NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

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.

Slw,5th inr,5-bk,prkd,cvr,off,strng

PAIGE - trainer B Negus admitted a breach of Rule 865(2) in that he presented the mare to race without the notified pacifier. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200. Trotted roughly in the run home.

1x1,soon 1x2,peeld 400,easy wide

5th inr,4-bk,off,closed well,no gap

PAIGE - trotted roughly in the run home. Held up over the concluding stages.

Eased,5-6bk inr,off,3wd cvr,pluggd

PAIGE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Trotted roughly in the run home.

5th,4bk inr,4bk otr,off,sound wd

4-3bk otr,up 3wd 450,tried hard wd

Ld,trld,3bk,4bk 800,off,3wd cvr,gd

5th,1x1-4bk otr,3wd,kept coming

Thru,5-6bk otr,4bk 700,held up str

MOSES - held up final bend and throughout the run home. Trotted roughly near the 150m.

4th,4bk inr,3bk otr,angld,solid mid

8th,4bk inr,4bk otr 800,unleashd wd

Soon 3bk inr,to trl tn,held up,good

Prkd,up,ld 1500,kickd,swampd 150

3wd,4bk otr 1400,wdst tn,handy wd

MOSES - raced wide early.

Soon ld,trld 1050,chased hard inr

Up,soon ld,fght hard,bested 100

Thru,4th,3bk inr,angld,kept coming

EDWARD LONGSHANKS - began awkwardly.

Prkd,into ld 2350,clr,collared 50m

Wd,up prkd,cvr 1300,off,stout fin

Trld,3-bk 1300,thru,stout fin mrks

Into trail early,thru lane,outkickd

4-5bk inr,5bk tn,held up,steady

8th inr,6-bk,5-bk 600,useful on inr

EDWARD LONGSHANKS - lay inwards passing the 1600m striking track markers.

6th inr,6-bk 1200,off,brk 10th 100m

EDWARD LONGSHANKS - broke near the 100m losing all chance. Driver T Williams reported the gelding cast a shoe during the running.

Brk,7th,wd,prkd,cvr,trld 550,outfin

MASTER CLASS - broke briefly at the start. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a slow recovery.

5-6bk otr,well bk tn,imprvd mid

MASTER CLASS -hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Hung inwards final bend losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver K Butt advised the gelding had trotted roughly rounding the final bend and she was not disappointed with the effort.

4th,prkd 1600,up,led 150,held best

MASTER CLASS - driver K Butt admitted 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 submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Up,ld,off,prkd 1200,made bid,fght

MASTER CLASS - over-raced middle stages when driver K Butt attempted to restrain to obtain cover.

3bk inr,waitd,held up tn,handy inr

3rd,shffld pegs,last,batld rear

MASTER CLASS - hung inwards when weakening rounding the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

4-5pegs,no room,out 2 late,tidy

MASTER CLASS - trainer K Butt was warned for failing to have the correct colours available. Held up leaving the final bend only obtaining clear racing room passing the 100m. Driver K Butt reported she did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Led,trld 1800,thru,off,solid mid

MASTER CLASS - lay outwards early in the run home and was unable to utilise the passing lane despite the efforts of driver K Butt.

3-4bk inr,held up,off,smart wdst

Wd,prkd,cvr 900,wd top,ld 200,tough

IT'S SO EASY - driver P Davis advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Eased,5-6bk inr,5bk tn,bt slows

7th,brk,brk,7bk inr,detachd 700

IT'S SO EASY - broke racing into the first bend hampering trailing runners losing ground. Broke again passing the 2100m losing ground. A warning was placed on the mares racing record. Weakened from the 700m.

Gate spd,trld,3bk tn,held up,steady

IT'S SO EASY - held up by a weakening runner final bend and lay inwards striking track markers.

Up,prkd-4bk otr,3wd cvr rear,plain

IT'S SO EASY - trotted roughly for a distance after 200m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.

3bk otr,up,1x1,2nd 300,chased hard

IT'S SO EASY - driver P Davis was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,3rd tn,sound

3rd,rough 2500-2000,pulled up

IT'S SO EASY - trotted roughly over the early stages then paced racing into the first bend losing all chance. Driver P Davis reported the mare had lost a front shoe.

4th,prkd 1600-tn,fght,peakd 150

4th inr,lost ld dig,3bk,1x1,bold wd

4th,up,ld,trld 1500,held up,smart

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - driver L Whittaker was issued a warning for striking the final track marker prior to the passing lane.

4-5bk otr,angld wd,swoopd on by

Up,ld-3bk inr,waited,steady inr

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - pre-race warmed. Driver L Whittaker 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 and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Whittaker's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 30 April 2025 (5 days).

6th,6-bk inr,1x1,3-bk,wd top,strong

Eased,6bk otr-inr,slashing in gaps

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - Stewards questioned driver L Whittaker regarding the tactics he adopted passing the 700m when electing to shift inwards and race on the marker line. Mr Whittaker explained that the horse had recently returned from a spell and due to the race being run at a slow tempo in the middle stages he felt if he had improved wide on the track he would be forced to race very wide on the final bend. Mr Whittaker added that the horse had been hanging outwards causing him some difficulty and felt his best option was to shift inwards and save ground. After considering his explanation Stewards were satisfied his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further. Mr Whittaker 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 and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Whittaker's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 2 April 2025 (4 days).

Brk start,never cght up after

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - broke at the start losing all chance.

3wd cvr,up,prkd 900,tiring tn

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - raced wide early and middle stages. Shifted inwards placing BOUNCE N BEYOND in restricted room near the 1400m. Driver L Whittaker was issued a warning. Weakened final bend.

Up,ld 1800,set terms,fght,nabbd

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - driver L Whittaker 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 Whittaker's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 23 November 2024 (3 days).

9th,4bk otr,3wd,ld 1050,fght,cght

JIMMY CARTER - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Driver J Morrison was issued a warning for striking and racing inside a track marker rounding the final bend when activating gear. When assessing this, Stewards were satisfied the horse had not gained any advantage.

Wd,rear otr,wd cvr,prkd 950,ld,game

Soon 1x1,up,prkd 1100,brave,hdd 100

Last,deep pegs,off,angld,solid

Slow,bk otr,followd 1x1,tidy fin

Brk,tacked on,4-bk inr,off,tidy mid

Slow,last,bk otr,angld wide,fair

JIMMY CARTER - slow in the early stages.

Last,parkd 1200,strong bid

Soon 4bk otr,waitd,imprvd mid

V slow,deep pegs,always at rear

JIMMY CARTER - broke briefly at the start losing considerable ground.