NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Up,ld 2250,joind,hdd 350,run down

LUVAVICI - struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver S Whatuira was issued a warning.

6-5th,up,led 1200,kickd,too good

Gate spd,ld,trld,3bk,1x1,off,solid

Brk,4bk inr,off,1x1 800,fght,peakd

LUVAVICI - broke briefly at the start.

3wd,prkd,ld,trld 1600,off,good mid

Trld-4bk inr,off 500,got going wd

LUVAVICI - lay outwards rounding the final bend.

6th otr,1x1 1600,3-bk,wd,too slick

8-7th,3-4bk otr,3wd 600,ld,held on

LUVAVICI - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

5th,prkd,1x1 1400,chkd/brk,sound

SON E - broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Broke again after racing over the crossing near the 900m checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding. Weakened early in the run home. Stewards questioned Driver S O'Reilly regarding the manner in which she drove near the 900 metres, specifically her decision not to shift wider on the track when her runner was in a break. Miss O'Reilly explained that she had initially commenced to shift outwards to clear trailing runners however, LUVAVICI, which had been trailing her, had also commenced to shift outwards in an attempt to improve around her runner. As a result, she elected to maintain her position until that horse had cleared her sulky wheel. After considering Miss O'Reilly's explanation and reviewing the available replays, Stewards were satisfied that she had complied with her obligations and accordingly took the matter no further.

Prkd,1x1 1200,chkd 600,no punch

MOSES - checked by a breaking runner near the 600m. Driver S O'Reilly reported she sustained a punctured sulky tyre in consequence.

4th,4bk inr,3bk otr,honest inr

Slow,dist 8th,4bk inr,bt stragglers

Prkd,3bk otr 800,flat tn,no punch

MOSES - weakened leaving the final bend.

6th,1x1,prkd 1000,fght,felt pinch

8-9th,6bk inr 1200,5bk otr,bt slows

8th,4bk otr 1400,4th tn,smart wd

TU TANGATA - driver P Nairn was warned for the manner he drove near the 550m when improving between BROTHER LOVE and MOSES where insufficient room existed. Mr Nairn was also issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

9th,7bk inr,6bk otr,no kick wd-rear

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

3-4bk inr,off rear 350,whackd away

MOSES - had to be steadied near the 1200m when awkwardly placed close to the sulky of NELLIE DOYLE when over-racing.

3-4bk inr,3wd cvr 600,smart mid

PRESTIGIOUS - checked by a breaking runner near the 600m. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Brk,detachd,rough,brk 1450,pulld up

PRESTIGIOUS - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly passing the 1600m then broke passing the 1450m losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the left front heel.

Prkd,ld,hassld,trld,held up,easy

A false start was declared due to PRESTIGIOUS charging the barrier despite the efforts of driver K Butt with the barrier strand becoming entangled around the horse's front legs. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Led,trail 2100,tidy chase

8-7th,1x1 1800,off 350 then brk

PRESTIGIOUS - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

5bk inr,to 1x1 1400,swooped,yes

7th,3wd,prkd 1400-tn,very brave

PRESTIGIOUS - raced wide early.

Led,trld 2150,waitd,zoomed thru

Slow,5-6bk inr,5bk,no kick inr

Slow,8th,3bk otr,3wd cvr,pluggd

PARIS PRINCE - raced wide from the 750m.

4th,up,led 1400,kickd tn,toughest

5th,prkd,up,ld 1000,fght,cght 80

6th,to prkd 1200,up,ld tn,hdd 50

Slow/brk,5bk inr,3bk tn,bt slows

PARIS PRINCE - broke after 100m losing considerable ground.

8th,4bk inr 1200,off 350,no gaps wd

Brk,3bk inr 1100,waitd,brk 200

PARIS PRINCE - broke briefly shortly after the start losing ground. Driver S Thornley was struck by a dislodged track marker near the 400m. Mr Thornley was unharmed in this incident. Lay inwards and struck track markers before breaking leaving the final bend losing all chance.

10th,4bk otr,3wd 600,wd rear,fair

PARIS PRINCE - forced to race wide from the 800m.

Soon brk,always detached after

PARIS PRINCE - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Found 1x1,flat 600,eased out,fdd

FRANCO JOSIAH - weakened final bend.

8th,3bk otr,battling 400,no threat

FRANCO JOSIAH - weakened final bend.

Gate spd,prkd 1700,tiring by 500

FRANCO JOSIAH - weakened from the 500m.

4th,4bk inr,thru inr tn,pluggd inr

Led,trld 1700,askd 400,whackd away

FRANCO JOSIAH - hung inwards leaving the final bend contacting and dislodging a track marker.

4-5-4bk otr,inr tn,honest mid

Up,led 2000,hassld,gone by 550

RACHMANINOV - crowded by FRANCO JOSIAH racing into the first bend and trotted roughly for a short distance after striking the sulky wheel of that runner.

6th,to 1x1 1350,off,chased hard wd

Gate spd,ld 1500,hdd tn,folded up

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Butt advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

1x1,up,ld 1100,trld 800,smart mid

Gate spd,ld 1750,kickd,fght,cght 30

Strght to ld,set terms,nvr troubled

4-5th,3bk otr 750,off,solid mid-wd

3rd,3bk inr 850,waited,honest inr

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - over-raced middle stages. Lay outwards in the run home.

Gate spd,led,set terms,fght,cght

Gate spd,trld 1700-tn,fair bid inr

7th,1x1,3bk otr 700,off,imprvd wd

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - tangled away. Authorisation of placings was withheld after driver L Whittaker wished to view replays of the start and after doing so it was determined that the gelding had not been denied a fair start. Mr Whittaker 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 suspended Mr Whittaker's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 22 March up to and including 1 April 2026 (3 days).

4th,3bk inr,off 200,handy thru mid

1x1,parkd 1600,fgt on,fadd late

10-9th,4-6bk inr,off rear,battld

6th,6bk inr,4bk 600,short bid inr

Mid-bk otr,angld trn,fair wd

MAUI - driver D McCormick was issued with a warning after using his whip free of the rein in the early stages of the run home.

Soon 3pegs,soon broke,detachd

MAUI - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Out fast,soon led,trail,solid bid

MAUI - lay inwards final bend contacting several track markers.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1000-tn,fght gamely

MAUI - required a change of sulky prior to the start after sustaining a punctured sulky tyre in the preliminary. Raced wide early.

8th inr,prkd 1300,ld top,gobbled up

MAUI - Stewards questioned driver D McCormick regarding the manner in which he drove in the run home when his left foot dropped from the sulky footrest on several occasions resulting in contact being made with the gelding's hind leg. Mr McCormick explained that his sulky seat had slipped backwards at the start placing him at a disadvantage resulting in him having difficulty keeping his foot in the sulky rest while driving his runner out. After considering his explanation and viewing the position of the sulky seat following the race, Stewards were satisfied the contact had been accidental and took the matter no further.

Trld-3bk inr,prkd 1700,2nd tn,tired

6th,to 1x1 1100,off,got going wd

6th,3bk otr,loomed wd tn,honest

4th,prkd 1200,ld 850,kickd,hdd 50

ONE OVER DA LINE - began awkwardly.

8th,prkd 1100,up,ld 350,kickd,held

AXEL ROSE - held up final bend and early in the run home. Shifted inwards late in the run home and came together with ONE OVER DA LINE. Driver M Williamson was reminded of his obligations to maintain a straight course in the run home.

3wd,up,ld 1800,kickd hard,nabbd

ONE OVER DA LINE - raced wide early.

13th,6bk inr,off,held up,smart wd

ONE OVER DA LINE - held up final bend and early in the run home.

Led,trld 2000,off 550,prkd,held on

ONE OVER DA LINE - driver J Dunn was issued a warning for using his whip with his foot removed from the sulky footrest in the early stages.

Up,led 2000,set terms,held well

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

5th,prkd 1100,fght hard,peakd

10th otr,4-bk bell,failed to run on

BOUNCE N BEYOND - raced wide for a distance passing the 1200m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn advised the gelding had raced lethargically from the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gun run mrks,brk 2nd 300m out,gone

BOUNCE N BEYOND - broke near the 300m losing its chance.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1850,held up,no spark

Trld,3-bk 1150,off,bold tight qtrs

BOUNCE N BEYOND - held up late in the run home.

5-4bk otr,sent 3wd 600,fght on well

BOUNCE N BEYOND - raced wide from the 700m.

5th,5bk inr,4-3bk otr,1x1 tn,solid

A false start was declared due to BOUNCE N BEYOND becoming fractious and shifting outwards hampering an outside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver J Dunn elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

6th,mid otr,3bk inr 600,good inr

BOUNCE N BEYOND - the boring pole broke near the 1800m. The gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition with co-trainers R & J Dunn deemed not to be at fault.