NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

5th otr,1x1,prkd 1050,outfinished

3wd,prkd-3bk otr,urgd tn,wilted

MY TEN GUITARS - raced wide early and middle stages.

Eased,9th inr,4-bk,held up,bt slows

MY TEN GUITARS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.

12th otr,held up top,plggd away gap

MY TEN GUITARS - held up early in the run home. Locked wheels with MIKRA WAVE when held up late in the run home.

5th,1x1-3bk otr,off,sound,tight 100

7th otr,pshd 5-bk inr,off,fair wdst

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - raced wide early and middle stages. Driver C Wigg admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) and the Shifting Ground Regulations in that she drove carelessly near the 1350m when attempting to shift MY TEN GUITARS down the track when not having sufficient advantage to do so resulting in that runner being checked and breaking briefly as a consequence. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.

4bk otr,3bk 400 & off,unwound wd

MY TEN GUITARS - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer G Dunn advised the race had been run to suit and the mare had appreciated a drop in grade from recent starts.

13th otr,wd cvr bell,prkd,drppd out

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd,wilted str

5th inr,3-bk 1600,ran on tight qtrs

WIND IN THE WIRE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

1x1,left prkd 1300,3rd 150,outkickd

3wd,prkd,keen,4bk otr,held up,sound

WIND IN THE WIRE - raced wide early. Over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover through the middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Wd,8th otr,3-bk,off tn,plggd on gap

WIND IN THE WIRE - raced wide early.

3bk inr,waited,off,steady in mid

WIND IN THE WIRE - driver C McDowell 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 in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McDowell's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 4 April 2025 (2 days).

Wd,up prkd,cvr bell,3-bk,wd,no more

WIND IN THE WIRE - over-raced middle stages.

Bk otr,3w,1x1,hld up trn,only batld

Brk,detachd,3bk otr 900,honest wd

WIND IN THE WIRE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk start,dist 10th,pulled up

WIND IN THE WIRE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5bk inr,off rear tn,tried hard inr

Fired to ld,collared 450m,folded up

HE'S TOUGH - over-raced early stages. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Trld,3-bk 1300,held up,off,bold fin

HE'S TOUGH - held up early in the run home.

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

HE'S TOUGH - held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages.

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,gobbled up

HE'S TOUGH - briefly crowded when runners either side shifted ground near the 100m.

Wd,pressed to ld 1250,hdd 500,stppd

HE'S TOUGH - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Quickly to ld,claiemd 200,no answer

HE'S TOUGH - A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed no abnormalities.

Soon 1x1,1x2 bell,only batld

HE'S TOUGH - over-raced early and middle stages. Lay inwards early stages of the run home.

Up,4-5bk inr,4bk otr 700,wd tn,ok

HE'S TOUGH - lay inwards rounding the final bend and in the run home.

4-3bk inr,waitd,imprvd up inr

HE'S TOUGH - held up final bend.

Soft trip mrks,thru,chased best inr

WESTAR MOLLY - lay inwards final bend striking several track markers.

Led,trld 1700,thru,honest inr

3-4bk inr,waited,fair in gaps inr

8th otr,5-bk,wd 600,plggd clsr wdst

3-4bk inr,waitd tn,no kick inr

Soon 4bk inr,waitd,tried hard inr

6-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,trld tn,gd

WESTAR MOLLY - lay inwards leaving the final bend striking and racing inside a track marker.

1x1,prkd 1300,1x1,3wd,battld

WESTAR MOLLY - raced wide from the 700m.

3bk otr,hookd wd tn,chased hard

WESTAR MOLLY - lay inwards early stages of the run home.

Soon trld,3bk 1500,held up,soared

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1500,off top,no punch

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed with the effort. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Sped to ld,trld 2150,chased stoutly

Gate spd,ld,joind tn,fght,hdd 50

Quickly to ld,dictated,swamped 250m

Into 1x1,4-bk 1200,wd top,stout fin

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - placed in restricted room racing into the first bend.

Ld out,trld 1500,thru,bttld solidly

Prkd,ld,3bk 1700,keen,held up,plggd

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced early and middle stages. Held up final bend.

Prkd,ld 1500,urged 350,felt pinch

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - weakened early in the run home. Driver S Thornley reported the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing.

3-5bk otr,keen,3wd cvr,cartd,battld

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced middle stages. Driver R May advised the gelding may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,solid,cght

5th inr,4-bk bell,off,sound,no gaps

Fired to ld,trld 1300,thru,bold fin

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,wdr tn,honest

SEARING LIGHT - raced wide with cover from the 1100m.

Trld,3-bk 1500,off,stout effort mid

SEARING LIGHT - held up rounding the final bend.

Wd,1x1 1500,trld 350,no final kick

SEARING LIGHT - raced wide early.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout on inr

Wd,speared to ld,trld 1600,no extra

SEARING LIGHT - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Brk start,8th inr,6-bk,off,sound wd

The start was delayed due to SEARING LIGHT becoming fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,honest

Nice trip otr,wd top,fght best late

9th otr,4-bk,wdst tn,purposeful fin

TOUCH N GO - over-raced middle stages.

3wd cvr,prkd,1x1 700,off,solid mid

TOUCH N GO - raced wide early and middle stages. Over-raced middle stages.

6th otr,1x1 2150,wd 350,bttld away

Soon 3bk inr,waited,smart up inr

TOUCH N GO - held up early in the run home.

9th otr,rear 1000,bt stragglers gap

Eased,wd cvr rear bell,posted,faded

TOUCH N GO - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Williams. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Raced wide with cover from the 1600m and then without cover from the 1100m.

3-5bk inr,held up rear tn,honest

TOUCH N GO - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Eased,5bk inr,held up tn,imprvd

TOUCH N GO - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

1x1,3-bk 900,only plggd thru mid

Eased,3wd cvr,prkd 700,askd,hdd 150

STAR MAGIC - raced wide early and middle stages.

Wd,eased,wd rear,ld 1050,reeled in

STAR MAGIC - raced wide early.

3-4bk inr,1x1 1500,off,smart,hdd 50

STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available.

9th otr,wd,prkd 1650,couldn't stick

STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith was warned for presenting the gelding without the notified anti-choke device. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G Smith. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

Eased,5bk otr,6bk inr,battld on inr

Eased,rear otr,5-bk,wd 600,bt slows

STAR MAGIC - improved wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver H Sail advised the race had not been run to suit after drawing wide and having to go back after the start and considering this he was not disappointed.

7th otr,3-bk,angled wd tn,too sharp

10th otr,imp inr,off,blkd,belatd wd

Wd cvr,pressed to ld 900,reeled in

STAR MAGIC - raced wide early.

3-4bk inr,held up,off,honest inr

STAR MAGIC - held up rounding the final bend.

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd,cvr,wd 400,steady

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hung inwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with FOVEAUX GAMBLER despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1400m. After questioning drivers B Wilmott (GOORAMBAT ART), D Roberts (MOTOR MOUTH), A Edge (OFF THE EDGE) and reviewing the replays, it was established MOTOR MOUTH had shifted wider before GOORAMBAT ART reached its sulky wheel. It was also confirmed OFF THE EDGE moved outwards behind MOTOR MOUTH while racing to the inside of GOORAMBAT ART without forcing that runner wider. After considering the drivers' explanations, Stewards concluded no breach of the Push Out Rule had occurred and took no further action.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,chased boldly

Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 19 April MOTOR MOUTH has been treated for stomach ulcers since last racing.

Gate spd,ld,trld,off 250,steady mid

7th otr,3-bk,4-bk,rear top,no spark

Gate spd,trld,struggling from 500

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened leaving the final bend.

3bk otr-1x1,3bk 800,held up mid-inr

1x1-3bk otr,up 3wd tn,solid mid

Gate spd,led,set terms,held best

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 900,3bk tn,pluggd

Ld bid,trld 1250,waitd,sound inr

Gate spd,trld,thru,honest inr

4bk inr,5-6bk 800,off,steady mid

10th otr,wd 1800,prkd,bttld on well

Wd,up prkd,cvr bell,held up,steady

BETTERWITHBLING - raced wide early.

Soon prkd,no cvr,so brave,nabbd

Eased,5-6bk inr,off rear,battld mid

3-4bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,honest mid

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,heldup,sound mid

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

8th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 500,wdr,kept on

BETTERWITHBLING - junior driver S Hill, who declined assistance from a Senior driver, 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 imposed a fine of $400.

3-4bk inr,held up,off tn,1-paced

BETTERWITHBLING - held up final bend.

Bk otr,3w,parkd,brk 700,out

IDEAL CHEVRON - broke briefly passing the 700m checking and hampering trailing runners losing ground. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming. Paced roughly final bend when weakening.

Eased,wd rear 1400,ld 1050,run down

IDEAL CHEVRON - lay outwards throughout the run home and significantly over the final 50m briefly crowding an outside runner having to be straightened by driver J Cox.

Rear otr,3wd,ld 850,brk,2nd wind

IDEAL CHEVRON - broke near the 550m hampering trailing runners losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Shifted outwards near the 100m and then lay outwards despite the efforts of driver J Cox forcing FORD RULE wider which locked wheels with MELANDO CHIEF. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Eased,7bk otr,3wd cvr,useful wd

IDEAL CHEVRON - slow early stages.

4-5bk otr,3-4wd 600,no closer wd

Detachd & brk start,didn't tack on

IDEAL CHEVRON - trainer P Anderson was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified cornell collar. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Weakened from the 500m.

Brk start,8bk inr 900,wdst tn,plggd

IDEAL CHEVRON - broke just prior to the start and shifted inwards abruptly checking inside runners losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

7th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 450,closed hard

3-4bk otr,5bk inr,held up,flew mid

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver R May accidentally dropped his whip near the 100m.

Eased,rear inr,beat stragglers mrks

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - over-raced early stages.

8th,4-5bk otr,wdst tn,strong bid wd

6th inr,4-bk,off 400,closed hard wd

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - over-raced early stages. Held up early in the run home.

Refused to behave in score-up,gone

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - broke in the score up losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.

Slow,6-5bk otr,wd rear tn,pluggd

Brk score-up,distanced afterwards

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - broke in the score up hampering a trailing runner and losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

3bk otr-1x1,up tn,strong mid,close