NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

5th,4-bk inr,off,4w top,plggld away

3-bk mrks to trn,thru,outfinished

Ld,trld 1700,thru,chased hard,close

Sped to ld,trld 1050,off,bttld away

Soon 4pegs,only fair when clear

Gate spd,ld,trld,2nd tn,folded up

BELMONT VALOR - lay inwards early in the run home briefly making contact with HE'S A BAY despite the efforts of driver C Thornley.

Up,ld,trld 1400,askd tn,no kick

HE'S A BAY - weakened leaving the final bend.

Soon 4pegs,inside runs,fair tite rm

HE'S A BAY - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Gate spd,trld 2400,did best up lane

LILY'S A STAR - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer J McDermott advised the mare had broken from a stand at its last start after being unlucky at the start prior and had benefited from improved manners and a mobile start tonight.

Brk,detachd,5bk inr 1200,tiring tn

LILY'S A STAR - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend. Driver H Douglas advised he accidentally dropped his whip in the run home.

3-4bk inr,cartd 600,imprvd,held up

LILY'S A STAR - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Held up late in the run home.

Nice trip otr,peeled top,no pick-up

Soon 3bk inr,waitd,short bid inr

Bk otr,deep pegs,always rear

Mid otr,mid 400,angld wide,handy

Soon checkd,broke bell,out

LILY'S A STAR - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Broke passing the 1200m losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Last otr,

CUTIE - lay out and briefly locked sulky wheels with LILY'S A STAR passing the 500m losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

7th otr,4-bk,chkd,4-bk inr,off,fair

KOWHAI NUGGET - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m.

5th inr,5-bk 1500,off,blkd,bold mid

KOWHAI NUGGET - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Shifted outwards near the 100m checking an outside runner. Junior driver C Hackett (assisted by R Close) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when shifting ground when insufficiently clear of ANYTIME AT ALL which was checked. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Hackett's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 April up to and including 22 April 2025 (3 days).

Mid,5-bk inr 1600,held up,made grnd

KOWHAI NUGGET - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

1x1,shffld,wd cvr 600,no final kick

KOWHAI NUGGET - when questioned regarding the performance driver R May advised the gelding had travelled well however had failed to respond when placed under pressure and he was disappointed with the effort.

Blew the start,tailed off,out of it

KOWHAI NUGGET - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

9th otr,4-bk,wd 900,prkd,ld,cut dwn

KOWHAI NUGGET - paced roughly near the 950m and raced wide without cover from the 900m.

8th otr,angled wd top,closed boldly

KOWHAI NUGGET - connections advised the gelding has had a knee treated since last racing. Paced roughly shortly after the start.

Eased,5bk otr,detachd,bt slow 1

4bk inr,off rear 600,waitd,imprvd

3rd,3bk inr,held up tn,short bid

Eased,4bk inr 1300,brk tn,distancd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4th,lckd whls,6th,3-bk inr,bold fin

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - locked wheels with GOORAMBAT ART which hung inwards racing into the first bend. Amateur driver C Negus admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home and then in a continuous manner. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

8th,4bk otr,hookd wd tn,battld wd

5bk inr,3bk otr 1000,off,smart wdst

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - a post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards questioned driver C Negus regarding the tactics she adopted passing the 1200m when electing not to shift wider when an opportunity existed. After hearing her explanation Stewards issued a charge under Rule 868(2) alleging she failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to win or obtain the best possible finishing place by failing to shift outwards near the 1200m to race in the one one position. Mrs Negus admitted the breach however during the course elected to change her plea and defend the charge with the matter being adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee until the NZ Metropolitan TC meeting on 19 April 2025.

5th inr,prkd,cvr,wd 600,ld,crunched

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - driver C Negus defended a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b) and (c) alleging she shifted outwards near the 1500m forcing FRANCO HOFFMAN to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mrs Negus the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.

6th pegs,5-bk 1700,bttld away mrks

3rd,3-bk inr 1600,bttld away in gap

Eased,4-6bk inr,detachd 500,fdd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - weakened from the 500m.

Eased,4-5bk otr,4-5wd tn,honest

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced four wide from the 700m.

Bk otr,last,angld trn,only batld

8th otr,wd rear bell,prkd,outkicked

VINRULES - paced roughly and raced wider on the track passing the 2200m.

7th,4bk otr 1000,detached tn,wilted

VINRULES - required assistance from a Starting Attendant prior to the start. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver A Edge. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened rounding the final bend. Mr Edge advised the removable deafeners did not activate due to the cord breaking.

8th otr,6-bk,wd cvr,wdr,wilted out

VINRULES - raced wide from the 1200m.

9th otr,flat 1200,folded,pulled up

VINRULES - over-raced middle stages. Weakened at the 1100m and was retired from the race. Driver J Dunn advised he believed the gelding had choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3bk otr,up,prkd 600,askd tn,tired

VINRULES - raced wide early.

Soon 5bk otr,thru mid tn,sound mid

VINRULES - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Close. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Slow,5bk otr,wd rear tn,unwound wd

6-5bk otr,angld wd,tried hard wd

VINRULES - raced wide early.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1100,off,dashd inr

VINRULES - trainer A Edge was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with removable deafeners and blinds which had not been notified. Came together with MEMPHIS BLASTER shortly after the start.

5th,4-bk inr,off,wdst tn,bttld away

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hung inwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with FOVEAUX GAMBLER despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1400m. After questioning drivers B Wilmott (GOORAMBAT ART), D Roberts (MOTOR MOUTH), A Edge (OFF THE EDGE) and reviewing the replays, it was established MOTOR MOUTH had shifted wider before GOORAMBAT ART reached its sulky wheel. It was also confirmed OFF THE EDGE moved outwards behind MOTOR MOUTH while racing to the inside of GOORAMBAT ART without forcing that runner wider. After considering the drivers' explanations, Stewards concluded no breach of the Push Out Rule had occurred and took no further action.

Eased,7th inr,off,wd cvr 550,strong

OFF THE EDGE - 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.

9th,6bk inr,rear tn,1-paced

OFF THE EDGE - raced wide early.

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

OFF THE EDGE - held up leaving the final bend.

Prkd,1x1 1700,off,useful mid

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

OFF THE EDGE - over-raced middle stages.

4-3bk otr,3wd tn,imprvd,peaked

7-6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,paddld wd

Eased,4bk otr,hookd wdst,smart

OFF THE EDGE - out of position at the start. Driver C Wigg was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Raced wide from the 600m.

Eased,6bk inr,5bk tn,pluggd inr

Up,prkd,3bk otr 1200,3wd cvr,ok

DESTINY DANCE - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards at various stages during the running.

Eased,4-8bk inr,rear otr,battld

DESTINY DANCE - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly at various stages throughout.

Lost ld dig,left prkd,ld 200,cut bk

4th,3-bk inr 1900,unable to run on

Wd,prkd,cvr 1850,off,no final dash

DESTINY DANCE - driver R Harrison advised she did not activate the hopple shorteners due to the gelding pacing roughly.

Blew the score-up,never a live hope

DESTINY DANCE - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk start,tacked on,rear inr,no zip

DESTINY DANCE - broke at the start losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Raced greenly racing over the crossing near the 2200m.

Brk,8th gap,never a live prospect

DESTINY DANCE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4-6bk otr,3wd rear 600,tired str

Eased,5bk inr,off rear,warmd up wd

DESTINY DANCE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Lay inwards near the 100m having to be straightened.