NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

6th,3bk otr,to inr tn,held up,smart

OKIWI BAY - over-raced early stages. Lay inwards at various stages throughout. Held up early in the run home.

Bk otr,angld trn,tidy fin wide

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,pluggd wd

TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages and despite the efforts of driver S Ottley struck the sulky wheel of OKIWI BAY approaching the 1250m. Raced wide from the 1200m. Weakened final bend.

7th otr,3-bk bell,3 &4w top,ran clr

OKIWI BAY - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Mowbray advised the mare had been racing better than its form suggested, adding he had changed the shoes and the horse had been suited by the strong tempo of the race.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd tn,1-paced inr

OKIWI BAY - connections advised the mare has been treated for a cold since last racing. Held up early in the run home.

8th otr,5-bk 1250,wd cvr,no pick-up

Soon parkd,keen,1x1 bell,nice bid

OKIWI BAY - cast both front shoes during the running.

Prkd,1x1 1300,up wdr tn,steady

7th otr,shffld,wd cvr,wdr top,slick

Brk erly,tacked on,13th otr,bt slws

OKIWI BAY - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.

Gate spd,ld 2400,kickd,fght,hdd 120

Fired to ld,set terms,scooted clear

SWEET TARTAN - driver J Morrison advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Made ld,trld 1500,thru,whacked away

Thru,4-6-4bk inr,off,imprvd,held up

SOCIAL DISTANCING - had to be restrained racing into the first bend when SWEET TARTAN shifted inwards.

5-7bk inr,off,3-4wd rear,tidy wdst

SWEET TARTAN - lay inwards and broke briefly near the 400m when being shifted wider on the track.

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,3rd tn,steady

A false start was declared when SWEET TARTAN broke in the score up checking an outside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. The boring pole was removed prior to the restart and driver J Morrison elected to remain in his allocated barrier position. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

4-6bk inr,off,held up tn,sound

SWEET TARTAN - had to be steadied near the 1600m when there was a easing of the pace and again steadied near the 1200m.

Brk dispatch,last,always at rear

SWEET TARTAN - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,3wd 600,wiltd

PLAYING WITH STARS - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised that despite working hard early he was still slightly disappointed with the effort.

Gun run inr,thru lane,did best late

1x1,prkd,ld 1200,joind,hdd tn,fght

PLAYING WITH STARS - trainer T Bagrie admitted a breach of Rule 865(2) in that he presented the mare to race without the notified blinds which were affixed prior to the start. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150.

Soon trld,off tn,lockd wheels 250

PLAYING WITH STARS - shifted outwards leaving the final bend and again near the 250m locking wheels with TAKE THE DEAL resulting in both runners being pulled up prior to the winning post. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by S Tomlinson) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when allowing his runner to improve into a gap early in the run home when no run existed resulting in his horse locking wheels with TAKE THE DEAL with both runners losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 1 September 2024 (2 days).

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,alwys in cntrl

PLAYING WITH STARS - trainer T Bagrie was warned for presenting the mare with the incorrect colours. Raced wide early.

Led,held ld 1100,kickd tn,toughest

PLAYING WITH STARS - junior driver S Hill (assisted by J Dunn) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 16 August 2024 (3 days).

Soon prkd,no cvr,giving ground 600

PLAYING WITH STARS - driver S Hill advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in the early stages. Weakened from the 600m.

Held ld,trld-3bk 1200,up 3wd tn,yes

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

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

TOPAZ - lay inwards on several occasions in the run home.

10th otr,rear 650,imp mid,made grnd

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

Brk,3bk inr,waitd,held up,sound

GEM N EM - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

Prkd,3bk otr 1600,askd tn,battld

AVENGER - held up by a weakening runner passing the 600m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver R May defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 125m checking GEM N EM (C Dalgety). After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $300.

Chkd,10th otr,rear 600,never a hope

GEM N EM - checked by an outside runner at the start. Weakened early in the run home.

Made ld,trld 1400,thru,outfinished

Quicky to ld,dictated,kicked,lasted

Wd,8th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,closed hard

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.

Brk,wd rear,prkd bell,stuck gamely

GEM N EM - broke at the start losing ground.

Lead bid,held ld,askd,did best str

GEM N EM - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the mare had appreciated a return to all weather track racing and had begun quickly to lead and dictate terms throughout.

Prkd,ld 1650,claimed top,no answer

GEM N EM - lay in and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

Gd trip otr,wd cvr top,blkd,no dash

GEM N EM - weakened early in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wdst top,strong

Wd,4th,3-bk inr,4-bk,off,tidy wdst

3-4bk inr,waited,short bid inr

Easd,6bk otr,3wd cvr to tn,honest

MAJOR PERFORMER - raced wide from the 1100m.

3-5bk otr,shuffled,got going wd

Eased,4-bk inr,off top,stout effort

MAJOR PERFORMER - over-raced middle stages. Locked wheels with JACK TAR for a distance rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners. Paced roughly in the run home.

Eased,4bk otr,wd rear,rough,sound

MAJOR PERFORMER - paced roughly in the run home before breaking over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4-3bk otr,angld wd tn,no dash wd

MAJOR PERFORMER - connections advised the mare would be racing without front shoes.

Brk,6bk otr,3wd,brk,prkd,gone tn

TEDDY THE TERROR - held up rounding the final bend and then lay inwards in the early stages of the run home and became awkwardly placed close to the outside of MAJOR PERFORMER.

Eased,3bk otr,prkd 800,fght gamely

4-5pegs,off 900,swept up,nabd

Bk otr,angld 500,nice fin wide

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,tidy innr

BEACH DAY - lay in rounding the first bend.

Wide,parkd,green,very big

BEACH DAY - raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 1300m.

Wide,into 1x1,out 300,nice bid

Mid-bk otr,3w drag,solid bid

BEACH DAY - raced three wide with cover from the 900m.

Gate spd,ld,trld,off tn,dashd,nabbd

SEASIDE ROSE - forced wider by an inside runner in the run home.

Wide,parkd,hot tempo,tenacious

SEASIDE ROSE - raced wide early.

Gt spd,led thrghout,nevr in doubt

SEASIDE ROSE - driver T Williams reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon parkd,up 400,crush em

1x1,soon 1x2,angld turn,fair

SEASIDE ROSE - connections advised the mare has had its joints treated since last racing.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd 650,fght hard str

Left parkd,led in,tenacious effort

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,6th top,no more

SEASIDE ROSE - over-raced middle stages.

Trld,3-bk 1100,held up,off,bold mid

SEASIDE ROSE - held up early in the run home.

3rd inr,prkd,cvr 800,blkd,had more

SEASIDE ROSE - held up throughout the run home.

Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd,fght,cght 80

SWEET DIAMOND - shifted up the track in the run home forcing an outside runner wider. Driver T Chmiel was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Gt spd,led thrghtout,fght well

Gt spd,led,fast tempo,fght on

Soon led,trail 2000,only batld

Gt spd,soon led,joind,fght hard

SWEET DIAMOND - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver T Williams advised that the mare had benefitted from a change in training regime in the leadup and had warmed up well today so was driven in a positive manner.

Wide,soon parkd,flat tn,fadd

SWEET DIAMOND - connections advised 3 February the mare has had its joints treated since last racing.

Thru,3-4bk otr,wd cvr tn,no kick wd

SWEET DIAMOND - over-raced middle stages.

3-4bk inr,off,3wd cvr,pluggd wd

SWEET DIAMOND - had to be steadied near the 1600m due to an easing of the pace.

Wd,1x1,prkd 1200,fght,peakd 100

3-4-5bk inr,4bk otr,off,imprvd mid

Gate spd,ld,trld 2100,held up,ok

TOKYO ROSE - hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,short bid,wiltd

TOKYO ROSE - briefly crowded near the 1600m by an outside runner.

4bk otr,up,prkd 800,fght 2nd tn,fdd

5pegs,off,1x1,swept up,just nabd

1x1,prkd,into ld 2100,hdd 300m,wknd

TOKYO ROSE - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Mid,launchd 700,led,boltd in

3rd thrghout,out trn,nice chase

TOKYO ROSE - lay inwards at various stages of the run home.

Wd,3bk otr,3wd 600,ld tn,toughest

TOKYO ROSE - raced wide early.

8th,rear inr,4bk otr,off,dashd wd

TOKYO ROSE - lay inwards early and middle stages of the run home causing driver S Ottley some difficulty.

4bk inr,waitd inr tn,imprvd inr-mid

7th,3bk otr,3wd cvr,imprvd wd

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.

8bk otr,3wd cvr,up,ld 700,bravest

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Trainer M Smolenski was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky.

8bk otr,rear inr tn,chkd inr 100

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Checked by a breaking runner near the 50m.

3bk otr,up,loomd tn,honest wd

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.

7-6bk otr,3wd 600,short bid wd

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Raced wide from the 600m.

4-5bk otr,3wd 400,strong bid wd

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.

Bk otr,peeld 400,kept coming widest

6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,smart wdst

SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.