NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

7th pesg,5-bk 1400,off,useful late

3-4bk otr,5bk inr tn,flat,battld

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - wheel contacted shortly after the start which deflated.

8th inr,5bk,held up rear,belated wd

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

5th,5bk inr,off,wd,1x1,prkd 500,fdd

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out rule near the 1500m when this runner raced wider on the track after JAHI (H Orange) shifted outwards from the marker line. It was established that Mr Orange had commenced his outwards movement prior to DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR reaching his sulky wheel with no further action required. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the gelding had proven difficult to steer at various stages and then disappointed when failing to run on. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

Trld,3-bk 1500,held up,sound on inr

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - lay out rounding the final turn and throughout the run home with Driver H Orange not activating the deafeners as a result. Mr Orange also confirmed the difficulty he encountered in steering the gelding over the final stages which resulted in him being unable to attempt to take the run which was available to the inside of ONETANGI GIRL in the passing lane.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1250,dropped away

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 1200m. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Driver W House advised that the gelding had to work hard early which took its toll.

Eased,Chkd,rear inr,off,4-bk,strong

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1450m.

9th otr,4-bk,off,held up,no pick-up

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,tidy effort

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - paced roughly for a stride near the 1500m when at the rear.

Eased,4bk otr,wd rear tn,battled

Trppd wd,up prkd 950,drifting 550m

LORD MUDRICK - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,5bk 700,1x1,faded out

LORD MUDRICK - weakened final bend.

Gate spd,ld-4bk inr,held up,off,gd

LORD MUDRICK - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up near the 300m.

Thru,up,ld 1600,hdd tn,fght,fdd

Gate spd,ld,brk 1400,didn't tack on

LORD MUDRICK - broke when leading near the 1400m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

6-7bk otr,3wd cvr 800,steady wdst

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,brief interest

Brk start,never cght up after

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

Trld the trip,thru,tried hard

LORD MUDRICK - driver C Butt was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Slw,mid inr,5-bk bell,rear,bt slows

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,3-bk top,fin on

4-5bk inr,3bk otr 1200,no extra mid

FAST ACE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver D Roberts. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3wd,prkd 1500,flat tn,felt pinch

FAST ACE - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Eased,4bk inr,chkd badly 500,done

FAST ACE - out of position at the start. Driver D Roberts was issued a warning. Severely checked by a breaking runner near the 500m losing all chance.

4-5bk inr,off 400,held up,sound wd

FAST ACE - driver R Cameron 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 Cameron's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 13 December 2024 (2 days).

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,waited,fair

Eased,5bk otr-inr,waitd,imprvd inr

FAST ACE - driver R Cameron was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3wd,13th,7bk otr,6bk inr,pluggd

Slow,10th,5bk otr,wd cvr tn,handy

FAST ACE - tangled away.

9th pegs,rear tn,never clear,forget

BELMONT VALOR - held up middle stages of the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1600,bttld solidly on inr

BELMONT VALOR - over-raced middle stages.

3bk otr,to 3bk inr tn,off,sound inr

BELMONT VALOR - lay inwards early in the run home briefly making contact with HE'S A BAY despite the efforts of driver C Thornley.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

10th otr,wd 1300,prkd,rough,outfin

BELMONT VALOR - began awkwardly. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

3bk otr-1x1,3wd 400,battld mid

6-7bk otr,5bk inr,waitd,imprvd mid

BELMONT VALOR - over-raced middle stages.

6bk otr,flat & brk 300,no hope

BELMONT VALOR - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced roughly at various stages throughout. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4bk inr,5bk 1400,off tn,steady mid

1x1-3bk otr,waitd tn,honest inr

Eased,4bk otr,angld wd,steady wd

MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced wide early.

3rd,prkd,cvr 1650,wd,plggd away gap

11th pegs,5-bk,unable to stick on

MILLWOOD GODDESS - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed a high respiratory rate and inflammation in the airway.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1050,held up,bttld away

MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home.

5bk otr,3wd cvr 900,postd,gone tn

MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced three wide from the 1000m. Weakened final bend.

3wd,prkd 1000,chased gamely str

MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced wide early.

5th,5bk inr,otr,4bk inr,held up,ok

MILLWOOD GODDESS - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

5th,1x1 1150,up,led 200,swampd

MILLWOOD GODDESS - permission was granted for the mare to race in alternative colours.

Soon 4bk otr,3wd cvr,short bid wd

Rear inr,4bk otr,wd cvr,unwound

7th otr,4-bk 900,held up,forget run

Left prkd the trip,outfinished 150m

Brk,tacked on,wd rear 650,wdr,faded

RAZORS EDGE - over-raced and shifted outwards near the 2150m and locked wheels with GEM N EM. Locked wheels with THE HIGHLANDER which lay inwards near the 650m.

5th,prkd 1600,cvr bell,wd,stout fin

THE HIGHLANDER - fractious prior to the second attempt at a start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3-4th,prkd 800,up,too powerful

THE HIGHLANDER - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Eased,wd cvr rear 700,strong wdst

9th pegs,4-bk,off top,tidy when clr

Brk,10th inr,6-bk bell,off,sound wd

THE HIGHLANDER - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by R May) was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Soon parkd,loomed turn,fght well

THE HIGHLANDER - fractious when attempting to leave the pre-race formation requiring assistance from Starting Attendants. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Led,soon trail,tidy bid lane

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

Up,ld 1800,trld 1400,waitd,battld

MOTOR MOUTH - held up early in the run home.

Eased,6-7bk otr,rear tn,imprvd

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

12th,rear inr,losing touch 800

WIND IN THE WIRE - raced wide early. Weakened from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

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.

Brk,8th,4bk otr,flat tn,no extra

HE'S TOUGH - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Brk, dist 3bk otr-inr,nvr pickd up

HE'S TOUGH - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

1x1,prkd 1800,flat tn,wilted 300

HE'S TOUGH - weakened final bend.