NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Prkd,ld,trld 1200,waited,earnest

Led,trld 1600,held up tn,imprvd

Brk,6bk otr,3wd,postd,battling tn

MARTHA STUART - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced for a distance passing the 1400m. Raced wide from the 1200m.

Prkd,no cvr,up,ld 600,swampd tn

MARTHA STUART - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Thru,3bk inr,off tn,offered little

MARTHA STUART - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the first bend.

3-4-5bk inr,6bk 1100,3wd,battld

MARTHA STUART - briefly crowded racing into the first bend by an outside runner. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m. Weakened final bend.

Brk,detachd,never tackd on

THE FOX - broke at the start losing all chance.

Brk,ld,trld 1800,held up,battld mid

THE FOX - broke after 100m losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Attended to by the on-course Veterinarian after being injured in the stable area following the race with the gelding being transported to the Canterbury Equine Clinic in the Horse Ambulance for further assessment. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

5-4bk otr,3wd 650,3rd tn,fght well

THE FOX - driver C Hackett reported she sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.

5th,1x1 1400,off,strong bid,cght

Up,ld 2000-4bk 1200,off mid,tidy

3bk inr,angld off tn,chased hard wd

BRETT'S MATE - shifted outwards leaving the final bend briefly locking wheels with A FINE PATRICK which broke losing its chance. Stewards questioned drivers J Dunn (A FINE PATRICK) and K Cameron (BRETT'S MATE) regarding this matter where it was established that Mr Cameron had shifted outwards in a gradual and acceptable manner, however, A FINE PATRICK had hung inwards and proved difficult for Mr Dunn to shift wider on the track to accommodate the manoeuvre. After viewing the replays and considering both drivers explanation Stewards could not apportion blame on either driver and took the matter no further.

Slow,last,angld turn,ran on ok

BRETT'S MATE - trainer/driver K Cameron reported the gelding had trotted roughly throughout.

Slow,5th,1x1 900,whackd away mid

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - broke at the start losing ground.

Eased,5bk otr,wd cvr tn,soared wd

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver J Morrison advised the mare had benefited from gear changes and had performed well at a recent trial.

8-9bk inr,6bk otr,brk 800,distant

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - broke near the 800m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

11th,5bk otr,3wd 1000,honest wd

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - shifted inwards abruptly at the start hampering inside runners. Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m.

5bk otr-1x1 1200,prkd 700,led,nabbd

SPY DA MOMENT - trotted roughly in the early stages.

Brfl brk,bk otr,solid thru mid

SPY DA MOMENT - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

8th,4bk otr,up,1x1,dashd,almost

SPY DA MOMENT - driver K Cox was warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

3bk otr,3wd 500,fght,felt pinch

TI AMO BELLE - driver J Dunn was questioned regarding his decision not to shift outwards near the 600m prior to being covered by the improving SPY DA MOMENT. Mr Dunn advised that he was reluctant to improve forward in the open from the 600m and race wide rounding the final bend believing the runners racing on the inside would carry him into the passing lane. Stewards noted Mr Dunn's comments.

Soon trld,waited,thru,stuck on ok

7th,1x1-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,smartest

4th,brk 1800,bk otr,always rear

PYRAMID MYSTIC - broke rounding the first bend. Shifted ground inwards near the 1300m making contact with FIERY BANDITO which broke in consequence. Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into this incident. Weakened final bend.

Brk brfly,brk 1400,last,brk str

PYRAMID MYSTIC - broke on several occasions from the 1800m losing ground. Broke again briefly passing the 200m.

Soon 3bk otr,angld tn,no extra str

4pegs,off,1x1 bell,innr turn,fair

PYRAMID MYSTIC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1300m. Hung inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

7-6th,1x1,prkd,ld 900,hdd tn,tired

6th,bk otr,peeld 450,loomd,peakd

MAD JACK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

Last,into 1x1 1400,too powerful

Trainer A Hoffman advised Stewards on 20 June that MAD JACK has had its knees treated since last racing.

4th,3pegs,off 500,tidy late

MAD JACK - trainer A Hoffman was issued with a warning after presenting the gelding without the notified blinds. Driver B Barclay reported that a sulky tyre had deflated during the running.

Mid,into 1x1,parkd 600,honest bid

Prkd,1x1 1100,off,chased well mid

5th,to 1x1 1000,3wd tn,dashd away

5th,1x1 1300,up tn,steady str

6-7th,3bk otr-prkd 900,dug in,brave

3-4-5bk inr,4bk otr,3wd cvr,unwound

5-4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,flew wd,just

GEORGE ELIOT - trainer T Grant advised the mare has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing.

3-4bk inr,held up tn,lackd gaps

GEORGE ELIOT - held up final bend. Hung outwards in the run home and was unable to be shifted into the available passing lane despite the efforts of driver R Close.

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

GEORGE ELIOT - lay outwards throughout the run home.

3-5bk otr,3wd 800,loomd,solid wd

GEORGE ELIOT - Stewards questioned driver R Close regarding his lack of vigour over the concluding stages and after hearing his explanation issued a charge under Rule 868(3) alleging he failed to drive the mare out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing 3rd. Mr Close advised he would be defending the charge and the hearing was adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee sine die.