NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

4-5bk inr,off 400,held up,sound wd

FAST ACE - driver R Cameron admitted 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 in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Cameron's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 13 December 2024 (2 days).

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,waited,fair

Eased,5bk otr-inr,waitd,imprvd inr

FAST ACE - driver R Cameron was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3wd,13th,7bk otr,6bk inr,pluggd

Slow,10th,5bk otr,wd cvr tn,handy

FAST ACE - tangled away.

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,7bk otr,last otr tn,bt slow 1

Soon 5bk inr,held up tn,handy inr

A false start was declared when PRIDES CONTESSA broke in the score up checking a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver O Thornley elected to remain in her allocated barrier position for the restart.

1x1,3bk otr 1100,flat tn,steady

Easd,4bk inr,1x1,prkd 1200,askd,fdd

PRIDES CONTESSA - paced roughly shortly after the start.

Eased,5bk inr 1000,waited,battld

PRIDES CONTESSA - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was a distance back from the unruly position at the start. Driver M Cations was issued a warning. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

7th,4bk inr 800,off,sound,held up

PRIDES CONTESSA - struck several track markers entering the first bend. Driver M Cations was issued a warning. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

3wd,prkd 1400,askd tn,felt pinch

PRIDES CONTESSA - driver A Beecroft was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area. Raced wide early. Weakened rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the tactics he adopted through the middle stages Mr Beecroft advised the mare had proved disappointing after being saved for one run last week and he had elected to race closer to the speed today however the mare had failed to finish the race off in a competitive manner. After hearing Mr Beecroft's explanation Stewards noted his explanation.

3bk otr-1x1,off tn,1-paced in mid

PRIDES CONTESSA - paced roughly in the score up and was back from the unruly position at the start. Driver A Beecroft was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Brk score-up,always distant after

PRIDES CONTESSA - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

5bk otr,4bk inr,3bk otr,pluggd mid

PRIDES CONTESSA - pre-race warmed. Paced roughly shortly after the start.

Brk,4bk inr,4bk otr,up,pluggd mid

PICCADILLY PETE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced wider on the track near the 1800m when RUBY'S A DELIGHT shifted outwards.

4-6bk otr,wd rear tn,1-paced mid

Brk,5bk inr,5bk otr,cheeky inr

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

1x1 the trip,off tn,short bid mid

3wd,prkd 1400,fght tn,tight,honest

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - raced wide early.

6th,1x1 1100,off,tried hard mid-wd

5bk otr,3wd,prkd tn,honest mid

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - raced wide from the 900m.

3bk otr-1x1,up,2nd tn,led,nabbd

3wd,up,led 1150,fght,held best

RUBY'S A DELIGHT - locked wheels momentarily with EDGE OF REASON after 150m. Raced wide early. Attempted to ease near the 1200m hampering trailing runners.

Eeasd,7bk otr-inr,off rear,steady

Soon prkd,1x1 900,flat tn,plain

EVIDENTLY - weakened from the 500m.

5-6bk otr,inr 600,off,chkd,fell

IVAN THE GREAT - broke briefly shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace and over-raced for a distance passing the 1500m causing driver A Edge difficulty and shifted outwards near the 1350m forcing SWEET SPIRIT to race wider on the track. Lay inwards for a distance and paced roughly when being shifted wider on the track near the 950m. Again lay inwards rounding the final bend causing driver A Edge difficulty and struck the sulky wheel of ARCHIE and broke and shifted inwards checking EVIDENTLY which fell dislodging driver K McClintock. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

3bk otr,4bk 1200,thru mid,1-paced

EVIDENTLY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.

3-5bk otr,losing touch tn,2nd wind

3bk inr-5bk 1100,waited,imprvd inr

Gate spd,ld 1900,far too easy str

EVIDENTLY - raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld 2100,fght hard str,hdd

Prkd,ld 2100,dug in tn,fght,swampd

EVIDENTLY - driver S Ottley reported she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking.

Trld-3bk inr,off mid tn,unwound wd

1x1-3bk otr,off,tried hard wd out

BELMONT VALOR - hung inwards for a distance after the start.

Trld the trip,thru 150,solid,close

BELMONT VALOR - hung inwards and paced roughly early in the run home.

Found trl,thru tn,tried hard inr

BELMONT VALOR - trainer D Williamson was issued a warning for not having the correct colours available. Lay outwards at various stages throughout.

1x1,3bk otr 800,off wd tn,useful wd

5th,prkd 1200,urgd tn,tired

BELMONT VALOR - weakened final bend.

4-5bk inr,held up 4bk tn,honest

BELMONT VALOR - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

7bk otr,sent,up,ld 1200,gone by 400

BELMONT VALOR - over-raced middle stages. Struck several track markers rounding the final bend when weakening hampering trailing runners. Driver C Thornley was issued a warning. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Followd 1x1,drag up 600,fair fin

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fght on

Gt spd,led,kickd,drvr issue 150

STICKIFINGERS - driver K Tomlinson became unbalanced in the sulky passing the 150m after both feet slipped from the footrests placing her at a disadvantage.

4th,parkd bell,fght on well

Mid otr,parkd,led 1400,fght well

Trail,3pegs,handy up inner

STICKIFINGERS - held up for a clear run in the middle stages of the run home and contacted several track markers. Driver M Hurrell was issued with a warning.

3bk otr,4bk 900,3-4wd tn,honest

OFF THE EDGE - over-raced middle stages.

4-3bk otr,3wd tn,imprvd,peaked

7-6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,paddld wd

Eased,4bk otr,hookd wdst,smart

OFF THE EDGE - out of position at the start. Driver C Wigg was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Raced wide from the 600m.

Eased,6bk inr,5bk tn,pluggd inr

7bk otr,4bk inr,off 700,wd cvr,easy

OFF THE EDGE - out of position at the candy pole. Driver C Wigg was issued a warning.

8th,4bk otr-1x1,up tn,strong mid

Brk,4bk otr 1600,3bk,off tn,battld

OFF THE EDGE - broke at the start losing ground.

3-4bk inr,4bk otr,3-5wd,sound wd

OFF THE EDGE - hampered and forced wider by an inside runner rounding the final bend. Stewards questioned driver A Edge regarding the tactics he adopted in the early stages when electing to shift inwards to race on the marker line. Mr Edge explained that the horse had previously disappointed when racing in the parked position so he elected to shift inwards to obtain cover.

Soon 4bk inr,off mid tn,imprvd inr

Soon 4pegs,off trn,no room late

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - held up over the concluding stages.

3bk inr,held up badly 400,off,fair

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

4th,led 1800,kickd tn,fght hrd

Soon 4bk inr,askd 400,no imprvmnt

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - began awkwardly. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised she was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd cvr,sound

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced four wide with cover from the 800m.

Mid-bk otr,innr turn,nice bid

3wd,prkd,1x1,held up tn,steady

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced wide early.

4-6bk otr,brk,off rear,tidy wd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke passing the 1100m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

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

Eased,5bk inr,4bk tn,off,imprvd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - held up final bend.

4bk otr,up,prkd 900,gritty fight

KOWHAI NUGGET - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5-4bk otr,3wd cvr,powerful,nabbd

Eased,6bk inr,rough/brk 350

KOWHAI NUGGET - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

6bk inr,off rear 600,off,battld wd

Eased,12th,6bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound

Soon 1x1,off tn mid,kept giving mid

3bk otr-1x1 1200,up tn,solid mid

Brk,detachd,6bk inr,tiring by tn

KOWHAI NUGGET - broke at the start before being checked by an outside runner losing ground. Broke briefly when over-racing passing the 1600m. Hung inwards and paced roughly final bend striking several track markers.

Eased,4bk otr,wdst rear tn,bt slows

5th,3bk otr 1500,tight 400 & wilted

KOWHAI NUGGET - hung inwards final bend when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner causing driver B Hope some difficulty with a trailing runner being hampered.

3-4pegs,fair finish up innr

KATHERINE - over-raced middle stages. Driver S Tomlinson reported she had difficulty activating the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

Gate spd,ld 1600,trld 900,bold inr

KATHERINE - driver C Negus was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

9-8bk otr,thru mid tn,honest mid

KATHERINE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Chkd 1750,8bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght,fdd

KATHERINE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m.

Gate spd,trld,thru,sound bid inr

KATHERINE - paced roughly rounding the final bend.

Brk,3bk inr,5bk,held up,off,big wd

KATHERINE - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld,3bk inr 1150,off 400,tight,ok

INTERPOL - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1200m. Locked wheels with KATHERINE which lay inwards rounding the final bend losing all chance.

4-5bk inr,4bk tn,imprvd in mid

Gate spd,trld,1x1 700,honest mid

Trail thrghout,solid chase