NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

7th otr,4-bk,swept to ld 1600,comfy

STAR MAGIC - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer M Purvis advised he had removed the boring pole after having steering difficulties in recent starts and that the gelding had benefitted from being freshened. Mr Purvis added the gelding races well when being able to lead and dictate terms.

8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr,no pick-up

STAR MAGIC - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the gelding had lay outwards at various stages during the running and had failed to respond when placed under pressure.

4-5bk inr,off 450,held up tn,no gap

STAR MAGIC - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room rounding the final bend and in the run home.

Eased,3wd cvr,prkd 700,askd,hdd 150

STAR MAGIC - raced wide early and middle stages.

Wd,eased,wd rear,ld 1050,reeled in

STAR MAGIC - raced wide early.

3-4bk inr,1x1 1500,off,smart,hdd 50

STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available.

9th otr,wd,prkd 1650,couldn't stick

STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith was warned for presenting the gelding without the notified anti-choke device. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G Smith. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

Eased,5bk otr,6bk inr,battld on inr

Eased,rear otr,5-bk,wd 600,bt slows

STAR MAGIC - improved wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver H Sail advised the race had not been run to suit after drawing wide and having to go back after the start and considering this he was not disappointed.

7th otr,3-bk,angled wd tn,too sharp

Ld out,trld,off,ld 1400,hdd,rallied

APATCHOFGOLD - driver J Curtin accidentally dropped his whip early in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1600,off,chased boldly

Brk,1x1,3-bk 1150,wd 450,fght well

APATCHOFGOLD - tangled away.

5th otr,1x1,wd 400,couldn't quicken

3bk inr,4bk 800,off,1x1,3wd cvr,gd

APATCHOFGOLD - driver J Curtin advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Nice trip otr,wd 400,strong,denied

Brk,5th,prkd 1700,ld 250,reeled in

APATCHOFGOLD - broke at the start and shifted up the track briefly hampering an outside runner.

Nice trip otr,peeled,bttld away gap

APATCHOFGOLD - over-raced early stages.

4th inr,3-bk 2300,fght solidly mrks

APATCHOFGOLD - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin reported he did not activate gear as a consequence.

Lobbed trail,off 800,never sparked

APATCHOFGOLD - weakened early in the run home.

Fired to ld,trld 1700,thru,did best

BETTERTHANDIVA - when questioned regarding the improved performance caretaker trainer A Edge advised the mare has had a change of shoeing since last racing and had appreciated a different training environment as per the Horse Movement notification.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1550,3-bk,drifting 500m

BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

7th inr,off,prkd,cvr,wd 950,fdd out

BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened in the run home.

Wd,prkd,cvr,shffld,failed to run on

BETTERTHANDIVA - weakened final bend.

Mid-bk otr,angld trn,never in it

6th pegs,3-bk flat 500,dropped away

BETTERTHANDIVA - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Parkd,1x1 1200,stayd in,ok in gap

3wd,prkd,1x1 900,whackd away mid

BETTERTHANDIVA - hampered when an inside runner shifted outwards near the 250m. Driver L Dobbs 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 early stages. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Mr Dobbs also admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly by shifting inwards shortly after the start when insufficiently clear of FERNZ GOLDY which was checked. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

1x1,3bk otr 700,off,whackd away

1x1-prkd,1x1,3wd 700,tiring tn

BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide from the 800m.

Found 1x1,off tn,tried hard mid

Quickly to ld,trld 1400,thru,too gd

Eased,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,wd,bold

Ld,trld,3bk inr,cartd bk 650,sound

LORD MUDRICK - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m. Driver C Butt 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 suspended Mr Butt's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 25 May up to and including 6 June 2025 (3 days).

Made ld,dictated terms,gathered in

Straight to ld,allowed terms,cut bk

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,waitd,honest

LORD MUDRICK - driver C Butt 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 suspended Mr Butt's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 April up to and including 25 April 2025 (2 days).

3 & 4-bk inr,off,held up,belated wd

LORD MUDRICK - held up in the middle stages of the run home.

Trppd wd,up prkd 950,drifting 550m

LORD MUDRICK - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Eased,5bk otr,3-4wd 600,pluggd

GATECRASHER - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,run down

Gate spd,ld 1500,hdd 200,run down

Soon 4bk inr,off rear,got going mid

GATECRASHER - raced keenly middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the gelding had not been suited by the tempo of the race and he was not disappointed with the effort.

Gt spd,led,capturd,fght well

4-6bk inr,off rear 400,hel up,gd wd

GATECRASHER - held up early in the run home.

Wrkd to ld,dictated,hdd 175,fght on

Wd,made ld 2150,allowed terms,kickd

GATECRASHER - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,7th inr,1x1 1550,wd 600,no more

GATECRASHER - broke at the start losing ground.

5th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 500,breezed by

GATECRASHER - driver C Dalgety reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer T Yesberg advised the gelding has been freshened and also trialed well recently.

3bk otr,5bk 1600,3wd 700,wilted

ANN SOPHIE - raced wide from the 800m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Eased,6bk inr,held up,sound,tight

ANN SOPHIE - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Soon 3bk otr,angld 250,smart wd

Beaut trip otr,peeled tn,breezed by

ANN SOPHIE - driver M House was warned for using his whip outside the confines of the sulky in the run home.

4th inr,3bk,off 800,1x1,wd,did best

EDDIE OSEI - broke in the score up but was in position prior to the candy pole. Broke again passing the 800m after having been shifted wider on the track by ANN SOPHIE and lost ground before settling. Broke on a further occasion passing the 350m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Driver P Ferguson reported the gelding had lost the near front shoe during the running. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormality.

5th,4-bk inr,3-bk 900,blkd,off,bold

ANN SOPHIE - held up final turn and early stages of the run home. When questioned regarding his decision to restrain racing down the back the first time and shift to the marker line Driver W House stated that in his opinion the mare would not have been suited to racing without cover so felt it was his best option to secure a trailing position. Mr House also advised that he had not activated the sliding blinds due to having been held up.

Eased,wd cvr rear top,bt stragglers

ANN SOPHIE - when questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the mare had been unable to make ground after settling back in the field from a wide draw and he was not disappointed with the effort.

Eased,wd cvr rear 800,wdst,bold fin

3 & 4-bk mrks,blkd,angled,flew late

4-5bk inr,4bk otr,wd tn,imprvd wd

ANN SOPHIE - paced roughly racing into the first bend.

5th inr,4-bk 1600,off,whacked away

6th inr,5-bk 1700,held up,not in it

PLAYING WITH STARS - placed in restricted room by an outside runner after 150m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3-4-5bk inr,4bk otr,bt slows wd

3bk otr,4bk 900,wd cvr,urgd,steady

PLAYING WITH STARS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Hill. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,3wd 600,wiltd

PLAYING WITH STARS - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised that despite working hard early he was still slightly disappointed with the effort.

Gun run inr,thru lane,did best late

1x1,prkd,ld 1200,joind,hdd tn,fght

PLAYING WITH STARS - trainer T Bagrie admitted a breach of Rule 865(2) in that he presented the mare to race without the notified blinds which were affixed prior to the start. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150.

Soon trld,off tn,lockd wheels 250

PLAYING WITH STARS - shifted outwards leaving the final bend and again near the 250m locking wheels with TAKE THE DEAL resulting in both runners being pulled up prior to the winning post. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by S Tomlinson) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when allowing his runner to improve into a gap early in the run home when no run existed resulting in his horse locking wheels with TAKE THE DEAL with both runners losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 1 September 2024 (2 days).

4-5bk otr,chkd 900,3wd cvr,battld

PENNY WEIGHT - hampered near the 900m. Weakened early in the run home.

Wd,1x1,prkd 1500,cvr 900,no pick-up

PENNY WEIGHT - raced wide early.

3wd,3bk otr,3wd cvr,no extra str

PENNY WEIGHT - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 800m. Weakened early in the run home. Driver C Thornley admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly racing into the first bend by shifting ground inwards when insufficiently clear checking inside runners. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Thornley's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 28 March 2025 (2 days).

Wd,prkd,into ld 1600,ran out,too gd

PENNY WEIGHT - shifted outwards abruptly early in the run home when leading. Driver M Holbrough advised Stewards that she had been unable to activate the removable deafeners at the first attempt due to the horse hanging outwards. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Trld,3-bk bell,fght well tight qtrs

PENNY WEIGHT - hung outwards in the run home when held up for clear racing room. Driver M Holbrough advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Deep pegs,last,thru mid,no room

PENNY WEIGHT - broke racing into the first bend briefly hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up middle stages of the run home.

Gt spd,led,trail,angld,kept comng

PENNY WEIGHT - hung outwards early in the run home when attempting to utilise the passing lane with driver J Morrison then electing to shift wider on the track.

4bk otr,held up wd tn,crept closer

SHAKE A LEG - trainer S Reid was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified removable deafeners.

7th otr,4-bk,wd 600,fght on solidly

Up,ld,trld 1200,held up,off,fair

SHAKE A LEG - over-raced when being restrained near the 1200m and continued to over-race for a distance. Held up final bend.

8th otr,wd cvr,posted 550,outkicked

SHAKE A LEG - raced wide from the 800m.

6bk otr,up,prkd 650,ld 400,comfy

SHAKE A LEG - lay inwards in the score up and was 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.

Into 1x1,4-bk 950,wd 450,bttld away

10th otr,wd cvr 600,wdr,plggd away

11th otr,wd cvr,held up mid,tidy wd

SHAKE A LEG - hampered rounding the final bend.

Eased,wd rear 800,5w top,strong fin

Ld out,3-bk 1600,4th top,outkicked

Up,trld-3bk inr,1-pacd whn clr

4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd up inr

MOUTON CADET - struck track markers racing into the first bend when attempting to improve along the marker line simultaneous to JUKEBOX GYPSY being eased inwards by CRUSHER LOU resulting in MOUTON CADET being briefly crowded. Held up by a weakening runner final bend and hung inwards striking track markers.

Gate spd,ld-5bk inr,4bk,pluggd mid

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,wd cvr,stout wdst

MOUTON CADET - held up early in the run home.

9th otr,wd bell,brk,rear inr,ran on

MOUTON CADET - hung inwards and broke when improving wide passing the 1200m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up rounding the final bend.

Last,bk otr,steady fin thru mid

3-4pegs,last trn,angld,nice wide

MOUTON CADET - held up leaving final bend.

6-5bk otr,angld wd cvr tn,sound wd

MOUTON CADET - the near side spreader broke during the running.

4-3bk otr,4bk 600,pushd wdst,fair

MOUTON CADET - Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1600m after MOUTON CADET briefly raced wider on the track when PIONEER shifted ground outwards. After viewing the replays it was established driver J Morrison (PIONEER) had shifted wider prior to MOUTON CADET reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was required.

Brk hopelessly early,pulled up

A BETTER JACKALACK - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Wd,3-bk otr,wd 500,bttld on solidly

A BETTER JACKALACK - paced roughly in the early stages.

Eased,wd cvr rear,chkd,prkd 950,fdd

A BETTER JACKALACK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Trainer S Thornley advised he would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

5-4th,up,led 1900,fght,hdd,fght

A BETTER JACKALACK - raced wide early.

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk tn,strong bid inr

A false start was declared when A BETTER JACKALACK broke in the score up, veered inwards and made contact with the running rail which broke requiring some remedial work. A BETTER JACKALACK was cleared to start after the veterinarian had viewed the gelding. Sent to the Unruly position by the Starter where the gelding will remain for future mobile starts.

4bk inr,waitd,no impact up inr

A BETTER JACKALACK - paced roughly in the early stages.

3-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,toughest

A BETTER JACKALACK - over-raced middle stages. Shifted out abruptly near the 1350m before being taken forward three wide to cross to the parked position near the 1000m.

Gate spd,ld 1900,dashd tn,nabbd

Eased,wd cvr rear 1300,wdr,no extra

FLYING FOR ME - over-raced early stages.

3wd,prkd 1700,fght 400,felt pinch

FLYING FOR ME - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer D Reardon.

Brk run-up,trld,3-bk,1x1,prkd,faded

FLYING FOR ME - broke late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened in the run home.

3-bk inr,up prkd 950,ld 400,ran clr

FLYING FOR ME - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D Reardon advised the gelding had raced wide throughout at its last start which was its first run back from a spell and had received an economical run today.

Eased,3wd cvr,postd 700,battled str

FLYING FOR ME - raced wide throughout.

3-5bk inr,1x1 600,tiring by tn

FLYING FOR ME - over-raced early and middle stages.

3-4bk otr,up,prkd 700,led,cght 70

5bk otr,up,prkd,ld tn,brave,nabbd

1x1-3bk otr,up 3wd tn,solid mid

FLYING FOR ME - driver B Orange's foot slipped from the sulky footrest early in the run home when activating gear.