NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

4th inr,3-bk,off,blkd,best late mid

3-6bk otr,8bk 1100,launchd wdst

Soon 3bk otr,angld wd,sound mid

Brk,5bk otr,wd rear tn,bold wdst

LONNEKERS - broke briefly shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner. Driver R Cameron admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly leaving the final bend when shifting ground and allowing his horse to strike the sulky wheel of DECEPTIVE LEE resulting in the tyre being punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Mr Cameron was also issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

8th,4bk otr 1400,angld,honest wd

8th otr,angled wd top,punishing fin

LONNEKERS - lay inwards near the 350m when awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of QUEEN OF SWORDS which was shifting ground.

6th,5-bk inr 2000,off,ran on wd out

Brk,4bk inr,off & held up 600,tight

LONNEKERS - broke at the start losing ground. Held up final bend and throughout the run home.

Prkd,eased,rear,1x1,flat tyre,wknd

LONNEKERS - weakened rounding the final bend. Driver R Cameron advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre on the final bend.

9th otr,3-bk,wd 1400,prkd,fght well

1x1,3bk otr 800,off tn,steady mid

Trail thrghout,steady chase

Eased,11th,6bk inr,3wd,sound inr

LESTER - over-raced middle stages.

Chkd,7th otr,5bk,wd cvr 800,chkd tn

LESTER - hampered by breaking runners at the start. Checked by a breaking runner near the 400m.

6th,3bk otr,sent 3wd,1x1 tn,good

8th,1x1-4bk otr,off,dashd in gaps

LESTER - crowded late in the run home.

3-4bk otr,5bk 900,wd cvr,steady wd

Thru,3bk inr,off tn,dashed up inr

LESTER - held up early in the run home.

Soon 3b otr,wdr tn,got going wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - driver O Thornley advised the removable deafeners failed to activate due to the cord breaking.

4th,prkd 2000,cvr 1000,off,did best

There was a delay to the start due to a footrest on the sulky of SPIRIT DOWNUNDER requiring attention.

7th otr,1x1 1800,off,closed boldly

10th,6bk otr,3-4-5wd,honest wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - raced wide with cover from the 600m.

6th,5-bk inr,off,wd 350,passed slws

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - driver O Thornley admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly rounding the final bend when allowing her runner to contact the sulky wheel of LONNEKERS which punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250. When questioned regarding the performance Miss Thornley advised the gelding had settled further back than expected and had been unable to make up ground due to the fast closing sectionals.

5th,up,led 1700,kickd,fght,hdd 70

7th inr,5-bk,ran on,no gap,had more

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home. Driver O Thornley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

Slow,9th,1x1 1000,up,fght,peakd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - stood on the mark losing ground.

4-5bk inr,5-4bk otr,wd tn,flew,just

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m losing ground. Driver O Thornley was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

9th,3bk otr,off,rough tn,solid wd

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - connections advised the gelding would be racing with only one hind shoe. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Jumped a mark on the track early in the run home hampering trailing runners.

Lead bid,prkd,urgd tn,felt pinch

TAKETHEPLUNGE - over-raced middle stages.

7th,to 1x1 1150,off tn,no impact

Eased,6bk otr,3wd cvr,sound wd

3wd,prkd,1x1 1300,2nd tn,toughest

TAKETHEPLUNGE - over-raced in the early stages when racing wide. Driver B Orange dropped both feet from the footrests early in the run home when activating gear.

9th,4bk otr,angld,smart wdst

TAKETHEPLUNGE - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to the rear of the field.

Eased,6bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,fght,fdd

3wd,up,prkd 1200,tiring by 400

TAKETHEPLUNGE - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1250m. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised the gelding had been unsuited to racing parked on a strong tempo with the effort taking its toll.

Up,prkd,ld 1800,kickd tn,held best

TAKETHEPLUNGE - raced wide early.

4-5pegs,bk otr,angld tn,fair

Led,trld 1800,waited,fought on inr

WILD WILLOW - driver J Cox 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 Cox's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 23 August up to and including 4 September 2026 (3 days).

4th,5bk inr,to prkd 700,kept giving

7th,to 1x1 1500,angld,handy wd

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

Gate spd,ld 2400,no peace,fght,hdd

WILD WILLOW - driver J Cox was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

8th,3bk otr 1150,angld,strong wd

6th inr,7-bk,off,3-bk otr,no pickup

Eased,5bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

7th,3bk otr-prkd,up tn,flat,brk

ESMERALDA - broke in the run home losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Gate spd,ld 1650-tn,fght,hdd,fght

Eased,3wd cvr rear,6bk inr,pluggd

ESMERALDA - raced wide early. Had to be steadied near the 2100m when there was an easing of the pace.

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

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

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,wd cvr,chkd/brk

ESMERALDA - raced wide from the 600m. Checked and broke late in the run home when unable to avoid the fallen driver.

3-4pegs,off,peeld 500,loomd,nice

BAR LOUIE - tangled away.

Brk brfly,deep pegs,1x1,boxd on

BAR LOUIE - broke at the start losing ground. When asked to comment on the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation, adding he would have the gelding undergo a veterinary examination on return to its home stable. Stewards will follow up the results with connections in the coming days.

3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,no impact rear

BAR LOUIE - weakened final bend.

Soon 3bk otr,flat 450,wilted str

BAR LOUIE - weakened early in the run home.

1x1,prkd 1200,askd tn,felt pinch

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,tight,sound inr

Last,3w drag,parkd bell,fght well

J T BOE - pre-race warmed.

5th,to prkd 1600,led tn,held well

J T BOE - out of position at the start. Driver N Burton was issued a warning. Pre-race warmed.

Detachd,5-4bk otr,imprvd mid

J T BOE - pre-race warmed. Slow in the early stages. Hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Slw,wd rear 1500,prkd,ld 175m,brave

J T BOE - pre-race warmed. Paced roughly over the early stages.

Last,3w,parkd bell,led in,classy

J T BOE - pre-race warmed. Raced wide from the 1100m. Driver T Williams reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

1x1-3bk otr,up,prkd,too classy

J T BOE - pre-race warmed.

Brk,distant,5bk otr,off,big wdst

J T BOE - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of connections. Co-trainers S & A Telfer were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after a bandage came adrift during the running.