losing ground. Broke on a further occasion near the 450m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wd,led bell,capturd trn,fght ok

RACK'EM UP - raced wide early. Lay out leaving the final bend placing an outside runner in restricted room.

3bk inr,cartd bk 600,off,useful mid

RACK'EM UP - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

3-4bk otr,5bk 800,no threat at bk

RACK'EM UP - crowded by an outside runner shortly after the start.

Last,peeld 700,soon peakd

7th,4bk otr,inr tn,fair bid wdst

Mid-bk otr,launchd 500,too slick

Wd,led 1200,joind 400,fght on

STRANGER THINGS - raced wide early. Raced greenly for a short distance near the 1500m when attempting to take the lead. Hampered by outside runners early in the run home.

Gt spd,trail,hld up trn,zipd wn clr

STRANGER THINGS - lay out rounding the final bend.

Parkd,1x1,1x2,peeld 400,sped away

STRANGER THINGS - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Followd 1x1,angld trn,batld away

STRANGER THINGS - lay in rounding the first bend.

Last otr,peeld 600,soon peakd

STRANGER THINGS - required the assistance of a Starting Attendant prior to the score up. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Soon parkd,up tn,dug in gamely

4pegs,off tn,no room strgt

OFF THE CANVAS - held up rounding the final bend and again over the concluding stages.

Gt spd,soon led,trail,best innr

OFF THE CANVAS - over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover near the 1800m.

Mid-bk otr,drag up tn,just missd

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept on truckn

Trail thrghout,solid chase innr

Trail,3-4pegs,keen,no kick

OFF THE CANVAS - over-raced in the middle stages causing driver C Ferguson some difficulty.

Mid-bk otr,angld trn,ran on ok

OFF THE CANVAS - hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home.

Gate spd,held ld,solid tempo,brave

INDULGE ME - hung outwards late in the run home and shifted up the track. Driver N Williamson was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Trail thrghout,solid chase

INDULGE ME - lay outwards under pressure in the run home.

6th inr,6-bk,1x1 1200,off,bold late

Bk otr,3w,parkd 1000,easy

INDULGE ME - shifted up the track leaving the final bend.

Mid otr,3w,led 700,kept givng

INDULGE ME - lay out rounding the final bend and throughout the run home having to be corrected. Driver N Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Trld,3-bk 1650,angled tn,strong bid

Eased,wd cvr 12th,chkd 800,did well

INDULGE ME - severely checked near the 800m losing ground. Lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

6th,3bk inr,3bk otr 400,useful wd