NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Prkd,led 1800,joind tn,swallowd up

ONE OVER DA LINE - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised in his opinion the gelding had failed to back up from its previous start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3bk inr,held up,solid,brk,disqualfd

ONE OVER DA LINE - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home and trotted roughly passing the 150m. Broke late in the run home and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging the gelding was lapped on at the finish by CLYDE, PAIGE and MAVIS JONES. After viewing the replays driver J Dunn did not contest the protest and ONE OVER DA LINE was relegated to 6th placing by the Stewards.

Parkd,led,trail,out turn,tidy bid

Prkd,ld 1800,trld 1200,thru,fair

ONE OVER DA LINE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Soon trld,held up 600,off,handy inr

Brk,3bk otr,1x1 1400,off,no punch

ONE OVER DA LINE - broke at the start losing ground. Driver J Dunn reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre leaving the final bend and that the gelding had cast a shoe in the run home. Notwithstanding this Mr Dunn was spoken to advisedly regarding the manner he drove when removing his foot from the sulky footrest in the run home and then applying the whip on several occasions.

Slow/brk,6bk inr,6th,bt slows rear

SPECIAL EFFECTS - trotted roughly over the early stages.

Brk early in 6th,tailed off,no hope

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke after 100m losing all chance.

Up,ld,trld,brk 2100,5bk otr,steady

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke near the 2100m losing ground. Weakened early in the run home.

Slow,4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,bt slows

Brk twice early,12th gap,not a hope

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 1700m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

7th,6-bk inr 2100,off,brk 200m out

SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke early in the run home losing all chance.

6th inr,4-bk 1600,off,tidy thru mid

CODY BANNER - trotted roughly in the run home.

Strgt 2 lead,joind trn,fght on ok

CODY BANNER - trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be fully driven out by driver M Williamson.

Slow,4-6bk inr,rough tn,no threat

CODY BANNER - trotted roughly at various stages during the running.

Led,trail,3bk,ruff steps but nice

Ld out,trld 2050,off top,brk in 2nd

CODY BANNER - trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Broke in the run home losing ground.

4th,parkd bell,fght on solidly

CODY BANNER - trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be driven out by driver M Williamson as a consequence.

Mid,brk 2000,detached

CODY BANNER - trotted roughly in the early stages before breaking near the 2000m losing all chance and being retired from the race. 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 before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

2nd,brk 2400,takcd on,brk 700

CODY BANNER - trainer R Allen was warned for presenting the gelding with fixed deafeners which were not notified. Broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Trotted roughly through the middle stages. Broke again near the 700m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

3rd,broke 2300,tackd on late

CODY BANNER - broke near the 2300m losing ground. Trotted roughly for a distance near the 1000m losing contact with the body of the field.

Last of pack,bk otr,md some grnd

CODY BANNER - cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.

Gate spd,trld,waited,honest up inr

Mid otr,peeld 500,fair wider

ROYAL GYPSY - came together with PRACTICAL MAGIC at the start. When questioned regarding the performance, driver S Thornley could offer no tangible explanation other than noting that the mare was racing up in grade.

Prkd,into ld 1550,dictated,ran away

ROYAL GYPSY - raced wide early. Driver S Thornley advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Up,ld 2500,set terms,held well

1x1,left prkd 1700,stuck on bravely

ROYAL GYPSY - trainer F Fletcher was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race with blinds which had not been notified.

6th otr,1x1 1700,failed to quicken

Trld-5bk inr,3bk otr-1x1,fair mid

5bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,gritty wd

10L off start,6bk inr,held up,ok

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Slow,3-4th,4bk inr,off,solid mid-wd

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - trotted roughly early stages.

3wd cvr,postd,prkd 1100,wilted

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - held up rounding the final bend. Stewards questioned driver C DeFilippi regarding his decision to shift inwards at that stage of the race. Mr DeFilippi explained that he felt his runner was under pressure and therefore elected to obtain cover behind the favoured ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL, which was still travelling well at the time. He further stated that he was disappointed with the manner in which his horse finished the race. After considering Mr DeFilippi's explanation and reviewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied that his actions were not unreasonable under the circumstances and determined that no further action was warranted.

5th,1x1,brk,7th,1x1,3-bk,4w tn,game

BEVRON - held up final bend. Checked and broke near the 350m when placed in restricted room between ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL and the breaking GINAS MAJESTY losing all chance. Stewards will speak to driver R Crawford regarding this in the coming days.

Slow,4bk inr,off tn,imprvd ok mid

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - lay inwards rounding the first bend.

4th,4-bk inr,1x1,prkd,ld 700,too gd

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - lay outwards for a distance passing the 700m. Again lay outwards over the concluding stages.

5th otr,prkd,ld,trld 1400,stout inr

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - began awkwardly.

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd top,bttld well

Soon 1x1,out trn,joggd on by

MIDNIGHT DIAMOND - driver M Purdon was spoken to for the manner he drove for a short distance passing the 1500m when half carting.

Prkd,5-bk inr 1300,prkd 900,too big

4th,off 800,prkd 600,brave mid

Ld,attckd,trld,3-bk 700,plggd away

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,outfinished

9th,8-bk inr,off,wd,prkd 1000,faded

MIDNIGHT DIAMOND - raced wide near the 1500m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1500m when MIDNIGHT DIAMOND raced wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that driver J Morrison (LOTTIE'S MOMENT) had shifted wider on the track prior to MIDNIGHT DIAMOND reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary. Weakened final bend.

Prkd,ld,trld 1400,thru,outfinished

8th otr,3-bk,wd 450,brk up,no hope

MIDNIGHT DIAMOND - raced wide early. Broke near the 300m losing its chance.

9th gap,9-bk inr,never a live hope

6th inr,4-bk 2000,off,blkd,late mid

WHAT THE BELL - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1700m. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until inside the final 100m.

Nice trip otr,2nd top,ld 250,brk up

WHAT THE BELL - broke near the 100m and settled shortly after. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the run home.

Brk dispatch,7bk inr,battld inr

WHAT THE BELL - pre-race warmed. Connections advised the front shoes would be removed prior to the start. Broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on barrier record of the gelding.

7th,1x1-3bk otr,off,1-paced mid

WHAT THE BELL - trotted roughly through the middle stages. Again trotted roughly in the run home before breaking over the concluding stages.

5-4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,crpt closr wd

WHAT THE BELL - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3rd,3-4bk inr,held up,flew inr,brk

WHAT THE BELL - trotted roughly before breaking inside the final 50m and failed to settle. Stewards lodged a protest against 2nd placing being awarded under Rule 870(2)(c) alleging the gelding failed to lose ground when in a break. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and driver S Ottley the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest.

Soon 3bk otr,off wdr tn,chased hard

Slow,4-6bk inr,well bk 500,battld

WHAT THE BELL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m.

Soon 1x1,brief parkd tn,no kick

WHAT THE BELL - began awkwardly. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

4-5pegs,off,drag up,steady innr

4th inr,prkd,ld,trld bell,3-bk,fair

4bk otr,5bk 800,3wd 700,gritty

Trld,3-bk 1700,thru tn,strong claim

GRANNY ROSE - connections advised the gelding has had a fetlock treated since last racing.

Made ld,dictated terms,kicked clear

Prkd,ld,trld 1500,off,chall,outfin

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,stout effort

GRANNY ROSE - raced in restricted room just prior to the finish line when an outside runner lay in marginally.

Soon ld,set terms,hdd 150m,stuck on

Into trail early,thru lane,fght inr

Best out,trld 1550,thru,bold on inr

Soon trld,waitd,thru,did best inr

Made ld,dictated terms,held nicely

DONNA'S BOY - lay outwards over the concluding stages.

Ld out,trld 2100,off,pounced,cut bk

Up,held ld,slippd clr 400,cght 50

Brk early 5th,tacked on,brk rear tn

DONNA'S BOY - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 1900m losing ground and the 400m losing all chance.

Slw,wd rear,prkd bell,stuck bravely

Brk,left 1st,5-bk 1400,off,late dig

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - reared as the barriers were released losing ground.

Led-4bk inr,5bk 1400,sound inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - tangled away.

4-6bk inr,held up 4bk,cheeky mid

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

4-3rd,3bk inr,flat tn,no pick-up

Ld,trld,3bk 2000,held up,honest inr

6th,4bk inr 1100,thru,tidy,tight

Up,led,trld 1600,waitd,no kick inr

Gate spd,ld 1750,kickd,held well

Prkd,1x1 1100,3bk 800,off,steady

Up,ld bid,prkd 1400,askd tn,fght

FOUR WISE WOMEN - raced in restricted room after 100m when runners either side shifted ground marginally, locking stays with both HOLLY HIGHLANDER, which had been dictated inwards, and IT'S SO EASY, which shifted ground sharply after locking stays, resulting in the mare breaking and losing considerable ground. After hearing from drivers P Davis (IT'S SO EASY) and T Williams (FOUR WISE WOMEN) and reviewing the films, Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one horse or driver.

Chkd,6th,1x1 2200,off tn,cut ldr bk

AMENDMENT - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.

Rear inr,off,wd cvr 600,blkd,brk up

AMENDMENT - held up early in the run home. Broke passing the 350m losing all chance.

6th,5bk inr,off,3wd,ld 500,run down

5th,3bk otr 1500,angld,tidy wdst

HARRIET'S MOMENT - over-raced middle stages. Raced greenly early in the run home and shifted outwards near the 150m forcing AMENDMENT wider on the track.

6-5th,to 1x1 1000,off,swooped by

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

AMENDMENT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainer's request.

4th,3-bk inr,off,ld 1350,kickd,held

3-4-5bk inr,off,3wd,askd,steady mid

SWITCH ON - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced early stages. Raced wide from the 700m.

Bk otr,angld trn,nice fin wider

SWITCH ON - trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver S Ottley reported she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

11th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,bttld solidly

SWITCH ON - raced wide from the 1100m. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Blew the start badly,out of action

SWITCH ON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Broke hopelessly early,out of play

SWITCH ON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Slw,11th inr,off,wd cvr,4w,wknd,brk

SWITCH ON - raced four wide for a distance passing the 1100m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule where it was established that SWITCH ON had been racing wider on the track near the 1100m and had not been forced outwards by DIAMOND HARBOUR which had improved to its inner. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Slw,rear inr,off,unable to quicken

SWITCH ON - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Brk badly start,tailed off,no hope

SWITCH ON - trainer M Jones was issued with a warning after presenting the gelding with the incorrect number. Broke at the start losing all chance.