NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Thru 4th,prkd 1600,whacked away gap

Brk,4bk inr,held up tn-150,steady

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke briefly at the start.

Gate spd,ld 1600,askd,fght,hdd 150

Eased,4bk inr 1300,brk tn,distancd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

4th,lckd whls,6th,3-bk inr,bold fin

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - locked wheels with GOORAMBAT ART which hung inwards racing into the first bend. Amateur driver C Negus 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 early in the run home and then in a continuous manner. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

8th,4bk otr,hookd wd tn,battld wd

5bk inr,3bk otr 1000,off,smart wdst

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - a post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards questioned driver C Negus regarding the tactics she adopted passing the 1200m when electing not to shift wider when an opportunity existed. After hearing her explanation Stewards issued a charge under Rule 868(2) alleging she failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to win or obtain the best possible finishing place by failing to shift outwards near the 1200m to race in the one one position. Mrs Negus admitted the breach however during the course elected to change her plea and defend the charge with the matter being adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee until the NZ Metropolitan TC meeting on 19 April 2025.

5th inr,prkd,cvr,wd 600,ld,crunched

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - driver C Negus defended a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b) and (c) alleging she shifted outwards near the 1500m forcing FRANCO HOFFMAN to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mrs Negus the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.

6th pegs,5-bk 1700,bttld away mrks

3rd,3-bk inr 1600,bttld away in gap

Trld-3bk inr,waited,few gaps mid

NORMIE STEAD - locked wheels with HE'S TOUGH in the middle stages of the score up.

Eased,rear inr,10th tn,held up,tidy

HE'S TOUGH - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Quickly to ld,set terms,gunned down

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,useful up inr

Fired to ld,collared 450m,folded up

HE'S TOUGH - over-raced early stages. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Trld,3-bk 1300,held up,off,bold fin

HE'S TOUGH - held up early in the run home.

3-4bk inr,held up,steady up inr

HE'S TOUGH - held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages.

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,gobbled up

HE'S TOUGH - briefly crowded when runners either side shifted ground near the 100m.

Wd,pressed to ld 1250,hdd 500,stppd

HE'S TOUGH - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Quickly to ld,claiemd 200,no answer

HE'S TOUGH - A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed no abnormalities.

Into trail early,flat 400,plggd on

Ld,trld 1550,waited tn,1-paced inr

NORMIE STEAD - locked wheels with HE'S TOUGH in the middle stages of the score up.

4-5bk inr,off rear 650,held up,ok

NORMIE STEAD - held up final bend and early in the run home.

8th inr,5-bk 1250,off,blkd,bttld on

NORMIE STEAD - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

10th otr,5-bk,wd 500,plggd away gap

3bk otr,up,prkd 1100,kept giving

NORMIE STEAD - driver S Tomlinson advised she had been unable to activate the sliding blinds after the cord had become entangled and one blind had broken.

9th otr,6-bk,wd cvr,closed stoutly

3 & 4-bk inr,1x1 700,off,strong fin

NORMIE STEAD - held up final bend.

Brk,3-4bk inr,waitd,lackd gaps inr

NORMIE STEAD - broke at the start losing ground. Held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Wd,into ld 2000,dictated,gobbled up

NORMIE STEAD - lay inwards final bend and struck a track marker.

Soon 3bk otr,angld,solid bid wd

STUBING - briefly paced roughly passing the 1650m.

Brk badly start,tailed off,no hope

STUBING - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground.

Soon prkd,no cvr,askd 400,wiltd

STUBING - paced roughly near the 100m having to be steadied by driver J Dunn.

Trld,3-bk 1550,whacked away in gap

Trainer T Yesberg advised Stewards on 10 March STUBING has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing.

Soon trld,waitd,thru,tried hard inr

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd 400,sound wdst

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,cheeky inr

STUBING - held up final bend.

3bk otr,angld tn,strong bid mid

5th otr,left prkd 1700,flat 450 out

ENYA FRANCO - weakened from the 400m.

Soon 1x1,askd tn,offered little

Eased,7th otr,wd cvr,3-bk,wd,plggd

ENYA FRANCO - when questioned regarding the performance driver W House could offer no explanation other than the mare may not have handled the track conditions.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1500,chall,outkicked

ENYA FRANCO - raced wide early. Briefly hampered by an inside runner early in the run home.

4th,1x1 1000,off,solid bid mid

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,strong late

Soon ld,dictated terms,gathered in

Soon 1x1,up,clr 300,kept coming

5th inr,5-bk,prkd 1300,outfinished

ENYA FRANCO - briefly placed in restricted room passing the 100m when runners either side shifted ground.

7th otr,3-bk 1500,wd 450,bttld away

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,fght well

4bk otr,3-5wd tn,kept coming wd

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

9th otr,5-bk 1350,wd 700,ld,cut dwn

Wd,5-bk otr,wd 1100,prkd,faded out

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - raced wide early.

Eased,wd cvr rear 550,6w,stout fin

7th otr,wd 1300,prkd 800,stuck well

Prkd,3bk inr 1400,held up,sound inr

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver B Wilmott was issued a warning for attempting a run when insufficient room existed passing the 150m.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght stoutly

Pshd along to hold ld,dictated,easy

Left prkd,cvr 1050,3-bk 700,fdd out

DANCE MONKEY - weakened from the 700m hampering trailing runners.

Ld out,trld 2100,thru,whacked away

Prkd,cvr 2350,flat top,no final zip

DANCE MONKEY - the required veterinary clearance was received.

Trld,3-bk 2000,thru,lacked a punch

DANCE MONKEY - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a wound on the off-hind leg which was treated and mild lameness. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

7th otr,4-bk 1000,failed to fire up

Soon trld,off 350,unwound best mid

Cght 3wd,easd bk 900,bt slow 1

DANCE MONKEY - raced wide early and was restrained to race back in the field near the 1000m.

3bk otr,held up tn,imprvd thru mid

Ld-3bk inr,held up tn-150,handy

Ld,trld,3bk 1400,off 400,fair mid

Trainer B Weaver advised Stewards on 11 December that DANCE MONKEY has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing.

7th otr,3-bk,wd top,ran on stoutly

10th inr,5-bk bell,off,solid in mid

Mid-bk otr,peeld 400,ran on ok

Left prkd the majority,effort told

Gt spd,led thrghout,never in doubt

Brk,rear otr,wdst top,bt tired ones

MANDALA - broke briefly at the start and again in the early stages losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk start,never a live hope after

MANDALA - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Brk,5th gap,5-bk inr,1x1,off,stout

MANDALA - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Trld,3bk inr 1300,waitd,held spot

Gt spd,soon led,fght solidly

5bk otr,thru mid tn,tried hard wd

MOTOR MOUTH - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C Sharpe. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.

10th,6-bk inr,5-bk,held up,bt slows

There was a delay to the start due to MOTOR MOUTH becoming fractious and rearing on several occasions. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the horse will remain for future standing starts.

1x1,prkd 2100,cvr 1100,stout in mid

MOTOR MOUTH - driver S Iremonger reported the gelding had hung outwards in the run home causing him difficulty when attempting to improve into the passing lane.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,couldn't stick

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened final bend.

4bk otr,5bk 800,3-4wd cvr tn,sound

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd,cvr,wd 400,steady

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hung inwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with FOVEAUX GAMBLER despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1400m. After questioning drivers B Wilmott (GOORAMBAT ART), D Roberts (MOTOR MOUTH), A Edge (OFF THE EDGE) and reviewing the replays, it was established MOTOR MOUTH had shifted wider before GOORAMBAT ART reached its sulky wheel. It was also confirmed OFF THE EDGE moved outwards behind MOTOR MOUTH while racing to the inside of GOORAMBAT ART without forcing that runner wider. After considering the drivers' explanations, Stewards concluded no breach of the Push Out Rule had occurred and took no further action.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,chased boldly

Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 19 April MOTOR MOUTH has been treated for stomach ulcers since last racing.

Gate spd,ld,trld,off 250,steady mid

7th otr,3-bk,4-bk,rear top,no spark

Gate spd,trld,struggling from 500

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened leaving the final bend.