NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,gobbled up

HE'S TOUGH - briefly crowded when runners either side shifted ground near the 100m.

Wd,pressed to ld 1250,hdd 500,stppd

HE'S TOUGH - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Quickly to ld,claiemd 200,no answer

HE'S TOUGH - A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed no abnormalities.

Soon 1x1,1x2 bell,only batld

HE'S TOUGH - over-raced early and middle stages. Lay inwards early stages of the run home.

Up,4-5bk inr,4bk otr 700,wd tn,ok

HE'S TOUGH - lay inwards rounding the final bend and in the run home.

4-3bk inr,waitd,imprvd up inr

HE'S TOUGH - held up final bend.

Brk,8th,4bk otr,flat tn,no extra

HE'S TOUGH - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Brk, dist 3bk otr-inr,nvr pickd up

HE'S TOUGH - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

1x1,prkd 1800,flat tn,wilted 300

HE'S TOUGH - weakened final bend.

Eased,7th otr,wd cvr rear top,sound

A false start was declared when TIMBIMBOO and SARGENT BEST backed away. A warning was placed on the barrier record of both runners.

7th,1x1 1800,on retreat from 600

SARGENT BEST - weakened from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Eased,11th inr,off,tidy effort wdst

Bk otr,last bell,angl,ran on well

Soon 3pegs,hld up trn,batld innr

Setld 5pegs,flat turn,no impression

3bk inr,4bk 1400,waited,plain inr

Soon 4pegs,ok in tight room innr

SARGENT BEST - crowded by an outside runner passing the 100m.

Soon trail,handy up lane

SARGENT BEST - driver C Williamson was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4-5bk inr,flat,buried tn,faded bk

SARGENT BEST - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised he was very disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

6th otr,1x1 2150,wd 350,bttld away

Soon 3bk inr,waited,smart up inr

TOUCH N GO - held up early in the run home.

9th otr,rear 1000,bt stragglers gap

Eased,wd cvr rear bell,posted,faded

TOUCH N GO - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Williams. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Raced wide with cover from the 1600m and then without cover from the 1100m.

3-5bk inr,held up rear tn,honest

TOUCH N GO - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Eased,5bk inr,held up tn,imprvd

TOUCH N GO - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

1x1,3-bk 900,only plggd thru mid

Prkd,1x1 1400,off,held up,1-paced

TOUCH N GO - held up late in the run home.

3rd,3bk inr,urgd 350,no pick-up inr

TOUCH N GO - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards under pressure rounding the final bend.

3-4bk inr,waited,fair in gaps inr

8th otr,5-bk,wd 600,plggd clsr wdst

3-4bk inr,waitd tn,no kick inr

Soon 4bk inr,waitd,tried hard inr

6-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,trld tn,gd

WESTAR MOLLY - lay inwards leaving the final bend striking and racing inside a track marker.

1x1,prkd 1300,1x1,3wd,battld

WESTAR MOLLY - raced wide from the 700m.

3bk otr,hookd wd tn,chased hard

WESTAR MOLLY - lay inwards early stages of the run home.

Soon trld,3bk 1500,held up,soared

Eased,6bk otr,wd rear,honest wdst

WESTAR MOLLY - lay inwards and paced roughly in the run home.

3wd,prkd 1400,hassld 450,faded

WESTAR MOLLY - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised the gelding had to work hard in the early and middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

Trld,3-bk 1600,off,stout mid,blkd

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - held up until late in the run home. Driver W House advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

7th pesg,5-bk 1400,off,useful late

3-4bk otr,5bk inr tn,flat,battld

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - wheel contacted shortly after the start which deflated.

8th inr,5bk,held up rear,belated wd

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

5th,5bk inr,off,wd,1x1,prkd 500,fdd

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out rule near the 1500m when this runner raced wider on the track after JAHI (H Orange) shifted outwards from the marker line. It was established that Mr Orange had commenced his outwards movement prior to DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR reaching his sulky wheel with no further action required. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the gelding had proven difficult to steer at various stages and then disappointed when failing to run on. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

Trld,3-bk 1500,held up,sound on inr

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - lay out rounding the final turn and throughout the run home with Driver H Orange not activating the deafeners as a result. Mr Orange also confirmed the difficulty he encountered in steering the gelding over the final stages which resulted in him being unable to attempt to take the run which was available to the inside of ONETANGI GIRL in the passing lane.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1250,dropped away

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 1200m. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Driver W House advised that the gelding had to work hard early which took its toll.

Eased,Chkd,rear inr,off,4-bk,strong

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1450m.

9th otr,4-bk,off,held up,no pick-up

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,tidy effort

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - paced roughly for a stride near the 1500m when at the rear.

Wd,eased,wd rear,ld 1050,reeled in

STAR MAGIC - raced wide early.

3-4bk inr,1x1 1500,off,smart,hdd 50

STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available.

9th otr,wd,prkd 1650,couldn't stick

STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith was warned for presenting the gelding without the notified anti-choke device. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G Smith. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

Eased,5bk otr,6bk inr,battld on inr

Eased,rear otr,5-bk,wd 600,bt slows

STAR MAGIC - improved wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver H Sail advised the race had not been run to suit after drawing wide and having to go back after the start and considering this he was not disappointed.

7th otr,3-bk,angled wd tn,too sharp

10th otr,imp inr,off,blkd,belatd wd

Wd cvr,pressed to ld 900,reeled in

STAR MAGIC - raced wide early.

3-4bk inr,held up,off,honest inr

STAR MAGIC - held up rounding the final bend.

Eased,7bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,fair

Trld,3-bk 2150,off top,stout effort

Prkd,1x1,lead bid,fght hard,bestd

SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced early stages.

Wd,prkd,4-bk 950,wdst tn,bttld away

SPIRITUAL BLISS - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Again raced wide from the 800m.

6th otr,1x1,4-bk,wd cvr,wdr,kept on

Trld-4bk inr,off 650,3wd cvr,sound

SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced middle stages. Hung outwards and over-raced near the 600m making contact with the sulky wheel of HA'PENNY despite the efforts of driver J Morrison. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Up,prkd,3bk otr 700,clr tn,sound

SPIRITUAL BLISS - briefly locked wheels with KING ARTHUR near the 100m.

Soon prkd,no cvr,felt pinch by tn

SPIRITUAL BLISS - weakened final bend.

Led,trld 1500,thru tn,short bid inr

1x1,prkd 1500,no cvr,fght,flt pinch

Eased,9th inr,4-bk,held up,bt slows

MY TEN GUITARS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.

12th otr,held up top,plggd away gap

MY TEN GUITARS - held up early in the run home. Locked wheels with MIKRA WAVE when held up late in the run home.

5th,1x1-3bk otr,off,sound,tight 100

7th otr,pshd 5-bk inr,off,fair wdst

KRYSTAL DELIGHT - raced wide early and middle stages. Driver C Wigg admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) and the Shifting Ground Regulations in that she drove carelessly near the 1350m when attempting to shift MY TEN GUITARS down the track when not having sufficient advantage to do so resulting in that runner being checked and breaking briefly as a consequence. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.

4bk otr,3bk 400 & off,unwound wd

MY TEN GUITARS - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer G Dunn advised the race had been run to suit and the mare had appreciated a drop in grade from recent starts.

13th otr,wd cvr bell,prkd,drppd out

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd,wilted str

Eased,3bk otr,wd rear tn,battld

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,fght well

MY TEN GUITARS - raced wide early.

3-4bk otr,up 3wd 700,no threat wd

MY TEN GUITARS - raced three wide without cover from the 700m.

3-5bk inr,1x1 600,tiring by tn

FLYING FOR ME - over-raced early and middle stages.

3-4bk otr,up,prkd 700,led,cght 70

5bk otr,up,prkd,ld tn,brave,nabbd

1x1-3bk otr,up 3wd tn,solid mid

FLYING FOR ME - driver B Orange's foot slipped from the sulky footrest early in the run home when activating gear.

3wd,4bk otr,3wd,grittiest in mid

FLYING FOR ME - raced wide early. Raced wide without cover from the 800m.

Eased,4bk inr,held up 500,tidy wd

FLYING FOR ME - over-raced middle stages. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

3wd cvr,postd 900,no cvr,gone 500

FLYING FOR ME - raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend.

6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 600,gritty

FLYING FOR ME - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

5rh otr,prkd,into ld 1000,reeled in

HIT THE LIGHTS - over-raced early and middle stages.

Lovely trip mrks,thru lane,fght inr

Left prkd the majority,outfinished

6th,6-bk inr,off,wd 900,posted,fght

HIT THE LIGHTS - over-raced early and middle stages. Raced wide without cover from the 950m.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1800,held up,fght on

HIT THE LIGHTS - held up early in the run home.

Left prkd thru'out,2nd gap top,wknd

HIT THE LIGHTS - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final turn.

Lobbed trail,held up top,useful inr

HIT THE LIGHTS - held up by a weakening runner final turn.

Wd,made ld,trld 1450,thru,stout fin

HIT THE LIGHTS - raced wide early.

Wd,1x1 1500,3-bk,wd top,bttld on

HIT THE LIGHTS - raced wide early. Lay inwards racing into the first bend placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Sped to ld,set terms,kicked,swamped

11th otr,wd cvr 1050,wdr top,no fin

TERROR MA SUE - raced wide from the 1000m.

Ld,trld 1300,thru,short bid

Eased,5-bk inr,4-bk,off,tidy in mid

Soon 1x1,shffld bk,only batld strgt

Gate spd,ld,trld 1600,honest inr

Gate spd,ld,askd tn,swallowd up 200

3-4bk inr,off 3bk otr 550,honest wd

4-5bk otr,3-6wd tn,big wd,hdd 50

Gate spd,trld,askd tn,short bid inr

TERROR MA SUE - paced roughly in the score up. Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning.

Gate spd,trld-4bk inr.waitd,ok inr

TERROR MA SUE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start.

Trld,3-bk 1500,off,stout effort mid

SEARING LIGHT - held up rounding the final bend.

Wd,1x1 1500,trld 350,no final kick

SEARING LIGHT - raced wide early.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout on inr

Wd,speared to ld,trld 1600,no extra

SEARING LIGHT - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Brk start,8th inr,6-bk,off,sound wd

The start was delayed due to SEARING LIGHT becoming fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,honest

Nice trip otr,wd top,fght best late

Tracked pacemaking wnnr,wilted away

SEARING LIGHT - weakened leaving the final bend.

Trld,3-4bk inr,off 400,waitd,plggd

A false start was declared when the overcheck on SEARING LIGHT slipped in the score up.

Gt spd,trail,3bk,off trn,tidy fin

SEARING LIGHT - got its head under the mobile arm in the score up. Held up final bend. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until the Stewards had viewed replays of the start and were satisfied the mare had not started in advance of the mobile barrier. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Driver A Edge was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,beat stragglers mrks

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - over-raced early stages.

8th,4-5bk otr,wdst tn,strong bid wd

6th inr,4-bk,off 400,closed hard wd

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - over-raced early stages. Held up early in the run home.

Refused to behave in score-up,gone

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - broke 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.

Slow,6-5bk otr,wd rear tn,pluggd

Brk score-up,distanced afterwards

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - broke in the score up hampering a trailing runner and losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

3bk otr-1x1,up tn,strong mid,close

Slow,6-5bk inr,off,held up,smart wd

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Brk on dispatch,distanced after

RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - broke at the start severely checking a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.