Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Soon parkd,fght on bravely strgt

AINT NO ANGEL - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Over-raced middle stages when outside the leader.

Mid,1x1 bell,gone by 400

AINT NO ANGEL - weakened final bend.

Left parkd,flat turn,folded up

AINT NO ANGEL - raced wide early. When asked to comment on the performance driver K Tomlinson advised that the mare was not suited to the grass track.

Trail,3pegs,nice finish lane

AINT NO ANGEL - over-raced middle stages.

Soon broke,detached after

AINT NO ANGEL - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner and losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

3bk otr-1x1,up,prkd 700,ld tn,cght

AINT NO ANGEL - raced wide early. Lay outwards over the concluding stages crowding an outside runner. Driver B Williamson was advised to make a better effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

3bk otr,3wd cvr 450,sound,peakd

AINT NO ANGEL - over-raced middle stages.

4th,4bk inr,held up,honest inr

4th,3-4bk inr,detached tn,pluggd

AINT NO ANGEL - locked wheels with HELIUM in the score up however was able to take up its correct position at the candy pole.

Gt spd,led,trail,hld up,no room str

BOBBIES ROCK - held up in the middle stages of the run home. Driver D Anderson reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence. Stewards questioned Mr Anderson, assisted by N Williamson, regarding his decision to shift ground outwards prior to the passing lane resulting in his runner being held up in the run home. After hearing from Mr Anderson and Mr Williamson, Stewards issued a charge under Rule 868(2) which Mr Anderson admitted, in that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure he finished in the best possible position. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Anderson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 4 January 2025 (5 days).

Gt spd,led,trail 1400,out tn,2 big

Gt spd,trail,3bk,off 400,tidy fin

7th,4bk otr-1x1,2nd tn,honest inr

Trld-3bk inr,waited,solid up inr

Gt spd,led,solid tempo,kickd

Soon 1x1,into 4pegs bell,only batld

BOBBIES ROCK - trainer K Green was warned after presenting the gelding with the incorrect saddle cloth number.

Gt spd,led,trail,3pegs,off,fair wd

Gt spd,led,soon trail,solid lane

Bk otr,angld wide 400,batld away

ON THE WING - hampered near the 300m.

Gt spd,lead battle,trail,nice bid

Gt spd,soon led,joind,too big

ON THE WING - raced wide early.

Parkd,pressd 2 lead,capturd,fght wl

3rd,pulld up,atrial fibrilation

ON THE WING - retired from the race passing the 1400m by driver M Williamson who reported he felt the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation which was confirmed by a post-race Veterinary examination. Connections were advised the gelding was stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

Parkd,soon 1x1,out 500,solid

3pegs thrghout,1 off run,steady

ON THE WING - held up rounding the final bend. Contacted the sulky wheel of OUTBACK MAN near the 300m and paced roughly as a consequence. Driver B Orange admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

4pegs,3pegs,angld trn,went by

Bk otr,4w 600,nice fin widest

RIGHTAZZ - raced wide from the 700m.

Last,3w,parkd bell,flat 400,fadd

Follwd 1x1,peeld 450,ran on solidly

Broke badly start,detached after

RIGHTAZZ - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6th,parkd bell,flat trn,rallied agn

Soon 3pegs,angld off trn,nice late

RIGHTAZZ - out of position at the start. Driver A Black was warned for failing to maintain his barrier position. Mr Black was also warned for using his whip free of the rein in the run home. Mr Black was further issued a charge under 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 with the matter adjourned sine die by the Adjudicative Committee.

Bk otr,3w,led 1000,fght hard

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,loomd,v brave

Lobd 1x1,out turn,ok finish

4th,4pegs,hld up trn,solid innr

RIGHTAZZ - over-raced middle stages.

Slow,last innr,always at rear

BROOKIES PLAYER - swung sideways as the start was effected hampering a trailing runner and was then slow over the early stages losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

7th,deep pegs,gone 800,vet issue

BROOKIES PLAYER - weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

Soon parkd,shffld mid,ran on ok

BROOKIES PLAYER - over-raced through the middle stages when in the parked position.

Parkd,1x1 bell,swept up trn,gd

Deep pegs,weavd,ran on in mid

BROOKIES PLAYER - held up by weakening runners rounding the final bend.

Last thrghout,angld trn,fair rear

BROOKIES PLAYER - when asked to comment on the performance driver M Hill advised it was the gelding's first run back from a freshen up and it would take natural benefit from today's outing.

Mid,shffld bk,3w train,nice fin

BROOKIES PLAYER - raced three wide with cover from the 1000m.

Last,parkd,3w 500,gritty bid

BROOKIES PLAYER - driver M Hill was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Last,peeld 600,swept up,fght on

BEACH DAY - forced wider on the track near the 300m. Following the race Stewards spoke with driver M Hurrell who advised he did not wish to proceed with a protest against 1st placing being awarded to JUDAQUE.

3-4pegs,steady fin up innr

BEACH DAY - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Placed in restricted room near the 150m and raced over track markers.

Bk otr,3w,parkd 1200,very game

BEACH DAY - raced three wide through the middle stages.

Bk otr,last,launchd 400,solid fin

Mid-bk otr,3w,parkd bell,fght hard

Bk otr,peeld 600,went on by

Mid,1x1 bell,capitalised easy

JUDAQUE - raced wide early. Over-raced rounding the final bend. Paced roughly then broke briefly shifting an outside runner wider on the track near the 300m and hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Shifted down the track under pressure in the run home despite the efforts of driver S Ottley.

Handy otr,shlfld bk,3w train,chargd

4pegs,last,peeld 400,ran on ok

JUDAQUE - paced roughly late in the score up. Hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 900m.

Soon 1x1,out 450,exploded away

Broke start,detached after

JUDAQUE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Followd 1x1,shffld last,nevr ran on

JUDAQUE - out of position at the start. Driver H Douglas was warned for failing to maintain his barrier position.

Bk otr,angld turn,big fin wide

Brk,prkd,ld 2100,joind tn & swampd

HEY BARTENDER - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the gelding had over-raced during the running and was unsuited by the extra distance of today's race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Up,ld,trld,3bk 800,held up to line

HEY BARTENDER - held up throughout the run home. Driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3wd,rough,postd,gone by 700

HEY BARTENDER - raced wide throughout. Paced roughly passing the 1100m and again near the 900m. Weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate.

Led,trld 1500,battld,faded from 500

HEY BARTENDER - paced roughly and lay inwards final bend when weakening hampering trailing runners and contacted several track markers.

Brk,7th,4bk otr,3wd cvr,held up,ok

HEY BARTENDER - broke at the start losing ground.

Chkd start,detachd,tried hard inr

HEY BARTENDER - checked by a breaking runner at the start losing considerable ground.

Gate spd,ld,trld,off,solid bid mid

HEY BARTENDER - driver J Stormont 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 suspended Mr Stormont's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 20 March up to and including 27 March 2024 (3 days).

3wd cvr,ld 1400,kickd,cght 100

Pressd 2 lead,joind trn,kept givng

SZYBKA LANE - driver R Harrison reported the removable deafeners would not activate due to the cord becoming entangled. Stewards questioned Miss Harrison, who declined the assistance of a senior driver, regarding her decision to shift outwards from the trailing position rounding the final bend as opposed to waiting to access the passing lane. Miss Harrison explained she believed ALWAYS B THERE, which she was following, appeared to be under pressure and she was losing ground when the horses to her outside were improving, so she elected to shift ground outwards prior to the passing lane. After hearing her explanation, Stewards were satisfied that at the stage Miss Harrison shifted out her actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances, given the horses to her outside were improving and the leader ALWAYS B THERE appeared to be under pressure and took the matter no further.

5th,parkd bell,tk over,big effort

Wide,pressd 2 lead,too big

ALWAYS B THERE - raced wide early.

Bk otr,3w drag 800,hld up,nice late

ALWAYS B THERE - raced wide early.

3pegs,brk 1850,tackd on bell,did ok

ALWAYS B THERE - broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver C Ferguson reported that the gelding had been striking the wheel discs.

Left parkd throughout,big effort

Bk otr,3w train bell,ok in straight

Wide,parkd,led,kept giving in str

ALWAYS B THERE - lay inwards when racing over the crossing near the 1800m and had to be corrected by its driver.

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst,battld

FERNLEIGH BLACKBIRD - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 1100m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised he was disappointed and unable to provide any explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,solid bd lane

FERNLEIGH BLACKBIRD - shifted inwards near the 150m placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver B Orange was issued with a warning for the manner he shifted ground.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,held up,pluggd

FERNLEIGH BLACKBIRD - driver K Green was spoken to advisedly for the manner in which she drove when easing the pace near the 1600m which hampered trailing runners.

5bk inr,3bk otr 1300,off,chased hrd

FERNLEIGH BLACKBIRD - driver K Green admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her 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 $400.

3-4bk inr,waited,dashd well inr

Bk otr,angld 400,tidy fin wide

FERNLEIGH BLACKBIRD - lay out in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Gt spd,parkd,flat 500,faded

FERNLEIGH BLACKBIRD - lay in rounding the first bend.

Bk otr,3w,parkd,1x1,steady bid

LIFE OF ART - over-raced and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of STEP IT UP A NOTCH near the 900m having to be steadied.

Gt spd,3rd,led 1700,captrd trn,fadd

STEP IT UP A NOTCH - over-raced middle stages when leading. Weakened early in the run home and was then placed in restricted room near the 150m.

Trld,off,1x1,ld 1300,kckd clr,held

STEP IT UP A NOTCH - over-raced middle stages.

Gt spd,led,joind turn,fought on ok

Trail,soon led,trail 1800,steady

Last,into 1x1,out 400,solid chase

Bk otr,into 1x1,out trn,solid bid

Gt spd,soon trail,fair in mid

Last thrghout,made no impression

Gt spd,led,soon trail,gone 400

Bk otr,3w train,postd 600,peakd str

SOUTH SEAS ROCK - hampered at the start when the runner in front swung sideways. Driver H Douglas was warned after using the whip with his foot removed from the sulky footrest.

Soon parkd,led 400,tenacious

SOUTH SEAS ROCK - raced wide early.

4-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,dashd wd

6bk otr,3wd cvr,wider tn,honest

Gate spd,ld 1550,askd,fght,cght 100

SOUTH SEAS ROCK - shifted outwards in the run home when leading forcing THE SURFER wider on the track. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until driver D Butcher (THE SURFER) placed 4th, advised his chances had not been affected. Junior driver H Douglas (assisted by J Dunn) was shown a replay and issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

Parkd,led 1800,joind trn,fadd str

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,kickd,fght wel

Up,ld,trld 1500,askd,no extra inr

Gt spd,presd 2 lead,clear 600,2 big

SOUTH SEAS ROCK - trainer T Dewe was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky.

Last,flat 400,faded out

MIRACULOUS - weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Barclay advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate. Trainer N Williamson reported he will have blood tests conducted on the gelding which Stewards will follow up.

Bk otr,into 1x1 1500,loomd,tidy

MIRACULOUS - over-raced in the middle stages.

Parkd,led 1600,cruised away

3wd cvr,prkd,1x1 800,didn't fire

MIRACULOUS - raced in the parked position from the 1300m and weakened near the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver N Williamson advised he was disappointed with the effort and would give consideration to sending the gelding for a spell.

7th,1x1 1200,up tn,kept coming

5th,1x1 1300,ran on solidly

Last (5th),into 1x1,fight solidly