NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

3bk otr,to 3bk inr tn,off,sound inr

BELMONT VALOR - lay inwards early in the run home briefly making contact with HE'S A BAY despite the efforts of driver C Thornley.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

10th otr,wd 1300,prkd,rough,outfin

BELMONT VALOR - began awkwardly. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

3bk otr-1x1,3wd 400,battld mid

6-7bk otr,5bk inr,waitd,imprvd mid

BELMONT VALOR - over-raced middle stages.

6bk otr,flat & brk 300,no hope

BELMONT VALOR - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced roughly at various stages throughout. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4bk inr,5bk 1400,off tn,steady mid

1x1-3bk otr,waitd tn,honest inr

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.

5th inr,5-bk 1600,off,wdst top,bold

Prkd,cvr 1900,3-bk,failed to run on

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. The near side number detached during the running.

Eased,rear inr,chkd 300,not a hope

SAMVASA - raced wide early. Hampered near the 300m when runners ahead locked wheels.

Cght wd,up prkd 1500,bttld solidly

SAMVASA - raced wide early.

7th otr,5-bk,wd 850,4w,wd cvr,stout

SAMVASA - driver C DeFilippi 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 imposed a fine of $300.

Bk otr,thru mid trn,ok late

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages.

8th otr,4-bk,off top,sound thru mid

6-5bk otr,6-5bk inr,held up in str

SAMVASA - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3-4bk otr,sent 3wd,felt pinch str

SAMVASA - raced wide without cover from the 950m.

5bk inr,off rear 500,angld,good wd

SAMVASA - permission was granted for the gelding to race in alternative colours. Broke early in the score up and lay inwards.

Bk otr,3w,1x1,hld up trn,only batld

Brk,detachd,3bk otr 900,honest wd

WIND IN THE WIRE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk start,dist 10th,pulled up

WIND IN THE WIRE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5bk inr,off rear tn,tried hard inr

12th,rear inr,losing touch 800

WIND IN THE WIRE - raced wide early. Weakened from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

4-5bk inr,held up,imprvd in gaps

WIND IN THE WIRE - driver S Thornley was warned for failing to obey the instructions of the Starter when turning out of line without his permission. Placed in restricted room near the 100m. Mr Thornley advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheels throughout.

3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,imprvd

TAUMUTU LAD - held up final bend. Hung outwards near the 300m placing an outside runner in restricted room.

Soon prkd,asked tn,fght,faded 100

TAUMUTU LAD - lay inwards for a distance passing the 1100m.

4-5bk inr,4-6bk otr,imprvd in mid

Trld,4bk inr 1200,waited,steady mid

TAUMUTU LAD - lay inwards near the 1100m causing driver S Thornley difficulty.

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,imprvd inr

Gate spd,ld 1600,tackld,swampd tn

TAUMUTU LAD - raced wide early.

1x1-3bk otr,3wd,postd,fght hard

TAUMUTU LAD - raced wide from the 1000m.

Trld-4bk inr,off,3wd cvr,gritty

3bk otr-prkd,up,ld 600,very tough

5bk otr,4bk inr 350,held up,smart

SWEET DREAMS - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

4 & 5-bk inr,off,blkd,late thru mid

SWEET DREAMS - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

1x1,prkd 1500,askd 400,wilted

SWEET DREAMS - weakened final bend.

Ld,trld,3bk inr,waitd,1-paced inr

5bk inr,off tn,warmed up wider

4-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,pluggd wd

Gate spd,ld,trld 1000,thru,steady

SWEET DREAMS - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

6th,1x1 1200,off tn,one-paced mid

SWEET DREAMS - hung inwards rounding the final bend and in the run home losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised he was disappointed with the effort and that the filly may not have handled the track.

4-5-6bk inr,off rear,imprvd,held up

SWEET DREAMS - held up throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

5th,5bk inr,off,wd,1x1,prkd 500,fdd

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out rule near the 1500m when this runner raced wider on the track after JAHI (H Orange) shifted outwards from the marker line. It was established that Mr Orange had commenced his outwards movement prior to DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR reaching his sulky wheel with no further action required. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the gelding had proven difficult to steer at various stages and then disappointed when failing to run on. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

Trld,3-bk 1500,held up,sound on inr

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - lay out rounding the final turn and throughout the run home with Driver H Orange not activating the deafeners as a result. Mr Orange also confirmed the difficulty he encountered in steering the gelding over the final stages which resulted in him being unable to attempt to take the run which was available to the inside of ONETANGI GIRL in the passing lane.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1250,dropped away

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 1200m. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Driver W House advised that the gelding had to work hard early which took its toll.

Eased,Chkd,rear inr,off,4-bk,strong

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1450m.

9th otr,4-bk,off,held up,no pick-up

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,tidy effort

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - paced roughly for a stride near the 1500m when at the rear.

Eased,4bk otr,wd rear tn,battled

Rough,4bk inr,off rear tn,1-paced

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

4bk inr,brk 1100,detachd after

DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - paced roughly in the early and middle stages. Broke near the 1100m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Held ld,3bk inr 1600,held up,tidy

LOUIS - held up early in the run home. Hung outwards near the 175m and was unable to be shifted down the track despite the efforts of driver R May with the gelding continuing to be held up until late in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer J Gray advised the horse had benefited from having its hocks treated recently as previously reported and had been checked at its last start.

Soft trip mrks,lay out,chkd,outfin

LOUIS - lay outwards throughout the run home. Hampered when PENNY WEIGHT shifted outwards near the 250m.

3wd,prkd,1x1 900,clear,no threat

LOUIS - raced wide early.

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,beaten 300

LOUIS - hampered near the 250m when an inside runner shifted outwards.

Rough,6bk otr,rear mid tn,battld wd

9th otr,4-bk 1600,off solid,no gaps

HOO HAA - held up late in the run home.

3-4bk inr,5bk 1200,off tn,sound inr

3wd,easd,8bk otr,wd cvr tn,battld

HOO HAA - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3bk otr,up,prkd 900,askd,fght,fdd

HOO HAA - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was slightly disappointed with the effort of the filly and could offer no explanation.

4-6bk inr,held up tn,bt slows inr

HOO HAA - held up rounding the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Prkd,1x1 1150,honest,held up 50

HOO HAA - hung inwards early in the run home and was unable to be shifted wider on the track despite the efforts of driver B Butt.

5-4bk otr,angld wd tn,handy mid-wd

3bk inr the trip,waited,sound inr

HOO HAA - held up final bend and early in the run home.

Blew to bits early,tailed off,done

LOGAN ROCK - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Gt spd,soon led,fght solidly

Bk otr,follwd 1x1,out trn,solid bid

Prkd,ld,trld 1700,flat tn,no threat

LOGAN ROCK - weakened final bend.

Brk on dispatch,nvr in touch after

LOGAN ROCK - lay inwards as the start was effected crowding an inside runner and then broke losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4-5bk inr,off,3wd cvr 600,handy wd

LOGAN ROCK - over-raced middle stages.

Prkd,1x1,5bk otr 700,bt slows

Prkd,1x1 1200,waitd,off 200,solid

LOGAN ROCK - raced wide early.

Followd 1x1,ran on solidly

6-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,imprvd wd

Brk badly early,never a live hope

ESTER LUCY - broke after 100m hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground.

3-4bk inr,waited,honest inr

Prkd,brf 1x1,prkd,askd,honest

3wd,prkd,1x1-3bk otr,battld mid

ESTER LUCY - raced wide early.

Gate spd,prkd,1x1 1100,off,steady

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,imprvd mid

Gate spd,ld 1650,askd,run down 150

Up,trld 2350,off tn,smartest mid

ESTER LUCY - the off side buckle on the saddlecloth detached during the running.

Soon prkd,1x1 1000,off,steady

ESTER LUCY - over-raced at various stages throughout.

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,chased hard

Deep pegs,off,angld wide,ran on

OAKLEY SHARD - over-raced middle stages. The two minute breast plate slipped during the running.

3-5bk inr,3bk otr,3wd 400,fght well

OAKLEY SHARD - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1200,thru 200,fght nicely

1x1,prkd,ld 1200,hdd 700,tired

OAKLEY SHARD - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,held up,tidy

Parkd,soon 1x1,out 400,fair

4-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,bt slows wd

3-4bk,into 1x1 bell,boxd on strgt

OAKLEY SHARD - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after rearing in the pre-race circle and momentarily falling to the track with the mare being cleared to start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Bk otr,last 700,angld wd,nice fin

Eased,5bk inr-otr,got going wdst