NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Ld out,trld 1750,thru,strong effort

Nice trip otr,wd 400,closed stoutly

Prkd,ld,trld,3-bk 975m,stout on inr

4th inr,4-bk 1700,held up,solid gap

JUKEBOX GYPSY - shifted inwards after 150m placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

8th inr,4-bk,off,closed strongly wd

JUKEBOX GYPSY - held up early in the run home.

3rd inr,4-bk 1600,held up,tidy mrks

Soon 3bk inr,flat 350,1-paced inr

JUKEBOX GYPSY - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver G O'Reilly could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort.

3wd,prkd,ld,3bk inr,waitd,fair inr

JUKEBOX GYPSY - raced wide early.

Eased,wd cvr rear 600,5w top,strong

JUKEBOX GYPSY - driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning for failing to concede his position rounding the first bend when an outside runner attempted to ease him down the track.

4-5bk inr,off tn,cheeky mid-wd

JUKEBOX GYPSY - cast a bell boot early in the run home.

Led,trld 1200,waited,honest inr

Gate spd,ld 1650,steady,held well

Rear inr,6bk otr,3-4wd 600,brave

OHOKA COBRA - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 800m. Lay inwards near the 500m placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Eased,13th otr,rear 600,never in it

OHOKA COBRA - weakened final bend.

Sped to ld,set terms,hdd top,wilted

Gun run mrks,every chance,tried inr

Gate spd,trld,thru,chased well str

OHOKA COBRA - driver D Dolan was issued a warning for using her whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.

5bk otr,4bk 600,angld,honest wd

OHOKA COBRA - raced wide early.

Trld-3bk inr,prkd 900,flat tn,wiltd

OHOKA COBRA - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the colt had over-raced through the middle stages and had been unsuited to racing parked.

6th,1x1 1500,rear tn,no kick mid

WHYAMIHERE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Curtin. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3bk otr,sent 3wd 600,ld 200,held

WHYAMIHERE - raced wide from the 800m.

7th otr,1x1,wd 1000,prkd,too strong

WHYAMIHERE - driver J Curtin had difficulty activating the removable deafeners early in the run home.

Wd mid,rolled to ld 1300,gunned dwn

WHYAMIHERE - raced wide early.

Up,led,soft tempo,kickd,too easy

Gate spd,ld,set terms,run down 80

Gate spd,trld 1600,waitd,solid inr

ROCKINGOOD - trainer B Hill was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified removable deafeners.

Trld,3bk inr,held up 4bk tn,sound

A false start was declared when ROCKINGOOD broke just prior to the start hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver R May elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

Wd,into ld 1250,dictated,reeled in

Up,led 1800,stackd thm up,held best

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced when racing in the parked position through the early and middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Stewards questioned driver C Ferguson regarding the tactics he adopted near the 900m when electing to shift down to the marker line as opposed to remaining in the one one position. Mr Ferguson explained that he felt that his best option was to shift inwards and follow ROCKINGOOD and DEADLINE who were both favoured runners rather than remain in the one out line following NICKEL AND DIME which had improved quickly to race in the parked position through the middle stages as this would have resulted in him having to improve wide on the final bend. After considering the matter, Stewards were satisfied that Mr Ferguson's tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Soon ld,set terms,fght hard,hdd 100

Prkd,ld 1500,hdd 200,fght on

Ld out,3-bk 1550,bttld solidly mrks

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 650,chall,tough

5bk otr,thru mid tn,tried hard wd

MOTOR MOUTH - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C Sharpe. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.

10th,6-bk inr,5-bk,held up,bt slows

There was a delay to the start due to MOTOR MOUTH becoming fractious and rearing on several occasions. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the horse will remain for future standing starts.

1x1,prkd 2100,cvr 1100,stout in mid

MOTOR MOUTH - driver S Iremonger reported the gelding had hung outwards in the run home causing him difficulty when attempting to improve into the passing lane.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,couldn't stick

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened final bend.

4bk otr,5bk 800,3-4wd cvr tn,sound

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd,cvr,wd 400,steady

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hung inwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with FOVEAUX GAMBLER despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1400m. After questioning drivers B Wilmott (GOORAMBAT ART), D Roberts (MOTOR MOUTH), A Edge (OFF THE EDGE) and reviewing the replays, it was established MOTOR MOUTH had shifted wider before GOORAMBAT ART reached its sulky wheel. It was also confirmed OFF THE EDGE moved outwards behind MOTOR MOUTH while racing to the inside of GOORAMBAT ART without forcing that runner wider. After considering the drivers' explanations, Stewards concluded no breach of the Push Out Rule had occurred and took no further action.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,chased boldly

Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 19 April MOTOR MOUTH has been treated for stomach ulcers since last racing.

Gate spd,ld,trld,off 250,steady mid

5th otr,1x1,prkd 1400,ld top,too gd

5th otr,1x1 1700,held up,off,strong

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,fght well

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

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

9th otr,5-bk 1350,wd 700,ld,cut dwn

Wd,5-bk otr,wd 1100,prkd,faded out

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - raced wide early.

Eased,wd cvr rear 550,6w,stout fin

7th otr,wd 1300,prkd 800,stuck well

Prkd,3bk inr 1400,held up,sound inr

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver B Wilmott was issued a warning for attempting a run when insufficient room existed passing the 150m.

4bk inr,1x1 1300,off,unleashed best

4th,4bk inr,green,4bk otr,faded 500

QUICKER THAN QUICK - over-raced early and middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1000m. Weakened final bend. Driver S Thornley advised the gelding had over-raced and may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

9th otr,5-bk,wd 900,3rd top,outfin

QUICKER THAN QUICK - hung inwards throughout the run home.

6th otr,1x1 1250,off top,strong bid

Up,prkd,ld,trld 1800,honest inr

QUICKER THAN QUICK - hung inwards final bend losing ground.

Tracked pacemaking wnnr,chased best

Ld,trld 1800,thru,chased boldly inr

QUICKER THAN QUICK - raced inside a track marker rounding the final bend. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning.

Wd,3-bk otr,1x1,prkd 800,gritty bid

Made ld,trld,off,ld 1100,tckld,game

QUICKER THAN QUICK - lay outwards rounding the final bend.

Brf brk,3rd,3bk inr,held up,steady

4-5bk inr,4-3bk tn,steady 1-off

6bk inr,urgd 4bk tn,held up,pluggd

ELITE STYX - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.

6th inr,off,held up rear,belated wd

ELITE STYX - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

4-3bk otr,4bk inr 500,off,tidy mid

Soon 3bk otr,loomd tn,dashd,just

4-6bk inr,off 700,3wd cvr,sound wd

ELITE STYX - over-raced middle stages.

Trld,3bk inr 800,held up,steady inr

ELITE STYX - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,waited,short bid inr

Easd,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,wd tn,ok

DON JUAN - out of position at the start. Driver T Duley was issued a warning.

8th otr,4-bk bell,off,plggd away wd

Connections advised Stewards on 23 June that DON JUAN has had its fetlocks treated since last racing.

Eased,wd cvr rear 600,bt straggler

Wd,prkd,cvr,prkd 1350,keen,wknd out

DON JUAN - raced wide early. Over-raced through the middle stages causing driver T Duley considerable difficulty.

Cght 3wd,prkd,flat 500,2nd wknd

DON JUAN - raced wide early and middle stages.

5bk otr,3wd 700,prkd 500,classiest

DON JUAN - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated and also benefited from a drop back in class tonight. Trainer M Purvis was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to advise the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.

3rd,3-bk inr 1700,off top,no pickup

Trld,3-bk 1050,unable to quicken up

Soon 4pegs,off 400,tite room,ran on

DON JUAN - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Eased,4-3-4bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound

Soon 4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,sound wd

5th otr,1x1 1850,couldn't stick on

MCKENDRICK - when questioned regarding the performance Co-Trainer R Dunn advised that he was disappointed with the effort and would be looking to increase the gelding's workload in training prior to resuming.

Eased,4-bk inr,atrial fib,pulled up

MCKENDRICK - raced lethargically over the early stages before being retired from the event near the 1500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

Wd,pressed to ld 1200,run down 100m

MCKENDRICK - lay inwards and paced roughly entering the first bend.

3rd inr,3-bk 1850,off top,stout mid

Sped to ld,trld 1650,off,ld,run dwn

MCKENDRICK - lay outwards in the run home.