NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Ld out,dictated terms,hdd 150,solid

TRAIL BOSS - shifted inwards and struck the sulky wheel of MOUTON CADET after 200m and broke checking HUGO losing all chance. Driver J Morrison admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when allowing his runner to strike a wheel and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

3 & 4-bk inr,off,tidy late thru mid

Followd 1x1,angld tn,solid bid

7th otr,4-bk,wd 650,ld 200,run down

MOUTON CADET - over-raced early stages.

Up,cght prkd,1x1 700,1-paced str

MOUTON CADET - over-raced middle stages.

9th pegs,5-bk bell,heldup,bt slows

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

6th otr,3-bk,wd top,closed stoutly

MOUTON CADET - driver M Holbrough was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Gate spd,prkd,no cvr,tiring 350

MOUTON CADET - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

4-bk mrks,off,whacked away in gap

Eased,7th inr,rear,off,sound fin wd

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,wd 600,no pick-up

REGGIE GOLIGHTLY - weakened final bend.

Brk,rear inr,off,never a live hope

REGGIE GOLIGHTLY - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

Into trail early,flat 350,wknd out

REGGIE GOLIGHTLY - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards when weakening rounding the final bend striking track markers. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Prkd,into ld 1550,hdd top,no fight

REGGIE GOLIGHTLY - over-raced middle stages when leading. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed no abnormalities.

Speared to ld,keen,hdd 800m,folded

REGGIE GOLIGHTLY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was further examined prior to the start after warming up in an unfavourable manner and was cleared to start. Over-raced when leading. Weakened from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate with a good recovery. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

3-4-5bk inr,off rear tn,weakened

REGGIE GOLIGHTLY - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Gate spd,ld,tackld 500,bested tn

1x1-4bk otr 900,shuffld,bt slow 1

REGGIE GOLIGHTLY - crowded near the 1800m and then lay inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

8th inr,4-bk bell,off,steady in mid

10th inr,5-bk bell,whacked away gap

10th inr,4-bk bell,off,no final zip

DOCTOR TIM - weakened late in the run home.

6th otr,1x1 1650,off,ran on stoutly

Chkd & brk start,contained in rear

DOCTOR TIM - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and was slow to begin losing all chance.

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr 400,stout fin

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1100,ld,cut down

Eased,wd rear 1600,posted,folded up

DOCTOR TIM - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Raced wide without cover for a distance middle stages. Weakened approaching the final turn.

4th inr,4-bk 1600,off,no final kick

DOCTOR TIM - contacted a track marker entering the first bend after being placed in restricted room to the inside of HA'PENNY (E Johnson), which had also been momentarily crowded when racing to the inside of STEALERS WHEEL (P Ferguson) and FREDASTAIRE (S Abernethy). After reviewing all available footage, Stewards were unable to attribute responsibility for DOCTOR TIM and HA'PENNY being placed in restricted room to any one horse or driver, and accordingly took the matter no further. Over-raced briefly through the middle stages. Shifted outwards near the 1250m, momentarily forcing BLUE CHIP LOU (H Orange) to race wider on the track. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule and after viewing all available films established that driver M Hay had commenced his outward movement prior to BLUE CHIP LOU reaching his sulky wheel, and accordingly no further action was taken. Weakened leaving the final turn.

Brk,8th inr,4bk,blkd,tidy late(rel)

DOCTOR TIM - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 869(7B) alleging the gelding had gained an advantage by racing inside the final track marker prior to the passing lane. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and driver O Thornley, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and DOCTOR TIM was relegated to 5th placing. Miss Thornley admitted an associated charge in that she allowed her runner to improve inside a track marker in the run home thereby gaining an advantage. After hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Thornley's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 29 March up to and including 4 April 2026 (3 days).

Eased,5-bk otr,10th top,plggd away

SANTANNA MACH - raced wide early.

Left prkd the majority,effort told

VERDUCCI - over-raced when being restrained through the early stages. Hampered by a weakening runner and awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of SANTANNA MACH near the 500m. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver J Young-Grant advised the gelding had been unlucky in its most recent starts and she had altered its training regime throughout the week. She added the gelding had worked well in preparation for today's race in which it had received a run to suit with a clear run to the finish and she was not surprised by the result.

3-bk mrks,off top,bttld on solidly

5th,prkd,ld bell,hdd top,no answer

Eased,buried mrks,failed to run on

SANTANNA MACH - weakened final bend.

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,run down

Trld,3-bk,prkd 1300,cvr bell,steady

Nice trip otr,flat 400,whacked away

SANTANNA MACH - Weakened under pressure from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance, Driver H Orange stated that he could offer no tangible explanation for the below market expectation effort.

9th inr,4-bk bell,off,plggd in gap

SANTANNA MACH - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Into trail,3-bk 2000,off,steady mid

11th inr,5-bk bell,off,sound,no gap

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to the rear of the field. Held up late in the run home.

Brk score-up,out of action after

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

Blew the start,ouf of commission

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

Left prkd,cvr 1200,off,solid in gap

Bk otr,3w train,ok widest

Parkd,soon 1x1,honest chase

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - over-raced early stages.

Awkward,rear inr,off,wd cvr,sound

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - began awkwardly.

Last,3w train,widest,swept by late

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - raced wide with cover from the 900m. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Deep pegs,inside runs,batld

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - paced roughly final bend.

Eased,chkd,dist 6bk inr,battld inr

Eased,wd rear 700,made no headway

MOTOR MOUTH - over-raced early and middle stages. Raced wide from the 700m.

6th otr,4-bk,3-bk,wd cvr top,ran on

3 & 4-bk inr,carted,rear,stout wdst

MOTOR MOUTH - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,effort told

3rd,prkd,cvr 1200,drifting 600m out

MOTOR MOUTH - over-raced middle stages.

8th otr,5-bk,wdst top,charged late

MOTOR MOUTH - driver A Cameron was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,passed tired ones wd

MOTOR MOUTH - over-raced early and middle stages.

Wd,4-bk otr,wdst top,battled closer

MOTOR MOUTH - driver A Cameron was advised to start wider on the track when drawn unruly.

Prkd,ld,3-bk 1450,couldn't quicken

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened in the run home.

Soft trip mrks,under pressure 700m

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - weakened from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

6th,3-bk otr bell,on the drift 400m

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - crowded by an outside runner shortly after the start having to be steadied. Weakened final bend. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Held ld,claimed 500,couldn't stick

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - weakened from the 500m. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding. Driver J Buckland-Stevens was issued a warning for using her whip on a runner out of contention.

1x1,3-bk 1500,under pressure 700m

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - weakened final bend.

3-bk mrks,rough,held up,no pick-up

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend and early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised the gelding had been striking a knee in the early stages.

Gun run mrks,flat 400,never sparked

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - hung inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver J Buckland-Stevens 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 leaving the final bend and early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

3rd,3-bk inr 1500,held up,no pickup

OFF THE EDGE - over-raced in the score up and became awkwardly positioned inside the gate having to be restrained. Attempted a marginal run to the inside of CHANGEFORTHEBETA near the 250m contacting that runner's sulky wheel and then struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane hampering DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR which had to be steadied and paced roughly for a distance. Driver A Edge was issued a warning for contacting a wheel and a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for contacting a track marker.

7-8bk otr,on retreat 500,no hope

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - weakened final bend.

Prkd,ld,trld 1800,thru,stout on inr

Easy ld,dictated terms,cut dwn 100m

Trld,3-bk 1300,whacked away on inr

Sped to ld,trld 1850,worked on,wknd

LORD MUDRICK - weakened from the 400m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver C Butt advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

Sped to ld,attckd,mastered last 50m

Ld out,trld 1500,flat top,drppd out

Ld out,trld 1700,flat 400,drppd out

LORD MUDRICK - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Wd,made ld,trld 1400,no final punch

Sped to ld,trld 1300,flat 500,faded

LORD MUDRICK - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of trainer C Butt revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery.

Wd,1x1,3-bk 1250,carted,no pick-up

LORD MUDRICK - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

Eased,buried mrks,failed to sight

LORD MUDRICK - weakened final bend.

Wd,3-bk inr 1700,off 300,bttld well

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - held up early in the run home.

Up,prkd,4th,4bk inr,no threat inr

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained.

Soon prkd,no cvr,urgd 500,wiltd

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - shifted outwards as the start was effected hampering outside runner.

Wd,prkd,lost ld dig,beaten 600m out

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - weakened final bend

Sped to ld,set terms,hdd 200m,stuck

Ld out,trld 2300,urged top,bttld on

Ld out,trld 1250,thru,no final kick

Soon ld,dictated terms,hdd 300m out

Nice trip otr,peeled,ran on solidly

Wd cvr,prkd,cvr 1300,off,no pickup

HES SANTAS EXCUSE - raced wide early.

10th otr,held up top,angled,late wd

HARRY BELAFONTE - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Blew the score-up,never a factor

HARRY BELAFONTE - broke in the score up losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Brk at dispatch,tailed off,no hope

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

5bk inr,buried inr tn,battld away

HARRY BELAFONTE - held up final bend.

Wd,prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd top,closed well

Brk start,rear mrks,beat stragglers

HARRY BELAFONTE - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced final bend.

8th otr,3-bk 2200,wdst top,fght on

HARRY BELAFONTE - when questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

5-4bk otr,3wd cvr 650,off,smart mid

Prkd,into ld 2100,dictated,run down