NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Brk score-up,nvr in touch after

KAWATIRI TREV - paced in the score up before breaking losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1200,trld 600,brk

KAWATIRI TREV - broke near the 500m losing considerable ground. Authorisation of 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Ld out,dictated terms,never tested

Steppd,ld thru'out,held on best

3rd inr,prkd,ld 1300,dictated,tough

Made ld,trld 200,thru to chall,brk

KAWATIRI TREV - broke near the 150m losing its chance.

4th,led 1750,trld 1300,did best str

ROBBIE K - trainer P Nairn advised the gelding would be racing without front shoes. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be driven out by driver P Nairn. Stewards questioned Mr Nairn regarding the tactics he adopted near the 1500m when electing to shift away from a trailing position to improve to the lead, and also the circumstances which enabled KAWATIRI TREV to improve to his inside leaving the final bend. Mr Nairn advised that after electing to restrain ROBBIE K in the early stages to trail KAWATIRI TREV, he had initially been satisfied to remain in that position, noting that ROBBIE K lacks speed and he had anticipated KAWATIRI TREV would maintain an even tempo when leading. However, near the 1500m KAWATIRI TREV commenced to race greenly which resulted in the pace easing, and he formed the view that it was in his gelding's best interests to shift outwards and improve to the lead in order to ensure a more genuine tempo. Mr Nairn further advised that ROBBIE K raced greenly rounding the final bend and hung outwards despite his efforts, as it had at its most recent trial, which enabled KAWATIRI TREV to obtain a run to its inside. After reviewing the available films from the most recent trial and today's race, and considering Mr Nairn's explanation, Stewards took the matter no further other than to place a warning on the racing record of ROBBIE K. Mr Nairn advised that gear changes will be made prior to the gelding racing again.

5th,3-4bk inr,3bk,held up,pluggd

5th,to prkd 900,askd,felt pinch str

3rd,3-4bk inr,3bk,held up,steady

5th,5bk inr 1300,flat tn,faded out

PREMIUM PLAYER - weakened final bend.

5th inr,5-bk,off,wd cvr,bttld away

Brk,detachd,never quite tackd on

PREMIUM PLAYER - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

3-4bk inr,prkd 1350,fght gamely

7th,1x1 1600,3bk otr,1x1 tn,smart

PREMIUM PLAYER - the 20 metre barrier strand made contact with the gelding as the start was effected with the strand clearing this runner shortly after.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,off,handy

PREMIUM PLAYER - held up early in the run home.

5th inr,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr top,useful

Prkd,ld,trld 1700,led valiant chase

Ld,trld 3-bk,1x1,prkd 600,stout gap

Trld,ld,trld 1600,thru,fght on gap

PETITE AMOUR - hampered entering the first bend.

Sped to ld,taken on,kicked,run down

Soon trld,off tn,unleashed,powerful

PETITE AMOUR - out of position at the start. Driver J Dunn was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

Prkd,ld 1500,hdd tn,fght,bestd

Slow,dist 8th,4bk inr,bt stragglers

Prkd,3bk otr 800,flat tn,no punch

MOSES - weakened leaving the final bend.

6th,1x1,prkd 1000,fght,felt pinch

8-9th,6bk inr 1200,5bk otr,bt slows

8th,4bk otr 1400,4th tn,smart wd

TU TANGATA - driver P Nairn was warned for the manner he drove near the 550m when improving between BROTHER LOVE and MOSES where insufficient room existed. Mr Nairn was also issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

9th,7bk inr,6bk otr,no kick wd-rear

MOSES - when questioned regarding the performance driver S O'Reilly advised she was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.

3-4bk inr,off rear 350,whackd away

MOSES - had to be steadied near the 1200m when awkwardly placed close to the sulky of NELLIE DOYLE when over-racing.

Soon led,trail bell,easy work

5th,to 1x1-3bk otr 800,off,handy

10th otr,4-bk bell,failed to run on

BOUNCE N BEYOND - raced wide for a distance passing the 1200m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn advised the gelding had raced lethargically from the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gun run mrks,brk 2nd 300m out,gone

BOUNCE N BEYOND - broke near the 300m losing its chance.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1850,held up,no spark

Trld,3-bk 1150,off,bold tight qtrs

BOUNCE N BEYOND - held up late in the run home.

5-4bk otr,sent 3wd 600,fght on well

BOUNCE N BEYOND - raced wide from the 700m.

5th,5bk inr,4-3bk otr,1x1 tn,solid

A false start was declared due to BOUNCE N BEYOND becoming fractious and shifting outwards hampering an outside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver J Dunn elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

6th,mid otr,3bk inr 600,good inr

BOUNCE N BEYOND - the boring pole broke near the 1800m. The gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition with co-trainers R & J Dunn deemed not to be at fault.

1x1-3bk,shot 3wd 550,ld tn,held on

6th,3bk otr,loomed wd tn,honest

4th,prkd 1200,ld 850,kickd,hdd 50

ONE OVER DA LINE - began awkwardly.

8th,prkd 1100,up,ld 350,kickd,held

AXEL ROSE - held up final bend and early in the run home. Shifted inwards late in the run home and came together with ONE OVER DA LINE. Driver M Williamson was reminded of his obligations to maintain a straight course in the run home.

3wd,up,ld 1800,kickd hard,nabbd

ONE OVER DA LINE - raced wide early.

13th,6bk inr,off,held up,smart wd

ONE OVER DA LINE - held up final bend and early in the run home.

Led,trld 2000,off 550,prkd,held on

ONE OVER DA LINE - driver J Dunn was issued a warning for using his whip with his foot removed from the sulky footrest in the early stages.

Up,led 2000,set terms,held well

Trld-3bk,prkd 1700,up,led tn,easy

Led,trld 1700,waited,fair on inr

Tackd on bell,parkd,foldd str

CONFESSIONAL - slow in the early stages. Weakened in the run home.

10th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 600,brk 250m

CONFESSIONAL - broke near the 250m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resumng.

Tacked on,wd 650,brk 4th 300m out

CONFESSIONAL - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

5th,4-bk inr,prkd,ld 1800,ran clear

Rear inr,off,4-bk otr,brk 8th 400m

CONFESSIONAL - raced greenly near the 2700m losing ground. Raced greenly again approaching the 400m and broke hampering a trailing runner. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Tacked on in rear,brk 1500m,p/up

CONFESSIONAL - broke near the 1500m losing all chance and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.