Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc

Soon 4pegs,hld up trn,dashed innr

PRINCESS LISA - held up final bend and early stages of the run home..

3rd,left prkd 1600,chall top,outfin

PRINCESS LISA - paced roughly near the 1700m having to be steadied. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the mare had received every opportunity.

3-4bk inr,off 350,held up to 100,gd

PRINCESS LISA - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Gt spd,soon trail,easy up innr

Bk otr,last,peeld 600,kept comn

Gun run mrks,thru lane,bttld well

PRINCESS LISA - lay in contacting track markers near the 300m.

Ld out,3-bk 1150,chkd/brk 425m out

PRINCESS LISA - over-raced when being restrained to take a trail near the 1250m. Checked by a breaking runner approaching the 400m and broke losing all chance.

Wd,rough,eased,wd cvr 500,flew wdst

PRINCESS LISA - jumped a shadow entering the first turn but settled immediately, then raced wide before being restrained to the rear.

3 & 4-bk otr,wd cvr 800,prkd,chased

Last,angld trn,ran on ok

THE REAL CRUNCH - junior driver G Goodman, assisted by B Williamson, admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Goodman's junior driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 16 April up to and including 3 May 2026 (3 days).

Last,3w train,only batld wider

THE REAL CRUNCH - out of position at the start. Driver C Dalgety was issued with a warning. Raced wide from the 800m.

Followd 1x1,peeld 400,best in mid

THE REAL CRUNCH - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer A Black advised the gelding had been freshened and performed well at a recent workout, adding he was not surprised by the forward showing.

Last thrghout,always at rear

Bk otr,drag up 400,solid wide

3-4pegs,only steady in strgt

Gt spd,led,done by 500

THE REAL CRUNCH - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Deep pegs,off,fair in tite room

THE REAL CRUNCH - hampered by a weakening runner near the 1600m.

Deep pegs,ran on fairly innr

Followd 1x1,angld turn,tidy fin

Wd,parkd bell,fght on,fadd

DURRANT - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1500m.

Gt spd,led,fght on strongly

DURRANT - lay out throughout the run home having to be straightened by driver C Ferguson.

Bk otr,3w,parkd 900,fght ok

DURRANT - restrained to obtain cover shortly after the start.

Pressd 2 lead,fght on,capturd late

Soon 3pegs,off turn,ok chase

Gt spd,led thrghout,clear,boltd in

Soon trail,solid bid lane

Last,peeld bell,brk 500,out

DURRANT - raced wide in the early and middle stages. Paced roughly and broke near the 350m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

1x1,mid otr bell,3w 800,led in,nabd

Soon 1x1,1x2,flat turn,batld

Parkd,led,trail,boxed on innr

THREEBEERSDEEP - raced wide early.

Bk otr,drag up,wider,batld

Soon 4pegs,inside runs,batld away

THREEBEERSDEEP - held up early in the run home.

Soon 1x1,steady in mid

Soon 3pegs,tidy chase innr

Mid-bk otr,deep pegs,last,ran on

Soon 1x1,out 450,only batld

Soon 3pegs,flat turn,batld innr

Bk otr,drag up 600,nice fin

Last,wd cvr 500,batld wider

RAKAMICK - raced wide early. Hampered briefly by a breaking runner near the 1200m.

Soon 4pegs,off trn,no room mid

RAKAMICK - held up throughout the run home. Driver M Hill reported he did not activate the removable deafeners as a result.

4th,parkd,chased gamely

Mid,3w,parkd,only batld strgt

RAKAMICK - raced wide early stages. Raced wider on the track near the 1400m when HE'S ROBYN shifted outwards from the running line. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule at this stage of the race, where it was established that driver R McIlwrick (HE'S ROBYN) had commenced his outwards movement prior to RAKAMICK reaching his sulky wheel, accordingly no further action was required.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,solid lane

3pegs,soon parkd,fght,fadd late

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fght well

Mid,3w,parkd,1x1,honest chase

Gt spd,led,trail,flat trn,boxed on

Mid otr,3w,parkd bell,fght well

Followd 1x1,peeld 500,ran on ok

Gt spd,led thrghout,fght well

Gt spd,trail,flat 400,batld

WARD LAMON - driver M Kyle advised the gelding had hung outwards throughout.

Bk otr,3w,postd 900,fght well

WARD LAMON - raced wide with cover from the 1300m and without cover from the 800m.

Gt spd,trail,3-4pegs,hld up,2 late

WARD LAMON - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Junior driver M Kyle, assisted by K Larsen, admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) that she drove carelessly near the 150m when shifting ground outwards and contacting the sulky wheel of RISING STORM resulting in the tyre puncturing. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

6th,1x1,1x2,drag up,steady fin

Soon 1x1,out trn,solid chase

1x1,1x2,thru mid,ok whn clear

Soon 3pegs,off str,no room,forget

WARD LAMON - held up rounding the final bend and throughout the run home.

Gt spd,trail,shffld 5bk,off,fair

WARD LAMON - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

Wd,parkd,1x1,out 400,soon gone

SPORTY CHARLIE - driver B Morris was warned for the manner in which he drove when easing the pace after reaching the parked position near the 1900m hampering trailing runners.

Last otr,peeld 400,ran on solidly

KUSAMA - shifted outwards leaving the final bend contacting the front leg of PARTY UP DENARIO which broke briefly losing ground. Stewards questioned drivers C Ferguson (KUSAMA) and B Barclay (PARTY UP DENARIO) where it was established that Mr Ferguson had begun his outwards movement when sufficient advantage over outside runners existed, however PARTY UP DENARIO had been slow to react to the movement resulting in the advantage over SPORTY CHARLIE to the outside of Mr Barclay dissipating and contact being made. After viewing the replays which confirmed this Stewards could apportion blame to no one driver or horse and took the matter no further.

Parkd,1x1,1x2,angld late,solid fin

Deep pegs,off,3w drag,batld

SPORTY CHARLIE - held up final bend and early stages of the run home. Driver B Morris reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,batld

Soon 4pegs,batld away innr

Mid,1x1 bell,out str,batld

Trainer B Morris advised Stewards on 22 November that SPORTY CHARLIE has had both knees treated since last racing.

3-4pegs,ran on fairly up innr

SPORTY CHARLIE - held up final bend and early stages of the run home.

Gt spd,led,there trn,foldd strgt

Deep pegs,last,fair fin inner

MR PRESIDENT - lay in near the 1000m contacting several track markers. Held up leaving the final bend and early stages of the run home.

Gt spd,left parkd,gone 600

MR PRESIDENT - weakened from the 700m. When asked to comment regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed with the run and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.

Gt spd,led,thrghout,fgt,fadd late

Bk otr,3w bell,led,fadd late

MR PRESIDENT - raced wide early.

Soon 3pegs,flat turn,batld away

Wide,parkd,shffld mid,only batld

MR PRESIDENT - raced wide early.

3pegs,parkd,shffld,batld away

Bk otr,peeld 650,postd,batld

Bk otr,peeld 700,wider,batld

Deep pegs,up innr,no room late

HAROLD HANOVER - held up over the concluding stages.

Bk otr,angld trn,batld rear

Last,angld trn,ran on ok widest

HAROLD HANOVER - raced three wide with cover from the 1200m.

Soon 3pegs,no room innr,too late

HAROLD HANOVER - held up final bend and throughout the run home.

Soon 4pegs,weavd,nice clear late

HAROLD HANOVER - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home only obtaining clear racing room passing the 100m. When asked to comment on the improved performance trainer E Swain advised the gelding had benefitted from a recent gear change, had been working well in the lead up to racing today and he was not surprised by the forward showing.

Bk otr,3w solo 700,short lived

HAROLD HANOVER - broke briefly in the score up however was in position at the start. Raced wide in the early stages. Weakened final bend.

Mid-bk otr,made no impression

HAROLD HANOVER - broke in the score up however was in position at the start.

Deep pegs,hld up 600,nice late

HAROLD HANOVER - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up by a weakening runner near the 800m. The over-check became detached during the running. Authorisation of this runners 4th placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Last,flat 600,batld rear

HAROLD HANOVER - broke in the score up of the first attempt. Raced wide in the early stages.

Postd 3wide thrghout,it told

HAROLD HANOVER - raced wide throughout. Weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner.

Wd,parkd,led bell,fght solidly

RIGHTAZZ - raced wide early.

Wd,parkd,led bell,fght on ok

RIGHTAZZ - raced wide early. Lay out leaving the final bend placing an outside runner in restricted room

Mid-bk otr,thru mid,steady chase

Last,3w,parkd 1000,fght on ok

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

Soon 3pegs,1 off run,handy work

Mid otr,3w,led,1000,fadd

RIGHTAZZ - weakened in the run home.

Off gate,last,batld up innr

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

4th,led bell,joind,fght hard

SALUTE - briefly raced wider on the track near the 1400m when RIGHTAZZ shifted outwards. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule at this stage of the race, however after reviewing the footage it was established that driver B Williamson (RIGHTAZZ) had commenced his outwards shift prior to SALUTE reaching his sulky wheel, accordingly no further action was taken. Raced greenly near the 900m.

Soon 1x1,out 600,led in,too big

RIGHTAZZ - driver B Williamson admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 700m when shifting ground outwards and contacting the sulky wheel of TASHS BAD GIRL resulting in the tyre puncturing. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Bk otr,3w train,widr,batld awy

Soon 1x1,out 500,solid bid

Slow,followd 1x1,only batld

DRAGON POWER - slow in the early stages.

Last,angld trn,ran on ok

DRAGON POWER - held up final bend.

Soon 5pegs,off 900,batld rear

Bk otr,3w,led bell,trail,solid

DRAGON POWER - raced wide early.

Bk otr,angld trn,ran on solidly

Bk otr,last,peeld 600,wider,batld

Bk otr,last,angld widest,batld