NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Gun run mrks,thru lane,bttld away

Thru 4th,prkd 1600,whacked away gap

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

Cght 3wd,5bk inr,last tn,imprvd inr

LILY'S A STAR - over-raced early stages when wide on the track before being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1450m.

Prkd,urged to ld 1350,dictated,cght

Ld-3bk inr inr 1300,waitd,plggd inr

1x1,1x2,thru mid,no room late

LILY'S A STAR - held up throughout the run home.

Brk dispatch,rear inr,off,tidy late

LILY'S A STAR - broke at the start losing ground.

Into trail,3-bk,off,blkd,potent mid

LILY'S A STAR - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Eased,9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr rear,fair

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

Up,3bk otr,angld wd tn,good mid-wd

DOUBLE QUICK - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,only batld

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.

Last,chkd 400,always at rear

Last,thru mid turn,always rear

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.

3 wide postd,pushd 4w 900,folded

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Raced three wide in the early stages before being forced to race four wide passing the 1000m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Trail,3-4pegs,off,ok up innr

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Held up rounding the final bend.

Gt spd,led,trail,into 1x1,too big

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Lay out through the middle stages when leading. Driver H Douglas reported he was unable to release the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking. The gear was inspected and found to be in previous good condition.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,nice chase

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.

Workd 2 lead,joind trn,fght ok

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed. Lay out rounding the final bend and early stages of the run home.

4-5pegs,off tn,angld,ran on ok

DOUBLE QUICK - pre-race warmed.

11th otr,wd cvr,left posted,no more

HE'S TOUGH - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

5th,5th inr,chkd,rear,off,no pickup

HE'S TOUGH - paced roughly passing the 1300m after becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of LOVEYOURMOTHER which was racing in the two wide line on its outside. After questioning drivers M Maynard (HE'S TOUGH) and A Edge (LOVEYOURMOTHER) and viewing the films, it was established that the field ahead of these runners had shifted outwards simultaneously to the pace easing and that Mr Edge had maintained his line during this incident until shifting in marginally due to the pace easing. Stewards took the matter no further other than to remind Mr Edge of his obligations to ensure inside runners are not placed in restricted room in similar circumstances.

Tardy,12th inr,off,wd rear 800,wknd

HE'S TOUGH - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Raced wide without cover from the 800m.

Cgt wide,led 1400,joind,v brave

HE'S TOUGH - raced wide until reaching the lead near the 1400m.

Gt spd,led,trail,flat trn,boxd on

Gt spd,led,trail,easy work strgt

HE'S TOUGH - driver B Williamson was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground outwards near the 300m which briefly hampered outside runners.

3wd,prkd-3bk otr,tiring by 600

HE'S TOUGH - lay inwards shortly after the start placing inside runner in restricted room. Raced wide early. Placed in restricted room near the 750m when an outside runner lay inwards. Again placed in restricted room momentarily near the 600m.

Gt spd,led,solid tempo,too big

HE'S TOUGH - driver M Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners or activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Follwd 1x1,peeld 600,nice bid,green

HE'S TOUGH - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards leaving the final bend and at stages throughout the run home having to be straightened by driver B Williamson, who was spoken to for the manner he drove after the finish line.

Wd,prkd 2300,cvr bell,held up,bttld

HE'S TOUGH - held up early in the run home.

3bk otr-prkd,1x1-3bk otr,off,plggd

The start was delayed after TOPAZ required a change of sulky.

Eased,6-7bk inr,5bk tn,honest inr

TOPAZ - over-raced middle stages.

Ld,trld 2100,off,pounced,too strong

1x1,4bk otr 1100,flat tn,no threat

5bk otr,3wd 500,no closer wd

TOPAZ - raced wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the mare had been unable to make ground due to the fast closing sectionals of the race.

Eased,3bk otr,off tn,short bid mid

Trld,3bk inr,4bk,weaved,smart inr

TOPAZ - trainer J McDermott was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified removable deafeners which were affixed prior to the start. Held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home.

Soon 3bk otr,angld,useful in mid-wd

Eased,5 & 6-bk inr,off,useful late

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

Found 1x1,loomd,off 250,sound

Wd,prkd,4-bk inr,off 400,strong fin

HE'S TOUGH - paced roughly passing the 1300m after becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of LOVEYOURMOTHER which was racing in the two wide line on its outside. After questioning drivers M Maynard (HE'S TOUGH) and A Edge (LOVEYOURMOTHER) and viewing the films, it was established that the field ahead of these runners had shifted outwards simultaneously to the pace easing and that Mr Edge had maintained his line during this incident until shifting in marginally due to the pace easing. Stewards took the matter no further other than to remind Mr Edge of his obligations to ensure inside runners are not placed in restricted room in similar circumstances.

Bk otr,peeld solo 750,game bid

LOVEYOURMOTHER - raced wide without cover from the 750m.

Eased,rear inr,3-bk,thru,stout mrks

Eased,5th inr,rear tn,tidy late mid

LOVEYOURMOTHER - out of position at the start. When questioned regarding this driver A Edge advised the mobile gate had shifted up the track just prior to the start leaving a gap between the barrier arm and the marker line and he was reluctant to come up into position in case the horse attempted to start ahead of the gate. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays, Stewards took the matter no further. Lay inwards at various stages during the running.

7th inr,5-bk,off,brk/fell rear 800m

ARCHIE - raced wide early. Checked when sulky contacted by LOVEYOURMOTHER which was attempting to shift outwards near the 750m with driver W Frost being unbalanced in the sulky losing ground.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1550,wd 450,chal,too gd

Wd,eased,rear otr,wdst,lacked dash

LOVEYOURMOTHER - raced wide early. Had to be steadied when there was an easing of the pace near the 900m.

Eased,wd cvr rear bell,prkd,too big

12th otr,wd 1100,wd cvr,bttld away

LOVEYOURMOTHER - raced wide with cover from the 1100m.

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

4-6bk otr,5bk 800,honest wdst

AUNTIE DEB - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m.

3wd,prkd 1300,urgd tn,felt pinch

AUNTIE DEB - raced wide early.

Trld,3bk inr 1300,off 350,tidy bid

8th,4-3bk otr,off wdst tn,tidy wdst

Cut breeze thru'out,chased bravely

Followd 1x1,peeld 450,nice bid

4-5pegs,hmprd 1000,no room strgt

AUNTIE DEB - hampered by a weakening runner near the 900m. Held up final bend and throughout the run home.

1x1,4bk otr 850,3wd 500,tried hard

AUNTIE DEB - over-raced early stages.

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 450,fght nicely

Ld out,trld 2150,thru,whacked away

4th inr,4-bk,off,5th top,no pick-up

Slow,detachd,6bk inr,pluggd inr

WARLOCH - broke at the start losing ground. Slow in the early stages.

3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 950,fading 500

WARLOCH - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner.

Eased,4-5bk inr,chkd,4bk,steady

WARLOCH - tangled away. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Eased,wd rear 1000,prkd 850,too big

WARLOCH - raced wide early. Shifted outwards in the run home. Driver M House defended a breach of Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations in that he failed to maintain a straight course in the run home resulting in DON JUAN being hampered. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr House the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

5th,3-bk otr bell,held up,steady wd

WARLOCH - when questioned regarding the gelding's performance driver W House advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation.

Eased,wd rear 1250,prkd,fght gamely

5th,1x1,1x2,boxed on

WARLOCH - fractious prior to the start and began awkwardly. Briefly hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Slow,7bk otr,3wd 900,fght wd

WARLOCH - raced wide from the 900m.