NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Eased,4bk otr,wdst tn,bt slows wd

8th otr,wd cvr 400,closed strongly

4-5bk inr,held up,off,got going 100

BETTERTHANBABE - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver W House reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

5-4-5bk inr,held up,cheeky up inr

BETTERTHANBABE - held up final bend. Again held up late in the run home.

Tardy,rear inr,off,4-bk otr,bt slws

BETTERTHANBABE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver W House. Driver W House requested a Ruling as to whether he had been denied a fair start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr House, the Adjudicative Committee declared BETTERTHANBABE to be a runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,cheeky wd

Prkd,ld,trld 1650,thru,dashed clear

Gate spd,trld 1700,askd,honest inr

Nice trip otr,peeled tn,fght in gap

Speared to ld,dictated,booted clear

MIRACLE MEMPHIS - paced roughly entering the first turn when racing to the inside of D K LOUIE which in turn had BETTERTHANBABE improving to its outside. When questioned Driver W House advised that his gelding had lay out and contributed to the incident. Hampered briefly early in the run home.

Found 1x1,up,ld 600,far too good

4bk inr,off tn,held up,smart wdst

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,easy

CINDERELLA FRANCO - driver G Thornley reported she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon trail,exploded away late

CINDERELLA FRANCO - driver G Thornley reported she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Trld-3b inr,off tn,chased well mid

EBONY ARDEN - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding an inside runner. Driver T Williams was issued a warning.

Gt spd,led,attackd,flat trn,batld

TOSANA - made contact with the sulky wheel of EBONY ARDEN when attempting to take a trail near the 1300m. Driver M Hurrell was issued with a warning for the manner he drove at this stage of the race.

Soon 3w train,peeld turn,nice bid

EBONY ARDEN - raced three wide with cover throughout.

Soon 1x1,out strgt,nice bid

Gt spd,led,soon trail,tidy chase

1x1,prkd,4-bk inr,prkd 1000,ld,game

3wd,prkd,ld 1200,hdd tn,weakened

EBONY ARDEN - raced wide early. Lay inwards when weakening and struck track markers rounding the final bend. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days regarding the performance.

Gt spd,soon led,comfy,sped home

Rough,wd 8th 1150,ld 950,too strong

CHRISTIES ART - paced roughly as the start was effected.

1x1,prkd,1x1,waitd,handy up inr

5-7bk otr,well bk tn,weaved well

Bk otr,launchd 700,led in,strong

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,dashd,cght

Connections advised Stewards on 24 October that CHRISTIES ART has had its joints treated since last racing.

4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,honest bid wd

3bk otr,up,prkd 1000,ld 500,stoppd

CHRISTIES ART - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Ld out,trld 1000,flat 400,faded out

4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd,askd,bravest 50

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - driver B Butt admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

3wd,lead bid,prkd,1x1 tn,fght well

3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,flew mid

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay inwards racing into the first bend striking track markers and paced roughly. Held up by a weakening runner final bend. Again held up middle stages of the run home.

3rd,up,led 1250,kicked,comfy

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - began awkwardly.

Wd,6-7-6bk otr,wd rear 400,wiltd

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - raced wide early. Had to be steadied near the 2100m when there was an easing of the pace. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Weakened early in the run home. Driver J Dunn accidentally dropped his whip near the 100m.

3wd,prkd-3bk otr,no gaps str,forgiv

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

1x1,3-bk 1150,wd 800,posted,no more

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - co-trainers A & L Neal were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify driver T Mitchell. Raced wide without cover from the 800m. Weakened in the run home.

6th pegs,4-bk,off,rear,fght,no gaps

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - held up throughout the run home with Driver T Mitchell not activating the removable deafeners or sliding blinds as a result.

4th,prkd,cvr 1175,off,wore ldr down

5-6bk inr,off 400,chkd/brk,distant

DYNASTY - checked and shortly after broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Stewards questioned drivers J Cox (ULTIMATE CULLECT) and B Butt (DYNASTY) regarding this incident and after viewing the replays and hearing from both drivers it was established that both runners had shifted outwards simultaneously with ULTIMATE CULLECT then becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of MHAI SURFER GIRL causing Mr Cox some difficulty. After considering the matter Stewards were satisfied that no one horse or driver was at fault and took the matter no further. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Soon 4bk inr,held up tn,tidy in gap

DYNASTY - held up early in the run home.

Soon 3bk inr,held up 450,off,good

DYNASTY - hampered by a weakening runner near the 650m.

Trld-4bk inr,off rear tn,fair mid

5-6bk otr,off wdst tn,unleashd,just

DYNASTY - hampered when racing wide into the first bend. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

4bk inr,3-4bk otr,off,tried hard

DANCE TILL DAWN - over-raced middle stages with the mare pacing roughly near the 1400m after striking the sulky wheel of DYNASTY despite the efforts of driver R Harrison.

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,off,imprvd mid

DYNASTY - raced wide with cover from the 800m.

Eased,5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,honest wd

Thru,4bk inr,off 350,held up,solid

DYNASTY - held up final bend. Awkwardly placed to the inside of TREACHEROUS GALL having to be steadied when attempting a marginal run near the 300m. Driver B Butt was spoken to for the manner in which he shifted ground.

Ld,trld,4bk inr,held up tn-150,good

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