NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Eased,6-bk otr,steady in mid,no gap

WAVEWATCHER - raced wide early. Held up inside the final 100m.

Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,boxd on

Ld,trld,3-bk 1400,off,ran on in gap

Lost ld dig,trld 2100,thru,bttld on

Last,3w,parkd,folded up

WAVEWATCHER - fractious prior to the start. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1650m.

Followd 1x1,flat turn,batld away

Followd 1x1,out trn,only fair

Gt spd,soon trail,cartd out 500

WAVEWATCHER - held up and hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Again held up throughout the run home. Driver K Tomlinson reported she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

7th pegs,shffld,rear,bt stragglers

Brk start,tacked on,rear,beat slows

GOORAMBAT ART - broke at the start losing ground.

Prkd,cvr 1400,carted,blkd,off,plggd

GOORAMBAT ART - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

4th inr,4-bk 2200,held up,off,plggd

GOORAMBAT ART - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

8th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 500,tidy effort

GOORAMBAT ART - over-raced middle stages.

Lost ld dig,prkd thru'out,wknd out

Left prkd thru'out,couldn't kick on

Soon 3bk inr,waited,honest on inr

Trld-3bk inr,4bk & cartd 700,sound

GOORAMBAT ART - tangled away. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,steady on inr

GOORAMBAT ART - held up early in the run home.

3wd,prkd 1300-tn,fght,felt pinch

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early.

Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on solidly

Ld out,dictated terms,hdd 150,solid

TRAIL BOSS - shifted inwards and struck the sulky wheel of MOUTON CADET after 200m and broke checking HUGO losing all chance. Driver J Morrison admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when allowing his runner to strike a wheel and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

3 & 4-bk inr,off,tidy late thru mid

Followd 1x1,angld tn,solid bid

7th otr,4-bk,wd 650,ld 200,run down

MOUTON CADET - over-raced early stages.

Up,cght prkd,1x1 700,1-paced str

MOUTON CADET - over-raced middle stages.

9th pegs,5-bk bell,heldup,bt slows

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

6th otr,3-bk,wd top,closed stoutly

MOUTON CADET - driver M Holbrough was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Gate spd,prkd,no cvr,tiring 350

MOUTON CADET - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

4-bk mrks,off,whacked away in gap

Eased,5-bk otr,wd cvr 375,tidy wdst

5th,1x1 2000,whacked away thru mid

Eased,6th,3-bk inr,fght on solidly

Eased,wd rear 400,plggd clsr in gap

1x1,left prkd 1400,flat 400,no xtra

Brk,8th inr,5-bk 1600,off,solid gap

SHADOW CREEK - broke at the start losing ground. Driver B Weaver was issued a warning for the manner he drove in the run home when shifting ground to ensure he has sufficient advantage over outside runners.

10th otr,5-bk bell,5w top,sound fin

SHADOW CREEK - over-raced early stages.

5th inr,3-bk 1600,off,strong in mid

SHADOW CREEK - shifted inwards in the run home crowding an inside runner near the 200m. Driver B Weaver was issued a warning.

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

SHADOW CREEK - raced roughly over the early stages. Driver B Weaver 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 Weaver's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 February up to and including 22 February 2026 (2 days).

5th inr,3-bk 2100,off,whacked away

Straight to ld,dictated,nailed late

9th inr,5-bk 1700,off,tidy mid,blkd

ART JORDAN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Eased,wd rear 500,wdr tn,plggd away

ART JORDAN - driver T Chmiel defended 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 evidence from Stewards and Mr Chmiel, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Chmiel's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 7 June 2026 (2 days).

Chkd & brk start,never a live hope

ART JORDAN - checked by a breaking runner at the start and broke losing ground before locking wheels with SANS REPOS.

Eased,wd cvr rear 700,wdr,tough bid

Eased,5-bk inr,held up,off,fght mid

Eased,rear inr,off,held up,bt slows

ART JORDAN - held up final bend. Struck the sulky wheel of MAGICAL MAX near the 400m resulting in the tyre being punctured. Driver A Russell admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Russell's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 10 May 2026 (3 days).

Brk,6th inr,off,1x1,wd 450,game bid

Eased,wd rear 1150,prkd,stuck well

7th inr,4-bk,tidy effort along mrks

5th otr,3-bk,wd 400,plggd away gap

8th inr,4-bk bell,off,steady in mid

10th inr,5-bk bell,whacked away gap

10th inr,4-bk bell,off,no final zip

DOCTOR TIM - weakened late in the run home.

6th otr,1x1 1650,off,ran on stoutly

Chkd & brk start,contained in rear

DOCTOR TIM - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and was slow to begin losing all chance.

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr 400,stout fin

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1100,ld,cut down

Eased,wd rear 1600,posted,folded up

DOCTOR TIM - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Raced wide without cover for a distance middle stages. Weakened approaching the final turn.

4th inr,4-bk 1600,off,no final kick

DOCTOR TIM - contacted a track marker entering the first bend after being placed in restricted room to the inside of HA'PENNY (E Johnson), which had also been momentarily crowded when racing to the inside of STEALERS WHEEL (P Ferguson) and FREDASTAIRE (S Abernethy). After reviewing all available footage, Stewards were unable to attribute responsibility for DOCTOR TIM and HA'PENNY being placed in restricted room to any one horse or driver, and accordingly took the matter no further. Over-raced briefly through the middle stages. Shifted outwards near the 1250m, momentarily forcing BLUE CHIP LOU (H Orange) to race wider on the track. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule and after viewing all available films established that driver M Hay had commenced his outward movement prior to BLUE CHIP LOU reaching his sulky wheel, and accordingly no further action was taken. Weakened leaving the final turn.

Eased,5-4bk otr,well bk tn,battld

WHYAMIHERE - lay in when attempting to progress three wide near the 900m having to be steadied. Driver C DeFilippi was issued a warning for using his whip on a runner out of contention.

5th otr,1x1 600,3-bk,solid thru mid

3bk otr,4bk 1300,well bk tn,steady

WHYAMIHERE - briefly crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend.

3bk inr,4bk 950,off tn,steady mid

WHYAMIHERE - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

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

Eased,5bk otr,3wd 450,steady wd

WHYAMIHERE - raced wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Curtin advised the gelding may be better suited to racing on all weather tracks.

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,fght,bestd 100

3-bk mrks to trn,stout effort pegs

Wd,1x1,prkd 1650,fght hard to line

6th inr,3-bk bell,off,ran on in gap

CHEEKY RED - driver T Chmiel was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

7bk otr,3wd 1400,postd,gone 600

CHEEKY RED - raced wide from the 1300m. Weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner. Driver T Chmiel was issued a warning for using his whip on a runner out of contention.

9th otr,4-bk bell,wd 600,wdst,solid

CHEEKY RED - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

9th otr,wd cvr,4w 600,stout effort

Driver T Chmiel (CHEEKY RED) defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in the early stages by shifting ground inwards when insufficiently clear of CARRERA KAHU (S Tomlinson) which was checked and lost ground. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Mr Chmiel, Miss Tomlinson and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee found the charged proved and suspended Mr Chmiel's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 6 May up to and including 10 May 2026 (2 days).

Eased,5-bk inr,held up,off,bt slows

CHEEKY RED - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

1x1,3-bk 900,wd 450,wdr,closed hard

Tardy,rear inr,5-bk,off,plggd away

CHEEKY RED - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Mr Chmiel was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Rear otr,9th top,plggd away in gap

CHEEKY RED - the required veterinary clearance was received. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

4th,4bk inr,off tn,tight,steady mid

Trld the trip,thru tn,short bid inr

7th otr,5-bk,4-bk,wd 300,blkd,solid

LOGAN ROCK - hung inwards at various stages throughout. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver R Close reported he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted inside the final 400m, Mr Close advised that he had attempted to shift wider rounding the final bend however the horse had hung inwards causing him considerable difficulty and he had been unable to come to the outside of the track despite his efforts. Stewards accepted Mr Close's comments.

Wd,eased,rear otr,tidy late in mid

LOGAN ROCK - held up early in the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

7th otr,3-bk 1400,wd 400,bttld well

LOUIS - held up throughout the run home. Driver R Cameron advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Stewards questioned Mr Cameron regarding his decision not to improve into the three wide line prior to being covered by outside runners near the 500m. Mr Cameron advised that LOUIS is best driven when saved for one run and that the gelding had been under pressure for a short distance just prior to runners improving outside him. Mr Cameron further advised he believed the favoured LOGAN ROCK which he was following would improve into the race giving him the opportunity to shift into clear racing room in the run home however LOGAN ROCK had not improved as well as expected resulting in him being held up. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied his explanation was not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Trld,3-bk 1550,off tn,chased boldly

Eased,5-bk otr,tidy late along mrks

Brk hopelessly start,out of action

LOGAN ROCK - broke at the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.

Eased,6-bk inr,5-bk,off,bold,no gap

LOGAN ROCK - raced roughly after contesting a position with DESTINY'S DREAM rounding the first bend and raced wide early.

Blew the start badly,pulled up

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

Wd,up prkd 1800,ld 150,gunned down

Easy ld,dictated terms,cut dwn 100m

Trld,3-bk 1300,whacked away on inr

Sped to ld,trld 1850,worked on,wknd

LORD MUDRICK - weakened from the 400m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver C Butt advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.

Sped to ld,attckd,mastered last 50m

Ld out,trld 1500,flat top,drppd out

Ld out,trld 1700,flat 400,drppd out

LORD MUDRICK - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Wd,made ld,trld 1400,no final punch

Sped to ld,trld 1300,flat 500,faded

LORD MUDRICK - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of trainer C Butt revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery.

Wd,1x1,3-bk 1250,carted,no pick-up

LORD MUDRICK - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

Wd,made ld 1800,hdd 150,no answer

Eased,wd rear 700,made no headway

MOTOR MOUTH - over-raced early and middle stages. Raced wide from the 700m.

6th otr,4-bk,3-bk,wd cvr top,ran on

3 & 4-bk inr,carted,rear,stout wdst

MOTOR MOUTH - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,effort told

3rd,prkd,cvr 1200,drifting 600m out

MOTOR MOUTH - over-raced middle stages.

8th otr,5-bk,wdst top,charged late

MOTOR MOUTH - driver A Cameron was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,passed tired ones wd

MOTOR MOUTH - over-raced early and middle stages.

Wd,4-bk otr,wdst top,battled closer

MOTOR MOUTH - driver A Cameron was advised to start wider on the track when drawn unruly.

6th otr,1x1 1650,wd 350,closed hard

5th otr,1x1 1350,3-bk1x1,wd,no bite

LOUIS - had to be steadied racing into the first bend when crowded for racing room.

8th otr,4-bk bell,off,blkd,bttld on

LOUIS - held up throughout the run home. Driver R Cameron advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Stewards questioned Mr Cameron regarding his decision not to improve into the three wide line prior to being covered by outside runners near the 500m. Mr Cameron advised that LOUIS is best driven when saved for one run and that the gelding had been under pressure for a short distance just prior to runners improving outside him. Mr Cameron further advised he believed the favoured LOGAN ROCK which he was following would improve into the race giving him the opportunity to shift into clear racing room in the run home however LOGAN ROCK had not improved as well as expected resulting in him being held up. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied his explanation was not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1400,couldn't stick

LOUIS - raced wide early.

7th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr rear,stout

Nice trip otr,off,ran home solidly

Wd,eased,wd cvr rear 1000,postd,fdd

LOUIS - raced wide from the 1000m.

Eased,6-bk mrks,off,no final punch

Brk,buried mrks,failed to emerge

LOUIS - broke shortly after the start checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened in the run home.

9th,4-bk inr 1800,held up,flew mrks

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - over-raced early stages. Held up final bend.

11th inr,5-bk bell,off,sound,no gap

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to the rear of the field. Held up late in the run home.

Brk score-up,out of action after

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Blew the start,ouf of commission

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Left prkd,cvr 1200,off,solid in gap

Bk otr,3w train,ok widest

Parkd,soon 1x1,honest chase

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - over-raced early stages.

Awkward,rear inr,off,wd cvr,sound

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - began awkwardly.

Last,3w train,widest,swept by late

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - raced wide with cover from the 900m. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Deep pegs,inside runs,batld

ULTIMATE PERFECTION - paced roughly final bend.