NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Eased,6bk inr,off rear,1-paced

Led,held ld,tackld 700,fght,bested

Thru,trld,waitd,did best inr

Led,trld 2000,thru,sound inr

3-4th,4bk inr,waited,1-paced inr

Soon trld,thru,tried hard,faded

Led,trld,3bk 900,prkd 700,earnest

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - shifted outwards near the 750m and struck the sulky wheel of LOUIE VISTA which punctured. Driver J Morrison admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Morrison's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 17 May up to and including 23 May 2024 (2 days).

Led,trld 1700,held up 450,tn,plain

Trld-4bk inr,5bk 1200,waitd,sound

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - broke briefly at the start. Had to be steadied near the 1200m after a slight easing of the pace.

Led,held ld,joind tn,bested 250

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - driver J Morrison was warned for using his whip with his foot removed from the sulky footrest early stages.

3wd,prkd,4-3bk otr 800,wdst,battld

ULTIMATE COUNSEL - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Raced wide early.

1x1-3bk otr,3wd 500,no dash

GOORAMBAT ART - driver T Chmiel defended 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 early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Chmiel the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after submissions on penalty imposed a fine of $300.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,waitd,sound wd

8-7th,4bk inr,3bk tn,lackd gaps

GOORAMBAT ART - raced greenly rounding the final bend causing driver T Chmiel some difficulty and struck several track markers. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home. Mr Chmiel advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Found 1x1,off tn,fair bid mid

GOORAMBAT ART - driver T Chmiel will be spoken to regarding his use of the whip during the running in the coming days.

Trld-4bk inr 1800,off 350,tidy mid

3bk inr,4bk 700,held up,handy inr

GOORAMBAT ART - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver T Chmiel advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3-4bk inr,3bk tn,1-paced mid

Trainer T Yesberg advised Stewards on 19 August that MAJOR PERFORMER has been treated for muscle tie up since last racing and been sent for a spell.

Soon 3bk inr,never saw light str

MAJOR PERFORMER - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

1x1-5bk otr,held up inr tn,tidy

4bk inr,off rear,angld,tidy,held up

MAJOR PERFORMER - held up final bend and throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds or removable deafeners in consequence.

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,nvr clear

MAJOR PERFORMER - crowded by an inside runner at the start. Held up throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

4bk inr,3bk otr 800,thru,tidy wd

MAJOR PERFORMER - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,flat,held up tn,sound

3bk otr,4bk 1300,wd cvr tn,steady

1x1-3bk otr,4bk 700,thru mid,tight

THE FINISHER - held up throughout the run home. Driver M Holbrough advised she did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Brk,10-11bk inr,9bk otr,no threat

THE FINISHER - broke after 100m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Had to be steadied near the 1200m after a slight easing of the pace. Junior driver A Cameron was warned for using her whip on a runner out of contention. Connections advised the gelding cast the near front shoe during the running and the horse would now be sent for a spell.

5-6bk otr,wd rear tn,bt slows wd

Chkd 2400,rear inr-otr,3-4wd,brk

THE FINISHER - raced greenly when over-racing near the 2400m and made contact with the sulky of HES FAST AND FURIOUS and broke hampering trailing runners. Raced three wide from the 1000m. Hung inwards and broke again near the 250m hampering a trailing runner losing its chance. Driver A Cameron reported she had difficulty steering the gelding throughout. A warning was placed on the racing record of the horse.

Soon trld,waited,did best inr

1x1,prkd 1400,askd,fght,wilted

Gate spd,ld 1350,fght,cght 150

SPECTATOR - briefly locked wheels with FEAR GOGH late in the run home.

Soon trld,took lane,dashd,nabbd

Brk,9th,detachd 1900,nvr closer

SPECTATOR - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Soon prkd,1x1 600,urgd 400,pluggd

SPECTATOR - weakened final bend.

4wd,prkd 1900,tiring by tn

MAJOR HENRY - raced wide early. Weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised that after failing to obtain the lead in the early stages the gelding had commenced to over-race in the parked position with the effort taking its toll.

Prkd,up,ld 1800,kickd hard,hdd 100

Up,ld 2400,askd tn,just held on

Up,led 1450,good fight,cght 50

4bk inr,badly held up 400,off,sound

MAJOR HENRY - over-raced middle stages. Held up for a distance rounding the final bend.

4bk otr,up 3wd,prkd 600,fght gamely

MAJOR HENRY - raced wide early.

Soon trld,held up,thru,led,nabbd

4-5-4bk inr,waited,steady inr-mid

MICHAEL EYRE - held up early in the run home.

Brk,6th,prkd 1200,dug in,bestd 150

MICHAEL EYRE - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld-4bk inr 900,3bk,4th tn,tidy

Prkd,up,ld 1700,tackld 600,fght,fdd

MICHAEL EYRE - fractious prior to the start. Hung outwards throughout the run home causing driver C Dalgety difficulty.

7th,3bk otr,up 3wd tn,honest

STYLE COUNCIL - driver K Cameron was questioned regarding the manner in which he drove near the 2100m when shifting inwards to a position four back on the fence. Mr Cameron advised that after initially shifting outwards he was concerned that he would be left to race parked when MICHAEL EYRE was attempting to shift inwards when racing in the parked position. After viewing the replays and hearing Mr Cameron's explanation, Stewards were satisfied that his actions were not unreasonable.

4bk otr,detachd,6bk inr,off,plain

Soon trld,struggling 800,gone 400

LET'S GO RINGO - weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

Brk,prkd 2300,1x1 1000,battld

LET'S GO RINGO - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.

5bk inr,6bk 800,buried tn,battled

3-4bk inr,flat tyre,waited,battled

LET'S GO RINGO - hung inwards and struck track markers near the 1100m. Driver A Cameron reported she sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 1250m.

Trld-3bk inr,waited,off 250,steady

LET'S GO RINGO - trainer J Gray advised the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing.

Strght to ld,kickd clr tn,held on

HOLLY K - fractious prior to the start.

Led,soon trail,3bk,nevr ran on

HOLLY K - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Over-raced through the middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home and paced roughly.

Prkd,1x1,3bk 1000,held up,steady

HOLLY K - raced wide early.

3wd,prkd,1x1 800,urged,faded out

HOLLY K - raced wide early. Hung inwards rounding the final bend when weakening and in the run home.

4bk otr,chkd,3bk otr,3wd,battld

FAST ACE - had to be steadied near the 1200m. Forced to race three wide from the 900m.

1x1-3bk otr,prkd 1200,fght,peakd

FAST ACE - driver R Cameron was issued a warning for the manner he drove racing into the first bend when shifting inwards placing KING ARTHUR in restricted room. Mr Cameron was also warned for striking a wheel when shifting ground outwards near the 1400m. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.

6bk otr-inr,held up 5bk tn,sound

FAST ACE - raced wide early. Held up final bend.

5th,3-4-5bk otr,held up tn,imprvd

FAST ACE - held up final bend and early in the run home. Paced roughly near the 200m.

Eased,4-6bk inr,3wd cvr rear,sound

FAST ACE - had to be steadied when there was a slight easing of the pace near the 1100m.