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HIGHLAND WITH A TWIST Some of New Zealand’s top dancers will take highland dancing to a new and different level in Ashburton next week.

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Couple vows to Expect heavy traffic get baby back P2

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An Ashburton couple who vowed never to give up fighting for custody of their baby are heading back to the courtroom for another shot. Allenton residents Jessica and Robert* gave birth to their first child on November 27, but it was placed in the care of the Ministry of Children, Oranga Tamariki, in Christchurch shortly after. The ministry, along with the Family Court, ruled that since giving birth Jessica demonstrated intellectual limitations and behaviour that could prevent her from being able to mother to a safe and nurturing level. They acknowledged that the decision to remove a baby from its parents could

be incredibly tough for families, but said in Jessica’s case it followed a comprehensive assessment of the needs and circumstances of the child. However, Jessica and Robert alleged the ministry based their claims on completely unfair evidence, including repeatedly referencing a reading and writing test Jessica undertook with a psychologist 15 years ago after a friend of hers committed suicide. Jessica said she could not understand the decision given that she has no criminal convictions and had never been a person of violence. She has since undertaken a second cognitive assessment which disagrees with the results of the first, deeming her more capable as a mother than the first

assessment suggests. It will be presented to the family court late next month. Jessica’s grandmother, who lives in Tinwald, said the current arrangement is taking a toll on the whole family. Herself, Jessica and Robert are able to make limited visits to the current caretaker in Christchurch, but feel as if they are missing out on precious moments in their baby’s first year. Jessica’s grandmother said she has absolutely no doubts in Jessica’s capability as a mother. “If you could see her with her baby, it’s just amazing,” she said. * All names have been changed due to privacy reasons.

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■ WEEKEND TRAFFIC

Expect heavy weekend traffic By Katie todd

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Drivers are being urged to prepare for a relatively heavy traffic weekend on State Highway 1. Pop singer Pink is bringing her Beautiful Trauma Tour to Dunedin on Saturday, and a large contingent of concert-goers are expected to use State Highway 1 to get there from Christchurch, Ashburton and Timaru. The Forsyth Barr Stadium concert is Pink’s only performance in the South Island before six shows at Auckland’s Spark Arena between September 4 and September 11. Canterbury Highway Updates were warning drivers to allow an extra hour or so if they were travelling to Dunedin for the concert. After pop star Ed Sheeran held three concerts in Dunedin in April, at the same time as Warbirds over Wanaka, drivers recorded bumper-to-bumper conditions on State Highway 1 – with some taking four hours to travel the 76 kilometres from Timaru to Ashburton. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) advised that they are not anticipating such serious delays this weekend, as Pink will be performing one concert only. “Nonetheless, we are expecting more drivers on the road heading south, and north on Sunday,

than we would normally expect on a non-holiday weekend,” NZTA Journey Manager Lee Wright said. “We advise that motorists plan their journeys and keep an eye on the weather before they head off. There are no Severe Weather Warnings in place for the South Island at the moment. But, this can change quickly.” Based on previous experience, he said the peak travel period is expected to be from 3pm onwards till about 6.30pm on Friday and from 10am on both Saturday and Sunday. “If people can travel outside of the peak hours, it will help reduce their chances of a slightly longer than anticipated journey,” he said. “Whenever people choose to travel, we want the journey to be as enjoyable as the destination. Plan for plenty of stops, share the driving if you are travelling long distances and drive safely.” To stay up to date, drivers can check the NZTA website, twitter and South Island Facebook accounts. Drivers can also call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) to speak to the call centre team who can provide them with traffic and travel information either before they’re travelling or when they’re on the road.

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Contemporary highland dance spectacle coming to town By Sue NewmaN

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Forget everything you ever knew about highland dancing and replace it with a dance style that combines the best of ballet, modern dance and jazz. Take all of those and you have a show that will on Wednesday night take the Ashburton Event Centre by storm, Heart of the Highlands. The show weaves a story through contemporary highland dance to tell the Scottish legends of how the dances of Scotland

were born. The pieces are linked with narrative and audio-visuals. Stars of the show are members of the Highland Dance Company of New Zealand, formed in 2010 to promote and showcase highland as a dance genre both within New Zealand and internationally. The troupe comprises some of the country’s best highland dancers including several current and past national champions. Among them are four Ashburton dancers Charlotte Sloper, Britney Moore, Lucy Moore and

Leighton Terry. The company is New Zealand Highland Dancing’s equivalent of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, but none of its members are professional dancers. Company members live in a range of locations and are either in full time work or studying and come together for rehearsals and performances. Since its inception, the company has built a reputation for world-class performances and creative choreography. Dance directors Julie Hawke,

of Christchurch, and Robyn Simmons, of Blenheim, hold auditions annually and the dancers gather a few times each year for intensive training. The company travels annually to some of the world’s most significant festivals in Europe and America. Having the opportunity to audition for the company gave the country’s top highland dancers a great goal to work towards, Moore said. “This is something all young dancers now aspire to,” she said.

The 18-year-old has been a company member for four years. Performing with the company gave dancers an opportunity to take their training outside traditional highland dance boundaries, Moore said. Over the next two weeks the company will be touring the South Island and will perform at the Ashburton Event Centre on Wednesday night at 7pm. Joining the company dancers will be several junior dancers from Ashburton in both company and solo roles.

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■ HAKATERE HUTS

Emergency siren cost ruled out by council By Sue NewmaN

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Spending just $2800 on an emergency siren for the Hakatere Huts settlement has been given the thumb’s down by Ashburton’s district councillors. A request for the siren was made at yesterday’s council environmental services committee meeting and it barely raised a flicker of interest around the meeting table. Councillor Lynette Lovett said the siren was a community alert, one that played an important role in the settlement’s safety. It was used for a range of alerts and on occasions when the community needed to come together, she said. The original siren, installed by the council in 2003 no longer operates, but when it came to coughing up for a replacement, the majority of councillors said no. If hutholders wanted an emergency siren, they’d have to pay for it themselves, they decided. And that didn’t make councillor Lovett happy. “They want this replaced because they use it for emergencies, it’s a public safety issue for them. They use that siren to get people together for any emergency,” she said. The supply and installation of the siren would cost council $2861 and while it would be suitable for fire and other warnings, it would not comply with tsunami warning technical standards.

The cost of a tsunami siren that could be remotely activated would be $136,363 and that was a step too far for councillors. They did, however, agree to investigate the costs and benefits of an integrated tsunami warning system for all of its seaside settlements. Both Rangitata and Rakaia huts residents had funded their own sirens, but these do not meet tsunami standards. If they could foot the bill for a new siren then so too could Hakatere hutholders, Stuart Wilson said. “Every small settlement around the district doesn’t have an emergency fire siren,” he said. The dynamics of Hakatere were different, Lovett said and it was unlikely both the upper and lower communities would come together and fund the project, she said. Councillor Russell Ellis suggested the council could loan fund the siren and then levy hutholders on their rates until it was paid for. “We’ve done this in other areas,” he said. Other councillors did not agree and while councillors Lovett, Selwyn Price and Liz McMillan voted to pay for and install the single phase siren, they lost the day. If the council installs the integrated tsunami alerts in the future, the seaside settlements will still need to have a separate siren for fire and other emergencies.

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■ HELIPAD FUNDRAISER

Generous firm kicks off fundraiser Ashburton agri-business Midlands has kickstarted Mid Canterbury efforts to raise money for a helipad at Christchurch Hospital with a donation of $10,000. A helipad on top of the new hospital building will shave 13 minutes off the average patient transfer from Ashburton to Christchurch, by eliminating the need to land in Hagley Park and complete the journey by ambulance. The Maia Health Foundation in Christchurch, led by former Ashburtonian Michael Flatman, is fundraising $2 million for the helipad and its Ashburton fundraising arm, Club Ninety Eight, was over the moon to accept Midlands’ $10,000 this week. The money will be a big boost to the club’s Spring Indulgence fundraiser on October 13. The event is a night of decadence at Trott’s Gardens, involving a four-course meal created by Chantelle Quinn and

the team at Twentyfour Catering Co, entertainment and an auction. Club Ninety Eight spokesperson Angela Leadley said the group was delighted their fundraiser was off to such a generous start. “Actually, we were absolutely blown away by Midlands’ generosity and there were some tears.” Only about 40 tickets remain for the Spring Indulgence. Leadley said organisers had been staggered by the generosity of the Ashburton community as they planned the night and the helipad project had plenty of support in the district. She said many supporters had shared personal stories about the helicopter rescue service. One of the Club Ninety a Eight members, Kate Murney, has her own story after she was flown to Christchurch Hospital in 2013. She will share her story in her role of keynote speaker along with

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daughter Tara at the Spring Indulgence. Intensive care specialist David Bowie will also speak. Master of ceremonies for the evening will be Hamish Niles and with the generous sponsors on board, there will be a live auction carried out by Craig Harrison. Money from the Maia Foundation will help enhance and futureproof the rooftop helipad that is planned for Christchurch Hospital, which is currently the busiest trauma centre in New Zealand without a helipad on site. The Maia Foundation is just $400,000 short of its target to help fund a larger helipad than the one originally planned as part of the hospital’s rebuild. Club Ninety Eight, named after the house where members meet in Ashburton, is determined their event will help reduce that shortfall.

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■ REINZ AWARDS

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Local firm shines at national sales awards When the winners walked on stage at this year’s REINZ awards ceremony, Ashburton’s Property Brokers rural team were up there with the country’s best. The sales team won the Small Rural Office of the Year Award at the Auckland ceremony. This was one of 42 awards handed out to agents from different sectors of the industry during the ceremony. Finalists for this award were Bayleys Success Realty Waikato and MacPherson Morice Gisborne. For the rural team, the award was a great recognition for a year of hard work, said consultant Murray Young. The award was for excellence in sales across the year, he said. Property Brokers rural sales team members are Greg Jopson, Paul Cunneen, Chris Murdoch and Rodger Letham. Winning awards from a large field of your peers was a huge achievement, REINZ chief executive Bindi Norwell said. There were a significant number of highcalibre entries and to win was to be the best of the best, she said. “Congratulations to all our finalists and winners for your achievements – these accomplishments are something you can be extremely proud of. Thank you for helping to raise the bar of the real estate industry and for all your hard work,” she concluded.

Celebrating success in this year’s REINZ awards was Property Brokers Ashburton sales agent, Murray Young with REINZ chief executive Bindi Norwell (left) and realestate.co.nz head of marketing Vanessa Taylor. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Plans to fly ill mum home Now, thanks to the support of the public the family’s luck may be turning. Richard, who spoke to Newstalk ZB yesterday, said he had been talking to an Australasian company about how his wife could be flown home in a private jet. “We don’t have all her drugs available immediately and they can only carry so much so it’s working out the logistics.” He said the company was waiting for the correct doctors and nurses to accompany his wife. Hartley was now out of an induced coma and working to breathe completely on her own.

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Earthquake strengthening work planned for the Rakaia Gorge Bridge will start on Sunday and will see the bridge closed for periods throughout September. The strengthening work was scheduled for July and August, but was delayed while some components for the work were redesigned. The repair programme will involve overnight closures from 10pm to 5am from Sunday, September 2 until Friday September 7 and from Wednesday September 5 until Friday, September 7 the road will be open for 10 minutes on the hour and half an hour between 8am and 5pm. The alternative route for people travelling to Mt Hutt will be via State Highway One to Rakaia to avoid delays in the gorge. The Transport Agency regrets this extension of the timeframe but assures all road users that their safety and the ongoing resilience of this bridge is uppermost.

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■ BALI

The Kiwi mum fighting for her life in Bali could be flying home in a private jet as early as next week. Abby Hartley, 41, was rushed into emergency surgery after falling ill on her first day of her “second honeymoon” with husband Richard earlier this month. Sadly, Hartley went on to develop acute respiratory distress syndrome and to make matters worse, she caught a severe infection causing one of her lungs to collapse. Her story has gained traction all over the world with the family’s Givealittle page raising more than $237,000 to date.

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Resting in hospital in Nusa Dua, Denpasar, her family wait for the green light. He said it would cost around $170,000 to fly her home and that would be funded by the money raised from the Givealittle page. “We have been blown away by how much the donations have been increased.” On Wednesday Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stood firm on the Government not being able to step in after Richard wrote to her office asking for help to bring his wife home. The Prime Minister said the situation was “deeply distressing” and was a case where their insur-

ance company should step up. Richard said it made the family’s mind “boggle as to why they don’t understand that the insurance will not pay out”. In the past week, there has been a dramatic surge in funds donated to Hartley’s cause, from around $85,000 on Monday to nearly $237,000 yesterday. The family said she was showing good progress and her doctors were impressed with how she was yesterday. “This was good to hear and put smiles on our faces ... we are so close to bringing mum home,” the family said on Givealittle. - NZME

A Christchurch man missing since his house burned down in suspicious circumstances last week has shown up safe and well. Mystery had surrounded the disappearance of 40-yearold Michael Croucher. There was a fire at Croucher’s home last Wednesday night, which police said they were treating as suspicious. Croucher’s family was concerned for his welfare and wanted to know he was safe. But yesterday, Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Worner said Croucher had presented himself to Christchurch Police. He was safe and well, police said. - NZME

Top prize to Canty Powerball First Division has been struck again in the South Island, with a winner from Canterbury bagging $5 million on Wednesday night. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto, the total prize made up of both the $4m from Powerball First Division and $1m from Lotto First Division. It’s the third time this month Powerball has been claimed by a MyLotto player and the second time in a row Powerball has been struck. Strike Four rolled over on Wednesday night and will be $400,000 for Saturday night’s draw. - NZME

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■ DAFFODIL DAY

Everything’s going yellow for annual fundraiser By Katie todd

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Wednesday may have been a drizzly, grey day around Ashburton – but not within the walls of Coldstream House. With yellow balloons, flowers and decorations in abundance, the resthome and its residents were embracing the spirit of Daffodil Day. Activity co-ordinator Mary Helen said they had taken a trip up to Selwyn earlier in the week to pick their own daffodils. In the lead-up to Daffodil Day today, residents then enjoyed a happy hour of live music and yellow afternoon tea on Wednesday afternoon. Resident Joan Archer said the people at Coldstream are a happy bunch. “Any day there is to celebrate, we’re celebrating it.” Last night, ANZ held their annual Daffodil Day Quiz fundraiser at Hotel Ashburton. Today, schools including St Joseph’s will be holding yellow mufti days, while volunteers from the Cancer Society will be hitting the streets in force. From stands around town, a variety of Daffodil Day merchandise will be on sale. Right – Betty Gear and Mary Ward with their daffodils on Wednesday. PHOTO KATIE TODD 290818-KT-0056

2300 gun offences in past 5.5 years In the past five-and-a-half years more than 2300 firearm-related offences have been recorded by police, with the worst affected districts being Bay of Plenty and Canterbury. Information released to the Herald under the Official Information Act details the number of recorded offences involving a firearm, as reported by police officers. The data excludes any public reports. Offences involving a firearm are such offences that mention a firearm, for example: Homicide with a firearm, or unlawful possession of a firearm. Between January 1, 2013, to July 23, 2018, a total of 2306 firearmrelated offences were reported by officers throughout New Zealand. The majority of offences re-

ported in this timeframe were arms act offences, which were reported 1689 times. Arms act offences include things like selling a firearm to an unlicensed person, carrying a firearm without sufficient purpose, and discharging a firearm in a public place. The second highest offence was that of using a firearm for intimidation and threats, which saw 237 offences in the five-and-a-half years analysed. From the same timeframe, the year that had the highest number of offences nationally was 2016, with 499 total offences. Broken down by the 12 police districts across New Zealand, the most firearms-related offences were recorded in Canterbury and Bay of Plenty.

From the five and a half year period, Bay of Plenty had the highest number of offences in 2014 and 2016, and the second highest in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Canterbury had the highest number of offences in 2017 and for the first half of 2018, as well as the second highest in 2014. The two districts also had the worst recordings for firearmrelated or restricted weapon offences reported by officers in the same timeframe. In comparison, Tasman and Auckland City police districts had the lowest number of recorded firearms offences. Both districts had the lowest number for three years within the five year period. Superintendent Mike McIlraith said criminal possession of firearms is often associated with the

methamphetamine trade. He said the likely primary source of firearms for criminals comes through burglary. “Firearms offending and burglaries where firearms are taken are obviously a concern for police irrespective of the particular district. McIlraith said police continue to encourage the firearms community to secure their firearms appropriately – to lessen the likelihood of the opportunist burglar easily getting possession of firearms. “We would ask that licence holders record the make, model and serial number of their firearms, so if they are taken we have further lines of investigation,” he said. “Our focus is on keeping our

communities and our staff safe.” These figures come after a report was released by NZ Police earlier this year showing that less than 5 per cent of gun-related offences are being recorded correctly. The report looked into the disparity between reporting and recording of criminal incidents involving firearms in New Zealand. The Police Strategy Group and the National Intelligence Centre collated data on every firearms related incident reported to the National Command and Coordination Centre between December 8, 2017, and February 25, 2018. The internal investigation found there were 86 incidents reported over 79 days, but only five were correctly recorded. - NZME

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■ STAFFING MATTER

MP stood down for inquiry Government Minister Meka Whaitiri will stand aside from her portfolios while an investigation is carried out into a staffing matter in her office. It is understood that Whaitiri has been stood down as the result of an alleged incident during a heated argument with a staff member. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she had accepted Whaitiri’s offer to stand aside while the investigation was done. While the matter, which has not been disclosed, was being investigated, Kris Faafoi would act as Customs Minister. Whaitiri’s Associate Minister responsibilities in Agriculture, Local Government and Crown/Maori Relations would revert to the lead portfolio ministers. “Meka Whaitiri has told me she will be fully co-operating with the investigation, which will be thorough and conducted as quickly as possible,” Ardern said in a statement. Ardern and Whaitiri, who is a Minister outside Cabinet, said they would not comment further, citing privacy reasons, while the investigation was carried out by

Ministerial Services. The minister’s had a high staff turnover since she was appointed with at least five staff members moving on since she got the job less than a year ago. It is the second Labour Government Minister within a week to fall, with Clare Curran demoted from Cabinet and losing two portfolios last Friday over her mishandling of a meeting with entrepreneur Derek Handley. It was strike two for Curran after she failed to disclose a late-night Beehive meeting with Handley over the chief technology officer role. Curran did not diary the meeting and no staff were present. She also failed to mention the meeting in response to written questions. Former RNZ executive Carol Hirschfeld lost her job after she and Curran met at a Wellington cafe, a meeting they described as coincidental when it had been arranged. Whaitiri was elected to Parliament in 2013 in a by-election in the Maori seat of Ikaroa-Rawhiti, succeeding her former boss Labour’s Parekura Horomia. - NZME

Meka Whaitiri will stand aside from her portfolios while an investigation is carried out into a staffing matter in her office.

‘No evidence’ of paedophile ring – police There’s no evidence of a paedophile ring in Tauranga and the woman who made the allegation – and serious claims against her dead husband – is refusing to speak. Detective Inspector Mark Loper said police had spent weeks investigating claims by Anihera Zhou Black that her former husband Te Awanuiarangi Black was a member of a Tauranga paedophile ring. Loper said: “Police have been contacted by one person since the allegations were made.” He said no information would be released about the approach by that person. “However we can advise that, to date, we have not received any information or evidence to substantiate the allegation that a ‘pedophile ring’ is or has been operating in Tauranga.” Zhou Black made the allegations in an emotional Facebook post. The post had been viewed at least 500,000 times in two weeks before Facebook removed it. - NZME

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Leaker Manning banned Convicted classified document leaker Chelsea Manning will not be allowed to enter Australia for a speaking tour scheduled to start Sunday, her tour organiser said yesterday. Think Inc. said it had received a notice of intention from the government to deny Manning entry. The group is calling on her supporters to lobby new Immigration Minister David Coleman to allow her into Australia. While she can appeal, past precedent suggests the decision has already been made. “Which after a little bit of research and speaking to our legal counsel, we understand is potentially an imminent refusal of her visa,” Think Inc. director Suzi Jamil told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. Manning was an intelligence analyst for the US Army when she leaked military and diplomatic documents to the antisecrecy website WikiLeaks. She served seven years of a 35-year sentence before then-President Barack Obama granted her clemency in 2017. The transgender activist who recently lost a long-shot bid for a US Senate seat in Maryland is scheduled to speak at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday and has subsequent events in Australia and New Zealand. The Department of Home Affairs said while it does not comment on individual cases,

Mel B’s comments skewed Mel B has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to clear up earlier reports that she is entering a treatment facility for sex addiction. Speaking to guest host Lea Michele, the former Spice Girl offered some insight into her struggles, seeking to clarify her recent statement that she is seeking treatment for alcohol and sex addiction. The 43-year-old, admitted to the former Glee star that her comments “got a little bit skewed with”. “But no, I’m not an alcoholic. No, I’m not a sex addict. I was with the same person [ex-husband Stephen Belafonte] for 10 years, and that was quite a turmoil, very intense.” Convicted classiﬁed document leaker Chelsea Manning will not be allowed to enter Australia for a speaking tour scheduled to start Sunday. PHOTO AP all non-citizens entering Australia must meet character requirements set out in the Migration Act. The reasons a person might fail the character test include a criminal record or a determination they might a risk to the community, according to the department. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the decision was for Coleman, who was sworn in as

immigration minister on Tuesday. Labor foreign affairs spokeswoman Penny Wong said the government should be transparent about the reason, if Manning is denied entry. Amnesty International accused the government of trying to silence Manning. “By refusing her entry, the Australian government would send

a chilling message that freedom of speech is not valued by our government,” Amnesty International national director Claire Mallinson said in a statement. Lawyer Greg Barns, who has represented Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, said people with criminal records have been allowed into Australia in the past. - NZME

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Crowds brave heat to honour McCain Thousands of people paid their respects to US Sen. John McCain yesterday, standing for hours in the broiling Arizona sun before filing past the flag-draped casket that his tearful wife, Cindy, lovingly pressed her face against after a ceremony for the former North Vietnam prisoner of war who represented Arizona for decades. Former military members in shorts and T-shirts stopped and saluted the closed casket flanked by National Guard members at the Arizona Capitol. Families with small children came by, and several people placed their hand over their heart or bowed, including Vietnamese-born residents who travelled from Southern California. The private service held earlier marked the first appearance of McCain’s family since the Republican senator died Saturday of brain cancer. It also began two days of official mourning in Arizona before his body is taken to Washington for a viewing at the US Capitol, followed by burial at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Cindy McCain, wife of Senator John McCain, touches the casket during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol yesterday. PHOTO AP At the emotional private ceremony in Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey remembered McCain as an internationally known figure and “Arizona’s favourite adopted son” on what would have been his 82nd birthday. He was born in the Panama Canal Zone while his father, who went on to become an admiral, served in the military. “Imagining an Arizona with-

out John McCain is like picturing Arizona without the Grand Canyon,” Ducey said. Senator Jeff Flake offered the benediction, expressing gratitude “for his life and for his sacrifice” and “that John made Arizona his home”. By the time the ceremony ended, crowds gathered for the public viewing of McCain’s closed casket, seeking shelter

from Phoenix’s summer heat under tents stocked with coolers filled with ice and water. The line snaked down streets even as a continuous flow of people flowed past the casket. The visitation was to continue as long as people waited in line, said Rick Davis, McCain’s former presidential campaign manager. By the time government offices closed for the day, more than 7,500 people filed by, and that number was expected to grow, DPS spokesman Bart Graves said. Some people travelled for hours, including a group of Vietnamese-born residents of Orange County, California, who arrived on two buses and wore yellow T-shirts reading, “We salute our hero Senator John McCain”. Ray Riordan, an 87-year-old Navy veteran who fought in the Korean War, came from Payson, Arizona. “I grew up where a handshake was a contract and your word was your bond,” Riordan said. “He represented the last of that as far as I’m concerned.” - AP

Young, Hannah married? Neil Young has reportedly tied the knot with Daryl Hannah. The 72-year-old singer songwriter is believed to have gotten married to actress and activist Daryl during a small ceremony in California over the weekend. Guitarist Mark Miller appeared to confirm the news when he took to Facebook to congratulate the couple, writing: “Congratulations to Daryl Hannah and Neil Young on their wedding today. May they have a long and happy relationship.” The musician later admitted he hadn’t attended the ceremony in a second post which read: “I only knew about it because one of my friends attended.”

Depp wins legal battle Johnny Depp has had a tough time in the past few years as the actor had a messy divorce his wife Amber Heard and he has been in a legal tangle with his former business management firm. But the Pirates Of The Caribbean star had a rare victory earlier this week when it came to a lawsuit with his former lawyer Jake Bloom, according to Variety. LA Superior Court judge Terry Green ruled that the movie star’s contract with Bloom “should have been in writing” and because it wasn’t, is not valid. Bloom of Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal in Beverly Hills was looking for Depp to pay old bills.

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The Domain, Philip Street. Weekly Mahjong, counting, come and enjoy! 1pm

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories. 10am

Catholic Womens League Holy Name Pastoral Centre, Cnr Winter Street and Burnett Street. Euchre evening, new players welcome (every Monday, excludes public holidays). 7.30pm

Every Saturday The Ashburton Toy Library 106 Victoria Street, in the Triangle. Open for toy exchange. 9.30am - 12.30pm

Every Wednesday Art Addict Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the AAG to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact from each other. Children of all ages welcome. Adult supervision is require for young children. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm

Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport, Seafield Rd. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. 10am - 3pm

Every Sunday to Friday Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport, Seafield Rd. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. 1pm - 3pm

Mid Canterbury Line Dancers. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street. Learn to line dance (7pm), beginners/ intermediate(8pm-9pm). Instructor Annette phone 307-7138 a/h. 7pm - 9pm

Every Monday Waireka Croquet Club

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Combined Craft Days 12 Maronan Road, Tinwald Welcome To All Crafts People. Spinning, Weaving, Embroidery, Knitting, Card Making, Patchwork, Quilting and Creative Fibre. You are welcome to join us. Bring your lunch. Tea, Coffee and Milk are provided. Come along, bring friends, make new friends and spend an enjoyable day with us. Please pass this message onto any friends interested. $2 Entry. Watch out for new dates as we carry on in Spring and Summer 2018. 11.30am - 4pm

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Park Street. From amateur enthusiasts to industrial innovators, 3D printing technology has exploded worldwide—enabling designers and engineers across the globe to reimagine their work and bring new ideas to life. Software developer Adi Avnit will give us an introduction to this revolutionary technology and how it’s being used. Cost for TimeBank Members: 1 Time Credit. Cost for non- Members: $10. All welcome. 5.30pm- 6.30pm Heart of the Highlands Ashburton Trust Event Centre A spectacular showcase of celtic legends told in highland dance by the internationally acclaimed Highland Dance Company of New Zealand. Learn the stories behind the classic dances of the highlands of Scotland brought to you by this innovative Company of

Ashburton Scottish Country Dance Club. Buffalo Hall, Cox Street. Fitness Fun and Friendship. 7.30pm

Every Thursday Waireka Croquet Club The Domain, Philip Street. Weekly Mahjong, come & enjoy! 1pm

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Reo Māori teacher Kate White will be happy to help you with basic Māori skills. Do you need help with pronunciation or introducing yourself? Or perhaps you just want to kōrero and practise what you know. Nau mai haere mai! For the complete beginner as well as those who know a bit but feel rusty. Cost for TimeBank Members: 1 Time Credit. Cost for non- Members: $10. Register on Eventbrite or by text 022 399 7301. 5.30pm -6.30pm

September 14

In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. These are social sessions which encourage you to connect with others through creativity. Be inspired to learn a new creative pastime. Sessions are free and all are welcome to attend. The gallery will supply basic colouring-in sheets and materials, along with tea and coffee. Those attending are encouraged to bring along their own materials and projects. 10.30am - 12 noon New Zealand’s top highland dance talent joined by Ashburton’s own local young dancers. Adult $32 Child (13 and under) $22 7pm

Guided Tour of the Universe Here’s a great chance to learn more about stars, planets and the wider universe. In this TimeBank Learning Exchange event, Alistair Perkins will give a presentation then help you use the telescopes at the observatory in Ashburton. If it’s wet or cloudy the presentation part will still go ahead. Cost for TimeBank members: 2 Time Credits. Cost for non-members: $20. Numbers limited to 10 people, so register quick on Eventbrite or by text 022 399 7301. 7.30pm - 9.30pm

September 15

Celtic Illusion Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Celtic Illusion is an explosive, creative Irish Dance and Grand Illusion force which is quickly growing to be one of the biggest dance shows in the world. 8pm

September 16

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Edible Garden Tour Spring is sprung, and it’s time to look at the garden now it’s waking up from winter. Julia and Kim are both keen and knowledgeable gardeners, and they are opening their gardens to us, showing what they do at this time of year. Join us for a fun and educational tour. One garden is in Netherby, one in Tinwald, the starting address will be given to those who register. Cost for TimeBank Members: 1.5 Time Credits. Cost for non- Members: $15. 2pm - 3.30pm

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St Paul’s Church Fair 65 Oxford Street Cakes and Produce, Plants, Sausage Sizzle, Coffee & Cake, Garage Sale/White Elephant, Lucky Number Raffles, Hand crafted greeting cards, Children’s Stall, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle & Children’s Entertainment

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September 19 Suffrage Walk From Checker Board to Domain for Kate Shephard rose planting. Assemble on Checker Board 11.30am. Recommend purple and white to be worn by all attendees. suffrage125@women.govt.nz 5.30pm

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Adam McGrath & the Roaring Days – Arts On Tour NZ Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Open Hat Night Adam McGrath is a folk singer stationed where ever he lands. On this tour he’ll be joined by a small but mighty rhythm section who promise to help drive McGrath’s songs and get the hearts beating against the chest. 7.30pm

September 24

Boulevard Day East Street East Street 2018 marks nearly 40 years Mid Canterbury has been hosting this fun day, With over 100 stall holders from: local retailers, and small unique businesses operating in the Mid Canterbury area to others coming from all around New Zealand, you will be spoilt for choice. Entertainment for all ages with bouncy toys for the children and great music while you wander along our East Street. No entry fee, just come and soak up the Mid Canterbury experience and make a day of it with your friends and family and enjoy the beautiful country setting of our wonderful town! 9am - 3.30pm

September 29 & 30 The Extravaganza Fair Ashburton Domain, Walnut Ave Welcome to Season 4 of New Zealand’s largest and newest travelling event! The Extravaganza Fair! The Extravaganza Fair is a family affair, it is a free entry, fun day out with something for everyone. 9am

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Ashton Family Circus & Dylan Daisy’s Magic Show Ashburton Domain, Walnut Ave A gorgeous combination of illusion, dance and humour with an unexpected twist. Miss Dylan Daisy’s Magic Show is sure to delight!!! Performing every weekend at The Extravaganza Fair. Performances throughout the day these family shows will charm and delight the young and old. From acrobats, dancing, performing ‘tigers’ and magic! 9am The Karl Austin Experience Ashburton Domain, Walnut Ave Karl Austin is a comedic musician with a passionate talent. The multi-instrumentalist plays and utilizes several different instruments during performances including Piano, Guitar, Fife, Trombone, Trumpet, and Tin Whistle. 9am

October 10

Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Ashburton Trust Event Centre Two bored kids. One rainy day. And one crazy cat wearing a red-striped hat. 10am – 12.30pm

October 13

Jackson Holmes Salmon Run Rakaia Domain The choice is yours... 1/2 Marathon, Duathlon x2, Multisport, Run x2 and MTB event. The multisport and long duathlon will start at 9.30am with the other events staggered so the majority of competitors are finishing round the same time.

November 1

Seven Deadly Stunts & the Messy Magic Adventure – Open Hat Ashburton Trust Event Centre (First Half) – Seven Deadly Stunts (For Adults) is a nailbiting experience, inspired by the life and times of Harry Houdini. (Second Half) – The Messy Magic Adventure (for children and families). 7.30pm

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Shrek the ogre lives alone in his swamp, fairy tale freaks arrive to claim it back. Shrek meets a new friend Donkey and they must find Lord Farquaad a princess to marry so he can become King, they find Fiona who has a curse on her which can only be broken by a “true love kiss”. Shrek returns her to Duloc to claim the deed for the swamp. To find out what happens next come along to one of the three shows.

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The Cat in the Hat interrupts this rainy afternoon with his unexpected visit to Sally and her brothers home. Their outspoken and outraged pet Fish is astounded and concerned but this cat will not be deterred. He will teach us to make our own fun with nothing but a little imagination. “It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how”. Spoiler alert – things run amuck and quickly. Come and join us for this wonderful stage show.

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ollowing an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the original concept for ‘the most beautiful electric car in the world’, Jaguar Classic has confirmed it will offer all-electric E-types for sale. The news follows the iconic EV sports car’s successful debut in concept form at Jaguar Land Rover Tech Fest in September 2017. Combining its restoration expertise with cutting-edge technology from the Jaguar I-PACE, the award-winning zero-emissions performance SUV, Jaguar Classic will offer tailor-made E-types restored and converted to electric power at the same Classic

Works facility as its outstanding E-type Reborn restorations in Coventry, UK. An EV conversion service for existing E-type owners will also be offered. The Jaguar E-type Zero concept not only drives and looks like an E-type, it also offers outstanding performance, with quicker acceleration than the original Series 1 E-type. Jaguar Classic is targeting a range in excess of 170 miles for all-electric E-types, helped by the car’s low kerb weight and sleek aerodynamics. The concept is powered by a 40kWh battery, which can be recharged in six to seven hours. Apart from its state-of-the-art powertrain, modi-

fied instrumentation and fascia showcasing the latest touchscreen infotainment, the E-type Zero concept is largely original. Using an electric powertrain with similar weight and dimensions to the outgoing petrol engine and transmission means the car’s structure, including suspension and brakes, has not changed, keeping the driving experience in line with the original vehicle. Jaguar NZ general manager Steve Kenchington says Kiwi enthusiasts will also have access to this new model and customers should register their interest at their local dealership.

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Roadster re-loaded

evealed under the Californian sun this week was BMW’s reloaded Roadster. The Pebble Beach Golf Links near Monterey, the well-known venue of the Concours d’Elegance being held there a little later, was the setting for the world premiere of the new BMW Z4. With dynamic proportions, emotional design and fascinating sportiness, the open-top two-seater will take the classic roadster concept into the world of today and tomorrow. In Pebble Beach, the Munich-based premium carmaker presented the exclusive BMW Z4 M40i First Edition (combined fuel consumption: 7.1-7.4 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 162-168 g/km*). The limited special edition of the roadster inspires not only with the agility, precision and dynamic handling characteristics that are so typical of BMW M Performance models, but also with particularly sophisticated design and equipment features, including a body paintwork in Frozen Orange metallic. The new edition of the roadster celebrated its world premiere at precisely the same location as the first public presentation of the BMW Concept Z4 last year. With its puristic, dynamic and progressive design language, the concept vehicle presents a vision of a charismatic sports car which, thanks to the production model, now becomes reality.

Just a glance at the new BMW Z4’s proportions leaves no doubt about its dynamic potential. The central sitting position for the driver, the low centre of gravity, perfectly balanced 50:50 axle load distribution, wide tracks and a compact wheelbase form the ideal prerequisites for inspiringly agile handling and intense driving pleasure. The BMW Z4 M40i First Edition fulfils these expectations in every aspect thanks to an extremely powerful 250 kW/340 hp, straight six-cylinder engine and a sports

suspension with electronically controlled dampers, M Sport braking system and an electronically controlled M Sport differential in the rear axle transmission. The BMW M Performance takes a mere 4.6 seconds to sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h. Vertically aligned headlights, the BMW kidney grille sporting a mesh design, the bonnet stretching sports car-like over the wheels, large air breathers on the front wheel arches and the distinctive spoiler integrated into the rear lid all contribute

towards the characteristic look of the new BMW Z4. The design of the interior also places the focus on the puristic sportiness of the new BMW Z4. Likewise, the clearly structured arrangement of all control elements enhances the focus on the driving experience inside the new BMW Z4. Moreover, for a perfect start into a new roadster era, the new BMW Z4 M40i First Edition offers specific design and equipment features that add exclusive accents to the car’s sporty flair. The expressive body paintwork in Frozen Orange metallic is combined with an electrically operated textile soft top in anthracite with silver effect, the BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line, black exterior mirror caps and 19-inch light alloy wheels boasting a bicolour, double spoke design. The interior of the edition model comprises the Vernasca black leather trim with decorative stitching, electrically adjustable seats with memory function, the option ambient light and the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System. Adaptive LED headlights with matrix function for the high beam, BMW HeadUp Display featured for the first time in a roadster and the BMW Live Cockpit Professional offering the latest networking technology underpin the advanced status the tradition-steeped concept of a two-seater, open-top sports car has reached with the new BMW Z4.

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hile of course SUVs and utes claim the major share of the new in NZ market, small cars also remain strong favourites. The latest Swift range continues to be the best selling, privately purchased cars amongst these, particularly so the GL which is priced from $19,990 (plus ORCs). But then there’s the very appealing Sport versions. I have previously enjoyed the 6-speed manual and now, the 6-speed auto. With the manual car I commented that some cars can put a smile on your face as soon as you get behind the wheel, and that the Sport is definitely one of these. So does switching from the manual to the auto change this? Lets see! Obviously the auto has the same 1.4-litre four cylinder turbo-petrol that produces 103kW at 5500rpm, and more importantly delivers its maximum torque of 230Nm of torque, just where it’s best utilised, from 2500 to 3500rpm. Plus the engine also delivers strongly, without any noticeable turbo-lag from lower revs. All of which the “proper” six speed auto, with its well chosen ratios for sporty driving, certainly makes the best possible use of. Traditionally I’ve always favoured a manual gearbox. However the recent run of excellent autos experienced, including that of the Sport, are also mind-changing. Particularly so when you factor in that the Swift’s light and strong new Heartech platform means an all-up weight of just under 1000kgs and a resulting torque-to-

weight ratio of 237Nm. It rivals that of some much more powerful, and expensive, sports cars. So left to do its own thing, the 0-100kmh dash happens in 8 seconds, or a little less with judicious use of the large steering wheel-mounted paddles. Of course that means with the combination of nicely weighted, sharp, electric steering, that well-sorted chassis with its Monroe shock-absorbers and large stabilisers, corners are there to be enjoyed. Straight away it has you grinning from corner to corner, especially so on the likes of the road to the Coleridge power station, where the handling, grip from the 195/45R Continental Sport tyres and ride can really be appreciated. But then the Sport is also great when you want to chill instead of thrill, for on most surfaces road noise is well suppressed. The engine, which when pressing on makes the sounds you want to hear, is suitably quiet at 100km/h cruise. The Sport is easy to drive about town, and park as well because of its neat size, tight turning circle and reversing camera. Looks-wise the Sport distinguishes itself with its honeycomb grille, carbon fibre look-a-like body dressings, excellent LED headlights, rear spoiler, 17-inch alloys and neat twin exhausts. While all new Swifts are slightly smaller and lighter, their wheelbase is 20mm longer and there’s more space inside, especially now for two adult (three at a pinch) rear passengers. But of course it’s the driver and front passenger who get priority, with their shapely and comfortable red-stitched sports seats.

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Seated therein there’s plenty of headroom and very good vision all round. They’re rather easy to get in and out of to! The dash and instruments also have red highlights, the neat steering wheel with its squared off lower section also. Alloy pedals set the mood as well. The 7.0-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system has dedicated sat-nav, bluetooth, reversing camera, and smartphone capability. There’s a 6-speaker sound system, climate air-con and key less entry/pushbutton start. Although there’s also a display showing both turbo boost and G-forces, there’s no digital speedo. Also length extensions for the sun visors for when they are against the doors would be advantageous. The boot has quite a deep floor and holds a handy 242 litres of stuff. There’s no spare however, just a sealant kit. There’s a raft of standard driver assist and safety systems on board including much of the latest technology, such as adaptive cruise control, automated emergency braking and lane departure warning.

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VERDICT The Sport auto showed it is a great all rounder! It not only offers performance and fun from within its neat, desirably chic styling, but is also an easy, rather charming, comfortable and practical everyday driver.

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Friday, August 31, 2018

Supercar triple treat

t’s been said that good things come in threes, and it’s hard to deny it here... Bugatti, Lamborghini, and McLaren all revealed new metal over the weekend — though all three have their differences. The ‘Bug’ in this case was the Divo; a 1103kW return to the company’s coachbuilding roots. It’s powered by a familiar 8.0-litre quadturbo W16 and is claimed to be capable of a limited top speed of 380km/h. That’s not a huge amount in Bugattispeak, but the company stress that the Divo is more about usable performance than outright top-speed silliness. Next to the its Veyron and Chiron forefathers, the Divo certainly carries a more athletic aesthetic with its bevy of creases

and aerodynamic aids. Combined with less weight than the Chiron, and it should make for a potent thing. Not that many of us are ever going to get the chance to steer one. Just 40 will be produced, and all are sold. From Lamborghini meanwhile comes the Aventador SVJ. A sneak peek of the SVJ late last week via leaked imagery, and with more comprehensive pictures now released the SVJ does not disappoint. This is the swansong for the much loved Aventador. It comes equipped with the same 6.5-litre V12, although it’s been tweaked to offer 575kW and 720Nm. It will claim 100km/h in 2.8 seconds, hit a top speed of 350km/h, and we already know that it’s an absolute beast on a circuit thanks to its Nurburgring record. And not to be left out,

McLaren joined the supercar party too – albiet from a slightly different angle. The British company with the Kiwi logo revealed the next car in their succession of GT3 racers; the 720S GT3. It replaces the 650S GT3 as the company’s GT-car contender to race against the likes of MercedesAMG’s GT and Bentley’s Continental. It’s based around the same MonoCage II carbonfibre cell as the road car, and it’s powered by the same M840T 4.0-litre twinturbo V8 engine – albeit a racing variant. Testing for the 720S GT3 is under way, ahead of its

motorsport debut in 2019. With a bit of luck, we see some of them come our way via the Australian GT Championship. “It was an incredibly exciting moment for us to see our new 720S GT3 begin the intensive track-based phase of a development program that we are confident will provide our customers with a first-class GT race car,” said McLaren CEO, Mike Flewitt. “Enabling our customers to go racing is integral to the business strategy of McLaren Automotive and we are committed to supplying teams with exceptional GT cars and the world-class support to get the most out of them.”

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STEALTH

Passport to adventure T he show-stopping McLaren 600LT in Stealth Grey by MSO, produced by bespoke division McLaren Special Operations, made its global reveal on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance last Sunday. Finished in a Stealth Grey MSO Bespoke paint, this unique car features a wide selection of upgrades from both the MSO Defined catalogue of options and MSO Bespoke customer choices, giving a preview of how much personalisation can be incorporated into McLaren’s lightest, most powerful road-legal Sports Series car. Introduced in July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the McLaren 600LT epitomises the McLaren philosophy of producing lightweight sportscars and supercars that deliver extreme performance and exceptional driver engagement. Featuring the unique LT top-exit exhaust, the car delivers 600PS and can sprint to 60mph in just 2.8 seconds on its

way to a maximum speed of 204mph. “MSO Bespoke was established to help customers realise their dreams and allows an almost limitless level of customisation where imagination is the only restrictive factor. “With MSO Defined we offer a range of personalisation beyond the standard factory options,” commented Ansar Ali, Managing Director of McLaren Special Operations. “For this special 600LT we have combined a sprinkling of both to create a car that showcases the lightness and trackfocused performance of this latest Longtail variant.” The exterior of the car is distinguished by a Stealth Grey Bespoke paint finish with a Matt Black and McLaren Orange Exterior Pack to accent the car’s aerodynamic features. The iconic Visual Carbon Fibre Roof Scoop, inspired by the legendary McLaren F1 Longtail, is a key MSO Bespoke addition

and operates as a fully functional air intake system that invigorates the driving experience with its active air induction sound. A track telemetry camera is also seamlessly integrated into the scoop cover to record inspirational moments. Other MSO Defined options on the car include all three Carbon Fibre Upgrade packs available for the 600LT, which include door mirrors, exterior door inserts front splitter, rear bumper, diffuser, and rear deck and service cover. An MSO Defined Carbon Fibre Roof and Cantrails, plus Carbon Fibre Front Fender Louvres – which help to further reduce weight – are also fitted. Ultra-Lightweight 10-spoke Forged Alloy Wheels with a Gloss Black finish complete the overall ‘Stealth’ look. Inside, the McLaren’s occupants are reminded of the 600LT’s track-focused heritage with a myriad of MSO touches including Super-Lightweight Carbon Fibre Racing Seats – taken straight from the

McLaren Senna – featuring a McLaren Orange contrast stitch to mirror the exterior striping; a Carbon Fibre Interior Upgrade Pack including central tunnel and door insert panels; and the harness bar and 6-point harnesses from the MSO Clubsport Pro Pack. The interior’s character is further transformed by the presence of the visual carbon fibre roof scoop cover incorporated into the headliner and the twin visual carbon fibre intake hoses for the scoop that are seamlessly integrated into the 600LT’s cabin design. Adding a touch of extra luxury is the upgraded 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Audio System for enjoying those drives to the track, while some beautiful detail touches that complete the picture include Bespoke Embroidery in the headrests, the discreet etching of 600LT on the throttle pedal and a Bespoke set of hand-painted keys that unlock the passport to 600LT adventures.

Mitsubishi Motors’ very best test their mettle

MNZ has demonstrated strength in depth across its dealership network over months of rigorous testing – but as the country’s top individuals from service, parts and sales departments went head-to-head in this year’s final, it was Christchurch Mitsubishi which set the gold standard. Twelve finalists, who emerged from four qualifying rounds held throughout the year, were put through their paces in four categories at the Heritage Hotel in Queenstown on Monday, August 27. The sales category was a new addition this year, included to allow sales staff to showcase their skills against their colleagues in other parts of the country. The overall winners were:

* Best Service Technician: Hamish McDonald (Christchurch Mitsubishi) * Best Service Advisor: Michael Strudwick (Mexted Mitsubishi) * Best Parts Advisor: Steve Bamber (Christchurch Mitsubishi) * Best Vehicle Sales Professional: Tania Watene (Christchurch Mitsubishi) MMNZ General Manager Aftersales, Noel Comerford, said that while the competition was extremely tight, the representatives from Christchurch Mitsubishi had demonstrated exceptionally high expertise and consistency across all areas to take a near-clean sweep. Only Michael Strudwick from Mexted Mitsubishi in Tawa, Wellington, was able to break up the party and secure his second win in three years.

“It was great to see all of our finalists performing at such a high level,” said Comerford. “Michael has won the competition before, so he knows what it takes to be the best, but with the standard being raised every year, he has had to work hard to regain his title. “What can we say about Christchurch? “What an impressive result from a single dealership. Each individual won on their own merits, although it is clear that, as a team, they share a common goal of exceptional customer service – and a drive to deliver on that. “Well done also to Tania as the first winner in our sales category.” MMNZ is the only company in the Mitsubishi Motors global network to include

parts and sales categories in their internal skills competition. “We continue to look for ways to improve customer experience, and to motivate and reward dealership representatives,” said Comerford. “We want to be the best in the country at what we do, and we’re extremely proud that the individuals across our network share that desire.” Each of the finalists was required to complete a theory examination first, before demonstrating their skills in a practical challenge. The winners of the Best Service Technician and Best Service Advisor categories will compete against the very best from around the world in a global skills competition held in Japan in February 2019.

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n Monday, we travelled to Bathurst to get our mits on the new RAM 1500, ahead of its launch to the New Zealand market. The 1500 is the baby of the RAM range, so to speak. It doesn’t necessarily look like that much of a baby, but it’s 213mm shorter in length, 49mm shorter in height, and almost a tonne lighter than the larger 2500 model. Pricing for the Kiwi market will start at $94,990 for the entry-level Express model. The Laramie we’ve driven here (chrome bumpers are the giveaway) starts at $114,990, with the equivalent 2500 another $50k on top of that. So, what do you need to know about the RAM 1500? Our full debrief will come later on, but for now here’s some of our first impressions.

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That’s mainly to do with the thing under the bonnet. Australia get much more choice when it comes to the 1500 model. Along with the six models both markets share (four Express models including the ‘Black Pack’ and two Laramie models) Australians also get the option of choosing different axle ratios – either the standard 3.92 or the optional 3.21. All models get the same Hemi V8 (producing 291kW at 5600rpm and 556Nm at 3950rpm), and unsurprisingly it’s a charming thing to toy with. But, it’s noticeably punchier with the 3.21 axle ratio fitted. And all 1500s coming to New Zealand will have this ratio as standard because, according to RAM, we love grunt. It’s quicker off the mark (it’ll do the 0–100km/h sprint in less than eight seconds), and to our ears it even made the engine sound a little richer. The only gripe is that towing capacity shrinks with our 3.21 axle ratio from 4500kg to 3500kg. But, if you inquire with RAM about wanting a 3.92 instead, they could be open to doing a deal ... And those wanting a diesel should just sit tight. There’s one on the way.

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great fit and finish, and they remained creak-free throughout the day despite some spirited off-roading shaking things up a touch.

How’s the branding

The amount of badges and logos plastered all over the 1500 is incredible. Americans love their use of vehicles as symbols of self, so of course it’s natural for a product like the 1500 to scream its presence from the roof-tops. But even along that narrative it’s pretty extreme. Take the cabin, for instance. Along with the RAM logo on the steering wheel there’s also: A RAM logo above the speedo and tacho. Logos on the doormats. A sly logo, peeking over the top of the dash. Another over the top of the huge central arm rest. On top of those, the Laramie also gets these pressed into the seats. And finally there’s another Laramie logo on the passenger side of the dashboard.

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It still drives like a truck

The end of American cabins as we know them?

Cabins in American cars have always copped flack for perceived cheapness, generally regarding material quality and fit and finish. The 1500’s cabin though is probably one of the most well thought out interior spaces we’ve seen in a long time. Storage and space (including in the second row) is unsurprisingly immense. But, it’s the barrage of little touches that help take it a step above. There’s a little ridged section in the centre console that phones can be perched on (it even includes apertures for plugs to

flow through), and through the RAM U-Connect system you can even switch between using two paired phones while on the run.

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Just staying with the interior for a second. Switching a predominantly left-hand drive vehicle to being right-hand drive markets like New Zealand is pretty finicky work. And there’s only one place in all of Australia is officially authorised to do it — Socobell. And their work is exceptional. The dashboards in our test trucks had

While the rest of the motoring world is trying its darnedest to be future facing with implementation of the latest and greatest tech, the 1500 sticks with the tried and true. Probably to its own benefit. Granted it’s still packed to the rafters with kit, including cylinder de-activation, electronic brake distribution, braking assist, and both trailer brake and trailer sway control. But fundamentally, the RAM 1500 is still an old-school, dual cab body-on-frame, beast of a thing. The recirculating ball steering is sharp enough to guide the brute effectively, but it’s balanced out with bouncing suspension that constantly begs for some all-balancing payload with each and every bump in the road. Typical fare from most work horses.

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dium heat. Sauté the courgette slices briefly to soften, season, then set aside. Add the garlic and onion to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until soft. Add the tomatoes, stock and oregano. Simmer for 15 minutes until reduced to a thick tomato sauce. Taste and season as required. ■ Cut the schnitzel into desired serving sizes then season with

salt and pepper. Dust each piece in the flour, dip in the egg mixture and coat well with the breadcrumbs. ■ Heat 1cm of oil in a pan over high heat. Quickly shallow fry the schnitzels, a couple at a time, until golden on both sides. Set aside on paper towels. Arrange the schnitzels on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Top each one with a large spoonful of the tomato sauce, a few slices of courgette, a sprinkle of parmesan and a few slices of cheddar cheese. ■ Grill for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden. Top with fresh basil and serve with a green salad and toasted wholemeal garlic pita bread. Recipe courtesy of www.recipes.co.nz Beef + Lamb New Zealand

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End of life bill – let’s get talking T

here was a meeting in Ashburton earlier this week that laid bare the bones of a subject that could become part of the future of every New Zealander. Around 90 people turned out to hear what two politicians thought about an issue that for too long has lay buried under the “too hot to handle” blanket. That issue goes by a few names – the right to die, dying with dignity, voluntary euthanasia. It’s a subject many feel uncomfortable with, but it’s a subject whose time has come. And it’s come at the urging of one of our younger politicians, ACT’s David Seymour. On Monday night Ashburtoni-

ans had a chance to find out what the bill – if it is ever passed into law – could mean, an opportunity to ask questions, to get answers and to understand how what is known as the end of life bill would work. They also had an opportunity to hear the case against interfering with the dying process. It was an opportunity to gather

the facts against a future when this bill may put the terminally ill in charge of their dying. Of course the option to choose the time of your death would need to be wrapped in water-tight safeguards. And they’re there in the bill’s current form. The fine print is dense and the circumstances in which a person could choose to end their life are very, very few. And that’s as it should be. If it’s passed those conditions may become even tougher. Of course there’s the fear that the end of life bill could open the door to other forms of “legal” death, euthanasia of the old or the disabled. That’s what the safeguards are for and those fears

must be allayed. Yes, it’s a bill that brings with it a whole raft of concerns. Yes, it’s a bill that may never make it past its next stage, but it’s a bill that raises a subject for a discussion that must be had. And it’s clear that it’s a discussion people want to have. When the bill was sent out for public comment, a record number of submissions were received – 35,000. These are being heard by members of the select committee on a country-wide tour. The subject is uncomfortable, but let’s get talking. Let’s not shy away from it, let’s make it our mission to be informed.

This is about giving people with a “terminal illness or a grievous and irremediable medical condition” the option of requesting assisted dying. It’s about having compassion and it’s about dying with dignity. It’s an option very few would ever opt for, but it’s an option we should have available. Who knows how any one of us would act, what we’d decide if we knew our final days were going to be spend in unbearable suffering. We have endless options when it comes to how we live our lives; we should have all options when it comes to how those lives end. It’s about choice. Let’s get talking.

half a century. In 1997, Prince Charles brought Princess Diana home for the last time, escorting the body of his former wife to a Britain that was shocked, grief-stricken and angered by her death in a Paris traffic accident earlier that day. Ten years ago: With Hurricane Gustav approaching New Orleans, Mayor Ray Nagin pleaded with the last of its residents to get out, imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on those who were staying and warned looters they would be sent directly to prison. Five years ago: Short of support at home and allies abroad, President Barack Obama stepped

back from a missile strike against Syria and instead asked Congress to support a strike against President Bashar Assad’s regime for suspected use of chemical weapons. British television interviewer David Frost, 74, died aboard a cruise ship bound for the Mediterranean. One year ago: The Trump administration ordered Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and offices in Washington and New York, intensifying tensions between Washington and Moscow; Russia was given 48 hours to comply. Iraq’s prime minister said the northern town of Tal Afar had been “fully liberated” from the

Islamic State group after a nearly two-week operation. Today’s birthdays: Japanese monster movie actor Katsumi Tezuka (Godzilla) is 106. Actor Warren Berlinger is 81. Rock musician Jerry Allison (Buddy Holly and the Crickets) is 79. Actor Jack Thompson is 78. Violinist Itzhak Perlman is 73. Singer Van Morrison is 73. Rock musician Rudolf Schenker (The Scorpions) is 70. Actor Richard Gere is 69. Actor Stephen Henderson is 69. Olympic gold medal track and field athlete Edwin Moses is 63. Rock singer Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze) is 61. Rock musician Gina Schock (The Go-Go’s) is 61. Singer

Tony DeFranco (The DeFranco Family) is 59. Rhythm-and-blues musician Larry Waddell (Mint Condition) is 55. Actor Jaime P. Gomez is 53. Rock musician Greg Richling (Wallflowers) is 48. Actor Zack Ward is 48. Golfer Padraig Harrington is 47. Actor Chris Tucker is 46. Actress Sara Ramirez is 43. Rhythm-and-blues singer Tamara (Trina & Tamara) is 41. Thought for today: “Good people are good because they’ve come to wisdom through failure. We get very little wisdom from success, you know.” – William Saroyan, American author and playwright (born this date in 1908, died 1981). – AP

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, August 31, the 243rd day of 2018. There are 122 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On August 31, 1972, at the Munich Summer Olympics, American swimmer Mark Spitz won his fourth and fifth gold medals in the 100-metre butterfly and 800-metre freestyle relay; Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut won gold medals in floor exercise and the balance beam. On this date: In 1886, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.3 devastated Charleston, South Carolina, killing at least 60 people, according to the US Geological Survey. In 1939, the first issue of Marvel Comics, featuring the Human Torch, was published by Timely Publications in New York. In 1954, Hurricane Carol hit the north-eastern Atlantic states; Connecticut, Rhode Island and part of Massachusetts bore the brunt of the storm, which resulted in some 70 deaths. In 1969, boxer Rocky Marciano died in a light airplane crash in Iowa, a day before his 46th birthday. In 1980, Poland’s Solidarity labour movement was born with an agreement signed in Gdansk that ended a 17-day-old strike. In 1986, 82 people were killed when an Aeromexico jetliner and a small private plane collided over Cerritos, California. The Soviet passenger ship Admiral Nakhimov collided with a merchant vessel in the Black Sea, causing both to sink; up to 448 people reportedly died. In 1987, the Michael Jackson album Bad was released by Epic Records. In 1991, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan declared their independence, raising to 10 the number of republics seeking to secede from the Soviet Union. In 1994, the Irish Republican Army declared a ceasefire. Russia officially ended its military presence in the former East Germany and the Baltics after

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Is our environment too PC for our children?

ast week I stumbled across a story about a principal from a Christchurch primary school who has said pupils could choose whether to participate in cross country and forcing kids to do things they didn’t want to do was not fair on the wee darlings. He wasn’t on his own either, other Canterbury primary schools are choosing to make cross country optional to save children the embarrassment of competing. He said something along the lines of forcing kids to do something they didn’t want to do wasn’t beneficial for them. I’m still trying to figure out exactly why this has rarked me up so much. A small bit of me worries that it’s because I was bloody made to do them and so should they be. In all honesty I didn’t enjoy doing any one of the cross country races that I was made to do and I remember finishing last equal with a group of mates after we walked most of the way of one of them. But you know what, I don’t spend every

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waking hour worrying about it or have ANY emotional scars for them. Mostly I’m convinced it’s because I’m worried about our PC environment we are creating for kids. I have a series of questions for these principals. If the children don’t want to attend school, should they be made to? If the children are concerned poor marks may embarrass them, should they be allowed to skip the test? If there is a chance they miss out on a job to someone else competing for it, should they not bother applying? If after a week of working, they decide they don’t really like it that much, should they just

quit and go on the dole? Stop with all this namby-pamby PC crap already! I’m sorry to say, but life is about competing a lot of the time. The universe backed me up this week by dropping the following story in my lap. The unemployed couch potato kidult still living at home at the age of 30 could represent the next stage in human evolution, according to a new theory. A study has uncovered a previously overlooked law of natural selection based on “survival of the slacker”. It suggests that laziness can be a good strategy for ensuring the survival of individuals, species and even whole groups of species. And although the research was based on lowly molluscs living on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean, the authors believe they may have stumbled on a general principle that could apply to higher animals – including landdwelling vertebrates. It’s a sign! I would love to see more schools like Queenstown

Primary School and their sport co-ordinator Paula Nicholls who said cross country was compulsory and encouraged goal setting. “We use it to promote resilience and perseverance and for our kids to set goals.” Or at the very least do what Remarkables Primary School has done, they introduced an optional and shorter fun run this year as an alternative to the competitive cross country for Year 5 to 8 pupils. I know there is a lot of anxiety in our kids these days and I’m not saying don’t look after them, I’m just worried we are wrapping them up in so much cotton wool that we are actually feeding the beast. Till next week Hoo roo, Phill Hooper Nearly 50-year-old kidult Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Downgrade ‘done deal’ Fonterra is expected to downgrade its $7.00/kg milk price when it updates the forecast over the next few days. The co-op, under its DIRA legislation, has to update its milk price every three months. The last forecast for 2018/19 was issued late in May. “Based on results since they opened at $7.00/kg, a downgrade is largely a done deal,” ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny said. “The debate is around to what number Fonterra moves – a market consensus has formed at around $6.40 to $6.50 kg,” he said. At that level, though, the majority of farmers would still be in the black, Penny said. At the last GlobalDairyTrade auction whole milk powder – a key driver of the milk price – traded at $US2833 a tonne – down 10 per cent on its June traded price. Earlier this month, Fonterra announced a revision to its forecast for the 2017/18 season just passed, shaving 5c off the price to $6.70/kg in order to support the coop’s balance. Milk is Fonterra’s biggest input cost and high milk prices, while beneficial to farmers, can hurt the co-op’s bottom line. Fonterra’s balance was already under pressure from the legal settlement to French food group Danone and the impairment of its investment in China’s Beingmate. The co-op said at the time that $6.70/kg remained a strong milk price, historically. The next GDT auction is due on Wednesday. - NZME

The government will look at concerns raised by regional development minister Shane Jones about the big Australianowned banks pulling out of rural New Zealand. Jones, who has already had run-ins with Air New Zealand and The Warehouse for their treatment of regional New Zealand, hit out at the banks yesterday morning. He told RNZ that the Aussie banks take a “skinflint” approach to regional New Zealand. “They export $5 billion overseas ... their profits over the last 10 years have grown by 75 per cent,” he said. - NZME

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Property developer and brothel owner John Chow says he’s interested in running for the Auckland mayoralty. Mayoral elections in the country’s biggest city are coming up next year. Incumbent mayor Phil Goff is expected to run again. But Chow – who owns the Chow Group with his brother Michael – has indicated his interest. “Is it time for the Asian community of Auckland to nominate a candidate for mayor? I could well be armtwisted to put my name forward, if there is enough interest,” Chow said. - NZME

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Chow eyes mayoralty

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arkets showed no signs of slowing down this week, with the local bourse closing above 9300 for the first time – despite the exchange being closed for most of Tuesday following a technical glitch. Playing catch-up on Wednesday, the index jumped 1.6 per cent, marking its biggest gain since Trump’s election. Within the index, Synlait Milk, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Scales and Delegat all closed at all-time highs, while Auckland Airport and Trade Me hit 52-week highs. The NZX 50 wasn’t the only index to reach a new high. In the US, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both beat records on news that the United States and Mexico had struck a deal over the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), after months of negotiations between the two countries. The new agreement, which Trump has called The United States-Mexico Trade Agreement, is expected to last 16 years and will be reviewed every six years pending its approval by Congress. Despite the development with Mexico, trade will remain at the forefront, as negotiations with Canada, China and Europe are yet to be negotiated. A surge in tech shares also bolstered the US indices, with Apple and Amazon rising to an all-time highs. Additionally, business confidence in the US reached an 18- year high during the month of August.

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Back home, business confidence fell further this week, dropping a further 5 points to a net 50 per cent of respondents reporting they expect general business conditions to deteriorate in the year ahead. Business confidence is at decade lows since the Labour Party took the helm in October. In a bid to encourage optimism, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the formation of the Business Advisory Council, led by Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon. Luxon is set to advise Ardern on major issues facing the economy with the hopes of building a closer relationship between business and confidence. The local reporting season came to an end this week. Apple grower, Scales, reaffirmed operating earnings guidance of between $58m and $65m and said it expects to be at the top end of that range. The company reported a 9 per cent increase in total own grown export volumes at Mr Apple, after the challenging season in 2017. Managing director Andy Borland said the company continued to benefit from ongoing investment in the Middle East and China markets and strong demand from Europe, delivering an

overall increase in apple prices. However, he anticipates some softening of demand for the conclusion of the season. Tourism Holdings saw its share price drop following its full year result. Net profit came in at the lower end of guidance and the company pointed to a change in strategy with a focus on offshore opportunities. Meanwhile, Port of Tauranga posted record annual earnings driven by increased volumes across all major cargo categories. Export logs were up 14.3 per cent in volume, while dairy products were up by 4.0 per cent. Looking ahead, the company said it plans for further expansion in capacity. Pay TV operator, Sky TV saw its share price drop this week following its result last Friday. The embattled company reported a 2.6 per cent increase in underlying profit but announced an impairment of goodwill and lost a further 50,000 subscribers. Z Energy announced it will acquire a 70.1 per cent shareholding in Flick Energy for $46m. Flick Energy was the first power company in the country to offer customers wholesale prices for electricity. The investment brings together an electricity industry disruptor and NZ’s largest transport energy company. Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners. This article should not be deemed as advice. Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

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10 33188 Goldstar Bindi 17.57

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Weather: Drizzle DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:12PM

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARRY CLEEVE DASH $1,365, C0, 295m

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CAROL’S TAB CLENDON INN SPRINT

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KOLORFUL KANVAS CHRISTCHURCH CLASSIC HEAT 3

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$3,095, R/Aq, 520m

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THE TURF BAR DASH

$1,685, C2, 295m

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L Waretini J McInerney A Lee J McInerney M Grant J Dunn M Grant S & B Evans G Cleeve J Jopson

FOX & FERRET @ THE PALMS STAKES $2,390, C0, 520m

R Wales J Dunn J & D Fahey J McInerney A Waretini L Waretini Hart & Taylor L Waretini M Flipp S & B Evans

LIVAMOL SPRINT

$1,685, C2, 295m

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A Lee M Grant L Waretini S & B Evans J McInerney B Pringle B Dann M Grant G Cleeve J Jopson

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Weather: Few Showers clearing DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 4:39PM

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5:59PM

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ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS WANGANUI C2

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WANGANUI CHRONICLE C2

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3 4 1 2

$1,685, C2, 305m Trainer

18672 Celestial Action 17.82 14652 Plan Stan 17.96 44154 Uno Eleven 17.75 12137 Bigtime Hunter 17.58 51247 Nippa-A-Spot 18.00 54532 Bigtime Champ 17.66 86128 Tammy’s Fire 17.91 81745 Spot Woodstock 17.86 26643 Bigtime Panther 18.03

$2,860, C2, 520m

A Turnwald J & D Bell L Cole M Roberts M Roberts B Mitchell J & D Bell N Udy L Cole S Kite

J P PRINT PETONE C5

$2,860, C5, 305m

L Cole W Kite M Flipp L Cole M Gowan J & D Bell L Cole L Cole

LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C3

$3,325, C3, 520m

L Cole J & D Bell J McInerney A Turnwald L Cole L Cole L Cole L Cole M Roberts L Cole

AON CPF C2

$1,685, C2, 305m

J Hunt L Pearce N Udy L Cole J McInerney S Lozell M Flipp Kettlewell & Phillips L Cole

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 2 4 5 1 6 7 4 8 9 10

PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C3/4 $4,030, C3/4, 520m

L Cole L Cole A Turnwald M Roberts L Cole A Turnwald L Cole L Cole L Cole G & S Fredrickson

THE ROCK 95.2FM C5

$4,735, C5, 520m

L Cole L Cole A Turnwald B Marsh M Flipp A Turnwald L Cole L Cole

HATRICK DASH C3/4

$2,390, C3/4, 305m

3412X Cawbourne Dora 17.60 64315 Alamein Lady 17.79 28167 Cawbourne Chezzy 17.74 56631 So Over It 17.49 26621 Butterball 17.59 62326 Missing Allegro 17.62 8X712 It’s A Threat nwtd 41574 Bigtime Blue 17.36 88524 Cosmic Odette 17.59 55788 Mahala Bay 17.75

M Flipp Kettlewell & Phillips N Udy C Morris M Gowan G & S Fredrickson A Turnwald L Cole J McInerney Howe & Woods

BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C3/4

$2,390, C3/4, 305m

42717 King’s Call 17.48 11152 Cawbourne Liz 17.62 X5846 Sedgebrook Babe 17.28 372F3 Hip Hop Rapper 17.49 47318 Sozin’s Noir 17.71 14432 Bigtime Doug 17.28 15734 Bigtime Minnie 17.61 28716 Jinja Loren 17.63 34565 Bigtime Conrad 17.57 55788 Mahala Bay 17.75

R Waite M Roberts F Kite B Marsh J McInerney L Cole L Cole Ross & Voyce G & S Fredrickson Howe & Woods

b M8 Addington Harness Today at Addington

2 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4 10 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 4 10 11 12 13

Barrier

1 2 3 4

C Butt M Hurrell (J) J Dunn S Ottley B Orange R May J W Cox J Curtin A Lethaby

B Laughton (J)

CANTERBURY STANDARDBRED BREEDERS PACE

$10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+, 2600m

4 Franco Nubolt (1) S McRae Daring Dash (2) C & J DeFilippi 43322 Stately (3) T Bagrie It’s A Shawthing (4) A Stuart 008 Billie Jean (5) J Harrington 398X7 Buildinganempire (6) J McDermott 00759 Don’t Tell Ange (7) A Mugford 2 Melton Reactor (8) M House 30359 Tin Roof Blues (9) C McDowell 34437 Sounds Bettor (10) K O'Reilly Pocket Call 89003 Shining Frost (11) K Cameron 4 Molly Dooker (12) M Jones

6:37PM OPT 803

$10,000, R40-R48., 1980m Driver

29259 Hannah Extreme (21) M House

C D Thornley C DeFilippi J Dunn B Orange S McNally M Williamson M Hurrell (J) J Curtin C McDowell K O'Reilly SCRATCHED R May S Ottley

NEVELE R MOBILE PACE

$10,000, R53-R58., 1980m

66622 Kamwood Kid (1) M House 71547 Paravani (2) J Curtin 10770 All Nuts N Bolts (3) D Pearce 22231 Franco Riot (4) J & A Lethaby

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4 1 3 2

1 4 2 3 3 4 5 1 6 2 7 8 9 10

B Orange J Curtin E Barron (J) A Lethaby

J Morrison (J) S O'Reilly (J) O Thornley (J) K Tomlinson (J)4 L McKay (J) R Heads (J) M Hurrell (J) E Barron (J) K Butt (J) S Tomlinson (J)3 B Laughton (J) J Harrington (J) L Lester (J) C Purvis (J)

ALABAR MOBILE PACE

$10,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+., 1980m

R May J Morrison (J) B Orange M Edmonds S Ottley2 M Williamson 1 P Court K Tomlinson (J)4 T Trathen

Barrier

Ava Adore (21) W Smith

K Cox1

ALLIED SECURITY MAURICE HOLMES VASE PACE 3 $30,000, FFA, 2600m

12262 Forgotten Highway (1) M Kerr 2P4X2 Dream About Me (2) Purdon/Rasmussen 77X44 Don Domingo (3) K Barron 24X16 Letspendanitetogetha (4) R Dunn 332X3 Captain Dolmio (5) R Dunn 411X1 Thefixer (6) Purdon/Rasmussen X1474 Classie Brigade (7) N McGrath 1121X Alta Orlando (u1) R Dunn

8:32PM 807

OPT

$10,000, 4YO+ R40-R58 JUN.D, 2600m

46223 Three Ideas (1) G & N Hope 4 Chatty Man (2) P Court 2 Gran Chico (3) N McGrath 900X0 Dynamite Paul (4) M Edmonds 2X Hilarious Prince (5) J Harrington 76507 Stoppitt (6) G Anderson 6 New Release (7) P Court 638X0 Katies Nightmare (8) B Mowbray 8X056 Dadndave (9) T Trathen

8:03PM OPT 806

S Ottley T Williams S McNally4 R May2 M Anderson N Rasmussen B Orange J Dunn

GRAHAM SANDFORD APPRECIATION MOBILE PACE

$14,400, R59-R90., 1980m

98241 The Golden Boy (1) R Holmes 759X4 Goodlookin Chick (2) N McGrath 4X836 Gypsy’s Choice (3) B Mowbray 11946 Ohoka Johnny (4) T Bagrie 14600 Highland Reign (5) B Negus 35211 Saying Grace (6) G & N Hope 23623 Wrangler (7) R Dunn 62151 Go Davey (8) D Taylor 253X5 Baileys Knight (9) J Harrington P0X54 Malik (u1) P Court Barrier

R Holmes N McGrath M Williamson M Hurrell (J) S O'Reilly (J)2 R May J Dunn3 C DeFilippi S Ottley B Orange

8:57PM OPT 808

9:22PM 809

9 GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS LTD SHOW DAY MOBILE PACE 1

1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 10 11 12 2 13

WOODLANDS MOBILE PACE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS JUNIOR DRIVERS PACE

5117X Di Caprio (1) B O'Meara 43473 Sheez Good (2) P O'Reilly 95073 Awaytocullect (3) R Thornley 56519 Queen Of Glory (4) B Negus 46854 Martin John (5) A Stuart 14387 Rainy River (6) C McDowell 44X16 First Class Lady (7) R Todd 03X22 Hit The Sky (8) T Barron 4X852 Christmas Toyboy (9) B White 35277 Better Decision (10) K Barron 41275 Flamboyant (11) S Blake 25621 Nucleus VC (12) C & J DeFilippi 54155 Sans Le Sou (13) D Alfeld 5050X Senorita Margarita (14) B Negus

August 31

43362 Locked Out Of Heaven (1) C Butt 00547 Bettor Backim (2) S Blake 00838 Donegal Carnbouy (3) L Jones 88346 Immortal Change (4) M Jones 20623 Eastwood Chieftain (5) D Pearce 00917 Opawa Mach (6) K Cameron 42294 One Direction (7) L Prendergast X5674 Motoring Major (8) J Curtin 01009 Ildivo (9) S Hale

6:09PM OPT 802

OPT

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 4-5-6-7-8-9

PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1193m; Weather: Drizzle clearing DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 5:43PM OPT 801

7:34PM 805

OPT

J Dunn J W Cox M Williamson L McKay (J)1 S Tomlinson (J)3

Barrier

1 2 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 4 8 9 10 11 12 3 13 14

$2,035, C3, 305m

J McInerney Kettlewell & Phillips L Cole Agent & Williams C Morris L Cole J McInerney D Edlin Kettlewell & Phillips J & D Bell

34611 De Lancome (5) R Dunn 51X Voodoo Prince (6) M House 0659X Quite Ideal (7) B Mowbray 80140 Maninthemirror (8) M Jones 046P1 Robyn’s Gem (u1) M Jones

7:05PM OPT 804

2 3 WANGANUI TOYOTA C3 1

17128 Bigtime Wendle 30.10 37381 Bigtime Tears 29.84 42122 Nature’s Gent 29.68 38641 Tyson’s Quest 30.12 36233 Idol Tom 30.30 24424 Arden Emgrand 30.05 24737 Bigtime Twinkle 30.51 41365 Djay Dynamix 30.13

9:10PM

A Turnwald L Cole G & S Fredrickson J McInerney Kettlewell & Phillips D Edlin M Flipp N Udy Agent & Williams J & D Bell

71872 Lucky Sunday 17.97 36513 Ivanhov 17.75 22683 Bigtime Steve 17.79 41457 Guru’s Choice 17.87 87775 Kirkham Jasper 17.60 25624 Bigtime Autumn 17.87 33515 Sozin’s Fortune 18.11 52517 Naharis 17.73 38318 Alamein Stryda 17.88 37438 Polly The Dolly 17.71

8:42PM 1 2 3 4 4 5 3 6 1 7 2 8 9 10

5 6 7 8 9

1 4

$2,035, C3, 305m

X5186 Bigtime Phantom 29.98 46758 Bigtime Jason 30.06 53676 Cawbourne Palmer 30.37 14114 Dyna Vernon 30.36 7766X Bigtime Bucko 30.14 32313 Waitohi nwtd 85748 Bigtime Forest 30.20 83864 Bigtime Liam 30.11 65281 Blazin’ Audrey nwtd 55388 Bigtime Coffee 30.28

7:44PM

1 4 3

J McInerney

FIRST SECURITY C3

15413 Tommy The Jett nwtd 54671 Bigtime Spark 17.76 32167 Bigtime Emjay nwtd 78416 Homebush Minnie 17.61 34383 Alamein Tane 17.86 32375 Mitsuta 17.63 22323 Cawbourne Stick 17.54 17422 Bacon My Heart 17.79 14556 Guru Secret 17.67 74674 Three Amigos 17.55

8:13PM

Today at Hatrick Raceway

$3,095, R/Aq, 520m

J McInerney J & D Fahey R Wales J McInerney J McInerney R Wales M Grant J & D Fahey S & B Evans S & B Evans

$1,685, C2, 295m

64 Eye Star nwtd 66222 Bahama Queen nwtd 2431 Opawa Viking nwtd 46238 Ben Vane King nwtd 37 Haze Adams nwtd 53 Little Secret nwtd 33344 Blue Sky nwtd 7 Heated Threat nwtd 47663 Zara Cheebee nwtd 8 Goldstar Major nwtd

3:26PM

KOLORFUL KANVAS CHRISTCHURCH CLASSIC HEAT 2

15221 Opawa Hilary 30.32 52341 Zefside nwtd 31112 Know Shame 30.22 3111 Manooka 30.57 74727 Bashful Buffy 31.09 66835 Goldstar Hurley 31.11 42355 Sozin’s Emperor nwtd 65428 Go Brat 30.16 38538 Goldstar Whitey 31.16 58467 Goldstar Charger 31.01

2:32PM

4 1

13556 Homebush Izzy nwtd 42117 Opawa Lara 30.64 24211 Born Quick 30.66 46514 Elland Road nwtd 77365 Cosmic Ruben nwtd 217 Idol Duke 31.20 5X11 Long Live Love nwtd 6552X Gazza’s Girl nwtd 38538 Goldstar Whitey 31.16 58467 Goldstar Charger 31.01

2:15PM

$2,390, C0, 520m

5511 Opawa Mason 30.46 57388 Homebush Maycee nwtd 65481 Chunk nwtd 3315 Know Talent 30.78 24316 Opawa Henry 30.65 13 Goldstar Captain 30.80 21311 Puzzle Tin 30.48 21461 Malaga Molly 30.58 38538 Goldstar Whitey 31.16 58467 Goldstar Charger 31.01

1:57PM 1 3 2 4 3 4 5 6 2 7 1 8 9 10

ANGLER’S ARMS TAVERN STAKES

73126 Goldstar Galaxie 17.66 82634 Gordy Junior 17.51 31352 Hear This nwtd 31346 Okuku Mistress 17.85 42621 Black Dan 17.60 1 Neelix 17.34 64235 Homebush Scribe 17.36 23121 Homebush Razor 17.72 34723 Goldstar Bryton 17.76 27748 Jinja Cody 17.41

1:40PM

J McInerney J McInerney J McInerney J & D Fahey J Dunn S & B Evans A Lee C Roberts C Roberts J McInerney

52262 Tianyu nwtd 73355 Our Greg nwtd 4443X Bertie Allen nwtd 87 Jay Spencer nwtd 432 Ohoka Carsen nwtd 6 Cisco Reign nwtd 42262 Mr. Chang nwtd 457 Goldstar Trooper nwtd 85576 Jay Grim nwtd 8 Goldstar Major nwtd

1:22PM

1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3 2 1

15333 Cold Affair 17.48 68486 Jealous Much 17.62 44218 Come Sunday 17.35 86327 Shanly Star 17.39 83158 Smash Ocean 17.50 12111 Pita Ramos 17.37 36X62 Smash Lilly 17.29 75515 Goldstar Power 17.51 73375 Know Logic 17.44 14275 Epic Rose 17.50

3:08PM

1 $1,450, C1, 295m 4 S Hindson 3

33224 Giancana 17.36 51 Gotcha Aussie 17.87 47478 Eyrewell Tango 17.38 2117 Business Ethics 17.52 83157 It’s A Joke nwtd 13332 Homebush Pete nwtd 4X231 High Violet 17.40 63741 Okuku Maree 17.61 34723 Goldstar Bryton 17.76 385F4 Homebush Tasha 17.59

12:47PM

1 2 2 3 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10

10 63576 Homebush Bailey 17.70

S & B Evans

CRATE & BARREL HOTEL SPRINT

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4 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

HARAS DES TROTTEURS HANDICAP TROT

$10,000, R48-R70 DiscrHcp, 2600m

88956 Rachmaninov (1) T Grant 810 Take After Me (2) G Scott 79012 Lovey Dovey Moment (3) H Westrum 75X33 Stellar Success (4) M Heenan 10X Majestic Galleon (5) B Mowbray 1652X Zsa Zoe (6) K Ford 60866 Tehoro Dazzle (7) R Holmes 55548 Borntobeastar (u1) R Dunn 56845 Tessa’s Rocket (u2) R Rennie 16557 Speedy Command (1) T Trathen Rum In The Sun 42165 Trick Star (1) B White 34192 Tijuana Taxi (u1) C Harrison

T Grant4 S Ottley J Keast G O'Reilly B Mowbray K Tomlinson (J)3 R Holmes2 J Dunn R Close4 B Orange SCRATCHED S McNally M Williamson

$10,000, R49-R52., 1980m

51686 Jungle Gem (1) B Borcoskie 24200 Just Dance (2) C Dalgety 17932 Delightful Tanner (3) K Cox 12380 Doctor Tim (4) G Anderson 08881 Scotlynn Justis (5) D Taylor 570X8 Frankie Jones (6) R Holmes 31495 Cheezel (7) B Fahey 70X84 Warloch (8) M House 63923 Trailer Park Girl (9) S Dolan Barrier

B Borcoskie S Ottley K Cox R May M Williamson R Holmes J Morrison (J) B Orange T Williams

c M4

Hastings Races Tomorrow at Hastings

3 September 1

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1700m; Straight: 375m; Rail: True | 2mm rain 2 1 last 24 hours; Weather: Fine 0 DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:20PM OPT 401

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 4-5-6-7-8-9

2 REDWOOD TROPHY

$22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 1 25832 Gorbachev (6) 60 B Newman 2 7X614 Look Out (8) 60 P Nelson 1 3 53321 Lothbrok (12) 59 M Ivil 4 X9104. Zed Leppelin (13) 59 Thompson/Brown 1 5 03081 Aongatete Express (1) 58.5 G Alton 6 X0071 Revolution (2) 58.5 P Nelson 1 1 7 X0310 Shockwave (15) 58 M & K Murdoch 2 8 14956 The Cossack (3) 58 J Bary 1 9 28107 Donardo (7) 57.5 L de Lautour 10 62837 Veracious (14) 57 D Parry 4 11 57684 Diehard (16) 57 Baker/Forsman 12 8X893 My Tommy (4) 56.5 T Symes 1 13 63297. Unveiling (11) 56.5 A Browne 3 14 23093 En Suite (10) 54.5 K Myers 15 0X800 Miss Interpreted (9) 54 S Mercer 16 90X0X Swiss Elle (5) 54 P Peake

C O'Beirne (a3) J Riddell J Waddell D Turner C Johnson J Parkes3 L Innes T Harris S McKay W Pinn (a3)4 M Cameron1 L Allpress0 C Lammas0 R Myers0

T Allan

GUARDIAN

12:55PM OPT 402

WEEKEND RACING GUIDE

HASTINGS - HEART OF HAWKE’S BAY 1200

$30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1200m

1 X9025. Mighty Solomon (4) 61 L Latta 2 X111X Mihaul (3) 60 M & K Murdoch 3 114X Te Akau Shark (7) 60 J Richards 4 1325X Gift Of Power (8) 59 T Rogerson 5 6012X Stratocaster (5) 59 E & D Browne 6 3186X Indecision (2) 58.5 T Pike 7 03321 Stradivarius (6) 58.5 L Somervell 8 5207X Barcelo (1) 57.5 P McKay 9 1526X Livin’ On A Prayer (10) 57 W Hillis 4 10 1X17X Rayas (9) 55.5 S Brown 11 3140X Flamingo (11) 55 D & E Haworth

T Johnson (a2) L Innes S Rusof C Johnson J Riddell J Bayliss J Waddell S McKay C Lammas D Turner R Myers

1 3 2

1:30PM 403

OPT

PREAKNESS,BELMONT STAKES & CUBA WITH WHEELS 1200 $22,500, SP COND, 1200m

1 3382X Matuzalem (15) 57 P McKay S McKay 2 2X20X Fearless (12) 57 D & E Haworth R Myers 3 56X33 Benson (10) 57 N Marshall J Parkes 4 4 Christiano (11) 57 T Bishop T Johnson (a2) 5 539. I Walk Alone (7) 57 C Isdale T Allan 6 57 Yes Boy (6) 57 B Thurlow J Riddell 7 2X3X8 Callista (4) 55 G Georgetti A Shin (a4) 8 6238X Thelma (13) 55 J Bary 1 C Johnson 9 34. Keltic Rockstar (2) 55 D Caskey L Allpress 10 7X486. La Turque (5) 55 S Brown D Turner 11 580X Balanto (9) 55 K Little W Pinn (a3) 12 37X89 Tipperary Mary (1) 55 J Wallace S Weatherley (a) 2 13 3X22. Mexican Tycoon (14) 54.5 Baker/Forsman M Cameron 1 14 22X Langkawi (3) 54.5 P McKay C Lammas 4 15 92X Harbourside (8) 54.5 T Pike S Rusof

2:05PM 404

OPT

PAUL BAYES LIVESTOCK MILE

$25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1600m

1 X20X1. Aim Smart (3) 60 L Brennan 2 100X7 Angel In Bluejeans (7) 59.5 M Falconer 3 161X0 Mental Telepathy (2) 59.5 Baker/Forsman 4 1550X High Spirits (6) 58.5 J Bary 1 5 13331 Centre Attention (9) 58.5 G Innes 4 6 61025 Impulsive Habit (1) 58.5 L Somervell 2 7 46123 Ohceedee (13) 58.5 S Cole 8 X1647 Bluetwentytwo (11) 58 J Collett 9 X7231 Durham (14) 58 N Connors 10 52736 Big Ben (5) 57.5 O Duffy 11 X0X15 Fogarty Fegen (4) 57.5 A Fieldes 12 2931X Narvick (12) 57.5 S Cole 13 33635 Pincanto (8) 54 P & T Ebbett 14 X088X Marty O’Ceirin (10) 54 S Cookson

1 3

2:42PM OPT 405

EL ROCA - SIR COLIN MEADS TROPHY

$50,000, 3YO SW+P, 1200m

1 5713X Sir Nate (1) 59.5 L Latta 2 X1213 Cyber Attack (3) 58.5 T Pike 3 3 3412X Qiji Express (5) 57.5 Baker/Forsman 4 3X46X Masque (8) 57.5 T Rogerson 5 1 Tiny Terror (9) 57.5 Moroney/Gerard 6 22X Cavallo Veloce (10) 56 P McKay 1 7 5335X King Louis (7) 56 J Bary 1 8 26X4 Sagunto (2) 56 P McKay 9 45 After You (6) 56 G Innes 4 10 1X Stella Noire (11) 55.5 T Pike 11 Allacciato (4) 54 Lowry/Cullen 1

3:15PM 406

OPT

J Parkes V Colgan M Cameron S Weatherley (a) J Bayliss S McKay C Johnson C Lammas L Allpress L Innes R Myers

RELIABLE MAN TROPHY

$40,000, OPN HCP, 1600m

1 513X0 Charles Road (1) 60.5 O'Sullivan/Scott 2 8402X Zacada (6) 60.5 Baker/Forsman 3 211X7 Ladies First (13) 57.5 A Sharrock 4 4 8220X Five To Midnight (5) 57.5 L Latta 5 1611X Highlad (12) 56.5 Baker/Forsman 6 51698 Nashville (11) 56.5 A Bull 7 9632X Pentathlon (10) 56.5 J Wheeler 8 44386 Ringo (9) 54.5 M Breslin 9 0120X China Star (7) 53.5 L Latta 1 10 677X8 Nymph Monte (8) 53 G Nicholson 11 21171. Big Mike (3) 53 C Phelan 12 0232X Bizzwinkle (2) 53 G Old 13 37241 Glory Days (4) 53 B Thurlow

3 2

3:50PM 407

OPT

S Weatherley (a) M Cameron L Allpress J Parkes J Riddell C O'Beirne (a3) L Innes C Johnson

S MacNab (a2) A Goindasamy (a4) W Pinn (a3) R Myers

TARZINO TROPHY

$200,000, WFA, 1400m

1 8139X Jon Snow (12) 59 Baker/Forsman 2 155X0 Start Wondering (7) 59 E & JJ Rayner 3 27X40 Close Up (1) 59 S Hale 4 3X144. Hiflyer (3) 59 P Lock 5 349X3 Authentic Paddy (13) 59 L Latta 4 6 0417X Ocean Emperor (6) 59 G Hennessy 7 150X6 Seventh Up (11) 59 S Hale 8 2340X Son Of Maher (15) 59 M & M Pitman 9 4946X Wyndspelle (5) 59 Benner/Wynyard 3 10 1141X Scott Base (9) 58.5 Benner/Wynyard 11 X4155 Underthemoonlight (14) 57 K McQuade 12 X1110 New York Minute (16) 57 Baker/Forsman 13 1121X Our Abbadean (2) 57 J Richards 14 1131X Sensible Princess (17) 57 F Auret 2 15 159X1 Melody Belle (8) 56.5 J Richards 1 16 3115X Savvy Coup (10) 56.5 M & M Pitman 0 17 X30X4 Francaletta (4) 57 Baker/Forsman 18 Magnum

4:25PM OPT 408

T Harris L Innes S Weatherley (a) C Lammas L Allpress J Waddell M Cameron R Myers D Bradley G Cooksley J Parkes J Riddell C Johnson T Taiaroa (a4)

M Cameron L Innes J Bayliss J Parkes T Harris S McKay G Cooksley S Weatherley (a) J Waddell V Colgan C Lammas J Riddell R Myers L Allpress S Rusof C Johnson SCRATCHED

SWISS ACE TROPHY

$25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1300m

1 0X61X Beauty Way (16) 60 T Pike 2 2 2112X Hanger (10) 60 James/Wellwood 3 5491X Animator (3) 59.5 B Hawtin 4 32312 Just You (8) 59.5 L Latta 5 2340X Caricature (20) 59 T Pike 6 0112X Itellyouonething (12) 59 C Rauhihi 7 00X46 Batabullet (18) 58.5 J Wallace 8 7381X One Prize One Goal (7) 58.5 L Somervell 9 140X6 Smokin’ Oak (4) 58.5 J Bary 1 10 2310X Soroc (15) 58.5 L Somervell 3 11 1312X Beauden (2) 58 T Rogerson 12 56834 Brother One (9) 58 K Buttimore 13 421X8 Choice Attitude (14) 58 A Greig 14 273X1 Hartley (1) 58 N Connors 4 15 1X14X South Fork (11) 58 J Collett 1 16 9541X Lubaya (6) 56 R Bergerson 0 17 8148X Londaro (17) 57.5 Lowry/Cullen 1 0 18 00019. Itsagem (19) 55.5 L Latta 0 19 1469X She’s Prismatic (5) 55.5 J Price 0 20 9155X Swisswatch (13) 57.5 S Ritchie

J Bayliss L Innes T Johnson (a2) S Rusof T Harris L Allpress S McKay J Waddell J Parkes M Cameron

S MacNab (a2) J Riddell R Myers V Colgan

5:00PM 409

OPT

VET SERVICES HB 1400

$22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m

1 0061X Adonis (10) 60 T Bambry 2 130X0. Decades (8) 60 M Falconer 3 1303X Joe’s Legacy (9) 60 J Price 4 7X0X6 It’s Ben Again (13) 59.5 G Brick 5 725X6 Bushfire (11) 59 T Bambry 2 6 5700X Leading Role (14) 59 G Vile 7 02294 Simply Impeccable (12) 59 D Guy 8 X1330. Braavos (2) 58.5 M & K Murdoch 9 X8919. Sound The Siren (17) 58.5 B Hawtin 10 30147 Thatz Louie (1) 58.5 A Davies 4 11 3129X Podravina (3) 57.5 Baker/Forsman 12 X199X Tuscan Whistler (18) 57.5 S Crawford 13 25991. Glimpse (5) 57 J Bary 1 14 221. My Zed (6) 57 W Marshment 1 15 154X Parvina (7) 57 T Pike 16 10330 Zedabel Lass (16) 56 I G Wyeth 0 17 0070X Cool Hand Duke (4) 56.5 J Bary 1 0 18 98260 Do Ya (15) 54 K Lawrence 19 Pincanto 20 Marty O’Ceirin

c M2

G Cooksley J Waddell S McKay J Riddell J Bayliss D Turner

W Pinn (a3) S Weatherley (a) T Johnson (a2) M Cameron T Harris C Lammas L Allpress V Colgan S Rusof H Durrant (a4) SCRATCHED SCRATCHED

September 1

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Righthanded; Length: 1800m; Straight: 400m; Rail: Out 6m | 17mm rain overnight; Weather: Mainly Fine 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 4-5-6-7-8-9 NORTHLAND RURAL MECHANICAL SERVICES MAIDEN

$10,000, MDN 3YO, 1200m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey

1 37X7X Beastmode (17) 57.5 A Campbell T Thornton 2 X77X2 Hasabro (4) 57.5 S McKee S Spratt 3 3X472 Keep The Cash (20) 57.5 Rae/Williams-Tuhoro 1 J Fawcett (a2) 4 37X5 Capellani (6) 57.5 T Rogerson R Elliot (a1) 5 46. Lord Valentine (14) 57.5 D Hollinshead D Hain 6 Mr Hass (1) 57.5 James/Wellwood J Nason 7 5X Rippa Eagle (9) 57.5 T Pike 8 Sacred Quartz (3) 57.5 T Pike B Grylls 1 9 2. Rocket Fuel (13) 55.5 Richardson/Parker 10 63X Pacific (8) 55.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 A Calder 3 11 546X3 Power Of Strength (5) 55.5 T Rogerson T Yanagida (a4) 12 5X Jacinderella (12) 55.5 S Marsh D Danis (a3) 13 Loose Cannon (16) 55.5 S Marsh M Hills 14 Maison Roxanne (7) 55.5 Ramsay/Ritchie D Johnson 0 15 Let Me Tell Ya (11) 55.5 S Marsh 0 16 Casual Winks (15) 55.5 Rae/Williams-Tuhoro 1 0 17 Viola Vega (18) 55.5 Rae/Williams-Tuhoro 1 0 18 7X Chapeau (19) 55.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 0 19 7 Quintuple Twins (2) 55.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 0 20 7X Hezahoot (10) 57.5 S Marsh

2 4

1:10PM 202

OPT

4 1 2 3

BEAR MORGAN @ HARCOURTS BREAM BAY

$30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 2100m

1 128X1. Greencast (7) 60.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 2 31119. Major Tom (8) 60.5 Rae/Williams-Tuhoro 1 3 13548 Roc de Bank (5) 59.5 C Wood 4 35325 He’s Cavalier (1) 59 J Hatton 5 56202. Jake The Muss (2) 56 Gibbs/Bradley 1 6 X0642 Banrock (4) 54 S & E Clotworthy 7 X7344 Beaufighter (3) 54 Gibbs/Bradley 1 8 25610. Delegate (6) 54 S & E Clotworthy

1:45PM 203

OPT

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

2:20PM 204

HARCOURTS JUST RENTALS

2:59PM 205

OPT

1 3 2 4

HIREPOOL

4 3

1 2 3 4

T Yanagida (a4) L Satherley J Fawcett (a2) R Elliot (a1) D Johnson S Spratt B Grylls T Thornton D Danis (a3)

5:19PM OPT 209

MWIS LAWYERS

$30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1400m

1117X Excalibur (1) 61 S Ritchie 3119X Sasanof’s Hero (4) 60.5 J Collett 1210X Richie McHorse (12) 59 Gibbs/Bradley 1 29X30 Contessa Vanessa (5) 58.5 T Rogerson

E McCall (a4) K Cowan (a3) J Fawcett (a2) R Elliot (a1)

HARCOURTS BREAM BAY

$25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1200m J Nason SCRATCHED D Danis (a3) L Satherley T Thornton D Hain D Johnson B Grylls E McCall (a4) J Fawcett (a2) R Scott (a4) R Elliot (a1) S Spratt A Calder SCRATCHED

POLWARTH DESIGN & WHANGAREI MENSWEAR

b M7 Forbury Park Harness Sunday at Forbury Park

September 2

& Up-R42 SpecHcp, 2200m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

12:52PM OPT 702

3 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

WINNERS MR40–MR42., 2200m

26853 Tom Rule (1) P Robertson 32539 Jamies Bad Boy (2) C Buchan 90966 Master Milano (3) G Telfer 00X99 Rake (4) K Adams 0885X Thisladyrocks (5) G & J Knight 87749 Hans Ideal (6) R Wilson X8709 Aveross Spitfire (7) A Faulks 46665 Better Galleon (8) R Wilson

B Williamson R Close T Williams B Orange R McIlwrick C Ferguson S Ottley S Tomlinson (J)

9 P080X Vincenzo Denario (21) B McLellan 87470 Bicton (22) T May 11 89767 Dreaminsover (u1) S Lock

B McLellan R May N Williamson

2 10

1:27PM OPT 703

I Cameron R Heads (J) S McNally R May K Butt (J) B Orange D D McCormick K Franks J Morrison (J) N Williamson

JUST ESSENCE CATERING PACE $7,000, NON-

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1 2 3 4

FORBURY PARK SPORTS BAR MOBILE PACE

$7,500, R40-R45., 2200m

05666 Motu Speedy Star (1) E Latimer 675X8 Top Brass (2) W Stevenson 2070X Wayward Roc (3) T Stratford 05950 Tetrick (4) B McLellan

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2:02PM OPT 704

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 2 12 3 13 14

3 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

B Laughton (J) J Morrison (J) T Williams B McLellan

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 3 10 1 11 12

N Williamson M Williamson C Ferguson T Chmiel S Ottley B Orange

1 2 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 4 12 13

DUNCAN COTTERILL HANDICAP TROT

$8,000, R56-R80 DiscrHcp, 2700m

B Orange J W Cox S Ottley S Tomlinson (J) C Purvis (J) M Williamson B Williamson T Williams

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY MOBILE PACE

$7,500, R46-R50., 2200m

66894 Gotta Be Downtown (1) Barclay/Ellis 85160 Ivana Legacy (2) S Armour 10004 Bettor Trenz (3) J Bartlett 78580 Westar Sam (4) C & J Kennett Eye Candy 66801 Ellnbac (5) B McLellan 19X00 Hedonist Franco (6) S Lock X0488 Ferritts Sister (7) G & J Knight

B Orange A Armour R Close N Williamson SCRATCHED B McLellan R McIlwrick T Williams

55623 Clifton Tactic (21) M Denton 71970 Bhakti (22) C & J Kennett 66836 T C Business (23) Barclay/Ellis 50761 Chief Kapai (24) E Latimer 79980 Lorretta Franco (25) S Breen 41578 Bub’s VC (26) C Ferguson

L McKay (J) M Williamson R May B Laughton (J) B Williamson C Ferguson

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$8,000, 3YO+ R40-R70 DiscrHcp, 2700m

$7,500, 4YO+ R40-R55. JUN.D, 2700m

DUNEDIN CITY MOTORS HANDICAP PACE

1980X Hurricane Banner (1) S Matheson 21414 Motu Top Mach (1) G Anderson 379X9 Fiery Ferret (2) G & J Knight 76977 Vera’s Delight (3) B McLellan 6X818 Balius (4) S Matheson 67510 Dodgethebullet (5) T Stratford 14341 Bettor Sensation (1) G Anderson

S Tomlinson (J) J W Cox R McIlwrick B McLellan E Barron (J) T Williams B Orange

SPEIGHTS JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE

00879 Nerve Of Steel (1) D Williamson 7060X The Night Hawk (2) S Breen 22945 El Capitan (3) B Gray 239X1 Jacks N Jazz (4) G & J Knight 07390 Playboy Prince (5) E Latimer 67180 B Mac C (6) J Cox 49334 Command Lustre (7) G Anderson

K Tomlinson (J) M Hurrell (J) J Campbell (J) S Tomlinson (J) L McKay (J) K Butt (J) E Barron (J)

Honey Cullen 7X880 Extreme Guest (21) A Fitzgerald 18040 Fun In The Dark (22) M Purvis 25216 Ideal Draw (23) T Stratford X4067 Jules Manzoni (24) A Hoffman

SCRATCHED A Fitzgerald (J) C Purvis (J) J Morrison (J) B Laughton (J)

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PRESIDENTS TROT

$7,500, R43-R55, 2200m

47821 Danielle Marie (1) M Heenan 18X07 Ed Wood (2) D McCormick 070X0 Belmont’s Greatest (3) S McMullan 80231 Madaboy (4) D Simpson 47099 Muscle Pat (5) D Williamson 07946 Taimate Raffa (6) A Stuart 75509 Miss Bamboocha (7) C Laurenson 41742 Missie Castleton (8) L Marshall 64574 Imran Khan (9) A Hoffman 57878 Scarlett Lane (10) N Williamson 3351X Sage Trouble (u1) S Lock 0X441 Rydgemont Son (u2) M Tapper 3558X Takenoprisoners (u3) P Williamson

5:19PM OPT 710

21882 Dusky Eyre (1) R Allen 12416 Kiwi Crusher (u1) G Anderson 1741X Dream Big (1) M Tapper 278X5 Give Me Strength (2) N Taylor 84260 Madison Jane (3) P Williamson 187X7 Breenys Cullen (4) N Taylor 14216 Pyramid Magic (1) P Williamson 15834 Red Hot Poker (2) G Telfer

4:50PM OPT 709

$7,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR44–MR50., 2200m

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3:45PM OPT 707

1 4

4 EQUINOX RESTAURANT AT FORBURY PARK PACE

0X780 Woodlea VC (21) G & J Knight X8036 Jingle Jingle (22) M Tapper 00X Real Change (23) R Wilson 33644 Bella Veloce (24) T & G Chmiel Itz Major Look (25) M Jones 80X00 Spicy Girl Becqui (26) T & G Chmiel

3:10PM OPT 706

D O'Connell C Ferguson SCRATCHED S Tomlinson (J)

B McLellan R McIlwrick SCRATCHED C D Thornley S McNally T Williams J W Cox

2:37PM OPT 705

1 4

E Barron (J) C Purvis (J) M Williamson A Armour

X2897 Mynanasgotnoteeth (1) D Taylor 4988 Phoebe’s Delight (2) B McLellan 5X McLaren (3) G & J Knight Candidasa 544 Nanelle Franco (4) S McRae 00489 My Patronus (5) B White 0X98 Depend On Washie (6) T Stratford 00490 Belle Mach (7) J Cox

4:20PM OPT 708

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 5-6-7-8-9-10 WE’RE IN THE PINK TROT $7,000, NON-WINNERS

1 X9X69 Opawa Majestic (1) I Cameron 2 70X64 Masies Pride (2) A Hoffman 1 3 02543 Superfast Ninja (3) B White 2 4 42232 Pat The Monkey (4) E Lamb 1 4 5 0664 Star Dude (5) T Trathen 3 6 4048X Katiki Lad (6) R Allen 7 7 Dora Explorer (u1) D McCormick 8 09585 The Badger (1) K Franks 9 5084X Majestic De Fence (2) C Morrison 10 43688 Noble Gamble (3) S Lock

000X0 Justan’s Sister (5) S Matheson 76840 Annie Fitz (6) R Wilson 49944 Essence Of Easton (7) B Norman 708X0 Happy Styx (8) S Armour

22538 Alexy (21) D O'Connell 85685 El Dinero (22) R Wilson 11 It’s All Over Now 12 0X657 Tuherbs Two (23) S Matheson

3 2

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1007m; Weather: Mainly Fine

5 6 7 8

3 9 1 10

$22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m

1 53023. Poker Face (7) 59.5 James/Wellwood B Grylls 1 2 X8744. Rene (16) 59.5 A Campbell D Danis (a3) 3 1 Ceecee Signor (12) 59 Gibbs/Bradley 1 D Johnson 4 7103 Felix Faure (14) 59 J McKay 2 5 93742 O’Guy (18) 59 S McKee S Spratt 6 1080X Jimmy Rocket (11) 58 James/Wellwood R Elliot (a1) 3 7 0641X Florence Ivy (10) 57.5 S & E Clotworthy K Cowan (a3) 8 1070X Prior Engagement (2) 57.5 D Walker K Chowdhoory (a4) 9 15X Fancy More (19) 57 S Crawford J Nason 10 6130X Lucky Dreamer (1) 56 P Mirabelli L Satherley 11 9X733 Swissilicious (15) 56 C Wood T Yanagida (a4) 4 12 18034 La Roccetta (3) 55.5 G & T Shaw J Fawcett (a2) 13 750X7 Wooden Red (5) 55 C Wood M Hills 14 7X72 Mi Sky (17) 54 Gibbs/Bradley 1 A Calder 0 15 X5X49 Lady Sequoyah (8) 54 Gibbs/Bradley 1 0 16 X5078 Single Moment (6) 54 D Waddell 0 17 86X00 Noodles (4) 54 K Knight 1 0 18 0X990 Lowrider (13) 54 G Tucker 0 19 34392 Two Thirty (9) 60 S & E Clotworthy

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:22PM OPT 701

TAVISTOCK AT CAMBRIDGE STUD

$25,000, 3YO SW+P, 1000m

1 4648X Manhattan Flame (1) 59 S Crawford 2 X134X Bevan Street (13) 58.5 S Marsh 3 Florence Jean 2 4 5X113. Not Usual Heart (7) 58 Gibbs/Bradley 1 5 1701X Pop Star Princess (8) 57.5 F Cornege 6 41130 Santa Monica (2) 57.5 S Ralph 7 2528X Stacey Ann (9) 57.5 D Hollinshead 4 8 X315X King Kane (3) 57.5 J Richards 9 X181X Simply Optimistic (6) 57.5 B Hawtin 10 9155X Swisswatch (15) 57.5 S Ritchie 11 1007X Inanna (11) 56.5 Rae/Williams-Tuhoro 1 12 0X120. Rocette Lady (4) 56 Gibbs/Bradley 1 1 13 212X1 Toy Kingdom (5) 56 Gibbs/Bradley 1 14 27101. Veine D’Or (10) 56 Kelso/Donoghue 0 15 35348. I See Red (14) 55.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 16 Money Trail 0 17 303X3 Danger Dee (12) 55.5 J McKay

HARCOURTS WHANGAREI

D Danis (a3) D Johnson R Elliot (a1) T Thornton B Grylls J Nason S Spratt K Cowan (a3)

D Johnson A Calder B Grylls S Spratt T Yanagida (a4) T Thornton

1 38X1 Not Usual Current (6) 57.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 D Johnson 2 1X Star Performance (4) 57.5 D Walker A Calder 2 3 214X Wisdom Patch (7) 57.5 O'Sullivan/Scott T Yanagida (a4) 1 4 1162X Melt (2) 56.5 N Tiley S Spratt 5 26123. Hapi Ella (3) 55.5 Rae/Williams-Tuhoro 1 J Fawcett (a2) 6 64441 Nulli Secundus (10) 55.5 N Bishara R Smyth 3 7 18X Wekaforce (12) 55.5 T Pike B Grylls 4 8 26X5X Luvlucy (5) 54 T Pike J Nason 9 63X Lismore Diamond (1) 54 T Pike R Elliot (a1) 10 Annie Okay (8) 54 S & E Clotworthy 11 One Kotukustreet (11) 54 Wallace/Peard 12 She’ll Do (13) 54 Gibbs/Bradley 1 T Thornton 0 13 7X Chapeau (9) 54 Gibbs/Bradley 1

$35,000, OPN HCP, 1200m

1 2970X Watch This Space (4) 60 W Hillis 2 8X71X Ugo Foscolo (6) 59 S Marsh 3 2910X Magnum (8) 57 L Brennan 4 3100X Gobstopper (5) 56.5 A Campbell 5 31118 Vinevale (7) 56 Gibbs/Bradley 1 6 0X532. Spider (1) 55 K Knight 1 7 16334. Rikki Tikki Tavi (2) 54 Gibbs/Bradley 1 8 1120X Excelleration (3) 54 N Tiley

3:34PM OPT 206

S Weatherley (a)

Z Moki (a3) D Johnson S Spratt D Danis (a3) A Calder B Grylls SCRATCHED R Smyth J Nason R Jones K Cowan (a3) J Fawcett (a2)

$25,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1600m

1 6719X Blue Lagoon (7) 61 T Pike 2 X20X1. Aim Smart (3) 60 L Brennan 3 0X857. Creative Genius (6) 58.5 S Cole 4 X6994 Charlie Farley (4) 57.5 D Waddell 5 X0123. Kyrie Eleison (5) 56.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 6 34392 Two Thirty (2) 56.5 S & E Clotworthy 2 7 07711. Marbles (8) 56 Gibbs/Bradley 1 4 8 65012. Final Suggestion (10) 56 Gibbs/Bradley 1 9 7478X Kachhi (1) 55.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 10 409X5 Uabasso (11) 54.5 C Evans 11 X5601 Alphastar (9) 54 W Hillis

3 1

S Spratt J Fawcett (a2) M Hills K Cowan (a3) D Johnson R Elliot (a1) R Scott (a4) B Grylls

$22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m

90997 Smedley (1) 60 C Stevenson 241 Amazing Az (5) 59 Gibbs/Bradley 1 10X93 Transformer (3) 58.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 0X404 Firenze (9) 58 M Brooks 40X25 Tavlin (7) 58 Gibbs/Bradley 1 66812 Los Angeles (10) 57.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 Raaj 30319 Black Lace (4) 57 N Bishara 02006 Rocanic (2) 56.5 C Stevenson 54604 New Crown (11) 56 J Collett 962 Tavirose (8) 54 Gibbs/Bradley 1 7X704 Slice ’N Dice (6) 54 Gibbs/Bradley 1

OPT

4:09PM OPT 207

Tomorrow at Ruakaka

5 2356X Danzdanzdance (2) 57.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 6 261X1 Hello It’s Me (9) 57.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 7 5642X Comin’through (7) 57.5 Gibbs/Bradley 1 8 0X323. Rockabyebaby (8) 57 Gibbs/Bradley 1 9 000X2 Andoyas (3) 57 O'Sullivan/Scott 10 00X91. Padraig (10) 56.5 A Campbell 11 6719X Blue Lagoon (6) 56 T Pike 12 X6994 Charlie Farley (11) 54 D Waddell

4:44PM OPT 208

Ruakaka Races

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES PLACE 6 12:35PM OPT 201

2 1

R Close D D McCormick B Orange C D Thornley C Purvis (J) J Morrison (J) R McIlwrick R May B Laughton (J) N Williamson T Williams M Williamson B Williamson

NEXT RACE MEETING 25TH OCTOBER 2018 PACE $8,000, R52-R60., 2200m

4X103 Selena Franco (1) S McRae 11660 Aveross Ferrari (2) D O'Connell 13674 Omar Sharif (3) A Hoffman 11P77 Possente Cavallo (4) R Todd 17086 Aveross Rustler (5) A Faulks 301X5 Two Ply (6) B Williamson 33210 No More Change (7) C Ferguson 40X75 Stunin Love (8) P Court

C D Thornley D O'Connell M Hurrell (J) R Close S Ottley B Williamson J Campbell (J) B Orange

14565 Melina Lowe (21) C Ferguson 7030X Igottastar (22) T Cleave 64914 Rozzano (23) C Ferguson 22124 Mr Midnight (24) D Mitchell 0X816 Scotlynn Harry (25) D Taylor

S Tomlinson (J) M Williamson C Ferguson C Purvis (J) R May

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Friday, August 31, 2018

Ashburton Guardian 31

In brief Big race for Patrick Erin Former New Zealand galloper Patrick Erin is on the cusp of starting in the Gr.2 Chelmsford Stakes (1600m) tomorrow, but needs one scratching to make the field. Trainer Chris Waller was pleased with his first-up performance over 1400m at Rosehill earlier this month where he made up ground late to finish sixth. However, Waller thinks a start in tomorrow’s feature is important for the seven-year-old’s spring campaign, which could include a tilt at the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). - NZME

Bonneval primed Australian-bound gallopers Bonneval and Rubira pleased co-trainer Andrew Forsman after their exhibition gallop in the heavy track conditions at Matamata on Wednesday and will head across the Tasman on Sunday in preparation for their spring campaigns. “We are rapt with both of them,” said Forsman, who trains in partnership with Murray Baker. “Obviously it is a very testing track out there so we weren’t out there to knock them around or anything, it was more just a day out and to give them a good blow out before they head to Melbourne”. - NZME

Martin honoured

Iffida comes from the clouds The field turns for home in the sixth race at yesterday’s Ashburton Racing Club meeting at the Ashburton Racecourse. The eventual winner, Iffida, is positioned widest of the runners in the field and came home with a wet sail to win impressively for North Island hoop, Lisa Allpress. Trained by Terill Charles and Peter Corbett in Timaru, Iffida is a four-year-old mare by Iffraaj who was having her first start in the South Island, having transferred down to the South Canterbury stable. It was a tough start to the day for punters with three of the first four winners paying more than $25 for the win before the hotpot of the day, Swing Note, won for the powerhouse Te Akau operation. PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 300818-MM-001

Yesterday’s results from the Ashburton gallops The weather was fine and the track heavy10 for the Ashburton Races at Ashburton yesterday. RACE 1 - MASSEY FERGUSON AND FENDT AT JJ 2100, $11,000, 2100m 4-5 Jackfrost (2) C Barnes 1 1-2 Satin Guru (1) J Lowry 2 3-3 Spider Lily (4) C Johnson 3 All Started. Also (in finishing order): 2-1 Lin, 5-4 Rapt N Red. 1-1/4L, 3/4L, Hd. Time: 2:22.36. Win: $5.60. Places: $2.90, $1.70. Q: $5.20. Trifecta: $37.00 (2,1,4). First4: $49.00 (2,1,4,3). Sub: Satin Guru (1). Trainer: B & S Anderton, Wingatui. Breeding: 8 g Gallant Guru (AUS)-Vital Note. RACE 2 COMCAT PLANT STRENGTHENING MAIDEN 2100M, $10,000, 2100m 8-8 Baby Menaka (12) C Campbell 1 6-6 Rockwithme (9) B Grylls 2 2-1 Miss Catherine (6) G Jogoo 3 Scratched: The Saintly One, Coolin Roo, Jildi Jildi. Also (in finishing order): 1-2 Mahana, 3-3 Ticky Tu, 4-4 Dundee Flag, 9-9 Mazzoni, 7-7 Latasso, 5-5 Iceberg Rock. 1-1/4L, 2-1/4L, 2-3/4L. Time: 2:22.76. Win: $28.50. Places: $6.40, $4.10, $1.20. Quinella: $188.60. Tri: $2144.80 (12,9,6). First4: $2247.90 (12,9,6,5). Trainer: J & K Parsons, Balcairn. Breeding: 4 m Zed-Menaka. \TAB 30/08/18 1235NZ RACE 3 - ROBYN AND GARY CHAMBERLAIN SUPPORT DAFFO, $10,000, 2100m 1-1 Redesdale (2) J Fawcett 1 5-4 Lady Em (8) C Johnson 2 3-2 Hatrick Boys (1) B Grylls 3 All Started. Also (in finishing order): 2-3 Metasequoia,

4-6 Sulcifera, 8-9 Skeen, 9-8 Additup, 7-7 Pahau, 10-10 Hou La La, 6-5 Royal Mistress. Lg nk, 1-1/2L, 1-1/2L. Time: 2:23.00. Win: $3.90. Places: $1.60, $2.30, $2.10. Quinella: $16.10. Trifecta: $145.00 (2,8,1). First4: $485.80 (2,8,1,4). Double: $67.20 (12/2+), $57.60 (12/8). Treble: $515.20 (2/12/2+). Sub: Redesdale (2). Trainer: Kimberly Hampton, Ikamatua. Breeding: 8 g Librettist (USA)-Mirror The Magic (AUS). RACE 4 - ASHBURTON RACING CLUB COMMITTEE MAIDEN 1, $10000, 1250m 9-9 Devil’s Staircase (9) K Mudhoo 1 4-4 Norma Jean (10) T Moseley 2 5-5 Stratton (2) C Johnson 3 All Started. Also (in finishing order): 7-7 Aristotle, 3-1 Exclaim, 10-10 El Bee Jack, 2-3 Suffragette, 1-2 Campo, 8-8 Ocean Of Champagne, 6-6 Sabrage. 2L, 3/4L, Sht hd. Time: 1:21.23. Win: $25.80. Places: $6.20, $2.70, $3.00. Q: $86.40. Trifecta: $1987.00 (9,10,2). First4: $3749.30 (9,10,2,3). Sub: Campo (1). Trainer: Sandy Cunningham, Prebbleton. Breeding: 3 f Pins (AUS)-Iolana (USA). RACE 5 BARNESWOOD FARM STAKES DAY 20 OCTOBER , $11,000, 1400m 1-1 Swing Note (5) N Bakar 1 2-2 Opihi Ranger (3) J Fawcett 2 5-5 Diorissimo (6) C Campbell 3 Scratched: Shocktillyoudrop. Also (in finishing order): 3-3 Secret Stash, 4-4 Forged. 4L, 2L, 3L. Time: 1:30.19. Win: $1.60. Places: $1.30, $1.70. Quinella: $3.70. Trifecta: $19.60 (5,3,6). First4: $35.30 (5,3,6,2).

Quaddie: $7956.30 (12/2+/9/5+). Double: $44.20 (9/5+), $36.20 (9/3). Sub: Swing Note (5). Trainer: Jamie Richards, Matamata. Breeding: 4 m Encosta De Lago (AUS)Andallthatjazz (AUS). RACE 6 - ASHBURTON RACECOURSE FUNCTION CENTRE, $10000, 1250m 2-2 Iffida (6) L Allpress 1 5-5 Faux Pas (10) T Moseley 2 4-4 Clara (13) B Grylls 3 Scratched: Aquazurra, Sabrage. Also (in finishing order): 3-3 Cardrona, 1111 Let Her Rip Riley, 10-12 Gates To Rio, 7-8 Sichuan Dragon, 12-9 Celtic Wonder, 9-7 Kneazle, 1-1 Jepezz George, 6-6 Bronny’s Lad, 8-10 Yippieyioh. 2-1/4L, 1/2 hd, Nse. Time: 1:10.46. Win: $5.10. Places: $2.00, $3.50, $3.20. Quinella: $31.80. Trifecta: $593.80 (6,10,13). First4: $4271.00 (6,10,13,5). Treble: $417.30 (9/5+/6). Sub: Jepezz George (1). Trainer: Charles/Corbett, Timaru. Breeding: 4 m Iffraaj (GB)-Miranda Miss. RACE 7 - MATT SMITH CONSTRUCTION 1250M, $10,000, 1250m 1-1 Summer Monsoon (2) S Rusof 1 5-5 St Regis (6) B Grylls 2 2-2 Madam Swiss (9) C Johnson 3 Scratched: Savason, Lake Chalice. Also (in finishing order): 8-7 Prediction, 3-3 Vice Marshall, 6-6 Tuff Girl, 10-10 Silvermist, 7-8 Zah Wanted, 9-9 Acrylic, 4-4 My Soprano. 4-1/4L, 1/2L, Sht hd. Time: 1:19.95. Win: $2.20. Places: $1.30, $2.80, $1.80. Quinella: $14.40. Trifecta: $67.50 (2,6,9). First4: $654.20 (2,6,9,10). Double: $11.20 (6/2+), $12.80 (6/6).

Sub: Summer Monsoon (2). Trainer: Jamie Richards. Breeding: 4 g Stratum (AUS)-Princess Narine (AUS). RACE 8 - PLACEMAKERS ASHBURTON MAIDEN 1600M, $10,000, 1600m 1-1 Bak Da Master (1) S Rusof 1 3-3 To Love You (5) C Johnson 2 2-2 Albut Me (2) K Mudhoo 3 Scratched: Sansa Stark. Also (finish order): 5-5 Head Office, 4-4 Per Form, 7-7 Bannock, 6-6 Adventuress. 2-1/2L, 1/2 hd, 2L. Time: 1:47.42. Win: $1.60. Places: $1.20, $2.10. Quinella: $3.50. Trifecta: $12.50 (1,5,2). First4: $45.00 (1,5,2,3). Sub: Bak Da Master (1). Trainer: Jamie Richards, Matamata. Breeding: 4 g Mastercraftsman (IRE)-Bak Da Princess. RACE 9 SUPPORT US ON DAFFODIL DAY MID-CANTERBURY, $10,000, 1600m 10-10 Whiskey In The Jar (4) J Morris 1 5-5 Bridget Town (5) J Fawcett 2 12-12 Abraxos (12) T Moseley 3 Scratched: Battle Kat. Also (in finishing order): 2-4 Splendior, 4-3 Mamma Sans, 9-9 Pat In Brackets, 8-7 Grey Ghost, 3-1 Villeret, 11-11 Yamato Nadeshiko, 6-6 Richie Rox, 1-2 Madame Libre, 7-8 Croyde. 1/2L, 1L, 2-3/4L. Time: 1:44.8. Win: $29.40. Places: $6.90, $2.40, $13.20. Q: $114.60. Tri: $8292.50 (4,5,12). First4: $5275.20 (4,5,12,6). Quaddie: $767.50 (6/2+/1+/4). Place6: $239.70 (2,9,10/3,5+/6,10,13/2+ ,6,9/1+,5/4,5,12). Double: $45.00 (1+/4), $4.20 (1+/5). Treble: $148.40 (2+/1+/4). Sub: Madame Libre (11). Trainer: Steve Hewitt, Rangiora. Breeding: 6 g Le Saint-Kiss Me Quick.

Former long-time New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association chief executive Michael Martin has been honoured at a dinner at Cambridge on Wednesday night where he was awarded a life membership to the association. Martin had a long tenure at NZTBA, working for the association for 23 years, 21 of those as chief executive. “It is the first time they have awarded the lifetime membership to a former employee,” Martin said. “I feel particularly honoured and I am joining a list of very eminent people in the thoroughbred breeding industry in New Zealand.”

Randwick start likely Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller will likely bypass the Listed Mona Lisa Stakes at Wyong today with Another Dollar in favour of the Heineken 3 Handicap (1400m) at Randwick tomorrow. The NZ Racing Hall of Fame inductee has cited the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2400m) runner-up’s rating as the main reason. “First-up at Randwick is a nice starting point,” Waller said. “I’m a bit concerned if she won the Mona Lisa, yes it would be great, but it would just send her rating sky-high and she is only the winner of two races and she already has a rating up around the 89 mark. Wherever she goes she is a winning chance.” - NZME

It’s Showtime Showtime will put his future as a stallion on the line when he tackles Group One company at Caulfield. The Hawkes Racing-trained horse contests the Memsie Stakes (1400m) off a last- start victory in the Group Two P B Lawrence Stakes over the same course and distance as tomorrow’s race. Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes says it is vital the four-year-old, partowned by Arrowfield Stud, secures a Group One win so he can join his sire Snitzel ans his grandsire Redoute’s Choice at the stud.- AAP

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■ RUGBY

Tu’inukuafe time for ABs The owner of perhaps the best first scrummaging effort in international rugby, Karl Tu’inukuafe, is on the brink of his first start for the All Blacks – against the renowned set piece men from Argentina. Joe Moody’s broken thumb is a blow for the Crusaders player but not necessarily the All Blacks in the medium to long term and certainly not the former bouncer with the bushy moustache who will play for the Blues next season. It means the story of Tu’inukuafe, 25, already a bit of a cult hero for his remarkable rise from overweight club player to an All Black who helped smash the French in his first scrum on debut at Eden Park in June, is about to take another twist. After that memorable performance in Auckland, Tu’inukuafe has played four more as a replacement – two more against the French and the two Bledisloe Cup tests against Australia. Moody’s absence from the rest of the Rugby Championship due to his fracture picked up in his last test against the Wallabies means the way is clear for the All Blacks to test their depth against the Pumas and Springboks, the owners, it must be acknowledged, of significantly better scrums than Australia. Tu’inukuafe should start against the Pumas in Nelson a week on Saturday, although Ashburton’s Tim Perry from the Crusaders and Blues prop Ofa Tuungafasi will also have claims to the No.1 jersey. Tu’inukuafe made his Chiefs debut this year. Before that, few at the upper echelon of New Zealand rugby, including All Blacks coach Steve Hansen had heard of him and it came three years after his doctor told him he had to lose a considerable amount of weight. He’s listed now at 135kg and estimates he lost 30-40kg. “I was complaining about pain in my legs and stuff and he [the doctor] was explaining that all my bad health decisions with

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Another loss for Jones Eddie Jones and his obsessive ways appear to have claimed another victim with a third member of the senior England management team set to depart, one year out from the World Cup. Dean Benton will move on from his role as head of sports science. In isolation Benton’s departure would not be such a blow. But the bodies are fast adding up. Paul Gustard walked away from his role as English defence coach to assume the Director of Rugby title at Harlequins this season, and has yet to be replaced. - PA

Barnes calls it quits England referee Wayne Barnes will retire following next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan. Barnes, who was in charge of last week’s Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park, has revealed to the Guardian that the upcoming Premiership season in England will be his last as he eyes a fourth and final World Cup. The 39-year-old has refereed 200 Premiership games and 81 test matches. He made his test debut as referee in 2006 and a year later was in charge of the All Blacks’ controversial quarter-final defeat to France. - NZME

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Karl Tu’inukuafe’s inclusion in the All Blacks line-up will hardly weaken the powerhouse scrum. eating were leading to a heart attack,” he said after his first selection. “When he told me to lose weight, the easiest way was to play rugby with my brothers and family. “I’d rather do it with them on the field, than lose it by myself, so it made it easier.” It is an inspirational story from a man who also has that relatively rare ability to play both sides of the scrum, a strength in all senses of the word when he switched across to tighthead in the friendly fixture against Canterbury and Otago a week before the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney. His Chiefs team-mate Bro-

die Retallick has been in plenty of scrums with Tu’inukuafe but even he was surprised at how well the big man responded. “It wasn’t until the game of three halves the other week that I [found out] he could actually play tighthead,” Retallick said several days later in Sydney. “He’s been at loosehead at the Chiefs. I was quite amazed. “I was locking behind him for the last 30 minutes when he was there and he was unreal. “His strength, I’m not sure where it comes from, but he’s an amazingly strong guy so I’m sure he’ll cope well over there.” There is no doubt Moody and Owen Franks are out on their

own as the best props in New Zealand, and perhaps the world, but the talent developing underneath them is equally impressive, with Perry, a relative veteran at the age of 30 who made his debut in Sydney, near the top of the list. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen and recently called-up Angus Ta’avao are also in the mix. Tuungafasi is known as a good scrummager who can also play both sides in the front row, and then there is tighthead Nepo Laulala, who has had a terrible injury run at the Chiefs, and is yet to return, will represent another tale of triumph over adversity but for now it’s Tu’inukuafe time.- NZME

The All Blacks have paid tribute to Simon Mannering by wishing the retiring Warriors forward well for his 300th game with the club. Mt Smart is sold out for the Warriors’ final regular season game against the Raiders when the 32-year-old Mannering will play on home soil for potentially the last time. All Blacks captain Kieran Read led the tribute to Mannering. “Hey Simon, from all the All Blacks, we just want to wish you all the best for your 300th game, mate. Absolute legend,” Read said. - NZME

Isaako an All Black? He’s on track to top the NRL’s points-scoring list and is being groomed as Brisbane’s next longterm fullback. But you can chalk up Jamayne Isaako as another league star with ambitions to one day become an All Black. But, like Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga did, the goal-kicker admits a return to rugby union isn’t out of the question. “Absolutely. I always wanted to be an All Black growing up, always been a union kid.” - AAP

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The captains of Ashburton College’s sporting teams are preparing to take their teams into battle next week, in the annual schools’ tournament week.

It’s tournament time By Erin TaskEr

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Ashburton College sporting teams are heading to all corners of the country next week for the annual national secondary schools’ tournament week. Ashburton College has 12 teams heading to various tournaments, including four basketball teams. The school’s senior boys have the least distance to travel of all teams. Their tournament – the AA Secondary Schools non-qualifying boys’ tournament – is on home soil, at Ashburton’s EA Networks Centre. It will run from next Wednesday to Saturday. The school’s senior girls have a big road trip ahead though, with their AA Secondary Schools’ Premiership Zone 4 tournament in Invercargill. Both sides will be hopeful of strong showings, with the college girls having finished seventh

in this season’s Canterbury secondary schools’ Whelan Trophy division one competition, and the boys narrowly going down to Papanui High School in the final of the boys’ equivalent Thomson Trophy division two competition earlier this week. The Ashburton College junior basketball sides will both contest junior zone four South Island premierships, with the boys heading to Nelson and the girls to Timaru. Also heading to Timaru is the Ashburton College boys’ first XI hockey team. There, they will play in the Johnson Cup tournament. Joining the girls basketballers in Invercargill will be the Ashburton College boys’ first XI football team, where they will play in the Linwood Tournament, while the girls’ first XI football team will head to Blenheim for the Gary Sowden Tournament. The third Ashburton College team heading to Invercargill is

the girls’ first XI hockey team, and they’ll be playing in the Audrey Timlin Memorial Tournament. Ashburton College’s senior A netball side is also heading south, but only as far as Dunedin, for the South Island Secondary Schools’ Netball Championships, while the school’s junior boys’ rugby team will take part in a junior rugby tournament in Queenstown. For the first time in a few years, Ashburton College will also be represented at the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Golf Championships. The team of Brent Kirdy, Wilson Hii, Josh Ackerley and Brayden Wood will head to Palmerston North to contest that title from Monday through to Friday. An Ashburton College golf croquet team will also be eyeing up a national title when they head to the two-day New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Golf Croquet Championships.

That is being held out of Waikanae and Paraparaumu next weekend. Mount Hutt College will also feature at the golf croquet in Paraparaumu. The golf croquet team is one of four sporting sides from the Methven school heading away to tournament week. Mount Hutt will also have a mixed hockey side in action in Oamaru, a basketball side in action in Nelson, and their netballers are also heading to Dunedin like the Ashburton College A side for the South Island Secondary Schools’ Championships. Back home there is one other tournament being hosted as part of the big tournament week. Ashburton will host the Chris Arthur Cup Second XI girls’ hockey tournament at the Ashburton hockey turf, although there’s no local teams taking part. It will see two pools of girls’ teams from around New Zealand compete from Monday through to Friday.

■ TENNIS

Federer clarifies his ‘retirement’ joke By Howard FEndricH Roger Federer sent something of a shock wave through the tennis world with what he thought was an obvious joke after improving to 18-0 in first-round matches at the US Open. “I’m happy I never stumbled at the first hurdle,” Federer said during his on-court interview yesterday. “Almost time to retire – but not yet.” Some folks’ reaction might best

be summed up as: Wait. WHAT?! So the 37-year-old Federer was asked at his news conference to clarify his comment after the 6-2 6-2 6-4 victory over 117th-ranked Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan. Why did Federer mention retirement? Turned out it was completely harmless. “That was meaning, like, ‘I never lost a first-round match here at the Open. I won all my 18. You don’t want that (loss) to happen next year.’

“I said, ‘Maybe I could retire now, because I protect my 18 first-round wins here.’ “That’s what I meant with it,” he said. “It’s a total joke, yes. “So please don’t read into it. Don’t even write that word.” For years Federer has dealt with questions about when he might retire. In part, that’s because elite tennis players often used to become not-so-elite by the time they passed the age of 30.

If anything, he’s looked as good as ever over the past two seasons, adding three Grand Slam titles in that span to raise his men’s record to 20. Against Nishioka, Federer delivered 14 aces and never was in any trouble as he stayed on course for a likely third-round clash with Australian Nick Kyrgios. The No.2-seeded Federer is seeking his sixth title at the US Open, but his first in a decade. - AP

In brief Top start for Kiwis Kiwis Michael Venus and Marcus Daniell have got their US Open campaigns off to fine starts in New York. New Zealand’s top ranked doubles player Michael Venus and his South African partner Raven Klaasen have cruised into the second round. The 8th seeds have beaten singles specialists Lukas Lacko of Slovakia and Australian John Millman 6-2 6-2 in 55 minutes. - NZME

Williams sisters to meet Serena Williams overpowered Carina Witthoeft 6-2 6-2 to set up a third- round clash with big sister Venus at the US Open yesterday. Williams sent down 13 aces and 30 winners to record her second consecutive straight sets victory at Flushing Meadows as the 36-yearold, who is hunting a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, wrapped up the win in one hour and seven minutes. Next up now is a 30th career meeting with Venus. - AAP

Temperates run hot Andy Murray suggested opponent Fernando Verdasco was lying after a row over illicit coaching erupted following their second-round clash at the US Open. The high temperatures and humidity in New York this week led tournament organisers to introduce a new rule permitting a 10-minute break between the third and fourth sets during men’s matches. Players are not allowed to talk to their coaches, which is exactly what Murray said he saw Verdasco doing after he was beaten 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-4. - AAP

Barty sounds warning Ashleigh Barty has overcome a bizarre mid-match stoppage to safely advance to the third round of the US Open for the second straight year. Barty’s court craft and clutch serve was too much for Lucie Safarova, Australia’s top-ranked player taking out the former French Open finalist 7-5 6-3 under lights. In setting up a likely third-round clash with Spanish superstar Garbine Muguruza, Barty had as much trouble dealing with a malfunction with the PA system as she did with her erratic Czech opponent. - AAP

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■ INDOOR BOWLS

Chasing an elusive trophy Ashburton’s top indoor bowlers will vie for national glory this weekend when a squad of 10 head to Wellington for the prestigious Welch Trophy which begins tonight. The team of eight players, a reserve and a manager, along with a strong support squad will be based in Upper Hutt for the weekend as they tackle New Zealand’s other leading representative sides for the opportunity to be called the top district in the land. Ashburton qualified for the event by winning their Patterson Trophy zone playoff against Canterbury, Nelson, Golden Bay/Motueka, Marlborough and the West Coast, but will come up against a strong field of opponents over the course of the next few days. Counties, Waikato, Manawatu, Upper Hutt Valley and Southland will join the green and golds for the five sessions of play from tonight through until Sunday morning. Players will play five games of fours, pairs and singles – one against each district with points awarded for success during play. The Ashburton side will be spear-headed by current South Island representatives Michael Lawson and Grant Wilson, who will be joined by four former Island reps in Ken Mackenzie, Matt Markham, Mat Bassett and Chris Talbot. Mackenzie will lead the Lawson skipped side with Talbot playing two and two-time na-

Focus key, says Blair Forget about entertaining a soldout Mt Smart Stadium. Or marking Simon Mannering’s NRL triple century with a flourish. The playoffs are coming so Adam Blair wants his Warriors to grind it out when they host the free-wheeling Canberra Raiders tonight. The final regular season game has drawn a capacity 25,600 crowd to quite possibly farewell retiring Kiwi great Mannering, who will become the first player to raise 300 games for the Auckland club. - NZME

Back three locked in The New Zealand Warriors have locked in their back three of the future. With Roger Tuivasa-Sheck signing a long-term deal in February, and winger David Fusitu’a given a new contract three weeks ago, the New Zealand Warriors have now signed winger Ken Maumalo until the end of the 2022 NRL season. Maumalo’s contract ensures the big men on the wings are locked in long-term for the Warriors, with Fusitu’a (23) secured until the end of the 2023 season, while Tuivasa-Sheck (25) is also locked in until 2022. - NZME

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The Ashburton Indoor bowls side will shoot for Welch Trophy glory this weekend. PHOTO SUPPLIED

tional master champion Mark Sheard filling the third position, while Wilson will be joined by Markham, Murray Bassett and Mat Bassett off the front.

Ashburton have never won the Welch Trophy but have gone close on a couple of occasions including two years ago when they went within one win of claiming

the prize in Christchurch. Play begins tonight for one session before three sessions tomorrow and a final round on Sunday morning.

Melbourne Storm have won six NRL minor premierships under his reign but coach Craig Bellamy will be especially proud to claim their seventh. The Storm can wrap up the JJ Giltinan Shield with a win or even a narrow loss against Penrith in their final round tonight match at AAMI Park. Bellamy said another minor premiership would be particularly sweet at the end of a testing season. Melbourne won three straight between 2006 and 2008, which were stripped for salary cap cheating, in 2011 and then the past two. - AAP

Bird not flying coop

■ NETBALL

Netball’s worst-kept secret revealed Noeline Taurua has been officially confirmed as the new Silver Ferns coach. Netball New Zealand made the announcement at a press conference at their Auckland offices yesterday, with Taurua replacing Janine Southby who resigned from the role last month. The former Silver Fern will be in charge when the Silver Ferns head to England next year for the Netball World Cup in Liverpool, and will be the first coach to lead the national side while being contracted to an Australian franchise. Last week, Taurua coached the Sunshine Coast Lightning to a second straight Super Netball title, and will continue that role for the final year on her contract with the Lightning. Netball NZ Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie believes the unprecedented move is justified to get the right person into the job as Silver Ferns coach. “We have joined with Sunshine Coast Lightning to make this unique position work,” Wyllie said. “It is a first for Netball New

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Noeline Taurua will retain her job as Lightning coach. Zealand and we’re delighted to be moving forward with someone of Noeline’s calibre. “Noeline has been a head coach of franchise teams both here and in Australia and tasted success on both sides of the Tasman. “Her knowledge of the game is immense, and Noeline is well respected by the athletes and net-

ball community, which is hugely important building towards next year’s Netball World Cup. “The international game has never been so competitive and we are confident Noeline is the right person to guide the Silver Ferns back to the top.” Taurua, who was assistant coach for the Silver Ferns from 2012-2013 and a former head

coach of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic, said she considered it a privilege to coach the Silver Ferns and looked forward to stepping into the role and taking the team back to their best. “I am very fortunate that most major international netball events are scheduled outside the Suncorp season, enabling me to dedicate adequate time and attention to both roles,” Taurua said. “Netball New Zealand and Sunshine Coast Lightning have given significant consideration to my coaching schedule and reached an agreement that will see me share my time between both teams. “I am very appreciative of the opportunity to take this step forward in my career and want to acknowledge the extraordinary level of support and encouragement I have received from my family, Sunshine Coast Lightning, Netball New Zealand and the general netball community.” Taurua’s first job as Silver Ferns coach will be at the 2018 Netball Quad Series, with the Silver Ferns’ first game against England on September 15. - NZME

His Cronulla visit may have ruffled feathers but Jack Bird won’t be flying the Brisbane coop, according to team-mate James Roberts. However, the question remains when – or where - the prized Sharks recruit will play for the Broncos. Eyebrows were raised when Bird was spotted supporting Cronulla at their last round NRL clash with Newcastle, further fuelling speculation he was keen for a return to The Shire next year. It emerged Bird attended the Sharks game as a guest of Cronulla director Craig Airey to farewell club stalwart and good mate Luke Lewis – a 2016 premiership teammate. - AAP

Thaiday’s home final It has been billed as Sam Thaiday’s final NRL home game for Brisbane. But Anthony Milford says the Broncos are determined to ensure Sunday’s clash in Brisbane with Manly won’t be the last time local fans see the retirement-bound forward at Suncorp Stadium. Playmaker Milford said the seventhplaced Broncos were pumped to defeat the besieged Sea Eagles and lock up a home final, gifting ex-test prop Thaiday one last hurrah in his beloved Brisbane. The Broncos’ last NRL regular season clash on Sunday has been promoted as “the end of an era” with Thaiday’s smiling face plastered all over posters around Brisbane. - AAP

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Review delayed By Andrew Alderson The independent review into High Performance Sport New Zealand and Cycling New Zealand has been delayed until at least mid-October. The review, conducted by former solicitor-general Michael Heron QC, was scheduled for completion by August 31. More time was requested to complete interviews and gather comments. Prior to release, the report and any responses will go before the boards of HPSNZ and Cycling NZ. The extension has been agreed by HPSNZ in accordance with the terms of reference. The report’s true worth will hinge on whether athletes felt comfortable divulging information after earlier betrayals of confidence. The review was triggered by cycling sprint coach Anthony Peden’s resignation. Heron is looking into allegations levelled at Peden, including a culture of bullying, drinking and an inappropriate relationship with an athlete. The review will also assess the circumstances surrounding allegations the former New Zealand sprint coach received identifiable documentation of athletes’ Rio Olympic reviews via HPSNZ. These were meant to be conducted in confidence with HPSNZ employees Hamish Carter, Eddie Kohlhase and Paul Smith, and collated anonymously. HPSNZ chief executive Michael Scott earlier said both bodies were committed to acting on Heron’s recommendations, and that athletes should rekindle their faith in the system. “Certainly if athletes had their privacy breached, that would be a major concern and something to address. “The separation [of the review from HPSNZ and CNZ] gives independence and credibility.” However, that’s easier said than done given the previous leaks.

Anthony Peden CNZ chairman Tony Mitchell said the country’s elite cyclists received help from sports psychologists after the initial revelations. “They have been a key part [of coping] with the media coverage, to make sure the athletes are okay, have a voice and can raise any concerns either privately or with a group. They got good support networks around them. “Cycling New Zealand values people and performance equally. There’s no place for inappropriate behaviour of any kind.” Since the review began, HPSNZ has also confirmed some structural changes which could result in staff job losses. The premise behind the move is to fine-tune the organisation’s capability leading to the Tokyo Olympics. The changes follow a period of consultation with affected staff and the wider organisation. On August 12, the Herald on Sunday revealed a proposal had been presented to staff, who were given a period to consult and respond. The sporting sector has been struck by a turbulent series of events in recent months. A series of reviews are ongoing, and key staff such as Peden, football coach Andreas Heraf and rowing high performance manager Alan Cotter have been high profile

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exits from their respective NSOs. Debate has also raged over the methods of Black Sticks women’s hockey coach Mark Hager after an email was leaked of him critiquing the team. The key scope of the HPSNZ/Cycling NZ review are: For Cycling New Zealand: 1. Determine whether the allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the CNZ’s high performance programme are true. 2. Review CNZ’s response to such allegations and behaviours and assess whether such response was adequate and appropriate, including the actions taken by CNZ prior to the allegations’ public disclosure on May 30, 2018. 3. Consider any other information of alleged inappropriate relationships, bullying, or other inappropriate behaviour in the CNZ HP programme. 4. Assess the culture of the CNZ HP programme including allegations of a “toxic environment”. For High Performance Sport New Zealand: 1. Identify the information received and steps taken by HPSNZ in the Rio debrief including whether there were any allegations made or evidence alleged of inappropriate behaviour within the CNZ HP programme, and if so, when and how that occurred. 2. Identify whether HPSNZ received any other information from the beginning of 2016 or after, containing any allegations or evidence of alleged inappropriate behaviour within the CNZ HP programme. 3. Review HPSNZ’s response to all such allegations and behaviours and assess whether or not the steps taken were adequate and appropriate. 4. Identify how information was obtained by HPSNZ in the Rio debrief and how and when it obtained any other information about alleged inappropriate behaviour; and identify how such information was held, used and disclosed by HPSNZ. - NZME

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): What you want is not as out of reach as you think. What seems ridiculous to expect may actually be just a little bit out of the normal pattern, and all it will take is an extra push to make it so. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): When you don’t know what to do next, concentrate your efforts on just being the best you. Keeping yourself sharp and strong will ready you for the opportunities around the bend. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’ll hear many versions of the truth. Avoid trusting powerful people over honest people. As Groucho Marx once said: Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes? CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ll pick your goal almost arbitrarily, and that’s fine for today. The purpose is to give you a reason to take every step along the way. You’ll commit to the journey, not the destination. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): If you were a cast member on “Survivor,” you might conspire to handle today’s challenge. Thankfully, you live in the untelevised version of reality where it is better to be kind than to drum up the drama. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Between people whose history includes great love, there will always be explosive topics, buried like landmines in the field of conversation. They are best avoided. If you accidentally step on one, turn and run. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Thankfulness is the seed that all good things blossom from today. What you’re most appreciative of is not material, rather it’s the attention, help and lessons you gather. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): If the events knock you off course, take it as a cue to expand your perception and grow your influence. With a bigger worldview you will be unfazed by life’s little irritations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): To protect yourself against the thievery of time, demand that time leave you something in return for what it takes. This is most easily accomplished by working toward meaningful treasures. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): It’s wasteful to wish you were anywhere else, with anyone else, doing anything else than what you’re doing. Guard against this immaturity by fully joining the moment you’re in. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Winners be warned: Arrogance and pride are terrible, dangerous hitchhikers on the road to a great win. Do not pick them up. Arrogance and pride are the failures of success. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’re thinking creatively there are wonderful experiences to be had for little or no money. They’ll take planning though. This is a lucky day for making plans.

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Family Notices 38 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

CHAPPELL, Ngaire Emma – Passed away peacefully on August 28, 2018 at Bay of Islands Hospital. Aged 94 years. Wife of the late Trevor, mother of Peter and Judy and dear grand-mother to Hazel and George. A funeral service will be at St James Anglican Church, Kerikeri, at 11.30am TOMORROW Saturday, September 1, 2018 followed by burial in St James churchyard. Sincere thanks to the caring doctors and nurses at Bay of Islands Hospital. All communications please to PO Box 248, Kerikeri 0245.

CHEESMAN, William Charles Reginald (Reg) – 1927 - September 5, 2009 CHEESMAN, Jean Pearl – 1937 - August 31, 2017 If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, Keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever. Remembered with love by all the family.

TRUDGEON, Sandra Joyce – to ensure publication. August 31, 2017 The depths of sorrow To place a notice during we cannot tell, office hours please contact Of the loss of one us on 03 307 7900 we loved so well. for more information And while she sleeps Any queries a peaceful sleep, please contact Her memory 0800 we shall always keep. ASHBURTON Loved and missed always, (0800-274-287) Mum, Carol, Debbie and all the family.

TRUDGEON, Sandra – Big sister, second Mum. Deeply missed. Love Dave, Barb, Liam, Hayden and Jasmin.

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mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains TODAY

TOMORROW

SUNDAY

Mainly fine with northeasterlies turning northwest during the afternoon.

MONDAY

An early change to strong cold southerlies, bringing a period of rain with snow lowering to 300 metres, followed by showers with winds easing.

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rain

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Fine, but high cloud from afternoon. Wind at 1000m: NW 45 km/h developing. Wind at 2000m: SW 45 km/h, rising to NW 70 km/h during afternoon and evening.

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fine

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drizzle

Timaru

clearing

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Rise 7:03 am Set 6:04 pm

Good

Good fishing

Set 9:24 am Rise 10:45 pm

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Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday

1.98

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday

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Nth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

4.72

Sth Ashburton at 2:10 pm, yesterday

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Rangitata Klondyke at 4:00 pm, yesterday

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Waitaki Kurow at 3:05 pm, yesterday

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Canterbury Readings

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Morning cloud and valley fog, then fine spells. Patchy drizzle north of Mt Cook until evening. Wind at 1000m: S 40 km/h. However, in the N, S 55 km/h, easing to 40 km/h in the evening. Wind at 2000m: S 40 km/h. However, in the N, S gale 70 km/h developing, easing to 50 km/h in the evening.

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing Friday

NZ Today

Heavy rain near the divide easing to showers afternoon with snow above 1200m lowering to 700m. Little if any falls further E. NW gales.

Remaining showers clearing and southerlies dying away.

showers fine rain cloudy fine fine fine thunder showers fine fine drizzle fine cloudy fine

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TODAY

Becoming fine early morning, but cloud increasing again from afternoon. Northeasterlies developing.

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Cloudy with patchy drizzle, clearing in the evening. Southwest, strong about the coast

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A low, just east of central New Zealand, is deepening as it moves slowly southward. Another mature low, over the eastern Tasman Sea, is forecast to cross the north of the North Island overnight. A weak narrow ridge crosses New Zealand tomorrow, followed by a broad trough of low pressure on Sunday.

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 14.2 15.9 Max to 4pm -0.1 Minimum -3.6 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.2 16hr to 4pm August to date 34.4 Avg Aug to date 58 2018 to date 650.4 459 Avg year to date Wind km/h SE 15 At 4pm Strongest gust SE 20 Time of gust 3:56pm

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7pm KaweKorero 7:30 Experience PGR 8:30 M Colombiana AO 2011 Action. A woman who saw her parents murdered as a child turns herself into a professional killer to get revenge on the gangster responsible for her parents’ deaths. Zoe Saldana, Michael Vartan. 10:35 Te Kaea 3 2 11:05 This Week PGR Weekly highlights from WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown Live. 11:35 KaweKorero 3 Inside news from at home and around the world. 12:05 Closedown

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6am The Home Show 7am Tiny House Hunting 7:30 Love Nature – Extreme Animal Babies 8:30 American Pickers 9:30 Lose Weight For Good 10am Nadiya’s Food Adventure 10:30 Picked Off 11:30 Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey 12:30 From Russia To Iran 1:30 Inside The Tube – Going Underground 2:30 Staying Healthy – A Doctor’s Guide 3:30 Love Nature – Wild Britain With Ray Mears Ray Mears visits the hay meadow, discovering creatures that live among the wild flowers, including butterflies, green woodpeckers, and barn owls. 4:30 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course 5:30 American Restoration 6pm Backroad Gold 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Down East Dickering 8:30 The Home Show 9:30 Flying Across Britain With Arthur Williams Arthur Williams, a former royal marine turned pilot, explores the network of airfields etched into the British landscape. 10:30 American Restoration 11pm Backroad Gold 11:30 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course 12:30 Auction Kings 1am American Pickers 2am Love Nature – Wild Britain With Ray Mears 3am Inside The Tube – Going Underground 4am The Home Show 5am Flying Across Britain With Arthur Williams

SKY SPORT 2

6am L Athletics – IAAF Diamond League From Zurich. 8:30 Motorsport – Arctic Race Of Norway Event (HLS) 9:30 Golf – PGA Tour Champions (HLS) Boeing Classic. 10:30 Golf – European Tour (HLS) Made in Denmark – Round One. 11am L Golf – LPGA Tour Cambia Portland Classic – Round One. 2pm Inside The PGA Tour 2:30 Golf Central 3:30 Ultimate Fighter 4:30 First XV Rugby Revision 5pm The Breakdown 6pm The World Rugby Show 6:30 Team Talk 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 L Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Wellington v Southland. From the Westpac Stadium. 9:30 L Golf – European Tour Made in Denmark – Round Two. From the Silkeborg Ry Golf Club in Aarhus, Denmark. 11:30 The World Rugby Show

6am The Kiwi League Show 6:30 L Rugby League – Super League Super 8s – Warrington Wovles v Hull FC. 9am League Life 9:30 The Late Show With Matty Johns 10:30 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Rabbitohs v Tigers. 12:30 Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Super 8s – Warrington Wovles v Hull FC. 2:30 #SkySpeed 3pm The Ultimate Fighter 4pm Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Rabbitohs v Tigers. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney. 6pm The Late Show With Matty Johns 7pm The Kiwi League Show 7:30 L Rugby League – NRL Warriors v Raiders. From Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland. 10:30 Athletics – IAAF Diamond League (HLS) From Zurich. 11:30 Triathlon – ITU World Series (HLS) From Montreal.

Midnight Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Auckland v Waikato. 12:30 Inside The PGA Tour 1am Golf – LPGA Tour (HLS) Cambia Portland Classic – Round One. 1:30 L Golf – European Tour Made in Denmark – Round Two. 4:30 Cricket – CPL (HLS) Patriots v Stars. 5:30 Inside The PGA Tour

12:30 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Warriors v Raiders. 2:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Wellington v Southland. 3am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Storm v Panthers. 3:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Warriors v Raiders. 4am Team Talk 4:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Auckland v Waikato. 5am Mainfreight Rugby

SATURDAY

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language; HLS Highlights; RPL Replay; DLY Delayed. CLASSIFICATIONS: 16/18 Approved for persons 16/18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

SATURDAY

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DISCOVERY 6:35 Gold Rush PG No Crane, No Gain. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 9:10 Alaskan Bush People M 10am Aussie Gold Hunters PG 10:50 Bering Sea Gold PG Gold Nuggets. 11:40 A Crime To Remember M The Newlydeads. 12:30 Murder Comes To Town M He’d do it Again. 1:20 The Coroner – I Speak For The Dead M Clash of Wills. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG Watery Grave. 4:45 Cooper’s Treasure PG 5:40 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 6:35 Garage Rehab – Revisited PG Offset Kustoms Revisited. 7:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 8:30 Weather Gone Viral M In a Flash. 9:25 Megatrains PG New Zealand – The Milk Train. 10:15 What On Earth? PG Curse of Medusa. 11:05 Naked And Afraid M Frozen in Fear. 11:55 The Coroner – I Speak For The Dead M Clash of Wills.

SATURDAY

12:45 Murder Comes To Town M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Homestead Rescue PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 MythBusters PG

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40 Ashburton Guardian

Lisa Allpress a winner

Noeline named as coach

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Nathan McCloy’s stellar season with Celtic was rewarded with his inclusion in the Mid Canterbury Heartland squad for the ﬁrst time. BY ERIN TASKER

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Nathan McCloy has one big goal in this year’s Heartland rugby championship. That goal is to simply learn as much as he possibly can from the Mid Canterbury team environment. He planned to make the most of the opportunity he’d been given as one of many new caps in this year’s squad, soak it all up and hoped the experience would help him to grow as a player. A first-five, the Ashburton 22-year-old knew he’d have a fight on his hands to earn a spot in the starting line-up in his first season as part of the Hammers squad. Jarred Percival, a loan player from Christchurch, was also in the squad and he’d virtually made the number 10 jersey his own in recent seasons, providing Mid Canterbury rugby fans with many memorable moments including

a long-range penalty on the final whistle to grab a last-minute win over eventual winners Wanganui last season. In Mid Canterbury’s opening round win over Horowhenua-Kapiti last weekend Percival started at first-five, with McCloy taking to the field for his Mid Canterbury debut with about 20 minutes to go, and he was more than happy with that. He knew he could learn a lot off Percival, and already has. McCloy had been part of two Mid Canterbury sevens campaigns now and played for the Mid Canterbury development squad two seasons ago, but 2018 was the first time he’d made the Mid Canterbury Heartland team. Last season, after his Celtic club side was knocked out of the Luisetti Combined Country Competition, McCloy hung his boots up for the season and headed to America.

For 10 weeks he was based in Pennsylvania, about 90 minutes out of New York, and worked at a summer camp. Upon his return he got back into training and got stuck into his building apprenticeship, which he completed recently, and pulled the green jersey of Celtic on again in what turned out to be a historic season for the club. They won their first Watters Cup title outright in 18 years and McCloy said that final victory over Southern was an amazing experience. “There were kids chanting the whole time, it was pretty awesome. “That was pretty much all you could hear,” McCloy said. McCloy scored the opening try of that final, but the vast majority of points he had put beside his name this season had come with the boot. Over the past couple of seasons

he’d made a name for himself as one of the more reliable goalkickers around, and he said this season he’d put in a lot of work behind the scenes. “It was going pretty good for a start – I think I had about four weeks where I didn’t miss one – but there were games that didn’t come off that nicely, too,” McCloy said. McCloy started his rugby career as a youngster in Methven and spent a couple of years in Christchurch before his family moved back to Ashburton. He played for Celtic, then the Ashburton College First XV when they were one of the top four co-ed schools in the UC Championship, before spending his final year of schooling at Timaru Boys’ High School, playing for the school’s first XV and making the UC Championship semi-finals where they lost to Christchurch Boys’ High School.

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He’d played in some tough games in his young career so far, but the Heartland Championship was a step up again. “Compared to the club stuff everyone is definitely a bit stronger and faster, but it was good having those couple of warm-up games to get a taste of what it’s going to be like,” McCloy said. The Mid Canterbury Hammers will play North Otago in round two of the Heartland Championship in Ashburton tomorrow, and with the lads from Oamaru having toppled Buller in round one, McCloy and his team-mates knew they’d have a challenge on their hands. But, every week would be a challenge this season. “You know you’ve got to front up every week. “It’s not one or two games, you’ve got to bring your A game every week to be competitive,” McCloy said.

Ashburton’s top indoor bowlers chasing Welch Trophy

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