NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Eased,5bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,ok wd

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - slow in the early stages.

3rd,4bk inr 1900,off,held up,sound

4bk inr,held up,angld,smart wdst

10th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 450,slick late

5th inr,5-bk,3-bk top,off,stout mid

Eased,10th otr,wd cvr 400,stout fin

13th,6-bk otr,chkd,failed to run on

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - when questioned regarding the performance, driver S Tomlinson advised Stewards that the mare had trotted roughly during the score-up and through the early stages of the race. Miss Tomlinson further explained that the mare was unable to make ground over the final 400m and expressed disappointment with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Brk,detachd,never in touch after

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - broke at the start losing all chance.

6th,6-bk inr,off,1x1 400,stout fin

Up,brk 2500,13th,6bk inr,pluggd

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - broke after 100m losing ground.

Soon 3bk otr,up 3-4wd tn,dashed

4th,1x1 1500,up,tried hard wd

HARRIET'S MOMENT - over-raced middle stages. Raced greenly early in the run home and shifted outwards near the 150m forcing AMENDMENT wider on the track.

5th inr,prkd,cvr 1000,off,bold (dq)

HARRIET'S MOMENT - fractious prior to the start causing driver R May difficulty. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Mr May was issued a warning for half carting for a distance passing the 1600m. Lay inwards throughout the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 859(2) alleging the mare had started from the incorrect barrier position and in doing so gained an advantage. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr May the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and HARRIET'S MOMENT was disqualified.

Slw,11th gap,5-bk otr,wd cvr,useful

3-4pegs,off turn,ran on late

HARRIET'S MOMENT - hampered by a weakening runner final bend then lay out early in the run home. Driver P Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence.

Brk,10th otr,4bk,wd cvr,wdr,up post

MADAM PATSY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m. Came together with HARRIET'S MOMENT late in the run home when both runners shifted ground.

Slow,always detached from pack

HARRIET'S MOMENT - hampered shortly after the start losing ground then trotted roughly for a distance losing all chance.

Found trail,waitd,thru,honest inr

4th,6-bk inr,1x1 1800,wd top,too gd

Brk 2500,,4bk otr,rough/gone 800

MILLIE LET LOOSE - broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 900m.

Mid,brfly parkd,1x1,only batld

Soon 3pegs,off str,weavd,tidy fin

Trld-3bk inr,off 350,held up,plain

4bk otr,5bk 850,wd rear,very plain

Up,ld bid,prkd 1400,askd tn,fght

FOUR WISE WOMEN - raced in restricted room after 100m when runners either side shifted ground marginally, locking stays with both HOLLY HIGHLANDER, which had been dictated inwards, and IT'S SO EASY, which shifted ground sharply after locking stays, resulting in the mare breaking and losing considerable ground. After hearing from drivers P Davis (IT'S SO EASY) and T Williams (FOUR WISE WOMEN) and reviewing the films, Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one horse or driver.

Up,ld,trld 1900,thru,honest inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for striking the final track marker prior to the passing lane.

3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,smart in mid

Wd,eased,6-bk otr,wd 650,bttld well

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - raced wide early. Raced wide from the 700m.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1500,hdd 150m out

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - trainer K Fairbairn was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without a number.

Trld,3-bk 1200,held up,sound on inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - held up early in the run home.

5th otr,1x1,wd top,ran home soundly

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - lay inwards early in the run home briefly crowding an inside runner.

7th otr,5-bk 1300,wd cvr top,useful

Brk,wd,up prkd 1150,couldn't stick

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early and middle stages.

Brk 1900,detachd,6bk otr tn,steady

IT'S SO EASY - locked stays with FOUR WISE WOMEN after 100m and when becoming detached, shifted ground abruptly making contact with an outside runner before breaking shortly after and losing ground.

Brk,detached,never cght up

FOUR WISE WOMEN - broke at the start losing all chance.

Slow,3bk otr,1x1,3wd tn,plain

FOUR WISE WOMEN - began awkwardly.

6-5th,prkd,1x1 750,off,1-paced

4-5bk inr,off mid 500,held up,good

FOUR WISE WOMEN - held up until late in the run home.

Ld bid,prkd-3bk otr,tiring by tn

Soon prkd,3bk otr 800,off,sound

4th,prkd,ld 1900,fght hrd,hdd 100

4th,1x1 500,peeld late,too slick

Last,up 700,3w trn,best wide

5bk inr-6bk otr,well bk tn,pluggd

PRINCESS SADIE - trotted roughly rounding the final bend.

Ld,trld 1700,thru,chased well inr

1x1,3bk otr 1200,off,earnest wd

1x1-4bk otr,loomd wd,tidy wd,cght

Gt spd,led,soon trail,dashd innr

PRINCESS SADIE - trotted roughly rounding the final bend. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m.

Brk badly,detachd,almost tackd on

ARADNE - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,powerful

ARADNE - lay inwards late in the run home crowding an inside runner.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,strong bid

Ld out,4-bk 1400,off 350,plggd away

Trld out,4-bk 1300,1x1 850,wd,plggd

7th inr,4bk,held up,off,belated mid

ARADNE - the rein pole was removed prior to the start after warming up unfavourably. Held up early in the run home.

Gun run mrks,flat 3rd gap tn,wknd

Wd,prkd,4-bk inr 1800,off,no pickup

ARADNE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Prkd,ld,trld 1950,thru,fght stoutly

ARADNE - contacted track markers near the 250m when in restricted room.

Trld,3-bk 1850,prkd 400,outfinished

Led,held lead,kickd tn,held best

7th otr,3-bk 1800,wd cvr 350,strong

4th inr,4-bk 1500,failed to quicken

3-4-5bk inr,waited tn,offerd little

Up,prkd 1800,fght hard tn,hdd 150

10th otr,4-bk bell,5w top,stout fin

Chkd,into 1x1 early,wd 500,no punch

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Soon brk,detachd,never cght up

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - broke at the start losing all chance.

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,solid mid

WAIHEMO HANNAH - lay inwards having to be straightened by driver J Dunn placing an inside runner in restricted room after 100m.

Trld,3bk inr 1900,waitd,good,tight

Wd,made ld,trld 1400,off,outfinishd

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,off,chased boldly

1x1,left prkd 1500,stuck on bravely

8th otr,5-bk,wdst top,powerful fin

Brk,wd cvr rear top,ran home nicely

WAIHEMO HANNAH - began awkwardly.

1x1,to prkd 800,led tn,held on best

WAIHEMO HANNAH - trotted roughly early stages.

Up,thru,1x1 1600,chased hard mid

There was a delay to the start after driver J Dunn (WAIHEMO HANNAH) became unwell in the preliminary and was replaced by T Williams.

4th inr,4-bk,off,wd 550,ld tn,tough

Brk,rear,8th,4bk otr,off,tidy wdst

LOTTIE'S MOMENT - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

Found 1x1 early,peeled top,powerful

Prkd,trld,3-bk,off 450,wd,too smart

LOTTIE'S MOMENT - trotted roughly in the run home.

8th,7-bk inr,off 1450,5w top,brk up

LOTTIE'S MOMENT - shifted outwards leaving the final bend and contacted the sulky wheel of GO HOME DENISE and broke in consequence losing all chance. Driver J Morrison admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Trppd wd,up prkd 1300,flat top,wknd

LOTTIE'S MOMENT - trainer J Morrison was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky. Raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver H Orange advised the mare had trotted roughly on occasions and had raced keenly. Mr Morrison advised he was not disappointed with the performance considering the mare was racing up in grade from its last start and had raced wide early before reaching the parked position.

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 900,wdr,ran clr

9th,3bk otr,off 300,useful mid

LOTTIE'S MOMENT - trainer J Morrison was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race with removable deafeners instead of the notified fixed deafeners.

Wd,made ld,brk 1600,wdst tn,belated

LOTTIE'S MOMENT - broke shortly after racing over the crossing near the 1700m hampering trailing runners, losing considerable ground. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

1x1-3bk otr,loomed 3wd,smart

PAIGE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

5th,prkd,1x1 1200,off,solid mid

PAIGE - trotted roughly in the run home.

4-5bk inr,off 550,held up,honest

PAIGE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

3rd,4bk otr,1x1 1300,off,solid wd

8th,5bk inr,off rear tn,1-paced

PAIGE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

4-5bk inr,4bk otr,hookd wd,pluggd

Trld-3bk inr,waited,did best inr

5th,5-bk inr,off,prkd 400,too tough

7th,4-bk inr,off,purposeful late wd

PAIGE - trotted roughly in the run home.

Up,3bk otr,off,strong bid wd

PAIGE - trotted roughly in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

6th,1x1,3bk otr,unleashd best mid

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

3wd,4bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd wdst

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

3rd,3-4bk inr,off tn,imprvd mid

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

5th,5-bk inr,off,wdst top,stout fin

5-7bk inr,3wd cvr 700,imprvd wd

6th,3bk otr,pushd wd tn,useful wd

Flew tapes,ld 2200,fght,hdd,brk

3bk otr,4bk 1000,off,steady wd

Thru,3rd,prkd 1000,gone by 400

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised the mare had been unsuited to racing in the parked position in its first start back after a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.