NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Brk hopelessly early,pulled up

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke after 150m losing all chance and was retired from the race.

10th otr,chkd,wd cvr,wdr,big effort

DIEDRE FRANCO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Raced wide from the 800m.

5th gap,5bk inr,off,1x1 550,wd,bold

Slw,rear,left 5th inr,off tn,ran on

DIEDRE FRANCO - lay inwards on the bends. Driver C Thornley advised the mare had been difficult to steer rounding the final bend.

11th otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,strong fin

Brk,rear inr,off,4-bk otr,no pickup

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground.

Slw,rear otr,9th top,never sparked

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend and broke again near the 100m.

12th otr,rear top,passed stragglers

Brk badly start,pulled up after

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Ld,trld,off,ld 1850,hdd top,no more

THE BLOSS - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Borcoskie advised he was disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation.

Ld,trld 2300,urged 500,battld inr

THE BLOSS - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Up,1x1 1350,off tn,1-paced mid

Trainer B Borcoskie advised Stewards on 10 February that THE BLOSS is no longer racing in foal.

Trld,off,ld,trld 1250,off tn,steady

Soon ld,hassled,fght tn,swampd 30

THE BLOSS - shifted into the passing lane in the run home when leading. Miss Harrison was issued a warning to ensure she leaves full access to the passing lane for trailing runners.

Trld,3bk inr 1000,waited,honest inr

Made ld,trld 1650,off top,too slick

BIG AL - shifted outwards in the run home forcing KAMILLA wider on the track. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver R May (KAMILLA) placed 2nd, who confirmed his chances had not been affected and that he did not wish to proceed with a protest. Driver S Clarke was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future. Mr Clarke was also issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture

Across to trail,3-bk bell,off,stout

Left prkd the trip,flat top,fdd out

Trld,3-bk 1800,off,sound effort mid

BIG AL - held up early in the run home.

Ld out,trld,3-bk,off,wd 750,fght on

BIG AL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m.

Prkd,ld,trld 1800,off top,stout fin

BIG AL - driver S Clarke was issued a warning for using his whip in a prodding motion in the run home.

Trld,3-bk bell,off,blkd,late in mid

BIG AL - began awkwardly. Held up final bend and early in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance co-trainer/driver S Clarke advised the gelding had trialled well after being freshened and received an economical run throughout.

Chkd then brk,7th,feeling pinch 450

BIG AL - checked by an outside runner as the start was effected and stood on the mark in consequence losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

Prkd,ld 1700,softened up,run down

RACEY KRUSA - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

Trld,3-bk 1300,off,4th top,bttld on

9th otr,5-bk,wd rear 950,wdr,no fin

RACEY KRUSA - raced wide from the 1000m.

Chkd,11th otr,1x1 1400,off tn,strng

RACEY KRUSA - hampered at the start when runners either side broke.

5th inr,5-bk,off,wdst tn,bttld clsr

Trld,3-bk 2300,held up,stout on inr

RACEY KRUSA - held up early in the run home.

Brk early,8th inr,off,wd top,useful

RACEY KRUSA - broke racing into the first bend and shifted inwards abruptly despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4th,3-bk inr 1600,thru,ld,crunched

5th,4-bk inr 2000,held up,stout inr

RACEY KRUSA - held up early in the run home.

Soon 5pegs,weavd str,ran on late

RACEY KRUSA - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Ld out,trld 1700,off 300,strong bid

Blew the start,tailed off,no danger

MONARCH PRINCE - broke at the start losing all chance.

Soon ld,fght hard str,run down 70

Wd,up prkd,3-bk 1200,4w 600,outfin

Made ld,dictated terms,gobbled up

Wd,eased,wd cvr rear top,bttld well

MONARCH PRINCE - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.

4bk otr,wd rear tn,battld mid-wd

Prkd,3bk otr 700,3wd cvr,honest

Brk early,brk again 7th,out of play

CAPPAHA - broke briefly after 200m before breaking again near the 1650m losing all chance.

7th inr,4-bk,brk 800,out of action

CAPPAHA - broke near the 800m losing ground.

3rd,4th,parkd 600,solid

CAPPAHA - trotted roughly through the early stages.

6th,1x1,prkd,brk 1000,distanced

CAPPAHA - broke near the 1000m checking a trailing runner losing ground. Driver R Holmes reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in consequence. Mr Holmes was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to take his runner clear of the field when in a break.

Soon ld,trld 1800,held up,off,tidy

Soon ld,joind 600,hdd 400,wilted

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,well bk tn,battld

3bk inr,waited tn,imprvd in gaps

CAPPAHA - held up early in the run home.

8th inr,4-bk bell,off,fght on,blkd

LAVRA SEGIL - out of position at the start. Driver M Lewis was issued a warning.

Wd,8th otr,chkd wd 850,effort told

LAVRA SEGIL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Raced wide from the 800m. Broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.

6th inr,1x1 bell,failed to quicken

LAVRA SEGIL - lay inwards rounding the final bend.

Slw,buried mrks,chkd 250,not a hope

LAVRA SEGIL - hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home.

Landed trail,off top,chall,thwarted

Trld,ruff,3bk inr,held up tn-100,gd

LAVRA SEGIL - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

13th inr,5-bk,chkd,off 250,tidy mid

LAVRA SEGIL - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Chkd & brk early,tacked on,no extra

LAVRA SEGIL - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Weakened leaving the final bend.

4th,4-5bk inr,off 600 then brk,done

LAVRA SEGIL - trainer P Shennan was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified blinds. Broke passing the 550m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

4th inr,4-bk,off,wd 550,ld tn,tough

Wd cvr 11th,chkd/brk 900m,bt slows

WAIHEMO HANNAH - raced wide early and middle stages. Broke near the 900m after being hampered by a breaking runner losing ground. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,imprvd whn clr

WAIHEMO HANNAH - held up early in the run home.

Rear inr,prkd 1100,cvr,prkd,ld,cght

6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,useful wdst

Slow,rear,6-bk inr,off,passed slows

WAIHEMO HANNAH - slow away.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,off,steady mid

6-5bk inr,4bk otr,steady inr

Cght 3wd,prkd 1800,ld tn,swampd

WAIHEMO HANNAH - raced wide early.

3rd inr,3-bk,trld top,fght well inr

MEANDAD - trotted roughly in the run home.

Soon trld,waited,thru,short bid

MEANDAD - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding had trotted roughly on several occasions throughout however notwithstanding this she was disappointed with the effort. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4th inr,4-bk 1400,held up,off,solid

MEANDAD - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Wd,1x1,4-bk 1200,wd cvr,plggd wdr

Wd 5th,6-bk inr,4-bk,prkd 1100,fght

Trld,3-bk,off 650,wd,no final punch

MEANDAD - placed in restricted room near the 150m when an inside runner was being shifted wider on the track.

5th,3pegs,broke turn,out

MEANDAD - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Trld out,3-bk,carted,off,solid mid

MEANDAD - held up for a distance passing the 600m.

Prkd,trld 2200,off,short bid inr

MEANDAD - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding had peaked on its run over the concluding stages and expected the horse would derive considerable benefit after not having raced for a month.

Trail,soon led,joind,brk str,out

MEANDAD - broke near the 150m losing all chance.

Prkd,ld,trld 1850,flat tyre 600 out

BRIANNA - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding DEM BONES DEM BONES. Driver D McCormick was issued a warning. Over-raced middle stages. Struck and punctured the sulky tyre of KISS ME KATE near the 600m. Mr McCormick admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 April up to and including 25 April 2025 (2 days). Mr McCormick also admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein rounding the final bend and again early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from 26 April up to and including 30 April 2025 (2 days).

Brk early bk of mid,out of business

KISS ME KATE - broke after 200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Steppd,up,ld 2200,set terms,comfy

KISS ME KATE - shifted outwards in the run home when leading. Driver B Munro was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Wd,brk 1650,tacked on,never close

KISS ME KATE - broke near the 1650m losing ground.

Steppd,brk 1900,distancd after

KISS ME KATE - broke after 150m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Prkd,ld,trld,3bk 1200,waitd,sound

KISS ME KATE - held up leaving the final bend.

Up,ld 1600,3bk 1000,dashd inr

KISS ME KATE - driver B Munro was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3wd,up,ld 1600,set terms,hdd,fght

KISS ME KATE - lay outwards rounding the final bend.

Steppd,brk 2500,brk,brk again

KISS ME KATE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Broke again near the 1800m and 1500m losing all chance.

Brk,detachd,tackd on tn,bt slows

KISS ME KATE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

8th otr,3-bk bell,wd 425m,sound gap

Rear of bunch,held up,off,sound gap

Brk wildly,long way back after

BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start after crowding an outside runner losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk start,distant,brk 1600,no hope

BONNIE BAGRIE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again near the 1600m losing all chance.

Brk,dist 12th,big imprv from rear

BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

Soon 3bk otr,brk 600,came again inr

BONNIE BAGRIE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Broke near the 600m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

3bk otr-1x1,angled,short bid mid

Connections advised Stewards on 16 December that BONNIE BAGRIE has been treated for a virus since last racing.

6-5bk otr,well bk tn,big dash wd

BONNIE BAGRIE - lay inwards rounding the final bend.

Prkd,ld bid 1400,prkd,gone 400