NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

13th inr,off,bt stragglers on mrks

Wd,prkd,cvr 1500,3-bk,no pick-up

MELTON ENFORCER - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance and the tactics he adopted in the early stages when contesting for the lead, co-trainer/driver S Iremonger advised that due to recent performances and a better draw today, he elected to attempt to race in a more forward position however when he was unable to obtain the lead the horse had commenced to over-race with the effort taking its toll. After considering his explanation and the distance he had challenged for the lead which was not excessive, Stewards took the matter no further other than to remind Mr Iremonger not to drive in a manner which could leave him open to query. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery and lameness in the right front leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Eased,6-bk otr,off,failed to run on

9th otr,4-bk 1500,off top,bttld on

Gate speed to ld,claimed 700,folded

MELTON ENFORCER - the offside breast plate strap became detached during the middle stages after the clip malfunctioned. Weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

1x1,3-bk 1450,carted,rear,drppd out

MELTON ENFORCER - hampered near the 800m. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Trainer/Driver J Abernethy advised after being hampered near the 800m the gelding had raced lethargically.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,bttld away in mid

MELTON ENFORCER - over-raced middle stages.

4th,1x1,trld 600,thru,strong effort

4th,1x1,3-bk 950,failed to quicken

LILY'S A STAR - weakened in the run home.

6-7bk otr,3wd cvr,tried hard mid

LILY'S A STAR - raced wide with cover from the 1050m.

Eased,10th otr,wd cvr 550,bold wdr

Prkd,pshd to ld bell,hdd tn,no more

LILY'S A STAR - gave ground late in the run home.

4th,4-bk inr,1x1,wd 600,ld,cut down

Eased,4-bk otr,wdst tn,sound effort

Eased,found 1x1,off tn,no threat

Eased,3-5bk otr,4bk 700,off,steady

Eased,3bk otr-prkd,askd tn,pluggd

Eased,rear inr,off,no gaps,had more

AR GEE RULZ - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Chkd,held up rear top,tidy inr,blkd

AR GEE RULZ - checked by an outside runner racing into the first bend having to be steadied. Held up for the majority of the run home.

4th inr,4-bk 1600,held up,late mrks

AR GEE RULZ - held up early in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1550,thru,strong on inr

Nice trip otr,wd 450,fght on in gap

8th otr,4-bk,wd 450,bttld away gap

4-6bk otr,sent 3wd 450,smart mid

AR GEE RULZ - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,too slippery

Eased,9th otr,5-bk,wd 450,fght well

Held ld,eyed,hdd top,no response

AR GEE RULZ - over-raced early stages when being restrained in an attempt to obtain cover. Weakened early in the run home.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1300,couldn't stick

BELMONT VALOR - raced wide early.

Brk,5bk inr 1600,held up,sound mid

BELMONT VALOR - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Eased,rear inr,5-bk,blkd,off,useful

BELMONT VALOR - hampered by weakening runner passing the 500m. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Cut breeze thru'out,fght best late

Left prkd,trld 500,off,gritty claim

6th otr,1x1 1650,3-bk,held up,plggd

BELMONT VALOR - held up for a distance passing the 600m.

7th otr,wd cvr,prkd 950,btn 400 out

BELMONT VALOR - weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver G Thornley advised the gelding had worked hard in the middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

6th,3bk otr 1600-tn,wdr tn,sound

BELMONT VALOR - hung inwards in the run home causing driver G Thornley some difficulty. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

12th otr,7-bk bell,bt slows on mrks

11th otr,6-bk,send wd 450,solid fin

Held ld,hassld,swamped 200,fdd

3bk otr,sent 3wd 600,fght,faded

STAR ON THE ROCKS - raced wide from the 700m.

Speared to ld,set terms,gunned down

5th inr,5-bk bell,off 400,bold wdst

STAR ON THE ROCKS - lay inwards in the run home having to be corrected by driver S Thornley.

Eased,rear,5bk inr,flat tn,honest

8th otr,wd 1300,prkd,jostled,wilted

There was a delay to the start due to STAR ON THE ROCKS being fractious with all runners being turned out of line. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Ld,trld 2000,3-bk,plggd,flat tyre

STAR ON THE ROCKS - driver S Thornley reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre racing into the first bend.

Sped to ld,taken on 1000,hdd,wilted

STAR ON THE ROCKS - weakened leaving the final bend.

Gate spd,ld 1800-tn,hdd tn,tired

STAR ON THE ROCKS - paced roughly in the early stages having to be steadied.

4-6bk inr,5bk otr,detachd tn,pluggd

STAR ON THE ROCKS - over-raced early stages. Paced roughly rounding the final bend and lay inwards striking a track marker.

Eased,rear of bunch,failed to spark

MATAI HARRY - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,wdr,no pick-up

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,flat 400,1-paced

Gate spd,prkd,no peace,tiring tn

MATAI HARRY - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3wd,prkd 1900-tn,askd,dug in ok

MATAI HARRY - raced wide early.

Prkd,1x1 1300,3bk tn,steady mid

6bk otr,3wd cvr 700,warmd up wd

5-6bk otr,wdst and rear tn,no dash

4bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght,led,nabbd

MATAI HARRY - driver W House was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3bk otr,4bk 850,held up tn,steady

MATAI HARRY - held up early in the run home.

3bk otr,urged rear tn,no punch

KIRKMAN - weakened early in the run home.

4 & 5-bk mrks,under pressure 600m

KIRKMAN - weakened from the 600m.

Chkd,10th inr,6-bk,couldn't keep up

KIRKMAN - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Weakened leaving the final bend. Driver T Chmiel was issued a warning for using his whip on a runner out of contention.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,waitd,pluggd

1x1,prkd,into ld 1700,too many guns

KIRKMAN - connections advised 3 February the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.

3-4bk inr,held up tn,handy up inr

KIRKMAN - held up early in the run home. Driver T Chmiel advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

3bk otr,5bk 800,imprvd in gaps mid

SHARE A DREAM - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

7th inr,6-bk 1250,held up,plggd on

SHARE A DREAM - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

10th otr,5-bk 1000,off,blkd,late wd

SHARE A DREAM - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home. Paced roughly near the 200m.

Bk otr,weavd 500,ran on wide

SHARE A DREAM - awkwardly placed near the sulky wheel of FOREVER ARDEN leaving the final bend.

Soon 4pegs,angld off,tidy chase

SHARE A DREAM - awkwardly placed to the inside of RISING STORM near the 300m having to be steadied.

Mid,into 1x1,ran on ok

Bk otr,last,angld wide,ran on well

Trail,3bk,off turn,batld away

SHARE A DREAM - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Eased,7-8bk otr,flat on inr tn,fdd

SHARE A DREAM - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing. Connections advised they would give consideration to sending the horse for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery.

Cght 3wd,4bk inr,off 600,sound wd

BRANDI SNAPP - raced wide early. Hampered by an outside runner near the 1400m. Held up early in the run home.

12th otr,6-bk 1000,off,bttld on gap

5th inr,4-bk 1600,off,no final kick

Brk start,rear to trn,passed slows

There was a delay to the start due to BRANDI SNAPP requiring a change of sulky.

3wd,prkd 1500,fght gamely,wiltd

Gate spd,led,set terms,held best

BRANDI SNAPP - over-raced middle stages.

Found 1x1,off tn,unleashed in mid

Wd,rolled to ld 1650,hdd 600,folded

SCARLETT'S LEGACY - raced wide early. Weakened final bend and lay inwards striking track markers. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Butt advised the mare had over-raced and been striking the sulky wheel discs. A post race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate.

Made ld,3-bk 1900,thru,whacked away

7th otr,4-bk 1300,wd top,no pick-up

8th otr,3-bk 900,wdst top,sound fin

5-6bk inr,off rear 400,honest wd

4-6bk otr,buried inr tn,steady mid

Last,angld wide,ok,too far awy

1x1,3-bk 1400,wd 450,bttld solidly

Wd,eased,tailed off in rear,no hope

LORD FANTASY - raced wide early. Weakened from the 1000m. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Holbrough advised the gelding had raced lethargically after being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

Cght wd,up prkd 1400,couldn't stick

NOT OVER - raced wide from the 1100m. Briefly locked wheels with LORD FANTASY near the 350m.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,bttld solidly

Ld out,trld bell,thru,no final kick

LORD FANTASY - shifted inwards approaching the first bend when not sufficiently clear, placing STYLE COUNCIL in restricted room. Driver T Duley was issued a warning for the manner in which she drove at this stage of the race. Gave ground late in the run home.

Soft trip inr,thru,bttld on solidly

Chkd early,3 & 4-bk mrks,plggd away

LORD FANTASY - severely checked by a breaking runner after 150m.

Mid,soon parkd,flat tn,fadd

LORD FANTASY - over-raced early stages.

Last,flat turn,only batld home

LORD FANTASY - weakened final bend.