NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

4bk otr,3wd,led 1200,joind,fght,hdd

Eased,5bk otr,hookd wdst,bold wd

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - over-raced in the early stages when wide on the track.

Trld-3bk inr,off,held up,biggest wd

Presd 2 lead,trail bell,nice bid

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - connections advised Stewards that the gelding has had a wind operation since last racing. Raced wide early.

Soon parkd,gone 500

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 600m.

4bk otr-1x1,off,sound,tight late

5-6bk otr,3wd 850,fght,peakd 150

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - raced wide without cover from the 900m.

7th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 450,breezed by

Soon 4bk inr,waitd tn,got going inr

Bk otr,3w train,widr,batld

FUSION REACTOR - over-raced when being restrained early.

3bk otr,up,prkd 1200,fght gamely

FUSION REACTOR - junior driver W House 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 imposed a fine of $300.

4bk otr,3wd 1000,postd,gritty str

5th otr,1x1 1050,off top,bold claim

5th,to 1x1 1200,3wd 600,4th tn,fght

5bk otr,up,prkd 1150-tn,too brave

Eased,wd cvr rear,4w,bttld clsr gap

FUSION REACTOR - when questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised that after attempting to improve three wide from the rear of the field near the 950m he was forced to race four wide with the gelding running on fairly in the run home and he was not disappointed with the effort.

Eased,9th otr,wd 1500,prkd,game fin

FUSION REACTOR - raced wide early.

Gate spd,trld 2350,waitd,solid inr

HEAVEN'S MARK - driver J Morrison defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly by allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of BORRISOKANE when shifting ground inwards early in the run home resulting in the tyre being punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Morrison, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Morrison's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 9 October up to and including 14 October 2026 (2 days).

Wd cvr mid,into ld 1200,held gamely

HEAVEN'S MARK - raced wide early and middle stages.

Blew the score-up badly,pulled up

HEAVEN'S MARK - trainer J Morrison was issued a warning for being late to notify the mare would be racing with sliding blinds. Broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

6bk otr,3wd cvr 900,no kick wd

Broke start,detached

HEAVEN'S MARK - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght,bestd

Rear otr,wd cvr 600,wdst top,stout

HEAVEN'S MARK - trainer J Morrison advised the mare has had its hocks treated since last racing.

Broke start,detached

HEAVEN'S MARK - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Bk otr,angld trn,ran on ok

Trld-3bk inr,held up,no gaps,good

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - held up until late in the run home.

Soon 3bk otr,angld tn,cheeky wdst

5th,lckd whls,parkd,fght gamely

RYLAN CHARLIE - locked sulky wheels with ALWAYS BE BATMAN near the 1800m when that runner lay inwards.

Soon prkd,no cvr,fght tn,bested

Gt spd,led,soon trail,best lane

Soon 1x1,1x2,peeld 500,steady

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - lay in over the concluding stages. Driver H Douglas reported a sulky tyre had deflated during the running.

3-4pegs,tidy chase,tight room late

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - over-raced middle stages. Held up early stages of the run home.

Bk otr,last,angld widest,ran on ok

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - driver H Douglas was issued with a warning for loose reining in the run home.

Prkd,into ld 2000,joined 600,too gd

Wd,prkd,urged to ld 1000,attckd,fdd

Soon prkd,no cvr,tried hard inr

SEMBA - over-raced middle stages.

Thru,ld,trld 2300-tn.tried hard inr

SEMBA - began awkwardly after the barrier strand briefly tangled around this runner's legs. Driver T Williams was issued with a warning for anticipating the start.

Mid,pressd 2 lead 1800,fght well

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,4w,fght solidly

Trld,held up badly tn,steady mid

Wd,3-bk otr,wd 600,4w,ld 125m,cght

SEMBA - raced four wide from the 500m.

Found 1x1,up 3wd 300,steady mid

Brk,trld-3bk inr,up,ld 1500,swampd

SEMBA - broke at the start and again shortly after losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

7th otr,3-bk 700,wd 400,plggd away

3-bk mrks,off 550,held up,late mrks

THE JOLLY ROGER - held up early in the run home.

Eased,wd rear 600,wdr top,no punch

THE JOLLY ROGER - back from position at the candy pole. Driver J Dunn was issued a warning.

9th otr,5-bk,held up,tidy late mrks

THE JOLLY ROGER - held up briefly passing the 150m.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,cut ldr bk

THE JOLLY ROGER - Driver M White's right foot slipped from the sulky footrest passing the 100m after he activated the removable deafeners.

7th otr,4-bk bell,wdst,sound effort

Trld out,4-bk 1400,off,blkd,tidy wd

THE JOLLY ROGER - hung inwards and raced inside track markers near the 1300m with the trailing LEO LINCOLN dislodging a marker. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru lane,powerful

Left prkd,cvr bell,3-bk,never clear

THE JOLLY ROGER - had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the run home.

Ld out,trld 1300,off,chased boldly

Soon 1x1,up 450,joind,kept givn

Led,trld 1600,3bk,waitd,1-paced

Led,trail bell,solid chase

JOYRIDE(AUS) - tangled away.

5th,1x1 2200-tn,kept giving mid

JOYRIDE(AUS) - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Driver J Cox reported he accidentally dropped his whip near the 900m.

Cght 3wd,prkd,brief 1x1 500,fair

JOYRIDE(AUS) - raced wide early and middle stages.

Led,trld 1600,held up badly,sound

Soon 3bk inr,off 300,dashed,just

7th,4bk otr 1300,angld,steady wd

JOYRIDE(AUS) - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Raced wide final bend. Had to be steadied just prior to the finish line when racing in restricted room.

Up,ld 2200,set terms,fght,run down

JOYRIDE(AUS) - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to their sulky.

3wd cvr,postd,ld 600,hdd,swampd

SCRUNCH - raced wide until improving to the lead near the 650m.

4th,up,ld,trld 1600,thru,stylish

SCRUNCH - driver R Harrison advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Trld the trip,off tn,kept on coming

SCRUNCH - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,6bk otr 1300,last tn,huge wdst

SCRUNCH - broke at the start losing ground. Hung inwards over the concluding stages having to be straightened.

Up,led,trld 2200,waitd,shot thru

SCRUNCH - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

4bk inr,3bk 700,waitd,sound inr

3wd,up,ld 1300,kickd hrd,hdd 40

SCRUNCH - raced wide early.

7-6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght bravely

SCRUNCH - raced wide early.

4th inr,4-bk,off,prkd 1300,bttld on

4th,4bk inr,off tn,tried hard mid

Soon 3b otr,wdr tn,got going wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - driver O Thornley advised the removable deafeners failed to activate due to the cord breaking.

4th,prkd 2000,cvr 1000,off,did best

There was a delay to the start due to a footrest on the sulky of SPIRIT DOWNUNDER requiring attention.

7th otr,1x1 1800,off,closed boldly

10th,6bk otr,3-4-5wd,honest wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - raced wide with cover from the 600m.

6th,5-bk inr,off,wd 350,passed slws

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - driver O Thornley admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly rounding the final bend when allowing her runner to contact the sulky wheel of LONNEKERS which punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250. When questioned regarding the performance Miss Thornley advised the gelding had settled further back than expected and had been unable to make up ground due to the fast closing sectionals.

5th,up,led 1700,kickd,fght,hdd 70

7th inr,5-bk,ran on,no gap,had more

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home. Driver O Thornley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

Slow,9th,1x1 1000,up,fght,peakd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - stood on the mark losing ground.

Gate spd,trld,off,game chase,tight

Gate spd,led,kickd tn,run down

Thru,1x1,prkd,1x1,chased hard mid

Prkd,1x1,prkd,1x1 550,off,solid

3rd,brk 2500,distancd,pulld up

MALAKAI - broke in the early stages losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,tried hard mid

MALAKAI - hung outwards just prior to the start briefly crowding outside runner. Placed in restricted room when an outside runner shifted inwards after 150m.

Brk,5th,prkd 1200-tn,led tn,hdd 100

MALAKAI - broke at the start losing ground.

6th,prkd,ld 1600,kickd,swampd 100

MALAKAI - paced roughly over the concluding stages. Driver R May was spoken to for the manner in which he drove leaving the final bend after his horse shifted outwards. Mr May explained that the gelding had shifted outwards when unsuccessfully attempting to activate the removable deafeners with his foot before he was able to activate this gear at his second attempt. Stewards noted Mr May's comments and reminded him of his obligations to ensure he does not allow his runner to shift wider on the track at this stage of the race.

Trld-4bk inr,3bk tn,held up,gd mid

MALAKAI - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up final bend.

Gate spd,ld,trld,waitd,thru,steady

MALAKAI - lay outwards late in the run home having to be straightened.

Soon prkd,no cvr,askd tn,fght,fdd

SACETAS - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,prkd,askd tn,felt pinch

SACETAS - weakened early in the run home.

Found 1x1,loomd,chased hard mid

Gate spd,trld,gone 600,had issue

SACETAS - weakened from the 700m hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

Gate spd,ld 1700,set terms,comfy

SACETAS - driver R Harrison advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gate spd,ld 1800,very dominant

Held ld,trld 1700,thru tn,got there

Trld,cartd bk badly 500-100,forgive

SACETAS - held up by a weakening runner final bend.