NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

6bk otr,well bk tn,warmed up wd

3wd cvr,up,prkd 1100,flat tn,wilted

SWEET RAINE - raced wide early and middle stages.

3wd,3bk otr-prkd,ld 1000,kickd best

SWEET RAINE - raced wide early.

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

SWEET RAINE - held up rounding the final bend by a weakening runner.

Soon prkd,loomd tn,tried hard mid

Eased,5bk otr,3-4wd 700,battld

SWEET RAINE - raced wide from the 800m.

4-5bk inr,held up tn,imprvd in gaps

SWEET RAINE - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Lay outwards passing the 150m despite the efforts of driver L O'Reilly briefly crowding an outside runner.

3-4bk otr,held up,angled,useful

SWEET RAINE - over-raced middle stages.

4bk otr,wd cvr tn,held up,tidy wd

QUINN - over-raced early stages. Held up final bend.

Up,trld 1800,waitd,thru,short bid

QUINN - over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.

Eased,5bk otr,wd rear tn,steady

QUINN - paced roughly rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised she was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

7bk otr,3wd cvr 650,flew wd,nabbd

QUINN - raced wide from the 800m.

Trld,4bk inr 1300,off 400,solid mid

Soon 3pegs,out strgt,best in mid

QUINN - out of position at the start. Stewards spoke with driver M Holbrough regarding this who advised the gelding was over-racing in the score up so she elected to keep back to avoid making contact with the mobile barrier. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up final bend and early stages of the run home. Miss Holbrough reported the hopple shorteners failed to release despite her efforts due to the cord becoming entangled. Miss Holbrough was warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Bk otr,angld widest trn,big fin

QUINN - raced wide early.

Brk,rear inr,off,failed to spark up

MAJOR HAPPY - broke at the start in the re-run losing ground.

Trld out,3-bk 1000,fght solidly gap

Brk,5bk inr,off,held up,useful

MAJOR HAPPY - broke at the start losing ground.

4th inr,4-bk bell,held up,bold late

MAJOR HAPPY - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Held up early in the run home.

Lost ld dig,3-bk inr 2200,off,just

Eased,4-bk otr,left 1x1,off,too big

1x1-5bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,smart

Trld,3-bk 1700,held up,stout on inr

MAJOR HAPPY - held up early in the run home.

7th otr,4-bk,wd 450,chkd,stout fin

MAJOR HAPPY - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend losing ground.

7th otr,3-bk,wd bell,prkd,stuck on

Trld,3-bk 2150,off,bold late on inr

MAJOR TORQUE - trainer M Jones was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds which were fitted prior to the start. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Gt spd,trail,3bk,1 off run,ok

MAJOR TORQUE - the boring pole was removed prior to the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably.

3-4-5pegs,off,3w train,fair widest

MAJOR TORQUE - over-raced through the middle stages.

Chkd,5-bk otr,wd 450,no final kick

MAJOR TORQUE - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver G Thornley advised after being checked early she was obliged to improve wide from the rear of the field from the 600m with the effort taking its toll.

3bk otr,8th,4bk,off,bt slows wd

Found 1x1,off tn,steady,bested

4th,left prkd 1650,cvr 550,wd,stout

Up,prkd,ld,trld 1700,thru,almost

3wd,prkd 1800-tn,felt pinch str

MAJOR TORQUE - briefly paced roughly rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised he was not disappointed with the effort after racing in the parked position for the majority of the race.

8th,8-bk inr,off,wdst top,sound fin

THE BETTOR MAJOR - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1500m when THE BETTOR MAJOR raced wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that THE COALMAN had shifted wider prior to THE BETTOR MAJOR reaching its sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.

Blew the score-up,never a live hope

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Bk otr,thru mid trn,no room late

THE BETTOR MAJOR - raced wide early. Over-raced through the middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight.

4-5bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

THE BETTOR MAJOR - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

Rear inr,off,3-bk otr,4th top,stout

THE BETTOR MAJOR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

8th otr,wd 950,chall 700,ld,too big

THE BETTOR MAJOR - lay inwards near the 700m having to be straightened by driver J Morrison.

4-8bk otr,sent 3-4wd,postd,tired

THE BETTOR MAJOR - lay inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room near the 750m. Shifted inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room momentarily near the 600m. Driver J Morrison will be spoken to regarding the manner in which he drove in the coming days.

Brk badly start,pulld up after

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6L off start,never caught up

THE BETTOR MAJOR - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4bk inr,3bk otr 900,wdst tn,honest

THE BETTOR MAJOR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Found 1x1,off tn,chased hard mid

Connections advised Stewards on 30 September that J T BOE has had its hocks treated since last racing.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 400,4w,too gd

J T BOE - paced roughly in the run home.

7th otr,wd cvr,prkd 700,ld tn,stoic

Eased,4-bk inr,prkd 1450,chkd,tough

J T BOE - briefly hampered near the 200m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dickie stated that he was satisfied with the effort after having raced without cover from the 1400m.

6th otr,4-bk,wd 700,ld 150,too game

Brk,tacked on,4bk inr,off,blkd,late

J T BOE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Paced roughly at various stages throughout. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

1x1,3-bk 1300,wd cvr,chkd & brk top

J T BOE - over-raced middle stages. Checked by a breaking runner near the 200m losing ground.

Brk run-up,wd cvr rear top,no punch

TAKETHEPLUNGE - 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.

Rear,3wd cvr,prkd,ld 800,swampd

TAKETHEPLUNGE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Raced wide early.

Eased,wd rear 750,2nd top,fght well

Trld-3bk inr,held up,smart up inr

TAKETHEPLUNGE - over-raced middle stages. Briefly held up near the 100m.

4bk otr,3wd 550,solid bid mid

TAKETHEPLUNGE - over-raced middle stages.

8-7bk otr,thru mid tn,smart,tight

TAKETHEPLUNGE - held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages.

13th otr,wd cvr rear,chkd,wdst,huge

TAKETHEPLUNGE - raced wide from the 1300m. Hampered rounding the final bend.

Wd,pressed to ld 1900,swamped 100m

Slw,11th otr,wd 1300,ld 1000,kicked

HEAVEN'S MARK - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Dalgety. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Mr Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Wd cvr,led bell,fght on solidly

HEAVEN'S MARK - raced wide early.

6-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,useful wd

8th otr,1x1,wd 900,ld 750,too smart

HEAVEN'S MARK - driver J Morrison reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

1x1,left prkd 1100,ld 200,ran clear

Wd,up prkd thru'out,outfinished

3wd,up,ld 1950,kickd,held best

HEAVEN'S MARK - raced wide early.

Trld-4bk inr,off 500,tried hard wd

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,almost

Slw,12th otr,wd cvr 1300,prkd,stuck

MIKI'S COURAGE - out of position at the start. Driver R Harrison was issued a warning.

4-6bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,ld tn,hdd

Up,ld 2200,kickd,gritty,nabbd

MIKI'S COURAGE - briefly locked wheels with SHEPHERDS DELIGHT after 100m.

Trld,4-bk 1400,off top,solid,no gap

MIKI'S COURAGE - held up over the concluding stages. Driver J Dunn reported he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,tried hard mid

MIKI'S COURAGE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Raced wide early.

Wd,5bk otr,3wd cvr,warmd up wd

Mid,1x1 bell,ran on solidly

3bk otr,3wd,up,ld 1600,fght,nabbd

Wd,5th otr,3-bk,wd 500,2nd tn,stout

Brk,tacked on,wd cvr rear,wdr,tough

CAPTAIN KOBE - broke in the score up losing ground before settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Raced three then four wide from the 800m.

Nice trip otr,wd 400,chased stoutly

Prkd,into ld 1700,tckld 300,rallied

Eased,4-bk inr 1600,off 300,flew wd

Eased,6th otr,prkd 1650,fght gamely

6th inr,4-bk,held up rear,tidy mid

CAPTAIN KOBE - held up final turn.

Brk,tacked on,rear inr,off tn,solid

CAPTAIN KOBE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Held up rounding the final turn and early in the run home.

5th,prkd 1800,to tn,fght gamely

COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,8th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 550,bold fin

COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld 1600,joind tn,wilted

3bk otr,5bk 1100,well bk tn,pluggd

HUGO - lay inwards and briefly locked wheels with COMMANDER JOE passing the 300m.

5bk otr-1x1 1000,tried hard mid

Eased,4bk inr,held up tn,good,tight

COMMANDER JOE - held up rounding the final bend by a weakening runner. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,handy mid-wd

11th otr,4-bk,wd 800,4w,wd cvr,bold

3bk otr,up,ld,trld 1100,no kick inr

COMMANDER JOE - Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1600m after COMMANDER JOE briefly raced wider on the track when FIVE CROWNS shifted ground outwards. After speaking to driver M Williamson (COMMANDER JOE) and viewing the replays it was established driver B Orange (FIVE CROWNS) had commenced his outward movement prior to COMMANDER JOE reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.

3-4bk inr,waited,handy along inr

COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages.

Last of pack,peeld 500,wider,solid

4pegs,brk 600,made huge recovery

SHARE A DREAM - broke passing the 600m after racing keenly, losing ground.

Bk otr,3w train,nice work late

SHARE A DREAM - out of position at the start. Driver M Hurrell was issued with a warning.

Soon 3pegs,weavd,chargd wn clr

SHARE A DREAM - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver M Hurrell reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Bk otr,last,drag up,zippd late

SHARE A DREAM driver M Hurrell reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon 4pegs,angld off trn,chargd wd

SHARE A DREAM - paced roughly rounding the final bend and took a distance to balance up. Driver M Hurrell reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence.

3wd,6bk otr,8bk inr,off,distant

SHARE A DREAM - raced wide early. Paced roughly rounding the final bend when attempting to improve.

Soon 1x1,out trn,ran on ok

7th,to 1x1 1300,off,imprvd mid

Soon parkd,1x1 600,battled away

HACKSAW RIDGE - paced roughly passing the 300m when contacting the near side sulky wheel of FUSION REACTOR losing ground. Driver M Williamson was issued with a warning.

Gt spd,led,trail bell,best lane

Gt spd,led,trail,honest chase

FUSION REACTOR - driver W House reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Chkd & brk early,3-bk otr,sound mid

FUSION REACTOR - checked and broke first bend losing ground.

Eased,8th,1x1 1200,off,tidy effort

Up,prkd 1600,flat 500,battld mid

3wd,prkd,3bk otr,wd cvr,strong wd

4-5bk inr,off,4bk otr,tried hard wd

Eased,3bk otr,thru mid tn,pluggd

FUSION REACTOR - paced roughly rounding the final bend and in the run home. Driver J Dunn advised the gelding had hung inwards at various stages causing him difficulty. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Soon 3pegs,hld up,nice wn clear

A false start was declared at the first attempt when REMISSION broke in the score up checking second line runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver C Dalgety elected to remain in his allocated position for the restart.

Bk otr,3w,parkd,led in, fght hard

REMISSION - raced three wide from the 1800m until reaching the parked position passing the 1200m.

Gt spd,parkd,trail,3bk,no room str

REMISSION - held up final bend and throughout the run home making contact with the sulky wheel of BROOKIES PLAYER when over-racing. Driver S Hill reported he did not activate the removable deafeners as a consequence.

Bk otr,thru mid,ran on ok

REMISSION - held up leaving the final bend and then had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the run home.

Wd cvr,postd 3w bell,did well

REMISSION - lay inwards near the 1100m and briefly locked sulky wheels with MALLORY MAGUIRE. Raced three wide without cover throughout.

Wide,parkd,fought on gamely

REMISSION - raced wide early.

4pegs,off turn,big late fin

REMISSION - held up final bend. Driver S Hill reported that only one removable deafener had released.

Last,miles back.ran on fairly

Soon 4pegs,off 500,nice fin innr

REMISSION - over-raced early stages.