NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Up,prkd,ld 2700,joind,fght,bestd

Trld,off,ld 2400,ran along,hdd,fght

SWAYZEE - underwent post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of connections which revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery which was treated by the oncourse veterinarian.

Wd,prkd,ld 1850,claimed 100,gallant

SWAYZEE - trainer J Grimson was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without notified blinds. Lay outwards having to be corrected near the 150m.

4w,up prkd bell,stuck on resolutely

SWAYZEE - raced wide early and middle stages before reaching the parked position approaching the 1000m.

Wd,eased,4-bk otr,rear top,late mid

SWAYZEE - raced wide early .

Soon 4bk otr,tight qrtrs tn,no luck

THE LAZARUS EFFECT - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver B Butt advised the off side hopple shortener failed to activate.

Strght to ld,set terms,held them

MARKETPLACE - held up final bend. When questioned regarding his driving tactics, particularly whether there was an opportunity to shift outwards and race in the parked position near the 1800m, driver C Ferguson explained that he was reluctant to do so given the racing pattern of THE LAZARUS EFFECT which was leading. He believed he would have been left racing parked and with the strong prevailing winds in the back straight he considered this would have been detrimental to his winning chances. He therefore elected to remain on the marker line before utilising the passing lane and finishing strongly in the run home. After considering his explanation and the distance remaining from the finish, Stewards were satisfied that his decision was not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Ld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,held up,smart

Strght to ld,set terms,far too good

THE LAZARUS EFFECT - broke at the start losing ground.

4th,1x1,led 1800,kickd tn,strongest

Sped to ld,trld 2400,off top,strong

Ld out,trld 1850,thru,ld,stung late

THE LAZARUS EFFECT - trainer B Butt was issued a warning for the late notification of driver.

Brk start,never caught up after

MINOS - trainer J Grimson was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with removable deafeners which had not been notified. Broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3wd,up,ld 1400,trld 900,fading 600

MINOS - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. Trainer/driver J Grimson advised he was disappointed with the effort and could provide no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Mr Grimson advised that he would monitor the gelding in the coming days and notify Stewards of anything that became apparent that may have contributed to the performance. Mr Grimson further advised that it was his intention to make changes to the gelding's work programme in preparation for its next start.

6bk otr,3wd cvr 1000-tn,stout wd

IT'S TOUGH - raced wide with cover from the 1200m.

Prkd,ld,trld,3bk 900,held up,forgiv

IT'S TOUGH - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

6th,prkd-3bk otr,wdst tn,bold wd

DREAMS ARE FREE - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Hung outwards racing into the first bend and became awkwardly placed to the inside of IT'S TOUGH having to be steadied near the 1900m. Weakened in the run home.

Up,ld 2300,3bk 1200,off,held up

IT'S TOUGH - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

3-4th,up,ld 1200,fght,hdd,fght hard

IT'S TOUGH - checked by a breaking runner at the start.

Brk brfly,mid,parkd,game bid

IT'S TOUGH - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the films and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

4bk otr,up,prkd 1700,loomd,toughest

6th,to 1x1 1300,off,strong bid wd

Trld gap,3-bk 1000,1x1 500,off,easy

IT'S TOUGH - hampered at the start. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Soon 3bk otr,held up tn-150,steady

RENEGADE - over-raced middle stages.

3rd,3bk inr 1400,waitd,off,handy

RENEGADE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Driver S Hill was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to activate the hopple shorteners.

3bk inr,6bk 1200,wdst rear,bold wd

RENEGADE - over-raced early stages. Had to be steadied near the 1150m when there was a slight easing of the pace. Over-raced again near the 700m and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of MO'UNGA having to be steadied.

Brk,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,no pickup

RENEGADE - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk,imprvd on inr

RENEGADE - over-raced middle stages.

Brk,prkd 1500-tn,off,tried hard mid

RENEGADE - restrained to take cover on the marker line through the early stages.

Cght prkd,no cvr,askd,fght gamely

Slow,7th,up,ld,trld 1200,faded tn

RENEGADE - broke at the start losing ground. Struck track markers rounding the final bend when weakening hampering a trailing runner. Driver B Butt was issued a warning. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Butt advised that despite having to work hard through the middle stages to improve his position he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3rd,up,led 1850-tn,fght,held on

RENEGADE - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages. Raced with the hopple shorteners not activated throughout. Stewards questioned Junior Driver S Hill regarding the non-activation of this item of gear. Mr Hill advised that he had inadvertently failed to activate the hopple shorteners during the running. Stewards issued Mr Hill with a warning after taking into account his explanation. In determining this course of action, Stewards were mindful that RENEGADE was the winner of the event and that the failure to activate the hopple shorteners did not materially disadvantage the gelding.

Brk,1x1 2400-tn,off tn,dashd,cght

RENEGADE - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Slow,8th,3-4wd,up,ld 800,stylish

CAPTAINS MISTRESS - pre-race warmed. Broke briefly at the start losing ground. Raced wide for a period passing the 1200m. Driver C Hart advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Trld-3bk inr 2700,held up,tidy inr

MO'UNGA - a bandage came adrift shortly after the start. No action was taken given the prevailing track conditions and the bandage had been sufficiently taped. Held up early in the run home.

Up,ld,trld-4bk inr,carted,flew wdst

MO'UNGA - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

6-5-4bk otr,5bk otr,angld,big wd

RENEGADE - over-raced early stages. Had to be steadied near the 1150m when there was a slight easing of the pace. Over-raced again near the 700m and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of MO'UNGA having to be steadied.

5th inr,off,ld,trld 2200,strong inr

MO'UNGA - hampered by an easing of the pace rounding the first bend. Over-raced middle stages.

Chkd,6th,3bk otr-1x1,off,honest

MO'UNGA - checked by a breaking runner at the start.

Brk,5bk inr,1x1,up 3wd tn,no kick

MO'UNGA - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld-3bk inr,1x1 1100,off,handy mid

7th,3wd cvr,ld 1200,kickd,swampd 80

MO'UNGA - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

6th,wdst rear tn,warmed up wdst

MO'UNGA - when questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised he was satisfied with the gelding's effort given the 50 metre handicap and the fast closing sectionals.

9th,4-3bk otr,angld wd tn,unleashd

Led,trld 2700,waited,solid up inr

TACT MCLEOD - paced roughly shortly after the start.

Trld-4bk inr,4bk otr 900,handy wd

TACT MCLEOD - trainer M Jones advised the gelding has had a fetlock treated since last racing.

Brk,3bk otr,1x1,3bk,held up,steady

TACT MCLEOD - broke at the start losing ground.

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1200,waitd,no dash

Led,trail,fair up innr

3rd,3bk inr,held up tn-150,handy

6th,3bk otr,6th tn,steady mid-wd

TACT MCLEOD - tangled away.

1x1,up,prkd 2400-tn,just too brave