NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Gate spd,led-3bk inr,off tn,flew

CATH - over-raced when being restrained passing the 1300m. Driver S Hill was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1600,thru,too easy

CATH - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by G O'Reilly) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly by allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of THE QUEENS GAMBIT early in the run home resulting in the tyre being punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 30 November up to and including 10 December 2025 (5 days).

4-5bk otr,3-4wd cvr,wdst tn,honest

CATH - raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,bold inr

Gate spd,ld 1700,fght,brave,nabbd

Eased,5th,prkd 1200,ld tn,held best

Mid,parkd bell,up,fght well

Wd cvr bk of mid,up prkd,too gritty

ALL OF ME - raced wide through the middle stages before progressing to the lead near the 1000m. Shifted inwards late in the run home when to the inside of MIKI'S DEAL, which also shifted inwards. Stewards held an investigation into the incident and, after viewing the replays and hearing from Driver C Dalgety, were unable to attribute sole responsibility to MIKI'S DEAL so took the matter no further.

Gt spd,trail,out trn,easy work

6bk otr,3-4wd cvr,fading from 500

MIKI'S DEAL - raced wide with cover from the 900m. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Eased,6bk inr,5bk tn,good,held up

MIKI'S DEAL - held up for clear racing room inside the final 150m and hung outwards having to be steadied.

4bk otr,3wd cvr 900,tried hard mid

Eased,dist 6th,prkd 900,gritty,fdd

MIKI'S DEAL - hung inwards and paced roughly in the early stages losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance trainer B Gray advised he would have the filly examined by his veterinarian in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,easy

SECRET WISH - over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover near the 1300m.

Bk otr,peeld 400,swept by wider

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn-100,flew

SECRET WISH - held up early in the run home.

Easd,7bk otr,3wd,prkd tn,fght,fdd

SECRET WISH - raced wide early. Awkwardly placed close to the sulky of ALECTO rounding the first bend when there was an easing of the pace having to be steadied.

3-4bk inr,cartd bk 400,tried hard

SECRET WISH - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Gt spd,wd,trail,zipped late

HAVTIMEWILLFLY - contacted the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Authorisation of this runner's 1st placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the filly had not gained an advantage. Driver B Barclay was issued with a warning.

Followd 1x1,peeld 400,short livd

BETTOR WAY - broke passing the 400m losing all chance. Stewards spoke with driver K Butt regarding this incident who advised that she had shifted her runner wider on the track to avoid a weakening runner rounding the final bend and after doing so had then attempted to shift back down the track and follow the helmet of HAVTIMEWILLFLY, however BETTOR WAY had swung its off hind leg out making contact with the sulky wheel of DENY EVERYTHING which was racing to her outside, and broke in consequence. After hearing from Miss Butt and viewing the replays Stewards were satisfied with the explanation tendered and took no further action other than to place a warning on the racing record of BETTOR WAY and note the circumstances.

Gt spd,led thrghout,too speedy

3wd,prkd 1250,fght gamely str

HAVTIMEWILLFLY - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1300m.

Pressd 2 lead,joind,kept giving

Followd 1x1,out str,pounced

Thru,1x1 1500,off mid tn,no threat

Gt spd,led,headed,smart innr

Eased,6bk otr,3wd 600,fght well wd

Gate spd,prkd 1700-tn,felt pinch

LIZZIE BORDEN - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,prkd,ld 1250,mastered shadows

3-4bk inr,off,4bk otr,wd rear tn,ok

LIZZIE BORDEN - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort. Connections advised they would give consideration to sending the filly for a spell.

3-5bk inr,off 3wd 700,battld wdst

5bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,felt pinch tn

Eased,wd rear 1700,prkd,gallant bid

LIZZIE BORDEN - lay inwards in the score up and over the early stages when being restrained towards the rear. Lay in again near the 1700m when shifting out off the back of RIVER contacting that runner's sulky wheel which punctured. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

Gate spd,trld 1700,thru,comfy

LIZZIE BORDEN - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gt spd,trail,charged on by

Gt spd,kickd up,led,fght hard

INDULGE ME - lay out throughout the run home having to be straightened by driver N Williamson.

3bk inr,4bk 1200,off tn,smart inr

INDULGE ME - held up early in the run home.

4th,led bell,fght hard,nabd line

INDULGE ME - lay outwards in the run home having to be corrected by driver N Williamson.

6-7bk otr,3wd cvr,off,swooped wd

Trainer N Williamson advised Stewards on 22 October that INDULGE ME has had its fetlocks treated since last racing.

3rd thrghout,flat trn,2nd wind,nice