NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Soon 4bk inr,waitd,tried hard inr

6-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,trld tn,gd

WESTAR MOLLY - lay inwards leaving the final bend striking and racing inside a track marker.

1x1,prkd 1300,1x1,3wd,battld

WESTAR MOLLY - raced wide from the 700m.

3bk otr,hookd wd tn,chased hard

WESTAR MOLLY - lay inwards early stages of the run home.

Soon trld,3bk 1500,held up,soared

Eased,6bk otr,wd rear,honest wdst

WESTAR MOLLY - lay inwards and paced roughly in the run home.

3wd,prkd 1400,hassld 450,faded

WESTAR MOLLY - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised the gelding had to work hard in the early and middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

Up,ld 1550,tackld,trld 550,fght hrd

Soon trld,took lane,steady up inr

Trld-3bk inr,waited,handy up inr

3-4bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,honest mid

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,heldup,sound mid

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

8th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 500,wdr,kept on

BETTERWITHBLING - junior driver S Hill, who declined assistance from a Senior driver, admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.

3-4bk inr,held up,off tn,1-paced

BETTERWITHBLING - held up final bend.

Wd,prkd the majority,ld 150,staunch

BETTERWITHBLING - raced wide early.

1x1,up,prkd 1100,1-paced bid mid

3bk inr,off,held up,tight,smart

BETTERWITHBLING - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,1x1 1900,up 3wd tn,sound mid

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr 900,off,honest wd

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - checked when inside runners shifted outwards near the 250m with the mare's hind leg making contact with the sulky wheel of BETTERWITHBLING and paced roughly.

Soon 5bk inr,off rear tn,battled

1x1,3bk otr 1100,off,handy mid

8th,4-3bk otr,5bk,3wd cvr,cheeky

MELTON MAGNATE - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Paced roughly late in the run home.

4-5bk inr,4bk tn,off,weavd well mid

MELTON MAGNATE - checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Briefly came together with GEM N EM near the 150m.

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr 800,off,dashd mid

4-3bk otr,up wdr tn,warmd up wd

1x1-3bk otr,4bk,inr tn,handy inr

MELTON MAGNATE - held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages.

Eased,3-4bk inr,off,unwound wdst

Chkd,12-11th,6bk inr,held up,tidy

MELTON MAGNATE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

6th,1x1 950,askd tn,imprvd mid

MELTON MAGNATE - driver R May advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to the cord breaking. Mr May 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 early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

5bk inr,4bk otr 900,thru mid,sound

MELTON MAGNATE - over-raced middle stages. Held up middle stages of the run home. Shifted out near the 50m checking JUST FOXIN (T Williams) which paced roughly after striking the sulky wheel of MELTON MAGNATE. Driver R May defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting ground and checking an outside runner. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $300.

8th otr,3-bk 1600,wd top,stout fin

TIMBIMBOO - paced roughly in the run home.

Gt spd,trail thrghout,solid chase

Gt spd,led,trail,too slick lane

Gate spd,ld 1750,fght hard,run down

Thru,3-4bk inr,off,held up,no space

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend and throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3bk inr,off 600,imprvd wdr,useful

TIMBIMBOO - held up by a weakening runner near the 900m.

3-5bk inr,off rear,held up,got goin

TIMBIMBOO - held up early in the run home.

Eased,5bk inr,4bk tn,bt slows

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced early and middle stages.

4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,steady inr

Eased,4bk inr,held up,angld,tidy

TIMBIMBOO - held up early in the run home. Lay inwards late in the run home.

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

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

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,off,honest

Up,prkd,ld 1200,fght,cght 150

1x1 the trip,up tn,held up to line

TOBY TOM B - over-raced for a distance passing the 2000m when being restrained to obtain cover. Held up final bend and throughout the run home. Driver O Thornley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Soon 4bk inr,thru,sharp bid inr

ALWAYS ON SALE - fractious and slow to leave the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Barclay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced fiercely passing the 1500m causing driver B Barclay considerable difficulty being awkwardly placed on the back of TOBY TOM B and broke briefly before being shifted wider on the track for safety reasons. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

3-4bk otr,hooked wd tn,handy wd

Gate spd,trld,thru,solid bid inr

3-4bk inr,off,prkd 1000,felt pinch

ANN SOPHIE - forced to race wider on the track near the 1100m when TOBY TOM B shifted outwards.

4-6bk otr,5bk inr,held up,tidy 100

TOBY TOM B - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,held up,nvr got clr

TOBY TOM B - held up throughout the run home. Driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Parkd,pressd 2 lead,fght,fadd late

AUNTIE DEB - hung inwards rounding the final bend and struck track markers then shifted into the passing lane when junior driver M Holbrough activated the removable deafeners and continued to race in the passing lane throughout the run home, resulting in the trailing MY FRIEND LOUIE being held up. Miss Holbrough, assisted by senior driver R May, admitted a charge under Rule 869(4) and the Passing Lane Regulations in that she allowed her runner to shift into the passing lane denying a trailing runner full access. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Holbrough's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 9 March up to and including 15 March 2025, 3 days.

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,chkd tn,sound

AUNTIE DEB - raced wide with cover from the 1200m. Checked by a breaking runner near the 350m.

Trld,3-bk 1100,held up,fght on mrks

AUNTIE DEB - held up early in the run home.

5th,parkd 1500,fght on ok

Last,angld widest trn,fair fin

Up,ld,trld 1200,thru,kickd,comfy

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,fght,honest

AUNTIE DEB - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.

3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,short bid wd

3bk otr,up,ld 1200,fght hard,nabbd

Soon prkd,no cvr,askd tn,felt pinch

COMIC LUSTRE - weakened leaving the final bend.

Prkd,3bk otr 1400,fading out 500

COMIC LUSTRE - hung inwards shortly after the start despite the efforts of T Williams briefly crowding an inside runner. Over-raced passing the 1600m when being restrained to obtain cover. Weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Williams advised the filly had failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

3-4-5bk inr,waited,very plain inr

COMIC LUSTRE - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gate spd,ld 1400,askd,kickd well

Ld,trld,3bk inr,off tn,no punch mid

Soon left parkd,fght on well

1x1-5bk otr,3wd 700,chkd wd 250

RENALDO - paced roughly in the early stages. Checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

Green,detachd,rear inr,faded bk

RENALDO - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Weakened from the 600m. Driver K Butt advised the gelding had felt indifferent in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Connections advised they will be making adjustments to the shadow roll for the second day.

3-4bk inr,off mid tn,imprvd mid

Gt spd,ld 1700,joind 700,too tough

Trld-4bk inr,prkd 800,askd tn,wiltd

Soon trld,off tn,honest,2nd wind

RENALDO - co-trainers M & N Purdon were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding to race with sliding blinds and removable deafeners which had not been notified.

6bk otr,3wd,postd 700,weakened

MALAKAI - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Raced wide from the 1000m.

Gate spd,ld,joind 800,hdd 700,gone

MALAKAI - lay outwards when being restrained near the 900m and then weakened from the 650m hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3-5bk otr,sent 3wd 600,wltd

1x1,prkd,ld 1000,kickd,fght well

MALAKAI - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Lay outwards early in the run home despite the efforts of driver T Williams.

1x1,up 3wd,ld 600,hdd 150,fght

7th,1x1-3bk otr,off,imprvd mid

3-4bk otr,held up,angled,useful

SWEET RAINE - over-raced middle stages.

8bk otr,6bk inr,off,unleashd wd

SWEET RAINE - raced wide early. Raced fiercely when held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Again held up early in the run home. Driver L O'Reilly advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Soon 1x1,3w,led bell,too big

SWEET RAINE - checked by an outside runner shortly after the start.

Brk,detachd,5bk inr,tried hard

SWEET RAINE - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Soon 4th,parkd bell,flat trn,dug in

SWEET RAINE - crowded late in the score up and was slightly out of position at the start.

Prkd,3bk inr 1600,waitd,smart inr

SWEET RAINE - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Prkd,1x1,up,prkd 800,flat tn,tired

3wd,prkd 1300,3bk otr 600,sound

SWEET RAINE - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1400m.

5th,5-4bk inr,off 350,tried hard wd

Trainer L O'Reilly advised Stewards on 5 September that SWEET RAINE had been treated for a cold since last racing.

8th,3bk otr-1x1,up,useful mid-wd

Wd,rushed to ld 1100,hdd tn,no more

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - raced wide early.

3bk otr-1x1,4bk otr,waitd,imprvd

5th otr,3-bk 1500,wd cvr top,fin on

Bk otr,3w,led 1000,kept trucking

Up,ld 1600,joind,fght,hdd 100

Up,led 1400,askd tn,kickd away

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - connections advised the mare has been served.

4bk inr,off,3bk otr 500,held up,ok

Eased,6bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,battld

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - raced four wide from the 700m.

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

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - connections advised the mare has been served since last racing. Held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

Up,led 1550,slippd clr tn,run down

Brk brfly,last,bk otr,tidy effort

JAY R TOLKIEN - broke after 150m losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

3-5bk inr,off rear 500,warmd up wd

JAY R TOLKIEN - over-raced passing the 1600m and again passing the 1200m after a slight easing of the pace having to be steadied.

Gt spd,led,joind strgt,dug in

Parkd,soon led,trail,3bk,no kick

JAY R TOLKIEN - held up in the early stages of the run home.

3bk inr,off mid tn,held up,good inr

JAY R TOLKIEN - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Soon prkd,loomd tn,fght hard,hdd

JAY R TOLKIEN - raced wide early.

Bk otr,peeld 400,kept coming widest

6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,smart wdst

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.

4-6bk inr,off,3wd cvr,wdst tn,flew

SOPHIA BROMAC - raced four wide from the 700m.

5th,prkd 1900,cvr 1000,wd,blkd,fght

SOPHIA BROMAC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Stewards questioned Junior driver J Dunn (assisted by S Tomlinson) regarding the manner he drove between the 500m and the 400m of particular concern was his decision not to shift ground outwards when clearance existed prior to being covered by outside runners. Mr. Dunn advised that runners had improved rapidly with his mare causing him some difficulty at this point. He further added that shortly after he was hampered by a breaking runner and had this not occurred a run would have been available . After hearing from all parties and viewing the replays, Stewards advised Mr. Dunn not to leave his drives open to query in future when assessing this Stewards took into account Mr. Dunn's inexperience.

Brk,8th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 400,fght on

4bk otr,angld wdst,useful wdst

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Driver R Harrison advised she was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

Trld-4bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd wd

5bk otr the trip,wd cvr,useful wdst

SOPHIA BROMAC - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.

Thru,4-3bk inr,off 400,waitd,sound

SOPHIA BROMAC - briefly hampered late in the score up. Held up rounding the final bend.

4bk otr,swoopd 400,ld 300,comfy

SOPHIA BROMAC - connections reported the mare has been served since last racing. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.