NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

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

Wd,up prkd,lost ld dig,beaten 400m

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the mare had been unsuited to racing in the parked position. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Prkd,into ld 1300,dictated,run down

6th otr,left prkd 1400,3rd top,game

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - trotted roughly in the run home.

Last,thru mid 500,batld

Mid,parkd bell,flat turn,folded

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation.

1x1,brk brfly 1900,follwd 1x1,tidy

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - trainer R Todd was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing ground.

Slow,rear otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,sound

7th otr,3-bk 1800,wd cvr 350,strong

4th inr,4-bk 1500,failed to quicken

3-4-5bk inr,waited tn,offerd little

Up,prkd 1800,fght hard tn,hdd 150

10th otr,4-bk bell,5w top,stout fin

Chkd,into 1x1 early,wd 500,no punch

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Soon brk,detachd,never cght up

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - broke at the start losing all chance.

Soon led,trail,3bk,off trn,batld

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - held up early in the run home.

4th,6-bk inr,1x1 1800,wd top,too gd

Brk 2500,,4bk otr,rough/gone 800

MILLIE LET LOOSE - broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 900m.

Mid,brfly parkd,1x1,only batld

Soon 3pegs,off str,weavd,tidy fin

Trld-3bk inr,off 350,held up,plain

4bk otr,5bk 850,wd rear,very plain

Trail,3-4pegs,off 600,loomd,brk 200

MILLIE LET LOOSE - broke near the 150m losing all chance.

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,powerful

ARADNE - lay inwards late in the run home crowding an inside runner.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,strong bid

Ld out,4-bk 1400,off 350,plggd away

Trld out,4-bk 1300,1x1 850,wd,plggd

7th inr,4bk,held up,off,belated mid

ARADNE - the rein pole was removed prior to the start after warming up unfavourably. Held up early in the run home.

Gun run mrks,flat 3rd gap tn,wknd

Wd,prkd,4-bk inr 1800,off,no pickup

ARADNE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Prkd,ld,trld 1950,thru,fght stoutly

ARADNE - contacted track markers near the 250m when in restricted room.

Trld,3-bk 1850,prkd 400,outfinished

Into trail,3-bk 1700,bttld solidly

Trld,3bk inr 1900,waitd,good,tight

Wd,made ld,trld 1400,off,outfinishd

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,off,chased boldly

1x1,left prkd 1500,stuck on bravely

8th otr,5-bk,wdst top,powerful fin

Brk,wd cvr rear top,ran home nicely

WAIHEMO HANNAH - began awkwardly.

1x1,to prkd 800,led tn,held on best

WAIHEMO HANNAH - trotted roughly early stages.

Up,thru,1x1 1600,chased hard mid

There was a delay to the start after driver J Dunn (WAIHEMO HANNAH) became unwell in the preliminary and was replaced by T Williams.

4th inr,4-bk,off,wd 550,ld tn,tough

Wd cvr 11th,chkd/brk 900m,bt slows

WAIHEMO HANNAH - raced wide early and middle stages. Broke near the 900m after being hampered by a breaking runner losing ground. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

3rd,4bk inr 1900,off,held up,sound

4bk inr,held up,angld,smart wdst

10th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 450,slick late

5th inr,5-bk,3-bk top,off,stout mid

Eased,10th otr,wd cvr 400,stout fin

13th,6-bk otr,chkd,failed to run on

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - when questioned regarding the performance, driver S Tomlinson advised Stewards that the mare had trotted roughly during the score-up and through the early stages of the race. Miss Tomlinson further explained that the mare was unable to make ground over the final 400m and expressed disappointment with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Brk,detachd,never in touch after

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - broke at the start losing all chance.

6th,6-bk inr,off,1x1 400,stout fin

Up,brk 2500,13th,6bk inr,pluggd

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - broke after 100m losing ground.

Up,prkd,1x1 1200,off,sound mid

4th,1x1 1500,up,tried hard wd

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.

5th inr,prkd,cvr 1000,off,bold (dq)

HARRIET'S MOMENT - fractious prior to the start causing driver R May difficulty. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Mr May was issued a warning for half carting for a distance passing the 1600m. Lay inwards throughout the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 859(2) alleging the mare had started from the incorrect barrier position and in doing so gained an advantage. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr May the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and HARRIET'S MOMENT was disqualified.

Slw,11th gap,5-bk otr,wd cvr,useful

3-4pegs,off turn,ran on late

HARRIET'S MOMENT - hampered by a weakening runner final bend then lay out early in the run home. Driver P Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence.

Brk,10th otr,4bk,wd cvr,wdr,up post

MADAM PATSY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m. Came together with HARRIET'S MOMENT late in the run home when both runners shifted ground.

Slow,always detached from pack

HARRIET'S MOMENT - hampered shortly after the start losing ground then trotted roughly for a distance losing all chance.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1850,reeled in 250m

BONNIE BAGRIE - raced wide early.

Soon brk,detachd,nvr cght up

BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start losing all chance.

Wd,made ld 1550,dictated,too tough

Thru,up,ld 1600,fght,cght 100,fght

Connections advised Stewards that BONNIE BAGRIE has had its hocks treated and been treated for a virus since last racing.

8th otr,3-bk bell,wd 425m,sound gap

Rear of bunch,held up,off,sound gap

Brk wildly,long way back after

BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start after crowding an outside runner losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk start,distant,brk 1600,no hope

BONNIE BAGRIE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again near the 1600m losing all chance.

Brk,dist 12th,big imprv from rear

BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

Up,ld-3bk inr,chkd 600,battld

IT'S SO EASY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

5th,rough 2400,6th,5-4bk inr,tired

IT'S SO EASY - switched to a pace after 100m losing ground. Weakened final bend.

3-4bk inr,held up,off,smart wdst

Wd,prkd,cvr 900,wd top,ld 200,tough

IT'S SO EASY - driver P Davis advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Eased,5-6bk inr,5bk tn,bt slows

7th,brk,brk,7bk inr,detachd 700

IT'S SO EASY - broke racing into the first bend hampering trailing runners losing ground. Broke again passing the 2100m losing ground. A warning was placed on the mares racing record. Weakened from the 700m.

Gate spd,trld,3bk tn,held up,steady

IT'S SO EASY - held up by a weakening runner final bend and lay inwards striking track markers.

Up,prkd-4bk otr,3wd cvr rear,plain

IT'S SO EASY - trotted roughly for a distance after 200m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.

3bk otr,up,1x1,2nd 300,chased hard

IT'S SO EASY - driver P Davis was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Brk,detached,never cght up

FOUR WISE WOMEN - broke at the start losing all chance.

Slow,3bk otr,1x1,3wd tn,plain

FOUR WISE WOMEN - began awkwardly.

6-5th,prkd,1x1 750,off,1-paced

4-5bk inr,off mid 500,held up,good

FOUR WISE WOMEN - held up until late in the run home.

Ld bid,prkd-3bk otr,tiring by tn

Soon prkd,3bk otr 800,off,sound

Up,ld,trld 1900,thru,honest inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for striking the final track marker prior to the passing lane.

3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,smart in mid

Wd,eased,6-bk otr,wd 650,bttld well

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - raced wide early. Raced wide from the 700m.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1500,hdd 150m out

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - trainer K Fairbairn was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without a number.

Trld,3-bk 1200,held up,sound on inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - held up early in the run home.

5th otr,1x1,wd top,ran home soundly

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - lay inwards early in the run home briefly crowding an inside runner.

7th otr,5-bk 1300,wd cvr top,useful

Brk,wd,up prkd 1150,couldn't stick

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early and middle stages.

Manners to dictate,mastered 50m out

A false start was declared when HOLLY HIGHLANDER was fractious and breached the front line barrier strand despite the efforts of driver S Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Mr Thornley elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

6-5bk otr,3wd cvr 500,no threat

Brk 2400,5-6bk inr,lost touch 600

TI AMO BELLE - broke after 150m losing ground. Weakened near the 600m.

Slow,9th,5bk inr,waitd,steady inr

9th,5bk inr,held up,steady mid

TI AMO BELLE - held up final bend. Driver W House's foot made contact with the hind leg of the mare early in the run home after activating the removable deafeners. After viewing the replays and speaking with Mr House, it was established that his right foot became entangled in the removable deafeners cord when attempting to activate them and when returning his foot to the sulky footrest, it had slipped and made accidental contact with the mare's hind leg. After considering all the evidence, Stewards determined no further action was warranted.

Slow,6bk inr,flat,whackd away inr

TI AMO BELLE - weakened final bend.

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.

Brk 2400,5bk inr,cheeky up inr

VERTIGO - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Trld-4bk inr,off,trld 450,did best

Gate spd,trld-4bk inr,off,1-paced

1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,solid wd

Led,trld 2300,off tn,solid mid

Up,ld-3bk inr,off tn,held up,imprvd

VERTIGO - held up early in the run home.

Ld,trld 2200,urgd 350,felt pinch

VERTIGO - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

4bk otr,3wd cvr,5wd tn,classy wd

3rd pegs,3-bk,off 600,strong fin wd

AROHA KENNY - lay inwards near the 120m becoming awkwardly placed and contacted the wheel of VERTIGO which was shifting ground outwards at this point. Notwithstanding this driver L McCormick (VERTIGO) was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.