NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Prkd,trld 1550,thru,breezed on past

3rd inr,4bk 1400,blkd,late thru mid

SHANNON B - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.

Led,trld 1100,thru,did best inr

3wd,prkd,ld 1150,fght hard,nabbd

SHANNON B - raced wide early. Paced roughly in the early stages of the run home having to be restrained by driver W House. Trainer M House advised he would be making gear changes to the mares hopples.

Strght to ld,set terms,fght,nabbd

SHANNON B - paced roughly leaving the final bend. Again paced roughly in the run home causing driver W House difficulty and as a consequence was unable to be fully driven out.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1300,held up,flew

SHANNON B - paced roughly passing the 1700m. Held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,led,askd,swallowd 150

SHANNON B - weakened over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised the mare had worked hard in the early stages to maintain the lead and may be better suited when driven for one run.

3bk otr the trip,3-5wd tn,smart wd

6th,3bk inr,held up badly 450,sound

SAMVASA - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Eased,wd rear 1200,prkd,chal,too gd

10th otr,4-bk,4w top,too many guns

SAMVASA - over-raced early stages. Hampered near the 200m when an inside runner lay out.

Prkd,ld 1600,eyed 600,fght,run down

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.

Wd,up prkd,cvr 950,held up,plggd wd

DAVE DULEY - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Again held up early in the run home.

Brk,prkd,into ld 2000,hdd 150,stuck

DAVE DULEY - broke at the start losing ground. Driver J Dunn 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 $400.

Prkd,ld,trld 1700,urgd tn,battled

DAVE DULEY - raced wide early. Struck a track marker rounding the final bend. Driver M Lewis was issued a warning.

Nice trip otr,rough,off,no pick-up

DAVE DULEY - paced roughly racing over the crossing near the 2200m. Again paced roughly near the 1100m hampering a trailing runner.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,never saw a gap

DAVE DULEY - held up for a distance passing the 400m and shifted ground outwards briefly locking wheels with BAD HABITS near the 300m. Held up throughout the run home.

Prkd,green,prkd,flat 400,fght,fdd

DAVE DULEY - raced greenly passing the 1400m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3wd,up,ld 1200,askd,fght,hdd 150

DAVE DULEY - raced wide early.

3bk otr,up,prkd 1200,brave fght,fdd

DAVE DULEY - raced greenly when attempting to lead near the 1000m.

Gate spd,ld,trld 800,thru,sound inr

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,handy inr

Mid otr,3w train,too big mid

DECEPTIVE LEE - driver G Thornley was warned for the manner she shifted ground near the 600m when making contact with the sulky wheel of FIRST LIGHT with the tyre not puncturing.

3-5bk inr,held up,off tn,handy

DECEPTIVE LEE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd top,strong bid

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr 800,steady

DECEPTIVE LEE - briefly hampered near the 150m when an inside runner shifted ground outwards.

Gt spd,wide,parkd,fght on gamely

DECEPTIVE LEE - raced wide early.

Gt spd,soon trail,solid chase

DECEPTIVE LEE - junior driver S Hill, assisted by senior driver J Cox, admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 2 March up to and including 9 March 2025 (3 days).

Prkd,ld,trld 1900,thru to ld,nutted

4th,led bell,fght hard,flat tyre

DECEPTIVE LEE - driver C Dalgety reported he received a punctured sulky tyre during the running.

Trail,3-4pegs,pushd out,nice bid

DECEPTIVE LEE - over-raced in the middle stages. Raced wide from the 1000m.

5th,prkd 1450,askd tn,steady

6th otr,1x1 1500,wd top,bttld away

Eased,wd rear,prkd bell,outfinished

THE BEACH HOUSE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver W House stated that after having improved around to race outside the leader near the 950m the gelding had only battled in the run home.

Gate speed to hold ld,mastered 50m

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,fght well

Chkd,4th inr,3-bk,strong along mrks

JAHI - crowded prior to racing into the first bend when outside runners had shifted inwards. Raced over track markers and broke entering the first bend losing ground checking and hampering trailing runners. Stewards questioned drivers C Hackett (JAHI), assisted by T Mitchell, F Schumacher (MAJOR BREAK) and H Orange (THE BEACH HOUSE) regarding firstly the crowding prior to racing into the first bend and secondly the breaking entering the first bend. After hearing from all parties and viewing the replays Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one driver and took the matter no further.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght stoutly

4bk otr,angld wd tn,crept closer wd

6th,up,1x1 1000,up,1-paced mid

3bk otr,up,prkd 1500,ld tn,comfy

Into 1x1 early,3-bk 950,3&4w,outfin

Lead bid,trld,flat tn,1-paced inr

Prkd,ld,trld 1800,waited,1-paced

AUNTIE DEB - over-raced early and middle stages.

Chkd,4-5bk inr,4bk,sound inr

AUNTIE DEB - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,smartest inr

Parkd,pressd 2 lead,fght,fadd late

AUNTIE DEB - hung inwards rounding the final bend and struck track markers then shifted into the passing lane when junior driver M Holbrough activated the removable deafeners and continued to race in the passing lane throughout the run home, resulting in the trailing MY FRIEND LOUIE being held up. Miss Holbrough, assisted by senior driver R May, admitted a charge under Rule 869(4) and the Passing Lane Regulations in that she allowed her runner to shift into the passing lane denying a trailing runner full access. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Holbrough's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 9 March up to and including 15 March 2025, 3 days.

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,chkd tn,sound

AUNTIE DEB - raced wide with cover from the 1200m. Checked by a breaking runner near the 350m.

Trld,3-bk 1100,held up,fght on mrks

AUNTIE DEB - held up early in the run home.

5th,parkd 1500,fght on ok

Eased,4bk inr,held up 450,imprvd

TERRORMYLOVE - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Prkd the majority,ld 500,kicked,big

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 600,closed hard

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1250,wd cvr 600,bold

Eased,rear otr,9th gap 500,bold wd

A false start was declared when TERRORMYLOVE and TITIAN FRANCO locked wheels in the score up with both runners unable to take up their allocated barrier position.

6th otr,5th inr 600,off,bold in mid

TERRORMYLOVE - held up early in the run home. Driver W House was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,fght on gap

3-bk otr,1x1,prkd 1050,too powerful

Slow,12th,5-6bk otr,chkd 1100,plain

TERRORMYLOVE - began awkwardly. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Driver O Thornley advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

3 & 4-bk int,off,wd cvr 800,4w,game

FOLLOW ME FANTASY - raced wide with cover from the 800m.

Gate speed to hold ld,dictated,easy

FOLLOW ME FANTASY - Driver W House reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Nice trip otr,peeled top,strong bid

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,strong on inr

5th orr,left prkd 1800,fght on well

7th otr,4-bk,4w 450,closed boldly

6th otr,wd 1900,ld 1750,kicked,game

Eased,wd cvr rear 400,bttld on wdst

Soon 1x1,shffld bk,batld rear

Soon 5pegs,inside runs,steady work

FOLLOW ME FANTASY - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

3bk inr,held up 400,tight,off,sound

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

3bk inr,off 350,handy in mid

Rough/brk start,detachd,wd rear,fdd

HUGO - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Broke again as the start was effected losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3-5bk inr,5bk otr,held up tn,imprvd

HUGO - held up final bend and early in the run home. Paced roughly passing the 200m.

Gate spd,trld,thru,got there inr

4th ,prkd 1600,ld 400,rough,run dwn

HUGO - paced roughly rounding the final bend.

Slw,wd rear 1200,prkd,brk,outkicked

HUGO - paced roughly in the early stages losing ground. Broke briefly near the 300m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,good

HUGO - raced greenly when easing to take a trail near the 1200m resulting in a easing of the pace.

Wrkd to ld,dictated,hdd 175,fght on

Wd,made ld 2150,allowed terms,kickd

GATECRASHER - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,7th inr,1x1 1550,wd 600,no more

GATECRASHER - broke at the start losing ground.

5th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 500,breezed by

GATECRASHER - driver C Dalgety reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer T Yesberg advised the gelding has been freshened and also trialed well recently.

3wd,6-5bk otr,up wdst tn,honest wd

GATECRASHER - trainer T Yesberg was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with sliding blinds. Raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m.

Gate spd,prkd to tn,fght,felt pinch

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,no kick inr

GATECRASHER - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,4bk otr 1100,angld,useful wdst

1x1-4bk otr,up tn,chased hard wd

GATECRASHER - junior driver R Harrison was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area. Miss Harrison (who declined assistance from a Senior driver) was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice in that she failed to activate the hopple shorteners.

Wd,5th otr,3-bk,wd 500,2nd tn,stout

Brk,tacked on,wd cvr rear,wdr,tough

CAPTAIN KOBE - broke in the score up losing ground before settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Raced three then four wide from the 800m.

Nice trip otr,wd 400,chased stoutly

Prkd,into ld 1700,tckld 300,rallied

Eased,4-bk inr 1600,off 300,flew wd

Eased,6th otr,prkd 1650,fght gamely

6th inr,4-bk,held up rear,tidy mid

CAPTAIN KOBE - held up final turn.

Brk,tacked on,rear inr,off tn,solid

CAPTAIN KOBE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Held up rounding the final turn and early in the run home.

7bk otr,6-5bk inr,off,warmd up wdst

CAPTAIN KOBE - held up early in the run home.

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght well

4-6bk otr,shuffled,honest wd

6th,3-4bk otr,off wdst,went on by

JAZZY STYX - held up early in the run home.

1x1,3-bk 1300,3 & 4w 550,bttld away

JAZZY STYX - raced four wide from the 550m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver W House advised that racing wide over the concluding stages had taken its toll on the mare.

7th inr,5-bk,off,wdst top,solid fin

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 500,sound fin wd

JAZZY STYX - trainer M House was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available.

8th pegs,5-bk 1500,off,wd cvr,plggd

3rd inr,3-bk 1900,thru 250,bttld on

Wd,up prkd 1700,cvr 1500,off,steady

Soon parkd,led 1600,too big

JAZZY STYX - driver M House was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Soon deep pegs,angld trn,tidy late

Eased,5-bk inr,off,held up,late dig

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

Rear otr,3-bk,off,green,late bid wd

TROUBLESHOOTER - trainer M Heenan advised the mare has had a knee treated since last racing. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Bk otr,broke 500,out

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke near the 500m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

9th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,too big

TROUBLESHOOTER - crowded shortly after the start by an outside runner. Hampered near the 2200m. Shifted inwards inside the final 50m when driver R May activated the removable deafeners resulting in contact with the hind leg of KOTARE KELSO (S Thornley) which broke late in the run home. Driver R May defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,stout fin wdst

TROUBLESHOOTER - raced greenly leaving the final bend.

4th,prkd 1050,ld 550,too smart

9th otr,3-bk 1350,4-bk,wd cvr,bold

TROUBLESHOOTER - lay inwards in the middle stages of the run home.

Brk,6th otr,3-bk,off top,stout fin

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke briefly at the start.

6th,4-6bk inr,3bk otr,wdst tn,imprv

Brk,9th otr,4-bk,chkd 600,tidy late

TROUBLESHOOTER - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

Soft trip mrks,off,pounced,untested

A false start was declared when TACT TEENA broke in the score up checking a trailing runner with the overcheck on TACT TEENA breaking. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver C Hackett elected to remain in her allocated barrier position for the restart.

Eased,4bk inr,off tn,imprvd mid

Soon prkd,no cvr,fght,felt pinch

5-4th,4bk inr,1x1 900,off,sound

Gt spd,led,soon trail,off trn,batld

Gt spd,trail,out strgt,kept comng

TACT TEENA - over-raced early stages.

Last,angld widest trn,ok fin

TACT TEENA - out of position at the start. Driver W House was issued with a warning.

Gate spd,ld,trld 800,fading by tn

TACT TEENA - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the filly had to work too hard in the early stages with the effort taking its toll. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.