NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Eased,4-bk inr,off,held up,solid wd

SHE'S A JEWEL - held up final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 2200,held up,off,stout

SHE'S A JEWEL - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room late in the run home.

6th,to 1x1 1200,off,led 100,d/h

SHE'S A JEWEL - when questioned regarding the improved performance caretaker trainer B Mowbray advised the mare had appreciated a change of training environment as per the Horse Movement Notification and he was confident of a forward showing tonight.

Up,ld,tackld,ld,hdd 400,battld inr

SHE'S A JEWEL - lay inwards near the 100m placing inside runners in restricted room.

Last,drag up 600,widest,fair

5bk otr,4bk inr 2000,off,steady

FRANCO ELVIS - raced wide early. Jostled for a position with SHE'S A JEWEL in the early stages. Held up throughout the run home. Driver G Thornley advised she did not activate the sliding blinds and removable deafeners in consequence.

6th otr,shffld 5-bk,wd cvr,bttld on

Soon 4pegs,off turn,ok up innr

Pressd 2 lead,fading by 500

SHE'S A JEWEL - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Mr Williamson advised he would have blood tests conducted on the mare in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results.

Bk otr,3w cvr,postd 800,dug in

SHE'S A JEWEL - raced wide from the 800m.

Wd cvr,prkd,3-bk 1450,no pick-up wd

OKIWI BAY - raced wide early.

3-5bk inr,off rear 550,tight,sound

OKIWI BAY - over-raced middle stages. Held up late in the run home.

6th,3bk otr,to inr tn,held up,smart

OKIWI BAY - over-raced early stages. Lay inwards at various stages throughout. Held up early in the run home.

Bk otr,angld trn,tidy fin wide

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,pluggd wd

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages and despite the efforts of driver S Ottley struck the sulky wheel of OKIWI BAY approaching the 1250m. Raced wide from the 1200m. Weakened final bend.

7th otr,3-bk bell,3 &4w top,ran clr

OKIWI BAY - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Mowbray advised the mare had been racing better than its form suggested, adding he had changed the shoes and the horse had been suited by the strong tempo of the race.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd tn,1-paced inr

OKIWI BAY - connections advised the mare has been treated for a cold since last racing. Held up early in the run home.

8th otr,5-bk 1250,wd cvr,no pick-up

Soon parkd,keen,1x1 bell,nice bid

OKIWI BAY - cast both front shoes during the running.

Prkd,1x1 1300,up wdr tn,steady

5th pegs,3-bk,off,bttld away wd out

NOT OVER - raced wide early and middle stages. Locked wheels briefly with THE BETTOR MAJOR near the 250m.

Last,3w,parkd bell,fght fairly

4-5bk inr,rear otr 600,warmd up

THE BETTOR MAJOR - hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 650m.

4 & 5-bk mrks,held up,whacked away

THE BETTOR MAJOR - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Missed scoreup,distanced after

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Eased,5bk otr,6bk inr,bt slows inr

THE BETTOR MAJOR - trainer B Mowbray was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds. Raced wide early.

Soon brk,bk otr,last,batld up innr

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

5bk otr,chkd 800,fading by tn

THE BETTOR MAJOR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m.

Gate spd,trld,off,chased hard,missd

Trld,3-bk 1700,held up,belated mid

Trld-3bk inr,urgd 400,plain inr

TOBY TOM B - weakened leaving the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a slow recovery.

Trld the trip,thru,chased well inr

TOBY TOM B - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver S Thornley advised the gelding had over-raced at its previous start and had benefited from an economical run and a gear change with the addition of sliding blinds.

Thru,led-4bk inr,3bk otr,off,battld

TOBY TOM B - over-raced early and middle stages.

Ld,trld 1700,waitd,1-paced inr

TOBY TOM B - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation.

Up,trld-3bk inr,held up,handy inr

TOBY TOM B - held up rounding the final bend.

3rd,up,ld,trld 950,waitd,tried hard

Thru,prkd,ld 1500,fght,cght 100

4-5bk otr,hookd wd tn,kept coming

TOBY TOM B - lay inwards and had to be straightened early in the run home.

Wd cvr bk of mid,prkd,cvr 1450,wknd

HEAVEN - raced wide early and middle stages.

Held ld,trld 1400,thru,pounced,held

HEAVEN - lay inwards rounding the final bend losing ground. When questioned regarding the improved performance driver C Thornley advised the gelding had appreciated an economical run in what was a drop back in class from recent races.

Wd,1x1,4-bk bell,held up,plggd away

HEAVEN - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Driver C DeFilippi was warned for the manner he drove racing into the first bend when crowding an inside runner.

Brk,made ld,attckd,trld 1300,outfin

HEAVEN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hung inwards through the middle stages. Again hung inwards rounding the final bend striking track markers.

Brk,rear,5-bk inr,plggd clsr rmks

HEAVEN - trainer K James was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Broke at the start losing ground. Hung inwards at the 1500m and struck a track marker. Lay inwards again rounding the final bend striking a track marker.

4-bk pegs to tn,off,beat stragglers

Brk,prkd 1600,askd,kept giving mid

HEAVEN - broke at the start losing ground.

7th inr,3-bk,4-bk,closed nicely inr

Trld out,4-bk 1000,off,blkd,no dash

1x1-5bk otr,3wd 700,fair fght mid

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - raced wide from the 700m.

4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,brave,cght

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - broke briefly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Stewards will speak to driver C DeFilippi regarding this in the coming days.

1x1-3bk otr,off 3wd tn,short bid

CHALDON - hung inwards and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of DONTTELLTHEBOYS near the 500m having to be steadied. Checked by a breaking runner late in the run home.

Prkd,3bk inr,1x1 1000,no extra

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - driver C DeFilippi defended a breach of the Push Out Rule alleging he shifted outwards near the 1100m forcing KEEPING IT KIWI (R Holmes) to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr DeFilippi the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $200.

Thru,3bk inr,off tn,steady mid

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

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - hung inwards rounding the final bend striking several track markers.

Soon prkd,1x1 1200,off,plain mid

7th otr,4-bk,wd 600,fght on solidly

Up,ld,trld 1200,held up,off,fair

SHAKE A LEG - over-raced when being restrained near the 1200m and continued to over-race for a distance. Held up final bend.

8th otr,wd cvr,posted 550,outkicked

SHAKE A LEG - raced wide from the 800m.

6bk otr,up,prkd 650,ld 400,comfy

SHAKE A LEG - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Orange. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

Into 1x1,4-bk 950,wd 450,bttld away

10th otr,wd cvr 600,wdr,plggd away

11th otr,wd cvr,held up mid,tidy wd

SHAKE A LEG - hampered rounding the final bend.

Eased,wd rear 800,5w top,strong fin

3-4bk otr,5bk 900,3-4wd,honest wd

SHAKE A LEG - when questioned regarding the performance trainer S Reid advised the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing and he would be sending the horse for a spell.

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,run down

Gate spd,ld 1500,hdd 200,run down

Soon 4bk inr,off rear,got going mid

GATECRASHER - raced keenly middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the gelding had not been suited by the tempo of the race and he was not disappointed with the effort.

Gt spd,led,capturd,fght well

4-6bk inr,off rear 400,hel up,gd wd

GATECRASHER - held up early in the run home.

Wrkd to ld,dictated,hdd 175,fght on

Wd,made ld 2150,allowed terms,kickd

GATECRASHER - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,7th inr,1x1 1550,wd 600,no more

GATECRASHER - broke at the start losing ground.

5th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 500,breezed by

GATECRASHER - driver C Dalgety reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer T Yesberg advised the gelding has been freshened and also trialed well recently.

1x1,3wd,prkd 1200,urgd,2nd wind

6bk otr,rear mid tn,tried hard wd

Eased,10th otr,wd 950,wd cvr,fin on

JACK TAR - raced wide from the 800m. Driver G Thornley was warned for the manner she drove near the 600m when crowding inside runners.

Eased,6-8bk otr,3wd 700,gritty,hdd

JACK TAR - raced wide from the 1000m.

1x1,prkd 2000,off,fght gamely

Cght 3wd,up,1x1 700,tight,tidy

JACK TAR - raced wide early and middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Driver B Hope admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 200m when allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of OCEAN OF TEARS with the tyre being punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Wd,9th otr,4-bk,off,chkd,strong fin

The start was delayed due to JACK TAR requiring a change of sulky.

7th inr,6-bk,off,useful late in mid

9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 1050,outfinishd

JACK TAR - hampered when an inside runner shifted outwards near the 100m.

Prkd,into ld 1700,trld 1000,strong

JACK TAR - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Rough,6bk otr,thru mid,good late

THE COALMAN - broke at the start losing ground.

4-6bk inr,4-5bk otr,last tn,battld

Prkd,1x1 1800,off,steady bid mid

3bk inr,1x1 2000,3wd 450,paddled

Trld-4bk inr,off 300,held up,gd wd

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

Wd,prkd,3-bk,wd 450,wdr,stout fin

THE COALMAN - raced wide early.

Faced the breeze thru'out,outkicked

Trld,off,ld,trld 2000,thru,bold bid

10th,4bk otr,well bk tn,tried hard

Brk,5th,prkd,ld,trld,3-bk,fght mrks

THE COALMAN - held up early in the run home.

Quickly to ld,trld 1400,thru,too gd

Eased,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,wd,bold

Ld,trld,3bk inr,cartd bk 650,sound

LORD MUDRICK - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m. Driver C 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 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 25 May up to and including 6 June 2025 (3 days).

Made ld,dictated terms,gathered in

Straight to ld,allowed terms,cut bk

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,waitd,honest

LORD MUDRICK - driver C 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 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 April up to and including 25 April 2025 (2 days).

3 & 4-bk inr,off,held up,belated wd

LORD MUDRICK - held up in the middle stages of the run home.

Trppd wd,up prkd 950,drifting 550m

LORD MUDRICK - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,5bk 700,1x1,faded out

LORD MUDRICK - weakened final bend.