NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Wd,made ld,trld 1700,thru,stout fin

5-6bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,fght,wilted

MOET SHARD - connections advised the mare would be racing in foal.

Up,ld,trld,4bk inr,off,held up,good

MOET SHARD - held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,short dash

MOET SHARD - driver L 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 and in a continuous manner 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 today up to and including 15 December 2024 (5 days).

4-5bk otr,thru mid,held up,steady

MOET SHARD - held up for a distance near the 150m.

Gate spd,ld 1500,kickd clr,held on

Prkd,1x1 1200,prkd 550,fght,hdd

MOET SHARD - fractious in the pre-race formation requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

4bk otr,5bk 1300,wd tn,battld wd

MOET SHARD - when questioned regarding the performance driver K Tomlinson advised the mare had travelled well during the running however had failed to respond when placed under pressure in the run home. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

5bk otr,angld wd,kept coming mid-wd

MOET SHARD - driver K Tomlinson was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Trld-4bk inr,5bk 900,thru,sound inr

MOET SHARD - placed in restricted room by outside runners near the 100m and raced inside a track marker.

Prkd,brf 1x1,prkd,askd,honest

3wd,prkd,1x1-3bk otr,battld mid

ESTER LUCY - raced wide early.

Gate spd,prkd,1x1 1100,off,steady

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd mid

Gate spd,ld 1650,askd,run down 150

Up,trld 2350,off tn,smartest mid

ESTER LUCY - the off side buckle on the saddlecloth detached during the running.

Soon prkd,1x1 1000,off,steady

ESTER LUCY - over-raced at various stages throughout.

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,chased hard

Ld,trld,3bk inr,waitd,1-paced inr

5bk inr,off tn,warmed up wider

4-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,pluggd wd

Gate spd,ld,trld 1000,thru,steady

SWEET DREAMS - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

6th,1x1 1200,off tn,one-paced mid

SWEET DREAMS - hung inwards rounding the final bend and in the run home losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised he was disappointed with the effort and that the filly may not have handled the track.

4-5-6bk inr,off rear,imprvd,held up

SWEET DREAMS - held up throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3bk otr,5bk 800,rear tn,no threat

SWEET DREAMS - out of position at the candy pole and start despite the efforts of driver R Close. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Lay inwards rounding the final bend and then was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of KAIRAKI CONFIDENTIAL which had lay outwards when being shifted wider when weakening near the 300m. Stewards questioned drivers R Close (SWEET DREAMS), J Cox (OFF THE EDGE) and J Dunn (KAIRAKI CONFIDENTIAL) regarding this with Mr Close advising his horse had been slow to react when being shifted wider due to laying inwards on the boring pole. After hearing from all drivers and viewing the replays Stewards were satisfied that no one horse or driver was at fault and no further action was required.

Eased,6bk inr,battld up inr

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,ld tn,bravest

SOFIA ROSE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer M Purvis advised he had added a boring pole to the mare's gear after having steering difficulties at its last start.

4-3bk otr,held up wd tn,sound

1x1,prkd,1x1 800,honest,peakd

Soon 3bk inr,off mid 250,1-paced

SOFIA ROSE - over-raced middle stages.

7bk otr,3wd cvr,urgd mid tn,battld

SOFIA ROSE - raced wide with cover from the 1200m.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,gritty fght

SOFIA ROSE - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 900m.

Soon 4pegs,off trn,only batld

4-6bk inr,off,held up tn,sound

SWEET TARTAN - had to be steadied near the 1600m when there was a easing of the pace and again steadied near the 1200m.

Brk dispatch,last,always at rear

SWEET TARTAN - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Mid-bk otr,only battled home

Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,thru,did best

Wd,prkd,1x1,off tn,no extra mid

SWEET TARTAN - over-raced early and middle stages.

Up,ld,trld 1400,3bk 600,off,handy

SWEET TARTAN - broke briefly near the 500m losing ground. Driver J Morrison advised the filly had struck a knee.

3wd,6-4bk otr,off,tried hard mid

Gate spd,led,fght,run down 100

SWEET TARTAN - lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

Ld-3bk inr,off,ld 950,kckd,held on

4bk otr,wd cvr tn,wdst 200,handy

6th,prkd 1400,cght there,fght,fdd

VINCENT REACTRESS - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

3wd,prkd,1x1 800,3bk tn,good inr

Eased,5bk inr,chkd 900,detachd

VINCENT REACTRESS - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m and broke losing all chance.

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,powerful

VINCENT REACTRESS - lay out under pressure early in the run home but was immediately corrected by Driver W House.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard

5-6bk inr,off rear 700,bt slows mid

VINCENT REACTRESS - hampered near the 450m.

Prkd,3bk otr 900,rough/brk tn

VINCENT REACTRESS - broke near the 350m hampering trailing runners losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

6th,1x1 1100,off,bt slows in mid

VINCENT REACTRESS - out of position at the start. Junior driver W House (who elected not to have the assistance of a senior driver) admitted a breach of Rule 858(1)(i) in that he failed to maintain his position until the start. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Trld-3bk inr,up,ld 1500,very classy

BESIDE ME - driver C Dalgety reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

4th,parkd,ruff 1400,brk 400,out

BESIDE ME - broke briefly passing the 1400m. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance. When questioned driver C Dalgety advised that in his opinion the filly was not suited by the smaller track.

Prkd,1x1,prkd 1200,flat tn,battld

Eased,4bk inr,battling tn,faded

DANCING DESIRE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

4-6bk inr,rough/brk 450,distanced

DANCING DESIRE - paced roughly passing the 800m. Broke near the 450m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

5-6th,3bk otr,3wd cvr,waitd,good wd

Soon 1x1,out 450,kept coming str

DANCING DESIRE - driver S Thornley was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Wd,prkd,brk,prkd,1x1,gone by 400

DANCING DESIRE - broke briefly near the 1500m losing ground. Weakened final bend.

1x1,prkd 1000,fght,felt pinch

7bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 700,gritty

DANCING DESIRE - raced wide from the 800m.

3wd,6-7bk otr,inr tn,off,sound wd

DANCING DESIRE - raced wide early.

3bk inr,5bk 700,wd rear tn,imprvd

Eased,4-5bk inr,last tn,bt slows wd

Trail thrghout,chased best lane

Thru,4bk inr,3bk otr tn,handy mid

ELLIE FRANCO - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Rear,6bk otr,thru mid,held up,fair

ELLIE FRANCO - held up rounding the final bend.

Workd 2 lead,joind trn,folded up

ELLIE FRANCO - weakened leaving the final bend.

Up,trld 1600,thru,tried hard inr

4bk inr,prkd 1200,no cvr,fading tn

ELLIE FRANCO - weakened final bend.

4th,4bk inr,off,3rd tn,fght,peakd

ELLIE FRANCO - hung outwards on various occasions during the running.

4th,dnied lead 2000,parkd,1x1,batld

AINT NO ANGEL - briefly hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Weakened final bend. Driver M Hill reported that the hopple shortener cord detached from the sulky passing the 1500m which required him to regather the cord shortly after. This gear was inspected and found to be in good condition.

Gt spd,parkd,led bell,fadd late

AINT NO ANGEL - raced wide early stages.

Mid-bk otr,3w solo 800,gritty bid

AINT NO ANGEL - over-raced in the middle stages.

Trail,3bk,battld away innr

Soon parkd,fght on bravely strgt

AINT NO ANGEL - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Over-raced middle stages when outside the leader.

Mid,1x1 bell,gone by 400

AINT NO ANGEL - weakened final bend.

Left parkd,flat turn,folded up

AINT NO ANGEL - raced wide early. When asked to comment on the performance driver K Tomlinson advised that the mare was not suited to the grass track.

Trail,3pegs,nice finish lane

AINT NO ANGEL - over-raced middle stages.

Soon broke,detached after

AINT NO ANGEL - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner and losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

3bk otr-1x1,up,prkd 700,ld tn,cght

AINT NO ANGEL - raced wide early. Lay outwards over the concluding stages crowding an outside runner. Driver B Williamson was advised to make a better effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.