NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

3-5bk otr,angld,grew wings,brk

FATHER TIME - broke over the concluding stages.

Soon ld,trld 1200,fght 300,bestd

Gate spd,ld,trld,off tn,game chase

Eased,4-5bk otr,well bk tn & brk

FATHER TIME - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Broke near the 400m losing all chance. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days,

Up,held ld,trld 1200,thru,easy

3bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,smartest wd

Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,held up,fair

Up,ld 2000,3bk 1200,tiring 400

CORMORAN STRIKE - weakened near the 550m.

3-4bk otr,3bk 600,held up,smart

Brk,detachd,6bk inr,steady inr

CORMORAN STRIKE - broke at the start losing ground. Driver R Close advised the gelding cast a front shoe during the running.

Slow,6th,3bk otr,off,honest mid

CORMORAN STRIKE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

Rear,8th inr,off,wdst top,stout fin

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1100,sound inr

CORMORAN STRIKE - driver T Williams reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 1000m.

6th,5bk inr,off,tight,imprvd mid

Soon brk,detachd,well back after

CORMORAN STRIKE - broke at the start losing all chance.

3-4pegs,off trn,steady in mid

MAJESTIC LOVE - fractious prior to the start resulting in a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3rd,3pegs,off turn,tidy wn clear

Parkd,led 1600,joind,fght well

3pegs thrghout,battled away str

4th,mid turn,boxed on innr

5th,thru mid turn,ran on fairly

MAJESTIC LOVE - fractious prior to the start.

2nd,soon broke,detached

MAJESTIC LOVE - broke after 100m and attempted to buck on several occasions losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Mid,followd 1x1,flat 400,batld

Reard,deep pegs,bk otr,handy late

MAJESTIC LOVE - reared as the start was effected losing ground. Placed in restricted room near the 300m.

Mid-bk otr,drag up trn,nice fin

Ld,trld,ld 1700,hassld,hdd,brk,disq

NELLIE DOYLE - broke near the 150m hampering a trailing runner and continued on in a break across the finish line despite the efforts of driver B Orange. Stewards lodged a protest against 5th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the mare had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. Connections did not contest the protest and NELLIE DOYLE was disqualified by the Stewards. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Chkd,6th,5th gap 1800,1x1 1500,brk

NELLIE DOYLE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Broke near the 900m losing all chance. Driver S Ottley advised the mare had trotted roughly throughout.

4th,prkd,lost ld dig,ld 1300,nailed

Ld,trld,ld 2000,fght,held on best

Ld,trld 2200,off tn & brk,2nd wind

NELLIE DOYLE - shifted outwards leaving the final bend and struck the sulky wheel of MM SUNSHINE near the 300m which punctured and broke crowding an outside runner and losing ground. Driver B Orange admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Ld,trld 1900,took lane,gritty inr

NELLIE DOYLE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Soon trld,waitd,off tn,unwound best

NELLIE DOYLE - driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Up,led 2000,set terms,comfortable

NELLIE DOYLE - driver B Orange reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,14th,7bk inr,held up,bt slows

KAWHI - broke at the start losing ground.

Soon prkd,no cvr,fght,bravest late

4-3bk otr,up,ld 1200,held them off

KAWHI - over-raced early stages.

Up,ld 2300,fght,hdd 150,fght on

6L off start,6bk otr,3-4wd,sound

KAWHI - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced three wide from the 800m before being forced to race four wide from the 700m.

Trld-3bk inr,up,ld 1200,too smart

Brk,distancd,passd errant 1s late

KAWHI - broke at the start losing all chance.

Led,held ld,slippd clr 400,held on

KAWHI - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D Keast advised the gelding had trained on well since its first start for the stable on Friday and the horse had benefited from a drop in class and gear changes of adding blinds and taking off the removable deafeners.

1x1-3bk otr,shuffld 4bk,off,battld

3wd,prkd,1x1,brf 3bk tn,short kick

KAWHI - raced wide early.

6th,6-bk inr,1x1,3-bk,wd top,strong

Eased,6bk otr-inr,slashing in gaps

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - Stewards questioned driver L Whittaker regarding the tactics he adopted passing the 700m when electing to shift inwards and race on the marker line. Mr Whittaker explained that the horse had recently returned from a spell and due to the race being run at a slow tempo in the middle stages he felt if he had improved wide on the track he would be forced to race very wide on the final bend. Mr Whittaker added that the horse had been hanging outwards causing him some difficulty and felt his best option was to shift inwards and save ground. After considering his explanation Stewards were satisfied his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further. Mr Whittaker 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 and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Whittaker's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 2 April 2025 (4 days).

Brk start,never cght up after

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - broke at the start losing all chance.

3wd cvr,up,prkd 900,tiring tn

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - raced wide early and middle stages. Shifted inwards placing BOUNCE N BEYOND in restricted room near the 1400m. Driver L Whittaker was issued a warning. Weakened final bend.

Up,ld 1800,set terms,fght,nabbd

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - driver L Whittaker 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 suspended Mr Whittaker's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 23 November 2024 (3 days).

Up,prkd,1x1 1200,4th tn,1-paced

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - connections advised on 4 November the gelding has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing.

6th,3bk otr,1x1 600,up,strong,cght

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Led,trld 1150,off,kept giving mid

Soon 3bk otr,angld out,tidy mid

1x1-4bk otr,angld,tried hard wd

8th,4-3bk otr,thru tn,handy inr

Brk,5bk otr,up,3wd,postd,battled

ROYDON MUSCLE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide without cover from the 800m.

Slow,3rd,up,ld 1800,trld 1100,fair

ROYDON MUSCLE - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again briefly near the 2300m.

Up,ld 2300,kickd tn,kept trucking

1x1,3bk otr 900,angld wd tn,tidy

4th,4bk inr,drifting bk by 400

ROYDON MUSCLE - weakened from the 400m.

4th,5-4bk inr,whacked away inr

ROYDON MUSCLE - over-raced middle stages.

20L off start,distant,bt stragglers

TU TANGATA - slow to leave the pre-race formation at the restart and was back from the unruly position at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6th,1x1 1700,off,strong thru mid

Rough,7th,4bk inr,inr tn,sound

TU TANGATA - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 150m.

Brk erly,9th otr,wd cvr,posted,fght

TU TANGATA - raced wide from the 1000m. Driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Nairn's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 14 March 2025 (2 days).

Slow,trld-3bk inr,4bk,whackd away

Soon 3bk inr,brk 900,battld after

TU TANGATA - lay inwards and broke near the 900m after striking track markers hampering a trailing runner and continued on in a break despite the efforts of driver P Nairn losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

7-8th,3bk otr,3wd,1x1,off,sound

4-5th,4bk inr,off,imprvd,held up

TU TANGATA - held up throughout the run home.

5-3bk otr,chkd 600,got going mid

Rear,6bk inr,off 400,brk tn-line

TU TANGATA - broke near the 400m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Eased,6bk inr,chkd/brk,detachd

FRANCO JOSIAH - checked by a breaking runner and broke near the 750m losing all chance.

Soon ld,got terms,kicked,not tested

FRANCO JOSIAH - lay inwards near the 1000m striking track markers.

3rd inr,brk 2250,4-bk inr,off,stout

FRANCO JOSIAH - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Led,trail 2000,fading by turn

FRANCO JOSIAH - lay inwards rounding the final bend contacting a track marker.

Out fast,led,trail,steady bid

FRANCO JOSIAH - trainer B Waldron was warned for presenting the gelding with the incorrect saddle cloth.

Gate spd,ld 1450,trld 700,gone 350

Led-3bk inr,4bk 1000,off 350,gd inr

FRANCO JOSIAH - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

3bk inr,waited tn,thru,brk tn

TI AMO BELLE - broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.

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

TI AMO BELLE - held up early in the run home.

Slow,11th,7bk otr,brk 450,gone

TI AMO BELLE - broke passing the 450m losing all chance.

4th,1x1 700,loomd,strong bid

5th,1x1 950,2nd tn,fght well

Up,ld 1500,set terms,nvr in doubt

5th,up,ld 1100,joind,fght,cght 50

5th,5-bk inr,prkd,cvr 1600,wd,slick

Strght to ld,set terms,hdd 200,fdd

Brk start,detachd,never cght up

HELLOVEAMOMENT - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk start,never a hope after

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

Brk badly start,no hope after

HELLOVEAMOMENT - broke at the start losing all chance.

Gate spd,prkd,1x1,held up,honest

3rd,soon led,controlled,easy work

6th,3bk otr 1300,off,steady wd

7th,1x1-4bk otr,wd cvr,huge wd,just

8-7th,5bk inr,whackd away inr

1x1-3bk otr,angld,strong bid mid

Last,weavd 400,big late finish

HIDDEN TALENT - when questioned regarding the tactics he adopted on the favoured runner trainer/driver N Williamson advised that coming off the 30m handicap he was reluctant to push the mare early and felt the better option was to save for one run however found he was always chasing on a strong pace, adding he was not disappointed with the effort.

6th,5pegs,last trn,went bang wn clr

HIDDEN TALENT - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. Stewards spoke with Mr Williamson regarding the mare shifting ground in the run home and not maintaining a straight line. Mr Williamson explained that at this mare's previous start when finishing wide on the track she had shied at the crowd when obtaining the lead therefore today he elected to shift down the track when well clear of other runners to avoid a repeat of the previous start. Stewards noted Mr Williamson's comments.

Bk otr,4pegs 1200,off trn,woosh

5th,1x2,1x2 700,chkd trn,chargd wid

HIDDEN TALENT - the boring pole was removed prior to the start due to the mare warming up unfavourably. Driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

5th,1x1 bell,out trn,only steady

Trail,3bk,broke 1000,out

HIDDEN TALENT - broke near the 1100m losing considerable ground. Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. Driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence. Authorisation of 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Broke start,always detached

HIDDEN TALENT - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Brk badly start,forlorn chase

HIDDEN TALENT - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer N Williamson.

6th,1x1,prkd 1900,fading by 600

EUROKASH - weakened near the 600m. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

9th,5bk otr,7th 600,steady wd

EUROKASH - trotted roughly in the early stages.

Soon mid,led bell,folded up strgt

EUROKASH - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised the gelding may not have backed up from its first day run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3rd,led bell,away 400,boltd in

Soon 3bk inr,battling 400,pluggd

5th,last 1000,angld widest,tidy fin

9th,4-5bk otr,wdst tn,tried hard wd

9th,4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,fght well

8th,3bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,askd,tired

7th,flashd up,ld 1400,run down

Prkd,ld 1900,kickd 400,too classy

EUROSTYLE - over-raced middle stages when leading.

12th otr,wd cvr 1100,pshd wdr,faded

EUROSTYLE - raced wide from the 1400m and then raced four wide leaving the 1000m for a distance.

Brk early 9th,tailed off,out of it

EUROSTYLE - Co-Trainers D & A Jones were warned for being late to notify the mare would be racing without the notified blinds. Broke racing into the first turn losing all chance. When questioned Driver B Butt advised that the mare, which was having its first race right handed, had failed to handle the first turn and had difficulty negotiating further turns when trailing the field.

8-6bk otr,hookd wd,handy wdst

EUROSTYLE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Eased,6bk otr,4bk inr then brk 800

EUROSTYLE - trotted roughly rounding the first bend. Broke near the 800m losing all chance.

Mid,3w,parkd bell,led in,too big

EUROSTYLE - connections advised the mare has been treated for a virus since last racing. Driver K Butt reported she did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

7th,3bk otr,3wd 700,faded badly wd

EUROSTYLE - raced wide from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,led,nabbd

Brk,6th,detachd,beaten by 600

MIGHTY LOGAN - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly through the early and middle stages losing further ground. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than a loose near hind shoe.

Soon trld,asked tn,felt pinch inr

MIGHTY LOGAN - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking several track markers. Weakened final bend.

Trld-3bk inr 2400,off,chased hard

8th,3bk otr,up,prkd,fght hard mid

9th,5-6bk otr,5bk inr,held up,good

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Had to be steadied near the 900m when shifting ground simultaneously to MIGHTY LOGAN shifting inwards.

5th,1x1,ld 1400,kickd tn,too good

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