NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Up,led,trld 1200,thru,did best inr

RUBIRA - struck and raced inside one track marker rounding the final bend. Driver M Purdon was issued a warning.

10th,6bk otr,wdst rear tn,massive

Gate spd,trld,ld 1200,fght,hdd 100

Fired to ld,got terms,too tenacious

RUBIRA - shifted down into the passing lane inside the 1200m before being corrected back out by Driver M Purdon with trailing runners losing some semblance of order briefly.

5th,3bk otr-1x1,off,strong mid

BETTORS ANVIL - driver T Williams advised a sulky tyre deflated late in the run home which was confirmed to be after racing over a shoe on the track.

4-3bk otr,3wd tn,swoopd,classy

BETTORS ANVIL - lay outwards in the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,askd,honest

1x1,up,prkd,ld 900,kickd away,easy

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd 550,wdr,stout

Found ld,dictated terms,gunned dwn

ROY KENT - paced roughly near the 300m when becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of BETTORS ANVIL after Driver T Herlihy activated the removable deafeners.

Wd,pressed to ld 1100,tckld,staunch

BETTORS ANVIL - raced wide early. Raced greenly and shifted outwards near the 1050m having to be straightened by Driver T Williams hampering trailing runners. Again raced greenly and shifted outwards in the run home despite the efforts of the driver.

Pshd thru to ld,3-bk 1200,stout fin

Wd,3-bk otr,wd 400,4w top,stout fin

BETTORS ANVIL - lay inwards in the run home.

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,tight,sound inr

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,waitd,fair

IRISH DREAM - lay inwards rounding the final bend striking a track marker. Held up in the run home before pacing roughly when in restricted room inside the final 50m with the horse striking track markers. Driver C DeFilippi advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Mr DeFilippi defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly by anticipating a run to the inside of BAR LOUIE resulting in his horse racing over track markers late in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr DeFilippi the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr DeFilippi's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 7 September up to and including 14 September 2025 (2 days).

Wd cvr,pressed to ld 1400,too tough

NEXT LEVEL - over-raced when placed in restricted room shortly after the start when simultaneously shifting ground with an inside runner, hampering the trailing BAR LOUIE.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,too easy

BAR LOUIE - driver T Williams advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

8th otr,3-bk,wd 900,ld 700,ran away

Wd,6th inr,1x1,prkd,ld bell,ran clr

BAR LOUIE - tangled away. Driver T Williams advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk early wd,tailed off,not a hope

BAR LOUIE - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Prkd,up,ld 1200,askd,fght,nabbd

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed.

5th,soon prkd,simply powerful

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed.

3wd,prkd 1250,never gave up,brave

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - raced wide early and middle stages.

3bk otr,up,prkd 800,fght bravely

Lost ld dig,left prkd,flat 300,wknd

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed. Commenced to weaken near the 300m placing an inside runner in restricted room. When questioned regarding the performance, Driver J Dunn advised that after unsuccessfully contesting the early lead and being forced to race outside the leader for the remainder of the event, the effort had taken its toll over the concluding stages.

Prkd,3-bk inr,prkd bell,ld top,game

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed.

1x1,3-bk 1230,wd 600,sustained bid

GOT THE CHOCOLATES - raced wide from the 600m.

7th otr,wd 1450,ld 1200,gunned down

Gun run mrks,thru lane,strong claim

Into trail 1450,thru lane,too slick

KEVIN KLINE - broke near the 1450m when racing to the inside of GREASED LIGHTNIN hampering trailing runners losing ground.

Eased,rear inr,off,1x1,did best inr

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,bttld away

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 425,ld,too gd

Fired to ld,trld 1100,strong on inr

GREASED LIGHTNIN - hampered near the 1050m.

Left prkd the majority,oufinished

Eased,6th inr,off,wd cvr,4w,kept on

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,strong on inr

GREASED LIGHTNIN - paced roughly passing the winning post on the first occasion.

3-4wd,3wd cvr,up,prkd 800,tired tn

MIDNIGHT MIKI - raced wide early and middle stages until reaching the parked position at the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed with the run despite racing wide for a distance.

Soon 3bk otr,up tn,chased hard

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,pounced,held

3-bk mrks,held up,off 300,late inr

Wd cvr mid,up prkd 1200,bttld well

MIDNIGHT MIKI - raced wide early.

Eased,11th inr,off,pshd 4w,fght gap

LINCOLN LOU - Driver A Poutama was questioned in relation to the manner in which he shifted ground near the 1100m when moving MIDNIGHT MIKI wider. Mr Poutama advised that his colt had overreacted when shifting out faster than anticipated which resulted in MIDNIGHT MIKI becoming unbalanced for several strides. Stewards took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.

6th otr,1x1 1600,off,sound effort

Eased,4bk otr,up,prkd 900,fght hard

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,held up,imprvd

IRISH DREAM - hung inwards and raced greenly first bend. Held up early in the run home.

3-4bk inr,held up,imprvd,chkd 50

IRISH DREAM - lay inwards rounding the final bend striking a track marker. Held up in the run home before pacing roughly when in restricted room inside the final 50m with the horse striking track markers. Driver C DeFilippi advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Mr DeFilippi defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly by anticipating a run to the inside of BAR LOUIE resulting in his horse racing over track markers late in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr DeFilippi the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr DeFilippi's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 7 September up to and including 14 September 2025 (2 days).

Trld-4bk inr 1100,askd,dashd inr

IRISH DREAM - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards on occasions throughout. Struck a track marker when laying in rounding the final bend.

3bk inr,4bk 1100,off rear tn,ok wd

IRISH DREAM - lay inwards final bend and early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver C DeFilippi advised he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Slw,9th otr,wd 700,wd cvr,5w,lethal

IRISH DREAM - fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly shortly after the start losing ground.

Gate spd,ld,3bk 1200,flat tn,wiltd

IRISH DREAM - hung inwards and contacted a track marker rounding the final bend.

Up,1x1,prkd 1200,fght,brave,bestd

Thru,up,ld 1500,set terms,held well

MARKETPLACE - raced wide early.

Burnd to ld 1500,set terms,too good

Won early ld duel,dictated,ran away

Wd,eased,rear inr,off,wd 450,denied

MARKETPLACE - when questioned regarding his tactics Driver C Ferguson advised that after having gone forward early he had been left without cover after GOT THE CHOCOLATES shifted to the marker line rounding the first turn so elected to restrain to the rear after the early effort. Mr Ferguson further stated that he then felt that his best option was to remain at the rear as he considered that the lead, which was being held by BETTORS ANVIL, would not have been available and that racing without cover on a wet track may have been to his detriment. He then added that he had followed THE JOLLY ROGER when that runner commenced to improve without cover from the 1200m before then shifting three wide to improve from the 500m but MARKETPLACE had felt rocky when not handling the final turn as well as he would have liked and believed that the gelding may still have won but for this. After considering the matter Mr Ferguson's comments were duly noted.

Wd,made ld,trld 1200,thru,clinical

MARKETPLACE - raced wide early.

7th otr,wd cvr rear 400,belated wdr

Last,angld trn,big fin wide

ALWAYS DREAMING - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards near the 150m having to be corrected by driver N Williamson.

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,held up,sound

ALWAYS DREAMING - pre-race warmed.

Last,mid,parkd,ran away in strgt

ALWAYS DREAMING - pre-race warmed.

Last,3w,parkd bell,up,too big

ALWAYS DREAMING - pre-race warmed.

Trld,3bk inr 1200,off tn,smart mid

ALWAYS DREAMING - lay inwards near the 150m having to be straightened.

Wd,pressed to ld 1350,trld 700,fght

ALWAYS DREAMING - driver N Williamson 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 repays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

Last,deep pegs,angld off,plain wd

ALWAYS DREAMING - the clip on the near side number broke during the running. When questioned regarding the performance, trainer/driver N Williamson advised that it was his intention to go forward however, the gelding felt lethargic upon release, so he elected to restrain. He added that the race was not run to suit thereafter, further stating that he was not overly disappointed with the effort.

Soon trail,ask turn,fght on