NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Mid otr,up 600,honest chase

Led,trail 2000,solid chase

KRACKALING - driver H Douglas reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Broke start,detached

KRACKALING - broke at the start losing all chance.

Soon 4pegs,inside runs,tidy fin

Brk brfly,bk otr,flat turn,folded

KRACKALING - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

Soon led,joind,fght on solidly

Led,kickd up,trail bell,batld lane

KRACKALING - over-raced when leading near the 2000m.

9th,5bk otr,3wd 600,no extra str

8th,5-bk otr 2000,wdst top,bold fin

KOKO KABOOM - pre-raced warmed. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Mid-bk otr,battled away rear

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Broke rounding the first bend losing ground.

Slow,12-11th,6bk inr,off,honest wd

KOKO KABOOM - raced wide from the 900m.

Slow,5th,prkd 1100,fght,bested

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly in the early stages. Driver W House was issued a warning when allowing his runner to start wider on the track than his allocated barrier position. In assessing this, Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not gained any advantage.

Slow,7th,1x1,3rd 600,off,solid

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed.

Mid,3w,parkd 800,led in,fght

Last,mid otr,nice fin widr

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Wd,6th,6-bk inr,1x1,3-bk,plggd away

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards and trotted roughly in the run home.

Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope

KOKO KABOOM - broke approaching the first turn losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Brk early,4th gap,1x1,3rd,wd,stout

KOKO KABOOM - broke entering the first turn losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

8th,4bk otr,angld,slashing bid wd

Wd,prkd,into ld 1500,held on gamely

Chkd,9th,wd cvr,prkd 850,brk in 4th

ROYAL ROCK - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Broke again near the 150m losing its chance.

Prkd,3-bk inr 2000,thru,strong mrks

ROYAL ROCK - trainer J Morrison was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with a whip.

Wd,5-bk otr,9th top,plggd past slws

ROYAL ROCK - raced wide early.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,duly obliged

3rd inr,3-bk bell,off 400,stout fin

3-2nd,3bk inr 1700,off tn,good inr

ROYAL DIEDRE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

3bk inr,waited,whacked away inr

Wd,10th otr,4-bk 1500,never ran on

ROYAL DIEDRE - raced wide early.

Brk,10th,off,5bk otr,gone by 600

ROYAL DIEDRE - broke at the start hampering EL CONQUEROR before locking wheels with that runner losing ground. Weakened from the 700m.

Up,ld,trld 1300,thru,1-paced inr

5-6th,5bk inr 1100,no threat inr

Prkd,3bk otr,3wd rear 450,battld

9-8th,off,4bk otr,3wd 400,battld

ROYAL DIEDRE - hampered by breaking runners at the start.

3rd,prkd,ld 1300,dictated,held well

Parkd thrghout,led in,big

6th otr,1x1 bell,lacked dash in mid

8th otr,1x1,3-bk,off,no final punch

HOOF IT HAGRID - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner.

3rd inr,3-bk,held up,whacked away

HOOF IT HAGRID - trainer T Bagrie was issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify HOOF IT HAGRID would be racing without the notified sliding blinds. Fractious prior to the start. Driver S Hill was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for striking a track marker near the 300m. Mr Hill reported he dropped his foot from the sulky footrest early in the run home after his seat had slipped.

4pegs,nice when clear up innr

Blew to bits early,never a prospect

MAJESDIX - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Brk run-up,tailed off,bt stragglers

MAJESDIX - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened in the run home.

Soon ld,trld 1500,thru,fght on mrks

Strght to ld,set terms,fght,nabbd

Soon led,trail 1600,tidy chase

Botched the start badly,pulled up

MAJESDIX - broke at the start losing all chance.

6th,4-bk inr,5-bk 1300,brk 450m out

MAJESDIX - over-raced middle stages. Broke passing the 500m losing all chance.

Soon trld,off tn,short bid in mid

4th,to prkd 850,fading from 400

MISS MELANIE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend.

Prkd,ld,trld 1500,thru,ld,just held

Ld out,dictated,kicked 500,too easy

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,chased well

MISS MELANIE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.

Soon 3bk inr,rough & fading by tn

MISS MELANIE - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers. Weakened final bend.

Brk,dist 13th,6bk inr-otr,battld

MISS MELANIE - broke at the start losing ground.

Brk on dispatch,distant after

MISS MELANIE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Trainer A Faulks advised he would give consideration to sending the filly for a spell.

5th,3bk inr 1000,detachd 700,flat

5th,3bk inr,off tn,one-paced mid

MISS MELANIE - driver A Faulks was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Brk start,last,followd 1x1,flew wid

MASSIVE MERC - trainer C Ferguson was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the gelding without the notified blinds. Broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 1st placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Mid,3w,led bell,easd away

MASSIVE MERC - driver C Ferguson reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Eased,3-4bk inr,flat inr tn,battld

A false start was declared when PEAKNMONKEY broke in the score up and locked wheels with MASSIVE MERC which broke. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver R Close elected to move to the unruly position for the restart where PEAKNMONKEY will remain for future mobile starts.

Gate spd,ld,hdd 400,battld str

Broke start,detached

MASSIVE MERC - stood on the mark and broke as the start was effected losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Broke start,detached

MASSIVE MERC - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Weakened in the run home.

Trail,parkd,1x1 bell,fght on

Brk run-up,8th inr,off,sound in gap

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver J MacDonald advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners in the run home due to the cord becoming entangled. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. Mr MacDonald was shown a replay and reminded of his obligations when attempting to activate gear in the run home with his foot close to the horse's hind leg.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,chal,thwarted

7th,3bk otr,1x1,3bk,askd,honest inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - shifted inwards near the 450m placing AMENDMENT in restricted room with the sulky wheel being contacted. After taking initial evidence from driver B Butt (AMENDMENT), Stewards adjourned the enquiry due to driver O Thornley having left the course.

Brk,left 1st,5-bk 1400,off,late dig

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - reared as the barriers were released losing ground.

Led-4bk inr,5bk 1400,sound inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - tangled away.

4-6bk inr,held up 4bk,cheeky mid

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

4-3rd,3bk inr,flat tn,no pick-up

Ld,trld,3bk 2000,held up,honest inr

6th,4bk inr 1100,thru,tidy,tight

Up,led,trld 1600,waitd,no kick inr

Trld & brk 2150,7th,1x1,gone 500

WHAT THE BELL - broke racing into the first bend striking track markers hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Forced to race wide from the 600m. Trotted roughly final bend when weakening.

3wd,ld 2000,trld,brk,prkd,brk,plain

WHAT THE BELL - raced wide early. Broke near the 1300m losing ground. Trotted roughly near the 650m before breaking and losing all chance.

6th inr,4-bk 2000,off,blkd,late mid

WHAT THE BELL - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1700m. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until inside the final 100m.

Nice trip otr,2nd top,ld 250,brk up

WHAT THE BELL - broke near the 100m and settled shortly after. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the run home.

Brk dispatch,7bk inr,battld inr

WHAT THE BELL - pre-race warmed. Connections advised the front shoes would be removed prior to the start. Broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on barrier record of the gelding.

7th,1x1-3bk otr,off,1-paced mid

WHAT THE BELL - trotted roughly through the middle stages. Again trotted roughly in the run home before breaking over the concluding stages.

5-4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,crpt closr wd

WHAT THE BELL - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3rd,3-4bk inr,held up,flew inr,brk

WHAT THE BELL - trotted roughly before breaking inside the final 50m and failed to settle. Stewards lodged a protest against 2nd placing being awarded under Rule 870(2)(c) alleging the gelding failed to lose ground when in a break. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and driver S Ottley the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest.

Soon 3bk otr,off wdr tn,chased hard

Slow,detachd,brk 2000,distanced

TU TANGATA - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Brk badly,didn't settle,no threat

TU TANGATA - broke at the start and continued on in a break for a considerable distance despite the efforts of driver S Whatuira losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

9th otr,1x1 bell,peeled top,fght on

5L off start,5bk inr,off,brk 500

TU TANGATA - trotted roughly and broke near the 500m losing all chance.

9th,4-3bk otr,held up,dashd in gaps

TU TANGATA - held up final bend and early in the run home.

6bk otr,3wd cvr 800,unwound wdst

8th,6bk inr,4-5bk otr,flew up inr

TU TANGATA - held up final bend.

4-5th,to 1x1 1000,off,rattled home

TU TANGATA - trotted roughly final bend.

3wd,3bk otr,waitd,good,brk,relegtd

TU TANGATA - raced wide early. Broke near the 30m and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging the gelding was lapped on at the finish by TI AMO BELLE and GOLD BULLION. Connections did not contest the protest and TU TANGATA was relegated to 5th placing by the Stewards.

Slow,6th,prkd,1x1 800,fading 400

The start was delayed due to RUTHLESS EMMA being fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

6th inr,off,1x1,prkd bell,ld,cut bk

RUTHLESS EMMA - shifted outwards rounding the first bend forcing DESBOIS to race wider on the track. Driver A Mugford admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

6th inr,5-bk,off,wd 800,chall,fght

5th,1x1-3bk otr,up,prkd,toughest

6th otr,1x1 1650,wd,chased best gap

RUTHLESS EMMA - slow in the early stages.

6th,off,3wd 700,lockd wheels,fair

KD GRINS - locked wheels with RUTHLESS EMMA which lay inwards near the 400m losing ground.

3rd,brk,7th otr,wd 800,prkd,up late

RUTHLESS EMMA - broke after 150m hampering trailing runners losing ground.

7th inr,1x1 bell,wd 450,chased hard

RUTHLESS EMMA - trainer A Mugford advised the mare has had a knee treated since last racing.

4th,left prkd 1600,stuck resolutely

Wouldn't score up,distanced after

SHEILA LAXON - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

11th,5bk otr,off,stout mid-wd

SHEILA LAXON - held up early in the run home when laying inwards.

Up,ld,trld 2000,off tn,dashd best

Found 1x1,there to 350,solid mid

SHEILA LAXON - co-trainers B & T White were issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to their sulky. Lay inwards when BILLY KIMBER shifted outwards near the 100m becoming awkwardly placed close to that runner's sulky.

Blew the start badly,pulled up

SHEILA LAXON - broke at the start losing all chance.

4th,prkd,ld 1500,dictated,cght late

8th,3bk otr,flat 500,no extra

SHEILA LAXON - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3-6bk inr,off 3wd cvr,tried hard

7-6th,prkd 1300,ld 550,held bravely

RACHMANINOV - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after starting at the Kaikoura meeting on Sunday and was cleared to start.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,1x1,off tn,bold

3wd,ld 1750,trld 850,askd,bestd

RACHMANINOV - raced wide early.

Soon 5bk otr,shuffled,steady mid

Up,1x1,prkd 1600,1x1 700,steady

Soon ld,set all terms,thwarted late

Soon ld,dictated,hdd 250,tried hard

Lead bid,prkd,stuck there,gone 400

Prkd,no cvr1x1 500,whackd away

Left prkd,eyed ldr,ld 400,reeled in

JUDY J - driver B Beckwith advised the removable deafeners were not activated due to the cord breaking.

Slow,brk 1950,never caught up

JUDY J - broke at the start losing all chance.

Up,ld 2200-3bk 1200,held up,tidy

JUDY J - held up early in the run home.

Soon prkd,1x1 850,off,steady mid

Trld 2250,trld 1400,waitd,good inr

7th,3bk otr-1x1,angld,steady

JUDY J - over-raced middle stages. Had to be steadied near the 1700m after a slight easing of the pace.

Trld the trip,waited,did best inr

JUDY J - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the mare had been suited to a return to mobile racing and had received an economical run throughout.

9th,4-5bk otr,3wd rear,tried hard

JUDY J - over-raced middle stages.