NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Wd,ld,3-bk,off,wd cvr,strong (prom)

FLYING ACE - driver B Orange had difficulty activating the removable deafeners in the run home.

Prkd,cvr 1600,held up,off,200,stout

FLYING ACE - held up early in the run home.

Trld,3bk inr,off 350,held up,good

FLYING ACE - held up early in the run home.

Gate spd,trld,3bk 1200,tight,tidy

FLYING ACE - held up leaving the final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

Up,prkd,1x1 1300,off,sound mid

FLYING ACE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1550,thru,easy inr

Easd,bk otr,3w train,chargd wd late

Up,trld-4bk inr,3bk otr,wdr tn,big

FLYING ACE - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1300m.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,tidy mid

Mid otr,3w,led bell,fght on well

GET SEASIDE LUCKY - over-raced middle stages.

6th,1x1,3wd,ld 800,fght,bold,nabbd

Prkd,ld,trld 1250,thru,did best inr

Gt spd,led,trail,zipped thru,held

Trld,off,ld 1500,kickd tn,held them

Wd,cght prkd,1x1 650,gone 500

GET SEASIDE LUCKY - weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner.

Wd,up prkd 1800,ld top,chopped down

GET SEASIDE LUCKY - over-raced middle stages.

Soon 1x1,parkd bell,fght bravely

Thru,found 1x1,kept coming,just

Won early ld duel,dictated,untested

Gate spd,trld,prkd 1000,fght gamely

JUMAL - Stewards questioned driver S Ottley regarding the tactics she adopted passing the 1100m when electing to shift outwards from a trailing position. Miss Ottley advised that HADRON COLLIDER which she had been trailing, had worked hard in the early stages and she was concerned that runner may weaken prior to reaching the passing lane or could restrain to obtain cover from GOT THE CHOCOLATES had it improved forward to lead which would have resulted in her horse having to race three back on the marker line. After considering Miss Ottley's explanation, Stewards were satisfied her tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Wd,1x1,prkd 1750,ld top,just enough

SONOFAMISTERY - held up early stages of the run home. When attempting a marginal run between JUMAL and ALLAMERICANPLAYER, had to be steadied after being placed in restricted room when ALLAMERICANPLAYER lay outwards near the 40m. Driver T Williams didn't activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Speared to ld,set terms,kicked,easy

Gate spd,ld,trld 1750,thru,toughest

Prkd,ld bid,ld 1200,no peace,brave

JUMAL - driver S Ottley defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging that she used her whip in a continuous manner late in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Miss Ottley, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and suspended her driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 21 November up to and including 28 November 2025. (4 days).

Held ld,set terms,swamped 200m out

Gt spd,trail,zipped up innr

Led,trld 1700,thru,chased hard inr

9th inr,5-bk,off,wdst rear,no punch

SONOFAMISTERY - raced wide final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1750,off,blkd,late in mid

SONOFAMISTERY - held up early stages of the run home. When attempting a marginal run between JUMAL and ALLAMERICANPLAYER, had to be steadied after being placed in restricted room when ALLAMERICANPLAYER lay outwards near the 40m. Driver T Williams didn't activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Prkd,into ld 1800,kicked,too classy

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,off tn,smart

3bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,led tn,comfy

Gt spd,led thrghout,easy wrk

SONOFAMISTERY - driver T Williams reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. Returned to the birdcage enclosure with some blood present in its mouth. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the colt to have a minor laceration to its tongue.

Bk otr,into 1x1,gear issue

SONOFAMISTERY - retired from the event near the 900m after the crupper shifted placing driver T Williams in some difficulty after the gear had been adjusted at the start. Stewards inspected the gear which was found to be in previously good condition with co-trainers S and A Telfer deemed not to be at fault.

6bk otr,3wd,led 800,far too good

SONOFAMISTERY - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver T Williams. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt. Mr Williams reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

4bk otr,hookd wdr tn,steady wd

Cght wd,eased,rear otr,passed slows

FREEZE FRAME - raced wide early.

Wd cvr 8th,up prkd bell,outfinished

FREEZE FRAME - raced wide early and middle stages.

7th otr,3-bk bell,off top,stout fin

Prkd,into ld 1750,hdd top,no extra

Left prkd thru'out,struggling by tn

FREEZE FRAME - weakened over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the performance Driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Ld,trld 1450,thru lane,stern,denied

FREEZE FRAME - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,up,prkd,trld 350,did best inr

Gate spd,ld 1700,joind,run down 200

MYSTERY CREEK - paced roughly passing the 150m.

Pressd 2 lead,joind 800,very strong

Trail,soon 3pegs,solid innr

MYSTERY CREEK - held up final bend and early in the run home. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards had questioned driver B Orange regarding his sulky wheel contacting a track marker near the 150m. Mr Orange stated that he had shifted down to the marker line in the run home when a clear run was available, however an outside runner had lay in forcing him inwards onto the track marker. After reviewing the films and hearing from Mr Orange Stewards were satisfied that MYSTERY CREEK had not gained an advantage when contacting the track marker and accordingly all placings were duly authorised.

3bk otr,angld tn,swooped past

Found 3bk otr,4bk 600,tidy inr

MYSTERY CREEK - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

7bk otr,5bk inr 600,waitd,gd inr

MYSTERY CREEK - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

Eased,1x1,ld 1100,kickd,held well

MYSTERY CREEK - driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon prkd,no cvr,ld tn,brave,nabbd

6th otr,wd cvr 500,wdst top,lethal

1x1,launchd 3wd 350,did best inr

Gun run mrks,thru,fght best shadows

3-4bk inr,buried tn,tidy,lackd gaps

SPECIAL OCCASION - held up late in the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Eased,4-bk inr,held up,stout on inr

SPECIAL OCCASION - held up early final bend. Driver M Purdon admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion early in the run home. After viewing replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Purdon's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 8 May up to and including 21 May 2026 (3 days) and imposed a fine of $100.00.

Soft trip mrks,thru,strong bid pegs

5th inr,3-bk 1300,thru,fght nicely

SPECIAL OCCASION - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.

3wd,5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,gone tn

SPECIAL OCCASION - the required veterinary clearance was received. Raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 900m. Weakened early in the run home.

4bk otr,3wd cvr 700,steady in mid

SPECIAL OCCASION - over-raced middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination and endoscopy at the request of connections detected a degree of mucous in the trachea. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing next.

2-3rd,prkd 1200,askd tn,faded back

SPECIAL OCCASION - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver M Purdon advised the gelding had raced lethargically and may not have handled the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Found 1x1,3wd rear 500,game chase

Soon 3bk otr,off tn,tried hard mid

Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout effort

Made ld,kicked 400,left them to it

BRUCIEBYTHESEASIDE - driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

10th otr,wd cvr rear,failed to fire

BRUCIEBYTHESEASIDE - raced wide with cover from the 1000m. Weakened final bend.

Up,prkd,no cvr,on retreat from 500

BRUCIEBYTHESEASIDE - weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner.

Gt spd,soon trail,never fired

BRUCIEBYTHESEASIDE - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised that the gelding had every opportunity and he was disappointed with today's effort.

Up,ld-4bk inr,4bk otr,angld,handy

BRUCIEBYTHESEASIDE - paced roughly in the early stages. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1300m.

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,tight,steady

KOTARE RIMU - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,ld 950,trld 800,too good (rel)

KOTARE RIMU - Stewards lodged a protest against 1st placing being awarded under Rule 869(7B) alleging the gelding had gained an advantage by racing inside the final track marker prior to the passing lane. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards, driver S Hill and trainer R Houghton, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and KOTARE RIMU was relegated to 2nd placing. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by A Butt) admitted an associated charge in that he allowed his runner to improve inside a track marker thereby gaining an advantage. After hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 17 May up to and including 29 May 2026 (3 days).

Wd,up prkd 1600,ouitkicked run home

KOTARE RIMU - over-raced when racing in the parked position through the middle stages.

Soon 3bk otr,3wd cvr 350,off,ok mid

Brk 1900,well beaten after

KOTARE RIMU - broke after 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Ld,trld 1200,prkd 700,ld tn,classy

6bk inr,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,imprvd

STUMBLIN IN - broke briefly at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

Deep pegs,tite rm & brk 600,out

STUMBLIN IN - broke near the 600m and shifted outwards hampering outside runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4bk otr,up 3wd,ld 1100,fght,held on

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 800,off,1-paced

STUMBLIN IN - over-raced early stages when being restrained. Continued to over-race middle stages.

Eased,5th inr,off,prkd 1250,outfin

STUMBLIN IN - lay outwards when being forced wider near the 50m.

Last,3w 600,loomd,dug in

STUMBLIN IN - lay out throughout the run home despite the efforts of driver B Orange.

Pressd 2 lead,headd str,kickd bk

Soon trld,urgd 500,3bk,pluggd inr