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Lagmhor School bus driver Yvonne Liemburg is concerned her young passengers are at risk from cars speeding by their school at 100 kilometres per hour.

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An Ashburton bus driver is concerned a child will be killed on a rural road because there is insufficient signage to alert motorists that they are approaching a school.

Yvonne Liemburg has driven the Lagmhor School bus for almost 10 years and over those years says she’s watched traffic volumes and speeds built up on the Tinwald Lagmhor Westerfield Road.

“For the 10 years I’ve been driving, the parents and I have been trying to wave down speeding vehicles, but noone takes any notice. It’s dangerous and it’s stupid but if the law says you can go

100km then that’s what you can do,” she said.

Motorists are warned they’re approaching the school by flashing school zone signs but there are no speed limit signs.

The road is well used by heavy trucks and contractors’ vehicles as well as cars and in spite of repeated requests to roading agencies, nothing has been done to create a reduced speed zone outside the school, Liemburg said.

“The mums and dads have been asking for years now for something to be done but they just keep getting fobbed off with excuses.

“What’s the point in saying it’s a

school zone when no-one knows what the speed limit should be?”

She’s calling for that stretch of road to be designated a 40km/h zone and for large yellow warning signs to be erected.

Borough/Lagmhor principal Sam Winterbourn backed up Liemburg’s concerns.

“The principals’ association has also had concerns for some time. We’ve been trying to encourage council to put signs up to endeavour to slow traffic down outside rural schools.”

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Decision reserved in abuse trial A district court judge has reserved her decision concerning a child abuse trial which took place in Ashburton this week.

Blake Geoffrey Moore denied three counts of abusing a child, aged two at the time of the alleged offending in 2015. The charges were laid under anti-smacking legislation.

On the second day of the trial before Judge Joanna Maze, the court heard from police witnesses, the child’s aunty, grandmoth-

er and police officers – all called by the prosecution.

Defence lawyer Roz Burnside called Moore’s mother and his neighbour to give evidence.

The child’s aunt spoke of picking the boy up for an arranged visit with his father on April 26, 2015. She said the boy’s mother had called her earlier in the day in an attempt to call off the visit.

She was concerned about bruising on the boy.

When the aunt arrived she

noticed bruising on his thighs and buttocks. He was taken to Ashburton Hospital and then referred to Christchurch Hospital where he was assessed by specialists.

Prior to that he had told his aunt Moore had been angry and hit him.

The boy’s grandmother said her daughter had also text messaged her in relation to the bruises, saying “I think Blake hit him”. She described her concerns about the

“rocky relationship” which had developed between Moore and her daughter. She had previously spoken to Moore’s mother about these.

Moore’s mother gave evidence of seeing both the boy and his mother with Moore on at least two occasions following the alleged offending. She also described Moore’s relationship with his own child.

His neighbour collaborated this evidence, saying she had

seen the boy and his mother at Moore’s home after the smacking had been alleged to have occurred.

On day one of the trial the child’s mother had adamantly denied spending time with Moore after her son was allegedly hit several times over three days.

Due to time constraints Judge Maze reserved her decision and set a sentencing date of March 13. Moore was remanded on bail until that time.

■ ROAD SAFETY

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Campaigner has a long walk ahead Animal welfare campaigner Stephen Brassett stopped off to meet the students and staff at Netherby School on his long haul north yesterday.

He explained his mission to raise awareness of animal welfare and the organisation which support and care for animals during his year-long hike from one end of the country to the

other. Brassett, accompanied by his fur-friends Piccalo and Jake, set out on The Longest Walk from Southland about a month ago, pulling his homebuilt micro-camper.

The 34-year-old told the students of his adventures to date, and answered their questions about his journey, before waving goodbye and hitting the

road, bound for Rakaia with a brief stop at the Ashburton SPCA on the way.

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From P1 “We’d even thought about putting our own signs to warn people they were approaching a school but we backed off to give council an opportunity,” he said.

Nothing had been done and the school felt it was being “dicked around”, Winterbourn said.

Ashburton District Council roading manager Brian Fauth said the council was not ignoring the school’s concerns.

“We’ve been working with schools and coming up with proposals for each school but there are certain criteria and protocols you have to deal with in certain speed zones to get it gazetted or have it enforced,” he said.

Rather than endeavouring to introduce specific speed zones outside rural schools, the council was opting for a road marking system known as dragon tooth that created a visual impression of a road narrowing to slow traffic.

“Lagmhor is a classic case, a school in the middle of nowhere on a very, very straight stretch of road with its school entrance off that road,” Fauth said.

It was counterproductive to put up a 40km/h speed sign in a 100km/h area because motorists would not suddenly “slam on the anchors”, he said.

The dragon-tooth treatment was viewed as a good option for slowing traffic and it would be trialled at Lagmhor, Fauth said.

“We’re working towards making things safer and we’ve got all the necessary approvals in place,” he said.

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Police and firefighters cordoned off part of the Ashburton Business Park to await the arrival of explosive experts yesterday.

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■ ASHBURTON BUSINESS PARK

Bags of explosives left on side of road

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Businesses in the Ashburton Business Park were evacuated while two bags thought to contain explosives were removed from a footpath yesterday.

Police were alerted to the presence of the bags at 8.25am, a police spokesperson said.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade was called to assist shortly before 9am, and two appliances were dispatched to the Ashford Avenue scene.

“Two bags of unknown material were found and the area was cordoned off,” the spokesperson said.

Amidst a sea of red dots on a map detailing the dire state of groundwater levels on the Hinds Plains, a single spot of blue highlights the success of a pilot managed aquifer recharge (MAR) project.

The information was revealed in Environment Canterbury’s State of Water Report released yesterday, containing hydrological data for the year ending December 2016.

ECan groundwater science manager Carl Hanson confirmed a monitored well connected to the MAR project was included just three per cent of those which showed a “very high” improvement in water levels in Canterbury, and the only site in Mid Canterbury.

The MAR project was officially opened in June last year in the Lagmhor district, where a “leaky pond” was constructed to filter water into nearby aquifers with the intention of raising groundwater levels and diluting nitrates.

Above average rainfall sustained much of Mid Canterbury in December, however groundwater levels have fallen to record lows in some parts, on the back of three consecutive dry winters.

The report contained little that was news for Mid Canterbury farmers, who

Defence Force explosive experts were called to assist with removing the bags.

Three nearby business were evacuated while this took place, Ashburton fire service’s deputy chief Graeme Baker said.

He said the bags contained tubes labelled Amex – an explosive used in the mining industry, however police were unable to confirm the contents.

The explosives experts will conduct tests on the material to ascertain the nature of the substance in the bags.

A police investigation to discover how they came to be left on the footpath is under way.

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were well aware groundwater levels are at an all-time low.

Mid Canterbury-wide more than 60 per cent of the wells monitored during December 2016 had lower water levels than the same month in previous years.

“In general, groundwater levels were lower in December than the previous months, which is not unexpected given the previous low winter recharge,” ECan chief scientist Tim Davie said.

It is extremely unlikely that groundwater levels will recover across Canterbury before the end of summer.

The low groundwater levels indicate farmers with consents to take groundwater will have “very poor reliability” next summer.

“Any significant rain from now until the end of summer is likely to moisten the soil which is good for plant growth but may lead to only localised groundwater recharge,” Davie said.

Despite a lack of snow melt, several transalpine rain events have kept river levels up on previous years.

“Most rivers and streams have had little to no restrictions placed on them for the last four months, with the exception of the Selwyn River and some of its tributaries, which have been on full or partial restriction for many months.”

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In brief Bridge closure The Rakaia Gorge bridge on State Highway 77 will be closed for periods of time on Monday while running boards on its surface are replaced. The closures will be for 20 minute intervals with five minute gaps to allow traffic to flow. The closures will start at 7am and the New Zealand Transport Agency anticipates work will be completed by 6pm that day.

Walkway loop plan Work will shortly begin on a shared cycle and walkway along Grahams Road that will provide a loop track from the Ashburton River Bridge along the river’s edge to Lake Hood and back to State Highway 1 in Tinwald. The Lake Hood Extension Trust is paying for the work which is being carried out in conjunction with the Ashburton District Council’s rehabilitation work on Grahams Road. The work is expected to be completed by April.

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Local panelbeater Kieran Breakwell with a vehicle undergoing work using some of the new technology that has been changing the panelbeating industry.

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■ PANELBEATING

Industry predicts busy times

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Local panelbeaters have seen major changes in their industry in the past 10 years, and if figures are to be believed, busy times are ahead.

Neil Pritchard, general manager of the Collision Repair Association (CRA), says the rate of development in the vehicle industry has advanced quickly and it is also changing the role of panelbeaters.

This sentiment is something shared by local panelbeater Ki-

eran Breakwell. “The industry is quite a bit different to what it was a few years ago,” Breakwell said. “There have been huge developments in technology.”

Breakwell said they now have to operate the latest equipment and very clever gear, such as 3D measuring devices.

To use the equipment also requires a lot of training. A local panelbeater, who did not want to be named, said that due to the ever changing nature of the industry, the minimum required training was four years,

but could very easily be 44.

The Collision Repair Association also reports that the Canterbury region needs 10 new apprentices to match demand but that they are only getting half of that number.

Breakwell believes it is important to get new people into the industry, getting good young skilled workers into the trade.

The increase in demand for panelbeaters is expected to come from the insurance industry.

New statistics from the Insurance Council of NZ show the number of private vehicle related claims in New Zealand has increased by more than 5 per cent to 422,429 annually since 2013.

Pritchard says that as the number of insurance claims and demand for vehicle repair services has increased, it has put further pressure on the industry which is currently forecasting a shortage of new panelbeaters over the next three years.

Work Safe New Zealand has agreed to extend the Pike River Mine sealing deadline to June.

The daily picket by mine families and supporters, which started just before the November 19 anniversary of the disaster, has resulted in West Coast contractors refusing to do the sealing work.

Solid Energy requested an extension. Documents released under the Official Information Act by Work Safe NZ late last year show the mine already has a 1m-thick seal inside the drift, which is the stone drive entrance to the mine proper. The next step is to add 25m to 26m of rubble, and at the face, a 1.5m seal. The previous deadline was February 28. - NZME

Aged care inquiry A new, Opposition-led inquiry into the state of aged care in New Zealand kicks off today. Labour and the Greens have again joined forces with Grey Power to hold hearings around the country on the conditions and care for people in resthomes and residential facilities. It comes six years after the parties held the Aged Care review, and would investigate whether the problems identified in the 2010 report were still occurring.

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■ UNITED STATES

Kiwi on murder charge in US A Cabinet Minister related to a former Auckland Grammar student charged with first-degree murder in the United States is describing the situation as “sad and difficult”.

New Zealander Clinton Thinn, 29, is being held at the George Bailey Detention Facility in San Diego, California, says the San Diego Sheriff’s Department website.

He is charged with attempted robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a loaded firearm and first-degree murder.

If convicted, Thinn faces a minimum of 25 years in prison or the death penalty.

Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye, who returned to Parliament last month after a cancer scare, yesterday said family members were distressed by the bleak developments.

Kaye’s mother has been in a long-term relationship with Thinn’s father.

“This is a difficult and sad time for all those affected by what has happened.

“As this is before the courts I will not be commenting further,” Kaye said.

His bail has been set at $US2 million ($2.74m).

If convicted, Clinton Thinn faces a minimum of 25 years in prison or the death penalty.

The murder charge was laid after an incident at the maximum security facility housing nearly 1800 prisoners.

A friend said Thinn had been picked on because of his accent and had pledged allegiance to the Aryan Brotherhood, a white supremacist prison gang in the US. If convicted, Thinn faces a minimum of 25 years in prison, or the

death penalty.

The Aucklander was arrested in San Diego, last June after a man entered a Chula Vista bank brandishing a hammer and a flare gun.

The man reportedly fired two shots with the flare gun and used the hammer to try to smash a bullet-proof partition.

News reports at the time said no one was injured.

hear water in the background. It’s calming.’’

Thinn, a lover of hip-hop and rap, often posted videos of himself rapping to lyrics he had written under the rap artist name: BigMac and Richochet Rocket.

Thinn’s old friend said he felt guilty about his mate’s current situation.

“These videos that he’s doing ... he was led on by a lot of his friends that he was a good rapper.

“When really, people were just leading him on, it was just funny for us to watch.

“That was his motive to go to the US.’’ The friend acknowledged Thinn could have had more support in America and did not need to rob a bank.

“He’s got money. He comes from a family of money.

“He wasn’t a proud friend to have around, but he was a dear friend.”

Another mate said he was concerned for the former Aucklander, who had moved to the US to further his rap career.

A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokeswoman said Thinn was receiving consular advice.

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A friend of Thinn’s told the Herald they had met at Auckland’s Selwyn College, after Thinn left Auckland Grammar School.

He considered himself a close friend and would be trying to contact Thinn in prison to offer support.

The old schoolmate, who asked not to be named, said Thinn had gone through some personal issues over the years and had been failed by those around him.

“He should have never left the country.”

Thinn’s mother died a number of years ago and he inherited a large amount of money, the friend said.

He bought an inner-city apartment on Lorne St. He also owned a Mercedes at the time.

The two-bedroom apartment was featured in Herald Homes in June 2011.

In an interview, the then-accounting student said he wanted to make his home a unique and hip place to live.

“I decided to make some alterations and put a fish tank in the wall to make the apartment feel alive as opposed to a sterile hotel environment.

“When I am studying, I like to

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Several thousand visitors are expected in Greymouth for the start of the 34th Kathmandu Coast to Coast tomorrow morning, and in Westport for the 35th Buller Marathon, on Saturday.

The Coast to Coast has drawn 700 starters and the Buller Marathon 1700, and together with their support crews and family and friends the West Coast will be bursting at the seams.

A further 360 competitors are entered in the Rosco Contractors 2017 Gold Nuggets motocross event at Waipuna Station over both days this weekend.

Former world No 2 rider Josh Coppins will be competing, along with 100 “mini” riders.

Other events this weekend include the inaugural One Month to Go concert on the Hokitika beach from 4pm on Sunday, a month out from the Wildfoods Festival.

Shantytown will hold its annual Heritage Day, the Westland Rose Society is hosting a South Island-

wide exhibition in Greymouth, and the Westland Golf Classic has drawn golfers from around the South Island to the Kaiata links for two days.

West Coast police prevention manager senior sergeant Vicki Walker said with all the extra people arriving, motorists needed to be patient and drive safely.

“There are going to be a lot of extra vehicles on the road during the weekend, starting tomorrow (Friday) with the Coast to Coast, motorists need to take extra care.”

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Several people were injured in the 5pm explosion and Radio New Zealand is reporting one person has been killed.

Preliminary reports that nobody was injured were incorrect although it was unclear how many people had been hurt, Port Otago chief executive Geoff Plunket said.

“There was a loud explosion on board and a gas cylinder appears to have exploded. It is a

very serious incident on board the vessel,” The explosion was at the stern of the ship.

He had no further details.

Emergency services responded to the explosion just after 5.15pm.

A police spokeswoman said police were at the scene but were still ascertaining the extent of the incident.

The noise of the explosion garnered attention on social media with people reporting hearing the explosion from as far afield as Sawyers Bay. “Sounded like a container fell,’’ one commenter said.

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■ CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT COURT

■ PARLIAMENT

Businessman on sex charges named

Housing NZ forced to correct state house figures

Name suppression has lapsed for a Canterbury businessman facing a raft of sex charges, including sexual violaton of a 4-year-old girl.

John Michael Condon, 61, has pleaded not guilty to sexually violating a 4-year-old girl between January 1, 2012 and January 7, 2012; and to trying to indecently assault a 3-year-old girl on October 19, 2014.

Condon also faces charges of indecent assault and committing an indecent act on girls aged 13 and 14, and one charge of raping a girl

aged between 14 and 15.

He was granted name suppression at an earlier hearing and remanded in custody.

Condon, listed as a company director from Lansdowne in the Selwyn district, reappeared in the Christchurch District Court yesterday, when police laid 10 new charges, all alleged to have occurred between January 1, 2006 and July 1, 2007.

They include three charges, relating to three girls aged 13 and 14, of encouraging them to “provide

commercial sexual services” to him. Condon also faces charges of indecent assault and committing an indecent act on girls aged 13 and 14, and one charge of raping a girl aged between 14 and 15.

Defence counsel Margaret Sewell asked for Condon to be remanded in custody for an electronic monitoring bail application hearing.

Judge Sharon McAuslan remanded him in custody to appear in court via audio visual link on March 9.

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Charged with gang member’s death Police have charged a 35-year-old Far North man with the murder of Tribesman gang member Kimble Moore.

Moore’s body was discovered in a remote grave in Northland bush in September last year.

He was first reported missing on March 18, 2016 by his part-

ner and police launched a longrunning missing person’s inquiry, before upgrading the case to a homicide last August.

The accused was charged with murder and is already in police custody on other matters.

He will appear in Kaitaia District Court later this month.

Detective Senior Sergeant Rhys Johnston said: “It’s been a long and tough year for Kimble’s partner and family, and also for the dedicated officers working on this inquiry.

“It’s pleasing to finally be able to hold someone to account.”

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Housing New Zealand will not be hauled back to Parliament to explain why it provided incorrect figures on how many state houses it is building.

But the corporation has been made to correct the official record of its annual appearance before a select committee meeting on Wednesday after its executives wrongly stated the scale of its house-building programme.

Labour’s housing spokesman Phil Twyford wrote a letter to the social services committee’s acting chair Jo Hayes, of National, to ask for Housing New Zealand to be recalled to correct their statements.

That was rejected by Hayes, but HNZ has been asked to correct the figures for the official record.

Answering questions from the Labour Party on Wednesday, newly-appointed chief executive Andrew McKenzie said

4900 state houses would be built in Auckland over the next three years.

The net increase would be 722, he said, because of the sale or demolition of older state houses.

However, a HNZ spokeswoman later said those figures were incorrect. HNZ would actually build 3900 state houses in Auckland, and the total stock would increase by 1400 once sales and demolitions were taken into account.

The 4900 figure was a national figure, the spokeswoman said.

Social Housing Minister Amy Adams’ office noted that community housing providers would add another 857 social housing places over the same period.

That meant the social housing stock would swell by 2250 houses by 2020.

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ustice Minister and Selwyn MP Amy Adams announced a decision yesterday, that took a huge step forward in mending deep wounds in the gay community.

Men convicted of now legal homosexual acts in New Zealand, will be able to have their convictions quashed – and it’s about time.

It’s estimated 1000 people may be eligible to apply to have their records wiped clean, but the hurt, stigma and shame will never be wiped away from their memories.

That is, of course, for those who are alive to welcome the news.

Many more sadly didn’t live to see the changes.

It now seems beyond belief that before reform in 1986, convictions were handed down for indecency between males and keeping places of resort for homosexual acts.

New Zealand has quickly followed the lead of Britain, which last month pardoned more than 50,000 gay men posthumously who were convicted under obsolete legislation.

Described as “momentous” by campaigners, the amendment – dubbed “Turing Law” – will allow 15,000 living men to apply to the Home Office for a pardon.

It is modelled on the 2013 royal pardon given posthumously to Bletchley Park code-breaker, Alan Turing, who tragically died in 1954 after being convicted in 1952.

When it was debated in the UK, the news also came with its detractors, some saying they wanted an apology, rather than a pardon, as they’d never done anything wrong.

Well, New Zealanders yesterday got the apology so many campaigned for.

Adams apologised on behalf of the Crown for the hurt caused, acknowledging that, while the impact can never be undone, it’s hoped the process will provide a meaningful pathway for convictions to be wiped.

Family members will be able to apply on behalf of people who have since died.

She acknowledged yesterday the pain and suffering of those convicted, who were “branded as criminals”.

The stories of those affected are horrific and highlight the level of fear and intolerance that occurred in our very recent history.

With convictions appearing in background checks, it limited opportunities when applying for jobs, travelling overseas and provided added stress, stigma, discrimination and pain.

While there’s still a long way to go, it’s heartening to see old wrongs are starting to be addressed and hopefully those wounds can begin to heal.

YOUR VIEW Civic building So the retailers want the council offices etc built in Eastfield. Why? Surely the main reason most people go to the council chambers is to part with money – rates, dog registration, building permits etc, none of which would really put them in the mood for shopping and spending more money.

Okay, the 200-plus council staff could be sitters for morning and afternoon teas and lunch, but why spend ratepayers’ money on this rather than the present site which is only 200-300 yards away and is 100 per cent owned by the council rather than the 32 per cent at Eastfield.

Who really needs more shops? If the right goods are for sale at the right price then people will buy instead of shopping online. I recently bought things online for $12 per item and the identical items were available locally for $19.50.

Where would you buy?

Let the ratepayers be given the full costs associated with each building option so they can then support the one they prefer.

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can’t believe it’s 10 years!

I am excitedly looking forward to the Duck Race at Robbie’s Bar & Bistro tonight.

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what makes it such a great night.

Obviously the venue having a creek is a major bonus, but if that venue didn’t have awesome hosts like Nigel and Amanda Joyce, then it wouldn’t have the atmosphere it does.

It wouldn’t be the same if you didn’t see Nigel in his waders buzzing around the place making sure everything is running to plan. Or jumping through the culvert and scaring everyone waiting anxiously to see their duck appear.

The thrill of the race is a drawcard as well, although it is very hard to pick up your specific duck during the running of the race. Not because of the hasty speed they barrel down the course, they are usually bobbing away reasonably slowly, but often upside down, with their number concealed.

This makes it incredibly hard for the duck owner and also race commentator Craig Harrison (Harry), who also adds a huge amount to the atmosphere on the night.

Harry has been calling the (other) great race for 10 years now and has managed to stay dry every year. Not an easy feat due to the slope and unsteady nature of the bank either side of the creek.

A commentator without Harry’s natural fleet-footed abilities would surely have spent some time in the drink.

It’s a great night for families and this year Pool & Pump World have sponsored a Duckling Race for the kids who turn up on the night.

There are always great prizes and everyone loves to win a prize.

Carol Johns has done a super job of sorting these out again this year. In fact the prize list often goes down to 20th place. Once again this year Lee and the team at Skydiving Kiwis have donated a skydive for the prize table and the team at Harvey Norman have sharpened their pencils with a stack of goodies as well; including a 65-inch TV! This year, being the 10th running, we want to make it a bit

special. We want the biggest duck race crowd ever.

As a drawcard we have two, $1000 giveaways on the night.

If you are over 18 and turn up to watch the duck race, you can enter to win.

This is for everyone, but especially those incredibly frustrated

people who haven’t been able to get through on the phone, when they’ve heard the quacking duck on the radio and all those whose entry wasn’t drawn out on Facebook.

If you have missed out on securing a duck this year, we will be auctioning some before the

race starts, with proceeds from these auctions going to Mark Ellis and his annual assault on the Skytower Challenge.

We will also give away the black duck again this year. This duck gets to run in both heats to secure a spot in the big final.

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■ UNITED STATES

Sessions confirmed The Senate yesterday confirmed Senator Jeff Sessions to be attorney general in the Trump administration despite fierce Democratic opposition to the Alabama Republican over his record on civil rights and immigration.

The 52-47 nearly party-line vote capped weeks of divisive battles over Sessions, an early supporter of President Donald Trump and one of the Senate’s most conservative lawmakers.

After the vote was announced, Sessions’ Republican colleagues applauded the outcome while barely a handful of Democrats did the same.

In a post-vote valedictory speech, Sessions alluded to the bitter partisanship and wished for more collegiality.

“Denigrating people who disagree with us, I think, is not a healthy trend for our body,” he said.

Since Trump tapped Sessions, Democrats have laced into the lawmaker, casting him as too cosy with Trump and too harsh on immigrants.

They asserted he wouldn’t do enough to protect voting rights of minorities, protections for gays and the legal right of women to obtain an abortion.

They fear immigrants in the country illegally won’t receive due process with Sessions as the top law enforcement officer.

“His record raises doubts

Hiddleston breaks silence Tom Hiddleston has finally spoken about his short-lived romance with Taylor Swift and the reason they broke up. Hiddleston, 35, told GQ magazine that he still thinks that Swift, 27, is an “amazing woman”.

“She’s generous and kind and lovely, and we had the best time.” However The Night Manager star revealed that the distance, as well as the paparazzi, put pressure on their fledgling relationship.

“She’s incredible. (But) a relationship in the limelight ... A relationship always takes work. And it’s not just the limelight.

It’s everything else,” he said.

Senator Jeff Sessions has been confirmed as the Attorney General, by a nearly partyline vote after Democrats harshly criticised him for being too close to Trump, too harsh on immigrants, and too weak on civil rights.

- PHOTO AP about whether he can be a champion for those who need this office most and it also raises doubts about whether he can curb unlawful overreach by Trump,” said Senator Tim Kaine.

Republicans say Sessions has demonstrated over a long career in public service – and two decades in the Senate – that he possesses integrity and honesty and is committed to justice.

“He’s honest. He’s fair. He’s

been a friend to many of us, on both sides of the aisle,” Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. “It’s been tough to watch all this good man has been put through in recent weeks. This is a well-qualified colleague with a deep reverence for the law. He believes strongly in the equal application of it to everyone.”

Sessions won unanimous backing from Senate Republicans but picked up the support of just one Democrat, Joe

Manchin of West Virginia.

Yesterday’s vote came amid rising tension between Republicans controlling the chamber over delaying tactics by minority Democratic that have left fewer of Trump’s picks in place than President Barack Obama had eight years ago. Democrats no longer have filibuster power over Cabinet picks, however, after changing Senate rules when they controlled the chamber in 2013.

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‘We will retake Mosul, Raqqa’

Fire races through shantytown

Forces fighting the Islamic State group should be able to retake the IS-held cities of Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria within the next six months, according to the top US commander in Iraq.

On a tour north of Baghdad yesterday, US Army Lieutenant General. Stephen Townsend said “within the next six months I think we’ll see both (the Mosul and Raqqa campaigns) conclude.”

Townsend also said he expected the fight for Mosul’s western half to begin in days.

Iraqi forces have retaken about half of Mosul – the country’s second largest city – since the operation was officially launched in October, following more than two years of coalition-led anti-Isis operations around Iraq clearing supply lines and partially isolating the city. Last month Iraqi forces declared Mosul’s east “fully liberated” and have since largely paused the fight.

Townsend, who heads the US-led coalition against Isis, said Iraq’s military is still in

US Army Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend (right) talks with officers during a tour north of Baghdad, Iraq, yesterday.

PHOTO AP the process of putting forces into place ahead of the push into western Mosul, but predicted operations would begin “in the next few days”.

Closely backed by USled coalition airpower, Iraqi ground forces faced months of gruelling urban combat in Mosul that at times brought the front lines to a standstill for weeks. But the pace of operations increased as Iraqi

forces closed in on the Tigris River. Townsend credited the quicker progress with better co-ordination and “lessons learned”. But on the ground inside Mosul, Iraqi troops said as they neared the Tigris, Isis fighters launched fewer car bombs and largely fled their advances – unlike the heavy resistance they faced in the first few weeks of combat inside the city.

- AP

About 15,000 residents of a shantytown beside Manila’s port have lost their homes in a fire that raged overnight before being put out Wednesday morning, officials said.

Fire department officials said 1,000 homes were gutted in the sprawling Parola Compound, where several families often share tiny houses running along narrow alleyways.

Fire officer Edilberto Cruz said seven people suffered minor injuries in the fire that broke out Tuesday night then quickly spread. No fatalities were reported.

Three evacuation centers were opened, and food and water are being provided to 3000 families,, said welfare officer Regina Jane Mata.

But hours after the blaze was put out, many of the people were still huddled on a nearby road with their belongings, including clothes and even washing machines and electric fans.

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Jay lets rip He’s already known to New Zealand television audiences thanks to his docile role as a children’s presenter on Play School. But actor Jay Laga’aia has flipped the table on his easygoing persona, blasting his I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! camp mates for acting like kids during an explosive rant. He lost his cool after his camp mates were slow to do their chores after dinner. Laga’aia ranted he had never actually wanted to be in a leadership position, accusing his camp mates of being immature. “As camp leader it is a position that I did not want I did not come to this jungle to hang out with children,” he yelled. “I already have children, you are adults!”

Beyonce being sued Beyonce is reportedly being sued by the family of the late YouTuber Messy Mya for using a sample without permission.

The 35-year-old singer is facing legal action over her hit song Formation, which Messy’s family claim used samples taken from videos made by the rising YouTube star who was shot dead in 2010. Beyonce is being sued for as much as $NZ27m, according to Forbes, which claims that Sony Music and Jay Z are also named in the lawsuit. Mya’s sample - “What happened in the New Orleans?” can be heard in an easily found YouTube video.

The same audio can be heard at the start of Beyonce’s Formation.

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■ INTEREST RATES

Mortgage holders warned of rise

Home-owners are being warned to be prepare for mortgage rate rises. in what has been a falling cash rate environment.

George urged home-owners to prepare for higher rates.

“For existing home loan customers Canstar recommends that they review their budgets and stress test their repayment capability through online calculators

to ensure that they can accommodate any potential increased cost of servicing their loans.”

He said first home buyers and investors should be wary of the increased rates and their impact on affordability.

“While the early signs of a slowdown in the market is encourag-

ing, this could be offset by an increased burden of repayments in a costlier home loan environment.”

Canstar’s warning comes a day after finance minister Steven Joyce cautioned potential property buyers from getting too comfortable with New Zealand’s his-

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tions recently and the economy looks to be in good shape with headline inflation now within the targeted band. However, he also talked about the geopolitical uncertainties continuing to pose a risk and that the exchange rate remains higher than is appropriate and as such monetary policy will remain accommodative for a considerable time.

During the week, Governor Wheeler also announced that he would not be seeking another term and will finish in his role as RBNZ Governor on 23 September. As this is close to the General Election, Deputy Governor Grant Spencer will be acting Governor for six months or until such time as the board appoints a new Governor.

The Reserve Bank of Australia also met this week and, like its Kiwi counterpart, chose to keep rates on hold. The RBA was upbeat about the Australian economy and stuck with previous forecasts for 3 per cent growth. Following the announcement the Australian dollar gained strength against its major trading partners.

The latest Global Dairy Trade auction saw a 1.3 per cent rise in the average price of dairy. This took the market by surprise as in the lead up to the auction futures markets were predicting a small decline. Dairy prices are now sig-

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nificantly higher than they were at the same time last year and are well about the lows of August 2015. Whole milk powder, a key product group for New Zealand farmers, has more than doubled since these lows. Fonterra’s current payout forecast is $6.00 per kilo of milksolids, and for the first time in three years is above the average break-even point for farmers. In addition to this, some analysts still believe that there is potential for further upside to the payout.

Reporting season in New Zealand and Australia is now underway, although has had a slow start. This week, just a handful of companies have reported with mining heavyweight Rio Tinto among them. Rio returned to profit for the 2016 year and announced that it will be doing a capital return to shareholders.

The better than expected result was driven by rising commodity prices as well as strict cost controls and improved efficiency.

Next week, reporting season ramps up with a large number of companies both here and across the Tasman due to report. In terms of economic data, the New Zealand calendar takes a break after a busy couple of weeks.

However, inflation data from a number of regions including China and the US, GDP figures from Europe and the Australian Labour Force data will certainly keep markets busy.

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Short week, but lots happening lthough it was a shortened week here in New Zealand, there was still plenty of information for investors to digest.

The Australian and New Zealand reporting season is now underway, and has already caused some large market movements.

Central bank decisions from both NZ and Australia have also been talking points for the market, as has the latest Global Dairy Trade auction result.

Rising geopolitical tensions continue to be a theme for the year and have caused further uncertainty for markets globally. US President Donald Trump continues to be a wild card for investors; however, European politics have come under the spot light this week. In France, far right leader, and Presidential candidate, Marine Le Pen has sparked talks of a Frexit, where France would leave the Eurozone. In Germany, Angela Merkel’s governing party is currently behind in some polls. In the UK, Article 50, which will trigger Brexit talks to get underway, passed its final reading in the House of Commons and will now move to the House of Lords. All of these events collectively are creating a mixed environment for financial markets and we have seen muted movements from markets as they seemingly lack direction.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand met this week and as was expected, kept the official cash rate steady at 1.75 per cent. Markets were more focused on the Monetary Policy Statement that accompanied the rate announcement in which Governor Graeme Wheeler acknowledged that economic data has beaten expecta-

torically low interest rates, saying they should consider whether any mortgage debt taken on is still affordable in three or four years if rates rise.

Speaking to the parliament’s finance and expenditure committee on Wednesday, Joyce said New Zealand’s housing supply shortage was shrinking given the country’s “biggest ever building boom” and there were signs Auckland’s property market was cooling. All of that suggested “there’s not much upside in house prices”.

“The bigger risk that people should just think about is the potential for interest rates to now rise in the years ahead – we’re seeing that now in bond rates and that’s why I think it’s important people don’t overextend themselves at this point,” Joyce said.

“It’s often in the case of economics that once people have something for a while, whether it’s low oil prices, high oil prices, or low interest rates, they seem to assume it will last forever, but it doesn’t.”

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Don’t expect interest rates to stay still despite the Reserve Bank’s decision to keep the official cash rate on hold – that’s the warning from one rate watcher.

The central bank maintained the cash rate at 1.75 per cent yesterday and so far there has been no change in either home loan or deposit rates from the major banks.

But Canstar, which monitors rates closely, has warned that home loan rates will continue to rise this year.

“Canstar expects home loans rates to continue to rise in 2017 as banks and other lenders aim to pass on the pressures of overseas funding costs, while looking to retain margin,” Jose George, Canstar New Zealand general manager said in a statement in the wake the Reserve Bank decision.

There has already been a flurry of mortgage rate increases since the start of the year with a number of banks increasing longer term fixed rates more than once.

Some have also increased their floating rate – an unusual move

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–0.37%

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1,242.10

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+0.90%

p Silver London – $US/ounce

17.74

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Baked lamb and rosemary cannelloni Filling 600-800g Quality Mark lean lamb mince 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 1C Campbell’s Real Stock - Salt Reduced Chicken 1/4 t cayenne pepper 1t sugar 2T fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1C pumpkin, grated 1C spinach, chopped 3/4 C fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (plus extra for garnish) 200g crème fraîche Cannelloni 3-4 fresh lasagne sheets 1C cheese, grated – mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan or a mixture

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■ Preheat the oven to 180°C. ■ Filling: Heat a dash of oil in a large saucepan over a very high heat. Add the lamb in two batches to brown, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon. Drain and set aside in a bowl.

■ Reduce the heat to medium and add another dash of oil to the pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft. Add the lamb back to the pan along with one can of tomatoes, stock, cayenne pepper, sugar, rosemary, pumpkin and spinach. Simmer for about 10 minutes until reduced to a thick sauce. Stir through the mint and season to taste.

■ Cannelloni: Cover the base of the baking dish with the second can of tomatoes. Bring a pot of water to the boil. Remove from

heat then soak the unfolded pasta sheets for a few minutes to soften. Gently remove with a wooden spoon and cool slightly, then cut into rectangles. Spoon a line of the mince near the short edge of a rectangle and roll it up. Place the roll seam sidedown in the baking dish. Repeat until the dish is full. Spread the crème fraîche over the cannelloni tubes to cover them, sprinkle with the cheese, season with salt and pepper and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

■ If need be, grill for a few minutes just before serving to get it golden and bubbling on top.

Just before serving, sprinkle with extra mint leaves. Serve with a crisp seasonal salad dressed with vinaigrette.

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he new Ford Escape has arrived and joins Ford’s expanding SUV line-up.

The Ford Escape offers one of the most technologically-advanced, smart SUVs in New Zealand,five-star safety, improved fuel efficiency and all at a more affordable price.

The New Ford Escape is the latest addition to Ford New Zealand’s expanding SUV range.

Ford is the second largest SUV brand in the world and every SUV is backed by Ford’s global SUV expertise and robust 50-year heritage in the segment.

“We are thrilled with the new Escape joining our line up,” said Simon Rutherford, Ford New Zealand Managing Director.

“More importantly, our customers will be thrilled too.

“With stunning new design inside and out, smart technologies, fuel-efficient yet powerful engines, and five-star safety, it’s a vehicle that will be so many things for our customers.”

As preference for SUVs continues grow in New Zealand, so too does the demand for greater choice.

Ford has responded to customer demand for a broader line-up with the addition of a front-wheel drive mid-range

Escape Trend and sharpened pricing across the range.

The New Escape features Ford’s latest design language for a bold, smart look that is shared with other Ford SUVs, including the all-new Edge arriving in New Zealand in 2018.

The Escape’s large upper trapezoidal grille and a smaller lower grille are flanked by sleek new headlamps incorporating daytime running lights complemented by

functional, stylish fog lamps.

Restyled taillights complete the smart exterior look while a new range of 18- and 19-inch alloy wheel designs and two new colours will also be on offer.

Steeped in SUV expertise from around the Ford world, Escape’s designers’ objective was to combine stylish form with everyday function for the interior of the SUV. Escape drivers will find an array of new convenience features making the vehicle

very user-friendly, including ISOFIX anchorage-points, an electronic parking brake, improved storage in the centre console, rear tray tables on the Titanium and rear air-vents on all models.

The Escape offers up to 1603 litres of cargo space with the rear stadium seating folded – ideal for weekend escapes.

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riggs Automotive Company (BAC) has officially launched BAC USA Inc., as the British maker of the One-ofa-Kind Mono supercar expands its operations in North America.

Having previously worked with distribution partners, BAC will now roll out a direct Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) strategy to bring factory assembly, sales and maintenance services to United States shores.

Designed to provide the most authentic driving experience, BAC’s bespoke and luxurious Mono is the only road-legal, single seater supercar in the world, and it’s taken the US by storm since its launch in 2011.

Now with the facility to directly sell and service cars, BAC aims to enhance its already sterling reputation and bring the Mono to a more diverse audience and improve the BAC experience for existing customers.

BAC USA is based in Sonoma, California, with Mark Rayner overseeing the business.

Mark has been involved in the North

American automotive industry prior to BAC. He is taking his broad experience and is currently building a robust Stateside operation.

The brand’s dealership programme is now in full swing in the US, boosting its

support, dealer acquisition and technician training and aims to have between 8-10 dedicated dealers across the USA within the next 12 months.

Mark: “This is an incredibly exciting time for BAC with the launch of BAC USA. “It’s the optimum time in the evolution of the North American market for BAC to enter the region as the OEM, and I’m very proud to be leading the operation.

“By offering factory presence in the US, buyers can benefit from added peace of mind and we can attract new customers to experience the Mono.”

Company co-founder and Director of Product Development Neill Briggs added: “Our venture in the United States of America is born out of extensive industry research.

“It’s the biggest and most informed supercar territory in the world, which is why it’s at the very top of our global sales strategy.

“BAC USA is another string to BAC’s bow and we’re looking forward to sharing the Mono dream across the Atlantic even more.”

profile in major cities and states across the country.

BAC USA’s launch will bring about even more success across the country and ensure buyers have total peace of mind.

The company is also providing technical

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or many years now a branch of our family exchange Christmas gifts via a “Secret Santa”.

We like the idea.

It’s become widely adopted and popular within lots of families and groups, so many readers will know how it works.

In our case each person buys for just one other family member after a draw made by Pauline Carter, who is the only person who knows who is buying for who.

Each of us only know the family member for whom we have selected a gift for and of course because Secret Santa is delivering them the recipient doesn’t know who has sourced their gift.

It’s intriguingly anonymous.

Within our family a modest value has been set and apart from the obvious advantage of not breaking the bank this also adds to the fun, because it provides a challenge of finding an appropriate gift within the means test.

Concentrating on an individual means we all try to think carefully about what the recipient may like and over the years our Secret Santa has distributed some very imaginative gifts.

We were unable to be with the others when the gifts were handed out last year and while we missed being part of the fun there was an upside.

Actually more than one.

With all the busyness of the holiday period it was a week or two before Julie Luxton was able to call in on behalf of Secret Santa with our gifts, which meant we had another Christmas.

Catching up and spending some nice time with Julie was another upside.

Added to that we liked the gifts we received, so our thanks to whoever chose them for Secret Santa to give us.

We heard from Julie that as usual some interesting gifts were exchanged and hopefully the recipients of our contributions like what they got.

My gift included a copy of Classic Driver magazine, which is proving to be a really interesting read especially because it contains a story which has local connections.

In his Over Steering column in which he reflects on thoughts and activities, Tony Haycock mentions his acquisition of a vintage Renault which has in times past been owned by two local identities – Sam Cullimore and Russ Carter.

As is often the case there is another interesting twist to the tale – Tony Haycock’s partner Maggie is related to Russ Carter –

driving a Renault (not the one Tony owns) in the Rakaia riverbed about 1925.

Thank you Secret Santa whoever you are for thinking of a great gift which is going to keep on giving and giving.

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which means the car has a family association for them.

Russ Carter’s family have a real Renault connection because his late father Clarrie was the proprietor of Carters Motors, who were Renault agents in Dunedin.

After a quick chat with Russ it’s obvious there is a fascinating back story.

So we will be catching up with him to hear more about his connection with the particular car and his family’s association with the marque.

Looking forward to that.

Watch this space.

Tony Haycock has illustrated his story in Classic Driver with some historical photos including one of Russ Carter’s dad

Russ Carter’s father taking a motorised tour of the Rakaia river bed in his Renault, somewhere around 1925.

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Hopefully the driver and navigator did too but we may never know after all what happens on rally ...

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Subaru WRX STi driver Carl Ruiterman finished seventh in the Top Ten Shootout at the Leadfoot Festival.

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n a masterful driving display Scottish rally star Alister McRae piloted the Vantage Motorsport Subaru WRX to victory at the Leadfoot Festival in a time of 49.43secs at the Hahei, Coromandel Peninsula event on Sunday.

It was the first time the winner’s trophy has gone to anybody other than a Millen family member and McRae says he “managed to get a great run at the end there.” When asked if it was the perfect run, however, he laughed and says “no because Rod’s [Millen] gone quicker than that.”

His solution – “I’m coming back next year!”

In a real testament to the quintessentially Kiwi brand, there were three Subarus in the top ten, with Carl Ruiterman and Leigh Hopper finishing seventh and tenth respectively.

Driving his wickedly-powerful 800hp (596kW) 2009 Subaru WRX STi, Ruiterman clocked a time of 52.55secs.

Pukekohe-based Ruiterman, who owns E & H Motors with his brother Hans, is an engine tuner by trade and admits he “got a little bit carried away,” building this hot hatch.

The 2-litre engine was stroked up to a 2.1-litre, it runs STi front and rear diffs, plus “big cams and valves and too much power,” he says, with a laugh.

Hopper’s Subaru had recorded times in the vicinty of 53secs leading up to the final Top Ten Shootout but mechanical issues hampered its performance on the run that mattered.

Subaru of New Zealand Managing Director Wallis Dumper says it was a perfect Leadfoot Festival for McRae to win.

“You couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate 25 years of the WRX than a legendary car like the Vantage Motorsport WRX winning the event in the capable hands of Alister McRae.” The Leadfoot Festival was about more than just the amazing motorsport feats

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1 Run Riot (1) P Burrows G Smith 2

Beragio SC RATC HED 3 Le t It Ride (2) T Butt D Dunn 4 5 Re al Obse ssion (3) G Burgess R C lose 5 69245 Locke d Out Of He ave n (4) C Butt K Butt (J) Barrier 6 67759 Shadowman (5) M Gill J Morrison (J) Maje stic Hurricane (21) K & T Barron B Orange 7 El Storm SC RATC HED 9P643 Impe rial Whiz (22) A Clark A C lark 8 X3904 Black Art (6) T Trathen R May Castle re agh (23) M Jones M Jones 3 Mr Kalypso (7) Purdon/Rasmussen N Rasmussen 9 234X3 Barrier

5:35pm SBSR - HAILES - DEVERY - MACCA LODGE MOBILE PACE 4 10 42343 Sky City King (21) T McMillan T McMillan $8,000, 3YO+ C1 MOB. PACE, 2600m opt 802 J Dunn 2 1 42364 Compliant (1) K & T Barron B Orange 11 4X6 Crystal Slippe r (22) K Chapman 1

1 2 16X2 Grand Rainbow (23) Purdon/Rasmussen

T Williams 1 2 23405 Missinme mate (2) B Hill R May 2

3 7X251 Lanikai (3) T Butt 1 3 852 Cle ave r Gre e n (24) N McGrath

B Orange D Dunn 4 78470 Rah De Rah (4) B Hutton J C urtin SBSR - MORTON - TURNER - SHARD FARMS PACE 5 1806 Kie l (5) L McCormick L McC ormick 7:05pm $13,000, 3YO+ C1, 1950m 4 6 23092 Tufflittle rooste r (6) M Hallett R C lose opt 805

1 5P045 Molly Sims (1) A Shutkowski S Ottley 7 Laytons C rusader SC RATC HED 3

2 44314 Kitura (2) K & T Barron B Orange 8 50602 Exce ptional Man (7) I Court R Holmes 2

3 33314 Be ttor To Be Tricky (3) C Dalgety

N Purdon (J)

Royal Je ste r (8) M House M House 9 13293 Barrier

4 54433 Be lla Jone s (4) G & N Hope R May T C hmiel 10 00X95 Ildivo (21) S Hale N Purdon (J) 5 08219 Gle nfe rrie Duste r (5) T & G Chmiel 4 6 33068 Gunpowde r (6) B Hutton J C urtin 11 55680 Flamboyant (22) D Taylor J Young I Schwamm 12 4X221 Spe e dy Mach (23) B Mowbray M Williamson 7 79009 Sicilian Se cre t (7) I Schwamm J Dunn 3 13 210 Johnny White (u1) R Dunn J Dunn 8 56440 He s Fast And Furious (8) M Gill

9 32642 Ranfurly Rulz (9) G & N Hope C D Thornley

6:00pm SBSR TITHER WILLIAMS NEVILL TROT $8,000, 3YO+ Barrier opt 803 C1, C2 with cond., 2600m 10 765X5 Articulight (21) D Taylor J Young 2 1 3441 Troy Castle ton (1) B White S McNally 11 91273 Wante d Man (22) A Stuart S Golding 2 42997 Ste llar Succe ss (2) M Heenan G O'Reilly 1 12 11X61 Stars Align (23) Purdon/Rasmussen N Rasmussen 3 45987 Monke y Luck (3) K Cameron K C ameron 13 33241 Re aza Grunte r (24) K & T Barron K Barron 4 5000X He ave nly Love (4) M Edmonds M Edmonds SBSR DUNCRAIGEN BAUCKE BRYLEIGH LODGE MBL PACE 5 70670 Rollin Thunde r (5) G Turner C D Thornley 7:39pm $13,000, cond. MOB. PACE, 1950m 6 02697 Sugar Cane (6) D McCormick D D McC ormick opt 806 7 96308 Gin Rummy (7) I Cameron K Barron I C ameron 1 X8142 Amazon Lily (1) K & T Barron 3 8 00003 Lightworkofit (8) D Burrows D Dunn J Dunn 2 P1119 Nui Toc Tie n (2) S Dolan

S Ottley Madam Spur (9) P Williamson M Williamson 3 74867 Luciano (3) B McLellan 9 X0855 Barrier

3 4 96131 Culle n Who (4) K & T Barron B Orange

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61665 Te rra Bindi 17.4 5 21721 Mushroom Cloud 17.23 82177 Slick Action 17.5 6 36542 Opawa Rocke t 17.13 48675 We ars The Gold 17.28 6124 Half Silve r Fe rn nwtd 251 Age nt Anna 17.5 7

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3:13pm

1 2 3 2 3 4 1 5 GREYHOUNDS AS PETS SPRINT 6 $1,400, C1/2, 295m 7 4 8 B Dann G C leeve 9 M Grant 10

1 5X556 De e p Blue (8) 58.5 T Egan T Thornton 2 7. Eagle Bay (7) 58.5 A Schumacher R Myers 3 50876 Brothe r One (15) 58.5 K Buttimore R Goldsbury (a2) S McKay (a) 4 Grinne r (2) 58.5 A Sharrock 1 R Elliot (a2) H Tinsley ECOLAB 1200 R75 5 40508 Rascallion (9) 58 J Wheeler 1 5:11pm PUKEKURA MOTOR LODGE 3YO MAIDEN opt 714 4:00pm Tiny Tot (12) 58 C Cromarty S C ollett $8,000, Rating 75 Be nchmark, 1200m 6 $7,000, MDN 3YO, 1800m 1 40263 Catwomandu (6) 59 A Sharrock 1 opt 712 1 7 459X2. Allmosta (11) 56.5 A Sharrock 1 J Waddell S Weatherley (a2) 2 1 2538 Soldie r Fie ld (8) 57.5 F Leahy 3 8 2. La Be lla Rosa (10) 56.5 T Egan S C ollett 2 3067X Dramatist (8) 57.5 T Keegan L Hemi (a1) R Myers 2 9529. Itiswhatitis (5) 57.5 D & E Haworth 4 9 470X What Now My Love (1) 56.5 A Sharrock 1 R Myers 3 5X444 Lucky Edie (1) 57.5 G & D Rogerson D Turner C Lammas 3 0428 Sublime Habit (4) 57.5 J Wheeler 1 H Tinsley Strait Saki (13) 56.5 R Patterson 1 R Hannam 2 4 81316 Platinum Expre ss (5) 56.5 L Latta R Hannam 10 4 6X658 Cashe l (7) 57.5 J Wheeler 1 L Allpress Candy Star (4) 56 B Revell 1 S Weatherley (a2) 1 5 8713X Oce an Empe ror (2) 56.5 G Hennessy M Hills 11 5 Baduzzi (10) 57.5 E & D Browne T Thornton De mi (6) 56 J Millar 1 M McNab 3 6 19X82 Eprouve z (7) 55 G Richardson C Grylls 12 6 8 Sprocke t (2) 57.5 Baker/Forsman M C ameron 7 19X04. Clubs Choice (3) 54.5 D Hayes Eye ’s Wide Ope n (14) 56 A Sharrock 1 L Allpress A C ollett 13 7 99 Suliman (16) 57.5 G Richardson C Grylls Tinkalicious (5) 56 J Millar 1 M Tanaka 4 8 89X75 Isola Be lla (4) 54 A Sharrock 1 R Elliot (a2) 14 1 8 62320. Madam Monica (15) 55.5 Autridge/Richards M McNab 2 15 022 Trude au (3) 58 Baker/Forsman STELLA ARTOIS F&M MAIDEN 1600 3 9 53 Cottone va (12) 55.5 A Sharrock 1 J Waddell 5:48pm 6:54pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE R65 $12,000, opt 715 $7,000, MDN F&M, 1600m 4 10 627 It’s Pande monium (11) 55.5 B Revell 1 R Hannam R65 Be nchmark Fillie s and Mare s*, 1400m 3 1 4X525. Le Pe tite Rouge (5) 57.5 C Cole S C ollett opt 717 11 64 Diamaint (9) 55.5 G & D Rogerson C Lammas 4 2 338X3. Grandly (11) 57.5 T Egan L Allpress L Hemi (a1) 1 81484 O’Ce irins Choice (6) 59.5 S Cookson 12 9930 Miss Ellan Vannin (6) 55.5 G Richardson S McKay (a) 3 2 213X9 Spritz (7) 59.5 Autridge/Richards C Lammas D Bradley 13 50 Stunning (3) 55.5 L Latta M Tanaka 3 68362 Skuffle (1) 57.5 K Buttimore L Allpress 3 52130 Tiffany’s Time (11) 59 Autridge/Richards M McNab 14 8. Se cre t Harmony (1) 55.5 R Manning A C ollett 4 90X93 On De but (3) 57.5 A Sharrock 1 5 6X Twilight Je we l (6) 57.5 P Pascoe D Turner 4 22521. Light Em Up (4) 59 J Millar 1 R Myers 0 15 560 Awe some Al (13) 55.5 B Lammas 6 0X608 Jane ’s Se cre t (4) 57.5 P & J Brosnan T Miles (a4) 5 X7209 Long Harbour (14) 59 Baker/Forsman M C ameron 0 16 808 Re d Ke e p (14) 57.5 J Collett 7 4 6 75144 Pe tite En Je u (1) 59 N Auret

Rose Sauvage SC RATC HED L Hemi (a1) 4:31pm TREVOR WYLDE 80TH MAIDEN 1 8 7353 Ke e pe r Girl (8) 57 Baker/Forsman S Weatherley (a2) M C ameron 7 4158 Monie O’Ce irin (9) 58.5 S Cookson opt 713 $7,000, MDN, 1100m 2 9 9L3 Imoge nsmile s (7) 57 J Dalley S McKay (a) R Myers 8 32130 Alamcfe rson (10) 58 J Wheeler 1 3 1 644 Cut To The Chase (7) 58 C Chipperfield R Hannam Moccasin (2) 57 R McCarroll R Elliot (a2) 9 9X159 Fascino Lass (8) 58 R Patterson 1 A C ollett 10 4 2 M Tanaka 05 Mumm (10) 57 C McNab J Waddell 10 18. How Pe rfe ct (16) 58 T Bambry Mikje ne (11) 58 T Keegan R Myers 11 3 0529X Miss Bondi (8) 56.5 J Millar 1 2 11 16 Mars Bars (17) 58 A Sharrock 1 0 Re d Re d Robin (9) 57 D Hayes A C ollett J Waddell M Tanaka 12

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C asey & Fagan J Dunn S & B Evans Lane & Wales C Roberts J T McInerney A Bradshaw

DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH $1,400, C1/2, 295m

1 71763 Royal Bash 17.32 1 3 2 37846 Goldstar Scoote r 17.5 6 3 55125 Tip The Babe 17.4 6 4 64428 Bound To Erupt nwtd 4 5 53224 Opawa Le an Me at 17.24 6 42215 Giancana 17.4 5 2 7 14445 Know Conte st 17.30 GLENBYRE TAVERN STAKES 8 86147 Zabambi 17.6 2 $2,400, C2, 520m 9 414X8 Nathan Baxte r nwtd G C leeve 10 251 Age nt Anna 17.5 7

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1600m; Straight: 375m; Rail: Rail out 9m; Weather: Fine opt

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

4 5 1 6 4 7 8 SPECTATORS BAR & BISTRO SPRINT 9 $1,100, C0, 295m 10

24753 Te pirita Wyatt nwtd 46657 Ohoka Phe obe nwtd 887 Home bush Eliza nwtd 6 Smash Gator nwtd NippaOfSambucca nwtd 23421 Culvie Lass 17.6 9 43554 Botany Whispe r nwtd 776F Magic Ve lve t nwtd 77888 Anothe r Duke nwtd

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A Bradshaw J T McInerney J T McInerney McC ook & Jopson C Roberts R Blackburn McC ook & Jopson McC ook & Jopson

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J C urtin N McGrath C D Thornley R May J Dunn

B Dann S & B Evans C asey & Fagan M Grant Lane & Wales S Hindson G C leeve A Joyce J T McInerney A Bradshaw

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LIVAMOL SPRINT

$1,400, C1/2, 295m

66727 Bo’s Busine ss 17.27 53356 Ale x Rumble 17.4 3 17876 Opawa Tracy nwtd 73513 Anothe r Cruise 17.39 28582 Trouble some Brit 17.39 34267 Budgie Right 17.5 0 76277 Smoke y Action nwtd 35574 Re play 17.26 52135 Falconhurst 17.73 251 Age nt Anna 17.5 7

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

M Grant J T McInerney Lane & Wales McC ook & Jopson C Roberts Hart & Taylor S & B Evans J Tanner A Joyce A Bradshaw

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2-3-4, 6-7-8 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 3-4-5-6-7-8

12 14400 Mane o Invictus (13) 57.5 T Bambry 13 1400X Prince ss Raaj (12) 57 R Kramer 14 52280 Gladstone Be lle (3) 56.5 A Clement 15 Queenofharpz 0 16 0600X Je we l Of The Naki (15) 55 J Wheeler 1 0 17 0X324 She z Gonna Ge tcha (2) 54 D Hayes 1 18 51X33 Absolute ly Me (5) 60 A Sharrock 1 7:28pm 718

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1 59567 Curious (6) 59.5 G Alton 2 2 1245X King Of Sting (13) 59 J Chell 3 69017 Lamason (1) 58.5 G Alton 4 4230X Ne wste ad (5) 58.5 J Wheeler 1 5 40418 Myste ry Man (16) 58 F Leahy 6 70209 O’Ce irins Whispe r (15) 58 S Cookson 1 7 45X62 Twinkle s (8) 57.5 R James 8 519X0 High In De mand (14) 57.5 J Wheeler 1 4 9 X2051 Grazia (2) 57 Autridge/Richards 10 45861 Zuma (7) 57 C McNab 11 551 Pure Savalina (19) 56.5 Autridge/Richards 12 4701. Ve nce dora (12) 56.5 J Wheeler 1 3 13 X5241 Love the fe e ling (18) 56.5 J Millar 1 14 26808 Sakura (9) 55.5 G McBeth 1 0 15 48X00 Battle Kat (3) 55.5 J Millar 1 0 16 70737 Just You (10) 56 L Latta 0 17 04X77 Porote ne Magnum (17) 56.5 P Pascoe 0 18 85085 Call Me Irish (11) 55.5 G Sharrock 0 19 07066. Ellie s Empre ss (4) 54 P Fleming 1 DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

J Dunn R Holmes C McDowell D Dunn M House B Orange C R Thornley S McNally C DeFilippi C D Thornley

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T Thornton C Perrett R Elliot (a2) A C ollett L Allpress M C ameron H Tinsley M McNab J Waddell C Lammas S McKay (a) S C ollett R Hannam M Tanaka

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 6-7-8-9-10-11

5 91956 Wate rloo Sunse t (1) P Nairn 6 22112 De stiny Jone s (2) D Hunter 7 28143 He y Yo (3) J Harrington 4 8 58725 Arya (4) B Negus 2 9 2X124 Maste r Lavros (1) M Jones SBSR HAVETIME BREEDING FANNY ALLEN TRUST TRT 3 10 929P2 Be lle s Son (2) K Chapman $13,000, 4YO+ C2–C3, C4 with cond., 1950m

1 12558 Fore ve rman (1) R Dunn 2 13840 Arditi (2) D Hunter 3 89881 The God Bothe re r (3) N Munro 4 4 X4711 Be nchmark (4) C Dalgety 5 P5001 Cuddly Je ss (5) M House 2 6 92113 Spotlight The Valle y (6) R Wilson 7 24117 Young Strange r (7) T Grant 8 19916 Be ar’s Re st (8) B White 3 9 5899X Missande i (9) B Negus 1 Lavros Jack (u1) R Kennedy 10 97116 Barrier

S C ollett T Thornton R Elliot (a2) SC RATC HED A C ollett

B Butt R Holmes J Harrington (J) C DeFilippi M Jones D Dunn

10 SBSR BAIN KNIGHT CAMPBELL TUAPEKA LODGE PACE $8,000, 3YO+ C1, 2600m

1 30351 Mighty Ame rican (1) K & T Barron 1 K Barron 2 XP610 Hilarious Magic (2) P Court B Orange 3 07507 Handle bar Hank (3) H Westrum D Keast (J) 2 4 137 Pick My Pocke t (4) N McGrath J C urtin 5 52586 Jack Hamme r (5) T May R May 4 6 42227 Highland Re ign (6) B Negus J Young 7 58582 Bird Of Paradise (7) B Ward M Anderson (J)

Crackamoa (8) R Dunn J Dunn 8 70070 Barrier

9 Man Of Steel SC RATC HED 8:37pm SBSR WATCH YOUR STEP BEAUDIENE BREEDING PACE R Alfeld $13,000, 3YO+ C2–C3, C4 with cond., 1950m 10 83446 Sans Le Sou (21) R Alfeld opt 808 1 61164 Stop Me ans Stop (1) G Burgess M Williamson R C lose 11 93476 Just Be n (22) K Williams 3 12 57502 The Kaik (23) C Dalgety 3 2 72864 Eh Ef El (2) K & T Barron D Dunn M Jones 2 3 61313 Baile ys Rock (3) C Dalgety D Dunn 10:03 pm SBSR O’CONNOR PERKINS SHAW DENARIO PACE 1 4 1X113 A G’s White Socks (4) G & N Hope R May opt 811 $8,000, 3YO+, C0 with cond., 1950m 5 53107 Ille gal Immigrant (5) K & T Barron K Barron 1 1 Camwe ll Park (1) B Butt B Butt 6 24412 Curlimore (6) N McGrath J C urtin 0 2 000 Be ragio (2) R Cameron R C ameron (J) 7 29196 Going To California (7) H Westrum D Keast (J) 3 3 X5368 The Golde n Cross (3) G Dunn G O'Reilly

Outta Sight (8) R Bennett J Morrison (J) 4 803P0 Nicky Ane w (4) C Morrison J Morrison (J) 8 89171 Barrier

5 3456X Major Vibe s (5) R Wilson B Orange 9 Franco Tai SC RATC HED 6 53848 Got A Be auty (6) J Bartlett R C lose 4 10 9X124 Cable Be ach (21) P Court B Orange 7 5550 Matrika (7) J McDonald S Ottley 11 85136 Sparkling De light (22) G O'Reilly G O'Reilly 8 008P4 Happy Styx (8) G & N Hope R May 12 92188 One Big Fe lla (23) N McGrath N McGrath 9 69374 Living Glory (9) P Robertson J W C ox

13 X2131 Que e n Be e Bardon (24) B Waldron C D Thornley Barrier 14 14522 Supe rfe cta (25) G Bond J Dunn 4 10 P2656 Lorre tta Franco (21) R Todd C D Thornley 0 11 9P0X9 El Storm (22) H Westrum D Keast (J) 9:07pm SBSR GRANT ENTERPRISES ARDEN LODGE TROT Havana Moon (23) K Cameron K C ameron $13,000, 5YO+ C4–OC Spe cHcp, 2600m 12 opt 809 13 1 23311 Idle Monke y (1) M Austin Dios Del Fuego SC RATC HED B Orange 1 2 40111 Eve rybody Knows (1) G & N Hope R May 14 52530 Gotta Ticke t (24) M Gill J Dunn 3 23214 Tornado Valle y (2) T McMillan G O'Reilly 15 40400 Judys McArdle (25) M Edmonds M Edmonds 4 07609 Harrie t Of Mot (3) C & A Edmonds 2 16 74822 Blue Chip Lad (26) B Waldron J Dunn D Dunn

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Te Rapa Races

Tomorrow at Te Rapa BUPA NEW ZEALAND 2400

$30,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 2400m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey OPT

1 17297 Snow Secret (5) 59 S Ritchie 4 2 00289 Arrow In The Sand (1) 57 S Wenn 1 3 21135 Zacada (4) 56.5 Baker/Forsman 2 4 03731 Private Hero (6) 55.5 T Pike 3 5 72462. Maytra Dee (3) 54 Wallace/Peard 6 61745 Baymax (2) 54 M Wallace

D Johnson K McCulloch M Cameron L Innes D Prastiyou M Du Plessis

February 11, 2017

4 67211 Princess Belle (8) 58 L Latta 5 X4043 Spider (4) 57.5 K Knight 6 429X1 Its Our Showtime (7) 55.5 Autridge/Richards 2 7 840X1 Miss Wilson (5) 55.5 J Bary 3 8 19X15 Odisha (6) 55 N Tiley 9 68513 Thatsforsure (3) 54 D Greene 1 2:14PM OPT 204

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K McCulloch T Thornton C Lammas M Du Plessis M McNab M Coleman

CAMBRIDGE STUD SIR TRISTRAM FILLIES CLASSIC (G2) $100,000, 3YOF SW, 2000m

1 11111 Volpe Veloce (7) 56.5 G Richardson 1 J Parkes 3 2 24151 Nicoletta (3) 56.5 Baker/Forsman M Coleman RACE A HORSE WITH TE AKAU - 2017 KARAKA MILLION 1:05PM 2 3 61142 Devise (4) 56.5 S Ritchie J Waddell $30,000, 2YO SW+P, 1200m OPT 202 C Lammas 1 1 72 Oriental Dragon (9) 57 T & M Cruz J Waddell 4 21168 Galloping Gerte (2) 56.5 B McKeagg M Cameron 2 4 Amazing Banker (3) 57 O'Sullivan/Scott C Grylls 5 1X5P3 Bonneval (5) 56.5 Baker/Forsman D Johnson 3 Hanger SCRATCHED 6 5715 Rockabyebaby (6) 56.5 Logan/Gibbs 4 7 64332 Grand Soleil (8) 56.5 T Pike M McNab 4 I Got You SCRATCHED T Thornton 5 Super Phan (8) 57 D Wiles R Cuneen (a) 8 10787 Gangsters Lass (1) 56.5 J Revell 6

Beyond Dispute SCRATCHED 2:49PM THE DESIGN DEPOT 1400 4 7 133. Gold Fever (4) 56.5 Autridge/Richards C Lammas OPT 205 $30,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 2 8 231. Caesour’s Dream (6) 56.5 Baker/Forsman M Cameron 3 1 0X132 Pinzalot (6) 60 M Forbes M Du Plessis 3 9 2 Miss Foxy Gal (5) 55 O'Sullivan/Scott M Coleman 2 63X15 Sea Octopus (11) 59 A Herbert T Thornton 10 5 Joyfilly (7) 55 C Wood M Hills 3 4X280. Terrifique (5) 59 R James D Johnson 11 Dont Worry (1) 55 P McKay 4 4 X6331 Kickatinalong (9) 58.5 G & D Rogerson R Hutchings 12 Fashion Sense (2) 55 T Pike D Johnson 5 93462 Steppenwolf (10) 58.5 J Bary C Lammas 13

Ujjayyi SCRATCHED 6 51X33 Absolutely Me (13) 58 A Sharrock M Walker J Riddell DISTINCTION HAMILTON HOTEL 1400 7 5X212 Rhiza (1) 58 M Dravitzki 1:40PM M Cameron $30,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 8 0X619 Chankowong (3) 58 S Reid OPT 203 D Danis (a4) 4 1 13X34 Reminisce (1) 59 G & D Rogerson C Grylls 9 3200X Dezignator (2) 58 W Hillis 1 10 162 Crookshanks (4) 57.5 C McNab 1 2 8X121 Break My Stride (2) 58.5 Baker/Forsman J Waddell M Cameron 3 312X0. Enough (9) 58.5 J Bell L Innes J Waddell 11 X6817 Novelty (8) 57.5 S McKee

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February 11, 2017

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T Jonker (a4) 12:40PM PUNTERS CHALLENGE APRIL 8 - ENTER NOW MAIDEN 2 X8308 Vice Marshall (8) 59.5 T & L Prendergast 3 3 10X44 Black Estate (1) 58.5 L Didham C Johnson OPT 601 $10,000, MDN, 1400m 4 4 5X283 Cinderella (9) 58 K Hampton K Mudhoo (a2) PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 1 1 X6343 Athonis (2) 58.5 B Court T Moseley 2 5 03L18 Strowan (11) 58 A Carston T Moseley 2 8093 Taxihome (4) 58.5 R & Ashley McKay K Williams 6 7010X Lotterio (12) 56.5 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi (a3) 3 3 One Way Ticket (10) 58.5 D Crozier S Muniandy 7 69538 Daifuku (6) 56 C Spittles C Spittles 4 6P87X Pinnacle Bay (13) 58.5 T & L Prendergast J Lowry (a1) 8 190 Indy Evolution (7) 55.5 K & L Rae K Kalychurun (a2) 4 5 Wesley Hall (1) 58.5 M & M Pitman W Papier (a4) 9 79X45 Princess Athena (3) 55 D Crozier A Jones (a1) 6 65262 Susie Wolff (5) 56.5 M & M Pitman S Wynne C Barnes 7 X90X0. Palmy Girl (3) 56.5 R & Ashley McKay K Mudhoo (a2) 10 0X00X Pop Hit (4) 54.5 A Carston S Wynne 8 9X Ultra Chic (11) 56.5 L Stewart K Kalychurun (a2) 11 39067 Fade To Grey (5) 54 M & M Pitman G Jogoo (a1) 9 0948 Cielito Lindo (8) 56 K & L Rae L Callaway 12 70X78 Good Mama (10) 54 R & Ashley McKay 10 Hannah Marene (9) 56 A Carston C Johnson 2:24PM FASTTRACK INSURANCE OPEN HANDICAP 2 11 6 Quiz (12) 56 N Wigley C Barnes OPT 604 $30,000, OPN HCP, 1000m 12 9 Gracious Luck (7) 56 Champion/Murphy A Jones (a1) 3 1 36157 Coup Darci Be (2) 60 M & M Pitman K Mudhoo (a2) 13 Metasequoia (6) 56 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a1) 2 54X49 Jazzman (6) 58.5 M & M Pitman W Papier (a4) 1:15PM NZB SOUTH ISLAND SALE APRIL 21 2&3YO 1 3 X2412 Riding Shotgun (1) 56.5 T Rae T Moseley OPT 602 $20,000, 2&3YO Set Weight, 1200m 4 X1375 Madam Bentley (4) 54 J & K Parsons C Johnson 4 1 X5157 Don Carlo (2) 57.5 M Daly K Williams 2 5 25111 Mr Typhon (5) 54 M & M Pitman S Wynne 1 2 47X14 What Choux Want (7) 55.5 A Carston L Callaway 4 6 1853X Aryacrazy (3) 54 P Rudkin C Barnes 3 1728X Sheralee (1) 55.5 M & M Brown K Kalychurun (a2) 4 7735 Nakyama (6) 55.5 K & P Hughes T Jonker (a4) 2:59PM TOM BURNS - YOU WERE A LEGEND RATING 65 5 Shinkansen (3) 55.5 M & M Brown T Moseley OPT 605 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 2 6 2314 Sensei (5) 54.5 M & M Pitman 1 1 95358 Moreira (7) 59.5 K Hampton S Wynne K Mudhoo (a2) 3 7 1225 Kiwi Ida (4) 52.5 J & K Parsons C Johnson 2 09360 Kolaman (6) 59 K & L Rae L Callaway 3 3 60415. Oligarch (8) 59 M Harris C Johnson 1:50PM SPEIGHT’S MID ALE RATING 65 K Williams OPT 603 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 4 96810 Stonemason (10) 58.5 A Carston 1 1 97622 El Bee Darci (2) 59.5 R & Ashley McKay 2 5 97X2X Bobby Al (3) 58 Champion/Murphy K Williams S Wynne

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Waikouaiti Harness

Sunday at Courage Under Fire Raceway

BISHOPDALE/BUSH INN TAB/TAVERN HAREWOODPACE

$6,500, 4YO+ C1–C2 +Claimer, 1800m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

1 60080 The Edge Of Reason (1) E Latimer 2 09800 Gerald (2) B Negus 3 3 34307 Seduce Me (3) G & J Knight 4 86090 Caesar Rocks (4) L Sinnamon 5 00004 Jackalack Sue (5) M Fuller 6 39459 Bettor Backim (6) S Blake 2 7 54344 Elusive Flight (7) P Williamson

Franco Caliph (8) D Taylor 8 86950 Barrier

9 5880X Russian Express (21) A Edge 10 52268 Em Ay (22) B Negus 1 11 26074 Eastwood Chieftain (23) G & N Hope 4 12 00185 Redmaro (24) S Blake 13 91630 Living Legend (25) R Dunn 12:40PM

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A Edge C Negus J McDermott W Frost R Reekie

BIDFOOD/RON ROBINSON CONTRACTING/ HOPE&SONSTROT $7,000, 3YO+ C0, 2600m

1 P5832 Majestic Peak (1) B Norman 3 4 2 0 Man Of Change (2) G O'Reilly 0 3 X9080 Paradise Spur (3) W Stevenson 4 09479 Madaboy (4) C Buchan 5 77X24 Matai Katie (5) A Milne 6 07609 Janucci Girl (6) S Lock 0 7 4X907 Pure Emotion (7) S Lock 1 8 X3320 One Yankee Ginga (8) R Holmes 2 9 03797 Whataboyz (9) M Heenan 10 Eden Creek (10) L Mosely 11 96330 Elvis P (11) M Perriton 12 798PP La Vette (u1) G & J Knight 13 88936 Sunny Glenis (u2) R Anderson 14 00 Cuddly Trouble (u3) M Heenan 0 15 07798 Geoffrey P (u4) M Perriton 16 3X450 Castleton Tui (u5) J Patterson 17 00 Whatasista (u6) C McLeod 0 18 00000 Roaming (u7) G Shand 1:15PM

G Cook M Stratford A White G Sinnamon D Reardon P Cook N Munro R Sissons

D Dunn G O'Reilly L O'Reilly C Buchan A Milne R McIlwrick (J) A Suddaby R Holmes J Morrison (J) T Quate (J) M Perriton C Ferguson R Anderson M Heenan J Patterson M Williamson G Shand

OTAGO FARM MACHINERY/GROENEVELD LTD F&M PACE $7,000, 3YO+ F&M C0, 1800m

1 Skylla (1) G & J Knight 3 2 Light Year Franco (2) S McRae 4 3 8P795 Okains Bay (3) G & J Knight 4 P10 San Fermin (4) B Norman 5 P0908 All Bling (5) D Simpson 2 6 7 Show Business (6) K & T Barron 7 Circuit Breaker (7) E Murphy

Blazing VC (8) R Jenkins 8 05270 Barrier

9 0 Variable (21) J McDermott 10 68056 Tilly Patron (22) A Milne 1 11 64232 Don’t Pass I’m Fast (23) K Barclay 0 12 9X0X0 Straka (24) D Cummings 13 76988 Pegasus Merrily (25) M Saunders

M Williamson C D Thornley C Ferguson D Dunn S McNally B Orange R McIlwrick (J) R Jenkins G O'Reilly A Milne A Suddaby J Morrison (J) M Hurrell (J)

14 0 0 15 16

0X Reddington (26) T & G Chmiel 067P0 Solento (27) L Durham P46 Goldiloch (28) R Dunn

February 12, 2017 T Chmiel

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1800m; Straight: 420m; Rail: Rail true; Weather: Fine

12 8X316 Endean Express (7) 57 I Kennedy 2 13 16658 Fixation (12) 56 F Ritchie

B Hutton (a) M Coleman

6

9

7

8

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 2400m; Straight: 400m; Rail: Rail out 4m; Weather: Fine

6 854X6 Fugawi (11) 58 N Ridley 4 7 04351 Windermere Lass (13) 56.5 J Blackadder 8 0860X Kininmont (4) 56 L Didham 9 00845 Yourlips Ar Movin (1) 55.5 J O'Flanagan 10 0X070 Rapid Rise (5) 55.5 K & L Rae 11 72508 Kasundi (9) 55 J & K Parsons 12 X8005 Mystify Me (2) 55 B Inglis 13 07076 Smichael (12) 55 N Ridley 3:34PM 606

OPT

1 2 3 3 4 2 5 1 6 4 7

6

R Yatim (a3) C Spittles C Barnes T Moseley K Kalychurun (a2) G Jogoo (a1) A Jones (a1) C Kwo (a4)

GAVELHOUSE.COM OPEN HANDICAP $30,000, OPN HCP, 1800m

48590 Miss Three Stars (1) 60 T Beckett 41932 Gallant Boy (6) 59.5 B & S Anderton 53904 My Chino (7) 58.5 J & K Parsons 60360 Lochan Ora (4) 58 K Tyler 15243 Court Order (3) 54.5 B Court 51314 Flag The Groom (2) 54.5 B Wilson 10997 Another Coup (5) 54 M & M Pitman

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2-3-4, 6-7-8 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 3-4-5-6-7-8

7 9X173 Johnny Jones (10) 56.5 J & K Parsons 1 8 X8711 Shoot To Kill (5) 56 T Rae 9 00124 Overnightsensation (7) 55 K & L Rae 3 10 X6113 Fairlight (3) 54.5 L Didham 11 08550 Saperavious (8) 54.5 C Spittles 12 7299L Carpathia (12) 54 J & K Parsons 4:44PM 608

OPT

S Wynne J Lowry (a) C Johnson K Kalychurun (a) T Moseley K Williams K Mudhoo (a)

8

RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 75

7

Track Information Type: Grass; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1545m Weather: Cloud increasing

R Houghton

5

9

6

10

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

C Barnes T Moseley C Spittles A Jones (a1) R Yatim (a3) K Mudhoo (a2) G Jogoo (a1)

D D McCormick M Tapper M Purvis (J) B Williamson S Clarke J W Cox N Williamson D Dunn C Ferguson

11 SKEVINGTON CONTRACTING/P LYON SHEARING PACE $7,000, 3YO+ C0, 1800m

1 00P90 Tinted Boyz (1) M Heenan 2 X9478 Franco Tallis (2) S Clarke 1 3 541X6 Maddisons Desire (3) J Howe 3 4 30 Magical Marn (4) K Barclay 5 62808 Paleface Sioux (5) M Nyhan 6 36007 Master Jordy (6) D Taylor 7 000 Bring Back Buck (7) A Milne 4 Big Smoke (8) C Laurenson 8 70704 Barrier

9 230X0 Cooky (21) W Adams 10 06790 Aveross Ferrari (22) A Faulks 0 11 0X Reddington (23) T & G Chmiel 2 12 25X67 Regal Grin (24) K & T Barron 13 00257 Take A Gamble (25) R Jenkins 14 53203 Silver Dale (26) G & J Knight 0 15 9X0X0 Straka (27) D Cummings 0 16 Geoffrey P (u1) M Perriton 6:03PM

K Kalychurun (a2) C Johnson L Callaway K Williams T Jonker (a4) S Wynne S Muniandy

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 7-8-9-10-11-12

5 54821 Prince George (5) L McCormick 6 06000 Dream Big (6) M Tapper 7 47309 Gorilla Playboy (7) C McKay 1 8 1X137 Madison Jane (8) P Williamson 9 0X000 Trial Separation (9) S Clarke 10 45009 Ygritte (u1) A Hoffman 4 11 30628 Hustle Hill (u2) P Williamson 2 12 40214 Red Hot Poker (u3) G Telfer 13 40707 Lucky Pat’s Son (u4) G Woodhouse 5:28PM

T Moseley L Callaway C Johnson C Spittles

$22,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2000m

1 38512 Belle Boy (5) 59.5 K Tyler 2 229X9 Hi Yo Ugo (13) 57.5 V Mackle 3 57566 Jackfrost (11) 57.5 A Carston 4 4 75344 Vantaa (10) 57.5 T & L Prendergast 5 5X091. Toetwotoe (14) 56 K & P Hughes 6 32217 Lukander (3) 56 M & M Pitman 2 7 77172 Not Available (6) 55 M McCann 1 8 13332 Blue Print (4) 55 L Robinson 4:09PM CHRISTCHURCH CASINO RATING 75 OPT 607 $22,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 9 X4175. Suzerain (15) 54 D Crozier 1 16X20. Tomm Jones (2) 62 J & K Parsons 3 10 50264 Passamaquoddy (12) 54 L Didham K Mudhoo (a2) 2 68156 He’s Gold (4) 60 Champion/Murphy S Wynne 11 27480 Precious Percy (2) 54 L Dobbs 4 3 4122X Luke (9) 60 N Ridley C Kwo (a4) 12 00955 Asoma (8) 54 J & K Parsons 2 4 52332 Dynamic (1) 59 M & M Pitman W Papier (a4) 13 08379 Lady Em (1) 54 B Inglis 5 15407 Opihi Ranger (6) 59 M & W Coles K Kalychurun (a2) 14 66300 Opihi Jade (7) 54 M & W Coles 6 X9526 The Real Deal (11) 57 D Crozier J Lowry (a1) 15 07578 Rising Son (9) 54 J & K Parsons

8

7

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 4-5-6-7-8-9

2 X1912 Start Wondering (1) 59 E & JJ Rayner 3 J Parkes

3 02521 Signify (4) 59 A Cowan R Cuneen (a) 3:23PM HERBIE DYKE STAKES (GROUP I) 4 4 5X414. Natuzzi (2) 59 P Richards V Colgan OPT 206 $400,000, WFA, 2000m 1 5 26X36 Mighty Solomon (6) 59 L Latta J Riddell 1 1 0X624 Volkstok’n’barrell (3) 59 Logan/Gibbs V Colgan C Grylls 2 42327 Authentic Paddy (5) 59 L Latta R Hannam 6 126X3 Watch This Space (10) 59 W Hillis J Waddell 3 71440. Saint Emilion (9) 59 Baker/Forsman D Johnson 7 5X223 Packing Tycoon (3) 59 T & M Cruz 2 8 94187 Brighton (11) 59 N Tiley L Innes 4 11500. Nymph Monte (11) 59 G Nicholson K McCulloch M Coleman 5 71091 Trojan Warrior (8) 59 A Herbert C Lammas 9 0X323 Perfect Fit (13) 57 K & B Kelso D Johnson 6 12466 Ronchi (2) 59 Wallace/Peard G Cooksley 10 X090X Sofia Rosa (8) 57 S Marsh L Allpress 2 7 30211 Consensus (4) 57 S McKee A Collett 11 568X4 Saracino (7) 55.5 Baker/Forsman M McNab 3 8 31783 Abidewithme (7) 57 Autridge/Richards M McNab 12 32322 Heroic Valour (9) 55.5 Autridge/Richards M Cameron 4 9 52553 Promise To Reign (10) 57 Moira & Kieran Murdoch L Innes 13 286X0 Luna Rossa (12) 53.5 Baker/Forsman 10 63212 Savile Row (6) 54 Moroney/Gerard M Coleman 5:08PM LONG ACRES BREAKING & PRE TRAINING 2100 11 89333 Jon Snow (1) 54 Baker/Forsman M Cameron OPT 209 $30,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m 3 1 X3221 Razors Edge (6) 59 D & C Bothwell K McCulloch THE EDGE 97.8 FM 1600 3:58PM 1 2 14 Rosso Corsa (4) 58.5 J Bell J Waddell $30,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1600m OPT 207 3 1 87072 Seventeen Seventy (2) 60 M/Rogers L Innes 3 90092 Four Degrees (1) 58.5 G Richardson C Grylls 4 2 13101 Captain Lincoln (3) 57.5 L Latta J Riddell 4 80543 Heeznot (7) 58.5 Moira & Kieran Murdoch A Collett 2 3 X1963 Aotearower (4) 57 K & B Kelso A Collett 5 5X163 Mongolian Legend (5) 58 Baker/Forsman M Cameron 4 X5369 Silhouette Noire (7) 57 L Somervell C Grylls 2 6 63845 Locally Sauced (2) 57.5 G & T Shaw M Du Plessis 5 36197 Skyweka (5) 57 T Pike M McNab 7 66X71 Contessa Belle (10) 57 G Richardson M McNab 6 X2139. Stylish Attack (6) 57 G Hughes J Waddell 8 Sir Sava SCRATCHED 1 7 80322 Romantic Maid (1) 54 R James D Johnson 4 9 83032 Ekarosa (8) 56.5 P Mirabelli V Colgan C Lammas NRM SPRINT (GROUP I) 10 71877 High Spirits (3) 55.5 J Bary 4:33PM D Johnson $200,000, WFA, 1400m 11 X6025 Poetic Affair (9) 55.5 S McKee OPT 208 12 1 11464. Kawi (5) 59 A Sharrock Amparo SCRATCHED M Walker

2 07670 Rainy River (2) C McDowell C McDowell 3 X7276 Ask Yourself (3) P Williamson B Williamson 4 68098 Zulu Courage (4) B Negus J Young STONEBLEND CONTRACTING / OAMARU VET CENTRE 5 2589 Grace Burns (5) K Barclay A Suddaby 1:50PM TROT $7,500, 3YO+ C1, 1900m 6 43668 Celebrity Easton (6) B Norman D Dunn 1 9X054 Springfield Eyre (1) B Norman D Dunn 1 7 Asset Control (7) G & N Hope M Williamson 2 18700 Duchess Grace (2) B Norman B Norman 8 90065 Limoso (8) G Telfer G Telfer 3 48605 Sarah Palin (3) M Nyhan P Davis 9 0X09X Sledgehammer (9) J Patterson J Patterson 4 23050 Glenis Marie (4) R Anderson R Anderson 2 10 65493 Out Of Aces (10) R Dunn J Dunn 5 7X064 Cheeky Pat (5) G Woodhouse C Ferguson 11 X9L90 Benz Buy (11) M Prendergast P Davis 6 00X06 Scarlett Lane (6) S Lock A Suddaby 3 12 60X Delightful Dani (12) J Howe J W Cox 7 00000 Wandering Star (7) A Lowe A Lowe 4 13 70604 Nadia Bay (13) T McMillan T McMillan 1 8 710 President Roydon (8) B Gray B Barclay 14 0X970 Pure Grit (14) S Ashton J Campbell (J) 3 9 37503 Missie Castleton (9) B White S McNally LLENNOCO/LEITHFIELD NURSERY/JOHN MAC MEMORIAL 10 7X0X7 Sunnivue Sadona (u1) R Jenkins R Jenkins 3:59PM MO $7,500, 4YO+ C1 JUN.D, 1800m 11 53474 Larch (u2) G McClymont C D Thornley 4 1 27430 Mighty Empire (1) J Howe S Payne (J) 2 12 D1X02 Its Elvis (u3) D Simpson B Orange R McIlwrick (J) 4 13 80132 Pyramid Mustang (u4) P Williamson M Williamson 2 97X34 Clifton Tactic (2) M Denton 3 22102 Idealistic Lass (3) G & J Knight S Tomlinson (J) KEEP IT CLEAN/WAIKOUAITI AUTO ENGINEER MBLPACE 1 4 41 Selena Franco (4) S McRae J Morrison (J) 2:25PM $7,000, 3YO+ C0 MOB. PACE, 1800m 2 5 22505 Aymar (5) M Jones M Anderson (J) J Campbell (J) 1 1 36833 Zimfandel (1) B Negus B Orange 6 34419 Passion Flower (6) R Wilson 2 067P0 Solento (2) L Durham R McIlwrick (J) 7 06093 Pat Campbell (7) B Negus L McKay (J) 3 0 Parting Gesture (3) D Taylor C D Thornley 0 8 05108 Smooth Fire (8) R Anderson

4 879 The Jandel Machine (4) M Nyhan P Davis Barrier 3 5 06320 One Off (5) J Howe J W Cox 9 30049 Quick Nick (21) A Hoffman T Quate (J) 6 Star Ruler (6) G & J Knight M Williamson 10 220X0 Machjagger (22) B Gray K Butt (J) 7 05 Go Getta (7) B Norman D Dunn 11 43294 Hunter Bromac (23) M House M Purvis (J)

8 P4665 Smooth N Easy (8) B Taylor

J Dunn

0 12 51079 Mac Toddy (24) K & T Barron

K Cox (J) Barrier 3 13 15338 She’s A Flyin (25) R Todd M Hurrell (J) 2 9 4526 Aidan Junior (21) K Barclay A Suddaby J Kennett (J) 4 10 23300 Scoob Operator (22) R Anderson R Anderson 14 60679 Alexy (26) D O'Connell 15 Chief Kapai SCRATCHED 11 0075 King Size (23) D Taylor J Young 12 39770 Matai Jetstar (24) A Milne A Milne MORNINGTON TAVERN WAIKOUAITI CUP (HANDICAP PACE) 0 13 9X0X0 Straka (25) D Cummings J Morrison (J) 4:27PM $14,000, 4YO+ C3 & faster DiscrHcp, 2600m 0 14 0X Reddington (26) T & G Chmiel T Chmiel J W Cox 15 9005 Aveross Spitfire (u1) A Faulks A Faulks 1 00094 Earthbound (1) J McDermott S Ottley 0 16 Geoffrey P (u2) M Perriton M Perriton 2 21125 Glenferrie Classic (2) M Jones 3 86136 Rocki Warrior (3) D Ottley G O'Reilly CUSTOM FENCING / MAINLAND POULTRY TROT $9,000,

4 01529 Acolyte (4) H Hunter H Hunter 2:59PM 4YO+ C2–C6, C7 with cond. SpecHcp, 2600m 4 5 34031 American Spirit (5) D Simpson B Orange 1 77217 Moa Bones (1) B Norman S Ottley 3 6 29414 Boomer Bailey (6) G Telfer D Dunn 2 7P805 Playboy’s Brother (2) C McKay B Williamson 7 19121 Precious Sara (7) G & N Hope M Williamson 3 89448 Lavros Texas (3) R Jenkins R Jenkins 8 00908 Joey Maguire (8) T Butt S McNally 4 3X0P0 Mr Majestic (4) A Malcolmson J Young 9 Joe The Hunter SCRATCHED 5 20566 Sundons Flyer (u1) B Negus B Orange 10 16225 Clasina Maria (u1) P Young J Young 6 01690 Bourbon And Dry (u2) M Denton J Dunn 11 45P59 Here We Go Again (u2) J Gameson C D Thornley 4 7 12337 Dusky Eyre (1) R Allen D Dunn 12 87083 Kotare Yael (1) R Dunn J Dunn 8 92080 Holdon Toyaspurs (2) M Prendergast M Prendergast 2 13 2X255 Statham (2) N Williamson N Williamson 9 68569 Och Aye The Noo (u1) M Denton R McIlwrick (J) 1 14 X6517 Costa Del Magnifico (1) B Shirley M Anderson (J) 3 10 33678 Feather Boyz (1) E Lamb A Suddaby STRATH TAIERI RC/BEAKS SHEEP HANDLING TROT 1 11 P2132 Monty Python (1) P Williamson M Williamson 5:03PM $7,500, 3YO+ C1 TROT, 1900m 2 12 04416 Springbank Eden (u1) P Williamson M Purvis (J,Cl) 1 9000X Hengroen (1) B Norman B Norman CENTRE CITY NEW WORLD/CLARKS JUNCTION HOTEL 2 70005 Shpeedy (2) A Stuart S Ottley 3:29PM PACE $7,000, 3YO+ C0, 1900m 3 3 59729 Ella Abbe (3) G & N Hope M Williamson 1 559 Miss Fandango (1) K & T Barron R Jenkins B Orange 4 0X670 Monarchy Invasion (4) R Jenkins

4

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

12

S Walkinshaw D Dunn T Chmiel B Orange R Jenkins M Williamson J Morrison (J) M Perriton

TAIERI WOOL & SKINS / CABLEWAYS PACE $7,500,

3YO+ C1–C2 SpecHcp, 2600m

1 478L0 Top Brass (1) W Stevenson 0 0 2 8X000 Fastroundtown (2) R Beale 4 3 3108X Markim (3) R Holmes 3 4 33150 Returntorocknroll (4) R Dunn 2 5 89237 Lis Rulz (5) G & N Hope 6 35600 Extreme Spark (6) M Heenan 7 03030 Milehigh Magic (7) W Adams 0 8 0700X Alantic (8) D Ottley 9 Flyin Arizona 10 62542 Shadow Rider (9) F Shrives 11 P7X04 Game Changer (u1) M Nyhan 0 12 70800 Raphoe (u2) A Hoffman 13 69405 Tubby Jim (u3) B Gooch 1 14 1120X Dalness Mac (1) G & N Hope 15 Bobby T 16 05127 Caesar’s Quest (2) J McDermott 17 43980 Groomsman (3) H Hunter 18 55014 Marshal Star (4) M Saunders 19 31473 Just Say Go (5) K Barclay

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In brief Advantage Randle It appeared Dutchman Richard Verschoor would cruise to the Toyota Racing Series title but now he finds himself in a dogfight to catch Australian Thomas Randle at this weekend’s finale at Manfeild.

Randle jumped in front of Verschoor in the standings after the Red Bull junior driver struggled with his car at Taupo. 16-year-old Verschoor says he will put it all on the line to try to win the championship. - NZME

Grand Prix on the line There will be significant interest in the crowd numbers at Manfeild this weekend. Sunday’s New Zealand Grand Prix at Manfeild will be the last in the current hosting deal. Hampton Downs owner Tony Quinn has been very public in wanting to acquire the hosting rights and is promising to restore the event to its former glory, But Manfeild is not going to let go without a scrap.

- NZME

Step back in time Rock band Guns N’ Roses produced a throwback to the 1990s at Western Springs last Saturday, but a week on a different piece of history will be remembered at the venue.

The Barry Butterworth Classic honours a speedway icon and will produce racing that is best remembered from previous eras where the fastest guys started from the back of the field. - NZME Brian Wilkins isn’t put off by the dress code as he sends one down the green.

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■ BOWLS

Dollies do best on the greens Bright colours, laughter and some good old fashioned fun was the order of the day at the Hinds Bowling Club’s Fancy Dress Fours on Wednesday.

The tournament, which was held this week for the fourth time, is a ladies fours event, but in order to fill the green a team of Hinds men stepped in to fill the void, getting right into the spirit of the occasion.

Tournament convenor, Mavis Wilkins, said the event was becoming a popular one each year.

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“It’s a good fun day of bowls and one people look forward to,” she said.

This year’s tournament was won by the Pink Dollies from Allenton, Faye McKnight, Anne Reid, Millie Foggo, and Valmai Whinham.

Second placing went to team Little Big Horn from the Ashburton club; Margaret Eder, Noeline Woods, Judy Ryk and Wendy Herriot while third was Team Zimmers from Allenton, Sandra Holdom, Wendy Watson, Shirley Doig and Rose Johnson.

■ AMERICAN FOOTBALL

Bulk up, or else

By Peter Mitchell The Denver Broncos have issued a stern warning to their Australian defensive end Adam Gotsis to bulk up in the NFL off-season or get the axe.

Melbourne’s Gotsis is no minnow, standing 193cm tall and weighing 130kg, but he struggled to assert himself among the giants of the NFL in his 2016 rookie season.

Broncos’ defensive line coach Bill Kollar has been one of Gotsis’ strongest Adam backers, but admitted the Australian “wasn’t as far along as we hoped he would be”.

“Physically, I’ve told him all along: ‘You’ve got to get bigger and stronger – or else’,” Kollar told DenverBroncos.com.

“These guys are too big and strong and tough in this league.

“I told him, ‘If I were you, I’d take one week off after the season, I’d get my (rear end) into the weight room and I’d lift until there was no tomorrow because otherwise you don’t have a chance’.

“You’ve got to be able to get in there and fight. Right now, where he was physically, he wasn’t where he needed to be.”

Kollar, who lobbied Broncos general manager John Elway to draft Gotsis in the Gotsis second round of last year’s NFL Draft, acknowledged Gotsis was recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his rookie season.

The Broncos failed to make the 2016-17 playoffs.

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■ RUGBY

Heat on for the Tens The weather forecast makes scary reading for the rugby stars contesting the Brisbane 10s this weekend.

Organisers Duco will turn to World Rugby’s heat welfare guide in what will be sweltering conditions for the inaugural tournament.

The Brisbane weather forecast is predicting maximum temperatures of 36 and 38 degrees celsius, with extreme sun protection warnings for both days.

Plenty of water and rolling subs will be the order of the day.

It will be especially tough for Japan’s Panasonic Knights, whose home city is experiencing temperatures around one degree, and the Chiefs have travelled from Hamilton, where the temperatures are about 15 degrees.

Chiefs stalwart Liam Messam told the Sydney Morning Herald: “It’s something that has to be managed, because it can be quite dangerous if it gets too hot, as we saw with the A-League last week.”

Wellington Phoenix footballers were left dazed and one vomited at

half-time playing in 39 degrees at Adelaide on January 29.

Duco’s Australian chief executive, Rachael Carroll, told the SMH that the 18-man squads for each match and unlimited interchange meant no player should be overexposed in the 20-minute matches.

“Player safety is of paramount concern. The Australian Rugby Union medical advisors are advising us.”

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie said that Duco was taking the situation “very seriously”.

Fans, ice stations and cold towels will be waiting for players leaving the field.

Others in the firing line over the weekend would include the NZ Warriors, who play an NRL preseason fixture against Melbourne Storm up the road on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.

A heat wave is about to hit parts of Australia, with reports predicting temperatures will reach the mid-to-high 40s over the next few days.

- NZME

Tuipulotu cleared The doping charge against Patrick Tuipulotu has been dropped after his B-Sample tested negative for banned substances. The case is now closed and the All Blacks lock is clear to resume training and playing with the Blues.

Tuipulotu, who has provisionally been suspended since November when he was informed he had failed a drugs test, said he was hugely relieved to be cleared to play again. “I’m pleased the matter is now closed, with my reputation and integrity intact, and I look forward to getting back into training and an exciting year of rugby,” he said.

- NZME

England up with ABs

Liam Messam warns the heat can be dangerous.

Highly respected Welsh flanker Sam Warburton says England are as good as the All Blacks. England will seek their 16th consecutive test victory when they take on Wales in Cardiff this weekend, a result which would leave them just two short of New Zealand’s record.

Warburton, who has led Wales in two World Cups and captained the Lions, said: “England are the best team in the northern hemisphere.

It’s fair to compare them to the All Blacks right now – that’s how good they are. It is going to take a huge game out of us to get a win.” - PA

Parsons back in March

Rookie back row may start for England

By Duncan Bech England have cleared Tom Wood to participate in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales – but the veteran flanker is not assured of a starting place.

Wood sustained a shoulder injury in the 19-16 victory over France, departed Twickenham with his arm in a sling and has been unable to train with the squad since.

The 30-year-old was expected to take a full part in last night’s session, but could be demoted to the bench following an ineffective display against Guy Noves’ men.

“Tom’s hurt his shoulder and is in modified training to protect him, but he’s still up for selection this weekend,” defence coach Paul Gustard said.

“Wednesday evening is when we meet to make our final selection calls.

“That’s when we’ll decide what is our best 23.”

Dropping Wood would expose a rookie back row stripped of the

Tom Wood appears likely to be benched for England. injured Chris Robshaw and Billy Vunipola to a daunting encounter at the Principality Stadium.

Jack Clifford is the likely choice to replace the Northampton captain at openside, joining Maro Itoje and Nathan Hughes in a loose trio that possess only four

test starts in the positions between them.

Wales, however, could field Sam Warburton, Justin Tipuric and Tony Faletau who hold a combined total of 147 back-row starts.

Clifford missed the Six Nations

opener against France because of a chest injury but has been restored to full fitness, displacing Teimana Harrison from the 23.

James Haskell is set to continue among the replacements as he regains match fitness after recovering from toe surgery.

“We’ve got a few options.

“Whichever back row we go for in the end will be competitive and we think will be the right 23 for Wales,” Gustard said.

“Obviously Tom’s got a lot of caps, but I think it’s important, as we’ve said from February 2016, that week by week we’ll pick the best 23 players for the next game.

“We said last week about Maro, the number on your back puts you in a certain position at the set piece.

“After that you’re a rugby player and for anyone in the back five of the scrum that means tackling, cleaning out and for some of them to carry.

“Jack can do all those things whether he’s got a six, seven or eight on his back.”

- PA

The truth will come out about bug, says Gard All Blacks security contractor Adrian Gard has denied any involvement in the bugging scandal that has rocked world rugby.

New South Wales police charged Gard with public mischief this week, after a listening device was discovered in the All Blacks’ meeting room at the Double Bay InterContinental hotel last August.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen immediately described the accusations as “bizarre and unbelievable”, while Auckland-based security consultant Daniel Toresen yesterday said that the affair was “cringe-worthy” and “shockingly bad”.

Gard, 51, who has previously protected golf superstar Tiger Woods, TV personality Oprah

Winfrey and former US president Bill Clinton, has been part of the All Blacks security team for 10 years.

He supposedly discovered the bug, telling the Daily Telegraph that he had nothing to do with planting it.

“I don’t know anything about this stupid bloody bug,” Gard said. “The bug was news to me.

“I literally had no idea about it, until I was told about it. I’m really annoyed about the whole thing, to tell you the truth.

“I’m just going to ride the next few months out. The truth will come out in the end.”

Brisbane-based Gard will appear in court on March 21, accused of providing police with false information.

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Injured All Blacks hooker James Parsons is hopeful to begin his Super Rugby season about a month into the Blues’ campaign. Parsons suffered concussion in a provincial game for North Harbour against Manawatu last September and hasn’t played since. The 30-year-old only recently resumed running after receiving a four-week clearance from medical staff. Parsons, who has played two tests, says headache symptoms have cleared but he is well down on fitness. - AAP

Focal point for rugby Michael Cheika reckons the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens has finally given Australian rugby the pre-season focal point it has always needed. At a time when rugby is usually drowned out by summer sport and AFL and NRL build-ups, there is a palpable buzz around the inaugural edition of the tournament as 14 teams from around the world finalise their preparations. Cheika will be on hand for both days at Suncorp to keep a close eye on the five Australian franchises, who he believes are all poised to improve after a dire season in Super Rugby last year.

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No copying Origin Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is keeping an open mind on plans for a rugby union State of Origin but says it won’t work if it’s just a direct copy of the NRL showpiece.

Negotiations are continuing this week on the ‘State of Union’ idea with all Australian rugby powerbrokers in Brisbane ahead of the inaugural Rugby Tens. Queensland Rugby Union chief executive Richard Barker first proposed the concept last year as a way to generate fresh domestic rugby content, with the match already pencilled in at Ballymore Stadium for Thursday, June 29 - the week after Australia’s third and final test match of the June window. - AAP

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League returns to Chertsey

By Matt MarkhaM

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Rugby league in the Mid Canterbury region is set to receive a boost with the formation of a new club.

For the first time in 100 years, Chertsey will have an oval ball sports club with Chertsey Rugby League set to take part in the new-look Aoraki Rugby League competition this year.

It will be the first rural rugby league side in over 70 years since the Rakaia Rugby League Club disbanded.

Glenn Jamieson, who is part of the organising group behind

the idea, said that with the introduction of the Aoraki competition the scope was there for a second team to go alongside the already established Barbarians side.

“Our issue was really around location,” he said.

“We didn’t want to encroach on what was already there and we were also wanting to be mindful of taking people away from some of the other sporting clubs in the region.

“Chertsey became a serious option because of its locality being so central.

“It means we can hopefully tap

into a few of the areas around there.”

Initial interest in the club has been strong and a get together to judge numbers and have a bit of a

meet and greet is set down for tomorrow at the Chertsey Domain.

Jamieson said the gathering would be a pretty social occasion.

“We are just looking to get a few people down there and see how things are looking.

“We’ll chuck a barbecue together and maybe play a game of touch or something and have a bit of fun.”

The gathering would commence at about 2pm on the Chertsey Domain and Jamieson said that anyone who might be interested in being a part of the, what will be, historic team was more than welcome to come along.

Nines debacle disappointing, says Kearney Warriors coach Stephen Kearney is unimpressed by what he saw of his new team at the Auckland Nines and is demanding better from two NRL trial matches.

The nines might be regarded by some teams as an inconvenient early-season hit-out in which emerging injury-free is the first priority.

That wasn’t the attitude of Kearney, who criticised his players for ignoring the basics on the way to three losses.

“It was a little bit disappointing for us and I made the boys fairly aware of that,” Kearney said.

“We worked pretty hard all preseason to attack a certain way and defend a certain way. It didn’t look like how we’d spent 15 weeks of pre-season.

“We weren’t quite as far ahead as I thought we were.

The Warriors reflect on a dismal Auckland Nines showing.

“It was a real eye-opener for me.”

Kearney is demanding better in trial matches against the Melbourne Storm on the Sunshine Coast tomorrow and against

Gold Coast in Palmerston North eight days later.

He is most keenly watching the performance of promising frontrowers Bunty Afoa and Toafofoa Sipley.

With Ben Matulino to miss the opening rounds with a knee injury and fellow-veteran prop Jacob Lillyman still favouring a hamstring niggle, the young pair will need to improve on their nines efforts at Eden Park, Kearney said.

“It’s important to get some quality time out there on the back of a disappointing nines that those two, in particular, had.

“I was expecting a bit more.”

Playmaker Shaun Johnson is fit to face the Storm after sitting out the nines with a groin strain.

Kearney hit back at suggestions he had asked Johnson not to play the nines to keep his key asset in cotton wool.

“Players know their bodies the best.

“Shaun felt he wasn’t 100 per cent.”

- NZME

Fifita ready to return to his best

By Steve ZeMek Andrew Fifita is primed to pick up where he left off last year and reclaim his status as one of the most damaging forwards in the NRL. That’s the view of Johnathan Thurston and NSW coach Laurie Daley after observing the Cronulla wrecking ball up close this week during Indigenous All Stars camp.

For the first time since his Australian test snubbing last year, the controversial Cronulla prop will step back onto a field during tonight’s All Stars match in Newcastle.

Much of the attention will be trained on the the Sharks’ premiership winner as he attempts to put a tumultuous five months behind him.

At his best, Fifita is the most damaging prop in the game, exemplified by his match-winning performance in last year’s grand final.

It remains to be seen if the or-

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Andrew Fifita has paid the price for his mistakes, says Laurie Daley.

deal of being handed a breach notice, fined $20,000 and blackisted by the Kangaroos for the end-of-season Four Nations tour has wrought a toll.

Thurston observes the NSW State of Origin forward is back to his old self – bold, boisterous, out-going and you can hear him coming a mile away.

“He’s a big personality,” Thurston said.

“You can hear him from anywhere. It’s like he’s got his mojo back and he’s got a spring in his step when he’s walking around in camp.

“He’s trained pretty well the two sessions that we’ve had. No doubt he’ll be up for a big game.”

While he finished the year lifting the Provan-Summons Trophy with his Sharks team-mates, he also had to watch the Four Na-

tions from home after being reprimanded by the NRL for his onfield support of one-punch killer Kieran Loveridge.

Mal Meninga, who is coaching the World All Stars this week, refused to pick him in his Kangaroos squad after Fifita wrote FKL or For Kieran Loveridge on his wrist strapping during several NRL games.

It was argued he also should have been chosen as the Clive Churchill Medallist ahead of Luke Lewis after scoring the match-winning try in last year’s grand final, with many wondering whether he was overlooked because of the Loveridge scandal.

Daley had no qualms picking him in his Indigenous team, arguing he had paid the price for his mistake.

“I don’t think there’s any issues with Andrew,” Daley said.

“He actually looks in really good shape, he’s trained really hard in the off-season, so if that’s an indicator, I think he’ll have a big year.”

- AAP

Too hot to play Newcastle’s A-League home clash with Melbourne Victory has been moved to Monday night due to the extreme heat expected tomorrow afternoon. The McDonald Jones Stadium match would have been played in 34-degree conditions had it gone ahead at the original time of 5.35pm tomorrow, but Football Federation Australia has postponed kickoff to 7.50pm on Monday, with its heat policy allowing for postponement if temperatures exceed 28 degrees.

- AAP

Man U a big threat Ander Herrera believes Manchester United’s improvements will have their top-four rivals worried. Nobody looks able to prevent Chelsea cantering to the title, but the race for the Champions League is heating up. Just five points separate second-placed Tottenham and United in sixth, with Jose Mourinho’s men stretching their unbeaten Premier League run to a 15th match as reigning champions Leicester were swatted aside 3-0 on Sunday.

The manner of their performance was as comprehensive as the scoreline suggests and Herrera believes such displays will have rivals looking over their shoulder.

- PA

Lack of winning key Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana believes the lack of “winning” experience in the squad has cost them over the last month. Jurgen Klopp’s side have yet to win a Premier League match in 2017 and their run of two points from a possible 12 has seen them slip outside the top four for the first time since September 24. The draw at home to Premier League leaders Chelsea was expected to be the turning point to halt their slide but the team followed that up with defeat at struggling Hull. - PA

Moss a true veteran When the A-League was formed in 2005, Glen Moss emailed all eight foundation clubs to offer his services. Only two bothered replying, and one of those was a short response saying they weren’t interested. Now, over a decade later, the Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper has become just the 18th double-centurion in A-League history. “I feel privileged,” said Moss. “To be in the competition for 11 years is something I never thought I would achieve.”

- NZME

Qatar spends up Qatar is spending more than NZ$680m a week on infrastructure to ready the Arab country for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The total spend will reach an estimated $NZ273b, which includes airports, roads, rail, hospitals and football stadiums. Twelve stadiums were originally set to host matches for the 2022 event, nine of which needing to be built, including the 86,000 capacity Lusail Iconic Stadium which will host the opening game and the final. It is expected the number of stadiums to be reduced to nine but to budget cuts. Despite that Qatar’s finance minister Ali Shareef AlEmadi told journalists spending will be at around $NZ680m a week for the next three to four years.

- NZME

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Cantabs in rematch for major semi-final

George, Karl and Hugh Donaldson were all in superb form at the Asia-Oceania Waterski Championships.

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Donaldson trio in top form

By Matt MarkhaM

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Ashburton water-skiing dynamos, the Donaldsons, have been back doing what they do best, again.

The highly successful family had three of its members competing at the biannual, Asia-Oceania Waterski Championships in Northland.

And as is becoming customary, they competed with great success.

Twin brothers George and Hugh were in fine form, while elder brother Karl produced some great results as well.

All three produced personal best efforts during the championship and they all managed to place in the top five skiers overall.

The championships consisted of nine countries from around Asia and Oceania with all five disciplines on offer across two different lakes.

Barefoot and the tournament competition was held at Lake Kereta while Wakeboard and Ski Racing was held at Lake Karipiro.

New Zealand claimed overall honours in the 40+ teams event, beating Japan in Australia and they also finished second in two other categories, open teams and

under 17 teams – both behind Australia.

Karl, who competed in the New Zealand open team, was up against some strong opposition but produced consistent results over the three events to place fifth overall. He produced a personal best in both rounds of jump – a notable achievement considering it hadn’t been something he’d been seriously focusing on leading up to the event due to Canterbury’s northerly tail winds.

It was Hugh who claimed honours with a gold medal in the under 17 overall category – finding a spot on the podium in all three

events – a further recognition of his efforts which saw him ranked 8th at the Junior Worlds earlier this year. He claimed three silvers in the three events and picked up personal bests along the way too.

George had a difficult start to his championships when he fell on his first flip and missed out on making the tracks final.

That put the pressure on him and he produced a remarkable comeback to find himself claiming the bronze medal on the overall podium, helped in large to his gold medal effort in the slalom event where he produced a personal best.

■ CRICKET

Kiwis likely to make history in Lahore Four former Black Caps are in contention to be the first New Zealanders in more than 13 years to play a top level cricket match in Pakistan.

Brendon McCullum, James Franklin and Grant Elliott (Lahore Qalandars) and Nathan McCullum (Quetta Gladiators) will play in the five-franchise Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition which is starting today.

Twenty-three of the 24 tournament matches will be split between Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, but La-

hore’s Gaddafi Stadium – named after the late Libyan dictator following his speech supporting Pakistan’s right to nuclear weapons in 1974 – has been approved to host the final.

Pakistan last hosted a test in 2009 when gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan team bus. Zimbabwe played one-day and Twenty20 internationals at Lahore in 2015.

New Zealand last visited Pakistan in December 2003 for an ODI series.

Their last test was at Lahore in May 2002, before a bomb blast outside their Karachi hotel cur-

tailed any chance of a second match.

PSL chairman Najam Sethi briefed participants about security.

“The government has made a huge investment in securing the city and we will provide foolproof security to players who travel for the final.

“Additionally, internationally reputed security consultants will travel to Dubai in the coming days to allay the doubts and fears of the players.”

His claims were endorsed by former Pakistan captain, Lahore

resident and tournament ambassador Ramiz Raja.

“The perceptions about the place might be muddled, but I can assure you that the players who travel will be making a priceless contribution to Pakistan cricket.

“Once you taste the flavour of cricket in the country you will realise how welcoming the crowds are.”

New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association boss Heath Mills said none of the players’ contracts compelled them to go to Lahore for the final.

- PA

The Ford Trophy playoffs have been set after a thrilling final regular season round where every team had plenty to play for.

Wellington and Canterbury were battling to be top qualifiers, Northern Districts were pushing for a home playoff game, and the other three sides were all fighting for a spot in the playoffs.

At the end of a tumultuous day, Wellington held onto top spot, with a Hamish Marshall century enough to chase down Canterbury’s 246 and claim a two wicket win. Henry Nicholls continued his good form for Canterbury with 64 and Cole McConchie made an unbeaten 50.

In response, Marshall held the innings together with 108 from 100 balls as regular wickets fell around him, before Matt Taylor hit an unbeaten 48 to guide the leaders home with 11 balls to spare.

Canterbury still finished second, meaning the two sides will contest a re-match in the major semi-final.

However, with Wellington unable to play at the Basin Reserve due to scheduling conflicts, the game will be taken on the road at a likely neutral venue.

The loser of that clash will get a second chance against the winner of the minor semi-final, in which the red-hot Central Districts will host Northern Districts.

CD had won just one of their first six games to balloon out to 25-1 odds with the bookmakers, but their powerful squad have clicked into gear at the right time.

Their batting lineup is the strongest in the competition, and their bowling stocks had been recently replenished.

They needed to beat a just-as powerful Auckland side to qualify for the fourth and final playoff spot in a winner-takes-all encounter, and did one better with a bonus point victory jumping them into third spot on the ladder.

Auckland had the services of the returning Black Caps trio of Colin Munro, Lockie Ferguson and Colin De Grandhomme, and looked set for a big score at 203-3 with 17 overs remaining.

However, they collapsed to slump to 237 all out as George Worker (4-26), Ben Wheeler and Seth Rance gave CD a chance to chase the total down within 40 overs for a bonus point on the tiny Pukekura Park ground.

They batted smartly in a partnership of 136, before reaching the stage where they needed 32 off 16 to claim the bonus point victory. When Young (106* from 104 balls) brought up his century, Bruce (70* from 53) went berserk, and CD required just nine balls for the required 32 runs to secure minor semi-final hosting rights.

The playoffs begin tomorrow.

- NZME

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■ ADDINGTON

Queen Bee ready to rule

By Matt MarkhaM

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Popular horseman Craig Thornley has a few good chances to put more ticks in the win column for the season tonight at Addington.

With 22 wins on the board for the season, Thornley is well poised to post his best figures for a number of seasons in the sulky.

Those numbers could receive a boost tonight with two very strong chances in Lavros Jack and Queen Bee Bardon alongside some other handy steers.

“It’s a decent looking book, so hopefully we can get a couple of results,” Thornley said.

Queen Bee Bardon has been a revelation in the summer months for Ashburton trainer Ben Waldron with the penny appearing to finally have dropped on the fledgling four-year-old mare.

Her four starts this season have netted two wins a second and a third with her last start victory at Addington the best of the lot.

She had the aid of a good barrier draw on that occasion and

tonight meets a much stronger field, but her current form looks strong enough to make her more than competitive.

“She’s had her battles, but Ben seems to be finally getting on top of them.

“It won’t be easy from the barrier draw but you have to like the way that she has been going, she’s got a bit of ability.”

It’s been a confidence building thing with Queen Bee Bardon and it’s very much the same with Lavros Jack.

After taking a few starts to get the racing caper sorted out, the Russell Kennedy-trained trotter is currently flying.

An introduction to mobile racing looks to have been a big assist to him as he struggled to find his feet early in standing starts.

His seventh last time out was a lot better than the placing would suggest as he weaved his way through from back in the field to make up stacks of ground late in the piece.

“He was a run short for that race, so he should have come on

take him a long way toward winning the race if the manners come.

Thornley also has good each way drives tonight on Loretta Franco in the last race of the night and Ranfurly Rulz earlier in proceedings for the Greg and Nina Hope stable.

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Craig Thornley could be in for a good night at Addington tonight.

with the run. But it was a great confidence building race for him, he got in amongst everything and never put a foot wrong.

“He’s got a big motor and is getting better and better every time he goes to the races.”

Lavros Jack will start from the outside of the mobile arm due to being on the unruly from behind the mobile, but his motor should

Race 1: Castlereagh, Majestic Hurricane, Well Defined, Thank You Race 2: Missinmemate, Speedy Mach, Johnny White, Compliant Race 3: Firenze, Madam Spur, Kingdom Come, Sugar Cane Race 4: Let It Ride, Real Obsession, Grand Rainbow, Mr Kalypso Race 5: Stars Align, Kitura, Reaza Grunter, Bella Jones Race 6: Alta Orlando, Mossdale Conner, Maverick, Cullen Who Race 7: Lavros Jack, Benchmark, Arditi, Missandei Race 8: A G’s Whitesocks, Queen Bee Bardon, Bailey’s Rock, Cable Beach Race 9: Master Lavros, Everybody Knows, Hey Yo, Harriet Of Mot Race 10: Hilarious Magic, Pick Me Pocket, Mighty American, Sans Le Sou Race 11: Loretta Franco, Camwell Park, Blue Chip Lad, The Golden Cross Best Bet: Let It Ride (Race 4) Value: Loretta Franco (Race 11)

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Colgan hoping to lock in feature win Vinnie Colgan is relishing his opportunity to get back aboard one of his Group One favourites – Volkstok’n’barrell – at Te Rapa tomorrow.

The six-time New Zealand Derby-winning jockey hasn’t ridden Volkstok’n’barrell in New Zealand since his back-to-back Group One double of the Haunui Farm WFA Classic (1600m) at Otaki and New Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie last autumn.

“I’m happy to be back on the old fella,” Colgan said.

“He’s won some good races and it’s worked out well with Matt Cameron happy to stick with Jon Snow for this race.”

Saturday’s race is the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m), for which Volkstok’n’barrell is the TAB’s $5.50 third favourite behind three-year-old Savile Row at $3.70 and Gr.1 Zabeel Classic winner Consensus at $4.50.

“The two three-year-olds [Savile Row and Jon Snow] will be tough to beat and Consensus is racing well but my horse is a good, fit horse and he’ll run a strong race,” Colgan said.

“With Saint Emilion, Authentic Paddy and Jon Snow in there, there should be a strong pace in the race and my bloke drawing three is ideal, especially over 2000m at Te Rapa.

“We’ll jump and hold our ground for half a furlong to hold a position but that’s a lot better than having to race three wide and try and get in.”

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Breeders’ Stakes next Impressive Te Aroha debutante Ujjayyi may have earned herself an early introduction to black type competition. The Iffraaj filly easily put away her rivals at Te Aroha yesterday and trainer Tony Pike is open to testing the twoyear-old at Group Two level later this month. “As long as she pulls up well then we will certainly be considering the Matamata Breeders’ Stakes as a race for her,” he said.

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Vile a happy trainer Group One candidate Leading Role did his Vodafone New Zealand Derby hopes no harm with his last-start effort against the older horses at Tauherenikau. The three-year-old finished fifth under Chris Johnson in the Wairarapa Cup behind the stakes winner All In Vogue. “I was very, very happy with his run,” trainer Gary Vile said.

“He was beaten by some good, tough stayers and Chris was rapt and said he really put in the last bit.” Johnson is booked for the Derby ride, but commitments at Ascot Park on Saturday week will see him miss the ride on Leading Role in the Gr.2 Retina Specialists Avondale Guineas.

- NZME

Group one winner back Sound Proposition will return to racing in the open 1500 metre handicap at Ellerslie on Saturday week. Last season’s Gr.1 Easter Stakes winner suffered from cardiac arrhythmia when unplaced last time out in the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic. Co-trainer Andrew Scott said as long as Sound Proposition ran up to expectations, he would continue on a path towards the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes on March 11. Stablemate Gentil Tonton is also expected to be at Ellerslie that day for the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup. - NZME

Winx ready to resume Champion mare Winx impressed in her final hit-out on Thursday morning ahead of her return to racing in Saturday’s Gr.2 Apollo Stakes at Randwick. The multiple Group One winner, who is unbeaten in her last 13 appearances, has given her expatriate Kiwi trainer Chris Waller no cause for concern in her leadup. “She’s a bit stronger, a bit heavier, but she’s come together very well and I couldn’t be happier with the way the preparation has gone,” he said. “This preparation has been the best one she has had. Everything has just been faultless.”

- NZME

Third ban for trainer Volkstok-n-barrell and Vinnie Colgan show their winning style. ference between winning and defeat tomorrow.

“Everything has to go right for him.

“He can be a bit flat-footed going for home so you have to be ready for that,” Colgan said.

“He can get off the bridle from the 600m to the 400 when they quicken but as long as you don’t miss that, he’ll get to the line strongly.

“If everything goes right to that point, he’ll be dangerous up the

straight.”

Colgan could shoot for a Group One double later in the card when he rides Natuzzi in the NRM Sprint (1400m).

He has ridden the eight-yearold in his past two starts – a win in the Gr.3 Concorde Handicap (1200m) at Ellerslie and fourth in the Gr.1 Railway Stakes (1200m) at the same track.

“His Concorde win was pretty good but he felt like he needed the Railway run.

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“The step up to 1400m will really suit him.

“With the pace to suit, he’s got a deadly finish. He’s drawn two but I won’t be pushing him too much early.

“I’ll be keeping my hands down.”

Natuzzi is on the seventh line of betting with TAB bookmakers at $11 in a market headed by fivetime Group One winner Kawi at $3.90 and Railway winner Start Wondering at $5.

- NZME

Already training on a stay of proceedings over two disqualifications, Con Karakatsanis has been banned for a third offence. The Warwick Farm trainer was outed for 12 months after an inquiry yesterday when he was found guilty of giving a raceday treatment to Howmuchdoyouloveme. The sprinter was withdrawn from The Shorts on September 17 when he was found to have a mark on his neck which stewards believed indicated he had been given a treatment.

An unlabelled substance was found on his premises later that afternoon.

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Kyle Korver bounds and two assists for the Spurs.

The Detroit Pistons downed the Los Angeles Lakers 121-102 on the back of Andre Drummond scoring 24 points and picking up 17 rebounds.

Boomers centre Aron Baynes had 10 points and and six rebounds for the Pistons.

In Atlanta, Dennis Schroder had 24 points and 10 assists in the Hawks’ 117-106 win over the Denver Nuggets.

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Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a current New Zealand driver licence.

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Busy year for Ferns The Silver Ferns’ busy tour to South Africa and the UK is only the beginning of a jam-packed international schedule for the team in 2017.

As the Ferns closed out their UK tour with a 72-39 win over Wales, Netball NZ confirmed the fixtures for the second half of the year, with the Ferns to play a further 10 tests in 2017.

The Netball Quad Series, which has just been played in South Africa and the UK, will return to New Zealand in late August.

The Ferns will open their campaign against South Africa in Australia, before facing the England Roses at The Trusts Arena in Auckland on August 30.

The series will then head to Invercargill for a blockbuster doubleheader on September 3, featuring the Silver Ferns and Australian Diamonds, plus the England Roses and Proteas.

World no.3 England will then remain in New Zealand to contest the Taini Jamison Trophy in September.

The three-test series will see

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Cavs down the Pacers Kyle Korver scored a seasonhigh 29 points and LeBron James gave the Cleveland Cavaliers a second-half energy boost, lifting the defending NBA champions over the Indiana Pacers 132-117.

Cleveland have won the first three games on their four-game road trip and six of their past seven matches.

James had 25 points, six rebounds and nine assists for the Cavs and Korver hit eight of nine three-pointers while Kyrie Irving had 29 points.

CJ Miles scored 23 points to lead the Pacers, who ended a season-best seven-game winning streak while Jeff Teague had 22 points and 14 assists.

In New Orleans, Joe Johnson scored 27 points, George Hill added 19 and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to four games with a 127-94 triumph over the struggling Pelicans.

Dante Exum had 11 points, three rebounds and five assists for the Jazz while fellow Australian Joe Ingles had three points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal.

The visiting San Antonio Spurs defeated Philadelphia 111-103 with Kawhi Leonard scoring 32 points.

Australian point guard Patty Mills had five points, three re-

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Visit our customer service counter today to book and for details. – Phone 308-5119.

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We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

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021 044 0698. Kiwi woman, clean, no tattoos. Would suit mature gent. Phone, sorry no texting.

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Street, sign out at 9am. Phone 021 115 3218.

Single bed, rat cage, bird cage, bikes, blue willow ACCOMMODATION, dinnerware, jewellery, good quality clothes, kitchen stuff, RENTAL knick-knacks, Great Outdoors FLATMATE wanted. Peaceful lifestyle block near Glenroy, Manor tent. offers room for dog lover who SATURDAY, February 11. can help with dogs and clean Girls clothing sizes NB to 7, up mornings. Reduced rent cot and mattress, change in exchange.

Between table, buggy, bikes, toys, Christchurch and Methven. heaps of other household Phone 027 553 3556. items. All great condition and priced to sell. Cash only.

Bullock Street, sign out 9am 12pm.

GARAGE SALES

WILLS Street, West side, Saturday, February 11.

General household, hunter’s clothing, vehicle accessories for 4x4 etc. generator, chainsaw, garage items and more.

Sign out at the gate 9.00am 12 noon.

For all subscriber enquiries, missed deliveries, new ASHBURTON Law – for house deals, sorting out subscriptions, temporary relationship property etc – stops – text, call or email:

Situations Vacant

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.

DEADLINES - Ashburton Guardian RUN-ON classifieds close at 4.30pm, DISPLAY classifieds close at 2pm. Every week day, PUBLIC NOTICES OLD newspapers available. and on the day prior to Perfect for packing, fires, insertion. Phone 03 307 bedding for animals, birds, 7965. craft work and so on. Please HANDMADE and hand call in to the Guardian, Level painted paper mache eggs by 3, 161 Burnett Street or Kashmir Artists. Assorted phone 307 7900 for bundles colours and patterns, $15. of 10 or more.

Add to your collection today.

The China Shop in The Arcade.

PLANTS, PRODUCE FRESHLY dug Nadine potatoes. $2.00 per kg. 81 OLD newspapers available.

Elizabeth Street. Phone 308 Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, 3195 or 027 531 9103. craft work and so on. Please NEW POTATOES Ilam Hardy call in to the Guardian, Level and Purple Passion. Come 3, 161 Burnett Street or and see Farmer Brown at the phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

Farmers Market.

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Daily Events FRIDAY 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s Circuit training in the hall.

48 Allens Road, Allenton.

SATURDAY the Silver Ferns host them in Porirua, Napier and Hamilton.

The international season reaches its climax in October when netball’s greatest rivalry returns for the Constellation Cup. The four-test series against the Australian Diamonds will start in Auckland (October 5) before moving to Christchurch (October 8).

The series will then move across the Tasman for the final two tests, with venues yet to be confirmed.

- NZME

9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Farmers market with fresh locally grown produce- hot food. North end of the West Street car park.

9am - 12.30pm CRAFT MARKET. Crafts for sale in the West Street car park.

9.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Community Garden, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture

9.30am - 11.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Pre-loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa at the Church hall, corner Thomson and Jane Streets.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, West Street.

Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

10am - 11.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Pre loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. Church Hall, cnr Thomson and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10am - 1pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, 327 West Street.

10am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

12.50pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, doubles and singles, Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf croquet doubles, Waireka, Philip Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association and Golf croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Your allies and your adversaries are strong, and ultimately this is the stroke of good fortune that helps you to stay strong yourself. A worthy opponent is a great blessing.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, something that pretty much never occurs naturally. Your personal path will curve, pitch up and down – but it’s all progress.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Why do you find it so much easier to be wise for others than for yourself?

When you give advice, you’re not the one who has to follow it. But if you do choose to follow your own advice, it will lead to success.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ll celebrate the big events when they come up, but don’t wait for big events to celebrate. The silly, small events will be more memorable. Anyway, why do you even need a reason to revel in all that’s good?

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You’ll be making “notes to self” all day. It will help to write them down, or you’re likely to forget. You’re onto something; you just don’t know what it is yet. Look at what you’ve covered and where to next.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): No one will think less of you if you stick to your values even when the cool kids are smoking in the bathroom: Your integrity makes you more than cool; it makes you hot.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): It is better to try and fail than to do nothing and succeed. Take a chance.

The more you risk rejection and emotional injury, the easier it gets. The easier it gets, the bigger your life becomes.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): There are things you’d like to do that never seem to fit into your schedule. That’s how you know that they are not really the important things. You always have time for what is truly important to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Big breakthroughs rarely come – a few times in a lifetime for the lucky. Most accomplishments are the result of incremental efforts, building momentum by chalking up a little progress each day.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Your friendships will open doors, bring out your best and bring you great joy. As Capricorn President Woodrow Wilson said, “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): What holds the skyscraper up is buried hundreds of feet underground; the taller the building, the deeper the foundation. Be patient you won’t show signs of height so much as depth.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): It is easy to mistake imagination for ego. Both tend to work in the language of illusions and distortions. Much depends on who is at the centre of the fantasy.

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PELLETT, Eleanor Dawn (Dawn) – On February 9, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 72 years.

Dearly loved wife and best mate of Robert. Much loved mother and mother in law of Kieren and Lyn, Dylan and Cath, Tim and Carol.

Messages to Pellett family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on TUESDAY, February 14, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SAMPSON, Denise – February 10, 2002 In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and nana.

One day comes and another goes, but the gates of memory never close.

Fifteen years have passed but still you stay as loved and missed as yesterday.

Loved always – Jim, Maree, Grant and Georgie, Sonia, Chris, Ryan and Thomas.

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Fine, with some high cloud, clearing in the afternoon. Northerlies, easing in the evening.

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A high to the east of New Zealand extends a ridge back over the country as a front approaches the south of the South Island. A weak front becomes slow moving over the South Island tomorrow. A more significant front moves onto the far south on Sunday, then over the South Island on Monday and the North Island on Tuesday.

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11:30 Bob’s Burgers PGR Midnight American Dad PGR 3 Francine sets out to help news anchor Greg when he and Terry split up.

12:30 Fail Army AO 3 1am Infomercials

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:40 The Forger MVL 2014 Drama. John Travolta, Christopher Plummer.

8:15 Popfan MVLC 2014 Thriller. Chelsea Kane, Nolan Gerard Funk, Benjamin Hollingsworth.

9:45 Lap Dance 16LSC Take Me Out Scorpion 2014 Drama. Ali Cobrin, 8pm on TVNZ 2 7:30pm on Prime Robert Hoffman.

11:30 Freaks Of BRAVO THE BOX Nature 16VLSC 2015 10am Million Dollar Listing 6am CSI MV 6:50 Criminal Comedy. Nicholas Braun, Intent MV 7:40 The Amazing Mackenzie Davis.

Los Angeles 3 Race PG 8:30 Shipping 1:05 The Huntsman – 10:55 Hoarders 3 Wars PG 8:55 The Simpsons Winter’s War MVL 2016 11:45 Snapped PGR 3 PG 9:20 Criminal Minds MV Action. Chris Hemsworth, 12:40 Vanderpump Rules 10:10 NCIS MV 11am Combat Jessica Chastain, 1:35 Intervention 3 Dealers PG 11:50 Helicopter Charlize Theron. 3pm The Heroes – Down Under PG 2:30 Hoarders 3 Forger MVL 2014 12:20 Helicopter Heroes – Drama. John Travolta, 3:30 Hoarders 3 Down Under PG 12:50 Pawn Christopher Plummer.

4:30 Dance Moms Stars PG 1:15 Criminal 4:35 The Night Before 5:30 N Teen Mom Intent MV 2:10 CSI MV 16LSC 2015 Comedy.

6:30 N Catfish 3:05 The Carbonaro Effect Colin Egglesfield, Drew Fuller.

PG 3:35 Shipping Wars A woman who has been 6:05 Spectre MV 2015 Action.

PG 4:05 The Amazing Race 8:30 Southpaw 16VLC 2014 chatting with a model online PG 5pm The Simpsons Drama. A champion boxer is enlists Nev to help her meet PG 5:30 Criminal Intent on top of the world, with a the man of her dreams.

MV 6:30 The Carbonaro loving family and career, but 7:30 Snapped PGR 3 Effect PG 7pm Pawn Stars when misfortune strikes, he 8:30 M The First Wives’ PG 7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 Bosch must fight the hardest fight of Club PGL 1996 Comedy. Three MVL 9:30 Law And Order – UK his life.

10:35 American Ultra 16VLC close friends, discarded by their MV 10:30 Criminal Minds MV 2014 Comedy.

SATURDAY 11:25 NCIS MV husbands in favour of younger 12:15 Shipping Wars SATURDAY wives, become a force to be PG 12:40 Pawn Stars PG 12:10 A Year And Change reckoned with. Goldie Hawn, 1:05 The Amazing Race MLSC 2015 Comedy Drama.

Bette Midler, Diane Keaton.

PG 1:55 Criminal Minds 1:40 The Night Before 16LSC MV 2:45 CSI MV 3:30 The 10:30 Intervention 2015 Comedy. 3:05 Spectre Simpsons PG 3:55 Combat MV 2015 Action. 5:30 The 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 Dealers PG 4:45 Helicopter Making Of Spectre – SATURDAY Heroes – Down Under PG Just Getting Started PG 12:20 Infomercials 3 5:15 The Carbonaro Effect PG 5:50 Southpaw 16VLC 2014 Drama.

5am Dance Moms 3 5:40 Bosch MVL

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6am The Fairly Odd Parents 6:25 Kid v Kat 6:50 The Penguins Of Madagascar 7:15 Hank Zipzer – The World’s Greatest Underachiever 7:40 Henry Danger 8:05 Avatar – The Last Airbender 8:30 Sanjay And Craig 8:55 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:25 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:50 Jeopardy 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:10 Hot Bench 11:40 Jane The Virgin PGR 3 12:35 Wayward Pines PGR 3 1:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3pm Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 6:30 Jeopardy 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Scorpion PGR Team Scorpion must find a boy who went missing after a run-in with a dangerous criminal; Toby gets closer to finding the identity of Happy’s husband.

8:30 NCIS – New Orleans AO 0 9:30 Class AO 10:30 MacGyver PGR 3 0

6:30 Pukoro 2 7am SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 7:30 Pukana 2 8am Miharo 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am 2Kaha PGR 3 9:30 R And R 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Ako 3 2 3pm My Country Song 3:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 4pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 4:30 Whare Taonga 5pm Kapa Haka Regionals 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukoro 2 6:25 Kete Korero 3 6:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 7pm Street Dance Nationals 3 7:30 Whanau Bake-Off 3 8pm F Paki Vault 3 8:30 M Daylight AO 1996 Action. After an explosion blocks New York’s Hudson Tunnel, a disgraced former emergency rescue worker gets a chance of redemption.

10:35 Te Kaea 3 2

6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Tiny House Nation 7:30 Martin Clunes – Heavy Horsepower 8:30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 9:30 Poh And Co 10am Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 10:30 Unplugged Nation 11:30 American Restoration Noon Tiny House Nation 1pm Hugh’s Fish Fight – Save Our Seas 2pm Trust Me I’m A Doctor 3pm The Cook And The Chef 3:30 Natural World – A Wolf Called Storm 4:30 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes In Sicily, Rick enjoys the colour and the operatic quality of Catania’s busy fish market; in Puglia, on Italy’s mainland, he discovers great dishes formed through centuries of poverty.

5:30 Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 6:30 Four Rooms 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 Better Homes And Gardens 10pm Alan’s Garden Secrets Few gardening movements can match the impact of the 18th century, and Stowe is one of the most important examples of its revolutionary designs.

11:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show.

12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

1am Closedown

11:05 Te Kauta 3 Chat show featuring guests who reminisce about their younger days and some of their naughtiest secrets.

11:35 Closedown

11pm American Restoration 11:30 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Nature’s Treasure Islands 2am Natural World – A Wolf Called Storm 3am Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 4am Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 The Cook And The Chef

MOVIES GREATS 6:30 Along Came Polly MS 2004 Romantic Comedy.

Ben Stiller, Jennifer Anniston.

8am Untraceable 18V 2008 Crime. Diane Lane, Colin Hanks, Billy Burke.

9:40 The Informant ML 2009 Comedy Drama.

Matt Damon, Tony Hale, Patton Oswalt. 11:25 Sex And The City 2 MLS 2010 Comedy. Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon. 1:50 Little Nicky MS 2000 Comedy.

Adam Sandler, Harvey Keitel, Patricia Arquette. 3:20 The Happening 16V 2008 Drama. Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel.

4:50 Talladega Nights – The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby MLS 2006 Comedy.

Will Ferrell, John C Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen.

6:35 Whip It MLS 2009 Drama.

Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Wiig. 8:30 The Break-Up MLS 2006 Romantic Comedy. After separating, a couple try to live together in the condominium neither wants to move out of.

Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn.

10:20 Sherlock Holmes MV 2009 Action. Robert Downey jr, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams.

SATURDAY 12:25 Meet The Parents M 2000 Comedy. 2:10 Little Nicky MS 2000 Comedy. 3:40 The Happening 16V 2008 Drama.

5:10 Talladega Nights – The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby MLS 2006 Comedy.

SKY SPORT 1 6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 Softball – International Challenge Cup (HLS) Day Two. 7am Motorsport – WRC Rally Sweden Preview.

7:30 Cricket – International (HLS) India v Bangladesh – First Test, Day One. 8am L Darts – Premier League 11:30 Cricket – International (HLS) India v Bangladesh – First Test, Day One. Noon Fox Sports News 12:30 Netball – International Test (HLS) Silver Ferns v Wales. 1pm Football League Show 1:30 Football – A-League (RPL) Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix.

3:30 Halberg Awards (RPL) 6:30 Rugby League – Super League (HLS) St Helens v Leeds Rhinos.

7pm Halberg Awards (HLS) From Vector Arena in Auckland.

7:30 L Basketball – NBL NZ Breakers v Melbourne United.

From North Shore Events Centre.

9:30 Fox Sports News 10pm The Crowd Goes Wild 10:30 Sport TBC 11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 L Basketball – NBL Perth Wildcats v Sydney Kings.

SATURDAY

1:30 Basketball – NBL NZ Breakers v Melbourne United.

2am Football – A-League (RPL) Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix. 4am Rugby League – Super League (RPL) St Helens v Leeds Rhinos.

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SKY SPORT 2 6am Basketball – NBL (RPL) Cairns Taipans v Adelaide 36ers.

From Cairns Convention Centre.

8am L Rugby League – Super League St Helens v Leeds Rhinos.

11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild Noon UFC 208 Countdown 1pm L Ice Hockey – NHL Philadelphia Flyers v New York Islanders.

4pm Darts – Premier League (RPL) 7pm Football – A-League Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix.

From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

7:30 Motorsport – WRC Rally Sweden Preview.

8pm The Crowd Goes Wild 8:30 Rugby League – Super League (HLS) St Helens v Leeds Rhinos.

9pm L Rugby League – All Stars World All Stars v Indigenous All Stars.

From McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.

11:30 Softball – International Challenge Cup (HLS) Day Three.

SATURDAY

2am Rugby League – All Stars (HLS) World All Stars v Indigenous All Stars.

2:40 L Hockey – India League Uttar Pradesh Wizards v Kalinga Lancers.

4:30 UFC 208 Countdown 5:30 Golf – European Tour (HLS) Maybank Championship Malaysia – Round Two. 10Feb17

DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters PG Ramped Up. 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Breaking Em’ In. 7:30 How Do They Do It? PG 8am Auction Hunters PG Win Lose or Joust. 8:30 MythBusters PG Let There Be Light.

9:25 Railroad Australia PG 10:20 Megatrains PG Australia – The Sugar Cane Train. 11:15 Deadly Sins M 12:10 Your Worst Nightmare M 1:05 Swamp Murders M 2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG 3:20 Auction Hunters PG Rock-Et to Me! 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Gold Rush PG Mutiny.

5:40 MythBusters PG Paper Armour.

6:35 MythBusters PG Driven to Destruction.

7:30 Megatrains PG Australia – The Sugar Cane Train.

8:30 Is OJ Innocent? The Missing Evidence M (Part 1) 9:30 Is O.J. Innocent? The Missing Evidence M (Part 2) 10:30 Deadliest Catch PG Fire At Sea 1.

11:30 Nasa’s Unexplained Files PG Lethal Weapons.

SATURDAY

12:30 Swamp Murders M 1:25 Your Worst Nightmare M 2:20 Auction Hunters PG 2:45 Auction Hunters PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Treehouse Masters PG 5:05 Moonshiners M

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Sport Mundine to appeal Anthony Mundine has reportedly lodged an official appeal against his controversial points decision loss to Danny Green in last week’s fight in Adelaide. Mundine filed the appeal on Wednesday, wanting the result of the bout changed to ‘no decision’ instead. The Australian National Boxing Federation must agree to hear the appeal. If the federation agrees, three independent local judges will be locked into three separate rooms with videos of the fight and new scorecards. Their score counts will determine if Green’s win stands or whether the result can be reversed and the fight declared a no decision.

Wawrinka injured The scene at the beginning of the Coast to Coast as hundreds of competitors set their sights on the New Brighton Beach.

Back into the cauldron

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The preparation hasn’t gone exactly to plan, but John Verney is as ready as he can be for this weekend’s Coast to Coast.

The Mayfield dairy farmer, who competed in the two-day event in 2015, will return to the cauldron this weekend as Ashburton’s sole entrant in the gruelling one-day competition, known universally as the Longest Day. But he’s doing so having had to deal with a few other things along the way.

Most importantly his wife Melissa is due to give birth any day soon, meaning that while he’s out tackling one of the world’s most popular multisport events, he could be becoming a father.

He’s also had to overcome, in the past two weeks, a decent chest infection which has limited his training capabilities.

“It wasn’t the ideal thing to get that close to the event, but we seem to have flushed it all out,”

Verney said from Murchison yesterday where he was in final preparations for the race.

“And Melissa being pregnant has made things interesting too, she’s actually due on Saturday.”

Initially, when he started training back in April of last year, Verney’s interest was in returning to the two-day event again in 2017.

But as his training progressed and he enlisted the help of a professional trainer and nutritionist, the goalposts shifted slightly.

“Things started to go really well in my training and I was ramping things up a lot so we thought why not have a crack at the one-day race and here I am.

“When my help came along we completely changed everything really, and all of a sudden I found myself doing a whole lot of things different and the results in training were backing it up.

“I was doing what I would describe as caveman train-

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ing, whereas now it’s all a little more well planned out.”

Having done the two-day event, Verney knows a little of what to expect when he takes to the start line.

But he’s pretty sure nothing will prepare him for what awaits in the very heart of the mainland.

“There will be a point, I’m sure of it, where I wonder what the hell I am doing, but that’s all part of it at the end of the day.”

He considers the bike to be his strongest discipline, but is also pumped about the first leg, the run.

“That will get rid of any nerves and get me settled and into my work.”

With the race looming on Thursday, Verney said the nerves hadn’t been too much of an issue until he actually arrived in Murchison.

“I laid all my gear out and looked at it all and then had a read through the handbook and yeah, there were a few nerves there for sure.

“But I think there’s a lot of excitement too.

“I’m looking forward to doing this and seeing what I can achieve.”

There were no lofty goals being set or any visions of grandeur, Verney just wanted to complete the race in a good time – and preferably before it gets too dark.

“I’ve got a great support crew with me and I think if everything goes right I could post something around the 14 1/2 hours mark.

“But it only takes one thing to go wrong on the kayak, or a puncture or something and everything can go wrong.

“Just getting past the finish line will be enough for me I think.”

The individual event sees a 33km run from Kumara Beach before a 15km ride to the Waimakariri River where 70km of some of New Zealand’s most picturesque scenes await before a final 70km ride to New Brighton Beach, and the finish line.

The 2015 winner Stan Wawrinka has withdrawn from next week’s Rotterdam Open with a right knee injury, leaving Rafael Nadal as the main drawcard for the indoor hardcourt ATP event. The world No.3 carried his knee problem throughout the Australian Open and wore strapping until his quarter-final loss to ultimate champion Roger Federer.

Wawrinka won the Dutch title two years ago over Tomas Berdych.

Stewart, Matai on outer The playing futures of veteran Manly stars Brett Stewart and Steve Matai appear even bleaker, with the duo not named by their club for the NRL’s season guide or on the team’s official website. The pair, who have each won two premierships with the Sea Eagles, are struggling with neck and knee injuries respectively and battling to be any chance of playing top grade again. Matai and Stewart have scored 254 tries between them in 462 games.

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