NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Into trail,3-bk 1250,carted,no hope

GIRLSHAVTIME - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

Trainer B Weaver advised Stewards on 2 March GIRLSHAVTIME has been treated for muscle tie up since last racing.

1x1,prkd 1200,1x1,3bk,battld str

GIRLSHAVTIME - connections advised the mare would be racing in season.

11th otr,7-bk 1000,failed to run on

Ld,trld 1600,held up tn,fair inr

5-6bk otr,to rear inr tn,sound inr

5th,1x1 1200,off,swoopd 100,just

Eased,6bk otr,3wd cvr,tried hard wd

3-7bk otr,wdr rear tn,imprvd wd

REVOLUTION - over-raced and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of GIRLSHAVTIME near the 1000m and paced roughly losing ground. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised the gelding may have choked down and he would be recommending gear changes prior to resuming.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1500,4-bk,no gap,forget

OAKLEY SHARD - held up throughout the run home.

Eased,1x1-3bk otr,off,1-paced mid

OAKLEY SHARD - lay inwards throughout the run home.

5th otr,3-bk,4-bk,wd cvr,steady wdr

SWEET DREAMS - broke leaving the final bend after making contact with the sulky wheel of OAKLEY SHARD which shifted ground outwards, losing its chance. Stewards opened and adjourned an enquiry into this matter due to drivers R Close (SWEET DREAMS) and S Tomlinson (OAKLEY SHARD) having left the course. A subsequent investigation was also opened and adjourned regarding both drivers failing to attend a hearing in the Stewards room despite being requested to do so after the race.

Deep pegs,off,angld wide,ran on

OAKLEY SHARD - over-raced middle stages. The two minute breast plate slipped during the running.

3-5bk inr,3bk otr,3wd 400,fght well

OAKLEY SHARD - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1200,thru 200,fght nicely

1x1,prkd,ld 1200,hdd 700,tired

OAKLEY SHARD - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,held up,tidy

Parkd,soon 1x1,out 400,fair

4-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,bt slows wd

Eased,12th otr,6-bk bell,no pick-up

MELANDO CHIEF - weakened final bend.

4th,3-bk inr,4-bk bell,solid on inr

12th otr,angled wd top,passed a few

8th inr,5-bk 1200,off,no zip in mid

Wd,across to 4-bk inr,held up,plggd

MELANDO CHIEF - held up early in the run home.

3-4bk inr,off 500,tidy,lockd wheels

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.

5-4-5bk otr,shuffld mid,got going

Soon 5bk inr,waited,honest inr

Rear,hung,6bk otr,fading inr tn

MELANDO CHIEF - hung outwards through the early and middle stages causing driver T Walsh considerable difficulty. Weakened final bend.

3 & 4-bk inr,off,held up,belated wd

LORD MUDRICK - held up in the middle stages of the run home.

Trppd wd,up prkd 950,drifting 550m

LORD MUDRICK - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,5bk 700,1x1,faded out

LORD MUDRICK - weakened final bend.

Gate spd,ld-4bk inr,held up,off,gd

LORD MUDRICK - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up near the 300m.

Thru,up,ld 1600,hdd tn,fght,fdd

Gate spd,ld,brk 1400,didn't tack on

LORD MUDRICK - broke when leading near the 1400m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

6-7bk otr,3wd cvr 800,steady wdst

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,brief interest

Brk start,never cght up after

LORD MUDRICK - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trld,3-bk 1550,whacked away in gap

Trainer T Yesberg advised Stewards on 10 March STUBING has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing.

Soon trld,waitd,thru,tried hard inr

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd 400,sound wdst

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

STUBING - held up final bend.

3bk otr,angld tn,strong bid mid

3bk otr,4bk 1000,wd cvr tn,smart

STUBING - trainer T Yesberg was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with a cornell collar. Broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly late in the run home.

Up,prkd,ld 1800,under siege tn,fdd

STUBING - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. Driver J Dunn was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for allowing his runner to strike a track marker on the final bend.

Soon trld,3bk 700,solid,held up

STUBING - cast a bell boot in the home straight. Held up late in the run home.

4bk inr,5bk 800,4bk tn,1-paced

Eased,wd cvr rear 1100,wdr,no punch

THE HIGHLANDER - raced wide with cover from the 1100m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

7th otr,4-bk 900,held up,forget run

Left prkd the trip,outfinished 150m

Brk,tacked on,wd rear 650,wdr,faded

RAZORS EDGE - over-raced and shifted outwards near the 2150m and locked wheels with GEM N EM. Locked wheels with THE HIGHLANDER which lay inwards near the 650m.

5th,prkd 1600,cvr bell,wd,stout fin

THE HIGHLANDER - fractious prior to the second attempt at a start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3-4th,prkd 800,up,too powerful

THE HIGHLANDER - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Eased,wd cvr rear 700,strong wdst

9th pegs,4-bk,off top,tidy when clr

Brk,10th inr,6-bk bell,off,sound wd

THE HIGHLANDER - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by R May) was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Soon parkd,loomed turn,fght well

THE HIGHLANDER - fractious when attempting to leave the pre-race formation requiring assistance from Starting Attendants. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trld,3-bk 1900,off,tidy effort mid

1x1,3bk otr 700,wider tn,1-paced

3-4bk inr,4bk otr 700,off,fair wd

5-6bk inr,3wd cvr 700,pluggd wd

Brk,5bk otr,mid rear tn,pluggd inr

SPIRITED LOU - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Mid otr,angld trn,fair fin widr

RAZORS EDGE - lay outwards rounding the first bend simultaneously to SPIRITED LOU laying inwards and momentarily locked sulky stays with that runner.

1x1-4bk otr,shuffld bk,warmd up wd

SPIRITED LOU - hung inwards and paced roughly rounding the final bend.

7th,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,off,imprvd

Eased,4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,pluggd

SPIRITED LOU - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after making contact with the fence entering the track and was cleared to start. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Butt. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Hampered near the 900m. Connections advised they would be making gear changes prior to racing next.

Wd,up prkd,lost ld dig,chall,wilted

DON'T TELL JENNY - trainer R Houghton was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified pacifier. Raced wide early.

7th otr,4-bk 1050,wd top,plggd away

DON'T TELL JENNY - underwent a veterinary examination prior to the restart after rearing and landing awkwardly and was cleared to start. Hampered when an inside runner shifted outwards near the 150m.

Gate spd,ld,joined,fght,fdd 100

DON'T TELL JENNY - driver R Houghton defended a breach of Rule 868(3) alleging that he failed to drive the mare out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing in 4th place. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Houghton the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Houghton's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 14 March 2025 (3 days).

Brk run-up and after,pulled up

DON'T TELL JENNY - broke early in the score up and settled before breaking again late in the score up losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.

Led,brk 1550,7th,1x1,up,plain

DON'T TELL JENNY - broke near the 1700m checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Had to be steadied near the 1250m after a slight easing of the pace.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 800,flew inr

DON'T TELL JENNY - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Lay in and paced roughly in the early stages of the run home having to be straightened by driver R Houghton.

5-7bk otr,3wd cvr,unwound best,just

DON'T TELL JENNY - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver R Houghton advised the filly had been racing without luck and had appreciated the solid tempo of today's race and had been able to capitalise on an economical run.

Soon 3bk otr,angld wd tn,steady

DON'T TELL JENNY - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

3rd,3-bk inr 1700,off top,no pickup

Trld,3-bk 1050,unable to quicken up

Soon 4pegs,off 400,tite room,ran on

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

Led,trld,4bk inr 700,prkd,fght,cght

8th otr,4-bk 1000,wdst tn,tidy,chkd

LIGHT ME UP - broke racing into the first bend when racing to the inside of DON JUAN which shifted ground inwards with trailing runners being checked losing all chance and was retired from the race. Stewards questioned drivers B Orange (LIGHT ME UP) and R Harrison (DON JUAN) assisted by J Morrison, regarding LIGHT ME UP breaking and after considering their evidence Mr Orange was issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when failing to concede his position. Mr Orange admitted the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Orange's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 9 February up to and including 16 February 2025 (4 days).

3-4pegs,off trn,steady in mid

DON JUAN - held up early in the run home.

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,steady wdst

A false start was declared when JUST FOXIN shifted outwards in the score up making contact with DON JUAN which broke. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver T Williams elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.

Cght 3wd,3wd cvr,prkd 750,pluggd

DON JUAN - raced wide throughout.

Nice trip otr,peeled top,no pick-up

Soon 3bk inr,waitd,short bid inr

Bk otr,deep pegs,always rear

Mid otr,mid 400,angld wide,handy

Soon checkd,broke bell,out

LILY'S A STAR - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Broke passing the 1200m losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Last otr,

CUTIE - lay out and briefly locked sulky wheels with LILY'S A STAR passing the 500m losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

Bk otr,soon into 1x1,sped up str

LILY'S A STAR - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Paced roughly near the 150m having to be steadied by driver S Thornley. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation when in a break shortly after the start.

Gt spd,parkd,1x1 bell,solid bid

Gt spd,soon trail,solid bid lane