NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

7th,1x1-3bk otr,4bk,wd tn,sound

CROWN THE MOMENT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Driver H Sail advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,ld tn,smart

3rd,chkd,3bk inr,held up,gd,tight

CROWN THE MOMENT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2300m.

Bk otr,3w,parkd 800,fght on ok

CROWN THE MOMENT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1000m.

Ld,trld,ld,trld 1200,held up,sound

MARTHA STUART - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Prkd,ld,trld 1200,waited,earnest

Led,trld 1600,held up tn,imprvd

Brk,6bk otr,3wd,postd,battling tn

MARTHA STUART - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced for a distance passing the 1400m. Raced wide from the 1200m.

Prkd,no cvr,up,ld 600,swampd tn

MARTHA STUART - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Thru,3bk inr,off tn,offered little

MARTHA STUART - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the first bend.

Ld-trld-5bk inr,3-5wd tn,honest

Led,trld 1500,held up 400,fair inr

BRETT'S MATE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Up,ld 2000-4bk 1200,off mid,tidy

3bk inr,angld off tn,chased hard wd

BRETT'S MATE - shifted outwards leaving the final bend briefly locking wheels with A FINE PATRICK which broke losing its chance. Stewards questioned drivers J Dunn (A FINE PATRICK) and K Cameron (BRETT'S MATE) regarding this matter where it was established that Mr Cameron had shifted outwards in a gradual and acceptable manner, however, A FINE PATRICK had hung inwards and proved difficult for Mr Dunn to shift wider on the track to accommodate the manoeuvre. After viewing the replays and considering both drivers explanation Stewards could not apportion blame on either driver and took the matter no further.

5th,1x1-3bk otr,3rd tn,smart mid

Slow,5th,1x1 900,whackd away mid

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - broke at the start losing ground.

Eased,5bk otr,wd cvr tn,soared wd

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver J Morrison advised the mare had benefited from gear changes and had performed well at a recent trial.

8-9bk inr,6bk otr,brk 800,distant

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - broke near the 800m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Soon led,set terms,kickd,just nabbd

Trld,3bk inr 1500,off 400,sound mid

MASTER CLASS - driver K Butt defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Ms Butt the Adjudicative Committee upheld the charge and imposed a fine of $500.

Gate spd,prkd,ld bid,ld tn,fght,hdd

MASTER CLASS - driver K Butt advised the gelding had over-raced when in the parked position.

5-6bk otr,sent 4-5wd tn,strong mid

MASTER CLASS - trainer K Butt advised the gelding has been treated for a blood disorder and had its hocks treated since last racing. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

Prkd,5-4bk inr,waited,sound mid

GIFT CARD - held up early in the run home.

6th,followd 1x1,angld wide,ok

GIFT CARD - lay in throughout the run home. Stewards questioned driver S O'Reilly regarding the tactics she adopted during the running in particular when electing to remain in the running line passing the 500m and not shift out to progress forward when the opportunity existed to do so. Miss O'Reilly explained that the gelding has a tendency to hang on the final bend and in her opinion is more competitive when following another horse at this stage of the race so she elected to remain in the running line. Stewards also questioned her apparent lack of vigour over the concluding stages when narrowly beaten into 4th placing. Miss O'Reilly explained that the gelding had come to the end of its run and trotted roughly over the concluding stages when laying in and was unable to be fully driven out as a consequence. Stewards noted Miss O'Reilly's comments.

5th,1x2,1x2,too slick in str

GIFT CARD - raced wide early.

Trail,soon 3pegs,last,ok fin

GIFT CARD - the required Veterinary clearance was received.

7th,7-6bk inr,detachd 700,pluggd

GIFT CARD - weakened from the 600m. Lay inwards final bend striking a track marker. When questioned regarding the performance driver C DeFilippi advised the gelding had been unsuited to the strong tempo throughout. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed an entrapped epiglottis. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1400,thru,fair inr

GIFT CARD - lay inwards rounding the final bend and struck a track marker. Blundered near the 60m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd,held best

Up,led 1600,dug in,run down 100

CLYDE - trotted roughly in the early stages having to be steadied.

Gate spd,ld 1600,tackld,swampd 150

3rd,trld,held up tn,imprvd inr

Gate spd,ld,held ld,fght,hdd 100

Gate spd,ld 1700,askd,held them

CLYDE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D Williamson advised the gelding had appreciated a drop back in class today compared to recent racing.

3bk otr,up,ld 1500,held them off

Trld-3-4bk inr,1x1 900,3wd,honest

Led,trld 1500,waited,tried hard inr

Up,ld 2300,asked 400,weakened

4bk otr,3wd,1x1 600,off,unwound mid

Brk,4bk otr,wdst tn,imprvd wd

ROYAL DEL - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Dist 7th,1x1 1200,off tn,honest mid

DEL'S CREATION - driver B Orange was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area.

Last,peeld 500,kept coming str

4th,parkd bell,loomd,dug in

Parkd,led 2200,joind,kept givin

DEL'S CREATION - driver B Orange reported he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Broke start,detatched after

DEL'S CREATION - broke at the start losing all chance.

Bk otr,3w train 1000,ran on nicely

6th,5bk inr,off tn,held up,solid

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

Eased,5bk otr,wd rear,imprvd,brk

GEORGE ELIOT - broke late in the run home. Trainer T Grant advised he would consider making gear changes.

6-7th,3bk otr-prkd 900,dug in,brave

3-4-5bk inr,4bk otr,3wd cvr,unwound

5-4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,flew wd,just

GEORGE ELIOT - trainer T Grant advised the mare has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing.

3-4bk inr,held up tn,lackd gaps

GEORGE ELIOT - held up final bend. Hung outwards in the run home and was unable to be shifted into the available passing lane despite the efforts of driver R Close.