NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Soon brk,detachd,nvr in touch after

REVOLUTION - broke shortly after the start checking an outside runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Led,held ld,trld 1100,gone by 400

REVOLUTION - broke early in the score up however was in position at the start. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. Driver C DeFilippi was warned for using his whip on a runner out of contention and free of the rein on one occasion in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Mr DeFilippi advised the gelding had raced keenly from the mobile with the effort taking its toll over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Brk,5bk otr,prkd,1x1,off,strong

THE MANTIS - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1750m. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Bk otr,peeld 500,wide,fair

THE MANTIS - raced wide from the 500m.

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

AUNTIE DEB - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.

3-4bk inr,1x1-4bk otr,cheeky inr

AUNTIE DEB - held up final bend.

5-6-5bk inr,off mid 400,few gaps

AUNTIE DEB - held up throughout the run home.

4-5bk inr,angld 350,held up,honest

Prkd,1x1 1000,pushd 3wd 700,fdd

AUNTIE DEB - weakened final bend.

4-3-4bk otr,off,cheeky on inr

4-5bk otr,up,prkd 900,felt pinch tn

MUNROE'S MATE - hampered in the early stages.

Gate spd,led,joind tn,swallowd up

Prkd,1x1 1400,off 350,steady mid

3wd,ld 1500,fght,bested 150,fght

BRONSON - raced greenly through the middle stages when leading.

Ld,trld 1550,thru,led 100,bested

1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,smart mid

BRONSON - driver B Butt admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly late in the run home when shifting inwards crowding JACK TAR and KEEPING IT KIWI which had to be restrained. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500. Mr Butt was also warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

7th,dist 1x1-3bk otr,wrkd closer

Prkd,ld,trld 1100,held up,solid inr

1x1-3bk otr,angld tn,solid mid

KOTARE KELSO - lay inwards shortly after the start crowding an inside runner.

1x1,3bk otr 1200,3wd tn,smartest

4bk otr,3bk 1200,waitd,sound mid

6-5bk otr,well bk tn,smart mid-wd

KOTARE KELSO - hung inwards and paced roughly throughout the run home. Driver T Williams advised the gelding had been striking its sulky wheels.

6bk otr,3wd cvr rear,battld mid

KOTARE KELSO - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Up,led,trld 1500,waitd,dashd thru

3bk otr-1x1,up tn,unwound best

8-9th,4bk otr,wdst tn,huge wd

Detached,never able to tack on

I'M ROCKIN - slow in the early stages losing ground. Broke passing the 1100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Led,trld,ld 1300,kickd,held well

3wd,prkd 1400,dug in,swampd 100

MIKI'S COURAGE - paced roughly shortly after the start. Raced wide early.

up,prkd,ld 1100,fght,run down 100

Led,trld 2200,waitd,smartest inr

3wd cvr,up,prkd 800,brave,just cght

MIKI'S COURAGE - raced wide early.

Up,ld,trld 1300,thru,fght well inr

SPIRIT OF ANARCHY - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds. Fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon 1x1,prkd 700,led 150,held on

SPIRIT OF ANARCHY - when questioned regarding the improved performance co-trainer C Dalgety advised the gelding had been suited by a favourable barrier draw compared to recent starts and had received an economical run throughout.

Reared,8th,3-5bk otr,sound wd

SPIRIT OF ANARCHY - fractious prior to the start and swung outwards checking a trailing runner losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3wd,eased,6bk otr,wdst rear,pluggd

SPIRIT OF ANARCHY - raced wide early. Driver C Dalgety was warned for the manner he drove rounding the first bend when jostling for a position when not entitled to do so.

3-4-5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,steady wdst

SPIRIT OF ANARCHY - raced wide early.

Ld,trld 1700,off tn,powered away

TRUMP CARD - paced roughly racing into the first bend having to be steadied.

Gate spd,ld 1700,slippd clr,easy

3bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,ld tn,nabbd

TRUMP CARD - raced wide early.

7bk otr,6bk inr,held up,imprvd mid

TRUMP CARD - raced wide early until being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1400m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home and paced roughly near the 50m. Stewards questioned driver B Orange regarding the tactics he adopted during the running. Mr Orange explained that after attempting to improve forward in the early stages he had been caught wide so he elected to restrain his runner to the rear of the field due to the fast tempo. Mr Orange added that due to the speed of the race not decreasing in the middle stages and with runners in advance of him in the running line not maintaining their positions he elected to shift inwards near the 1200m to save ground. Mr Orange added the gelding had paced roughly at various stages resulting in him having to steady his runner. After considering his explanation Stewards were satisfied his tactics were not unreasonable and took the matter no further.