NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Led,trld 1500,held up tn,good inr

SWEET ESPRESSO - struck the sulky wheel of LONGVIEW TUI after 100m and paced roughly with the horse galloping after breaking the near side hopple loop and was retired from the race. Driver R Close defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting ground shortly after the start and striking the sulky wheel of LONGVIEW TUI. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Close, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Close's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 31 August up to and including 11 September 2025 (4 days).

8th otr,5-bk,4-bk,wd 400,stout late

LONGVIEW TUI - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for the manner he drove when shifting ground and crowding an outside runner near the 200m.

6th,1x1 1300,angld wd,smart wd

Wd,prkd,keen,3bk otr,no dash

A false start was declared when LONGVIEW TUI broke in the score up and shifted inwards checking DIDJAMAKEANIMPRINT and SMOKING ASHES. A warning was placed on the barrier record of LONGVIEW TUI. Driver S Thornley elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart. DIDJAMAKEANIMPRINT underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to take part in the restart.

3bk inr,waitd tn,no gaps,flew 50

LONGVIEW TUI - held up until late in the run home.

3-4bk inr,off tn,tried hard mid

1x1,3bk otr 800,off,steady mid

5th,prkd,5th,1x1 800,off,no kick

TIPSTAR - over-raced and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of LONGVIEW TUI having to be steadied near the 900m.

Prkd,1x1 1100,held up,fair inr

3-5bk inr,held up,off,imprvd inr

CRYSTAL - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.

Found 1x1,3wd 400,honest mid

7th inr,3-bk,held up,bold late mrks

CRYSTAL - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

3-bk mrks,held up,stout late on inr

Brk early 5th,wd rear 825m,wknd out

CRYSTAL - broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Raced wide from the 800m. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Butt was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Eased,4bk inr 1400,waitd,sound inr

CRYSTAL - held up final bend.

Led,trld 1500,thru,no threat inr

CRYSTAL - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Butt advised in his opinion the filly had failed to back up from its previous start last week. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

5-4bk otr,3-4wd tn,strong bid mid

CRYSTAL - raced wide early.

Gun run mrks,held up,thru,bold inr

5th,1x1 1500,up 3wd tn,honest

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn-150,sound

VIN'S DEAL - paced roughly near the 1400m.

2-3rd,3bk inr,flat tn,2nd wind inr

VIN'S DEAL - paced roughly rounding the final bend losing ground.

Wd,brk 1800,never a hope after

VIN'S DEAL - broke after 200m hampering outside runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

3wd,up,ld 1400,kickd hard,cght 50

VIN'S DEAL - raced wide early.

Soon trld,waited,stern bid inr

Brk 1900,distant,pulled up

SWEET ESPRESSO - struck the sulky wheel of LONGVIEW TUI after 100m and paced roughly with the horse galloping after breaking the near side hopple loop and was retired from the race. Driver R Close defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting ground shortly after the start and striking the sulky wheel of LONGVIEW TUI. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Close, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Close's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 31 August up to and including 11 September 2025 (4 days).

6th,4-bk inr 1300,3-bk,off top,bold

Eased,4-bk inr,5-bk,off,wd cvr,tidy

SWEET ESPRESSO - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Gun run mrks,angled top,closed well

Eased,5bk inr,flat tn,bt slows

Soon trail,steady up lane

Eased,4-6bk inr,off,tried hard wd

Found 1x1,off tn,chased hard mid

Prkd,ld 1500,set terms,swampd 150

3rd,left prkd 1300,ld,trld,no extra

MIKI SKIPPER - raced wide early.

Brk run-up,into trail,thru,bold inr

A false start was declared due to MIKI SKIPPER proving fractious leaving the pre-race formation checking a trailing 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.

Gate spd,trld,took lane,solid inr

Soon ld,tackld 800-tn,fght,hdd 150

MIKI SKIPPER - lay outwards at various stages throughout causing driver J Dunn some difficulty.

4bk otr,3wd cvr,prkd 850,fght well

Up,ld 1900,trld 1500,off tn,honest

MIKI SKIPPER - required the assistance of a Starting Attendant in the pre-race formation. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay outwards rounding the final bend and shifted up the track hampering a trailing runner.

1x1,left prkd 1950,wd 750,drppd out

BEAUDIENE ALWAYS B - raced wide early. Forced to race wide from the 800m. Weakened final bend.

Wd cvr,prkd 1100,stuck tenaciously

BEAUDIENE ALWAYS B - raced wide early.

Trld,3-bk 2100,off,4th top,outkickd

4bk otr,3bk 800,off,honest mid

1x1,3bk otr 800,off,warmed up wd

6th,3bk otr,angld wdst tn,strong wd

SWIFT MAJOR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G O'Reilly. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon 3bk otr,waited,honest wd

Led,trld 1650,fght tn,smart inr

Left prkd,cvr 800,off,closed boldly

JOHN STEWART - over-raced middle stages. Hung inwards at various stages throughout causing driver R May difficulty. Held up early in the run home.

9th inr,6-bk 2100,5-bk top,tidy mid