NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Prkd,cvr,4-bk 1000,wd cvr,tidy fin

AR GEE RULZ - lay inwards in the early stages having to be straightened. Placed in restricted room racing into the first bend when an outside runner shifted inwards.

Eased,rear inr,off,no gaps,had more

AR GEE RULZ - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Chkd,held up rear top,tidy inr,blkd

AR GEE RULZ - checked by an outside runner racing into the first bend having to be steadied. Held up for the majority of the run home.

4th inr,4-bk 1600,held up,late mrks

AR GEE RULZ - held up early in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1550,thru,strong on inr

Nice trip otr,wd 450,fght on in gap

8th otr,4-bk,wd 450,bttld away gap

4-6bk otr,sent 3wd 450,smart mid

AR GEE RULZ - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,too slippery

Eased,9th otr,5-bk,wd 450,fght well

Brk early prkd,tailed off,no threat

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.

Eased,11th otr,5-bk,wd 425,plggd on

6th pegs,4-bk 1600,bttld on,no gaps

TRAIL BOSS - held up for the majority of the run home.

10th inr,6-bk bell,never a threat

3bk otr,1x1 1250,off,1-paced mid

3bk inr,held up 500-tn,honest inr

TRAIL BOSS - broke briefly early in the score up. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Soon 4bk inr,off tn,sound in mid

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

Blew start,trailed field throughout

TRAIL BOSS - fractious prior to the start and broke losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trppd wd,up prkd 800,bttld on well

MELTON MAGNATE - raced wide early.

1x1 the trip,off tn,chased hard mid

4-bk mrks,3-bk top,bold effort pegs

Found 1x1,off tn,whacked away

7th otr,shffld,wd top,ran on in gap

LILY'S A STAR - broke shortly after the start after contacting the sulky wheel of MELTON MAGNATE losing considerable ground. Stewards lodged a protest against 12th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the mare had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. Driver M Holbrough did not contest the protest and LILY'S A STAR was disqualified by Stewards. Miss Holbrough (assisted by B Mowbray) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when shifting ground and allowing her runner to strike the sulky wheel of MELTON MAGNATE resulting in her runner breaking and losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Holbrough's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 3 December up to and including 6 December 2025 (2 days).

Prkd,ld,trld 1600,thru,pounced,held

Cght 3wd,prkd 900-tn,fght,game,fdd

MELTON MAGNATE - raced wide early and middle stages.

Wd,prkd,cvr,shffld,useful thru mid

MELTON MAGNATE - raced wide early.

6th,4-bk inr,off,wd,prkd 1100,stuck

MELTON MAGNATE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2300m.

Eased,rear otr,bttld clsr mid,chkd

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - hampered by an outside runner late in the run home.

Pshd along to ld,set terms,run down

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - driver J Morrison was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,off,held up,no spark

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - out of position at the start. Driver J Morrison was issued a warning. Held up leaving the final bend.

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr top,no pick-up

Trld,3-bk 1100,off,ran home soundly

4th,prkd 1200,1x1 700,sound mid

4bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,no threat wd

4bk otr,5bk 800,wd rear tn,pluggd

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C DeFilippi. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed an irritation in the eye area which was treated.

1x1,shffld 6-bk,wd cvr,bttld away

9th otr,4bk,off,held up,late dig wd

6th,wd cvr,prkd,lost ld dig,ld,cght

Held ld,dictated terms,too powerful

Off pegs,prkd,ld 1900,mastered late

1x1,3-bk 1500,wdst top,lacked dash

Wd,3-bk otr,4-bk,wd top,bold fin

Cut breeze the majority,tried hard

Eased,wd 9th,prkd 1350,outkicked

Wd,parkd,1x1,1x2,only batld

BROOKIES PLAYER - raced wide until reaching the parked position passing the 1400m.

7th otr,1x1 1700,off,closed boldly

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

INTERRORGATOR - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

3bk otr,off 3wd cvr 500,1-paced mid

Mid otr,4-bk 1300,4w 600,cut ldr bk

Wd,8th,3-bk inr,4-bk,off,stout wdst

INTERRORGATOR - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

3-bk otr,wd 400,whacked away in gap

Eased,5-bk otr,wd 550,closed boldly

INTERRORGATOR - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

5-6b, otr,flat patch 600,steady inr

3rd inr,3-bk 1300,bttld away in gap

8th otr,5-bk bell,wd cvr top,steady

8th otr,3-bk 1700,bttld on solidly

10th otr,5-bk inr,4-bk,held up,tidy

Wd,made ld,3-bk bell,held up,ran on

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding inside runners. Driver O Thornley was issued a warning. Held up early in the run home.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,thru,no pick-up

Brk,3-4bk inr,cartd bk 700,fair inr

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

Slow,9th,4bk otr,off wdr tn,1-paced

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - slow to begin.

Lovely run mrks,thru,bttld on well

Prkd,1x1 1350,off tn,short bid mid

6th,to 1x1,3bk otr,inr tn,battld

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - began awkwardly.

Wd,1x1,3-bk,wd 750,ld 600,too sharp

3bk inr,4bk 1100,waited,1-paced inr

FRANCO HUMBIE - weakened early in the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,4bk,gone by 500

FRANCO HUMBIE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Placed in restricted room momentarily near the 450m by an outside runner.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,best shadows

8th otr,wd cvr rear 550,ran on wdst

Chkd early,10th otr,bt slws on mrks

Dist prkd,5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,fdd

FRANCO HUMBIE - raced wide from the 1300m. Weakened over the final stages.

6th,to 1x1 1800,up tn,sound mid

FRANCO HUMBIE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Eased,5-bk inr,off,bttld on solidly

Nice trip otr,off,chkd 300,bold fin

FRANCO HUMBIE - hampered by an inside runner early in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 2100,off,held up,slick wd

FRANCO HUMBIE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Waldron advised the gelding had been racing without luck in previous starts and had been freshened and also, as reported since last racing, had its hocks treated.

Wd,pshd to ld 1650,held on bravely

6th otr,3-bk,held up,stout late mid

OFF THE EDGE - held up early and middle stages of the run home until improving into a run that was not fully established near the 100m. Driver C Wigg was issued a warning for anticipating a run. Ms Wigg advised she did not activate the sliding blinds due to being held up.

Trld,held up,off 500,3rd top,steady

OFF THE EDGE - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

3-bk otr,wd cvr 450,4w,stout effort

OFF THE EDGE - out of position at the start. Driver A Edge was issued a warning.

Ld,attckd,trld 1500,held up,no dash

OFF THE EDGE - over-raced in the score up and became awkwardly positioned inside the gate having to be restrained. Attempted a marginal run to the inside of CHANGEFORTHEBETA near the 250m contacting that runner's sulky wheel and then struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane hampering DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR which had to be steadied and paced roughly for a distance. Driver A Edge was issued a warning for contacting a wheel and a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for contacting a track marker.

Found 1x1,urged,weakened 500

OFF THE EDGE - weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Trld,3-bk 1400,held up,angled,stout

OFF THE EDGE - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,4bk inr 1600,off,blkd,late mid

OFF THE EDGE - held up early in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,bold bid mrks

OFF THE EDGE - struck and raced inside the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver A Edge was issued a warning.

1x1,prkd 1300,lead bid,ld tn,swampd

OFF THE EDGE - crowded after 150m by an outside runner having to be restrained. Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation into the manner in which Mr Edge drove from the 1000m when challenging for the lead for a distance.

Prkd,pshd to ld 1300,dictated,cght

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,off tn,tidy effort

LA CONCHA - lay inwards late in the run home.

5th otr,left prkd 1600,outfinished

Wd,prkd,ld 1550,kicked,just enough

LA CONCHA - stewards questioned driver C Dalgety regarding the improved performance of this runner, Mr Dalgety advised that, after disappointing at its previous start, the gelding had recovered well and pleased the stable with its work during the week. Mr Dalgety added that a minor gear alteration had been made leading into tonight's engagement and, combined with being driven more positively in the early stages to secure a more favourable position in the running that this had contributed to the improved performance.

Eased,rear otr,never made an impact

LA CONCHA - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gate speed to dictate,hdd 200m out

LA CONCHA - weakened in the run home.

4-5bk inr,off 3bk otr 500,tight str

LA CONCHA - had to be restrained racing into the first bend when racing on the marker line. Stewards questioned drivers G O'Reilly (JUKEBOX GYPSY) and C Dalgety (LA CONCHA) regarding this and after hearing from both drivers and viewing the replays which were inconclusive, Stewards took the matter no further. Held up throughout the run home. Mr Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

5th inr,3-bk 1500,whacked away gap

LA CONCHA - hung outwards throughout the run home causing driver C Dalgety difficulty utilising the passing lane with the gelding being held up over the concluding stages.

Wd,10th otr,6-bk,wd 650m,bttld well

THIRD PARTY - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 700m. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised the gelding had lay inwards rounding the final bend and lost ground after striking a knee.

Brk,rear inr,3bk inr,fading 400

THIRD PARTY - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.

Rough,made ld,trld 2000,off,too big

THIRD PARTY - hung outwards rounding the first bend.

Soft trip mrks,thru,bold bid,denied

9th otr,5-bk 2000,failed to fire up

3-bk mrks to trn,held up.plggd away

CARRERA BANDIDO - held up early in the run home.

5th inr,3-bk 1850,held up,fght mrks

CARRERA BANDIDO - held up early in the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,up 3wd tn,smart mid-wd

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1300,off,flew mid

CARRERA BANDIDO - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend. Stewards questioned driver C Dalgety regarding the tactics he adopted in the middle stages, in particular when handing up the lead to take a trail near the 1500m. Mr Dalgety advised the gelding had raced greenly and felt his best option was to restrain to obtain cover when challenged for the lead. Stewards noted Mr Dalgety's comments.

3-4bk otr,off wdst tn,gd sprint wd

3wd,dist 4bk inr,flat 3bk tn,pluggd

Eased,wd rear 1000,ld 550,bolted in

FRANCO CHAPLIN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Waldron advised the gelding had been unlucky at its last start when held up and he was not surprised by today's result.

Trld,3-bk bell,held up,late bid inr

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

Prkd,trld 1800,3-bk,off,no pickup

8th otr,5-bk 900,unable to spark up

Left prkd,cvr,3-bk 1300,wd,no dash

FRANCO CHAPLIN - pre-race warmed.

Wd,eased,rear thru'out,never ran on

FRANCO CHAPLIN - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr,no pickup

Wd,rough,rear inr,never sparked

FRANCO CHAPLIN - raced wide in the early stages and paced roughly for a distance near the 1650m losing ground.

Eased,wd 1850,prkd,1x1,wd,prkd,game

HUGO - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Driver J Dunn was questioned regarding the tactics he adopted when electing to shift outwards near the 650m. Mr Dunn advised that when he shifted outwards the one out line had commenced to improve and he elected to follow the improving DAWN TO DARK into the race however simultaneously BETTERWITHBLING shifted inwards to the three wide line resulting in him becoming held up behind the weakening MOONLITE CC. After hearing from Mr Dunn and viewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied that his explanation was not unreasonable at the time.

Soon trld,3bk inr 1100,waitd,sound

DAWN TO DARK - held up final bend.

1x1,3-bk,4-bk 950,held up,bttld on

DAWN TO DARK - held up early in the run home.

11th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 400,bttld away

Brk,rear inr,off,failed to quicken

DAWN TO DARK - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

4-bk otr,wd 1050,4th top,outkicked

DAWN TO DARK - raced wide from the 1000m.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr top,stout

Brk early,10th otr,wd cvr rear,plgd

DAWN TO DARK - broke racing into the first bend when to the outside of ZARLINI checking trailing runners losing ground. Stewards questioned drivers B Hope (ZARLINI) and S Ottley (DAWN TO DARK) regarding this incident where it was established that both runners had shifted ground simultaneously and jostled for a short distance in an attempt to obtain a position in the running line behind HUGO. After viewing the replays and considering both drivers explanation, Stewards were satisfied no one horse or driver was at fault and accordingly took the matter no further. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.

12th otr,6-bk,rear top,bttld closer

DAWN TO DARK - hampered near the 1600m.