NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

1x1,3bk otr 1200,up 4wd tn,useful

4th,prkd 1200,asked tn,fdd 150

4-5bk otr,3wd 650,fght,ld 150,nabbd

FERNZ GOLDY - shifted outwards near the 800m and struck the sulky wheel of SARGENT BEST which punctured. Junior driver D Dolan, who declined assistance from a senior driver, admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when shifting ground and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

7-6bk otr,wdst rear tn,handy wd

FERNZ GOLDY - driver D Dolan was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to activate the hopple shorteners.

5-7bk otr,3wd cvr tn,cheeky wdst

FERNZ GOLDY - out of position at the start. Driver D Dolan was issued a warning.

3wd cvr,prkd,3bk otr,off,battld

FERNZ GOLDY - raced wide early and middle stages.

3bk otr,3wd,prkd-3bk,fair wdst

3-4bk inr,held up tn,handy up inr

SWEET SPIRIT - held up rounding the final bend.

9th,rear inr-otr,wd rear tn,sound

Prkd,1x1-3bk otr 700,off,no kick

EDDIE OSEI - over-raced and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of SWEET SPIRIT and broke near the 2300m hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation during the running. Driver W House advised he would be recommending gear changes in an attempt to settle the gelding.

Wd,eased,chkd,4-bk otr,no pick-up

SWEET SPIRIT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2000m.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 500,useful late

Soon trld,waitd,held up,imprvd inr

SPIRITUAL BLISS - held up for clear racing room until near the 150m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards questioned driver T Williams regarding his decision to shift outwards leaving the final bend instead of remaining in the trail and waiting for the available run in the passing lane in the run home. After considering Mr Williams explanation, Stewards issued a charge under Rule 868(2) which Mr Williams defended, alleging he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to win or obtain the best possible finishing place. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Williams, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,honest mid

Soon prkd,askd tn,never gave up

1x1-3bk-1x1,prkd 600,fght,faded

SPIRITUAL BLISS - trainer B Zampese advised the mare has had its joints treated since last racing. Over-raced through the middle stages.

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,one-paced mid

PENNY WEIGHT - hung outwards despite the efforts of driver J Cox and contacted the sulky wheel of SPIRITUAL BLISS near the 250m then broke hampering a trailing runner. Mr Cox advised the mare had been striking a knee during the running. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Trld the trip,held up tn,short bid

3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,fght gamely

Trld,3bk inr,to 1x1 tn,tidy,tight

TOUCH N GO - held up late in the run home. Driver B Zampese was warned for using his whip free of the rein near the 400m.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,off,sound

Eased,5-7bk inr,3wd cvr 700,tidy wd

TOUCH N GO - trainer B Zampese advised the mare has been treated for a virus since last racing. Briefly hampered near the 650m.

Soon trld,trip to suit,no dash inr

5bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd,tight

BUDDY REIGN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Locked wheels briefly with PEARL'S A SINGER near the 450m when being steadied which resulted in the horse laying outwards. Driver K Cameron was warned for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 300m when placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Gate spd,ld 1700,askd,bested 150

Gate spd,led,joind tn,fght,cght

3wd,prkd,1x1,3bk 1100,fading out

PEARL'S A SINGER - raced wide early. Weakened from the 500m.

Gt spd,soon led,trail bell,solid

Prkd,up,ld 1200,kickd tn,classy

OH MICKY - driver C Dalgety was issued a warning for failing to advise he did not activate the sliding blinds.

Wide,pressd 2 lead,kept giving

OH MICKY - raced wide early.

Last otr,angld turn,no impact

Parkd,1x1 800,nice chase strgt

STILTON LORD - over-raced and hung outwards after 200m despite the efforts of driver T Robertson resulting in the gelding making contact with the sulky wheel of OH MICKY. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Soon trld,waitd,thru,no zip inr

TREACHEROUS MISS - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the first bend.

Ld,trld 2100,thru,felt pinch in str

JOAN'S RISING STAR - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. Stewards questioned junior driver S Hill (assisted by M Williamson) regarding the tactics he adopted early in the run home when attempting to shift wider on the track resulting in his runner being held up. Mr Hill explained he had expected TREACHEROUS MISS who he had been trailing would shift into the passing lane which would allow him the opportunity to improve to the outside of that runner however TREACHEROUS MISS had only marginally shifted inwards resulting in JOAN'S RISING STAR becoming held up for clear racing room after committing to an outside run. After viewing the replays and considering his explanation, Stewards were satisfied that Mr Hill's tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances considering it was a split second decision to shift outwards at the time.

Soon trld,urged 450,no pick-up inr

TREACHEROUS MISS - trainer R Todd advised the filly would be racing in season. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. Struck track markers leaving the final bend when crowded by an outside runner.

3-5bk otr,hookd wd tn,smart,cght 80

TREACHEROUS MISS - hampered early in the score up however was in position at the start.

Soon 3bk otr,angld wd tn,tried hard

Soon 3bk inr,waited,few gaps inr

MAJOR PERFORMER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 700,off 3wd,battld

7bk otr,4bk 500,held up,bt slows

1x1-3bk otr,5bk otr,3wd & brk 700

MAJOR PERFORMER - crowded in the early stages. Broke near the 700m when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. Driver M Williamson advised the filly had paced roughly throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1000,thru,steady

SWEET DREAMS - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

6th,1x1 1200,off tn,one-paced mid

SWEET DREAMS - hung inwards rounding the final bend and in the run home losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised he was disappointed with the effort and that the filly may not have handled the track.

4-5-6bk inr,off rear,imprvd,held up

SWEET DREAMS - held up throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3bk otr,5bk 800,rear tn,no threat

SWEET DREAMS - out of position at the candy pole and start despite the efforts of driver R Close. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Lay inwards rounding the final bend and then was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of KAIRAKI CONFIDENTIAL which had lay outwards when being shifted wider when weakening near the 300m. Stewards questioned drivers R Close (SWEET DREAMS), J Cox (OFF THE EDGE) and J Dunn (KAIRAKI CONFIDENTIAL) regarding this with Mr Close advising his horse had been slow to react when being shifted wider due to laying inwards on the boring pole. After hearing from all drivers and viewing the replays Stewards were satisfied that no one horse or driver was at fault and no further action was required.

Eased,6bk inr,battld up inr

Prkd,1x1 1300,off tn,no extra str

3pegs thrghout,offered zero

BIG MAMA MORRIS - hung inwards racing into the first bend striking several track markers. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3bk inr,4bk 1000,waited,steady inr

4bk inr,5bk 1200,waited,imprvd inr

4-5bk otr,sent 3-4wd 500,no zip

4bk otr,5bk 1200,held up,imprvd

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

Brk score-up,always distant after

PRIDES CONTESSA - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

7th,4bk otr,thru mid tn,sound inr

6bk otr,3wd cvr 1100,postd tn,wiltd

PRIDES CONTESSA - raced wide from the 1200m.

3-4bk otr,3wd 700,wdst tn,steady

PRIDES CONTESSA - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Raced wide from the 700m. Weakened final bend.