NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Deep pegs,off trn,bk in,battld

ELIZABETH HILL - weakened over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the performance driver J Cox advised he was disappointed with the run and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.

Brk start,brk again,no hope after

ELIZABETH HILL - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered racing into the first bend and broke losing all chance.

Soon 3bk inr,prkd 600,steady mid

ELIZABETH HILL - hung inwards throughout the run home.

Eased,5bk otr,well bk,never fired

ELIZABETH HILL - weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the filly had raced lethargically throughout and been disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with some foot soreness. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Nursed away,soon brk,distant

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

1x1,4bk otr 700,wd tn,unleashed

MARKTHEWARRIOR - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver M Williamson advised that the gelding was suited by the return to mobile racing.

Slow,brk 2200,distanced afterwards

MARKTHEWARRIOR - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Brk badly start,no hope after

MARKTHEWARRIOR - broke at the start losing all chance.

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,steady mid-wd

GEORGE ELIOT - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Grant. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Struck the sulky wheel of BUFFY NORTHSTAINS near the 600m when shifting ground outwards and trotted roughly losing ground. Mr Grant admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident when shifting ground. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250. Held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home. Came together with MARKTHEWARRIOR near the 100m.

4-5bk otr,thru mid tn,fair,brk 200

MARKTHEWARRIOR - broke near the 200m losing all chance.

Led,trld 2000,took lane,sound inr

MM SUNSHINE - crowded by an outside runner late in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr 1800,off,handy inr

3rd,3-4bk inr,off tn,handy in mid

MM SUNSHINE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 450m.

Trld the trip,thru,short bid inr

MM SUNSHINE - lay inwards rounding the final bend and struck a track marker. Shifted ground inwards near the 150m resulting in MOSES striking a track marker. Driver R Holmes was warned to maintain a straight course in the run home once he has established his run.

Parkd,shffld mid,thru mid,fair

MM SUNSHINE - raced wide early.

7th,1x1-3bk otr,4bk,off,steady

MM SUNSHINE - lay outwards at various stages throughout. Hampered final bend by a weakening runner.

Brk start,never close afterwards

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer B Butt.

4bk otr,up,1x1 1100,waitd,sharp mid

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - held up early in the run home. Driver B Butt 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 in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

Brk badly early,out of commission

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - broke shortly after the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk,6bk otr,3wd,postd,battling tn

MARTHA STUART - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced for a distance passing the 1400m. Raced wide from the 1200m.

Prkd,no cvr,up,ld 600,swampd tn

MARTHA STUART - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Thru,3bk inr,off tn,offered little

MARTHA STUART - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the first bend.

3-4-5bk inr,6bk 1100,3wd,battld

MARTHA STUART - briefly crowded racing into the first bend by an outside runner. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m. Weakened final bend.

Up,ld,trld 1200,thru,led,cght 50

4th,4bk inr,held up tn,bt slows

MARTHA STUART - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend. Held up early in the run home.

3rd,trld,held up tn,imprvd inr

Gate spd,ld,held ld,fght,hdd 100

Gate spd,ld 1700,askd,held them

CLYDE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D Williamson advised the gelding had appreciated a drop back in class today compared to recent racing.

5-4-3bk otr,4bk tn,sound mid

CLYDE - connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing. Permission was granted for the horse to race in alternative colours. Lay inwards rounding the bends losing ground.

3-5bk inr,flat 450,battled inr

CLYDE - began awkwardly. Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 2100m.

Brk,5bk inr,4bk otr 700,battld inr

CLYDE - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1400m.

Brk,8th,3bk otr,held up,pluggd

MISSALYSSA - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 50m.

Up,ld 2200,trld 1000,no threat inr

MISSALYSSA - weakened leaving the final bend.

3-4-5bk otr,chkd/brk 550,good at bk

MISSALYSSA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m.

5th,4-5bk inr,3wd cvr tn,good at bk

4th,trld-3bk inr,4bk,off,imprvd mid

MISSALYSSA - held up rounding the final bend.

5th,5bk inr,held up wd,cheeky wd

MIXED FAITH - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking a track marker. Held up final bend. Trotted roughly and broke just prior to the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(5) against 2nd placing being awarded alleging the gelding was lapped on by AROHA KENNY, THE BLOSS and MISSALYSSA at the finish. After viewing the replays driver B Williamson did not contest the protest and MIXED FAITH was relegated to 5th placing by the Stewards.

5bk otr,3wd,prkd-1x1,off,steady

MOSES - trotted roughly in the run home.

Brk start,forlorn chase afterwards

MOSES - broke at the start losing all chance.

3bk otr-1x1,peeld wd,strong,cght

MOSES - hampered by a breaking runner near the 450m. Trotted roughly early in the run home.

Up,ld,trld 1400,thru,got there 50

MOSES - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,6bk otr,prkd 1200,fght,brk

MOSES - broke after 100m losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1900m. Broke again passing the 200m losing its chance.

Led,trld,off 400,held up,forgive

MISS YO - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Gate spd,ld bid,prkd,felt pinch tn

MISS YO - unsuccessfully challenged for the lead for a short distance passing the 1500m. Raced keenly through the middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised that after being unable to obtain the lead the effort had taken its toll. Trainer J Harrington advised the mare had been unsuited to racing in the parked position. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Gate spd,trld,thru,tried hard inr

4-3bk otr,1x1 1000,off,dashd best

MISS YO - briefly hampered late in the score up by a breaking runner.

Eased,7bk otr,hookd wdst,honest

Gate spd,ld 1500,fght,cght 100

3-4bk inr,held up tn,lackd gaps

GEORGE ELIOT - held up final bend. Hung outwards in the run home and was unable to be shifted into the available passing lane despite the efforts of driver R Close.

4-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,kept coming

GEORGE ELIOT - lay outwards throughout the run home.

3-5bk otr,3wd 800,loomd,solid wd

GEORGE ELIOT - Stewards questioned driver R Close regarding his lack of vigour over the concluding stages and after hearing his explanation issued a charge under Rule 868(3) alleging he failed to drive the mare out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing 3rd. Mr Close advised he would be defending the charge and the hearing was adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee sine die.

Led,trld 2200,off tn,dashed away

GEORGE ELIOT - hung outwards throughout the run home and shifted up the track despite the efforts of driver J Morrison.

4bk otr,hooked wdst tn,sound wd

3-4bk otr,4wd mid-pack tn,smart