NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

8th inr,5-bk,off,bttld clsr wd out

6th,1x1 1500,off,closed stoutly

SCHOEMAKER - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Slw,6th inr,prkd 800,left 1st,cght

SCHOEMAKER - lay inwards near the 1500m striking a track marker. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

6th,5-bk inr,off,wd 400,beat slows

Slw,9th otr,4-bk,off,bttld away gap

SCHOEMAKER - slow to begin.

7th inr,off,wd cvr 450,stout wdst

SCHOEMAKER - driver J Smith admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Smith's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 6 May up to and including 10 May 2026 (2 days).

Slw,8th,3-bk otr,4-bk,off,solid gap

There was a delay to the start due to SCHOEMAKER being fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Rear,6-bk inr,brk 2000,rear,bt slws

SCHOEMAKER - broke passing the 2000m hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground.

Eased,8th inr,off,wd cvr 500,ran on

SCHOEMAKER - driver J Smith was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

10th otr,wd 800,wdst tn,tidy effort

Ld out,trld 1300,off,blkd,stout wd

FLORENCE THE MACHINE - broke early in the score up however was in position at the start. Held up final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk run-up,tacked on,beat slows wd

FLORENCE THE MACHINE - broke late in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Trld,3-bk 1400,held up,off,bold bid

FLORENCE THE MACHINE - held up early in the run home. Driver R Houghton was issued a warning for allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of B K MUMMA JAMIE early in the run home. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects as a result.

Slow,brk,distant,12th,6bk otr,faded

FLORENCE THE MACHINE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.

6L off start,5bk otr,held up,honest

FLORENCE THE MACHINE - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up final bend.

Brk,distant,6bk inr 800,imprvd

FLORENCE THE MACHINE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Held up final bend.

8th otr,5-bk,4-bk 900,impr inr,bold

9th otr,3-bk bell,4w top,strong fin

Slw,rear otr,3-bk,3 &4w 500,ran on

Brk hopelessly start,out of action

NIGHT LIFE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend.

Brk,tacked on,5-bk inr,drppd away

MIKKO KOIVU - broke at the start and came together with NIGHT LIFE losing all chance. Weakened from the 700m.

Brk early 2nd,tailed off,not a hope

NIGHT LIFE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Led,trld 1450,brk 500,wiltd after

NIGHT LIFE - broke near the 500m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Trotted roughly and struck track markers rounding the final bend.

Up,ld-3bk inr,4bk 1000,off,honest

Brk,11th,7-6bk inr,no impact inr

NIGHT LIFE - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Brk early 4th,tailed off,beat slows

NIGHT LIFE - broke after 150m losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Weakened final bend.

Brk early,tacked on,beat stragglers

NIGHT LIFE - broke after 100m losing ground.

Brk early,tailed off,never a factor

NIGHT LIFE - broke after 100m losing ground. Broke again approaching the 1200m losing all chance.

Gun run mrks,thru,fght well on inr

Ld,trld,5-bk 900,plggd away in gap

SENIOR CONSTABLE LIZ - pre-race warmed.

6th,5-bk inr 1400,off,wdst,tidy fin

Ld out,trld 1750,bttld soundly gap

Soon 3pegs,flat turn,only batld

SENIOR CONSTABLE LIZ - lay inwards and struck a track marker on the final bend.

1x1-3bk otr,askd tn,1-paced mid

6th inr,1x1,under pressure 700 out

SENIOR CONSTABLE LIZ - weakened from the 700m.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1100,flat 450m out

SENIOR CONSTABLE LIZ - raced wide early. Weakened late in the run home.

Wd,prkd,ld 1300,hdd 500,bttld away

Slw,5th,prkd 1600,ld 1300,brk 375m

DONT LOOK KOBE - hung inwards near the 1100m striking track markers. Broke rounding the final bend when leading checking trailing runners losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Driver K Tomlinson admitted a breach of Rule 870(1)(2)((a) in that she failed to take her breaking runner clear of the field and was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice.

Soon led,trail bell,solid chase

Mid otr,drag up tn,ok wider

Mid-bk otr,3w solo 600,only batld

DONT LOOK KOBE - broke leaving the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

6th otr,1x1,wd 650,pounced,cut bk

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,tried hard

CLOVELLY HILL - hung outwards and trotted roughly in the run home.

Prkd,into ld 1600,dictated,run down

Ld,trld,3-bk 1600,prkd 800,outfin

Brk,7th otr,3-bk,lacked dash in mid

CLOVELLY HILL - broke at the start losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the gelding had failed to respond when placed under pressure and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

7th otr,1x1 1500,wd 500,2nd tn,game

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

CLOVELLY HILL - held up final bend.

3rd,3-bk inr 1600,held up,solid mid

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 600,no pick-up

A REASON TO FIGHT - trotted roughly in the score up and as out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

Blew to bits early,tacked on,no fin

A REASON TO FIGHT - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.

Wd,up prkd,cvr 1450,never sparked

Blew the start,tacked on,beat slows

A REASON TO FIGHT - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Up,led,3bk inr,cartd 800,brk,honest

A REASON TO FIGHT - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 800m before breaking near the 650m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Stewards questioned driver R Close regarding this incident. Mr Close advised that his runner had been over-racing causing him difficulty and after being hampered by the weakening MILLIE LET LOOSE he had attempted to shift ground outwards however MILLIE LET LOOSE had hung outwards simultaneously to him shifting ground resulting in his runner being placed in restricted room. After viewing the replays and considering Mr Close's explanation Stewards took the matter no further.

Trld,3-bk 1750,fght nicely on mrks

A REASON TO FIGHT - struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver R Close was issued a warning.

Trld,3-bk 800,held up,ran on in mid

A REASON TO FIGHT - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Brk,12th inr,5bk bell,bt stragglers

A REASON TO FIGHT - broke at the start losing ground.

Brk,rear,7th,brk,detachd,tired tn

A REASON TO FIGHT - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again passing the 1000m losing all chance.

Eased,6bk inr,1x1 bell,wd 500,solid

9th otr,4-bk,wd 650,brk 275m out

GO HOME DENISE - slow to begin. Over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 700m. Broke near the 300m losing its chance.

Brk on dispatch,pulld up after

GO HOME DENISE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

5th,hung,1x1 800,angld,tried hard

GO HOME DENISE - hung outwards causing driver B Orange some difficulty at various stages during the running.

Wd,3-bk inr 1700,blkd,off,tidy late

GO HOME DENISE - held up final bend. Hung outwards in the run home when having difficulty obtaining clear racing room.

5th,4-bk inr,1x1 wd 350,stout claim

Brk,8th inr,off,wd 1150,brk,bt slws

GO HOME DENISE - slow to begin. Broke passing the 1000m losing ground. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

10th inr,off,4-bk otr 800,no pickup

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly at various stages during the running. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the mare had received every opportunity and was unable to provide any tangible reason.

Nice sit otr,3rd 400,chased stoutly

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Hung outwards and shifted up the track in the run home despite the efforts of driver B Orange.

7th otr,prkd,cvr 1900,wd 450,no zip

GO HOME DENISE - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation.

Rear inr,off,closed strongly wd out

GO HOME DENISE - trotted roughly throughout the run home.

3bk inr,battling 1100,on retreat

KERRALLY - hung outwards and trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened from the 1100m hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of trainer K Gill revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare.

4th pegs,3-bk bell,drifting 450 out

KERRALLY - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend.

5th inr,5-bk,1x1,3-bk,7th 800,faded

KERRALLY - weakened final bend.

Trppd wd thru'out,couldn't stick on

KERRALLY - connections advised Stewards the mare has been treated for a virus since last racing. Raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend.

Brk start,tacked on,wd,prkd,btn 800

KERRALLY - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Harrison advised the mare had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk,9th otr,4-bk,chkd 450,not in it

KERRALLY - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m. Trotted roughly final bend when weakening.

Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope

KERRALLY - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Trail thrghout,hld up tn,fair after

3wd,prkd 1300,askd 350,tried hard

MAJESTIC ME - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Bk otr,up 700,brfly 1x1,tidy chase

MAJESTIC ME - shifted up the track in the run home having to be straightened by driver B Williamson.

Soon 3pegs,fading by 500

MAJESTIC ME - broke briefly rounding the first bend. Over-raced through the middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Wd,1x1,prkd,ld 1400,denied shadows

MAJESTIC ME - raced wide early. Hung outwards rounding the final bend and throughout the run home.

1x1,prkd,into ld 2000,dictated,cght

MAJESTIC ME - shifted up the track in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver B Williamson.

4th,4-bk inr,held up,plggd on inr

BRIAN BEATT - over-raced middle stages.

Trld,3-bk 1300,chkd,left 4th,steady

BRIAN BEATT - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend losing ground.

Trld,3-bk 2300,flat 500,dropped out

BRIAN BEATT - weakened in the run home.

6th inr,6-bk 1000,never sparked up

BRIAN BEATT - driver A Tomlinson reported she accidentally dropped her whip near the 450m.

4th,prkd,cvr 1700,off,no final kick

Soon parkd,folded up strgt

Ld,trld 2000,thru,fght well on inr

Soon led,set terms,kickd,bestd 100

BRIAN BEATT - over-raced middle stages when leading.

Led,trld 2100,askd tn,no extra inr

BRIAN BEATT - driver S Tomlinson reported the gelding had hung inwards rounding the final bend and in the run home.

1x1,left prkd 1300,cvr 500,wknd out

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - weakened final bend.

8th otr,3-bk 1500,wd cvr 500,fin on

Trld,3-bk 2200,bttld solidly on inr

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - tangled away.

7th otr,3bk,1x1 350,off,chased best

Wd,1x1,prkd 1800,fght on nicely

Beaut trip otr,peeled,bttld solidly

Brk,3-bk mrks to trn,blkd,late mid

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - broke briefly at the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

10th otr,5-bk 1300,held up,bttld on

4th inr,4-bk,off,held up,ran on gap

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - held up early in the run home.

1x1,prkd,ld 1750,dictated,cght late

Brk late in score-up,distancd after

ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Wd,prkd,ld 1400,hdd 250,no response

ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Morrison advised the mare had raced keenly once reaching the lead in the middle stages however notwithstanding this, he was disappointed with the effort and could provide no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Prkd,ld 1750,dictated,cut down late

8L off start,distant 1x1,prkd,gone

ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - attempted to buck early in the score up and broke for a short distance resulting in the mare being out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend.

Brk badly start,nvr in touch after

ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - broke at the start losing all chance. Authorisation of placings was withheld after driver J Morrison wished to view replays of the start and after doing so was satisfied he had not been denied a fair start and did not wish to proceed with a protest.

3rd,led bell,fought on well

5-4bk otr,to inr 350,steady inr

Prkd,ld 1550,dictated terms,cut dwn