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Where did you see that? It's not in the stipe's report as of now. Also the photo finish photo posted is clearly not at the finish line but before it? The red rail ends at the post.

That's very weird. The stewards sign off the judges placing report which makes it official, so are they opening an inquiry into their own performance here? (b) the Stipendiary Stewards shall await confirmation from the Clerk of the Scales that the last of the Riders of the horses specified in the Judge’s Report has been weighed in and of any issues arising in relation to the weighing in of such Riders under Rules 647 to 649; and (c) a Stipendiary Steward shall counter-sign the Judge’s Report referred to in Rule 703(a) and by doing so declares the Official Result of Placings for that Race

Presumably the head on will show whether or not he had his feet in the irons when she reared? Race 6 BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1400 DAME LILIBIC (S Weatherley) - After being fractious in the barriers, reared as the gates were released dislodging its rider. Trainer M Bradley was advised the mare would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing next. FROSTFAIR (W Kennedy) - Trainer L Noble was advised that a barrier manners warning has been placed against the mare which was fractious in its stall prior to the start. Over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.

I thought he was better and more professional than that too.

Maybe because half the riders can't hold them?

No they are not. "Judge means the person appointed by NZTR or a Club to declare the official placings for each Race at a Race Meeting."

You'd think that a one page application signed off by say a responsible trainer and the riding mentor would be more than sufficient.

I would but that's not how they do it these days and it would be risky adjusting your foot position at full gallop I'd think. Be interesting to hear from an experienced jockey on this.

602 (1) From 7:30 am on Race day, the Stipendiary Stewards shall: (a) have the control of the Race Meeting and be charged with the duty of ensuring that the provisions of these Rules are applied and enforced in respect of that Race Meeting; (b) determine any question as to whether that day of racing or any part thereof should be postponed, abandoned or cancelled; [A

A shady one.

A little birdie told me a while back it just needed a bit more ground!

Have you still not read the stipes report even though I posted it above? "BEAVERTOWN BOY (L Sutherland) - Slow to begin. Shied at the dislodged rider, unbalancing rider L Sutherland"

Really? On my screen it says 26/12/24 @ 3.49 p.m. I thought that was boxing day.

Well if he was looking in the stipes report for the 19th when the falls were on the 26th, that might explain why he couldn't find any mention of it.

Well he posted the headpost after the falls at Otaki on Boxing Day, so I assumed that's what he meant.

Try reading the stipes report. TIMES TICKING (J Chung) - Slipped shortly after the winning post when being eased down wide out on the track, dislodging rider J Chung who was examined and cleared to ride by St John ambulance personnel. Underwent a post- race veterinary examination which was clear. BEAVERTOWN BOY (L Sutherland) - Slow to begin. Shied at the dislodged rider, unbalancing rider L Sutherland, who was also dislodged. L Sutherland was examined by St John ambulance personnel and clear to ride. Underwent a post- race veterinary examination which was clear. Following the running of Race 6, Stewards and track staff inspected the area of concern shortly after the winning post, with a meeting being convened with Stewards, track staff and riders. Riders conducted a meeting after which their representative advised Stewards it was a unanimous decision to continue with the meeting.

Except the races were at Timaru, not Ashburton.

A $9000 Gavelhouse purchase last year.

That's hardly running and hiding.

Or. so he couldn't be bullied more likely. Don't think he hid.

Not sure what Morty has to do with it? You didn't answer my question about where CW has run and hid?

And another nice win for CW. Ears Back holds the challengers at bay and scores a tough win in the Timaru Cup. Photo: Ajay Berry (Race Images South) Ears Back defies draw for Timaru Cup triumph Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 28 December 2024 Neither a wide draw nor a talented field of rivals at Phar Lap Raceway on Saturday could stand in the way of Ears Back, who took her career earnings past $200,000 with a tenacious performance in the Craigmore Sustainable Holdings Timaru Cup (1600m). The time-honoured $80,000 feature was the seventh win of a 31-race career for the Jakkalberry mare, who has placed on another five occasions and has banked $221,660. She has shown a particular affinity for the metric mile, where her 22 starts have produced six wins and five placings. Ears Back arrived at Phar Lap Raceway on Saturday on a nine-race winless streak dating back to the Southland Stakes (1400m) at Ascot Park in February, but she had shown promising signs earlier this season with a pair of second placings at Ashburton in October and November. The six-year-old was checked in the straight when 10th, only 2.7 lengths from the winner Kopua, in the Gr.3 TAB Mile (1600m) at Riccarton on November 13, then struggled to see out the distance when a last-start sixth in Ascot Park’s Southland Crystals (2200m) on December 14. The step back down to 1600m brought her back to the peak of her powers on Saturday, despite jumping from gate 12 in a 13-horse field. Jockey Tina Comignaghi drove Ears Back forward from that wide barrier, sliding up into second spot within the first 100m of the race. She cruised around the track in the slipstream of the front-running The Radiant One before pouncing at the home turn and taking command. Ears Back kicked away and stole a big break on the field with 200m remaining, and despite beginning to tire in the final few strides, she held all of her chasers at bay. Ears Back still had a length and a half up her sleeve at the line, with Jimmy Five, Tumuch and Richard Stomper filling the minor placings with two noses between them. The 1600m were run in a quick 1:34.80 on a Good4 track. Ears Back is trained at Rangiora by John Blackadder, who also shares in the ownership. “She’s really well named, Ears Back,” he said. “That’s her style and she’s a bit of a handful at times, but it’s all worth it, isn’t it? “She was a bit of a disappointment up over ground last start, but we freshened her up after that and knew she was pretty well right. Today was the plan. “She’s won six races over a mile now, so she loves that distance. It’s a really good result, thanks to a great ride by Tina. I have to thank all of the staff as well. I’m a bit overwhelmed, actually.” The Timaru Cup was Comignaghi’s first raceday ride on Ears Back. “I know that she’s always shown that sort of ability,” she said. “It was a strong field today, so it was a good effort to beat them the way she did. “She kicked at the turn and I was hoping they wouldn’t be able to catch me before the line. She kept trying so hard and held on well. “John Blackadder does a good job with his horses, and he’s got a very nice mare on his hands here.” One of the only things missing from Ears Back’s CV is black type, with the Timaru Cup having lost its Listed status last season. Ears Back finished a close fourth in the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge WFA (1600m) at Wingatui in February, beaten by less than two lengths by Perfect Scenario, Dazzling Miss and Times Ticking, and that Otago showpiece again holds appeal as a potential target later in the season.