NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Trld-4bk inr,4bk otr,wd,up,fght,fdd

MYSTERY BEACH - over-raced middle stages.

Brk,tacked on,rear inr,off,late mid

MYSTERY BEACH - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

Eased,5bk otr,wd cvr tn,pluggd wd

Trld the trip,held up tn,imprvd inr

Prkd,up,ld 2200,joind,fght best

MYSTERY BEACH - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding was suited to the extra distance of today's race and the return to a standing start with the horse beginning quickly and able to lead.

Soon 1x1,3wd 500,fght,short bid

6bk otr,5bk 800,wdst tn,honest wd

MYSTERY BEACH - the over-check slipped during the running.

3bk otr,up,prkd 800,fght,bestd

Chkd badly,always detachd after

MYSTERY BEACH - checked after the start when an outside runner shifted inwards abruptly losing all chance.

Prkd,ld,trld,3-bk 975m,stout on inr

4th inr,4-bk 1700,held up,solid gap

JUKEBOX GYPSY - shifted inwards after 150m placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

8th inr,4-bk,off,closed strongly wd

JUKEBOX GYPSY - held up early in the run home.

3rd inr,4-bk 1600,held up,tidy mrks

Soon 3bk inr,flat 350,1-paced inr

JUKEBOX GYPSY - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver G O'Reilly could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort.

3wd,prkd,ld,3bk inr,waitd,fair inr

JUKEBOX GYPSY - raced wide early.

Eased,wd cvr rear 600,5w top,strong

JUKEBOX GYPSY - driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning for failing to concede his position rounding the first bend when an outside runner attempted to ease him down the track.

4-5bk inr,off tn,cheeky mid-wd

JUKEBOX GYPSY - cast a bell boot early in the run home.

4th inr,prkd 1600,ld 1400,run down

Gate spd,ld 1350,fght hard,nabbd

Rear inr,7bk otr,detachd tn,battld

THE BEACH HOUSE - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

6th otr,1x1 1500,wd top,bttld away

Eased,wd rear,prkd bell,outfinished

THE BEACH HOUSE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver W House stated that after having improved around to race outside the leader near the 950m the gelding had only battled in the run home.

Gate speed to hold ld,mastered 50m

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,fght well

Chkd,4th inr,3-bk,strong along mrks

JAHI - crowded prior to racing into the first bend when outside runners had shifted inwards. Raced over track markers and broke entering the first bend losing ground checking and hampering trailing runners. Stewards questioned drivers C Hackett (JAHI), assisted by T Mitchell, F Schumacher (MAJOR BREAK) and H Orange (THE BEACH HOUSE) regarding firstly the crowding prior to racing into the first bend and secondly the breaking entering the first bend. After hearing from all parties and viewing the replays Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one driver and took the matter no further.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght stoutly

4bk otr,angld wd tn,crept closer wd

6th,up,1x1 1000,up,1-paced mid

3bk otr,up,prkd 1500,ld tn,comfy

Rough,4-bk inr,off,sound thru mid

A DANCING ROCKA - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver A Sharpe. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

4-6bk otr,detached 700,fair inr

A DANCING ROCKA - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1200m.

4bk inr,off mid tn,imprvd,held up

A DANCING ROCKA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C DeFilippi. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Slow,4-5bk inr,4bk tn,held up,tidy

3wd,prkd,3bk 1000,flat,2nd wind

A DANCING ROCKA - raced wide early. Driver C DeFilippi was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4-5bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,useful wd

Brk 2500,forlorn chase after

A DANCING ROCKA - broke shortly after the start after the hopple shorteners were activated and bucked placing the driver at a disadvantage and hampered a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver C DeFilippi advised that one hopple shortener had failed to activate causing the horse to break.

Brk,rear otr,4-bk,wdst tn,bold late

Into trail early,thru lane,powerful

BEVERLEY COURTNEY - raced wide early.

10th otr,wd cvr rear 600,blkd,done

BEVERLEY COURTNEY - trainer R Todd was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified blinds. Broke at the start losing ground. Held up final bend and early in the run home. When questioned regarding the tactics he adopted driver R Close advised that after breaking in the early stages he elected to remain at the rear of the field and attempt to obtain cover in the three wide line from the 800m however ULTURA which he had been following had failed to progress forward leaving him poorly placed rounding the final bend. Stewards noted his comments.

Led,keen,joind 800,gone by 500

BEVERLEY COURTNEY - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with signs of muscle tie up. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Eased,5bk inr,well bk,imprvd inr

BEVERLEY COURTNEY - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1700,thru,outkicked

BEVERLEY COURTNEY - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 1200m.

Slow,4bk inr,3bk tn,sound inr

Wd,5th,1x1 1600,off top,strong fin

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr top,no pickup

Wd,8th otr,wd cvr 500,wdr,no pickup

GIMMESOMELOVIN - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages. Driver H Sail advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheels.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 200,closed boldly

7th,3bk otr 1200,3wd,smart,d/h

GIMMESOMELOVIN - raced wide from the 700m.

4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,kept coming wdst

GIMMESOMELOVIN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver K Cameron advised the gelding was racing down in class from recent starts and had received an economical run throughout.

Eased,rear inr,passed stragglers

9th or,4-bk,wd 600,wdr,plggd in gap

GIMMESOMELOVIN - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver K Cameron advised that despite racing wide from the 600m he had been disappointed with the effort and would be having blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results of these tests.

9th,5-4bk otr,5bk inr,off,smart wd

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up badly,forgive

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

8th otr,4-bk 1350,wd cvr top,fin on

7th inr,5-bk 1600,off,no daylight

SWEET DREAMS - held up early in the run home.

3-4bk inr,3bk 1200,off 600,good inr

SWEET DREAMS - over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home.

3bk otr,4bk 650,rear otr 400,handy

SWEET DREAMS - held up final bend and early in the run home. Driver R Close 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 imposed a fine of $250.

5th inr,3-bk 1600,stout mrks,no gap

13th otr,wd cvr 1150,wdr top,useful

SWEET DREAMS - raced wide early.

Soon trld,thru,tried hard,peakd 50

7th otr,5-bk,wdst top,locked wheels

SWEET DREAMS - broke leaving the final bend after making contact with the sulky wheel of OAKLEY SHARD which shifted ground outwards, losing its chance. Stewards opened and adjourned an enquiry into this matter due to drivers R Close (SWEET DREAMS) and S Tomlinson (OAKLEY SHARD) having left the course. A subsequent investigation was also opened and adjourned regarding both drivers failing to attend a hearing in the Stewards room despite being requested to do so after the race.

5bk otr,4bk inr 350,held up,smart

SWEET DREAMS - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

4 & 5-bk inr,off,blkd,late thru mid

SWEET DREAMS - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Esed,rear inr,never worked into it

Up,prkd,ld 2000,kickd,held on best

Led,trld 2000,urgd 400,waitd,fair

BRANDI SNAPP - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

Slow,10th,4bk otr,steady bid wd

BRANDI SNAPP - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.

Slow,6bk otr,prkd 1400,brave str

Eased,3-4bk inr,held up,smart inr

BRANDI SNAPP - held up early in the run home.

Soon prkd,no cvr,kept trying mid

Led,trld 1100,askd,thru,earnest

ELEKTRA KING - raced inside a track marker near the 200m when attempting a run to the inside of BRANDI SNAPP. Driver T Williams was warned for the manner he drove at this stage. Held up throughout the run home.

Soon trld,askd tn,lacked a kick inr

Eased,4-bk inr,off,held up,solid wd

SHE'S A JEWEL - held up final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 2200,held up,off,stout

SHE'S A JEWEL - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room late in the run home.

6th,to 1x1 1200,off,led 100,d/h

SHE'S A JEWEL - when questioned regarding the improved performance caretaker trainer B Mowbray advised the mare had appreciated a change of training environment as per the Horse Movement Notification and he was confident of a forward showing tonight.

Up,ld,tackld,ld,hdd 400,battld inr

SHE'S A JEWEL - lay inwards near the 100m placing inside runners in restricted room.

Last,drag up 600,widest,fair

5bk otr,4bk inr 2000,off,steady

FRANCO ELVIS - raced wide early. Jostled for a position with SHE'S A JEWEL in the early stages. Held up throughout the run home. Driver G Thornley advised she did not activate the sliding blinds and removable deafeners in consequence.

6th otr,shffld 5-bk,wd cvr,bttld on

Soon 4pegs,off turn,ok up innr

Pressd 2 lead,fading by 500

SHE'S A JEWEL - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Mr Williamson advised he would have blood tests conducted on the mare in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results.

7th otr,1x1,wd 800,couldn't stick

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - weakened final bend.

Brk start,5-bk mrks,off top,tidy wd

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - broke at the start losing ground.

6th otr,1x1 1600,green,never ran on

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - raced greenly early and middle stages.

Last,detached by 400

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Continued to hang outwards for a distance. Weakened from the 800m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the filly to be showing signs of muscle tie-up.

Deep pegs,made no impression

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - lay out rounding the first bend.

5-6th,4bk inr,rank 500,wilted bk

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Lay outwards at various stages. Weakened final bend.

5bk otr,3wd,rough,postd,parkd,huge

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - raced 3 wide without cover from the 1300m until reaching the parked position near the 600m.

Eased,4-5bk inr,green,no threat

IMPRESSIVE SHARD - weakened final bend.