NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Up,led,trld 1950,thru,imprvd inr

CARLIN - paced roughly rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner near the 300m.

Last,bk otr,peeld 450,nice wide

CARLIN - hampered by breaking runners over the early stages.

Brk,up prkd,ld 2100,dictated,gritty

CARLIN - broke at the start losing ground.

5th inr,1x1 1900,3-bk,held up,stout

CARLIN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Ld,trld 2200,held up tn,sound inr

CARLIN - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Brk,9th,9-bk inr,5-bk 1000,tidy gap

CARLIN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up early in the run home.

Brk,6th otr,3-bk,off 250,breezed by

CARLIN - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Wd,ld,trld 1600,held up,off,too big

CARLIN - held up final bend by a weakening runner.

Soon 3bk otr,clear tn,tried hard

CAPTAIN KOBE - lay inwards over the concluding stages.

3bk otr,4bk 1000,wd rear tn,battld

CAPTAIN KOBE - over-raced early and middle stages.

3bk otr the trip,off,solid bid mid

4-5bk inr,imprv,4bk 700,imprvd,hdd

HEAVEN'S MARK - dictated inwards marginally by TAKETHEPLUNGE near the 100m simultaneously to CAPTAIN KOBE attempting a run to the inside resulting in CAPTAIN KOBE being placed in restricted room and over a track marker having to be steadied. After speaking to drivers J Morrison (HEAVEN'S MARK) and W House (CAPTAIN KOBE), Stewards were satisfied no one horse or driver was solely to blame and took the matter no further.

Mid,1x1 bell,ran on solidly

3bk otr,3wd,up,ld 1600,fght,nabbd

Wd,5th otr,3-bk,wd 500,2nd tn,stout

Brk,tacked on,wd cvr rear,wdr,tough

CAPTAIN KOBE - broke in the score up losing ground before settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Raced three then four wide from the 800m.

Nice trip otr,wd 400,chased stoutly

Prkd,into ld 1700,tckld 300,rallied

Ld,trld,3bk inr,askd,imprvd inr

KOTARE KELSO - paced roughly near the 350m having to be steadied.

Up,ld,trld 1900,thru,honest,peakd

KOTARE KELSO - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Prkd,cvr 1700,3-bk 950,wd,stout fin

Connections advised Stewards on 17 October that KOTARE KELSO has had its hocks treated since last racing.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,tried hard inr

4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 900,faded

C C ARDEN - raced wide early. Hung inwards and locked wheels with the weakening KOTARE KELSO near the 350m despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel before breaking and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Gate spd,ld,trld,waited,1-paced mid

KOTARE KELSO - raced wide early.

Up,ld-3bk inr 1800,waitd,no gaps

KOTARE KELSO - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Eased,5bk otr,4bk inr tn,pluggd

KOTARE KELSO - paced roughly passing the 850m. Placed in restricted room late in the run home when an outside runner hung inwards.

Soon prkd,1x1 850,tight tn,imprvd

KOTARE KELSO - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd 1-off

KOTARE KELSO - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.

Soon 4bk otr,angld wd,imprvd wd

Up,ld 1950,fght tn,run down 100

1x1-4bk otr,3wd 550,short bid,fdd

Ld out,trld 2250,thru lane,whooshka

The race was stopped by Stewards under Rule 211A(1) shortly after the start when CLONAKILTY shifted inwards and contacted ZOOM X with driver S Ottley being dislodged and the gelding escaping driverless for a short distance before being recaptured. Both horses were examined by the Veterinarian and cleared to take part in the re-run. Driver S Ottley was examined by St John personnel and cleared of injury. CLONAKILTY was sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the gelding will remain for future standing starts.

Up,1x1,off tn,kept coming,just

9th inr,5-bk 1300,held up,tidy mrks

ZOOM X - held up early in the run home.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,best lane

3wd,prkd 1600,askd,fght gamely

REMISSION - raced wide early.

Up,prkd,1x1 1200,askd tn,1-paced

REMISSION - placed in restricted room leaving the final bend when RENA shifted outwards.

7bk inr,buried 5bk,sound up inr

REMISSION - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards leaving the final bend striking track markers.

Soon 3pegs,hld up,nice wn clear

A false start was declared at the first attempt when REMISSION broke in the score up checking second line runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver C Dalgety elected to remain in his allocated position for the restart.

Bk otr,3w,parkd,led in, fght hard

REMISSION - raced three wide from the 1800m until reaching the parked position passing the 1200m.

Gt spd,parkd,trail,3bk,no room str

REMISSION - held up final bend and throughout the run home making contact with the sulky wheel of BROOKIES PLAYER when over-racing. Driver S Hill reported he did not activate the removable deafeners as a consequence.

Bk otr,thru mid,ran on ok

REMISSION - held up leaving the final bend and then had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the run home.

Wd cvr,postd 3w bell,did well

REMISSION - lay inwards near the 1100m and briefly locked sulky wheels with MALLORY MAGUIRE. Raced three wide without cover throughout.

Wide,parkd,fought on gamely

REMISSION - raced wide early.

Soon 5bk otr,last tn,steady wdst

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - hung inwards and paced roughly in the run home.

Mid,led 1500,easy,zippd home

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - lay inwards at stages throughout.

Soon 3pegs,1 off run,solid

Last,angld widest,chargd late

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - raced lethargically for a distance passing the 1500m losing ground despite the efforts of driver M Williamson.

Bk otr,angld trn,green,ran on ok

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - over-raced middle stages. Hung inwards throughout the run home causing driver B Orange difficulty, who has recommended gear changes to connections.

Gt spd,wd,parkd,fght on well

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - raced wide early.

Eased,6th,prkd 1200,fght tn,faded

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - lay inwards on several occasions throughout the running.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd 600,fght wdr

Gate spd,ld,trld 1350,solid inr

3bk otr-1x1,3wd,held up,good inr

MIKI'S COURAGE - held up early in the run home.

3bk otr,4bk 1900,waitd,tidy inr

3wd,prkd,askd 700,driftd bk 450

MIKI'S COURAGE - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 800m. Weakened final bend.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,almost

Slw,12th otr,wd cvr 1300,prkd,stuck

MIKI'S COURAGE - out of position at the start. Driver R Harrison was issued a warning.

4-6bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,ld tn,hdd

Up,ld 2200,kickd,gritty,nabbd

MIKI'S COURAGE - briefly locked wheels with SHEPHERDS DELIGHT after 100m.

Trld,4-bk 1400,off top,solid,no gap

MIKI'S COURAGE - held up over the concluding stages. Driver J Dunn reported he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Up,prkd,1x1 1300,held up,sound

ZARLINI - held up early in the run home.

3bk otr,sent 3wd 400,honest mid

ZARLINI - raced wide early.

6th,3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd wd

3-4bk inr,held up,imprvd on inr

ZARLINI - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,off 350,1x1,tried hard

1x1,up 3wd 400,2nd tn,led,nabbd

3-5bk otr,sent 4wd 600,kept truckin

Ld out,3-bk 1550,got split,best inr

6th otr,1x1,prkd,ld 1000,kicked clr

DAWN TO DARK - driver J Cox reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Prkd,into ld 1600,dictated,run down

Followd 1x1,out 500,kept comn

Blew the start badly,out of action

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

Up,prkd 1600,askd tn,tried hard

Brk,6-5-4bk inr,held up tn,sound

DAWN TO DARK - checked and broke after 150m losing ground. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

3wd cvr,prkd-3bk otr,off,tidy mid

DAWN TO DARK - raced wide early.

Prkd,5-bk inr 2100,prkd 1200,gritty

Soon 4pegs,always at rear

Up,led,3bk inr 1000,urgd tn,battld

MUNROE'S MATE - lay inwards final bend striking track markers. Driver G Hall Jnr was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Eased,5bk otr,up,prkd 1000,gone tn

MUNROE'S MATE - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. Driver J Morrison reported the gelding had been striking the sulky wheel discs.

Gate spd,ld 1700,askd,swallowd up

MUNROE'S MATE - raced wide early.

Prkd,ld 1200,tackld,flat,wltd str

MUNROE'S MATE - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Morrison advised the gelding had become fractious following the false start and having to work hard early had taken its toll.

3bk inr,off,prkd 1400,brave,close

Gate spd,ld 1850,kickd,held on late

Brk start,6-4bk otr,warmd up wd

MUNROE'S MATE - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Gate spd,ld,fght bravely str,hdd 90

3-4bk otr,up,prkd 1200,fght,peakd

MUNROE'S MATE - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

Thru,4-3bk otr,3wd tn,sound wd

Connections advised Stewards on 7 November that SEMBA has had its fetlocks treated since last racing.

Gun run mrks,off 400,closed stoutly

4th inr,1x1,3-bk bell,off,no pickup

Ld out,trld 1850,thru lane,bold bid

A false start was declared at the first attempt when SEMBA breasted the front barrier strand with the tape failing to clear the legs of BETA PREPARE. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Prkd,pshd to ld 1650,trld 950,faded

SEMBA - weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. When questioned regarding the performance Driver A Poutama could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance.

Trld,3-bk 1150,held up,whacked away

SEMBA - held up early final bend.

Ld,trld 1900,rough top,thru,too big

SEMBA - over-raced middle stages.

4-5bk inr,held up tn,smart,held up

THE COALMAN - lay inwards near the 1500m striking a track marker. Struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver W Rixon was issued a warning.

Trld-3bk inr,angld off tn,smart wd

THE COALMAN - hampered near the 300m having to be steadied.

Brk start,wd,15th otr,7-bk,btn 700m

THE COALMAN - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Weakened from the 600m.

5th inr,5-bk,prkd 1850,outfinished

7th,7-bk inr,off,ran on stoutly mid

THE BETTOR MAJOR - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1500m when THE BETTOR MAJOR raced wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that THE COALMAN had shifted wider prior to THE BETTOR MAJOR reaching its sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.

3bk otr-1x1,3bk 900,3wd,fght ok

3bk inr,4bk 1150,off,held up,good

THE COALMAN - held up early in the run home.

3-5bk inr,off rear 600,wdr tn,sound

Up,prkd,ld 2000,set terms,held best

3bk otr,dist prkd,1x1 600,ok inr

7th inr,shffld,off,3-bk otr,wd,fght

9th pegs,off,wdst top.punishing fin

3-bk mrks,waited,bttld away,no gaps

SHANNON B - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

3-4bk inr,5bk 1600,4bk tn,ok inr

Prkd,trld 1550,thru,breezed on past

3rd inr,4bk 1400,blkd,late thru mid

SHANNON B - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

Led,trld 1100,thru,did best inr

3wd,prkd,ld 1150,fght hard,nabbd

SHANNON B - raced wide early. Paced roughly in the early stages of the run home having to be restrained by driver W House. Trainer M House advised he would be making gear changes to the mares hopples.

Strght to ld,set terms,fght,nabbd

SHANNON B - paced roughly leaving the final bend. Again paced roughly in the run home causing driver W House difficulty and as a consequence was unable to be fully driven out.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1300,held up,flew

SHANNON B - paced roughly passing the 1700m. Held up early in the run home.

5th,prkd 1350,dug in well,bested

Led,trail,3bk,1 off run,solid

prkd,3-bk inr 2300,unable to run on

FITZTHEBILL - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

5-4bk otr,5bk,wd cvr,steady wd

Bk otr,miles back,ran on nice late

Bk otr,flat turn,batld at rear

1x1,left prkd 2000,chal hard,denied

Prkd,ld,trld,3-bk 900,angled,useful

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

Brk,8th inr,4bk bell,off,blkd,solid

FITZTHEBILL - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

4th inr,3-bk,flat 700,dropped away

FITZTHEBILL - weakened final bend.