NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Pressd 2 lead,trail,no room in strt

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.

Trppd wd,up prkd 900,ld top,cut dwn

MY FRIEND LOUIE - raced wide early and middle stages.

6-7bk otr,wd rear tn,battld,brk

MY FRIEND LOUIE - raced wide early. Broke near the 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk dispatch,tackd on late,did ok

MY FRIEND LOUIE - broke as the start was effected losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.

3-4th,prkd 1900,askd tn,brave mid

Brk on dispatch,distanced after

MY FRIEND LOUIE - broke shortly after the start checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon parkd,flat turn,fght gamely

5-7bk inr,5bk tn,off,held up,big wd

MY FRIEND LOUIE - over-raced middle stages. Hampered near the 900m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Soon 5pegs,off,angld,kept coming wd

Ld out,trld 1100,off,chkd,no pickup

WATCHING BRIEF - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver J Morrison advised he was disappointed with the effort and would be making gear changes prior to the mare racing next.

Gate spd,ld 1200,askd,run down 150

4th,up,ld 1100,fght,hdd,tried hard

1x1-4bk otr,wdst rear tn,big wdst

5bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,dashd,missd

WATCHING BRIEF - raced wide with cover from the 700m.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,fght,felt pinch

Gate spd,ld,3bk 700,held up,steady

Eased,4bk otr,well bk tn,fair wd

DANCING DESIRE - hung inwards final bend losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley reported the mare had been unable to make ground from the rear of the field due to the fast closing sectionals.

Prkd,1x1,prkd 1200,flat tn,battld

Eased,4bk inr,battling tn,faded

DANCING DESIRE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

4-6bk inr,rough/brk 450,distanced

DANCING DESIRE - paced roughly passing the 800m. Broke near the 450m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

5-6th,3bk otr,3wd cvr,waitd,good wd

Soon 1x1,out 450,kept coming str

DANCING DESIRE - driver S Thornley was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Wd,prkd,brk,prkd,1x1,gone by 400

DANCING DESIRE - broke briefly near the 1500m losing ground. Weakened final bend.

1x1,prkd 1000,fght,felt pinch

Prkd,into ld 1600,attckd,too gritty

Up,ld 1700,trld 1200,went close inr

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,held up,dashd

JENA - held up early stages of the run home.

Eased,wd cvr rear 1100,chal tn,fght

JENA - raced wide from the 1000m.

Thru,trld-3bk inr,tried hard inr

JENA - over-raced middle stages Crowded by an inside runner which lay outwards rounding the final bend.

3wd,prkd 1000,askd,brave,cght 70

JENA - connections advised the mare would be racing in foal. Raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1000m.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1200,askd tn,tired

JENA - raced wide early.

Trld,held up,thru 250,smart up inr

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,sharp,nabbd

3wd,prkd,ld,trld 1100,thru,smart

JENA - raced wide early.

Bk otr,last,angld trn,only batld

7th,1x1,prkd 1300,fght,too staunch

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver C Negus advised the gelding had benefitted from being able to race handy compared to recent starts when getting too far back in the running.

8th otr,4-bk 900,wd cvr,lacked dash

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - weakened final bend.

Soon last,peeld 400,ran on wide

3wide thrghout,effort told,did ok

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced wide throughout after making an unsuccessful attempt to sit parked near the 1200m when a runner to the inside shifted ground outwards to race in the one out line. Driver C Negus admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

3bk otr,chkd 800,battled at back

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - lay inwards shortly after the start and became awkwardly placed to the outside of THE BETTOR MAJOR. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m. Driver J Young-Grant reported a sulky tyre deflated during the running.

3wd,prkd 1700,askd tn,felt pinch

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - shifted outwards and contacted the wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER near the 500m and broke with trailing runners being severely checked. Driver W Frost admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 500m when allowing his horse to shift outwards when activating gear and contact the sulky wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER and break resulting in trailing runners being severely checked with driver K McClintock being dislodged from the sulky of EVIDENTLY. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Frost's Amateur Driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 17 April 2025 (4 months).

Soon 4pegs,off trn,no room late

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - held up over the concluding stages.

3bk inr,held up badly 400,off,fair

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

3bk otr,angld wd,workd closer wd

DAVE DULEY - held up for a distance passing the 400m and shifted ground outwards briefly locking wheels with BAD HABITS near the 300m. Held up throughout the run home.

3wd,prkd,ld bid,prkd,askd tn,tired

BAD HABITS - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages and was not suited to racing in the parked position with the effort taking its toll.

Mid-bk otr,into1x1,pouncd,knckd off

4bk otr,3-5wd 400,useful mid-wd

4-5bk inr,6bk 900,off wdst,flew,yes

BAD HABITS - had to be steadied passing the 800m when there was an easing of the pace.

Led,trld,held up tn,smart,missd

BAD HABITS - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver R Close was issued a warning. The boring pole came adrift late in the run home. This gear was inspected with trainer R Todd deemed not to be at fault.

Eased,6bk otr,3wd 400,earnest mid

Soon trld,waitd,thru,ld,run down 70

4bk inr,chkd 900,3wd cvr,imprvd wd

NOTHING BUT YOU - over-raced middle stages. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m.

3wd,ld 1300,askd,too many guns

Soon 3bk inr,waited,imprvd up inr

Found 1x1,angled,handy bid wd

Chkd early,wd rear 900,posted,faded

RAGAZZO MAJOR - checked racing into the first bend losing ground. Raced wide from the 900m.

7th,1x1,off wdr tn,short bid mid

Soon 3bk inr,off,short bid mid

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,green,steady

Trld-3bk inr,angld tn,steady mid

Found trl,3bk inr,off 250,solid mid

RAGAZZO MAJOR - driver B Butt was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground and briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room racing into the first bend.

3L off start,5bk inr,1-paced mid

SANS REPOS - hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4th,up,ld-3bk inr,trld tn,off,smart

SANS REPOS - crowded by an outside runner after 100m. Driver R Alfeld was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion shortly after the start.

8th,4bk otr,angld,dashd home wdst

SANS REPOS - crowded at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner after 100m.

Chkd/brk,4-5-4bk otr,chkd,tidy inr

SANS REPOS - checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m.

3-4th,prkd,1x1 700,off,solid mid

4th,3-4bk inr,held up,off,flew 200

SANS REPOS - hampered by a weakening runner final bend and held up early in the run home. Driver R Alfeld was questioned regarding the manner in which he drove over the concluding stages. After hearing from Mr Alfeld and taking into consideration the margin at the finish Stewards reminded him of his obligations not to leave his drives open to query in future.

4th,1x1 800,out trn,steady bid

SANS REPOS - began awkwardly. Lay inwards throughout the run home causing driver R Alfeld some difficulty.

6bk otr,up,prkd 1100,led tn,nabbd

10th otr,5-bk,wd 550,wdr,strong bid

Brk dispatch,tailed off,not a hope

JUST FOXIN - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

1x1,brf prkd,1x1,3wd 350,battld

JUST FOXIN - weakened leaving the final bend.

Gate spd,ld 1450,askd,fght,hdd 130

A false start was declared when JUST FOXIN shifted outwards in the score up making contact with DON JUAN which broke. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver T Williams elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.

4bk inr,held up badly 500,flew inr

JUST FOXIN - broke in the score up checking an outside runner resulting in a false start being declared. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up early stages of the run home.

Gate spd,ld-4bk inr,held up,big inr

1x1,3wd & swoopd 400,held well

6bk otr,3-4wd tn,sound thru mid

JUST FOXIN - hung inwards throughout the run home and was unable to be shifted wider on the track to obtain clear racing room.