NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Slw,chkd,9th otr,wdst rear top,tidy

A false start was declared due to HI LIFE being unable to take up its position despite the efforts of driver R Harrison. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Miss Harrison elected to remain in her allocated barrier position for the restart.

6th inr,off,wd cvr 600,wdst,strong

8th otr,4-bk bell,wdst top,bold fin

HI LIFE - over-raced middle stages.

3rd,3bk inr,waitd tn,steady inr

HI LIFE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Harrison. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Eased,rear otr,wd 450,passed slows

HI LIFE - when questioned regarding the performance driver R Harrison advised that after drawing wide and being restrained at the start the race had not been run to suit and she was not overly disappointed with the effort.

1x1-4bk otr 1100,3bk 500,strong wd

Eased,5bk otr-inr,held up,big wd

HI LIFE - locked wheels with DIDJASEEMIKI near the 1700m. Stewards questioned drivers R Harrison (HI LIFE) assisted by B Butt, R Close (DIDJASEEMIKI) and J Morrison (RADIOACTIVE JAFFA) regarding this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing from the drivers it was established that both Miss Harrison and Mr Close had shifted their runners simultaneously to the inside of RADIOACTIVE JAFFA which hung inwards resulting in HI LIFE and DIDJASEEMIKI locking wheels despite the efforts of their respective drivers with no further action deemed necessary. Held up early in the run home.

6th pegs,4-bk,held up,off,solid mid

HI LIFE - hampered by a breaking runner early in the score up of the restart. Held up early in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 859(2) alleging HI LIFE (R Harrison) started from the incorrect barrier position inside BLACKJACK at the restart despite having the opportunity to be in its correct position resulting in the horse gaining an advantage. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and junior driver R Harrison (assisted by G Smith) the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Miss Harrison admitted an associated charge in that she allowed HI LIFE to start from the incorrect position and the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Slw,6th inr,off,wd 550,wdr tn,slick

HI LIFE - slow to begin.

Cght wd,up prkd 1400,couldn't stick

HEY TONIGHT - raced wide early.

9th otr,4-bk,wdst top,no final kick

Prkd,3bk otr,3wd 450,tried hard

Wd,12th otr,swept to ld 1250,cut bk

HEY TONIGHT - raced wide early.

Eased down early,gear problem,p/up

HEY TONIGHT - retired from the race near the 1700m after the saddlecloth number came adrift. Trainer B Ward was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix the number so as not to come adrift.

Eased,rear otr,bttld clsr thru mid

Prkd,into ld 1300,dictated,too game

HEY TONIGHT - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Ward advised the mare had been unlucky at its last start when held up for clear racing room and had benefited from being able to lead today.

7th pegs,4-bk bell,of top,fght,blkd

LOGAN ROCK - lay in and struck a track marker near the 1200m. Over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly early in the run home. Driver R Close admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when anticipating a run between COURAGE REACTOR and HEY TONIGHT early in the run home resulting in his horse contacting the wheel of COURAGE REACTOR and pacing roughly as a consequence. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Close's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 April up to and including 21 April 2025 (3 days).

Nice sit otr,peeled top,strong bid

ALWAYS A MENACE - shifted outwards near the 300m and then lay outwards despite the efforts of driver J Dunn hampering an outside runner.

Soon broke,detached after

ALWAYS A MENACE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Bk otr,angld trn,fair fin

Soon 4pegs,fair up innr

3bk inr,held up badly 400,distant

ALWAYS A MENACE - held up final bend. Weakened in the run home.

Mid,led bell,kept trucking

3pegs,made no impression

ALWAYS A MENACE - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner and lay inwards contacting track markers.

Soon 4pegs,off trn,ran on ok

ALWAYS A MENACE - over-raced middle stages.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,tidy chase

Gt spd,trail,out 450,led in,nabd

1x1-4bk otr,wd cvr tn,imprvd mid

1x1-4bk otr,3wd cvr 700,steady inr

5th,prkd 1300,loomd tm,brave bid

POST PAINTER - lay outwards throughout the run home and shifted up the track forcing SANDY SHORE wider. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until driver T Chmiel (SANDY SHORE) placed 2nd, confirmed his chances had not been affected. Driver R Close was warned to make a better effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

Trail,3-4bk,off trn,nice wn clear

Brk,8bk otr 1400,thru mid,pluggd

SANDY SHORE - fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start and shifted outwards checking an outside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Eased,6bk otr,wd rear tn,cheeky wd

SANDY SHORE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Ld,green,trld-4bk inr,thru,smart

SANDY SHORE - raced greenly racing into the first bend and shifted wider on the track despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel resulting in several trailing runners being checked. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. Mr Chmiel was warned for shifting inwards rounding the first bend and placing an inside runner in restricted room which struck several track markers. Held up late in the run home. Mr Chmiel advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Eased,wd rear bell,posted,folded up

DIDJASEEMIKI - hampered rounding the first bend. Raced wide from the 1100m. Paced roughly leaving the final bend when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner. Hampered by an inside runner near the 300m.

1x1-3bk otr,3wd 500,gritty bid

Eased,4bk inr,off,held up,good

HI LIFE - locked wheels with DIDJASEEMIKI near the 1700m. Stewards questioned drivers R Harrison (HI LIFE) assisted by B Butt, R Close (DIDJASEEMIKI) and J Morrison (RADIOACTIVE JAFFA) regarding this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing from the drivers it was established that both Miss Harrison and Mr Close had shifted their runners simultaneously to the inside of RADIOACTIVE JAFFA which hung inwards resulting in HI LIFE and DIDJASEEMIKI locking wheels despite the efforts of their respective drivers with no further action deemed necessary. Held up early in the run home.

Eased,4bk inr,waitd,sound inr

3bk inr,5bk 1100,off rear,good inr

5-4bk otr,3bk 800,3wd,fght,wiltd

DIDJASEEMIKI - raced wide from the 800m.

Eased,4bk inr,waitd,steady inr

DIDJASEEMIKI - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Ottley. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.

5th,5-bk inr,1x1,wd tn,pounced,held

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

6th,3bk otr,1x1,3wd 400,fght,fdd

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

Brk,rear otr,off,failed to spark wd

SOFIA ROSE - broke at the start losing ground.

8th inr,off,wd 250,unable to run on

7th,3bk otr-prkd 1100,up 400,wiltd

Ld out,trld 2100,thru,ld,too strong

Led,trld 1500,held up,led,nabbd

SOFIA ROSE - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for contacting the sulky wheel of JAZZYS UPSTART rounding the final bend.

10th inr,4-bk bell,held up,bt slows

4th inr,4-bk 1550,held up,not in it

SOFIA ROSE - held up early in the run home.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1250,outfinished

SOFIA ROSE - raced wide early and middle stages.

10th otr,5-bk 1200,off,solid in mid

Thru,4bk inr,off rear tn,sound mid

7th,3bk otr,detachd 400,plain

BRANDI SNAPP - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Weakened from the 600m.

Pshd along to ld,dictated,too tough

Wd,up prkd 1550,fght on tenaciously

BRANDI SNAPP - raced wide early.

Wd,up prkd 1550,stuck on resolutely

Wd,up prkd thru'out,fght on nicely

Esed,rear inr,never worked into it

Eased,5-bk inr,rear,beat stragglers

3-4bk inr,waitd,imprvd up inr

ANN SOPHIE - held up early in the run home.

Eased,6-7bk inr,off,waitd,bt slows

ANN SOPHIE - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Trld-4bk inr,off rear 500,no kick

Thru,4bk inr,waited,imprvd mid

ANN SOPHIE - trainer M House was issued a warning for being late to notify a driver for the mare.

3bk otr,bad chk 900,brk,distant

ANN SOPHIE - checked by a breaking runner near the 900m losing all chance.

Chkd,rear pegs,bttld clsr on mrks

ANN SOPHIE - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Held up early in the run home.

Bk otr,angld trn,ran on solidly

Last pegs,always rear,no impact

ANN SOPHIE - held up throughout the run home.

Eased,11th otrt,wd 425,potent burst

ANN SOPHIE - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver W House advised the mare has been freshened since its last start and had been racing without luck. Mr House added the horse races best when saved for one run.

Sped to ld,trld 1650,thru,fght well

6bk otr,3wd cvr rear tn,steady wd

Gate spd,ld,tackld,hdd 400,wiltd

GLADYS GREENLAND - when questioned regarding the performance trainer S Reid advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation.

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.

8bk otr,5bk inr,held up on inr

Prkd,cvr,pkd,ld,atckd,kicked,lasted

DOUBLE QUICK - driver A White was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein in the early stages and with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Up,3bk otr,angld wd tn,good mid-wd

DOUBLE QUICK - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,only batld

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.

Last,chkd 400,always at rear

Last,thru mid turn,always rear

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.

3 wide postd,pushd 4w 900,folded

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Raced three wide in the early stages before being forced to race four wide passing the 1000m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Trail,3-4pegs,off,ok up innr

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Held up rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,led,trail,into 1x1,too big

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Lay out through the middle stages when leading. Driver H Douglas reported he was unable to release the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking. The gear was inspected and found to be in previous good condition.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,nice chase

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.