NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Trld-3bk inr 2400,off,chased hard

8th,3bk otr,up,prkd,fght hard mid

9th,5-6bk otr,5bk inr,held up,good

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Had to be steadied near the 900m when shifting ground simultaneously to MIGHTY LOGAN shifting inwards.

5th,1x1,ld 1400,kickd tn,too good

MIGHTY LOGAN - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

3rd,up,ld,trld 1200,thru,did best

MIGHTY LOGAN - driver T Williams advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,4-5bk otr,up,prkd,trld tn,ok

MIGHTY LOGAN - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly and broke racing into the first bend and shifted outwards losing ground checking and hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

8-7bk otr,3wd,prkd 1400,tiring tn

FIERY BANDITO - weakened final bend.

Gate spd,prkd 1300,fght bravely

FIERY BANDITO - raced wide early. Trotted roughly in the run home.

4th,prkd,ld,trld 1400,flat,fdd inr

FIERY BANDITO - trotted roughly rounding the final bend striking a track marker.

4bk otr,up,ld 1150,askd,held best

FIERY BANDITO - lay outwards in the run home and trotted roughly.

3-4wd,chkd/brk 2300,nvr closer

FIERY BANDITO - trotted roughly racing into the first bend before being checked by a breaking runner and broke losing all chance.

Bk otr,brk 1400,bk,made grnd late

PYRAMID MYSTIC - broke rounding the first bend. Shifted ground inwards near the 1300m making contact with FIERY BANDITO which broke in consequence. Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into this incident. Weakened final bend.

4bk otr,7bk 1400,earnest at rear

7th,1x1,up,prkd 700,askd,peakd

Soon trld,waitd,honest up inr

5bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,askd,steady

MAUI - driver D McCormick was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion early in the run home.

4-5th,4bk inr,thru,no extra inr

MAUI - required assistance from a Starting Attendant to take up its barrier position. Began awkwardly and shifted outwards hampering a trailing runner. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1400,held up,sound

The start was delayed when MAUI required assistance from a Starting Attendant to take up its position. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Up,prkd,ld 2400,kickd,too classy

JUST BELIEVE - pre-race warmed.

6th inr,off to ld 2400,never tested

JUST BELIEVE - Driver G Sugars will be spoken to and warned for crossing his reins late in the run home and performing a celebratory gesture.

Prkd,3-bk inr,prkd 1950,ld 150,easy

MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - Driver B Hope admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly entering the first turn by shifting his gelding inwards when not sufficiently clear resulting in JUST BELIEVE being tightened down on to OSCAR BONAVENA which raced over a track marker. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committed suspended Mr Hope's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on the 5 May up to and including 15 May 2024 (5 days).

Prkd,into ld 1850,dictated,untested

JUST BELIEVE - pre-race warmed. Driver G Sugars reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

6th otr,wd,prkd 1500,fght best late

JUST BELIEVE - pre-race warmed. Driver G Sugars reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

7bk otr,up,prkd 1500,dug in,brave

Rear inr,off,3-bk otr,wdst tn,sound

MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - when questioned regarding the performance Driver B Hope stated that he was disappointed with the run and that the gelding would be spelled.

Slw,rear inr,up prkd 1100,too smart

MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - shifted up the track leaving the final turn when Driver B Hope activated gear. Mr Hope was spoken to in relation to exercising greater control in future.

Straight to ld,set terms,outmuscled

MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - Driver B Hope admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly entering the first turn by shifting his gelding inwards when not sufficiently clear resulting in JUST BELIEVE being tightened down on to OSCAR BONAVENA which raced over a track marker. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committed suspended Mr Hope's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on the 5 May up to and including 15 May 2024 (5 days).

Up prkd,cvr,3-bk 1500,wdst tn,sound

4-3bk otr,6bk 1400,wd rear,sound wd

5th,prkd 1600,1x1,off,tried hard

Soon 3bk otr,off tn,tried hard mid

8th,4-5bk otr,held up,imprvd inr

MIDNIGHT DASH - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Trld,3-bk 2400,off,closed well mid

MIDNIGHT DASH - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Up,led,trld 2400,askd,felt pinch

Soon 4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd wd

LOVE N THE PORT - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Led,trld 2150,thru,tried hard inr

LOVE N THE PORT - trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be driven out. Driver M Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

7th,5bk inr 1400,held up,sound,brk

LOVE N THE PORT - trotted roughly early and middle stages of the run home and broke over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

1x1-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,fair mid

MR LOVE - shifted ground outwards near the 200m checking LOVE N THE PORT which had to be restrained. Driver B Hope admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hope's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 10 October 2024 (6 days).

Prkd,ld 2000,slippd clr tn,cght 70

1x1-5bk otr 1400,4wd tn,strong wd

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 500m.

3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,strong wdst

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly shortly after the start losing ground.

6bk otr,7bk 1500,wdst tn,handy wdst

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Had to be steadied near the 900m when shifting ground simultaneously to MIGHTY LOGAN shifting inwards.

10th,5bk otr 1400,off wdst tn,handy

OSCAR BONAVENA - over-raced early and middle stages. Raced wide final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Purdon advised the horse had raced keenly in a fresh state and is best suited when able to be saved for one run. Mr Purdon further added he was satisfied with the performance given the 35m handicap and it was the horse's first start back at Addington for some time after having a spell.

Made ld,trld 2400,thru,chased hard

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed.

Slw,4th inr,4-bk,1x1 bell,off,stout

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed.

Mid,3w,parkd bell,led in,too big

EUROSTYLE - connections advised the mare has been treated for a virus since last racing. Driver K Butt reported she did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

7th,3bk otr,3wd 700,faded badly wd

EUROSTYLE - raced wide from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,led,nabbd

Last,3w,parkd 1000,loomd,fght well

EUROSTYLE - trotted roughly late in the run home.

Brk,brk,5-6bk otr,6bk inr,smart inr

EUROSTYLE - broke at the start losing ground. Checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend and broke losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until late in the run home.

3-4bk inr,off 400,held up,solid wd

ONE OVER ALL - began awkwardly. Over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend and trotted roughly in the run home.

Brk,9th,4bk otr,3wd,brk 850,distant

ONE OVER ALL - broke briefly at the start. Broke again near the 850m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

5bk otr,3wd,3bk otr,off,solid mid

ARCEE PHOENIX - pre-race warmed. Locked wheels with BET N WIN near the 2600m with both runners losing ground. Became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of BET N WIN after being shifted wider on the track near the 500m which resulted in an easing of the pace hampering trailing runners.

1x1,wd,prkd,cvr 1500,off,stout fin

ARCEE PHOENIX - pre-race warmed. Driver C Svanosio admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Svanosio's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 13 April up to and including 19 April (6 days) and imposed a fine of $375.