Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

4-5pegs,off,bk otr,drg up trn,nice

Bk otr,broke 500,out

BLITHE - began awkwardly. Broke near the 500m hampering trailing runners and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Eased,6-5bk inr,off,imprvd mid

BLITHE - out of position at the start. Driver R May was issued a warning.

Broke start,last,did ok at rear

BLITHE - broke at the start losing ground.

Soon 4pegs,hld up trn,nice wn clr

BLITHE - hampered by a breaking runner passing the 900m.

Mid-bk otr,never ran on

Trail thrghout,out str,nice chase

Mid,1x1 bell,out 400,steady work

Broke,tackd on,6th,did well

BLITHE - stood on the mark and swung sideways at the start before breaking and losing considerable ground. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

4th,4pegs,last 400,tidy fin wide

9th,5bk otr,3wd 600,no extra str

Soon trld,waited,tried hard inr

4th,parkd 800,solid bid

Soon broke,always detached

KRACKALING - locked sulky wheels with JOHNS BOY shortly after the start and broke as a consequence losing all chance. Stewards spoke with driver B Williamson regarding this incident. Mr Williamson explained that after becoming awkwardly placed behind JORDAN ANNE which was slow to begin, he had shifted to the outside of that runner, and despite the efforts of himself and driver A Armour (JOHNS BOY), the two runners had locked sulky wheels. After viewing replays Stewards were satisfied with the explanation of Mr Williamson and took the matter no further.

3wd,prkd 1300,fght hard str,peakd

KRACKALING - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1300m.

Led,joind 1400,kept giving

Thru,led 1500,joind tn,run down

KRACKALING - struck a track marker near the 1400m. Driver B Williamson was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for allowing his runner to contact a track marker.

4-3rd,up,ld 1800,fght hard,hdd 70

KRACKALING - briefly locked wheels with CLYDE shortly after the start.

3pegs,off trn,nice when clear

PRACTICAL MAGIC - held up early stages of the run home.

3bk inr,1x1 1300,off,solid,brk 150

PRACTICAL MAGIC - broke passing the 150m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Soon 3bk inr,waitd,tried hard inr

PRACTICAL MAGIC - held up early in the run home. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Followd 1x1,3w,parkd 800,strong

PRACTICAL MAGIC - trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out.

Soon 3pegs,off 600,easy when clear

PRACTICAL MAGIC - trainer P Williamson was warned for presenting the mare with removable deafeners and not the notified fixed deafeners. Trotted roughly throughout the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver B Williamson.

Slow,at rear,broke 550,out

PRACTICAL MAGIC - trotted roughly over the early stages. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Soon trld,waitd tn,imprvd up inr

PRACTICAL MAGIC - hung outwards throughout the run home.

3rd,prkd-1x1,3bk,chkd 700,battld

PRACTICAL MAGIC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,thru,brk 250

PRACTICAL MAGIC - tangled away. Broke near the 250m and continued on in a break despite the efforts of driver B Orange.

4th,into 1x1,sped away strgt

4th thrghout,1x1 500,steady wrk

Trld-3bk inr,askd tn,didn't lift

AVEROSS MAJESTY - weakened in the run home.

Soon 6pegs,last trn,ran on fairly

Gate spd,ld,tackld,hdd 550 & faded

AVEROSS MAJESTY - weakened from the 600m and lay inwards striking track markers final bend.

Chkd start,always detatched

DANCING GLENIS - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start and shifted inwards checking AVEROSS MAJESTY and locking wheels with REGAL SIERRA losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Soon parkd,flat 700,gone 500

AVEROSS MAJESTY - weakened final bend.

Slow,last thrghout,always rear

AVEROSS MAJESTY - slow away. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1200m.

Last inr,off 450,ran on nicely

AVEROSS MAJESTY - over-raced middle stages.

Wide,soon brk,last,brk strgt

OUR SUPERFUND - broke near the 1950m losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m.

Soon 1x1,parkd bell,

OUR SUPERFUND - broke briefly shortly after the start. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of driver N Williamson, who felt the gelding had raced lethargically throughout, revealed a small wound inside the fetlock consistent with striking itself during the running.

3rd,led,trail,hld up trn,nice late

Soon brk,soon brk again,detachd

OUR SUPERFUND - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again rounding the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial on two occasions to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

Soon broke,soon brk again,detached

OUR SUPERFUND - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Broke again racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Soon broke,deatched after

BILL BOOTIT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts. Returned to the birdcage with blood present in one nostril. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had bled. Stood down for the mandatory period of 30 days with connections advised a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to completing a satisfactory trial would be required prior to BILL BOOTIT resuming racing.

5th,5epgs,mid-bk otr,angld trn,nice

Wide,soon parkd,flat 400,fadd

A false start was declared when BILL BOOTIT breasted the tape. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trail,out 500,led in,nice bid

Trail,soon 3pegs,parkd 600,nice bid

BILL BOOTIT - underwent a pre-race veterinary inspection which revealed a small laceration to a nostril with the gelding cleared to start.

4th,3pegs bell,1 off run,tidy fin

6th,into 1x1,out late,ran on

BILL BOOTIT - junior driver G Goodman, assisted by N Williamson, was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. In taking this course of action Stewards took into account Miss Goodman's lack of race day driving experience.

5th,5pegs,off,1x2,out trn,solid

4th,4pegs,off 400,handy chase

Led,trld 1800,thru,off,solid mid

MASTER CLASS - lay outwards early in the run home and was unable to utilise the passing lane despite the efforts of driver K Butt.

Prkd,led,trld 1200,thru,chased inr

MASTER CLASS - shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing inside runners in restricted room. Driver K Butt was issued a warning. Lay inwards striking track markers rounding the final bend.

Slow,8bk otr,3wd cvr,battld inr

MASTER CLASS - hung inwards and struck track markers when weakening rounding the final bend.

4-5bk otr,3-4wd,postd,gone tn

MASTER CLASS - over-raced middle stages. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

8-7th,5bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up

MASTER CLASS - hampered by breaking runners at the start.

Prkd,no cvr,felt pinch 300,wilted

MASTER CLASS - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Brk,5bk inr 1600,angld,honest wd

MASTER CLASS - broke after 100m losing ground.

Gate spd,trld,off 300,won gd battle

Soon led,set terms,kickd,just nabbd

Trld,3bk inr 1500,off 400,sound mid

MASTER CLASS - driver K Butt defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Ms Butt the Adjudicative Committee upheld the charge and imposed a fine of $500.

Prkd,ld-3bk 1200,flat tn,wilted

Slow,brk 1850,distancd after

SAMANTHAS MOON - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again after 150m losing all chance.

Led by 6L,still clear 400,kept goin

Soon led,strong tempo,clear,impresd

SAMANTHAS MOON - lay outwards in the home straight on each occasion. Driver K Green was warned for crossing her reins and performing a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.

4th,1x1,gone quickly 500

SAMANTHAS MOON - weakened from the 500m.

5pegs,last,angld wide,ran on well

SAMANTHAS MOON - driver K Green reported she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

Slow,bk otr,peeld 500,big fin wide

SAMANTHAS MOON - reared at the start and was slow to begin.

6th,brk,prkd 1600,flat 300,no zip

SAMANTHAS MOON - checked at the start. Broke briefly near the 2200m.

Brk,5bk otr 1400,rear tn,fght,fdd

SAMANTHAS MOON - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Followd 1x1,peeld 400,swept by

EMILY - driver M Hurrell reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk brfly,left parkd,fght on bravly

Trail,led,trail,solid bid innr

4wd,eased,3wd cvr,wdst tn,earnest

EMILY - out of position at the start. Driver K Green was issued a warning. Raced wide throughout.

Followd 1x1,3w,parkd bell,solid chs

Mid,1x1,mid,chkd 175,ran on

EMILY - briefly hampered by a breaking runner passing the 150m.

4th,into 1x1 600,too slick

Trail thrghout,thru lane,nabd late

Led,soon trail,hld up trn,zippd

Led,trail,3bk,no room in strgt

EMILY - held up throughout the run home.

Bk otr,angld widest,brk 150,out

KD ROYALTY - broke near the 150m losing its chance.

9th,4bk otr,off tn,useful wdst

4bk otr,imprvd mid,1x1 tn,sound inr

Eased,4th,off 600,inr tn,easy

Soon 4-5pegs,tight room strgt,ok

KD ROYALTY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m.

3-4bk inr,1x1 900,off,chased well

KD ROYALTY - trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver G O'Reilly will be spoken to in the coming days for the manner he drove near the 1100m.

4th,3bk inr,4bk 850,waited,sound

Cght prkd,3bk otr 800,loomd,brk

KD ROYALTY - broke near the 250m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

6th,4-3bk otr,5bk 700,brk 450

KD ROYALTY - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

3-4bk inr,brk,3bk otr,4th tn,sound

MIXED FAITH - broke near the 1900m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Up,ld 2800,slippd clr 400,fght,hdd

MIXED FAITH - struck several track markers leaving the final bend. Driver B Williamson was issued a warning.

3rd,3pegs,honest work innr

MIXED FAITH - lay inwards and contacted track markers on the final bend.

5th,3 wide 900,postd,battld ok

MIXED FAITH - over-raced for a distance near the 2000m. Raced three wide from the 900m. Weakened leaving the final bend. Trainer/driver B Williamson reported the mare had trotted roughly during the running and it was his intention to send the horse for a spell.

3rd,up,ld 1800,no peace,fght,fdd

MIXED FAITH - lay in and struck track markers near the 1500m and again near the 300m. Stewards questioned driver B Williamson regarding his apparent lack of vigour in the run home. After taking initial evidence Stewards opened and adjourned an enquiry for further consideration. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Trld-3bk inr,off 1x1 tn,solid,brk

MIXED FAITH - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking a track marker. Held up final bend. Trotted roughly and broke just prior to the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(5) against 2nd placing being awarded alleging the gelding was lapped on by AROHA KENNY, THE BLOSS and MISSALYSSA at the finish. After viewing the replays driver B Williamson did not contest the protest and MIXED FAITH was relegated to 5th placing by the Stewards.

3wd,prkd 2200,took over tn,cght 150

MIXED FAITH - raced wide early. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Prkd,ld 2100,kickd clr tn,held best

MIXED FAITH - struck track markers near the 1500m and again leaving the final bend when leading. Driver B Williamson was issued a warning for contacting track markers.

Wd,prkd,ld bid,prkd,ld 550 & faded

GIFT CARD - trotted roughly passing the 1300m. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner and struck several track markers when laying inwards. When questioned regarding the performance trainer J Campbell and driver M Williamson were both disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed the early signs of a respiratory infection. Mr Campbell advised he would be having blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

5th,parkd bell,led in,too tough

GIFT CARD - trotted roughly throughout the run home.

3rd,led bell,there 150,swampd,ok

Mid,1x1 1700,3w 600,bk in,solid fin

Followd 1x1,out 500,boxed on

Soon 1x1,out turn,steady fin

Soon trail,led 1000,fght on,fadd

GIFT CARD - tangled away.

3-4bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,tiring 400

GIFT CARD - hung inwards when weakening rounding the final bend crowding an inside runner.

Prkd,5-4bk inr,waited,sound mid

GIFT CARD - held up early in the run home.

Brk badly start,no hope after

THE PRESENT MAKER - broke at the start losing all chance.

3wd,brk 1800,no hope after

THE PRESENT MAKER - broke entering the first bend losing all chance.

4th,up,ld 1800,kickd tn,easy in str

THE PRESENT MAKER - driver B Butt reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk score-up, pulled up immediately

THE PRESENT MAKER - broke in the score up losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

7th,brk 2200,7th tn,battled rear

THE PRESENT MAKER - broke rounding the first bend losing considerable ground. Weakened near the 600m.

5th,parkd bell,flat turn,battled

SHEZA GIFT - weakened in the run home.

Brk,8bk inr,7bk otr,fading inr tn

SHEZA GIFT - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

5th,up,ld,trld 1200,held up,steady

Soon prkd,1x1 1200,3wd 500,brave

Slow,3w bell,no progress,batld

SHEZA GIFT - briefly hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Lay inwards on the bend near the 800m.

Wide,parkd,led 2000,raced away

SHEZA GIFT - raced wide early. Driver R May reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

4th,1x1 1500,prkd 500,askd,bestd

1x1,4bk otr 800,3wd 600,smart

SHEZA GIFT - trotted roughly passing the 1400m.

4th,parkd,1x1,1x2,nice bid thr mid