NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

3bk inr,4bk 1100,whackd away inr

SEASIDE BRUCIE - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,smartest inr

Gate spd,ld 1850,kickd clr tn,held

Led,trld 1300,held up,off,battld

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,steady inr

SEASIDE BRUCIE - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld 1750,kicked,held on

Prkd,up,ld 1350,joind,fght,wilted

4bk otr,3wd cvr,wdr tn,dashd wd

TIDY KIWI - raced wide early. Hampered near the 900m after a slight easing of the pace when becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of SEASIDE BRUCIE and lost ground with a trailing runner being checked. Raced wide from the 900m. Weakened final bend.

3-4bk inr,held up tn,sound on inr

7bk otr,5bk inr,hung tn,honest inr

3-4bk inr,waitd tn,1-paced on inr

I'M ROCKIN - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld bid,prkd,1x1,off,battld

I'M ROCKIN - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear otr,wd top,ran on nicely

7th,imprvd,prkd 1600,fght tn,hdd

I'M ROCKIN - over-raced middle stages.

9th otr,4-bk,brk 2150,out of action

I'M ROCKIN - broke racing over the crossing near the 2150m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

8th,4bk otr,angld tn,strong mid-wd

11th otr,3-bk bell,off,fght on well

I'M ROCKIN - held up early in the run home.

Up,prkd,doggd,led tn,too gritty

KOTARE RIMU - driver S Thornley 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 imposed a fine of $300.

Soon trld,waitd,shot thru 150,held

1x1-5bk otr 800,3wd cvr,sound mid

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,tight,steady

KOTARE RIMU - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,ld 950,trld 800,too good (rel)

KOTARE RIMU - Stewards lodged a protest against 1st placing being awarded under Rule 869(7B) alleging the gelding had gained an advantage by racing inside the final track marker prior to the passing lane. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards, driver S Hill and trainer R Houghton, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and KOTARE RIMU was relegated to 2nd placing. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by A Butt) admitted an associated charge in that he allowed his runner to improve inside a track marker thereby gaining an advantage. After hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 17 May up to and including 29 May 2026 (3 days).

Wd,up prkd 1600,ouitkicked run home

KOTARE RIMU - over-raced when racing in the parked position through the middle stages.

Soon 3bk otr,3wd cvr 350,off,ok mid

Brk 1900,well beaten after

KOTARE RIMU - broke after 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3-4bk otr,shuffld,wd cvr rear,ok

COMMANDER JOE - driver H Douglas advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre rounding the final bend. Stewards spoke with junior drivers D Williams (KOWHAI STAR), assisted by S Tomlinson and H Douglas (COMMANDER JOE) regarding this incident and after hearing their explanations, Stewards issued a charge against Miss Williams, alleging she drove carelessly when shifting ground near the 400m and striking the sulky wheel of COMMANDER JOE which punctured. Miss Williams admitted the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

3-4bk inr,off 300,handy in mid

KOWHAI STAR - out of position at the start when being restrained by junior driver D Williams. Miss Williams (assisted by S Thornley) was shown the films and was issued a warning. Held up briefly exiting the final bend.

3bk inr,4bk 1350,off tn,lackd gaps

KOWHAI STAR - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

8th inr,shffld,chkd,wd rear 800,fdd

KOWHAI STAR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Forced to race four wide from the 900m.

4bk otr,3wd cvr 800,1-paced wd

KOWHAI STAR - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide with cover from the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Followd 1x1,angld,ran on ok

KOWHAI STAR - over-raced middle stages.

6th,6-bk inr,off,wdst tn,strong bid

5th otr,3-bk,4w top,closed strongly

KOWHAI STAR - broke in the score up however was in position at the start.

3bk otr,3wd,3bk otr,off,dashd mid

KOWHAI STAR - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,prkd 1500,lost ld dig,stuck well

BEACHBREAK - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Driver C Wigg 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 in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Ms Wigg's Amateur Driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 16 August 2026 (6 weeks).

Led,trld 1350,waitd,thru,honest

Trld-3bk inr,to 1x1 650,steady wd

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,prkd,ld,hdd 100

BEACHBREAK - raced wide early.

Brk badly start,brk 2200,distancd

BEACHBREAK - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again rounding the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a laceration on the left front leg which was treated.

Trail,3pegs bell,ran on,no room lat

BEACHBREAK - held up throughout the run home.

Gt spd,parkd,fought on bravely

BEACHBREAK - paced roughly near the 100m.

Trld,3bk inr,4bk 750,held up,tidy

BEACHBREAK - held up final bend and early and middle stages of the run home.

7th inr,4-bk,off,held up,fght on wd

Brk wildly start,never in touch

BLACK MACH - trainer K Barron was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with removable deafeners which had not been notified and were removed prior to the start. Broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon trld,gap on inr tn,1-paced

Eased,6bk otr,3-4wd rear tn,battld

3bk otr the trip,angld wd,honest wd

1x1,prkd 1400,1x1 900,tiring 400

Soon 4bk inr,waited tn,1-paced inr

3-4bk inr,held up 400,off,battld

Led-3bk inr,flat 600,felt pinch inr

Gate spd,led,fght,swamped 100

Gate spd,ld,set terms,nvr in doubt

Prkd,into ld 1750,dictated,powerful

CLASSIE LINC - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for failing to have his horse at the assembly point by the prescribed time.

5th inr,4-bk,held up,solid on mrks

CLASSIE LINC - fractious prior to the start.

Prkd,cvr,prkd bell,ld top,reeled in

CLASSIE LINC - crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend having to be steadied. Over-raced middle stages.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1300,hdd trn,wilted

CLASSIE LINC - raced wide early.

Wd,chkd,wd,prkd,ld 1500,too gritty

CLASSIE LINC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1750m.

3bk otr,4bk 1200,shuffld,imprvd wd

7th otr,4-bk 1850,wd 550,strong bid

3wd cvr,easd,8bk otr,handy wdst

CLASSIE LINC - raced wide early. Checked rounding the final bend losing ground.

5-6-5bk otr,3wd 500,5wd tn,fair

COMMANDER JOE - driver H Douglas advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre rounding the final bend. Stewards spoke with junior drivers D Williams (KOWHAI STAR), assisted by S Tomlinson and H Douglas (COMMANDER JOE) regarding this incident and after hearing their explanations, Stewards issued a charge against Miss Williams, alleging she drove carelessly when shifting ground near the 400m and striking the sulky wheel of COMMANDER JOE which punctured. Miss Williams admitted the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

5-6bk otr,wdst rear tn,bold wdst

3wd,prkd 1600-tn,askd tn,weakened

1x1-3bk otr,1x1,kept coming mid

5bk otr,sent 3wd 700,short bid

COMMANDER JOE - raced wide from the 800m.

Found 1x1,up 3wd 350,unwound best

Prkd,3bk otr 1200,shuffld,sound wd

COMMANDER JOE - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Prkd,1x 1300,3bk otr,pluggd in mid

4th,4-3bk inr,held up 400-150,gd

COMMANDER JOE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Eased,rear inr bell,off,stout wdst

4-5bk inr,held up tn-100,cheeky

SHARE A DREAM - crowded by an outside runner near the 1600m and struck track markers. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

6bk inr,5bk 1000,angld off tn,good

Eased,wd cvr rear,prkd 1050,too big

SHARE A DREAM - the anti-choke device broke at the start. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition. Raced wide early.

3bk otr,5bk 800,imprvd in gaps mid

SHARE A DREAM - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

7th inr,6-bk 1250,held up,plggd on

SHARE A DREAM - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

10th otr,5-bk 1000,off,blkd,late wd

SHARE A DREAM - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home. Paced roughly near the 200m.

Bk otr,weavd 500,ran on wide

SHARE A DREAM - awkwardly placed near the sulky wheel of FOREVER ARDEN leaving the final bend.

Soon 4pegs,angld off,tidy chase

SHARE A DREAM - awkwardly placed to the inside of RISING STORM near the 300m having to be steadied.

Mid,into 1x1,ran on ok

Bk otr,last,angld wide,ran on well

7th,prkd,ld 1800,dictated,too tough

Rough,detachd,4bk otr,wd tn,big

MY SKATJIE - broke after 100m losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

3-4th,3bk inr,off 350,fght gamely

4th,prkd 1500-tn,2nd tn,swampd

3-5bk inr,off,held up,steady wdst

MY SKATJIE - held up early in the run home.

Slow,9th,3bk otr,3-4wd tn,sound wd

6th,6-bk inr,1x1 2100,wd 400,too gd

Brk,4th,prkd 2000,ld 250m,reeled in

Rough,7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr top,stout

MY SKATJIE - paced roughly through the early stages.

Eased,rear otr,made grnd nicely mid