NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

4th,3-bk inr,held up,off,tidy late

LEARNING TO FLY - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the first bend. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Slw,9th,prkd,cvr 1450,off,chall,brk

LEARNING TO FLY - broke near the 100m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

5th,3-4bk inr,off 5th 400,imprv mid

Trld-3bk inr,4bk,prkd 700,fght ok

5th,to 1x1 900,off tn,chased hard

Up,trld 1700,flat 400,offerd little

LEARNING TO FLY - weakened final bend.

8th or,3-bk,shffld,4w top,no pickup

Brk,10th,1x1,3-bk,wd top,strong bid

NEIL WILLIAM - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Driver S Payne was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Wd,1x1,prkd 1350,1x1 550,honest

STUARTS BULLER BOY - trainer A Faulks was issued a warning for being late to present the gelding on course. Briefly locked wheels with NEIL WILLIAM racing into the first bend.

(Un) Brk badly early,out of action

The start was delayed due to NEIL WILLIAM becoming fractious and refusing to come up into its position. The start was further delayed due to NEIL WILLIAM again becoming fractious and rearing with the gelding sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the horse will remain for future standing starts.

7th otr,wd,prkd 1200,couldn't stick

NEIL WILLIAM - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised the gelding failed to handle the grass track conditions.

Gate spd,ld then brk 1700,distant

NEIL WILLIAM - broke near the 1700m losing all chance.

Into trail gap,beh ldr bell,fght on

Slow,7th,tackd on late,fair

WHAT'S THE WHISPER - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Soon brk,tackd on late,md grnd

WHAT'S THE WHISPER - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.

Mid,soon parkd,fght solidly

WHAT'S THE WHISPER - driver P Williamson admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion near the 100m. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a suspension of Mr Williamson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 22 February up to and including 4 March 2026 (3 days).

Brk start,tackd on,hamprd,did well

WHAT'S THE WHISPER - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m.

Followd 1x1,3w solo 800,game

WHAT'S THE WHISPER - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide from the 800m. Authorisation of this runner's 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation at the start.

4th,into 1x1,widr 400,solid chase

Slow,followd 1x1,peeld 400,solid bd

WHAT'S THE WHISPER - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver P Williamson admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein near the 250m. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a suspension of Mr Williamson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 25 January up to and including 1 February 2026, 2 days.

Soon parkd,fght on strongly

WHAT'S THE WHISPER - driver P Williamson was issued with a warning for using his whip free of the rein near the 100m.

Parkd,led,trail,solid chase

WHAT'S THE WHISPER - raced greenly for a distance when attempting to lead near the 1200m.

Broke start,almost tackd on

WHAT'S THE WHISPER - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer P Williamson.

5th,1x1,prkd,cvr bell,wd 350,strong

PROPELLOR - 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. Lay inwards on several occasions in the run home having to be straightened by driver S Thornley.

Soon 4th,4bk inr,lost touch 300

Slw,8th otr,4bk bell,failed to fire

PROPELLOR - out of position at the start. Weakened final bend.

3rd inr,3-bk 1600,held up,brk 200m

STUARTS BULLER BOY - broke near the 200m losing all chance.

Eased,4-5bk inr,3-4bk otr,battld wd

STUARTS BULLER BOY - trainer A Faulks was issued a warning for being late to present the gelding on course. Briefly locked wheels with NEIL WILLIAM racing into the first bend.

Soon trld,waited,tried hard

4th inr,3-bk 1600,off,whacked away

6th,3-bk otr,7th gap top,no pickup

4-5th,1x1 1000,off,game bid mid

7th otr,1x1 2000,failed to run on

Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope

STUARTS BULLER BOY - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding KOWHAI SUNBURST before breaking and losing all chance. Driver A Faulks was issued a warning.

Wd 9th,3-bk otr 2000,1x1 400,chased

6th otr,1x1,wd,prkd 1300,drppd away

Connections advised Stewards on 15 August STUARTS BULLER BOY has had its joints treated since last racing.

Prkd,4-bk inr 1300,rough,no pick-up

MAJESTIC TRIX - Stewards questioned drivers B Borcoskie (MAJESTIC TRIX) and K Cameron (VOLSTONE) in relation to an incident near the 1300m when MAJESTIC TRIX was awkwardly placed to the inside of VOLSTONE and raced in the passing lane for a short distance prior to being steadied. After hearing from both drivers and viewing the films, Stewards were satisfied that given the field had been racing loosely and movement from either runner was minimal, no one horse or driver was found to be at fault and no further action was required. Trotted roughly for a distance passing the 700m.

Led,trld,3bk inr 1300,struggled 350

VOLSTONE - hung outwards when weakening rounding the final bend and struck a track marker when being corrected.

Blew to bits early,out of business

VOLSTONE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.

Gate spd,ld,joind 500,hdd,pluggd

Brk badly,pulled up afterwards

VOLSTONE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

To unruly,brk,6th,1x1,3wd 600,fair

VOLSTONE - fractious prior to the start and was sent to the unruly position at the request of driver J Dunn where the gelding will remain for future standing starts. Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Brk wildly start,no chance afterwrd

VOLSTONE - broke at the start before switching to a pace losing all chance.

Trld,chkd,4-bk 1400,failed to spark

SHEEP - hampered by a breaking runner after 200m.

Soon ld,dictated terms,run dwn late

SHEEP - fractious prior to the start.

Brk,11th,3-bk otr,4-bk,wd top,solid

SHEEP - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,felt pinch

5th,prkd 1300,1x1 600,held up,ok

SHEEP - held up final bend.

Gate spd,led,joind tn,swallowd up

Left prkd,cvr 1000,6th top,plggd on

SHEEP - hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m and again near the 150m.

Trld-4bk inr,3bk tn,faded badly inr

SHEEP - placed in restricted room by an outside runner racing into the first bend having to be restrained.

5L off start,1x1,prkd,1x1,gone 400

SHEEP - paced early in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Weakened final bend.

Slw,8th inr gap,off,never a threat

HOOFN IT - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Trotter. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer S Trotter.

6th,5-bk inr,prkd 1450,outfin,chkd

HOOFN IT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 100m.

8th otr,4-bk 1200,off,ran on wd out

Slow,6-7th,4-5bk inr,honest inr

4th,prkd 2000,chkd 1100,prkd,wilted

HOOFN IT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Weakened final bend.

10th inr,off,wd 750,failed to spark

HOOFN IT - driver S Trotter was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

6th inr,4-bk 1200,bt stragglers gap

HOOFN IT - weakened final bend.

Slw,4th inr,4-bk,off,drifting 500m

HOOFN IT - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Trotter. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 500m. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Chkd,7th inr,4-bk bell,beaten 800m

HOOFN IT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Weakened from the 800m hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

Slw,tacked on,wd,prkd bell,stuck on

BULLET - slow in the score up and was back from the unruly position at the start.

Missed away badly,out of business

BULLET - broke at the start losing all chance.

Slw,tacked on,bt stragglers in mid

BULLET - fractious prior to the start.

4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 600,honest

BULLET - forced to race four wide from the 700m.

7th,to 1x1-3bk otr,3wd,postd,sound

BULLET - raced wide from the 800m.

Brk score-up,never a hope after

BULLET - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Slw,wd 11th,up prkd 1000,gritty bid

BULLET - slow to begin. Raced wide early.

Slw,tailed off,bt stragglers in mid

BULLET - broke briefly and was slow over the early stages. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Blew the start badly,pulled up

BULLET - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the race.

5th,prkd 1700,1x1 600,plugged

BULLET - back from the unruly position at the start.