NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Trld-3bk inr,brk 400,no hope

AARDIEBYTHEHILL - broke near the 400m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

7th,3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,no zip

AARDIEBYTHEHILL - hampered at the start when an inside runner shifted outwards.

7th,4bk otr 1200,thru,held up,sound

AARDIEBYTHEHILL - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

6th,to prkd 1000,askd tn,fght wd

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,weaved best mid

AARDIEBYTHEHILL - held up early in the run home.

Paced/brk score-up,distancd after

AARDIEBYTHEHILL - switched to a pace in the score up before breaking and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6th inr,off to ld 2400,never tested

JUST BELIEVE - Driver G Sugars will be spoken to and warned for crossing his reins late in the run home and performing a celebratory gesture.

Prkd,3-bk inr,prkd 1950,ld 150,easy

MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - Driver B Hope admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly entering the first turn by shifting his gelding inwards when not sufficiently clear resulting in JUST BELIEVE being tightened down on to OSCAR BONAVENA which raced over a track marker. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committed suspended Mr Hope's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on the 5 May up to and including 15 May 2024 (5 days).

Prkd,into ld 1850,dictated,untested

JUST BELIEVE - pre-race warmed. Driver G Sugars reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

6th otr,wd,prkd 1500,fght best late

JUST BELIEVE - pre-race warmed. Driver G Sugars reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

5th,prkd 1600,1x1,off,tried hard

Soon 3bk otr,off tn,tried hard mid

8th,4-5bk otr,held up,imprvd inr

MIDNIGHT DASH - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Trld,3-bk 2400,off,closed well mid

MIDNIGHT DASH - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Trld,3bk 1550,off tn,angled,tidy wd

Brk,9th,4bk otr,3wd,brk 850,distant

ONE OVER ALL - broke briefly at the start. Broke again near the 850m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Prkd,ld 1800,kickd,held them well

Trld-3bk inr,4th tn,off,dashd 100

Brk,11th,6bk inr,last tn,bt slows

MYSTIC MAX - broke briefly at the start. Dislodged a mudguard racing into the first bend.

Eased,rear inr,off,bt straggler wd

1x1,wd,prkd,cvr 1500,off,stout fin

ARCEE PHOENIX - pre-race warmed. Driver C Svanosio admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Svanosio's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 13 April up to and including 19 April (6 days) and imposed a fine of $375.

6th,1x1,brk 900,distant chase after

MR LOVE - broke near the 900m after being forced to race wider on the track losing all chance. When questioned regarding this driver B Hope advised the gelding had not been handling the bends. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

5bk otr,wd rear tn,brk on tn

MR LOVE - broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.

Soon brk,couldn't catch up after

MR LOVE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

9th,4bk otr 1400,off,dashing wd

3-5bk inr,angld wdst 200,flew best

MR LOVE - shifted ground outwards near the 200m checking LOVE N THE PORT which had to be restrained. Driver B Hope admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hope's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 10 October 2024 (6 days).

3wd,prkd,4-5bk otr,tried hard wd

MR LOVE - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

5th,prkd,1x1 1500,tiring by 400

KYVALLEY HOTSPUR - trotted roughly rounding the final bend losing ground. Continued to trot roughly in the run home. Driver A Butt 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 on one occasion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butt's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 October up to and including 21 October 2024 (2 days). A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

8th,3bk otr 1400,angld,imprvd mid

3bk otr,up,ld 1300,joind,fght,bestd

5th,5bk inr,3bk otr,inr tn,handy

KYVALLEY HOTSPUR - trotted roughly final bend.

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.

3rd,up,ld,trld 1200,thru,did best

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

Brk,4-5bk otr,up,prkd,trld tn,ok

MIGHTY LOGAN - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly and broke racing into the first bend and shifted outwards losing ground checking and hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

3rd,up,ld 1300,fght tn,just held on

MIGHTY LOGAN - lay outwards in the run home.

Soon 4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd wd

LOVE N THE PORT - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Led,trld 2150,thru,tried hard inr

LOVE N THE PORT - trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be driven out. Driver M Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

7th,5bk inr 1400,held up,sound,brk

LOVE N THE PORT - trotted roughly early and middle stages of the run home and broke over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

1x1-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,fair mid

MR LOVE - shifted ground outwards near the 200m checking LOVE N THE PORT which had to be restrained. Driver B Hope admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hope's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 10 October 2024 (6 days).

Prkd,ld 2000,slippd clr tn,cght 70

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,useful mid,hdd

Ld,trld,3bk 1300,thru,tidy,tight

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Bk otr,drag up 450,big fin wide

3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,strong wdst

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly shortly after the start losing ground.

6bk otr,7bk 1500,wdst tn,handy wdst

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

10th,5bk otr 1400,off wdst tn,handy

OSCAR BONAVENA - over-raced early and middle stages. Raced wide final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Purdon advised the horse had raced keenly in a fresh state and is best suited when able to be saved for one run. Mr Purdon further added he was satisfied with the performance given the 35m handicap and it was the horse's first start back at Addington for some time after having a spell.

Made ld,trld 2400,thru,chased hard

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed.

Slw,4th inr,4-bk,1x1 bell,off,stout

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed.

Gun run mrks,3rd gap top,fght on

OSCAR BONAVENA - placed in restricted room entering the first turn and raced over a track marker.

Led,held ld,askd tn,no worries

BET N WIN - driver B Butt advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Prkd,ld 2150,askd,fght hard,kickd

1x1-3bk otr,up,ld 600,slippd clear

Up,led 2000,kickd tn,plenty spare

Gate spd,prkd 1300,fght bravely

FIERY BANDITO - raced wide early. Trotted roughly in the run home.

4th,prkd,ld,trld 1400,flat,fdd inr

FIERY BANDITO - trotted roughly rounding the final bend striking a track marker.

4bk otr,up,ld 1150,askd,held best

FIERY BANDITO - lay outwards in the run home and trotted roughly.

3-4wd,chkd/brk 2300,nvr closer

FIERY BANDITO - trotted roughly racing into the first bend before being checked by a breaking runner and broke losing all chance.

Bk otr,brk 1400,bk,made grnd late

PYRAMID MYSTIC - broke rounding the first bend. Shifted ground inwards near the 1300m making contact with FIERY BANDITO which broke in consequence. Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into this incident. Weakened final bend.

8bk otr,3wd cvr,ld 800,too sharp

FIERY BANDITO - driver K Green was advised to start wider on the track when drawn unruly.

7th,1x1,up,prkd 700,askd,peakd

Soon trld,waitd,honest up inr

5bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,askd,steady

MAUI - driver D McCormick was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion early in the run home.

4-5th,4bk inr,thru,no extra inr

MAUI - required assistance from a Starting Attendant to take up its barrier position. Began awkwardly and shifted outwards hampering a trailing runner. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1400,held up,sound

The start was delayed when MAUI required assistance from a Starting Attendant to take up its position. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk,7bk inr,4-3bk otr,loomd,honest

MAUI - broke racing into the first bend when racing in restricted room hampering a trailing runner and losing ground. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.