NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Rough,brk,brk,pulled up after

MYTHICAL - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Paced roughly rounding the first bend before breaking near the 1500m losing all chance and was retired from the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in both hind legs. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

4th inr,3-bk,held up,off 200,strong

MYTHICAL - lay inwards late in the run home having to be steadied by driver T Williams.

Slw,7th inr,4-bk,off,rough,no spark

MYTHICAL - paced roughly final bend and in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams was unable to provide any explanation.

4th,1x1 1000,out trn,no kick

MYTHICAL - lay out on the bend near the 1200m. Paced roughly at stages throughout. A post-race veterinary examination including an endoscopic procedure revealed the filly to have some low-grade respiratory inflammation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Cght wd,up prkd 900,couldn't stick

MYTHICAL - raced wide early and middle stages. Paced roughly in the run home having to be steadied near the 100m.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,tidy wrk late

MYTHICAL - paced roughly first bend. Held up rounding the final bend.

Mid,led 1200,never in doubt

MYTHICAL - driver T Williams reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

1x1,4-bk 1200,held up rear,bt slows

MOLLY MAEVE ESTELLE - over-raced middle stages. Held up until late in the run home. Raced greenly when shifting inwards to obtain clear running near the 150m hampering INTERPOL. Driver S O'Reilly advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Soon trail,easy work up lane

6th,3bk otr,urgd 450,faded back

MOLLY MAEVE ESTELLE - weakened rounding the final bend.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,couldn't stick

MOLLY MAEVE ESTELLE - raced greenly rounding the first bend and was slow to respond when attempting to be shifted into a vacant position on the marker line which resulted in the improving BANKSY being placed in restricted room and striking track markers.

6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr rear,wdst,stern

6th,3bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up wd

Lost ld dig,3-bk inr 1650,off,stout

Wd,lost ld dig,cvr 1000,flattie,fdd

EMMA SWAN - raced wide early. Driver S Ottley advised a sulky tyre deflated during the running.

Gate spd,prkd,ld-3bk,fading tn

Soon 3bk inr,off 350,powerful mid

Eased,5bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound wdst

5-4bk otr,wd rear tn,no xtra wd

EMMA SWAN - when questioned regarding the performance trainer T Healy advised the mare would derive benefit from her first start on the grass also advising she will be increasing her workload in the coming days.

4-5bk inr,held up tn,big dash mid

EMMA SWAN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

7th otr,wd,lost ld dig,prkd.ld,cght

6th pegs,4-bk 1500,off,no daylight

WOODLEA ROCKS - held up for clear racing room for the majority of the run home.

Wd mid,up prkd 2000,outfinished

WOODLEA ROCKS - raced wide early.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1300,held on gamely

WOODLEA ROCKS - raced wide early.

Gate spd,prkd,no cvr,felt pinch str

Ld untested,dictated,tckld 400,cght

Off pegs,1x1 1700,off,ran on boldly

WOODLEA ROCKS - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1200m.

Thru to 1x1,left prkd 1100,stuck on

Ld out,dictated terms,hdd 150m,fght

5bk otr,8th,4bk otr 600,good at bk

6th pegs,4-bk 1600,off,blkd,bold wd

TIMES LIKE THESE - hung inwards early and middle stages of the run home when attempting to obtain clear racing room.

Slw,7th pegs,5-bk,off,held up,sound

TIMES LIKE THESE - slow to begin. Over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home.

3 & 4-bk otr,wd 1300,prkd,outkicked

TIMES LIKE THESE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Slw,rear inr,4-bk,hung,never ran on

TIMES LIKE THESE - driver S Ottley reported the gelding had hung inwards at various stages throughout and she would be recommending gear changes.

12th,rear pegs bell,off,bt slws mid

9th inr,4-bk,flat 8th 400,no pickup

TIMES LIKE THESE - lay inwards near the 800m striking a track marker.

Brk early,10th otr,wd,ld 1500,slick

TIMES LIKE THESE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk,rear,6-bk inr,4-bk tn,flew mrks

TIMES LIKE THESE - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

Prkd,pshd to ld 1800,hdd 200m,wknd

Wd,up prkd 1300,tenacious bid,close

WHATZ MY CHOICE - raced wide early.

Brk,8th,1x1,3bk,wd tn,chal,brk,fght

WHATZ MY CHOICE - broke at the start losing ground. Shied near the 200m before pacing roughly hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver C Dalgety advised he would be recommending a shadow roll be added to the horse's gear prior to resuming.

4th inr,3-bk 2200,held up,bold late

6th,1x1,chkd,3wd 500,battld

WHATZ MY CHOICE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised the gelding had been striking its knees.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

WHATZ MY CHOICE - lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

4bk inr,off,1x1 1200,flat tn,battld

5bk inr,off 350,cheeky in gaps

WHATZ MY CHOICE - over-raced middle stages.

4th,prkd,cvr,chkd,wd 700,prkd,tough

WHATZ MY CHOICE - hampered near the 850m.

Chkd,10th otr,left 1x1 1400,fght on

BLACKJACK - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

7th otr,3-bk 1300,wd top,bttld away

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.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1600,ld 250m,cght

5th,3bk otr,1x1,off,kept coming,yes

5th,off,pushd 3wd 550,chased hard

Soon trld,held up tn,solid up inr

8th,8-bk inr,1x1 1400,wd,ld,cut dwn

A false start was declared when TALLANDFAST scored up in the incorrect position. Junior driver M Holbrough (assisted by S Tomlinson) defended a breach of Rule 858(1)(a) and (d) alleging she scored up in the incorrect position inside BLACKJACK (S Ottley) resulting in a false start being declared and a delay to the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $300.

6th,1x1,held up tn,smart wd

BLACKJACK - paced roughly when attempting to improve near the 350m.

Cght prkd,askd 500,whackd away

Gt spd,soon led,fght on solidly

Gt spd,led,there trn,folded

Gt spd,led,steadied,sped home

PARTY UP DENARIO - crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend striking track markers.

Gt spd,trail,3bk,led,joind,fgt ok

Mid-bk otr,3w train,nice work late

Last,3w cvr,postd 800,fght well

PARTY UP DENARIO - raced wide from the 1000m.

Soon 1x1,1x2 800,strong bid

PARTY UP DENARIO - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

4th,prkd,1x1 1300,off,smart in mid

Up,led,trld 1550,steady on inr

Soon 1x1,angled,short bid mid-wd

3wd,up,ld 1300,hdd 350,wilted

NOTHING BUT YOU - raced wide early. Hung outwards on several occasions throughout the running. Shifted up the track despite the efforts of driver B Orange rounding the final bend when weakening hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery and signs of muscle tie up. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4bk inr,chkd 900,3wd cvr,imprvd wd

NOTHING BUT YOU - over-raced middle stages. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m.

3wd,ld 1300,askd,too many guns

Soon 3bk inr,waited,imprvd up inr

5-4bk otr,pushd wd tn,whackd away

ONE EYE BANDIT - lay outwards and paced roughly rounding the final bend. Raced greenly near the 250m and shifted up the track when hanging outwards despite the efforts of driver B Butt. Again paced roughly in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Butt advised he elected to drive the gelding for one run as it possesses high speed however the horse had panicked when being forced wider rounding the final bend and had paced roughly and shifted outwards abruptly. Mr Butt added he would be making changes to the gelding's gear for future racing.

7th,1x1 1250,up,swoopd,rough,easy

ONE EYE BANDIT - paced roughly and broke briefly near the 100m.