NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

1x1,prkd,1x1 1200,held up,pluggd

5th,to 1x1 1200,off 350,boldest

Trld-3bk inr,held up,flew wdst

FRANCO ANKARA - held up early in the run home.

1x1,4bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,held best

Trld-3bk inr,4bk,held up,big inr

FRANCO ANKARA - held up until late in the run home. Driver K Butt advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3wd cvr,up,led 1200,joind,fght,just

FRANCO ANKARA - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds. Raced wide early.

Brk handy & wd early,rear,no pickup

FRANCO ANKARA - broke near the 1600m losing ground. Driver C Dalgety advised the gelding had struck a knee causing it to break.

5th otr,3-bk,wd top,closed stoutly

Gate spd,ld,trld,held up,flew,missd

FREEZE FRAME - had to be restrained when racing to the inside of MARBLE ARCH and FRANCO LOMU racing into the first bend. Held up early in the run home. Stewards questioned drivers K Butt (FREEZE FRAME) and Z Butcher (MARBLE ARCH) and after taking initial evidence adjourned the matter.

3-4bk inr,3bk 900,held up,off,flew

FRANCO LOMU - held up early in the run home.

Trld,3bk inr 1250,waited,flew inr

Gate spd,ld,trld 1350,off,shot clr

Soon trld,3bk inr 1100,waitd,handy

FRANCO LOMU - held up final bend.

Strght to ld,set terms,held best

Ld bid,trld 1400,held up,ok after

FRANCO LOMU - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson advised the gelding had lost momentum after being held up behind the weakening CRUNCHED.

4bk otr,3wd 700,chkd/lockd wheels

TREASURE COVE - paced roughly in the early stages. Broke after locking wheels with FRANCO LOMU near the 650m losing all chance. Driver T Williams defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly by shifting ground outwards near the 650m causing interference to FRANCO LOMU (B Orange) resulting in both runners locking wheels and losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Williams driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 12 June up to and including 21 June 2026 (3 days).

1x1-3bk otr,tight tn,steady in mid

GET SEASIDE LUCKY - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver A Butt advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Thru,found trl,tried hard up lane

FLYING ACE - crowded by outside runners racing into the first bend and raced inside a track marker having to be restrained. Stewards questioned drivers O Thornley (FLYING ACE), A Butt (GET SEASIDE LUCKY), and B Orange (JUMAL). After hearing their explanations and viewing the replays, it was established that JUMAL had initially crossed both FLYING ACE and GET SEASIDE LUCKY. However after 100m GET SEASIDE LUCKY was able to improve to the inside of JUMAL when this runner shifted up the track. JUMAL then lay inwards racing into the first bend despite the efforts of driver B Orange resulting in GET SEASIDE LUCKY being dictated inwards with FLYING ACE racing inside a track marker. After considering the circumstances, Stewards deemed that no horse or driver was at fault. Held up early in the run home and lay in and struck a track marker near the 170m.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,tidy mid

Mid otr,3w,led bell,fght on well

GET SEASIDE LUCKY - over-raced middle stages.

6th,1x1,3wd,ld 800,fght,bold,nabbd

Prkd,ld,trld 1250,thru,did best inr

Gt spd,led,trail,zipped thru,held

Trld,off,ld 1500,kickd tn,held them

5bk otr,3wd cvr,prkd,askd,fght well

3bk otr,up,prkd 1200,brave,almost

ASHLEY FRANK - raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,flat tn,tired

ASHLEY FRANK - weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer A Cullen advised she was was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,flat,fght well

Up,prkd,led 1300,kickd,too classy

Eased,4-bk otr,wd 650,fght on well

ASHLEY FRANK - raced wide from the 700m.

3wd,up,led 1200,kickd tn,held best

ASHLEY FRANK - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Cox. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt. Raced wide early. Lay outwards in the run home.

1x1,prkd,ld 1800,joind,fght,held on

PERESTRELO - over-raced and was awkwardly placed to the back of ASHLEY FRANK near the 1600m. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the filly had over-raced through the middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,strong late

SECRET BEACH - out of position at the start. Driver M McKendry was issued with a warning.

Eased,rear otr,wd 550,no final kick

SECRET BEACH - when questioned regarding the performance Driver K Denifostova advised that after going back early from the wide draw she attempted to improve wide from the 600m but was unable to make ground due to the fast closing sectionals and was not overly disappointed.

Wd cvr mid,up prkd bell,gallant bid

SECRET BEACH - raced wide early before crossing to the parked position approaching the 1000m.

Wd cvr 8th,posted 1150,dug deepest

SECRET BEACH - raced wide throughout.

Into trail,off,pshd to ld 1600,easy

Prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd 300,reeled ldrs in

1x1,3-bk 1350,wd top,ran on in gap

3-5bk inr,off 600,held up,smart mid

Eased,5bk otr,3wd 700 tn,toughest

STUMBLIN IN - raced wide without cover from the 800m.

Prkd,3bk otr 800,wd cvr tn,sound wd

5bk inr,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,tidy

Eased,6-5bk otr,3wd,thru mid tn,ok

STUMBLIN IN - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson advised he had been unable to make ground from the rear of the field due to the fast closing sectionals and expected the gelding to derive benefit from the race which was its first start for two months,

4th inr,4-bk,held up rear,late mrks

STUMBLIN IN - held up early and middle stages of the run home. When questioned regarding his tactics during the running, driver C Ferguson advised the gelding lacks gate speed so he elected not to pressure the horse in the early stages to obtain a more forward position. Mr Ferguson further explained that he remained on the marker line near the 1100m when an opportunity existed to shift outwards as he did not wish to risk being left to race parked, as the gelding is best suited when saved for one run and has been driven in a similar manner in recent starts. Mr Ferguson further added that when the running line failed to improve through the middle stages he became awkwardly positioned at the rear of the field and was obliged to shift inwards in the run home to obtain clear running. After considering his explanation, Stewards were satisfied Mr Ferguson's tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

4-5bk inr,off rear 550,tight,smart

STUMBLIN IN - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6bk inr,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,imprvd

STUMBLIN IN - broke briefly at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

Deep pegs,tite rm & brk 600,out

STUMBLIN IN - broke near the 600m and shifted outwards hampering outside runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1200,ld tn,held on

JUMAL - raced wide early.

Gate spd,led 1800,kickd,no worries

FLYING ACE - crowded by outside runners racing into the first bend and raced inside a track marker having to be restrained. Stewards questioned drivers O Thornley (FLYING ACE), A Butt (GET SEASIDE LUCKY), and B Orange (JUMAL). After hearing their explanations and viewing the replays, it was established that JUMAL had initially crossed both FLYING ACE and GET SEASIDE LUCKY. However after 100m GET SEASIDE LUCKY was able to improve to the inside of JUMAL when this runner shifted up the track. JUMAL then lay inwards racing into the first bend despite the efforts of driver B Orange resulting in GET SEASIDE LUCKY being dictated inwards with FLYING ACE racing inside a track marker. After considering the circumstances, Stewards deemed that no horse or driver was at fault. Held up early in the run home and lay in and struck a track marker near the 170m.

Thru,found 1x1,kept coming,just

Won early ld duel,dictated,untested

Gate spd,trld,prkd 1000,fght gamely

JUMAL - Stewards questioned driver S Ottley regarding the tactics she adopted passing the 1100m when electing to shift outwards from a trailing position. Miss Ottley advised that HADRON COLLIDER which she had been trailing, had worked hard in the early stages and she was concerned that runner may weaken prior to reaching the passing lane or could restrain to obtain cover from GOT THE CHOCOLATES had it improved forward to lead which would have resulted in her horse having to race three back on the marker line. After considering Miss Ottley's explanation, Stewards were satisfied her tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Wd,1x1,prkd 1750,ld top,just enough

SONOFAMISTERY - held up early stages of the run home. When attempting a marginal run between JUMAL and ALLAMERICANPLAYER, had to be steadied after being placed in restricted room when ALLAMERICANPLAYER lay outwards near the 40m. Driver T Williams didn't activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Speared to ld,set terms,kicked,easy

Gate spd,ld,trld 1750,thru,toughest

4-6bk inr,3wd cvr 900,angld,handy

SONOFAMISTERY - raced wide with cover from the 900m. Lay inwards near the 100m having to be straightened.

Up,prkd,4bk otr 800,3wd,short bid

Led,trld 1700,thru,chased hard inr

9th inr,5-bk,off,wdst rear,no punch

SONOFAMISTERY - raced wide final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1750,off,blkd,late in mid

SONOFAMISTERY - held up early stages of the run home. When attempting a marginal run between JUMAL and ALLAMERICANPLAYER, had to be steadied after being placed in restricted room when ALLAMERICANPLAYER lay outwards near the 40m. Driver T Williams didn't activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Prkd,into ld 1800,kicked,too classy

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,off tn,smart

3bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,led tn,comfy

Wd,prkd 1500,led tn,far too good

GIORGIO DENARIO - raced wide early.

3rd,up,led 1300,kickd,bestd 70

Gate spd,trld,waited,steady inr

GIORGIO DENARIO - shifted inwards marginally into the passing lane in the run home. Driver J Morrison was reminded of his obligations to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Gate spd,trld,waitd,off 150,almost

Trld out,34-bk,1x1,off,stout effort

GIORGIO DENARIO - paced roughly leaving the 1000m.

1x1,shffld mid-bk otr,up 400,peakd

GIORGIO DENARIO - awkwardly placed to the inside of LOUIES ME DAD when over-racing near the 900m when that runner had initially lay outwards and raced greenly, with GIORGIO DENARIO having to be steadied. Had to be steadied again near the 700m when shifting ground inwards. Raced wide from the 500m.

Wd,parkd,1x1,nice wn clear

GIORGIO DENARIO - raced wide early. Held up final bend.

Trld-4bk inr,shuffld,angld wd,sound

FREEZE FRAME - had to be restrained when racing to the inside of MARBLE ARCH and FRANCO LOMU racing into the first bend. Held up early in the run home. Stewards questioned drivers K Butt (FREEZE FRAME) and Z Butcher (MARBLE ARCH) and after taking initial evidence adjourned the matter.

Gate spd,held ld,kickd,bestd 150

Up,prkd,ld 1300,joind tn,bested 150

FREEZE FRAME - Driver A Butt was questioned regarding the reasons he did not drive his horse out with any apparent vigour over the final 50 metres when positioned in third place. Mr Butt explained that the horse was doing its best at that stage of the race and, in his opinion, any further urging would not have improved its finishing position or altered the placings. After considering Mr Butt's explanation, reviewing the available footage and taking into account the margin between the third and fourth placed runners, Stewards were satisfied that his actions had not affected the result and determined that no further action was warranted other to caution Mr Butt and remind him of his obligations to drive his runner out fully to the end of the race when in a stakes-bearing position.

Prkd,into ld 1350,dictaed,bolted in

3bk otr-6bk 800,3wd cvr,solid wd

4bk otr,hookd wdr tn,steady wd

Cght wd,eased,rear otr,passed slows

FREEZE FRAME - raced wide early.

Wd cvr 8th,up prkd bell,outfinished

FREEZE FRAME - raced wide early and middle stages.

Soon prkd,1x1 1200,up,short bid mid

Found 1x1,angld,kept coming wd

Gate spd,held ld,kickd,held best

Gate spd,ld 1550-tn,held on best

Gate spd,led,dug in,bestd 100

TREACHEROUS DREAMS - driver C Dalgety was issued a warning for crowding an inside runner after 150m.

4bk otr,up,prkd 950-tn,bested 150

TREACHEROUS DREAMS - had to be steadied near the 1700m when awkwardly placed close to the sulky of HUGO after an easing of the pace.

Gt spd,led,joind,kept giving

3wd cvr,up,ld 1000,trld 800,sound

TREACHEROUS DREAMS - raced wide until reaching the lead near the 1100m.

Trld-3bk inr,held up,never lifted

FREEZE FRAME - had to be restrained when racing to the inside of MARBLE ARCH and FRANCO LOMU racing into the first bend. Held up early in the run home. Stewards questioned drivers K Butt (FREEZE FRAME) and Z Butcher (MARBLE ARCH) and after taking initial evidence adjourned the matter.

Gt spd,led thrghout,easy wrk

4-5bk inr,3wd cvr 550,up,bold,cght

MARBLE ARCH - over-raced middle stages.

Gt spd,trail,3bk bell,solid chase

Gt spd,soon led,always in cntrl

MARBLE ARCH - raced wide early.

4-5th,prkd,no cvr,askd,tried hard

1x1,5th,1x1 1200,off tn,waltzd away

3rd,prkd,ld 1600,dictated,reeled in

MARBLE ARCH - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with removable deafeners and blinds.