NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Gate spd,ld 1600,askd,fght,hdd 150

Eased,4bk inr 1300,brk tn,distancd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4th,lckd whls,6th,3-bk inr,bold fin

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - locked wheels with GOORAMBAT ART which hung inwards racing into the first bend. Amateur driver C Negus admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home and then in a continuous manner. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

8th,4bk otr,hookd wd tn,battld wd

5bk inr,3bk otr 1000,off,smart wdst

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - a post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards questioned driver C Negus regarding the tactics she adopted passing the 1200m when electing not to shift wider when an opportunity existed. After hearing her explanation Stewards issued a charge under Rule 868(2) alleging she failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to win or obtain the best possible finishing place by failing to shift outwards near the 1200m to race in the one one position. Mrs Negus admitted the breach however during the course elected to change her plea and defend the charge with the matter being adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee until the NZ Metropolitan TC meeting on 19 April 2025.

5th inr,prkd,cvr,wd 600,ld,crunched

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - driver C Negus defended a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b) and (c) alleging she shifted outwards near the 1500m forcing FRANCO HOFFMAN to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mrs Negus the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.

6th pegs,5-bk 1700,bttld away mrks

3rd,3-bk inr 1600,bttld away in gap

Eased,4-6bk inr,detachd 500,fdd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - weakened from the 500m.

Eased,4-5bk otr,4-5wd tn,honest

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced four wide from the 700m.

4th,left prkd 1650,cvr 550,wd,stout

Up,prkd,ld,trld 1700,thru,almost

3wd,prkd 1800-tn,felt pinch str

MAJOR TORQUE - briefly paced roughly rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised he was not disappointed with the effort after racing in the parked position for the majority of the race.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,out 150,handy

MAJOR TORQUE - held up final bend.

Prkd,1x1,4bk otr 700,held up,fair

MAJOR TORQUE - held up final bend. Driver G Thornley advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Mid otr,peeld 500,too big

Prkd,3bk otr 1000,4th tn,honest mid

Gate spd,ld,trld,ld,fght,nabbed

Gun run mrks,flat 600,bttld solidly

Wd,eased,rear otr,unable to run on

JOSE QUIVERA - raced wide early.

Eased,5-4bk inr,off,held up,steady

JOSE QUIVERA - held up late in the run home.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1250,wd 600,got up post

JOSE QUIVERA - raced wide early stages. When questioned regarding the improved performance driver R Cameron advised the gelding races well on the grass and had benefited from a freshen up since last racing and a drop in class today.

4bk otr,5bk 1150,3wd rear tn,pluggd

4-5bk inr,off tn,made ground mid

JOSE QUIVERA - over-raced middle stages.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,off,honest wd

JOSE QUIVERA - raced wide early.

1x1,prkd,1x1 950,off,solid bid mid

8bk otr,wdst rear tn,fair bid wdst

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1000,flat,battld

JOSE QUIVERA - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Cameron advised the gelding had over-raced during the running.

1x1-4bk otr,3wd,prkd,tired by tn

MAJOR HIPSTER - weakened final bend.

Chkd,5th,1x1,wd to ld 1300,run down

MAJOR HIPSTER - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Brk,quickly ld,allowed terms,kicked

MAJOR HIPSTER - broke at the start. Stewards lodged a protest against 1st placing being awarded under Rule 870(4)(d) alleging the gelding had failed to lose ground when in a break at the start and had gained an advantage. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and junior driver S Hill (assisted by M Williamson) the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Mr Hill was advised to make a greater effort to restrain his breaking runner.

Ld out,dictated terms,too tenacious

Ld out,trld,3-bk 2000,blkd,fght inr

MAJOR HIPSTER - junior driver S Hill was issued a warning for striking and racing inside a track marker early in the run home when attempting to improve where insufficient room existed.

4th inr,4-bk 1700,off,bold mid,blkd

MAJOR HIPSTER - had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the run home. Driver S Hill reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence.

5th inr,3bk 2100,got split,bold bid

Eased,wd cvr rear,wdst top,bt slows

Brk,5th inr,1x1,prkd 1500,drppd out

MAJOR HIPSTER - broke and shifted outwards at the start hampering an outside runner losing ground. Weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised the gelding had over-raced and been striking a knee. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Soon led,easy time,sped away

Brk start,tacked on,rear,bt two mid

WATERHOLES ROAD - broke at the start losing ground.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,did best inr

Soon trld,waited,thru,steady inr

WATERHOLES ROAD - driver N Munro advised he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

Lobbed trail,thru lane,strong bid

WATERHOLES ROAD - driver J Buckland-Stevens admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her 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 Mrs Buckland-Stevens' Amateur driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 21 May 2025 (6 weeks).

6th otr,swept to ld 1400,gunned dwn

Eased,6-5bk otr,last tn,bt slows

WATERHOLES ROAD - over-raced shortly after the start and despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson contacted the sulky wheel of DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Held up early in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 1600,held up,ran on wd

WATERHOLES ROAD - held up early in the run home.

Brk,11th otr,5-bk bell,never ran on

WATERHOLES ROAD - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.

Brk start,tacked on,nothing extra

WATERHOLES ROAD - broke at the start losing ground.

3-4th,3-4bk inr,off,held up,useful

WATERHOLES ROAD - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1650,held up,late mid

STEALERS WHEEL - held up final bend and early in the run home before being checked by a breaking runner near the 150m.

Brk,4th,4-bk,prkd,cvr 950,stout inr

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght stoutly

5th,1x1 1600,wd top,fght on solidly

7th otr,4-bk,3-bk 300,sound inr gap

Wd,prkd,cvr,3-bk 1050,held up,plggd

5th,prkd,5-bk inr,off,late dig wdst

Brk,7th inr,4-bk,held up,bttld away

STEALERS WHEEL - broke briefly at the start.

Soft trip mrks,thru,bold bid,denied

STEALERS WHEEL - Trainer D Gale advised the gelding has had its off-side knee treated since last racing. Lay in contacting track markers near the 1200m and then again rounding the final turn.

Eased,4-bk inr,off,blkd,tidy on inr

STEALERS WHEEL - lay in and contacted a track marker rounding the final turn.

6th otr,1x1 1650,3-bk,4w tn,ld,cght

4 & 5-bk mrks,off,whacked away gap

TIMBIMBOO - crowded near the 600m.

Prkd,1x1-4bk otr,held up tn,gd inr

TIMBIMBOO - paced roughly rounding the final bend when held up. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room middle stages of the run home.

Across to ld,set terms,held bravely

6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 800,gone tn

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages and despite the efforts of driver S Ottley struck the sulky wheel of OKIWI BAY approaching the 1250m. Raced wide from the 1200m. Weakened final bend.

5th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,4w over top

A false start was declared when TIMBIMBOO and SARGENT BEST backed away. A warning was placed on the barrier record of both runners.

Eased,rear inr,keen,off,useful wdst

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced early and middle stages.

Gate spd,ld 2000,fght,swampd 150

TIMBIMBOO - when questioned driver R Close was unable to offer any tangible reason for the performance.

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,off,hld up,ok

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages.

8th otr,3-bk 1600,wd top,stout fin

TIMBIMBOO - paced roughly in the run home.

Trld-5bk inr,4bk,held up,cheeky inr

BAUTISTA - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,wdst tn,over the top

Eased,9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 950,stuck

Brk,5th otr,1x1 1900,wd 400,stout

BAUTISTA - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,off tn,cut ldrs bk

Slw,chkd,7th gap,4-bk inr,off,strng

BAUTISTA - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the run home. Driver R May reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence.

Slow,4-5bk otr,up wdr tn,smart wd

BAUTISTA - back from its barrier position at the start. Driver R May was spoken to advisedly and reminded of his obligations. When questioned regarding the performance Mr May advised he had got too far back in the running and considering this he was not disappointed with the effort.

7th otr,1x1 900,off,ran home boldly

Bk otr,thru mid,always rear

Mid-bk otr,3w cvr,ran on wide

Eased,5bk inr,held up,good,tight

FLYING BIRD - held up over the concluding stages.

Parkd,ckhd&brk,3w postd,did well

FLYING BIRD - checked and broke near the 1200m when ALWAYS ON SALE shifted inwards, losing ground and raced wide from this point.

Left prkd the majority,stuck gamely

FLYING BIRD - driver H Douglas was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area.

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,trail,gone

SINAI SERMON - weakened early in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. When questioned regarding the tactics he adopted during the running, driver C Dalgety advised that after obtaining cover in the early stages his horse had begun to over-race so he elected to improve forward near the 1500m in an attempt to obtain the lead. SINAI SERMON then commenced to lay inwards near the 1200m when attempting to cross the pace-making FLYING BIRD and consequently despite his efforts he had been unable to improve to that position. Mr Dalgety added that when he became aware that FLYING BIRD was under pressure near the 600m he felt his best option was to improve forward again in an attempt to cross to the marker line. After considering his explanation Stewards were satisfied Mr Dalgety's tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Gt spd,trail thrghout,nice bid

FLYING BIRD - permission was granted for the mare to race with alternative colours.

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fght,just

Bk otr,peeld 500,ran on ok

4-6bk inr,4-5bk otr,last tn,battld

Prkd,1x1 1800,off,steady bid mid

3bk inr,1x1 2000,3wd 450,paddled

Trld-4bk inr,off 300,held up,gd wd

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

Wd,prkd,3-bk,wd 450,wdr,stout fin

THE COALMAN - raced wide early.

Faced the breeze thru'out,outkicked

Trld,off,ld,trld 2000,thru,bold bid

10th,4bk otr,well bk tn,tried hard

Brk,5th,prkd,ld,trld,3-bk,fght mrks

THE COALMAN - held up early in the run home.

3-4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,tried hard mid

4th inr,3-bk,held up,off 200,strong

MYTHICAL - lay inwards late in the run home having to be steadied by driver T Williams.

Slw,7th inr,4-bk,off,rough,no spark

MYTHICAL - paced roughly final bend and in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams was unable to provide any explanation.

4th,1x1 1000,out trn,no kick

MYTHICAL - lay out on the bend near the 1200m. Paced roughly at stages throughout. A post-race veterinary examination including an endoscopic procedure revealed the filly to have some low-grade respiratory inflammation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Cght wd,up prkd 900,couldn't stick

MYTHICAL - raced wide early and middle stages. Paced roughly in the run home having to be steadied near the 100m.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,tidy wrk late

MYTHICAL - paced roughly first bend. Held up rounding the final bend.

Mid,led 1200,never in doubt

MYTHICAL - driver T Williams reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,steady inr

MYTHICAL - paced roughly through the middle stages.

4th,prkd,cvr,chkd,wd 700,prkd,tough

WHATZ MY CHOICE - hampered near the 850m.

Found 1x1,prkd 800,up,fght hard

Chkd,8th otr,3-bk,wd top,strong bid

WHATZ MY CHOICE - hampered at the start.

4bk otr,3wd 700,cvr tn,honest wd

WHATZ MY CHOICE - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 700m.

Wd,pressed on,prkd 1300,gallant bid

WHATZ MY CHOICE - raced wide early and middle stages.

Chkd badly start,nvr in touch after

WHATZ MY CHOICE - checked after the start when an outside runner shifted inwards abruptly losing all chance.

Follwd 1x1,drag up 400,ok fin wider

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr top,stout fin

Prkd,edgd clsr,ld 200,brave,cght

5bk otr,3wd cvr 500,useful wdst

8th inr,5-bk 1250,off,bttld on,blkd

OCEAN OF TEARS - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

4bk otr,3wd cvr,prkd 700,felt pinch

OCEAN OF TEARS - driver G O'Reilly advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in the run home.

7th otr,3-bk,4-bk,wd cvr,strong fin

5-6bk inr,off tn,imprvd in gaps

6th inr,6bk,1x1 1400,wd 550,ld,cght

OCEAN OF TEARS - began awkwardly.

9th inr,7-bk,off,wd cvr,closed hard

Eased,rear inr,off,bttld clsr wdst

Soon trld,held up 500-tn,no kick

GLIDING HIGH - lay outwards in the run home.

6bk inr,off 600,battld away wd

Brk,inr,1x1 2000,off,chased well

GLIDING HIGH - broke at the start losing ground.

Led,set terms,kickd 600,held well

GLIDING HIGH - raced greenly passing the 700m and shifted up the track despite the efforts of driver C Wigg.

Led,trail,3bk,nice fin wn clear

GLIDING HIGH - tangled away. Held up leaving the final bend.

Ld out,attckd,trld 1250,carted,done

GLIDING HIGH - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

Brk,8th inr,8-bk,off,never fired up

GLIDING HIGH - broke at the start losing ground.

Soon 1x1,loomed up,nabd late

Brk,5th inr,4-bk,off,blkd,strong wd

GLIDING HIGH - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver M Holbrough advised she was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord breaking.