NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Trld-4bk inr,off 300,held up,gd wd

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

Wd,prkd,3-bk,wd 450,wdr,stout fin

THE COALMAN - raced wide early.

Faced the breeze thru'out,outkicked

Trld,off,ld,trld 2000,thru,bold bid

10th,4bk otr,well bk tn,tried hard

Brk,5th,prkd,ld,trld,3-bk,fght mrks

THE COALMAN - held up early in the run home.

3-4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,tried hard mid

Up,ld 2200,no peace last lap,gritty

3bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,fading,brk

THE COALMAN - struck several track markers rounding the final bend and then broke losing all chance. Driver Z Meredith was issued a warning for striking track markers and advised he is to show more control when attempting to drive his runners out in future.

6-5bk otr,3-4wd cvr 600,pluggd

Cght 3wd,up,1x1 700,tight,tidy

JACK TAR - raced wide early and middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Driver B Hope admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 200m when allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of OCEAN OF TEARS with the tyre being punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Wd,9th otr,4-bk,off,chkd,strong fin

The start was delayed due to JACK TAR requiring a change of sulky.

7th inr,6-bk,off,useful late in mid

9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 1050,outfinishd

JACK TAR - hampered when an inside runner shifted outwards near the 100m.

Prkd,into ld 1700,trld 1000,strong

JACK TAR - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Run thru early to prkd,flat tn,wknd

Parkd,soon led,nabd,fght bk

JACK TAR - shifted outwards in the run home. Driver H Sail was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

6bk otr,up,prkd 1150,fght bravely

JACK TAR - raced wide early.

3wd,5bk otr,3wd,tired 900,pulld up

JACK TAR - raced wide early. Attempted to improve three wide for a distance passing the 1700m however was unable to muster enough speed and was then restrained to the rear of the field approaching the 1200m. Weakened from the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

5bk otr,sent 3wd,postd,felt pinch

ACTION MAJOR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m.

Soon trld,held up tn,no kick inr

Eased,5bk otr,wd rear tn,bt slows

ACTION MAJOR - Trainer G Dunn advised Stewards on 26 September ACTION MAJOR has had its knees treated since last racing.

Gate spd,ld 2100,askd,fght gamely

ACTION MAJOR - driver C Thornley advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Esaed,10th inr,3-bk,got split,slick

LORD FANTASY - trainer S Allen was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky.

Eased,8bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght hrd

LORD FANTASY - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

5-bk otr,wd 1300,prkd,cvr,off,stout

8th inr,5-bk 1800,held up,off,solid

LORD FANTASY - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Cut breeze thru'out,outfinished

Soon trail,out trn,steady bid

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,no room strgt

LORD FANTASY - held up early stages of the run home. Placed in restricted room near the 150m when an inside runner shifted ground outwards.

Gt spd,soon 3pegs,solid innr

LORD FANTASY - lay out rounding the final bend and the early stages of the run home.

Wide,parkd,1x1,only batled

LORD FANTASY - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1400m. Driver B Williamson defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Williamson the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.

Gt spd,led,fght on strongly

Soon 4bk otr,angld,handy mid-wd

10th otr,wd cvr rear top,stern late

5th otr,prkd,into ld 1300,ran clear

ESMARELDA - lay outwards throughout the run home.

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

ESMARELDA - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3wd,1x1-4bk otr,3wd cvr,steady wd

KASARANI - raced wide early.

Chkd,11th,5-bk inr,held up,no spark

KASARANI - checked by an outside runner after 100m losing ground. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Trld,3bk inr 1900,held up,tidy inr

KASARANI - paced roughly rounding the final bend. Held up early in the run home.

5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,whackd away wdst

KASARANI - driver K Newman's foot slipped momentarily from the sulky footrest early in the run home when activating gear accidentally coming into contact with the the mare's hind leg. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Newman advised he was disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Wd,up,ld 1800,kickd,thumped them

KASARANI - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 2100m. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

3bk otr,1x1,3bk,off,solid in mid

8bk otr,3wd cvr,up,ld 700,bravest

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Trainer M Smolenski was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky.

8bk otr,rear inr tn,chkd inr 100

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Checked by a breaking runner near the 50m.

3bk otr,up,loomd tn,honest wd

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.

7-6bk otr,3wd 600,short bid wd

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Raced wide from the 600m.

4-5bk otr,3wd 400,strong bid wd

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.

Bk otr,peeld 400,kept coming widest

6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,smart wdst

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.

4-6bk inr,off,3wd cvr,wdst tn,flew

SOPHIA BROMAC - raced four wide from the 700m.

5th,prkd 1900,cvr 1000,wd,blkd,fght

SOPHIA BROMAC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Stewards questioned Junior driver J Dunn (assisted by S Tomlinson) regarding the manner he drove between the 500m and the 400m of particular concern was his decision not to shift ground outwards when clearance existed prior to being covered by outside runners. Mr. Dunn advised that runners had improved rapidly with his mare causing him some difficulty at this point. He further added that shortly after he was hampered by a breaking runner and had this not occurred a run would have been available . After hearing from all parties and viewing the replays, Stewards advised Mr. Dunn not to leave his drives open to query in future when assessing this Stewards took into account Mr. Dunn's inexperience.