NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Trld-4bk inr 1100,askd,dashd inr

IRISH DREAM - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards on occasions throughout. Struck a track marker when laying in rounding the final bend.

3bk inr,4bk 1100,off rear tn,ok wd

IRISH DREAM - lay inwards final bend and early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver C DeFilippi advised he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Slw,9th otr,wd 700,wd cvr,5w,lethal

IRISH DREAM - fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly shortly after the start losing ground.

Gate spd,ld,3bk 1200,flat tn,wiltd

IRISH DREAM - hung inwards and contacted a track marker rounding the final bend.

5-6bk inr,off rear 700,brk 600

BETTORS ANVIL - hampered by a weakening runner near the 650m. Shifted outwards near the 600m resulting in IRISH DREAM being placed in restricted room and breaking shortly after. Held up throughout the run home. After questioning drivers S Tomlinson (IRISH DREAM) and T Williams (BETTORS ANVIL), Stewards issued Mr Williams with a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 600m when not clear resulting in IRISH DREAM being checked and breaking shortly after losing its chance. Mr Williams advised he would be defending the charge and the hearing was adjourned to the Methven TC meeting on 6 October 2024.

3bk inr,4bk 450,held up,handy wd

IRISH DREAM - fractious and reared prior to the first attempt at a start and was then hampered. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up by a weakening runner final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Bk otr,3w,1x1,1x2,just fair

IRISH DREAM - raced four wide from the 500m. Briefly checked near the 200m when an outside runner hung inwards. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised the gelding had cast a hind shoe early in the race, adding she was disappointed with the effort despite racing wide on the final bend.

Thru,prkd,ld,trld 1100,ld 100,nabbd

Wd,eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,rough tn

C C ARDEN - raced wide early. Hung inwards and locked wheels with the weakening KOTARE KELSO near the 350m despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel before breaking and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

5-6bk otr,3wd,prkd,bravd,nabbd

C C ARDEN - lay outwards near the 200m for a distance inconveniencing JOYRIDE(AUS). Junior driver N Burton was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

Brk,6bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght,peakd

C C ARDEN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

Brk,last,4bk otr,off tn,chased well

C C ARDEN - broke at the start losing ground.

Wd,6bk otr,3wd,1x1,off,swooped

C C ARDEN - raced wide early.

3bk otr,3wd 400,swooped,comfy

Prkd,3bk otr 1100,angld,honest mid

C C ARDEN - over-raced passing the 1300m when being restrained to obtain cover.

Wide,parkd bell,fadd in strgt

C C ARDEN - raced wide early.

3-bk mrks to trn,bttld away soundly

C C ARDEN - held up early in the run home. Driver T Williams advised the removable deafeners failed to activate due to the cord breaking.

Wd,1x1,up,ld 1100,kickd,cght 150

Eased,1x1 1500,3bk 900,off,ok mid

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - hung inwards late in the run home crowding an inside runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination initially revealed no abnormalities however upon cooling down the gelding developed colic and was treated prior to being transported to the Canterbury Equine Clinic in the Horse Ambulance for further assessment. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Eased,3bk otr,wd rear tn,big wdst

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - lay inwards on several occasions in the run home and had to be straightened by driver T Chmiel.

Wd,3bk otr 1400,3wd tn,kept coming

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - raced wide early.

4th,prkd,ld 1600,dictated,held well

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - broke early in the score up however was in position at the start.

Prkd,pshd to ld 1700,hdd 175m,faded

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - shifted outwards on straightening for the run home placing outside runners in restricted room. After hearing from Driver J Dickie and viewing the replays Mr Dickie was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the home straight in future.

Made ld,trld 1150,thru,did best inr

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,pounced,held

3-bk mrks,held up,off 300,late inr

Wd cvr mid,up prkd 1200,bttld well

MIDNIGHT MIKI - raced wide early.

Eased,11th inr,off,pshd 4w,fght gap

LINCOLN LOU - Driver A Poutama was questioned in relation to the manner in which he shifted ground near the 1100m when moving MIDNIGHT MIKI wider. Mr Poutama advised that his colt had overreacted when shifting out faster than anticipated which resulted in MIDNIGHT MIKI becoming unbalanced for several strides. Stewards took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.

6th otr,1x1 1600,off,sound effort

Eased,4bk otr,up,prkd 900,fght hard

7th,3bk otr,wd tn,kept coming wd

Held ld,tackld 1200-tn,bravest

Wd,made ld,trld 1350,thru,fght well

MALAKAI - the rein bar was removed prior to the start after warming up unfavourably. Lay inwards leaving the final bend striking track markers.

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,honest inr

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

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,fght hard inr

1x1,1x2 bell,3w cvr,wider,fair

MALAKAI - raced three wide with cover from the 800m.

Gt spd,led,joind,kickd hard

3bk otr,sent 3wd 500,kept coming

MALAKAI - lay inwards and paced roughly near the 1100m.

Trld,off,ld,trld 1900,off,led,held

MALAKAI - the boring pole was removed prior to the start due to warming up unfavourably.

6bk otr,up,prkd 1100,fght,bestd 100

Last,mid,parkd,ran away in strgt

ALWAYS DREAMING - pre-race warmed.

Last,3w,parkd bell,up,too big

ALWAYS DREAMING - pre-race warmed.

Trld,3bk inr 1200,off tn,smart mid

ALWAYS DREAMING - lay inwards near the 150m having to be straightened.

Wd,pressed to ld 1350,trld 700,fght

ALWAYS DREAMING - driver N Williamson 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 repays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

Last,deep pegs,angld off,plain wd

ALWAYS DREAMING - the clip on the near side number broke during the running. When questioned regarding the performance, trainer/driver N Williamson advised that it was his intention to go forward however, the gelding felt lethargic upon release, so he elected to restrain. He added that the race was not run to suit thereafter, further stating that he was not overly disappointed with the effort.

Soon trail,ask turn,fght on

Wide,parkd,up trn,fght on solidly

ALWAYS DREAMING - raced wide until reaching the parked position passing the 650m.

Gt spd,led,trail,zipped best lane

3wd,prkd 1250,never gave up,brave

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - raced wide early and middle stages.

3bk otr,up,prkd 800,fght bravely

Lost ld dig,left prkd,flat 300,wknd

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed. Commenced to weaken near the 300m placing an inside runner in restricted room. When questioned regarding the performance, Driver J Dunn advised that after unsuccessfully contesting the early lead and being forced to race outside the leader for the remainder of the event, the effort had taken its toll over the concluding stages.

Prkd,3-bk inr,prkd bell,ld top,game

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed.

1x1,3-bk 1230,wd 600,sustained bid

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - raced wide from the 600m.

7th otr,wd 1450,ld 1200,gunned down

Gun run mrks,thru lane,strong claim

9th,3wd,prkd 1100,askd,fght,fdd

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - paced roughly as the start was effected losing ground.

Wd cvr,pressed to ld 1400,too tough

NEXT LEVEL - over-raced when placed in restricted room shortly after the start when simultaneously shifting ground with an inside runner, hampering the trailing BAR LOUIE.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,too easy

BAR LOUIE - driver T Williams advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

8th otr,3-bk,wd 900,ld 700,ran away

Wd,6th inr,1x1,prkd,ld bell,ran clr

BAR LOUIE - tangled away. Driver T Williams advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk early wd,tailed off,not a hope

BAR LOUIE - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Fired to ld,got terms,too tenacious

RUBIRA - shifted down into the passing lane inside the 1200m before being corrected back out by Driver M Purdon with trailing runners losing some semblance of order briefly.

6th inr,off,wdst rear top,punishing

Prkd,pshd to ld 1700,dictated,slick