NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

3wd,eased,8-7bk inr,held up,good

NEXT LEVEL - raced wide early before being checked near the 2100m. Continued to race wide until being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1400m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Held up leaving the final bend.

3wd,prkd 1500,askd tn,dug in well

NEXT LEVEL - raced wide early.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,5wd tn,smart

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr,blkd,steady wd

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.

Slow,6th,detachd 600,faded out

NEXT LEVEL - slow to begin. Weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Butt was unable to provide any explanation.

4bk inr,flat footd 800-tn,faded

NEXT LEVEL - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Cox. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly through the middle stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

5-4-3bk inr,waitd tn,honest inr

Brk,10th inr,7-bk bell,never ran on

LESTER - the required veterinary clearance was received. Fractious prior to the start and broke briefly after breasting the barrier strand.

Brk badly start,brk 1200,pulled up

LESTER - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 1200m losing all chance and was retired from the race. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Butt advised the gelding had raced lethargically. A post-race veterinary examination revealed early signs of lameness in the left hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

7th,1x1 1800,off,just steady mid

LESTER - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Led,trld 1800,thru,sprintd,ld,nabbd

Prkd,1x1-5bk otr,4bk,inr tn,sound

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,off tn,no kick

Trld out,4-bk 2000,prkd 900,outfin

Trail,3bk bell,off trn,solid bid

6th pegs,5-bk,4-bk,held up,tidy mid

COMMANDER BEN - over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home.

5th inr,6-bk bell,off,useful in mid

COMMANDER BEN - over-raced middle stages. Held up leaving the final bend.

3-4bk inr,off rear 650,battld wd

COMMANDER BEN - over-raced middle stages.

Led,trld 1700,took lane,honest inr

SECRET AGENT MAN - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Again held up in the middle stages of the run home. Stewards questioned driver N Williamson regarding his decision to shift wider on the track passing the 150m when clearance existed in the passing lane. Mr Williamson explained he was aware driver M Williamson (COMMANDER BEN) had only commenced to shift inwards near the 150m and he believed he would be blocked for clear racing room if he had continued with an attempt to gain a run in the passing lane. Mr Williamson added he then decided to shift outwards and had finished strongly once gaining clear running inside the final 100m. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays Stewards were satisfied his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

5th,prkd,3-bk inr 2000,off,bold mid

COMMANDER BEN - over-raced middle stages. Held up until late in the run home.

Brf brk,ld,trld,3bk 1750,waitd,fair

COMMANDER BEN - broke briefly at the start.

Prkd,1x1 1600,3bk,cght 3wd,battld

HERE'S HERBIE - forced to race wider approaching the 1000m. Lay inwards leaving the final bend crowding an inside runner.

3wd,up,ld 1850,urgd 400,swallowd up

HERE'S HERBIE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Curtin advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages with the effort taking its toll.

Soon trld,waited,good bid inr

4-5bk inr,4bk tn,edgd closer inr

HERE'S HERBIE - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

3-4bk inr,held up rear tn,fair mid

HERE'S HERBIE - held up final bend. Driver C DeFilippi admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr DeFilippi's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 13 November up to and including 23 November 2025 (4 days).

6th,1x1-3bk otr,off,warmed up wd

Soon prkd,1x1 950,tight,no gaps,ok

6th,1x1-3bk otr,imprvd thru inr

HERE'S HERBIE - driver C DeFilippi advised he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

Brk,distant,5bk otr,off,big wdst

J T BOE - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of connections. Co-trainers S & A Telfer were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after a bandage came adrift during the running.

3wd,up,ld 1200,joind,fght,smartest

J T BOE - hung outwards and paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

Eased,4bk otr-1x1,off,solid mid

J T BOE - raced wide early.

1x1,3wd cvr 800,4wd,kept coming

J T BOE - lay inwards throughout the run home.

Found 1x1,off tn,chased hard mid

Connections advised Stewards on 30 September that J T BOE has had its hocks treated since last racing.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 400,4w,too gd

J T BOE - paced roughly in the run home.

7th otr,wd cvr,prkd 700,ld tn,stoic

Eased,4-bk inr,prkd 1450,chkd,tough

J T BOE - briefly hampered near the 200m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dickie stated that he was satisfied with the effort after having raced without cover from the 1400m.

Eased,5bk inr,flat 700,no impact

MAGICIAN - placed in restricted room and raced over a track marker near the 500m. Lay inwards and struck a track marker leaving the final bend.

3wd,prkd 1400,fght tn,felt pinch

MAGICIAN - raced wide early.

Thru,led,trld,3bk 700,off,handy mid

MAGICIAN - pre-race warmed.

8th,3wd,prkd 1150,fading by 400

MIKI KNOWS - junior driver R Harrison (assisted by J Dunn) admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that she shifted outwards near the 2000m forcing MAGICIAN to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Soon 3bk otr,off rear tn,big dash

MAGICIAN - the required veterinary clearance was received. Pre-race warmed.

Eased,3-4bk otr,well bk tn,steady

MAGICIAN - a post-race veterinary examination and endoscopy at the request of connections detected a degree of mucus that may have affected the horse's racing performance. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing again.

3wd,prkd 1200,brief 3wd tn,faded

MAGICIAN - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C Dalgety. Raced wide early. Locked wheels briefly with DONMARO which lay out near the 100m.

Brk,6th,3bk otr 1000,off,solid wd

MAGICIAN - broke at the start losing ground.

Gate spd,ld 1550,fght,bested 80

3-4bk otr,held up 400,honest inr

DANCE TILL DAWN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home.

3wd cvr,prkd-1x1,urgd 400,no xtra

DANCE TILL DAWN - raced wide early and middle stages.

Eased,6-7bk otr,well bk,ok,held up

DANCE TILL DAWN - connections advised the mare would be racing in foal. Raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home.

7th,3-4bk otr,well bk tn,steady mid

10-9th,5-7bk inr,3wd cvr,battld

Brk,3bk otr,3wd,prkd 950,fght,wiltd

DANCE TILL DAWN - broke at the start losing ground.

1x1-3bk otr,at rear tn,imprvd mid

5-6bk inr,5bk otr,inr tn,tight,good

DANCE TILL DAWN - hampered after 150m. Held up early in the run home.

5th,up,led 1200,joind 200,swampd

A false start was declared when the 10 metre barrier strand contacted the sulky mudguard of BLACK MACH and failed to clear the track inconveniencing COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR.

Ttrld,3bk 1200,prkd 500,brave

Trld-3bk inr,up 3wd tn,launchd,just

Gate spd,ld 1600,fght,swampd 100

Connections advised Stewards on 26 May that COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR has had its knee treated since last racing.

1x1-3bk otr,4bk 700,wd rear tn,fair

COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR - lay inwards near the 200m despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Led,trld,ld 1900,kickd best str

Ld,trld 1750,thru,chased hard inr

Gate spd,led,tackld 700,run down

COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR - lay inwards in the run home having to be corrected by driver T Williams. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. Co-trainer A Telfer advised she would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Soon trld,waitd,dashd thru,almost

COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR - lay inwards as the start was effected placing an inside runner in restricted room. Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver T Chmiel was issued a warning.

4L off start,6bk inr,no extra inr

BAZOOKA - slow to leave the pre-race formation and paced roughly in the score up resulting in the gelding being out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Driver S Ottley reported the gelding had paced roughly and raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lameness in the left hind leg. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gate spd,ld 1500,trld 700,ok,peakd

Eased,4bk otr,5bk 600,imprvd wd

BAZOOKA - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay inwards rounding the final bend and lost ground placing an inside runner in restricted room momentarily near the 350m.

3wd,up,led 1300,tackld,felt pinch

BAZOOKA - raced wide early.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,askd,tired str