NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Gt spd,wd,soon led,folded str

ITZ FLASH HARRY - raced wide early. Weakened rounding the final bend.

Eased,8bk otr,3wd 1000,gone 600

ITZ FLASH HARRY - raced wide from the 1100m. Weakened from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

Gt spd,led thrghout,headed,fght bk

1x1,3bk otr 600,off,sound mid-wd

ITZ FLASH HARRY - broke in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards and paced roughly leaving the final bend.

Trail thrghout,best up lane

ITZ FLASH HARRY - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Over-raced middle stages.

Brk,4bk otr,hung tn,went bush

ITZ FLASH HARRY - broke at the start losing ground. Paced roughly rounding the final bend and shifted wider on the track despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver J Dunn advised he would recommending a change in bit. Trainer T Yesberg advised he will have his Veterinarian examine the horse in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Wd,prkd 1500,brief look tn,pluggd

ITZ FLASH HARRY - driver J Dunn reported the removable deafeners failed to fully activate due to the cord becoming entangled.

Soon prkd,3bk otr 650,wd tn,pluggd

LONNEKERS - paced roughly passing the 850m.

3rd inr,4-bk,off,1x1,prkd,outkicked

LONNEKERS - over-raced middle stages.

Soon 6bk otr,last tn,imprvd in mid

Early 1x1,shffld 5-bk,wd 400,too gd

LONNEKERS - driver R Cameron was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home.

1x1,3bk otr 900,up 4wd tn,sound wd

LONNEKERS - raced wide early. Lay inwards throughout the run home and was unable to be fully driven out. Trainer/driver R Cameron advised he would be making gear changes prior to the gelding racing next.

Prkd,up,ld 1400,brave fght,nabbd

Gate spd,ld,green,held them well

LONNEKERS - shied outwards racing over the crossing near the 1600m.

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,brk 800

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

Trld,3-bk 2100,off,bold late claim

Brk badly early in 4th,out of play

I'M ROCKIN - broke after 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3-4-5bk inr,flat,gone by 500

I'M ROCKIN - hung inwards near the 1450m striking a track marker. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised the gelding had been unsuited to racing up in class from previous starts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Prkd,1x1 1100,off tn,short bid mid

I'M ROCKIN - when questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised in his opinion the gelding may have been feeling the effects of recent racing.

Up,led,trld 1500,waitd,dashd thru

3bk otr-1x1,up tn,unwound best

8-9th,4bk otr,wdst tn,huge wd

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.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,tired in str

TACT TEENA - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,6bk inr,off rear,steady mid

3wd,prkd,1x1,flat 400,battled

ALLETS - checked by a breaking runner near the 900m. Awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of GENERAL JEN near the 350m and shifted inwards simultaneously to ARAFURA attempting a run to the inside resulting in ARAFURA racing in restricted room. Stewards questioned drivers J Dunn (ALLETS) and C Ferguson (ARAFURA) regarding this incident and after viewing the films Stewards were satisfied no one driver was at fault and took the matter no further.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1150,did best inr

5-4bk otr,wd,prkd 450,fght,fdd

4bk inr,5bk 900,held up,smart 100

Prkd,up,ld 1000,hdd tn,fght,fdd

6th,3bk otr,1x1,prkd 400,toughest

WINELIGHT - lay inwards near the 600m and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of GENERAL JEN. Lay inwards marginally over the concluding stages despite the efforts of driver J Morrison.

Held ld,trld 1300,held up tn,flew

MY FRIEND LOUIE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Pressd 2 lead,trail,no room in strt

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.

Trppd wd,up prkd 900,ld top,cut dwn

MY FRIEND LOUIE - raced wide early and middle stages.

6-7bk otr,wd rear tn,battld,brk

MY FRIEND LOUIE - raced wide early. Broke near the 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk dispatch,tackd on late,did ok

MY FRIEND LOUIE - broke as the start was effected losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.

3-4th,prkd 1900,askd tn,brave mid

Brk on dispatch,distanced after

MY FRIEND LOUIE - broke shortly after the start checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon parkd,flat turn,fght gamely

9th otr,5-bk,wd tn,closed hard wdst

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - driver R Harrison was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area. Paced roughly in the run home.

Ld,3bk inr 1400,held up tn,sound

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - held up final bend.

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 700,wd,sound

3-4bk otr,thru mid,held up,forgive

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - held up final bend and early in the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

Eased,5-4bk otr,warmd up wdst

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - raced wide early.

Up,trld 1300,3bk 800,angld,flew wd

8th,to 1x1 1600,off 300,unleashd wd

5bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,off,honest

Connections advised Stewards on 25 October that FOLLOW YOUR DREAM has been treated for a lung infection since last racing.

Soon 4bk otr,3wd rear tn,battld

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - forced to race three wide near the 800m.

Trld out,4-bk 2100,rear tn,tidy mid

BIGGLES - held up early in the run home.

Up,led 2400,set terms,held nicely

3-4-5bk otr,angld,solid bid wdst

Brk,10th inr,off,wd cvr tn,bold fin

BIGGLES - broke at the start and shifted outwards checking an outside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon led,askd strgt,too big

1x1-3bk otr,waitd,held up,flew mid

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

Ld,trld,3bk 1200,off,dashd,ld,cght

3bk otr,5bk 1100,angld,earnest wd

BIGGLES - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

3-4bk inr,off,4-5bk otr,3-4wd tn,gd

BIGGLES - raced wide from the 600m.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,tried hard mid

Up,trld,off,led 1450,askd,fght best

BETTOR BE SHARP - driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

3bk otr,up,led,trld 700,earnest inr

4bk otr,up,1x1 950,clr tn,solid

Prkd,up,ld 1250,kickd,fght,hdd 30

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,handy

Found trl,thru,tried hard inr

4-5bk inr,4bk 1200,off 500,flew wd

BETTOR BE SHARP - over-raced middle stages.

Up,led 1700,joind,fght,bravest 50

BETTOR BE SHARP - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Soon led,set terms,kickd away str

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.

Slow,detachd,6bk inr,wd cvr,smart

HUGO - slow to begin. Paced roughly in the run home.

Reard,slow,tackd on,angld trn,huge

HUGO - stood on the mark then tangled away losing ground.

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

Last,angld widest trn,fair fin

Up,ld,trld 1200,thru,kickd,comfy

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,fght,honest

AUNTIE DEB - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.

3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,short bid wd

Eased,5-bk inr,off,tidy late,no gap

MISTY BLUE - paced roughly near the 300m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

6th inr,off,wd cvr,brk 350,no hope

MISTY BLUE - paced roughly shortly after the start. Hampered near the 1100m. Broke near the 400m when racing to the outside of WINNYZBACK checking a trailing runner losing all chance. Stewards questioned drivers S Tomlinson (MISTY BLUE) and S Thornley (WINNYZBACK) regarding this incident where it was established that Mr Thornley had shifted his runner wider on the track however MISTY BLUE had over-reacted to being forced outwards. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Blew the start badly,out of action

MISTY BLUE - broke at the start and shifted outwards abruptly checking trailing runners losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

4-7bk inr,3bk otr 1200,wd rear,fair

12th.,6-bk inr,off,wdst rear,potent

MISTY BLUE - held up early in the run home.

10th otr,wd cvr rear 1000,wdr,slick

Eased,still rear 400,wdst,huge late

MISTY BLUE - paced roughly in the run home.

Soon 3pegs,hld up str,handy late

A false start was declared when MISTY BLUE broke late in the score up hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver S Tomlinson elected to shift to the unruly position for the restart where the mare will remain for future mobile starts.

Trld-4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

Gate spd,ld,trld 1150,thru,just