NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

4-5bk otr,3-4wd 600,4th tn,honest

5bk otr,3-5wd tn,swooped past

7-6bk otr,5bk inr,cheeky in gaps

BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - held up final bend.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,1x1 tn,shot thru

BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Up,ld,trld 1200,held up 600-tn,good

BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Prkd,3bk inr,1x1 900,off,honest,fdd

BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - raced wide early. Driver W Rich defended a breach of Rule 869(5) in that he half carted for a distance passing the 1400m resulting in trailing runners being hampered near the 1200m. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Rich the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Rich's Amateur driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 23 June up to and including 23 July 2024 (1 month). Stewards also issued a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging that Mr Rich used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing from Stewards and Mr Rich, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the charge and Mr Rich's Amateur driver's licence was suspended from 24 July up to and including 23 August 2024 (1 month).

8th,4bk otr,3wd cvr,tried hard

HE'S TOUGH - paced roughly shortly after the start. Raced wide early.

1x1,3bk otr 800,3wd 350,pluggd

3bk otr-1x1,3bk,off,solid mid-wd

Trld-4bk inr 1200,waitd,no dash inr

Led,trld 2100,thru,steady inr

HE'S TOUGH - lay inwards rounding the final bend and struck several track markers.

5-4th,up,ld 1800,asked,bested

ITSAMONEYMAKER - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Contacted the sulky wheel of HE'S TOUGH near the 150m. Junior driver R Harrison (assisted by B Butt) was shown the replay and issued with a warning. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects as a result. Miss Harrison advised she did not activate the sliding blinds when held up in the run home.

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,wd cvr tn,tidy wd

DANCING DESIRE - raced three wide with cover from the 900m.

3bk otr the trip,off,one-paced wd

7-9bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,steady wd

DANCING DESIRE - raced wide from the 700m. Struck the sulky tyre of MAJOR SWEETART which punctured near the 650m. Junior driver S Thornley (assisted by K Barron) defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $200.

Eased,3wd cvr,prkd 1000,gritty

3bk otr-1x1,up,ld 200,too smart

5-6bk inr,4bk otr 700,battld inr

LONE WOLF - paced roughly near the 1000m losing ground.

Last,flat footd 400,ran on ok

LONE WOLF - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Prkd,1x1 1200,3wd tn,handy,peakd

Up,prkd,4bk otr 1200,held up,sound

LONE WOLF - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Stewards questioned driver S O'Reilly regarding the tactics she adopted on the final bend and early in the run home when electing to shift inwards in search of clear running. Miss O'Reilly advised the gelding had hung inwards when she had attempted to shift wider on the track near the 450m and again leaving the final bend causing her difficulty so she felt her best option was to shift ground inwards and obtain an inside run. After considering Miss O'Reilly's explanation and viewing the replays along with taking into account the racing manners of the gelding, Stewards took the matter no further.

Broke badly start,detached

LONE WOLF - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon 1x1,to 3rd tn,tried hard mid

3wd,5bk otr,up,3bk otr,inr tn,plggd

RAGAZZO MAJOR - raced wide early. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule when RAGAZZO MAJOR briefly raced four wide passing the 1200m after MIKI BENNETT shifted ground outwards. After viewing the replays it was established that driver T Williams (MIKI BENNETT) had shifted outwards prior to RAGAZZO MAJOR reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary. Hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

6th,3bk otr,1x1,loomd,dashd,close

3-4bk otr,3-4wd 350,kept coming

RAGAZZO MAJOR - raced wide early.

3wd,up,ld 1100,dug in,held on

RAGAZZO MAJOR - raced wide early. Lay outwards in the run home.

4bk otr,3wd,ld 700,fght,cght 70

5th,prkd 1400,pushd 3wd,gone

FERNETTI - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. The connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Brk,3bk otr,3wd,1x1 800,wilted

FERNETTI - broke at the start losing ground. Hung inwards throughout causing driver C Dalgety some difficulty. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Led,trld 1800,waitd,thru tn,almost

Gate spd,ld,kickd,hdd 150,fght bk

1x1,led 1700,tackld tn,run down

DEFY ME - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of HELIUM racing into the first bend after a slight easing of the pace and had to be shifted wider on the track. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Gate spd,ld 1500,fght,run down 100

HELIUM - hung inwards rounding the first bend. Raced wide early.

5bk otr-inr,held up 350,bt slows

WARLOCH - hampered in the early stages by HELIUM and locked sulky stays with that runner. Raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld,very keen,rolld off,fdd

HELIUM - over-raced early and middle stages causing driver R Harrison considerable difficulty. Shifted up the track when leading passing the 750m which allowed a trailing runner to improve to the inside. Lay inwards rounding the final bend when weakening crowding an inside runner. Junior driver R Harrison (assisted by trainer K Barron) was shown a replay of the manner she drove passing the 750m and advised to make a greater effort to ensure she does not allow her horse to shift wider on the track. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful of the racing manners of the gelding and placed a warning on the racing record of the horse.

Soon prkd,no cvr,fading from 400

HELIUM - weakened final bend before laying inwards and crowding an inside runner near the 300m.

Led,trld 1600,took lane,tidy,almost

HELIUM - over-raced middle stages.

5th,prkd 1400,asked tn,steady bid

6th,prkd 1200,made bid tn,fght,cght

5th,4bk inr,3bk otr,lost touch tn

BUCKSKIN - weakened final bend.

9th,3bk otr 1300,no extra str

BUCKSKIN - when questioned regarding the performance driver S O'Reilly advised that she was disappointed and could offer no explanation.

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,sprntd best

Trld,up,ld 1150,joind tn,fght,cght

Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk 700,held up,ok

TEMPO WARRIOR - held up final bend.

3wd,4-5bk otr,3wd tn,sound mid

Prkd,1x1,to trl 400,gritty mid

4-5bk inr,1x1 1900,off,tidy mid

Wd,6bk otr,3-5wd tn,honest wdst

4th,up,ld 1300,fght,hdd,fght well

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Brk,5th,3bk otr 700,off,smart wd

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - broke briefly at the start.

4th,4bk inr,held up,cheeky mid

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - paced roughly passing the 150m having to be steadied by driver J Dunn.

3pegs,one-paced strgt

Wide,parkd,shffld mid,no kick

BRYCE'S MEDDLE - raced wide early.

Cght 3wd,up,ld 1300,joind,fght,wltd

CHOCO LOU - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1600m.

Flew start,ld 2150,staved them off

5-4bk otr,angld wd tn,smart wd

CHOCO LOU - over-raced early stages. Held up final bend.

4-3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,dashd away

CHOCO LOU - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and broke briefly.

Trld the trip,held up,honest inr

Brk,5bk inr,detachd 700,no hope

CHOCO LOU - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Soon 4bk otr,angld,useful wdst

7th,3bk otr,clr tn,1-paced mid

4bk otr,up 3wd,1x1 1000,fair mid

4th,prkd 1300,askd,brave 2nd wind