NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Wd,eased,11th otr,held up,solid inr

FAST ACE - raced wide early. Held up rounding the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.

11th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 600,plggd away

1x1-6bk otr,3wd cvr,wd rear,big wd

FAST ACE - raced wide with cover from the 1100m.

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).

Ld,trld 1550,waited tn,1-paced inr

NORMIE STEAD - locked wheels with HE'S TOUGH in the middle stages of the score up.

4-5bk inr,off rear 650,held up,ok

NORMIE STEAD - held up final bend and early in the run home.

8th inr,5-bk 1250,off,blkd,bttld on

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

10th otr,5-bk,wd 500,plggd away gap

3bk otr,up,prkd 1100,kept giving

NORMIE STEAD - driver S Tomlinson advised she had been unable to activate the sliding blinds after the cord had become entangled and one blind had broken.

9th otr,6-bk,wd cvr,closed stoutly

3 & 4-bk inr,1x1 700,off,strong fin

NORMIE STEAD - held up final bend.

Brk,3-4bk inr,waitd,lackd gaps inr

NORMIE STEAD - broke at the start losing ground. Held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Wd,into ld 2000,dictated,gobbled up

NORMIE STEAD - lay inwards final bend and struck a track marker.

Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on solidly

3-4bk inr,held up inr tn,cheeky inr

GLIDING HIGH - started wider than its correct barrier position on the second row. Held up early in the run home. Stewards questioned driver A Edge regarding his starting position. Mr Edge explained that the runners ahead of him had locked wheels in the score up which resulted in him shifting wider. After viewing the replays and considering his explanation, Mr Edge was advised to make a greater effort to be in his allocated barrier position at the start in future.

Thru,prkd,no cvr,brave,ld,cght 10

Eased,rear inr,off,bttld clsr wdst

Soon trld,held up 500-tn,no kick

GLIDING HIGH - lay outwards in the run home.

6bk inr,off 600,battld away wd

Brk,inr,1x1 2000,off,chased well

GLIDING HIGH - broke at the start losing ground.

Led,set terms,kickd 600,held well

GLIDING HIGH - raced greenly passing the 700m and shifted up the track despite the efforts of driver C Wigg.

Led,trail,3bk,nice fin wn clear

GLIDING HIGH - tangled away. Held up leaving the final bend.

Ld out,attckd,trld 1250,carted,done

GLIDING HIGH - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

Brk,8th inr,8-bk,off,never fired up

GLIDING HIGH - broke at the start losing ground.

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr top,no pickup

Wd,8th otr,wd cvr 500,wdr,no pickup

GIMMESOMELOVIN - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages. Driver H Sail advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheels.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 200,closed boldly

7th,3bk otr 1200,3wd,smart,d/h

GIMMESOMELOVIN - raced wide from the 700m.

4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,kept coming wdst

GIMMESOMELOVIN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver K Cameron advised the gelding was racing down in class from recent starts and had received an economical run throughout.

Eased,rear inr,passed stragglers

9th or,4-bk,wd 600,wdr,plggd in gap

GIMMESOMELOVIN - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver K Cameron advised that despite racing wide from the 600m he had been disappointed with the effort and would be having blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results of these tests.

9th,5-4bk otr,5bk inr,off,smart wd

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up badly,forgive

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

6th otr,1x1 1300,off,closed stoutly

4bk otr,3-5wd tn,kept coming wd

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

9th otr,5-bk 1350,wd 700,ld,cut dwn

Wd,5-bk otr,wd 1100,prkd,faded out

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - raced wide early.

Eased,wd cvr rear 550,6w,stout fin

7th otr,wd 1300,prkd 800,stuck well

Prkd,3bk inr 1400,held up,sound inr

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver B Wilmott was issued a warning for attempting a run when insufficient room existed passing the 150m.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght stoutly

Pshd along to hold ld,dictated,easy

Wd,1x1,shfld,wd cvr,posted,outkickd

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - shifted outwards near the 1400m and raced wide from the 1300m. Junior driver R Harrison (assisted by S Ottley) admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that she shifted outwards near the 1400m forcing WOODLEA DIAMOND to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200. When questioned regarding the performance Miss Harrison advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout and been disappointing. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Wd,easd,6bk inr,5bk tn,battld

Brk start,tacked on,rear,bt two mid

WATERHOLES ROAD - broke at the start losing ground.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,did best inr

Soon trld,waited,thru,steady inr

WATERHOLES ROAD - driver N Munro advised he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

Lobbed trail,thru lane,strong bid

WATERHOLES ROAD - driver J Buckland-Stevens admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her 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 Mrs Buckland-Stevens' Amateur driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 21 May 2025 (6 weeks).

6th otr,swept to ld 1400,gunned dwn

Eased,6-5bk otr,last tn,bt slows

WATERHOLES ROAD - over-raced shortly after the start and despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson contacted the sulky wheel of DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Held up early in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 1600,held up,ran on wd

WATERHOLES ROAD - held up early in the run home.

Brk,11th otr,5-bk bell,never ran on

WATERHOLES ROAD - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.

Brk start,tacked on,nothing extra

WATERHOLES ROAD - broke at the start losing ground.

Eased,rear inr,4-bk tn,stout on inr

LILY'S A STAR - held up early in the run home. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had not gained an advantage when striking the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver S Tomlinson was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

Up,trld 1700,waitd,steady inr

Gate spd,trld 2400,did best up lane

LILY'S A STAR - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer J McDermott advised the mare had broken from a stand at its last start after being unlucky at the start prior and had benefited from improved manners and a mobile start tonight.

Brk,detachd,5bk inr 1200,tiring tn

LILY'S A STAR - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend. Driver H Douglas advised he accidentally dropped his whip in the run home.

3-4bk inr,cartd 600,imprvd,held up

LILY'S A STAR - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Held up late in the run home.

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

4-6bk otr,detached 700,fair inr

A DANCING ROCKA - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1200m.

4bk inr,off mid tn,imprvd,held up

A DANCING ROCKA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C DeFilippi. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Slow,4-5bk inr,4bk tn,held up,tidy

3wd,prkd,3bk 1000,flat,2nd wind

A DANCING ROCKA - raced wide early. Driver C DeFilippi was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4-5bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,useful wd

Brk 2500,forlorn chase after

A DANCING ROCKA - broke shortly after the start after the hopple shorteners were activated and bucked placing the driver at a disadvantage and hampered a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver C DeFilippi advised that one hopple shortener had failed to activate causing the horse to break.

Brk badly start,distant after

A DANCING ROCKA - dislodged its deafeners prior to the start which were unable to be refitted. Shied at the start and broke hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

7th otr,1x1 1700,wd 450,fght on gap

7th otr,3-bk,wd 1300,posted,gallant

KOWHAI NUGGET - raced wide from the 1300m. Lay inwards near the 1100m.

Thru,1x1 1600,3wd 500,dashd,missd

KOWHAI NUGGET - lay inwards for a distance and paced roughly passing the 900m losing ground. Again lay inwards rounding the final bend.

7th otr,4-bk,chkd,4-bk inr,off,fair

KOWHAI NUGGET - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m.

5th inr,5-bk 1500,off,blkd,bold mid

KOWHAI NUGGET - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Shifted outwards near the 100m checking an outside runner. Junior driver C Hackett (assisted by R Close) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when shifting ground when insufficiently clear of ANYTIME AT ALL which was checked. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Hackett's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 April up to and including 22 April 2025 (3 days).

Mid,5-bk inr 1600,held up,made grnd

KOWHAI NUGGET - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

1x1,shffld,wd cvr 600,no final kick

KOWHAI NUGGET - when questioned regarding the performance driver R May advised the gelding had travelled well however had failed to respond when placed under pressure and he was disappointed with the effort.

Blew the start,tailed off,out of it

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

9th otr,4-bk,wd 900,prkd,ld,cut dwn

KOWHAI NUGGET - paced roughly near the 950m and raced wide without cover from the 900m.

8th otr,angled wd top,closed boldly

KOWHAI NUGGET - connections advised the gelding has had a knee treated since last racing. Paced roughly shortly after the start.

Brk,4bk inr,held up tn-150,steady

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke briefly at the start.

Gate spd,ld 1600,askd,fght,hdd 150

Eased,4bk inr 1300,brk tn,distancd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4th,lckd whls,6th,3-bk inr,bold fin

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - locked wheels with GOORAMBAT ART which hung inwards racing into the first bend. Amateur driver C Negus admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home and then in a continuous manner. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

8th,4bk otr,hookd wd tn,battld wd

5bk inr,3bk otr 1000,off,smart wdst

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - a post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards questioned driver C Negus regarding the tactics she adopted passing the 1200m when electing not to shift wider when an opportunity existed. After hearing her explanation Stewards issued a charge under Rule 868(2) alleging she failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to win or obtain the best possible finishing place by failing to shift outwards near the 1200m to race in the one one position. Mrs Negus admitted the breach however during the course elected to change her plea and defend the charge with the matter being adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee until the NZ Metropolitan TC meeting on 19 April 2025.

5th inr,prkd,cvr,wd 600,ld,crunched

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - driver C Negus defended a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b) and (c) alleging she shifted outwards near the 1500m forcing FRANCO HOFFMAN to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mrs Negus the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.

6th pegs,5-bk 1700,bttld away mrks

3rd,3-bk inr 1600,bttld away in gap

Eased,4-6bk inr,detachd 500,fdd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - weakened from the 500m.