NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Prkd,ld,trld 1400,3bk,orkd 900,game

4th,1x1,wd to ld 1300,stung shadows

ROBYNS ART - when questioned after this runner had shortened considerably in the betting markets Driver W House advised that he had been unaware of this until after the event and could only attribute it to the mare having made up considerable ground after laying out and galloping at its previous start. Mr House further advised that connections had added a rein burr for today's event and that he felt that ROBYNS ART had pulled up in front in the run home and may be better served driven in behind. Stewards noted his comments.

Brk badly early,rear otr,no pick-up

ROBYNS ART - lay out entering the first turn and broke losing considerable ground before trailing the field throughout. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Soon 1x1,up 400,soon paddling

Last,thru mid strgt,always rear

Broke score up,detached

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

Last,angld widest,chkd 200,forgive

ROBYNS ART - out of position at the candy pole however was in position at the start. Driver H Douglas was issued with a warning. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m.

Mid,5pegs,1 off run,batld home

Mid-bk otr,thru mid,boxed on

Soon 1x1,thru mid,battled away

Fired to ld,trld 2000,couldn't fire

8th otr,1x1,wd 800,prkd,cvr,steady

Won early ld battle,trld bell,stout

BUDDY REIGN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer K Musso advised the gelding had been racing from wide barrier draws and was able to capitalise from an inside barrier today and had received an economical run in a handy position.

11th otr,5-bk,off,lacked zip wd out

9th otr,4-bk,wd top,bt stragglers

Wd,up prkd,cvr 1400,3-bk,off,steady

Chkd,detachd,6bk inr,bt slows mid

ITZ MAGICAL MEG - broke and shifted outwards as the start was effected making contact with the sulky of MELANDO CHIEF before checking BUDDY REIGN and BIG MAMA MORRIS losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Driver G O'Reilly advised the mare had cast the near fore shoe at the start.

4-3-4bk otr,thru mid tn,short bid

Prkd,1x1 1000,up 3wd 300,battld

9th,5bk otr,4bk inr,off,pluggd mid

BUDDY REIGN - held up final bend.

Left prkd the trip,ld 200,reeled in

FAST ACE - driver R Cameron was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Slw,mid inr,5-bk bell,rear,bt slows

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,3-bk top,fin on

4-5bk inr,3bk otr 1200,no extra mid

FAST ACE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver D Roberts. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3wd,prkd 1500,flat tn,felt pinch

FAST ACE - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Eased,4bk inr,chkd badly 500,done

FAST ACE - out of position at the start. Driver D Roberts was issued a warning. Severely checked by a breaking runner near the 500m losing all chance.

4-5bk inr,off 400,held up,sound wd

FAST ACE - driver R Cameron admitted 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 submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Cameron's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 13 December 2024 (2 days).

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,waited,fair

Eased,5bk otr-inr,waitd,imprvd inr

FAST ACE - driver R Cameron was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3wd,13th,7bk otr,6bk inr,pluggd

Wd,up prkd 1500,3-bk,steady,no gaps

CHAL VEE POWER - raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Wd,up prkd,cvr 900,off,fght on well

CHAL VEE POWER - raced wide early.

Prkd,ld,trld 1500,blkd,belated mrks

CHAL VEE POWER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk badly early,rear otr,wd 400,fdd

CHAL VEE POWER - broke at the start losing ground.

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr rear,bt slows

CHAL VEE POWER - weakened in the run home.

Brk,7th otr,3-bk bell,wd top,steady

CHAL VEE POWER - broke at the start losing ground.

Eased,rear inr,plggd clsr along inr

Trld,3-bk 1900,plggd away along inr

1x1,soon parkd,fadd in strgt

CHAL VEE POWER - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened early in the run home. Driver S Thornley advised that the off side hopple shortener became entangled around a side carrier after being activated.

Made ld,trld,3-bk 1700,off 500,easy

Eased,rear otr,5-bk top,off,bt slws

6th otr,1x1,prkd 1300,ld,gunned dwn

Wd,4 & 5-bk otr,wdst top,no pick-up

Last,3w,parkd bell,faded str

11th inr,off,wd cvr 800,bttld away

Found 1x1,up tn,1-paced mid-wd

IVONA DADIC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m.

3wd cvr,postd,prkd 800,big fght

IVONA DADIC - paced roughly shortly after the start having to be steadied. Raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 800m.

4bk inr,1x1 1400,urgd tn,steady inr

3bk otr,held up rear 500,steady

IVONA DADIC - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R May. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Mr May defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging 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 May the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr May's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 28 December 2024 (3 days).

4bk otr,3-4wd tn,tried hard inr

Wd,8th otr,3-bk,off tn,plggd on gap

WIND IN THE WIRE - raced wide early.

3bk inr,waited,off,steady in mid

WIND IN THE WIRE - driver C McDowell admitted 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 submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McDowell's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 4 April 2025 (2 days).

Wd,up prkd,cvr bell,3-bk,wd,no more

WIND IN THE WIRE - over-raced middle stages.

Bk otr,3w,1x1,hld up trn,only batld

Brk,detachd,3bk otr 900,honest wd

WIND IN THE WIRE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk start,dist 10th,pulled up

WIND IN THE WIRE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5bk inr,off rear tn,tried hard inr

12th,rear inr,losing touch 800

WIND IN THE WIRE - raced wide early. Weakened from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

7th otr,3-bk,off top,closed stoutly

5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1500,beaten 400m

FRANCO ELVIS - driver H Sail advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

3wd,ld 2100,trld 1600,thru,steady

Trld,off 400,solid bid mid,bested

Soon 3bk inr,angld out tn,easy wd

Trld,1x1,prkd,1x1,off,solid bid mid

FRANCO ELVIS - paced roughly over the concluding stages.

Prkd,ld 2000,bested tn,faded inr

FRANCO ELVIS - weakened leaving the final bend and struck a track marker. Driver B Hope was issued with a warning. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Hope advised the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions.

Brk,6th,to 1x1 1000,off,solid mid

FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m. Shifted outwards abruptly near the 1400m when being restrained despite the efforts of driver B Hope checking STUNNA which broke and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

1x1,3bk otr 1400,up,ld tn,nabbd

FRANCO ELVIS - shifted in on straightening for the run home when driver B Hope activated the removable deafeners briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room. Mr Hope was issued a warning for his lack of control when activating gear.

5-bk otr,wd 1300,prkd,cvr,off,stout

8th inr,5-bk 1800,held up,off,solid

LORD FANTASY - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Cut breeze thru'out,outfinished

Soon trail,out trn,steady bid

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,no room strgt

LORD FANTASY - held up early stages of the run home. Placed in restricted room near the 150m when an inside runner shifted ground outwards.

Gt spd,soon 3pegs,solid innr

LORD FANTASY - lay out rounding the final bend and the early stages of the run home.

Wide,parkd,1x1,only batled

LORD FANTASY - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1400m. Driver B Williamson defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging 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 Williamson the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.

Gt spd,led,fght on strongly

Soon prkd,1x1 900,off,chased well

Soon 1x1,out turn,solid bid

Wd,1x1 1700,held up,off,bttld away

Easd,5bk otr,cght 3wd 800,1-paced

CARRERA TRANQUILO - raced wide without cover from the 800m.

Eased,6bk otr,sent 3wd,sound,fdd

CARRERA TRANQUILO - required the assistance of Starting personnel at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Raced three wide without cover from the 800m.

Wd,3-bk otr 2200,4-bk,wd cvr,no fin

THE MANDALORIAN - raced wide early.

Ld,3-bk 1400,1x1 1400,wd,up shadows

THE MANDALORIAN - driver R Holmes was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

6th,to 3bk inr 800,steady inr

7th otr,3-bk,wd top,bttld away gap

Ld out,trld 1350,thru,stout effort

3-4bk inr,held up tn,bt slows inr

THE MANDALORIAN - hampered rounding the final bend.

Prkd,3bk inr 1300,off 300,sound

ROCKINGOOD - lay inwards near the 50m placing THE MANDALORIAN in restricted room. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until driver R Holmes (THE MANDALORIAN) placed 4th, had reviewed the replays of the run home and confirmed his chances of finishing ahead of ROCKINGOOD had not been affected. Driver R May advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to ROCKINGOOD racing next.

Trld-3bk inr,off mid tn,waitd,imprv

Slow,6th,1x1-3bk otr,off,honest

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr 700,held up,steady

THE MANDALORIAN - held up early in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,unable to warm up

LETS GET TROPICAL - raced wide early. Weakened early in the run home.

Eased,3-4bk inr,flat inr 300,battld

LETS GET TROPICAL - weakened final bend.

Ld out,trld 900,every chance,outfin

Up,trld,askd tn,battld away inr

6th,3bk otr,urgd 600,no threat wd

LETS GET TROPICAL - weakened rounding the final bend.

Soon trld,held up badly,honest

LETS GET TROPICAL - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Led,brk 2300,4bk inr,askd 400,wltd

LETS GET TROPICAL - broke when leading rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Trld-3bk inr,trld tn,dashd,nabbd

Eased,13th inr,5-bk,stout late mrks

9th inr,6-bk,off,failed to fire up

9th otr,wd,prkd bell,cvr 550,stout

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,bttld well

9th otr,4-bk 1600,off solid,no gaps

HOO HAA - held up late in the run home.

3-4bk inr,5bk 1200,off tn,sound inr

3wd,easd,8bk otr,wd cvr tn,battld

HOO HAA - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3bk otr,up,prkd 900,askd,fght,fdd

HOO HAA - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was slightly disappointed with the effort of the filly and could offer no explanation.

6th otr,shffld 5-bk,wd cvr,bttld on

Soon 4pegs,off turn,ok up innr

Pressd 2 lead,fading by 500

SHE'S A JEWEL - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Mr Williamson advised he would have blood tests conducted on the mare in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results.

Bk otr,3w cvr,postd 800,dug in

SHE'S A JEWEL - raced wide from the 800m.

Followd 1x1,ran on solidly

FRANCO CHAPLIN - held up early stages of the run home. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards had viewed the photo finish and confirmed the Judge's call of a dead heat for 4th place between SHE'S A JEWEL and FRANCO CHAPLIN after being unable to identify the nose of FRANCO CHAPLIN which was obstructed by the nose flap. Stewards opened an investigation regarding this matter and will speak to trainer B Waldron in the coming days.

Gt spd,trail,only just misd lane

Mid-bk otr,thru mid str,ran on fair

SHE'S A JEWEL - driver M Williamson was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4th,parkd,1x1 bell,only batld strgt

SHE'S A JEWEL - lay inwards final bend then had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

Eased,5bk otr,last tn,stayd there

Eased,wd cvr rear 600,breezed on by

BRONSKI - paced roughly rounding the first bend.

Blew the score-up badly,not a hope

BRONSKI - broke in the score up losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Trld,3-bk 1350,thru 200,chased best

BRONSKI - broke in the score up losing ground before settling and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5bk otr,4bk inr,off,held up,ok inr

A false start was declared when BRONSKI paced roughly in the score up causing interference to a second line runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Permission was granted for the blinds to be removed and driver C Thornley elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

5bk inr,off rear 700,no threat

BRONSKI - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Eased,5bk otr,rear inr tn,no dash

BRONSKI - hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m.