NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1100,off,flew

Gate spd,ld 1250,kick tn,too classy

ALDEBARAN FLOSS - trainer M Swain advised the mare would be racing in foal. Driver S Ottley reported she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

7bk otr,6bk inr 1300,wd rear,sound

ALDEBARAN FLOSS - trotted roughly in the early stages. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts. Again trotted roughly rounding the final bend. Trainer M Swain advised she would be making alterations to the mare's shoeing prior to resuming.

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 850,felt pinch

Gate spd,ld,slippd clr 400,cght 75

Gate spd,ld 1350,set terms,comfy

ALDEBARAN FLOSS - driver S Ottley reported the removable deafeners and sliding blinds were not activated due to having the field covered. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer M Swain advised the mare had been suited by a return to mobile racing. Mrs Swain also advised the mare had been having seasonal complaints and had been served with this information having been previously notified to Stewards.

3wd,prkd 2200,took over tn,cght 150

MIXED FAITH - raced wide early. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Prkd,ld 2100,kickd clr tn,held best

MIXED FAITH - struck track markers near the 1500m and again leaving the final bend when leading. Driver B Williamson was issued a warning for contacting track markers.

Parkd,led,retook,kept trucking

Bk otr,3w solo800,soon 4w,chargd wd

Bk otr,checkd & broke 700,ok aftr

MIXED FAITH - broke briefly shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hampered passing the 700m and broke losing ground.

5th,parkd bell,fght on,fadd late

MIXED FAITH - broke over the concluding stages.

Trld-4bk inr 1900,off 3bk otr,sound

MARTHA STUART - had to be steadied near the 2000m after a slight easing of the pace. Over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend and early in the run home.

Brk,6bk inr,4bk otr,struggling tn

MARTHA STUART - began awkwardly. Weakened leaving the final bend.

4-3bk otr,loomd wd tn,wrkd closer

3bk otr-1x1,3bk 1100,up tn,steady

Trld-3bk inr,angld tn,solid mid

5bk otr,sent 3wd,postd 600,battld

4bk inr,angld wd tn,strong bid wd

6th,3bk otr-1x1,strong bid,nabbd

3-4bk inr,off tn,steady up inr

MISSALYSSA - connections advised the mare has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing.

6-5bk otr,up,prkd 1100,fading tn

4-3bk otr,brk 1500,honest at bk

MISSALYSSA - broke racing over the crossing near the 1500m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

3bk otr-1x1,3wd tn,fght well,peakd

Last,3w,1x1 600,just fair

3-4pegs,off 1000,angld trn,nice wrk

Slow,4bk otr,off wdst,dashd wd

Soon 1x1,parkd 600,solid chase

AROHA KENNY - lay in first bend placing CODY BANNER in restricted room and making contact with that runner's hind leg. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Lay in again final bend.

4bk otr,up,prkd 900,kept fighting

AROHA KENNY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Tomlinson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Chkd,rear,5bk otr,big dash wdst

Found 1x1,2nd tn,ld 150,nabbed

Slow,5th,1x1 bell,ran on well

AROHA KENNY - became fractious prior to the start requiring the assistance of a starting attendant. Broke briefly at the start.

Prkd,1x1 1000-4bk,distant in str

THE BLOSS - over-raced middle stages.

4th,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,honest wdst

5th,5-4bk inr,held up tn,honest inr

THE BLOSS - held up final bend.

Ld,trld 1350,flat 400,ok 2nd wind

THE BLOSS - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

1x1-4bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,fdd 400

THE BLOSS - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S O'Reilly was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.

5-6pegs,off,mid-bk otr,steady

Trail,3-4pegs,last,battled

Led,soon traild,gone by trn

WINNING BONES - weakened final bend.

Strgt to lead,never in doubt

Soon 4bk otr,cartd 600,handy wdst

WINNING BONES - held up final bend.

Soon led,set terms,kickd,held on

3-4bk inr,4bk otr,3wd,brk 300

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - trainer J Morrison was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

3wd,1x1,3bk 900,brk tn,distant

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing inside runners in restricted room momentarily. Driver A Lethaby was issued a warning. Broke near the 300m losing its chance.

10-9bk otr,rear inr,off wd tn,handy

Follwd 1x1,1x1 bell,loomd,brk 100

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1300m. Broke over the concluding stages.

Slow,6bk otr,3wd cvr,up,brk tn

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - broke at the start losing ground. Checked near the 1000m. Raced four wide from the 700m. Broke near the 250m losing all chance.

Detachd,5bk inr,4bk tn,bt slows

PARIS PRINCE -lay in and struck a track marker near the 1500m which was dislodged. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

3rd,3bk,up,ld 1300,hdd 550,wiltd

ROYDON MUSCLE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Trotted roughly passing the 400m when becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of the weakening PARIS PRINCE. Driver R Holmes was issued with a warning for anticipating a run. Hung inwards and broke near the 350m crowding an inside runner losing ground.

Prkd,ld 2100,fght hard,held on

Brk,4-3bk otr,loomd wd tn,got going

PARIS PRINCE - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m.

5bk otr,3bk tn,got going mid

Brk on dispatch,distanced after

PARIS PRINCE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Bk otr,3w cvr bell,postd 600,tidy

OUR PINOCCHIO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1300m.

Lobd 1x1,shffld bk,weavd,ok fin

Deep pegs,off,peeld 500,ok,peakd

Slow,last,bk otr,last,always rear

OUR PINOCCHIO - driver W House was warned for being late to assemble at the start area.

Slow,bk otr,drag 400,tidy wider

OUR PINOCCHIO - tangled away.

Parkd,led 2000,too powerful

Slow away,detachd,nvr caught up

GRETTYMAC - fractious prior to the start and was back from its unruly position as the start was effected. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Weakened from the 1000m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver R Anderson could offer no tangible reason and advised it was his intention to restrict the mare to mobile starts in the immediate future. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Steady,5bk inr,off tn,dashed mid-wd

GRETTYMAC - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer R Anderson.

Brk 2500,7bk inr 1200,gone 600

GRETTYMAC - began awkwardly. Broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Struck track markers near the 1500m. Driver R Anderson was issued a warning. Weakened from the 600m.

4th,trld,3bk 1100,off 600,toughest

GRETTYMAC - fractious prior to the start.

6bk otr-inr,off rear,battld mid

5th,4bk inr,4bk otr 500,imprvd mid

Slow,4th,prkd 700,1x1 tn,solid,hdd

TU TANGATA - began awkwardly.

Prkd,no cvr,flat,came again well mi

TU TANGATA - out of position at the start. Driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 858(1)(i) in that he failed to maintain his position behind the mobile. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200. Hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Trotted roughly passing the 500m losing ground.

4th,4bk inr,5th tn,warmd up wd

6th,3bk otr,off tn,sharp mid-wd

TU TANGATA - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Briefly held up early in the run home.

3-6bk otr,brk,3wd cvr,postd,gone

TU TANGATA - broke passing the 2200m losing ground. Raced wide without cover from the 800m. Weakened final bend. A post race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with trainer P Nairn in the coming days.

3wd,5bk otr,angld out,surged wd

Brk,7bk inr-otr,detached,battled

MIGHTY LOGAN - slow early.

Trld-3bk,4bk 1300,held up,sound inr

MIGHTY LOGAN - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Led,3bk 1800,held up,felt pinch inr

3-5th,5bk inr,prkd 600,fght,wiltd

Prkd,1x1,prkd,1x1,fading 600

IDLE STUARTIA - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Morrison advised the mare had not been suited to racing parked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate with a normal recovery.

Led,trld 2100,thru,rattled home inr

IDLE STUARTIA - driver B Orange was warned for crossing his reins and performing a celebratory gesture prior to the finish line.

Led,trail,nice chase up lane

3-7bk inr,5bk otr 1600,up,fght hard

IDLE STUARTIA - over-raced middle stages. Improved wide from the 500m.

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1100,thru,no punch