NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

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.

3rd inr,3-bk 1600,blkd,late dig mid

GLIDING HIGH - held up throughout the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1300,held up,good

GLIDING HIGH - held up early in the run home. Driver J Buckland-Stevens advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled. When questioned regarding the performance Mrs Buckland-Stevens advised the gelding had got further back than anticipated in the running due to only having moderate gate speed however had been pleased with the performance once obtaining clear racing room in the home straight.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1700,thru,steady

9th otr,4bk,wd cvr,prkd 1000,outfin

GLADYS GREENLAND - over-raced early stages.

Soon 1x1,off,chased hard mid

5th otr,left prkd 1900,outfinished

GLADYS GREENLAND - raced wide early.

7th otr,3-bk,off top,closed stoutly

GLADYS GREENLAND - paced roughly in the early stages.

Sped to ld,joined 500,hdd,no answer

Speared to ld,dictated,cut dwn 100m

Wd cvr,posted 1500,unable to stick

GLADYS GREENLAND - raced wide with cover early and middle stages. Obliged to remain wide without cover from the 1500m when laying in and was unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by ALWAYS B STUNNING. Weakened final turn.

Speared to ld,set terms,held gamely

GLADYS GREENLAND - Driver F Phelan was warned for the manner in which he loose reined when driving the mare out in the home straight and also to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

Eased,wd rear 500,held up,late mrks

JUST ASK PADDY - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver N Munro advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1700,off,strong mid

JUST ASK PADDY - raced wide early.

7t otr,3-bk,wd,prkd,cvr,off,fght on

JUST ASK PADDY - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd 350,ld,chopped dwn

Eased,11th,4-bk inr,thru,fght well

3bk otr-1x1,up tn,sound bid mid

Eased,rear otr,imp mid,blkd,late wd

JUST ASK PADDY - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver G Thornley was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground outwards after briefly hampering outside runners in the run home.

Eased,5bk inr 1400,held up,imprvd

JUST ASK PADDY - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver G Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Eased,wd cvr rear 400,tidy fin wdst

JUST ASK PADDY - hung inwards rounding the final bend and throughout the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver G Thornley advised the race had not been run to suit after being unable to receive a covered run into the race. Miss Thornley added the gelding had hung inwards on occasions and she would be recommending further gear changes.

Chkd,9th otr,wd cvr rear tn,charged

JUST ASK PADDY - checked racing into the first bend losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Shifted inwards near the 100m when driver G Thornley activated the removable deafeners crowding an inside runner. Stewards questioned Miss Thornley in relation to this incident and after considering her explanation and viewing the replays a warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Miss Thornley advised she would be recommending gear changes. Notwithstanding this Miss Thornley was also spoken to advisedly for the manner in which she drove near the 100m.

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.

Gt spd,trail thrghout,solid chase

Gt spd,led,trail,too slick lane

Gate spd,ld 1750,fght hard,run down

Eased,4-8bk inr,rear otr,battld

DESTINY DANCE - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly at various stages throughout.

Lost ld dig,left prkd,ld 200,cut bk

4th,3-bk inr 1900,unable to run on

Wd,prkd,cvr 1850,off,no final dash

DESTINY DANCE - driver R Harrison advised she did not activate the hopple shorteners due to the gelding pacing roughly.

Blew the score-up,never a live hope

DESTINY DANCE - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk start,tacked on,rear inr,no zip

DESTINY DANCE - broke at the start losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Raced greenly racing over the crossing near the 2200m.

Brk,8th gap,never a live prospect

DESTINY DANCE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4-6bk otr,3wd rear 600,tired str

Eased,5bk inr,off rear,warmd up wd

DESTINY DANCE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Lay inwards near the 100m having to be straightened.

5th,prkd,3bk otr 1000,3wd 350,plain

DESTINY DANCE - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was slightly disappointed however felt the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing.

Gun run inr,thru lane,did best late

1x1,prkd,ld 1200,joind,hdd tn,fght

PLAYING WITH STARS - trainer T Bagrie admitted a breach of Rule 865(2) in that he presented the mare to race without the notified blinds which were affixed prior to the start. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150.

Soon trld,off tn,lockd wheels 250

PLAYING WITH STARS - shifted outwards leaving the final bend and again near the 250m locking wheels with TAKE THE DEAL resulting in both runners being pulled up prior to the winning post. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by S Tomlinson) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when allowing his runner to improve into a gap early in the run home when no run existed resulting in his horse locking wheels with TAKE THE DEAL with both runners losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 1 September 2024 (2 days).

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,alwys in cntrl

PLAYING WITH STARS - trainer T Bagrie was warned for presenting the mare with the incorrect colours. Raced wide early.

Led,held ld 1100,kickd tn,toughest

PLAYING WITH STARS - junior driver S Hill (assisted by J Dunn) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 16 August 2024 (3 days).

Soon prkd,no cvr,giving ground 600

PLAYING WITH STARS - driver S Hill advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in the early stages. Weakened from the 600m.

Held ld,trld-3bk 1200,up 3wd tn,yes

6-7bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,gritty,cght

PLAYING WITH STARS - raced wider on the track near the 1300m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule when PLAYING WITH STARS raced wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that driver K Cameron (STYLE COUNCIL) had commenced his outward movement prior to PLAYING WITH STARS reaching his sulky wheel and accordingly no further action was required.

5bk otr,3wd 700,prkd 500,classiest

DON JUAN - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated and also benefited from a drop back in class tonight. Trainer M Purvis was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to advise the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.

3rd,3-bk inr 1700,off top,no pickup

Trld,3-bk 1050,unable to quicken up

Soon 4pegs,off 400,tite room,ran on

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

Led,trld,4bk inr 700,prkd,fght,cght

8th otr,4-bk 1000,wdst tn,tidy,chkd

LIGHT ME UP - broke racing into the first bend when racing to the inside of DON JUAN which shifted ground inwards with trailing runners being checked losing all chance and was retired from the race. Stewards questioned drivers B Orange (LIGHT ME UP) and R Harrison (DON JUAN) assisted by J Morrison, regarding LIGHT ME UP breaking and after considering their evidence Mr Orange was issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when failing to concede his position. Mr Orange admitted the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Orange's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 9 February up to and including 16 February 2025 (4 days).

3-4pegs,off trn,steady in mid

DON JUAN - held up early in the run home.

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,steady wdst

A false start was declared when JUST FOXIN shifted outwards in the score up making contact with DON JUAN which broke. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver T Williams elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.

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.

Bk otr,last,angld trn,only batld

7th,1x1,prkd 1300,fght,too staunch

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver C Negus advised the gelding had benefitted from being able to race handy compared to recent starts when getting too far back in the running.

1x1,prkd 2000,off,fght gamely

Cght 3wd,up,1x1 700,tight,tidy

JACK TAR - raced wide early and middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Driver B Hope admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 200m when allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of OCEAN OF TEARS with the tyre being punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Wd,9th otr,4-bk,off,chkd,strong fin

The start was delayed due to JACK TAR requiring a change of sulky.

7th inr,6-bk,off,useful late in mid

9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 1050,outfinishd

JACK TAR - hampered when an inside runner shifted outwards near the 100m.

Prkd,into ld 1700,trld 1000,strong

JACK TAR - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Run thru early to prkd,flat tn,wknd

Parkd,soon led,nabd,fght bk

JACK TAR - shifted outwards in the run home. Driver H Sail was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

6bk otr,up,prkd 1150,fght bravely

JACK TAR - raced wide early.

Fired to ld set terms,never touched

PURE COURAGE - fractious prior to the start.

Brk,12th,5-bk inr,off 400,sound gap

PURE COURAGE - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk,7th inr,4-bk,off top,strong fin

PURE COURAGE - broke shortly after the start and shifted inwards checking an inside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk,rear otr,wd top,couldn't run on

PURE COURAGE - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld out,4-bk 1900,off,tidy in mid

8th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 800,bttld well

PURE COURAGE - hampered near the 2200m.

8th otr,wd 1400,ld 1100,gunned down

PURE COURAGE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Lay outwards in the run home and shifted up the track. Notwithstanding this driver J Cox was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

4-5-6bk otr,thru tn,sound mid-wd

A false start was declared when PURE COURAGE shifted inwards prior to the start crowding inside runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver R Holmes elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

Wd,prkd,into ld 2000,gathered in

PURE COURAGE - raced wide early.

Gt spd,led,trail,solid chase innr

PURE COURAGE - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver A Edge advised the gelding had appreciated a drop in class from recent races.

Soon ld,set terms,tackld,fght hard

SOCIAL DISTANCING - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver M Williamson advised the horse had been able to dictate terms in front when leading and had raced more tractably than in previous starts with an improvement in the gelding's steering.

4-6bk otr,3wd cvr 600,steady mid-wd

Ld out,set terms,hdd 150,rough,fght

SOCIAL DISTANCING - paced roughly and lay inwards into the passing lane early in the run home having to be corrected by driver J Curtin.

Made ld,3-bk 1900,whacked away inr

SOCIAL DISTANCING - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards striking a track marker rounding the final bend.

Eased,rear inr,brk 400,out of play

SOCIAL DISTANCING - over-raced middle stages. Broke leaving the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.

Into trail early,thru,sharp on mrks

Eased,5bk inr,4-3bk otr,sound wd

SOCIAL DISTANCING - had to be restrained racing into the first bend when SWEET TARTAN shifted inwards.

Held ld,trld 1050,thru,pounced,held

Eased,7bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,good wd

SOCIAL DISTANCING - raced three wide with cover from the 1000m then four wide without cover from the 650m. Lay inwards in the run home.

3wd,3-4bk otr,wdst rear,warmd up

SOCIAL DISTANCING - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

6th pegs,4-bk,off 400,blkd,late wd

MIKI BENNETT - shifted ground outwards near the 300m checking DR GACHET (G O'Reilly) which broke losing all chance. Junior driver N Burton (assisted by J Cox) defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging she drove carelessly when shifting ground. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Miss Burton's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 30 April up to and including 4 May 2025 (2 days).

4-5bk otr,3-6wd tn,unleashd,brk

MIKI BENNETT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Paced roughly and broke passing the 100m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

4-5bk otr,tight tn,off,flew,brk 100

MIKI BENNETT - broke near the 100m checking a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver T Williams advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to racing next.

6th,to prkd 1100,fght,brk 70,disq

MIKI BENNETT - hung inwards near the 100m and had to be straightened and then broke near the 70m and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. The connections did not contest the protest and MIKI BENNETT was disqualified by the Stewards.

5-7bk otr,wd cvr,held up,imprvd mid

MIKI BENNETT - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd,2nd tn,fght,fdd

MIKI BENNETT - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

3-4bk inr,held up,handy,held up

MIKI BENNETT - held up throughout the run home and when over-racing became awkwardly positioned inside JACCKA OPA and raced inside track markers near the 100m and 50m. Driver T Williams advised he will be recommending gear changes prior to the gelding racing next.

4bk otr,hookd wdr tn,steady mid-wd

Mid-bk otr,3w cvr 800,swept,fght

MIKI BENNETT - driver K Newman was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.