NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Brk start,last,parkd,fght hard,fadd

BEACH DAY - broke at the start losing ground. Lay in near the 100m placing an inside runner in restricted room. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation at the start.

Bk otr,thru mid trn,tidy work

BEACH DAY - lay inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room when negotiating the crossing near the 1800m.

Found 3bk inr,waited,pluggd on inr

3wd,4-3bk otr,shuffld,3-4wd tn,tidy

1x1-5bk otr,3wd cvr,got going wd

WINELIGHT - raced wide with cover from the 700m.

6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,felt pinch

WINELIGHT - raced wide from the 1400m. Weakened final bend.

1x1,prkd 1400,askd tn,felt pinch

WINELIGHT - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised that despite racing parked he was disappointed with the effort.

5-6bk otr,sent 3wd 600,tried hard

WINELIGHT - raced wide from the 600m.

Gate spd,ld,trld,waitd,shot clr inr

Soon 1x1,loomd trn,too big

Made ld,attckd,trld 1100,stout mrks

WINELIGHT - when questioned regarding his decision to take a trail near the 1200m after initially holding the lead, Driver M White advised that, while he was keen to maintain the lead due to the filly's strong performance at her previous start, he was mindful of the work she had been required to do after leading from the wide barrier and being challenged by BESIDE ME down the back straight on the first occasion. Consequently, when he eased the tempo, he felt it was in the filly's best interests to take a trail when GENERAL JEN improved forward near the 1200m, rather than urging his runner forward again. Stewards noted Mr White's comments.

3wd,prkd 1000-tn,fght,felt pinch

FRANCENT - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1050m.

3 & 4-bk otr,wd,ld bell,hdd,left ld

Wd,up prkd 1300,upper hand 50m out

FRANCENT - raced wide early. Lay in at various stages.

Gate spd,ld,fght,hdd,fght back best

LAKELSA - lay outwards early in the run home and was held up for clear racing room until inside the 50m. Stewards questioned driver R Close regarding his decision to shift outwards early in the run home when a run to the inside of RUBY ROE was available. Mr Close advised that at the time he elected to shift outwards, there appeared to be only marginal room to his inside, and a run to the outside was presenting when FRANCENT lay outwards, however this option closed shortly after. After hearing from Mr Close and reviewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied that his decision was not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Soon trld,waitd,shot thru,did best

1x1,3bk otr 600,up,chased hard mid

FRANCENT - raced greenly when being restrained shortly after the start resulting in FIVE CROWNS having to steady when becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of that runner.

Eased,4bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up

FRANCENT - raced greenly in the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the race had not been run to suit after drawing wide and having to restrain shortly after the start and she was not overly disappointed.

6-5bk otr,wd rear tn,big dash wdst

5bk inr,buried inr tn,flew on mrkrs

GENERAL JEN - held up early in the run home.

4bk inr,3bk 1200,off tn,short bid

GENERAL JEN - broke briefly early in the score up and was in position at the start. Over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed with the effort and the filly may be feeling the effects of recent racing.

3-4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd up inr

GENERAL JEN - held up final bend.

3wd,prkd,fght hard tn,peakd 100

GENERAL JEN - raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld 1650,kickd,too classy

Gt spd,led,soon trail,solid chase

Ld,trld,off,ld 1100,attckd,run down

GENERAL JEN - pre-race warmed. Over-raced middle stages.

4th inr,prkd 2300,cvr 1100,wd,plggd

Bk otr,3w drag up,nice chase

ALWAYS DREAMING - pre-race warmed. Broke inside the final 50m losing ground and failed to settle. Stewards lodged a protest against this runner's 3rd placing under Rule 870(5) alleging the gelding was in a break as it reached the finish line and lapped on by SEASIDE ROSE. After viewing the replays driver M Williamson did not contest the protest and ALWAYS DREAMING was relegated to 4th placing by Stewards. The breast plate broke rounding the final bend. The gear was inspected by Stewards and found to be in previously good condition.

Last,bk otr,3w cvr,slick wn clear

Soon 4bk inr,off,held up,good inr

SEASIDE ROSE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

4bk otr,up,,prkd 1200,askd,fght on

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,hld up,good inr

SEASIDE ROSE - held up final bend.

Gate spd,trld,waitd tn,sound inr

Gate spd,ld,trld 1450,thru,gd,nabbd

Gate spd,ld 1800-tn,fght hard,nabbd

DEBBIE LINCOLN - trainer J Davine was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified blinds.

Gate spd,ld 1800,kickd well tn,easy

Gate spd,prkd 1300,fght hard,hdd

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,tried hard

Prkd,ld 1200,dictated,mastered post

DEBBIE LINCOLN - shifted out passing the 50m having to be corrected.

11th otr,wd 900,wdr top,bttld away

ARAFURA - checked when unable to avoid a fallen driver inside the 50m and broke as a result losing ground before finishing in 4th place and was lapped on by the 5th placed DEBBIE LINCOLN. Given that this runner had broken as a result of interference Stewards exercised their discretion under Rule 870(5) with not proceeding with a protest.

6th,1x1-5bk otr,3wd cvr,bold wd

Soon 3wd,cght there,tired in str

DEBBIE LINCOLN - raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend.

Eased,rear otr,off 200,tidy late wd

3wd,prkd-3bk otr,no gaps str,forgiv

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

1x1,3-bk 1150,wd 800,posted,no more

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - co-trainers A & L Neal were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify driver T Mitchell. Raced wide without cover from the 800m. Weakened in the run home.

6th pegs,4-bk,off,rear,fght,no gaps

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - held up throughout the run home with Driver T Mitchell not activating the removable deafeners or sliding blinds as a result.

4th,prkd,cvr 1175,off,wore ldr down

Prkd,into ld 1300,tckld 150,run dwn

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - driver T Mitchell reported that the removable deafeners failed to activate despite his efforts due to the cord breaking. Mr Mitchell further advised that the mare had raced lethargically.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,bttld well

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay in contacting track markers near the 900m and again near the 250m.

Ld out,trld 2100,off,ld 1500,cut bk

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay out throughout the run home.

Left prkd the majority,effort told

3wd cvr,prkd,1x1,held up,steady

ESMERALDA - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1300m.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,wd cvr,chkd/brk

ESMERALDA - raced wide from the 600m. Checked and broke late in the run home when unable to avoid the fallen driver.

Soon ld,allowed term,booted clear

ESMERALDA - shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing inside runners in restricted room resulting in MISTY BLUE racing over track markers. Driver G O'Reilly admitted a breach of Rule 869(7A)(c) and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Thru,1x1,prkd,ld 1200,kickd,easy

Trainer G O'Reilly reported to Stewards on 27 November that ESMERALDA has had its knees treated since last racing.

3wd cvr,prkd,1x1,off tn,solid mid

ESMERALDA - raced wide early. Driver G O'Reilly advised he accidentally dropped his whip near the 600m.

1x1,prkd 2000,fght tn,felt pinch

ESMERALDA - driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning for striking the sulky wheel of MIDNIGHT MIKI racing into the first bend when shifting ground inwards.

Prkd,1x1 1200,off,dashd well mid

1x1,prkd 1200,urgd 400,fght,wiltd

Trainer G O'Reilly advised Stewards on 3 October ESMERALDA has had its joints treated since last racing.

3-6bk otr,3wd 900-tn,fght,wilted

MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide without cover from the 1000m.

7th otr,wd 1600,prkd,tenacious bid

MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide early.

Ld out,trld 1050,thru,bold bid mrks

Wd,3-bk inr 1600,held up,ran on gap

MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.

9th otr,wd cvr rear 600,tidy effort

5th inr,3bk,off,held up,late in mid

MHAI SURFER GIRL - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.

3-bk otr,wdst top,ran home strongly

Dropped to trail early,bold on mrks

Wd,prkd,cvr,3-bk,1x1,wd 500,gallant

MHAI SURFER GIRL - Driver M White was warned for coming to the mobile barrier out of position.

Prkd,3-bk inr 2400,got split,too gd

Bk,last,angld wd,ran on ok

MISTY BLUE - over-raced middle stages.

6th,pushd 3wd 500,whackd away

MISTY BLUE - forced to race wide near the 650m.

10th otr,4-bk 2000,5w top,stern bid

DANCE TILL DAWN - raced in restricted room when MISTY BLUE lay inwards simultaneously to BRYCE'S MEDDLE shifting outwards near the 200m.

Slw,9th,5bk otr,off wdst tn,flew wd

MISTY BLUE - slow to begin.

Gate spd,brk 1300,distanced after

MISTY BLUE - hung inwards and broke racing into the first bend checking trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

8th,5-4bk inr,to inr tn,sound inr

MISTY BLUE - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 500m. Held up final bend.

8-7th,4bk inr,3bk inr,off,dashd mid

MISTY BLUE - held up final bend and early in the run home.

9th inr,off,held up,charged late wd

FAREWELL SPIT - slow to begin. Raced wide with cover from the 900m. Paced roughly passing the 200m when briefly jostling for a position with MISTY BLUE.

Gun run mrks,thru,chased strongly

MISTY BLUE - placed in restricted room racing into the first bend when crowded by an outside runner resulting in the mare striking and racing inside several track markers.

Prkd-4bk otr,shuffld,wd rear,smart

ULTIMATE CULLECT - raced wide early.

3-4pegs,off 900,mid,nice chase

ULTIMATE CULLECT - over-raced middle stages.

3wd,prkd 1100,fght,very brave,cght

ULTIMATE CULLECT - raced wide early.

Bk otr,angld trn,only batld

ULTIMATE CULLECT - hampered at the start.

Soon 1x1,out turn,kept coming

Mid,1x1 bell,chased hard

ULTIMATE CULLECT - raced wide early before being restrained to take cover.

Trld,3-bk,1x1 bell,off,ran on,chkd

ARAFURA - checked when unable to avoid a fallen driver inside the 50m and broke as a result losing ground before finishing in 4th place and was lapped on by the 5th placed DEBBIE LINCOLN. Given that this runner had broken as a result of interference Stewards exercised their discretion under Rule 870(5) with not proceeding with a protest.

Trld,off,ld 1700,mastered 50m out

4bk otr,shuffld,3wd cvr 1200,big wd

ARAFURA - raced wide with cover from the 1000m. Driver M Purdon 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 in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Purdon's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 18 December 2025 (7 days) and imposed a fine of $3000.

3wd cvr the trip,up,led 200,nabbd

ARAFURA - raced wide with cover early and middle stages and four wide from the 650m.

Prkd-3bk otr,up,ld 850,fght,held on

4th,prkd 1500-tn,chased grittily

3-4bk inr,buried,held up,imprvd

ARAFURA - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly near the 400m and was then held up early in the run home. Again paced roughly near the 100m. Driver M Purdon advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Wide,pressd 2 lead,fght strongly

ARAFURA - raced wide early.

Soon 4bk inr,held up tn,tidy in gap

DYNASTY - held up early in the run home.

Soon 3bk inr,held up 450,off,good

DYNASTY - hampered by a weakening runner near the 650m.

Trld-4bk inr,off rear tn,fair mid

5-6bk otr,off wdst tn,unleashd,just

DYNASTY - hampered when racing wide into the first bend. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

4bk inr,3-4bk otr,off,tried hard

DANCE TILL DAWN - over-raced middle stages with the mare pacing roughly near the 1400m after striking the sulky wheel of DYNASTY despite the efforts of driver R Harrison.

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,off,imprvd mid

DYNASTY - raced wide with cover from the 800m.

Eased,5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,honest wd

Thru,4bk inr,off 350,held up,solid

DYNASTY - held up final bend. Awkwardly placed to the inside of TREACHEROUS GALL having to be steadied when attempting a marginal run near the 300m. Driver B Butt was spoken to for the manner in which he shifted ground.

Ld,trld,4bk inr,held up tn-150,good

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

3bk inr the trip,off tn,smartest

Bk otr,angld widest,tidy fin

1x1,3-bk,wd cvr top,ran on stoutly

3wd cvr,up prkd 800,fght gamely

RUBY ROE - raced wide early and middle stages.

Soon trld,waitd,thru,led,nabbd 30

RUBY ROE - lay outwards late in the run home.

3bk otr,4bk 1200,4wd tn,smart mid

6-4bk otr,tight,3-5wd tn,flew mid