Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Wd,parkd,1x1,no room,too late

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.

Wide,into 1x1,stayd in,steady mid

SHERWOOD MAGGIE - driver R McIlwrick reported that only one removable deafener had released.

Last,angld trn,ran on ok

Soon 1x1,awkward 600,easd out

SHERWOOD MAGGIE - retired from the race by driver B Barclay near the 850m due to making abnormal breathing noises. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare.

Gt spd,led,trail,3-4pegs,fadng 400

SHERWOOD MAGGIE - weakened final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

Soon 1x1,parkd 500,fght on well

Bk otr,angld turn,ran on ok

CALIFORNIA DREAMING - broke passing the 1300m when racing to the inside of THE REAL CRUNCH which shifted ground inwards hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Driver R Austin admitted a subsequent charge under Rule 869(4) in that he failed to concede his position resulting in his own horse breaking. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Austin's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 18 May 2025 (2 days).

Bk otr,always at rear,no impact

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,led 600,dug in

Wide,parkd,4pegs,fading 400

THE REAL CRUNCH - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

Followd 1x1,battled away in strgt

THE REAL CRUNCH - hampered entering the first bend.

Mid otr,3w 800,postd,fght on,fadd

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.

Followd 1x1,angld trn,ran on well

Gt spd,parkd,shffld mid,folded

JENNY GUMP - lay in and struck a track marker when weakening rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,led,fading by trn

JENNY GUMP - lay in final bend contacting track markers. Sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 400m.

Soon 1x1,solid bid in strgt

Follwd 1x1,out turn,too big

Soon 1x1,loomd up,strong bid

JENNY GUMP - lay in leaving the final bend. Shifted down the track under pressure over the concluding stages having to be straightened by driver S Walkinshaw.

Gt spd,led,trail,steady up lane

Gt spd,led,trail,hld up badly,forgt

JENNY GUMP - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Held up leaving the final bend. Driver S Walkinshaw reported he did not release the removable deafeners and the sliding blinds as a consequence.

Cgt wide,parkd bell,fght gamely

CRACKER OPIE - raced wide early stages.

Wd cvr,parkd bell,loomd,too big

CRACKER OPIE - trainer C Ferguson was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the gelding without the notified blinds. Raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 1200m.

5th,1x1 1200,steady,charged late

CRACKER OPIE - lay outwards and paced roughly near the 400m then continued to pace roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver B Williamson.

Last,angld 350,ran on ok v wide

Soon 3pegs,angld strgt,tidy late

Deep pegs,no room str,ran on late

MAGIC SIGN - raced wide early. Over-raced at stages throughout. Held up final bend and the early stages of the run home.

3-4-5pegs,last,launchd 400,ok wide

Gt spd,trail thrghout,best lane

Trail,soon led,always in control

Soon parkd,fought on solidly

Last,drag up 500,nice fin wider

MAGIC SIGN - over-raced when being restrained to take cover shortly after the start. Raced wide final bend.

Last,thru mid 400,broke trn,out

MAGIC SIGN - the required veterinary clearance was received. Raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Broke briefly rounding the final bend hampering an outside runner losing all chance. Stewards questioned junior driver H Douglas, assisted by C Ferguson, regarding this incident. Mr Douglas explained that the gelding had paced roughly rounding the final bend when placed in clear air and when he took a hold the horse lay outwards and broke, making contact with the sulky of EMERALD ABBEY. After viewing the replays and hearing from Mr Douglas, Stewards were satisfied the incident was a result of the manners of MAGIC SIGN and placed a warning on the racing record of the gelding.

Soon 4pegs,last turn,ran on ok mid

DURRANT - held up early stages of the run home. Driver N Williamson was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Trail,soon 3bk,steady innr

Soon 3pegs,honest chase innr

Mid-bk otr,peeld 600,wider,batld

DURRANT - raced wide early. Raced wide again rounding the final bend.

3pegs,off trn,steady fin wider

Gt spd,led,trail,too slick lane

Soon 4pegs,no room in str

DURRANT - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners as a consequence.

Bk otr,3w train 800,solid bid

DURRANT - hampered near the 1000m.

Followd 1x1,peeld 500,cleard out

DURRANT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1800m.

Trail,3pegs,off turn,solid fin mid

Bk otr,always rear,no impression

JUST LIKE JAGGER - raced greenly near the 1300m.

Last inr,deep pegs,anlgd trn,woosh

JUST LIKE JAGGER - raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Trail thrghout,solid bid lane

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,gone 600

JACCKA EVAN - weakened from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance driver N Williamson could offer no tangible reason for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gt spd,led,fght on,fadd late

Gt spd,led,trail,out,led 500,2 big

Green,soon broke,detached

JACCKA EVAN - broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,no kick mid

RYLAN CHARLIE - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards early in the run home.

Gt spd,led,kickd on well

Last,3w,parkd,led in,fadd late

Trail,hld up 400,batld when clear

RYLAN CHARLIE - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,trail,only battled

RYLAN CHARLIE - weakened leaving the final bend.

4th,4pegs,detached 700,issue

RYLAN CHARLIE - weakened from the 700m. Driver S Ottley reported the gelding to have made abnormal breathing noises. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a very high respiratory rate. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gt spd,trail thrghout,no kick

RYLAN CHARLIE - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Follwd 1x1,angld turn,solid bid

Trail,3bk bell,flat turn,batld

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept truckn

MACK PACK - when asked to comment on the improved performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised that the gelding had appreciated a change in training regime and a return to racing on the all weather surface today.

Eased,12th,6-bk inr,off,wd cvr,dull

MACK PACK - over-raced early stages.

Bk otr,always rear,no impression

MACK PACK - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Gt spd,soon led,capturd,fadd

MACK PACK - when questioned regarding the performance of the favoured runner trainer/driver M Williamson advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation.

Eased,5-bk mrks,off 400,tidy in mid

MACK PACK - over-raced middle stages.

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fght well

Trail,soon 3pegs,zipd then peakd

MACK PACK - driver H Douglas was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Prkd,ld,trld 1700,thru,whacked away

MACK PACK - lay in final turn contacting a track marker.

Ld,trld 1400,thru,stout along mrks

MACK PACK - held up early final turn.

4-5pegs,off,3w train,batld wider

Bk otr,3w,postd 500,fght well

Soon 3pegs,off trn,slick wn clear

Last,always at rear,no impression

MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY - paced roughly at stages throughout.

Into 1x1,prkd,ld 1400,hdd 600,stppd

MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY - broke early in the score up losing ground however was in position at the start. Weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Holmes advised the filly had over-raced in the score up and had worked hard in the early stages to obtain the lead. Mr Holmes added the filly had continued to over-race with the effort taking its toll over the concluding stages. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Last,3w,parkd 600,folded up

MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY - pre-race warmed. Weakened rounding the final bend.

7-8bk otr,flat 400,inr tn,plain

MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Holmes was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

Mid-bk otr,follwd 1x1,chargd by

5L off start,8th,3bk otr,beaten tn

MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer M Jones.