NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

5th,to 1x1 1100,2nd tn,fght on well

4-5bk otr,4bk 500,3-4wd tn,swoopd

BETTOR GO VINNIE - the spreader broke near the 150m. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.

4bk otr,up,1x1 800,off,chased well

Wd,made ld,trld 1250,thru,too sharp

3-4bk otr,6bk 1000,3wd 600,pluggd

Soon ld,allowed terms,too powerful

BETTOR GO VINNIE - lay outwards throughout the run home.

Chkd,rear,9th inr top,tidy late dab

BETTOR GO VINNIE - checked by a breaking runner after 150m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Trld out,6-bk 1250,off,wd cvr,stern

Soon ld,dictated terms,held bravely

3L off start,4bk inr,battld on inr

BETTOR GO VINNIE - fractious leaving the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Gate spd,led,kickd hard,hdd 80

JUST LIKE JAGGER - driver K Green 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 suspended Miss Green's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 24 May up to and including 1 June 2026 (3 days).

Gt spd,parkd thrghout,fght gamely

JUST LIKE JAGGER - lay outwards near the 250m having to be straightened by driver K Green.

3pegs,off,followd 1x1,tidy wider

JUST LIKE JAGGER - driver K Green reported the mare had paced roughly at stages throughout.

Gt spd,parkd,duel,did ok

Gt spd,soon postd 3w,folded

JUST LIKE JAGGER - raced three wide without cover throughout.

Gt spd,trail,no kick innr

JUST LIKE JAGGER - lay out at various stages during the running, in particular rounding the final bend and early stages of the run home with the mare unable to be fully driven out by driver K Green.

Gt spd,led,kept on trucking

Gt spd,led thrghout,headed,fght bk

THE ORANGE ROUGHY - junior driver S Hill, who declined the assistance of a senior driver, admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 300m when shifting ground inwards and contacting the sulky wheel of JUST LIKE JAGGER with the tyre puncturing as a consequence. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a suspension of Mr Hill's junior driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 1 March up to and including 11 March 2026 (4 days).

Gt spd,parkd,fght solidly,fadd late

Trld-3bk inr,4bk & cartd bk,pluggd

CRUSHER LOU - 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. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

3bk otr,up,prkd,trld tn,did best

CRUSHER LOU - raced wide early.

6bk otr,4bk inr,off tn,useful wdst

Soon 1x1,up 450,prkd tn,held best

CRUSHER LOU - 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.

Ld out,trld 1250,thru,fght on well

Trld-3bk inr,prkd 1100,ld 400,tough

Gate spd,ld 1700,askd,fght,nabbd

CAPTAIN COOL - lay outwards leaving the final bend.

Soon ld,set terms,kickd,run down 50

Wd,prkd,ld 2000,dictated,too strong

CAPTAIN COOL - began awkwardly. Raced wide early. Driver J Cox advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gate spd,led,fght,swampd 150

Gate spd,ld,trld 1800,thru,almost

CAPTAIN COOL - driver B Orange was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for speaking to another driver prior to the start.

Prkd,ld 1850,set terms,just held on

CAPTAIN COOL - raced greenly when racing over the crossing near the 1100m and was shifted wider on the track by driver S Ottley.

3bk otr,4bk 800,3-4wd tn,sound wd

CAPTAIN COOL - lay outwards simultaneously to MALAKAI laying inwards resulting in both runners sulkies becoming awkwardly placed near the 1500m.

Wd,parkd,attackd ldr,did ok

TABASCO - weakened final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards questioned junior driver M Hill, assisted by senior driver M Hurrell, regarding his tactics during the race, in particular his decision not to relinquish the lead and take a trail in the middle stages when the opportunity existed. Mr Hill explained that his instructions were to lead if possible which he was able to do after 400m. Mr Hill further stated that he tried to restrain his runner when STILL ROCKIN (R Gutsell) made an attempt on the lead near the 1600m and although gaining an advantage STILL ROCKIN was unable to get a full length in front. This occurred on several other occasions over the next 800m. When questioned Mr Gutsell confirmed that STILL ROCKIN was difficult to drive and with the gelding wearing a murphy blind on the near side it relaxes when it cannot see other horses. Stewards accepted the explanations of both drivers and took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.

Bk otr,deep pegs,no kick

STILL ROCKIN - paced roughly on various occasions. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver R Gutsell advised that the gelding had not handled the bends and had been striking its knees. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Pressd 2 lead,joind,kept giving

STILL ROCKIN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver R Gutsell advised the gelding has been freshened since last racing and displayed better manners today, adding he was not surprised by the forward showing.

5th,prkd 1700,brk 1100,detachd

STILL ROCKIN - broke racing over the crossing near the 1100m checking trailing runners losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

7-6th,1x1,brk 1200,distant after

STILL ROCKIN - trainer R Gutsell was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with the incorrect number. Hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Broke near the 1200m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Reared start,broke,detached

STILL ROCKIN - reared as the start was effected and got the off-side sulky shaft over its rump after the start, losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Prior to authorisation of placings Stewards reviewed the footage of the start and were satisfied the gelding had not been denied a fair start.

Pressd 2 lead,trail,3bk,ok bid

Prkd,urged to ld 2300,hdd 175,solid

Wd,led,trail bell,boxed on innr

Ld out,trld 2300,thru,pounced,slick

Brk,3wd,5bk otr,3wd 850,fght well

MYSTERY BEACH - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Raced wide without cover from the 1300m.

1x1,prkd,ld,trld 1550,thru,bold bid

6th,1x1,3bk otr,1x1,prkd,fght,missd

MYSTERY BEACH - driver G Thornley admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Wd,prkd,ld 1850,hdd 250m,fght on

MYSTERY BEACH - raced wide early.

Trld,off,ld 1600,dictated,reeled in

Prkd,ld,trld 1850,thru,solid on inr

Led-3bk inr,1x1 1100,off,smart mid

MYSTERY BEACH - lay outwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with TEDS LEGACY which was laying inwards hampering trailing runners.

3rd,prkd,ld 1900,dictated,reeled in

Made ld,trld 2300,flat 400,wknd out

Gt spd,led,soon trail,best lane

Soon 1x1,1x2,peeld 500,steady

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - lay in over the concluding stages. Driver H Douglas reported a sulky tyre had deflated during the running.

3-4pegs,tidy chase,tight room late

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - over-raced middle stages. Held up early stages of the run home.

Bk otr,last,angld widest,ran on ok

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - driver H Douglas was issued with a warning for loose reining in the run home.

Soon 1x1,out turn,too big

Bk otr,angld trn,ran on solidly

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - raced wide early. Paced roughly in the run home.

Bk otr,into 1x1 800,too slick

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - lay inwards and paced roughly over the concluding stages.

5bk inr,4bk otr,no pick-up in str

ALWAYS BE BATMAN - over-raced when racing wide early. Weakened final bend.

Eased,4bk inr,cartd,rear otr,steady

RADHA - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

6th,4bk otr,wd cvr tn,swooped past

9th,4bk otr,wdst rear tn,flew wdst

11th otr,wd 1400,4w,wd cvr,no extra

AUDACITY - driver R Cameron admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards near the 1400m forcing RADHA to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

6bk otr,hookd wd rear tn,fair wd

RADHA - raced wide with cover from the 700m.

Brk,6bk inr-otr,3wd,up tn,fght,fdd

RADHA - broke after 100m losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Struck track markers near the 1550m when briefly placed in restricted room. Raced wide from the 800m.

3wd cvr,postd,prkd 1000,brave,hdd

RADHA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Orange. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

3bk otr,brk 1150,detachd after

RADHA - broke near the 1150m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Blew the start badly,out of action

RADHA - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of the connections.

Eased,6th,3bk otr,held up,imprvd

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

7th,4bk inr,off rear tn,battld mid

AMASS - shifted inwards racing into the first bend briefly crowding an inside runner which struck a track marker. Driver J Morrison was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

Eased,3-4bk otr,3wd,posted,wilted

AMASS - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed no abnormalities.

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,flat tn,wilted

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - raced inside a track marker racing into the first bend after being crowded by AMASS having to be restrained. Over-raced middle stages. Stewards questioned driver J Dunn regarding the tactics he adopted in the early stages. Mr Dunn advised that the horse had worked hard when attempting to hold the lead after the start and when being unable to do so felt his best option was to shift outwards rounding the first bend and obtain the lead from AMASS. Mr Dunn added he had then been challenged near the 1450m by SACETAS and was of the opinion that he would be better suited restraining his runner to receive cover rather than having to work hard again to maintain his position. After considering the matter, Stewards noted Mr Dunn's comments.

Bk otr,angld widest,ran on ok

AMASS - broke at the start losing ground.

Last,always at rear,batld away

AMASS - tangled away.

Broke start,tackd on,batld rear

AMASS - hampered by a breaking runner at the start and broke in consequence losing considerable ground.

3wd,up,prkd 1000,led 300,easy

AMASS - raced wide early.

Gate spd,led,trld 1100,thru,strong

Brk,7-6-5bk inr,off,battld mid

AMASS - broke after 100m losing ground.

Easd,5-4bk inr,held up,off,tidy inr

MOONLITE BLOOD - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home.

Dist 12th,6bk otr,3wd cvr,sound wd

MOONLITE BLOOD - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 600m.

Up,led 1700,set terms,fght,held on

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,held up,smart mid

MOONLITE BLOOD - lay inwards in the run home.

6th otr,1x1,prkd 1400,cvr,outfin wd

Eased,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,steady

Thru,1x1 1600,angld,steady mid

Led,trld 1500,thru,tried hard inr

Deep pegs,never ran on

Mid otr,3w,parkd bell,fght well

Mid otr,3w,led bell,kept giving

BLAZE LIGHTENING - raced wide middle stages.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,just misd

1x1,1x2 bell,peeld 600,ok fin

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,dug in

Soon 3pegs,off trn,chargd late

Soon parkd,fght on bravely

Pressd 2 lead,joind late,fght well

Mid otr,drag up,wide,strong wrk

Bk otr,angld widest,ran on fairly

Eased,6-7bk otr,last tn,dashd wdst

TRUMP CARD - raced wide from the 500m. When questioned regarding her tactics during the running, driver O Thornley advised that due to the early gate speed she elected to restrain after the start. Miss Thornley further added that due to the sectionals through the middle stages she was reluctant to improve forward and from the 800m was unable to receive a covered run into the race when the one out line failed to progress. Stewards noted her comments.

5bk otr,3wd cvr 600,went woosh wdst

Wd,easd,4bk inr,held up tn-125,big

TRUMP CARD - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Up,led,trld 1300,thru tn,battld

TRUMP CARD - paced roughly rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had worked hard early to obtain the lead and combined with the fast tempo throughout, the effort had taken its toll.

Eased,9th,4bk otr,3wd 600,steady

TRUMP CARD - raced wide from the 600m. Paced roughly final bend when laying in.

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 900,fdd

TRUMP CARD - raced wide from the 1400m. Weakened final bend.

5-6th,to 1x1 1000,off,no kick mid

CHRISTIES ART - paced roughly racing into the first bend having to be steadied by driver T Chmiel. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Rough,wd 8th 1150,ld 950,too strong

CHRISTIES ART - paced roughly as the start was effected.

1x1,prkd,1x1,waitd,handy up inr

5-7bk otr,well bk tn,weaved well

Bk otr,launchd 700,led in,strong

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,dashd,cght

Connections advised Stewards on 24 October that CHRISTIES ART has had its joints treated since last racing.

4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,honest bid wd

Rear inr,4bk otr 1700,off,fair wdst

AMARETTO FRANCO - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Thornley advised the mare was not suited by the tempo of the race and he was reluctant to improve forward as he believed the horse would be unsuited to racing parked over 2600m. Mr Thornley added in his opinion the mare would derive benefit from today's race.

Broke start,detached

AMARETTO FRANCO - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event by driver G Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Brk strt,4-5pegs,off trn,ran on ok

AMARETTO FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground.

3wd,prkd,1x1 850,off,dashd away

AMARETTO FRANCO - raced wide early.

3bk otr,3-4wd 450,bold,just missd

1x1-4bk otr,3wd cvr,off,handy mid

AMARETTO FRANCO - raced wide with cover from the 800m.

5-6bk inr,off rear 600,no punch inr

AMARETTO FRANCO - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had to be steadied near the 1300m after an easing of the pace.

Prkd,1x1-3bk otr,wd cvr,sound wd

Eased,6bk otr,last tn,strong wdst

Brk,rear inr,off,passed stragglers

AMARETTO FRANCO - broke briefly at the start losing ground.