NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

3bk otr,angld tn,strong bid mid

3bk otr,4bk 1000,wd cvr tn,smart

STUBING - trainer T Yesberg was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with a cornell collar. Broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly late in the run home.

Up,prkd,ld 1800,under siege tn,fdd

STUBING - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. Driver J Dunn was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for allowing his runner to strike a track marker on the final bend.

Soon trld,3bk 700,solid,held up

STUBING - cast a bell boot in the home straight. Held up late in the run home.

4bk inr,5bk 800,4bk tn,1-paced

Brk,trld the trip,waited,solid inr

The start was delayed due to ARCHIE contacting the barrier strand despite the efforts of driver A Cameron. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3wd cvr,postd,ld 1800,fading by 600

ARCHIE - raced wide early. Weakened passing the 700m hampering trailing runners. Struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver C Dalgety was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Dalgety advised that after working hard early to obtain the lead and being unable to gain respite in the middle stages due to TOUCH N GO over-racing in the parked position the effort had taken its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3bk otr,1x1,prkd 1000,fght well

ARCHIE - hampered near the 1200m. Driver W Frost admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Frost's Amateur driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 23 June up to and including 23 July 2024 (1 month).

1x1,4-3bk otr,off,tried hard mid-wd

1x1,4bk otr 1300,off,whackd away

5th,prkd 1400,dug in tn,fght well

Brk badly start,distanced after

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

2-3rd,up,ld,trld,thru tn,short bid

Trld-3bk inr,held up,2nd wind 100

Brk,detachd,5bk otr,3wd,no dash wd

THE CRAIC - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3wd,prkd 1500,dug in tn,bested 100

THE CRAIC - raced wide early.

Brk,6bk otr,wd cvr tn,huge fin wd

THE CRAIC - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered near the 1200m. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. Driver S Hill was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,went on by

6-8bk otr,3wd cvr rear 500,sound

5bk otr,6bk 800,3wd,gritty mid

Thru,4-5bk inr,held up,bt slows inr

SANTANNA MACH - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

4-6bk inr,5bk otr,up,ld 600,hdd 50

6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 800,peakd,fdd

SANTANNA MACH - raced wide from the 1300m.

Soon prkd,no cvr,fght bravely str

STYLE COUNCIL - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,prkd 1100,up,gritty,just nabbd

Prkd,1x1,up,1x1,off,strong,close

PLAYING WITH STARS - raced wider on the track near the 1300m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule when PLAYING WITH STARS raced wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that driver K Cameron (STYLE COUNCIL) had commenced his outward movement prior to PLAYING WITH STARS reaching his sulky wheel and accordingly no further action was required.

Brk,5-7bk inr,well bk,imprvd inr

STYLE COUNCIL - began awkwardly. Hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Had to be steadied near the 1200m after a slight easing of the pace.

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 750,gritty,peakd

STYLE COUNCIL - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Cameron. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered near the 2300m by a breaking runner. Raced wide near the 1300m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule when MORERE shifted outwards however after hearing from driver K Cameron no further action was required.

Slow,4bk inr,off tn,never clear str

IDEAL CHEVRON - began awkwardly crowding an outside runner. Held up throughout the run home.

3bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,led,held on

IDEAL CHEVRON - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the gelding had benefited from an economical run throughout after having to work hard when racing in the parked position at its previous start.

3wd,prkd 1300,brief look tn,wiltd

IDEAL CHEVRON - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Eased,8bk otr,3wd cvr,honest mid-wd

IDEAL CHEVRON - out of position at the start. Driver K Butt was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful that Miss Butt had been warned recently in relation to this rule.

Brk start,6-7bk inr,held up tn,fair

IDEAL CHEVRON - broke shortly after the start and shifted inwards checking an inside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4-8bk otr,rear inr tn,bt slows inr

Soon ld,set terms,fght hard,cght 50

Brk,4bk otr,up,prkd,ld 200,cght 50

ZIA BROMAC - shifted outwards and broke as the start was effected and came together with HILDA MAUD losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Prkd,ld,trld 1800,held up,sound inr

ZIA BROMAC - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home.

Up,ld 1800,trld 700,waitd,stout inr

Trld,4bk inr 1700,waited tn,pluggd

ZIA BROMAC - held up early in the run home.

4th,up,ld 1300,dug in,swampd 100

Soon 3bk inr,held up tn,nvr clear

MAJOR PERFORMER - crowded by an inside runner at the start. Held up throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

4bk inr,3bk otr 800,thru,tidy wd

MAJOR PERFORMER - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Eased,4bk inr,off 150,dashd 50

MAJOR PERFORMER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1200,white flag 400

MAJOR PERFORMER - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1350m. Weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer T Yesberg advised he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with Mr Yesberg in the coming days.

Soon 3bk otr,angld wd tn,tried hard

Soon 3bk inr,waited,few gaps inr

MAJOR PERFORMER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Ld,trld,3bk 2100,off 300,steady

Ld,trld,3bk 1800,held up,steady

HE'S A JACKALACK - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Up,ld 1900,trld 1600,thru,just ok

Up,ld,trld 1700,cartd back tn,smart

HE'S A JACKALACK - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

3bk otr,up,ld 1600,brk,fght,cght

HE'S A JACKALACK - shifted inwards abruptly in the first attempt at a start checking an inside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly racing over the crossing near the 2200m. Broke when negotiating the crossing near the 1100m hampering trailing runners and losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.