NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Trld,chkd,4bk inr,off,blkd,late mid

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.

3wd,prkd 1500,fght tn,swampd,ok

HUGO - raced wide early.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,sound

HUGO - raced wide from the 1050m.

4bk otr,waitd,wdr tn,solid mid

HUGO - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,wd 800,prkd,ld top,eyed,gallant

6th inr,4-bk,off,5w 600,closed hard

Eased,3 & 4w rear 450,steady effort

5-bk otr,4-bk,wd,prkd 1500,bttld on

Gate spd,ld,trld 1950,off tn,sound

9th otr,4bk,off,held up,late dig wd

6th,wd cvr,prkd,lost ld dig,ld,cght

Held ld,dictated terms,too powerful

Off pegs,prkd,ld 1900,mastered late

1x1,3-bk 1500,wdst top,lacked dash

Wd,3-bk otr,4-bk,wd top,bold fin

Cut breeze the majority,tried hard

Eased,wd 9th,prkd 1350,outkicked

Wd,parkd,1x1,1x2,only batld

BROOKIES PLAYER - raced wide until reaching the parked position passing the 1400m.

Last,chkd&brk,chkd&brk again

BROOKIES PLAYER - raced wide early. Jostled for a position with JUST LIKE JAGGER for a distance passing the 1800m. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1700m. Weakened from the 400m.

Wrkd to ld,joined 200,hdd,fght hard

9th otr,5-bk bell,wd 550,wdr,steady

FUSION REACTOR - raced wide from the 500m.

Held ld,allowed terms,stung shadows

Wd,eased,wd rear 1000,prkd,stuck on

Easd,6bk otr,thru mid rear tn,ok

Eased,5bk inr,buried tn,sound inr

3bk otr,held up tn,steady in mid

FUSION REACTOR - held up final bend and early in the run home.

Up,trld,3bk inr 700,chased well inr

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 400,bttld well

FUSION REACTOR - held up leaving the final bend.

6th otr,1x1 1600,off,bttld solidly

FUSION REACTOR - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. Driver S Murtha was issued a warning.

Speared to ld,hdd top,fght on well

Wd,eased,wd cvr 11th,wdr,bttld well

FLO MOTION - raced wide with cover throughout. Lay inwards in the run home.

Wd,up prkd 1650,ld 600,gobbled up

Prkd,into ld 1700,swamped 200m out

FLO MOTION - driver D Roberts was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Across to trail early,thru,best ibn

FLO MOTION - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver S Thornley advised the mare had worked hard at its last start to maintain the lead on a wet grass track with the effort taking its toll and had received an economical run tonight when saved for one run.

Held ld,dictated terms,hdd 200m out

Brk hopelessly early,pulled up

FLO MOTION - broke after 200m hampering trailing runners losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Brk early,rear inr,off,never ran on

FLO MOTION - broke shortly after the start checking inside and trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Wd,up prkd 1300,outkicked in str

FLO MOTION - raced wide early.

Gt spd,led,slow,joind,fght ok

FLO MOTION - lay outwards leaving the final bend.

8th otr,3-bk 1150,wd cvr 600,stout

Eased,5-bk inr,off,wd cvr,wdr,tidy

MR CASH MAN - raced wide with cover from the 900m.

Parkd,1x1,only batld

Trail,3bk 500,tidy chase

Bk otr,angld turn,ok fin wider

Soon 1x1,out 600,solid chase

Bk otr,3w train,widr,tidy chase

MR CASH MAN - raced three wide with cover from the 1200m.

5th,prkd 2100,3-bk bell,wd tn,solid

Bk otr,3w solo bell,effort told

MR CASH MAN - raced three wide from the 1400m.

6th inr,3-bk,held up,charged on inr

JACK'S EYRE - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.

4-bk mrks to trn,held up,sound fin

JACK'S EYRE - briefly raced in restricted room entering the first bend when shifting ground inwards simultaneously to MONKEE MAJOR. Held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1600.,held up,no late zip

Held ld,allowed terms,cght shadows

Prkd,3bk otr 1900,off 350,steady

JACK'S EYRE - paced roughly and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of AMICI rounding the final bend resulting in trailing runners being checked. Stewards questioned drivers B Hope (JACK'S EYRE) and J Dunn (AMICI) regarding this incident. It was established that Mr Dunn had attempted to shift AMICI wider on the track prior to UKRAINE improving to his outside however due to the speed of that runner, he elected not to continue his outward movement to avoid the risk of locking wheels. This resulted in a slight easing of the pace, with JACK'S EYRE becoming awkwardly placed behind AMICI having to be steadied. After considering the explanation of both drivers and viewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied that no one horse or driver was solely at fault and accordingly no further action was taken.

Gun run mrks,thru,too many barrels

Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout on inr

JACK'S EYRE - additional seat padding came adrift near the 650m and fell to the track. It was established that this gear had been sufficiently taped prior to coming adrift with no further action deemed necessary.

10th otr,wd cvr 1050,4w 700,kept on

JACK'S EYRE - raced wide from the 1000m.

Gun run mrks,off top,chased stoutly

7th otr,4-bk,wd 625m,bttld on well

6th,3bk otr,1x1 500,held up,pluggd

BETTERWITHBLING - held up leaving the final bend.

Eased,wd cvr 13th,wdst top,tidy fin

BETTERWITHBLING - out of position at the start. Driver T Borcoskie was issued a warning. Raced wide with cover from the 900m.

Soon trld,off tn,kept coming,just

BETTERWITHBLING - driver J Dunn was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Eased,5-bk otr 1300,4w cvr,late dig

BETTERWITHBLING - raced wide final bend.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr rear 800,strong

BETTERWITHBLING - crowded by an outside runner shortly after the start having to be steadied. Raced wide with cover from the 800m.

7th otr,wd 1400,prkd,4th top,steady

8th otr,4-bk,wd top,bttld on in gap

Wd,eased,buried inr,off,sound mid

BETTERWITHBLING - raced wide early.

Gun run mrks,flat top,whacked away

Blew the start badly,out of action

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

3-4bk inr,thru tn,no pick-up inr

9th,5-bk inr,held up rear,slick mid

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.

1x1,3-bk 1300,held up,bttld away wd

VERDUCCI - held up final bend.

4th inr,3-bk 1600,held up,tidy mrks

VERDUCCI - held up final bend.

5th inr,3-bk 2200,drifting 700m out

VERDUCCI - lay inwards and struck a track marker leaving the final bend.

7th otr,4-bk bell,off,never ran on

Esed,rear inr,off,1x1,wd 400,no zip

VERDUCCI - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened early in the run home.

Trld out,4-bk 2000,off,whacked away

Ld out,3-bk 1600,thru,fght well inr

Wd,eased,wd cvr,posted,beat slows

REMISSION - raced wide throughout. Over-raced through the middle stages when attempting to be restrained to the rear of the field.

1x1-3bk otr,loomed wd,solid wd

5bk inr,off rear 500,sound bid wd

3wd,easd,6bk otr,shuffld,few gaps

REMISSION - raced wide early.

4-5bk inr,3bk otr,flat,retreated tn

REMISSION - weakened final bend.

Brk run-up,rear inr,off,ran on wdst

REMISSION - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Eased,5bk otr,brk 550,detached

REMISSION - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again near the 550m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the mare.

Wd,prkd 1400,1x1 800,never ran on

REMISSION - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

8th otr,4-bk 1200,off,beat slows wd

Soon 4pegs,last 400,ok at rear

Straight to ld,allowed terms,too gd

Gate spd,ld 1700,fght hard,nabbd

Nice sit otr,4th gap top,bttld away

MOONLITE CC - paced roughly rounding the first bend. Again paced roughly final bend.

Brk start,tailed off,brk 1300m,done

MOONLITE CC - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 1300m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

Wd mid,up prkd 950,fght on solidly

LASA - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 900m.

Gate spd,led,kickd clr tn,just cght

Soon ld,allowed terms,held grimly

LASA - connections advised Stewards the gelding has been treated for muscle tie up since last racing.

Brk,wd,up prkd 1250,ld top,cut down

LASA - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

1x1,prkd 1650,ld tn,flat tyre,faded

LASA - broke briefly near the 450m hampering trailing runners with the trailing SWEET WILLOW contacting the sulky wheel. Driver C Dalgety reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre.

10th inr,6-bk,off top,bt stragglers

Eased,rear otr,beat stragglers inr

LASA - paced roughly for a distance passing the 1200m.

5bk otr,3wd,postd there,gone tn

A false start was declared after LASA became fractious with the sulky shaft becoming caught over the gelding's back. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Wd,prkd,cvr 950,held up,fght mid

SALUTE - raced wide early. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Eased,5 & 6-bk otr,wdst top,belated

SALUTE - raced wide early. Junior driver H Douglas (assisted by J Dunn) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly racing into the first bend by shifting inwards checking AR GEE RULZ which had to be restrained. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,sound on inr

SALUTE - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1500,held up,wd,no dash

SALUTE - raced wide early. Over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover passing the 1400m. Weakened over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson could offer no explanation.

Chkd,landed 1x1,off,fght on solidly

SALUTE - hampered by a breaking runner after 200m.

Chkd,buried inr,off,wdst,bttld on

SALUTE - checked by a breaking runner after 150m.

Led,trail,shffld 4bk,off tn,solid

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,fght well

SALUTE - over-raced early stages.

Soon trld,3bk inr 1100,waitd,sound

DAWN TO DARK - held up final bend.

1x1,3-bk,4-bk 950,held up,bttld on

DAWN TO DARK - held up early in the run home.

11th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 400,bttld away

Brk,rear inr,off,failed to quicken

DAWN TO DARK - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

4-bk otr,wd 1050,4th top,outkicked

DAWN TO DARK - raced wide from the 1000m.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr top,stout

Brk early,10th otr,wd cvr rear,plgd

DAWN TO DARK - broke racing into the first bend when to the outside of ZARLINI checking trailing runners losing ground. Stewards questioned drivers B Hope (ZARLINI) and S Ottley (DAWN TO DARK) regarding this incident where it was established that both runners had shifted ground simultaneously and jostled for a short distance in an attempt to obtain a position in the running line behind HUGO. After viewing the replays and considering both drivers explanation, Stewards were satisfied no one horse or driver was at fault and accordingly took the matter no further. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

12th otr,6-bk,rear top,bttld closer

DAWN TO DARK - hampered near the 1600m.

Gt spd,led,flat turn,folded

DAWN TO DARK - broke in the initial stages of the score up however was in position at the start. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Pshd along to ld,set terms,run down

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - driver J Morrison was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,off,held up,no spark

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - out of position at the start. Driver J Morrison was issued a warning. Held up leaving the final bend.

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr top,no pick-up

Trld,3-bk 1100,off,ran home soundly

4th,prkd 1200,1x1 700,sound mid

4bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,no threat wd

4bk otr,5bk 800,wd rear tn,pluggd

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C DeFilippi. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed an irritation in the eye area which was treated.

Made ld,trld 1500,thru,chall,too gd

PATIRO - hampered when DONTTELLTHEBOYS shifted inwards near the 150m and raced inside a track marker.