NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

4-5bk inr,4bk otr 600,held up,tidy

HIT THE BEACH - held up final bend. Driver C DeFilippi defended 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 evidence from Stewards and Mr DeFilippi the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr DeFilippi's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 5 July up to and including 12 July 2024 (2 days).

6th,1x1,prkd,trld 400,very brave

HIT THE BEACH - driver C DeFilippi was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

1x1,4bk otr 800,angld tn,imprvd mid

1x1-3bk otr,4bk 800,3wd 350,steady

HIT THE BEACH - driver R Alfeld was warned for the manner in which he drove after 200m when crowding an inside runner.

4bk otr,5bk 900,wdst rear tn,steady

4pegs,off trn,nice fin mid

MAGIC SIGN - placed in restricted room by an inside runner near the 300m.

7th,deep pegs,last turn,solid late

MAGIC SIGN - broke briefly after 140m. Held up final bend. Lost the near front plate during the running.

Cgt wide,parkd,faded in strgt

MAGIC SIGN - raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 1500m.

Soon 5pegs,off turn,broke,out

MAGIC SIGN - out of position at the start. Junior driver H Douglas was issued with a warning. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. Stewards spoke with Mr Douglas, assisted by trainer J Douglas regarding this, where it was established MAGIC SIGN had broken free of interference. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Bk,broke 1800,detached after

MAGIC SIGN - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wide cvr,parkd,1x1,out 400,game

MAGIC SIGN - raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 1400m.

7th,4bk inr,off 400,held up,big inr

HI HOPES - held up final bend and until late in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the mare had been better suited to racing with cover and was down in grade from recent starts.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,fading 400

HI HOPES - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners and struck several track markers. Driver S Hill was issued a warning.

Eased,6bk otr,4bk inr,3wd cvr,sound

Ld,trld,ld,trld 1200,thru,handy inr

HI HOPES - hung outwards throughout the run home.

3-4bk inr,3bk tn,imprvd in gaps

MILLWOOD GODDESS - Stewards questioned driver J Dunn regarding the tactics he adopted in the early stages when HI HOPES was able to shift inwards ahead of his runner. Mr Dunn advised that after initially urging his horse forward with the whip the mare had paced roughly and had hung outwards resulting in him having to steady his horse. After considering Mr Dunn's explanation which was supported by the video replays, Stewards took the matter no further.

Brk,11th,6bk otr,held up,imprvd mid

HI HOPES - broke at the start losing ground. Held up middle and late stages of the run home. Junior driver S Hill advised he did not activate the removable deafeners as a result. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of slight muscle tie up. Stewards questioned Mr Hill (assisted by M Williamson) regarding his decision to shift inwards near the 300m which resulted in his runner being held up over the concluding stages. After hearing his explanation Stewards issued a charge under Rule 868(2) alleging he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to win or obtain the best possible placing with Mr Hill defending the breach. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

Led,trld 1800,3bk 600,wilted badly

DON JUAN - over-raced early. Junior driver M Holbrough (assisted by M Purvis) defended 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 in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Miss Holbrough's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 12 July 2024 (3 days).

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,nvr clear

DON JUAN - held up final bend and again late in the run home.

Up,ld 1800,slippd clr tn,held well

3bk inr the trip,off tn,imprvd mid

6-7bk inr,6bk otr,wdst tn,handy wd

DON JUAN - broke briefly in the score up however was in position at the start. Junior driver M Holbrough (assisted by M Williamson) 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 in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Holbrough's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 9 June up to and including 21 June 2024 (3 days).

1x1,prkd 1300,up,ld 200,bested

DON JUAN - junior driver M Holbrough (assisted by M Purvis) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Holbrough's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 2 June up to and including 9 June 2024 (2 days).

1x1-3bk otr,waited,imprvd thru mid

5-4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,chased hard

SARGENT BEST - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Eased,5-4bk otr,angld,useful wdst

SARGENT BEST - out of position at the start. Driver C Wigg was issued a warning. Ms Wigg will be spoken to in the coming days regarding the manner in which she used her whip in the run home.

4th,4pegs,only battld up innr

SARGENT BEST - tangled away.

4-3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,strong mid

7th,4bk inr,3bk otr,chased hard wd

SARGENT BEST - out of position at the start. Junior driver C Williamson was issued a warning. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.

3bk inr,4bk 1300,held up,steady mid

WOLF OF WALL STREET - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

3bk otr-1x1,3bk 600,never fired

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages. Shifted inwards near the 300m and struck the sulky wheel of WOLF OF WALL STREET. Driver B Hope was issued a warning. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful there had been no consequential effects.

4-5bk inr,off mid tn,handy in mid

2nd,prkd 1500,urgd tn,fght,peakd

3-4bk inr,4bk otr,wd cvr,smart wd

Prkd-4bk otr 1200,battld wd tn,fdd

WOLF OF WALL STREET - hampered near the 350m.

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,honest mid

STAR MAGIC - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Driver K Newman was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4bk otr,3wd,1x1-prkd,2nd tn,gritty

5bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,led tn,classy

STAR MAGIC - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver G Smith advised the gelding had benefited from a brief freshen up after feeling the effects of recent racing and had been working well in preparation for today's race.

Trld the trip,waited,thru,one-paced

STAR MAGIC - lay outwards rounding the final bend.

4-3bk otr,held up tn,sound mid

3bk otr,up 3wd 600,no punch mid

STAR MAGIC - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

1x1-3bk otr,1x1,prkd,up,toughest

6bk otr,up,prkd 800,ld 500,hdd,fght

WESTAR MOLLY - connections advised Stewards the mare has had a hock treated since last racing.

1x1-4bk otr 700,angld,dashed wd

4bk inr,off tn,held up,imprvd,tight

WESTAR MOLLY - held up throughout the run home. Driver B Hope advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Mid otr,3w cvr,only battld

WESTAR MOLLY - raced three wide through the middle stages. Placed in restricted room when weakening near the 400m when SHERWOOD MAGGIE momentarily shifted ground outwards. Stewards spoke with drivers H Douglas (WESTAR MOLLY) and J Cox (SHERWOOD MAGGIE) where it was established that SHERWOOD MAGGIE shifted outwards from the running line to obtain clear racing room simultaneous to JENNY GUMP shifting inwards from the three wide line resulting in WESTAR MOLLY being tightened for racing room and hampering a trailing runner. Mr Douglas confirmed there were no consequential effects to his runner. Notwithstanding this J Cox was issued with a warning for the manner he shifted ground.

4pegs thrghout,off trn,ran on ok

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,1x1 tn,shot thru

BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Up,ld,trld 1200,held up 600-tn,good

BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Prkd,3bk inr,1x1 900,off,honest,fdd

BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - raced wide early. Driver W Rich defended a breach of Rule 869(5) in that he half carted for a distance passing the 1400m resulting in trailing runners being hampered near the 1200m. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Rich the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Rich's Amateur driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 23 June up to and including 23 July 2024 (1 month). Stewards also issued a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging that Mr Rich used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing from Stewards and Mr Rich, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the charge and Mr Rich's Amateur driver's licence was suspended from 24 July up to and including 23 August 2024 (1 month).

Ld-3bk inr,cartd 600,off,tight,tidy

BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - hampered by a weakening runner near the 900m. Held up until late in the run home.

4bk inr,held up tn,steady whn clr

3bk inr,4bk 700,3bk tn,held up,ok

BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - held up final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr 1300,pluggd

ROLLWITHIT - over-raced middle stages.

Prkd,lost ld dig,trld 1650,off,fght

PIIKI WHARA - unable to hold the back of CHANGEAROUND despite the efforts of driver F Schumacher near the 1800m which enabled ROLLWITHIT to shift down to fill that position. Held up final bend and early in the run home.

3bk otr-1x1,3bk 800,prkd,kickd away

SIR MONTY - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer G Turner advised the gelding had raced without luck at its last start and had benefited from an improved barrier draw. Mr Turner added that the gelding had been working well in preparation for today's race and he had been confident of a forward showing.

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,4bk tn,pluggd

SIR MONTY - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Thru,5-6bk otr,angld,steady wd

SIR MONTY - crowded by an outside runner shortly after the start.

6bk inr,off 400,whacked away mid

5bk inr,4bk otr 1300,steady mid

4-5bk inr,held up,weaved well inr

4bk otr,3wd cvr,ld 600,fght,bestd

Prkd,up,ld 1200,dug in,hdd 100

4bk otr,3wd cvr 700,off,handy mid

BETTOR LOVER - driver R May advised the gelding had hung rounding the final bend and in the run home causing him difficulty. Mr May defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr May the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.

Soon 4bk otr,hemmd in tn,steady

BETTOR LOVER - trainer B Hill advised the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing. Held up for clear racing room in the run home.

5th,prkd 1300,pushd 3wd,faded 200

BETTOR LOVER - raced three wide without cover from the 800m.

3wd,prkd,no cvr,brief bid tn,fdd

BETTOR LOVER - raced wide early.

Prkd,1x1 1600,pushd 3wd,weakened

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened leaving the final bend.

Gate spd,trld,3bk 1800,held up str

MOTOR MOUTH - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver J Gray advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

Up,ld,trld 1400,waited,no kick inr

3-4bk inr,5bk 700,3bk tn,pluggd inr

9th,4bk otr 1000,failed to imprv

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,fading 400

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened from the 500m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance trainer J Gray advised that the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing and he would give consideration to sending the horse for a spell. Mr Gray added he will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

6bk otr,3wd cvr,off,steady wd

OCEAN BREEZE - raced three wide with cover from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the mare had got further back than anticipated after starting from a wide draw and had been unable to improve into the race after racing wide on the final bend.

5bk otr,3wd cvr,wd tn,strong late

1x1-4bk otr 1200,3wd tn,honest

8bk otr,3wd 1400,postd,faded

OCEAN BREEZE - raced three wide without cover from the 1400m.