NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Chkd,buried mrks,held up,no hope

STORMY VISTA - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

Brk,8th otr,rear top,bt stragglers

STORMY VISTA - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

4th inr,3-bk 2200,thru,stout on inr

Eased,4bk otr,4bk inr,waitd,sound

Lost early ld duel,left prkd,outfin

STORMY VISTA - unsuccessfully challenged for the lead through the early stages.

1x1,prkd 1900,dug in tn,fght,faded

1x1,5-bk bell,held up,solid on mrks

Wide,soon 1x1,only battled

STORMY VISTA - raced wide early.

Eased,rear inr,off,held up,tidy inr

Brk,1x1,3-bk 1150,wd 450,fght well

APATCHOFGOLD - tangled away.

5th otr,1x1,wd 400,couldn't quicken

3bk inr,4bk 800,off,1x1,3wd cvr,gd

APATCHOFGOLD - driver J Curtin advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Nice trip otr,wd 400,strong,denied

Brk,5th,prkd 1700,ld 250,reeled in

APATCHOFGOLD - broke at the start and shifted up the track briefly hampering an outside runner.

Nice trip otr,peeled,bttld away gap

APATCHOFGOLD - over-raced early stages.

4th inr,3-bk 2300,fght solidly mrks

APATCHOFGOLD - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin reported he did not activate gear as a consequence.

Lobbed trail,off 800,never sparked

APATCHOFGOLD - weakened early in the run home.

1x1,3-bk,wd cvr,ld bell,did it easy

9th otr,5-bk 1600,wd cvr,4w,fght on

APATCHOFGOLD - over-raced early stages. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

1x1,prkd 2100,cvr 1100,stout in mid

MOTOR MOUTH - driver S Iremonger reported the gelding had hung outwards in the run home causing him difficulty when attempting to improve into the passing lane.

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

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened final bend.

4bk otr,5bk 800,3-4wd cvr tn,sound

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

Wd,made ld,trld 1250,thru,fght well

Gd trip otr,peeled 400,fght nicely

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd top,plggd away

4bk otr,7th 400,wd rear tn,steady

Trld,3-bk 1900,off,tidy effort mid

1x1,3bk otr 700,wider tn,1-paced

3-4bk inr,4bk otr 700,off,fair wd

5-6bk inr,3wd cvr 700,pluggd wd

Brk,5bk otr,mid rear tn,pluggd inr

SPIRITED LOU - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Mid otr,angld trn,fair fin widr

RAZORS EDGE - lay outwards rounding the first bend simultaneously to SPIRITED LOU laying inwards and momentarily locked sulky stays with that runner.

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr,no pick-up

STAR MAGIC - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the gelding had lay outwards at various stages during the running and had failed to respond when placed under pressure.

4-5bk inr,off 450,held up tn,no gap

STAR MAGIC - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room rounding the final bend and in the run home.

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

Brk badly,4bk otr,rear tn,no threat

BROMAC TIMES - the required veterinary clearance was received. Broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

Wd,up prkd the majority,effort told

BROMAC TIMES - raced wide early. Weakened in the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,strong claim

Chkd/brk,dist 9th,never in touch

BROMAC TIMES - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Eased,8th,4bk otr,1-paced str

7-8th,6-4bk inr,4bk otr,gone tn

BROMAC TIMES - weakened final bend.

Slow,11th,distant,detached by tn

BROMAC TIMES - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Checked by a breaking runner entering the first bend and broke for several strides losing ground. Weakened from the 600m.

Brk,4-6bk inr,buried tn,1-paced inr

BROMAC TIMES - broke at the start losing ground.

Ld bid,brk,prkd,1x1 800,felt pinch

BROMAC TIMES - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Weakened in the run home. Driver T Williams advised the gelding had cast a hind shoe during the running.

Trld,3-bk 1550,off,sound effort mid

MAJOR HAPPY - held up early in the run home.

11th otr,6-bk bell,wdst tn,late dig

Trld-3bk inr,1x1,prkd 1200,gone tn

MAJOR HAPPY - weakened final bend.

3-4bk otr,5bk 900,hookd wd,tidy wd

MAJOR HAPPY - driver K Newman was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Prkd,no cvr,brave in str,bestd 50

4-5bk otr,hookd wdst tn,smart wd

4bk otr,lockd wheels 1500,distant

MAJOR HAPPY - hampered rounding the first bend. Further hampered and locked wheels with HOPE FOR LOVE near the 1500m and broke losing all chance.

6bk otr,3wd cvr 1200-tn,strong,cght

MAJOR HAPPY - out of position at the start. Driver K Newman was issued a warning. Raced wide from the 1200m.

3wd,ld bid,prkd,1x1 900,honest inr

MAJOR HAPPY - raced wide early and when attempting to lead near the 2000m raced greenly resulting in the mare having to sit parked for a distance.

Ld out,trld 2100,thru,whacked away

Prkd,cvr 2350,flat top,no final zip

DANCE MONKEY - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Trld,3-bk 2000,thru,lacked a punch

DANCE MONKEY - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a wound on the off-hind leg which was treated and mild lameness. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

7th otr,4-bk 1000,failed to fire up

Soon trld,off 350,unwound best mid

Cght 3wd,easd bk 900,bt slow 1

DANCE MONKEY - raced wide early and was restrained to race back in the field near the 1000m.

3bk otr,held up tn,imprvd thru mid

Ld-3bk inr,held up tn-150,handy

Ld,trld,3bk 1400,off 400,fair mid

Trainer B Weaver advised Stewards on 11 December that DANCE MONKEY has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing.

Prkd,1x1 1300,askd tn,felt pinch

3 &6 4-bk otr,wd cvr 450,bttld well

7th otr,3-bk,wd,prkd 1100,outkicked

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr top,beat slws

5bk otr,6bk 800,5bk inr tn,steady

IDEAL CHEVRON - held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home.

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.

Brk start,10th otr,off,beat slows

RAPID RESPONSE - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld,trld,white flag by 650

RAPID RESPONSE - weakened from the 700m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel advised the gelding had hung on several occasions during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

Soon ld,set terms,askd,kept kicking

RAPID RESPONSE - driver T Chmiel was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance Mr Chmiel advised the gelding had been racing from bad draws in recent starts and after drawing favourably tonight he had been able to lead and ease the tempo of the race through the middle stages which had suited the horse.

Eased,rear,6-bk inr,off,steady mid

RAPID RESPONSE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear,7-bk otr,plggd away mid

RAPID RESPONSE - out of position at the start. Driver T Chmiel was issued a warning.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1700,plggd away gap

Eased,3bk otr,askd tn,no threat

RAPID RESPONSE - over-raced early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised the gelding had failed to settle throughout and may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Wd,into ld 2100,dictated,run down

RAPID RESPONSE - lay inwards leaving the final bend.

Soon ld,dictated terms,held bravely

Trld,3-bk 1500,unable to quicken up

Mid-bk otr,peeld 400,ran on ok

Left prkd the majority,effort told

Gt spd,led thrghout,never in doubt

Brk,rear otr,wdst top,bt tired ones

MANDALA - broke briefly at the start and again in the early stages losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk start,never a live hope after

MANDALA - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Brk,5th gap,5-bk inr,1x1,off,stout

MANDALA - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Trld,3bk inr 1300,waitd,held spot

Gt spd,soon led,fght solidly

3-bk mrks to trn,4th top,bttld well

10th otr,wd cvr rear,4th tn,fght on

MANDALA - raced wide from the 1000m.