Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

1x1,1x2,angld widest,ok fin

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept giving

COLD PURSUIT - trainer K Norman was issued with a warning for failing to affix mudguards. When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance Mr Norman advised the gelding had been freshened and benefitted from a change in training regime which included beach work.

Trail thrghout,boxed on innr

Bk otr,always at rear,only batld

Mid-bk otr,thru mid,steady chase

Gt spd,led,trail,batld away lane

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept trucking

COLD PURSUIT - raced inside a track marker near the 1500m resulting in trailing runners striking and dislodging the track marker. Driver K Green was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer K Norman advised the gelding had benefitted from a race run to suit in a return to grass track racing.

Bk otr,peeld 500,ran on ok

COLD PURSUIT - raced wide early stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.

Gt spd,led thrghout,folded up str

RAKAVENOM - weakened rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver H Douglas advised that the mare had over-raced in the middle stages after obtaining the lead with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3-4pegs,broke 800,out

RAKAVENOM - shifted off the marker line near the 900m then made contact with the sulky of TREASURE CHEST and broke in consequence, checking an outside runner near the 800m and losing all chance. Junior driver H Douglas, assisted by M Williamson, was issued a subsequent charge alleging that he drove carelessly in this incident with the matter being adjourned sine die by the Adjudicative Committee.

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept truckn

Last,3w solo bell,parkd,game

RAKAVENOM - raced wide early. Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m until reaching the parked position near the 600m.

Wd cvr,postd 3w 900,folded up

RAKAVENOM - raced wide throughout.

Wd cvr,parkd,led in,fght well

RAKAVENOM - raced three wide without cover until reaching the parked position passing the 800m.

Broke score up,detached

SUGAR BABE - raced wide early. Lay outwards in the early stages checking RAKAVENOM which broke in consequence. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened in the run home.

Soon broke,lost driver

RAKAVENOM - hung outwards racing into the first bend and broke, shifting out and making contact with the sulky of ELEKTRA KING which was hampered, then further shifted out checking DAME WEST resulting in driver B Orange (RAKAVENOM) being dislodged from the sulky with both runners losing all chance. Mr Orange was attended to by the oncourse St John Ambulance personnel and cleared of any injury. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Wd cvr thrghout,up trn,nice chase

RAKAVENOM - raced three wide with cover throughout. Lay in leaving the final bend.

Mid,soon 1x1,up 400,tidy chase

RAKAVENOM - when asked to comment on the apparent improved performance trainer T Stratford advised the gelding had been training well in the lead up, had received a run to suit today and he was not surprised by the forward showing.

Bk otr,drag up 500,solid bid

JAYAR MAC - over-raced when being restrained to take cover in the early stages.

Gt spd,led,trail,nice bid lane

Bk otr,angld trn,batld rear

JAYAR MAC - over-raced middle stages.

Gt spd,led,captured 400,folded

Gt spd,led,trail,batld

Soon 4pegs,hamprd 600,batld rear

JAYAR MAC - trainer D Wilson was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

Deep pegs,last trn,ran on,no room

JAYAR MAC - had difficulty obtaining a clear run in the middle stages of the home straight and was then awkwardly placed and struck the sulky wheel of the weakening SPORTY CHARLIE when being restrained by driver E Barron and broke in consequence. After viewing the replays and hearing from Miss Barron no further action was deemed necessary.

Gt spd,led,joind tn,fght well

Wide,parkd,chased gamely

DREAM STREET - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1550m.

Parkd,soon 1x1,out late,tidy wn clr

DREAM STREET - over-raced middle stages. Lay outwards on the bend near the 800m. Held up final bend.

Bk otr,wide 400,did ok widr

DREAM STREET - lay inwards rounding the first bend.

4pegs,off bell,mid,tidy chase

DREAM STREET - driver C Dalgety reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Deep pegs,off trn,chargd wn clear

DREAM STREET - connections advised the horse has been gelded since last racing. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Pressd 2 lead,fght on,fadd late

DREAM STREET - required the assistance of Starting Personnel prior to the score up. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Lay outwards on the bends.

Last,innr 800,angld tn,big fin

JUSTAWEESIP - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 900m.

Followd 1x1,launchd 400,solid bid

Mid-otr,chkd 500,made up plenty

SKINNY DIPPIN - shifted outwards near the 500m checking EBONEZY and SEEKING CLARITY which broke, with MIKI'S DEAL and JUSTAWEESIP also being hampered. Driver K Green defended a charge that she drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after considering submissions on penalty imposed a suspension of Ms Green's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 1 May up to and including 10 May 2026 (5 days).

Last,angld turn,ran on late

Wide,parkd,led in,game

JUSTAWEESIP - held up leaving the final bend.

Gt spd,parkd,loomd,fght well

Soon 4pegs,off tn,nice wn clear

Soon led,trail bell,nice bid lane

Soon 3pegs,off trn,nice wn clr

Bk otr,brk brfly,last,fair mid

BELUGA - broke near the 1700m checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Gt spd,led thrghout,kept trucking

Wd,parkd 1x1,boxed on ok

BELUGA - raced wide early.

Gt spd,wd,bk otr,thru mid,nice

BELUGA - raced wide early.

Soon 1x1,1x2,out 600,solid

BELUGA - raced wide from the 700m.

Brk dispatch,last,into 1x1,solid

BELUGA - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trail thrghout,no kick innr

SAUCY DELIGHT - lay outwards rounding the final bend losing ground.

Soon 3pegs,fading 600

SAUCY DELIGHT - weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk scr up,last,fading 700

SAUCY DELIGHT - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 700m.

Trail,soon led,fght,fadd late

SAUCY DELIGHT - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver C Ferguson advised that the gelding had become stirred up in the preliminary and this had taken its toll over the concluding stages of the race. Mr Ferguson added he was disappointed with the run and would now give consideration to sending SAUCY DELIGHT for a spell.

Parkd,denied lead,fght on gamely

Trail,soon led,cleared out in strgt

SAUCY DELIGHT - driver C Ferguson reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gt spd,led thrghout,too big

SAUCY DELIGHT - shifted outwards leaving the final bend. Trainer/driver C Ferguson advised that the gelding had hung outwards in the run home and he would be making gear changes prior to the horse racing next. Notwithstanding this Mr Ferguson was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Gt spd,led,joind tn,fght ok

Wd,prkd 1450,askd,dug in well str

TABASCO - raced wide early.

9th otr,5-bk 1500,wd 400,ran on wdr

Gt spd,led,attackd,foldd

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.

Soon 1x1,out turn,only steady

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,game bid

Led,trail,3bk,parkd,fght ok

Deep pegs,off 400,chargd late

TABASCO - held up final bend.

10th,4bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,fght,hdd

TABASCO - broke at the start losing ground. Checked by a breaking runner near the 2100m.

6th,prkd 1900-tn,no cvr,very brave

1x1,out late,only nabd late

Mid,1x1,1x2,thru mid,only fair

Last,deep pegs,angld off,tidy wider

FOXING EASTON - lost contact with the body of the field for a distance from the 1700m.

Bk otr,angld turn,nice fin wider

4-3bk otr,angld wd tn,sound,peakd

Gt spd,trail,hld up trn,ok after

FOXING EASTON - held up rounding the final bend.

Soon 1x1,out 500,pouncd trn

3-4bk inr,5bk otr,wd cvr,solid wdst

FOXING EASTON - over-raced middle stages. Checked near the 900m after an easing of the pace.

Last,drag up tn,ran on late

CRACKER OPIE - raced wide early.

Bk otr,into 1x1,led,dug in

Last,drag up 500,tidy fin late

Followd 1x1,out tn,nice bid

Wd,1x1,parkd,flat turn,batld

CRACKER OPIE - out of position at the start. Driver H Douglas was issued a warning. Raced wide early.

Pressd 2 lead,joind,kept trucking

Wd cvr 12th,clsr 4w tn,breezed past

CRACKER OPIE - over-raced in the early stages with the overcheck bit becoming detached. Raced wide with cover throughout.

Soon parkd,fought no gamely

Deep pegs,off trn,steady fin

CRACKER OPIE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Held up leaving the final bend and early stages of the run home. Again held up over the concluding stages of the run home.