NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

5-4bk otr,3bk 800,3wd,fght,wiltd

DIDJASEEMIKI - raced wide from the 800m.

Eased,4bk inr,waitd,steady inr

DIDJASEEMIKI - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Ottley. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.

5th,5-bk inr,1x1,wd tn,pounced,held

DIDJASEEMIKI - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver O Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

6th,3bk otr,1x1,3wd 400,fght,fdd

3wd,prkd 1600,fading from tn

DIDJASEEMIKI - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3bk otr-1x1,shuffld,imprvd inr-mid

DIDJASEEMIKI - held up rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the run home.

Soon 4bk inr,waitd tn-250,flew inr

3bk inr,brk 1200,fdd tn,pulld up

DIDJASEEMIKI - attempted to jump a shadow near the 1200m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the mare had become keen after briefly breaking and may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off fore heel.

3bk inr,4bk 1100,off rear tn,ok wd

IRISH DREAM - lay inwards final bend and early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver C DeFilippi advised he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Slw,9th otr,wd 700,wd cvr,5w,lethal

IRISH DREAM - fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly shortly after the start losing ground.

Gate spd,ld,3bk 1200,flat tn,wiltd

IRISH DREAM - hung inwards and contacted a track marker rounding the final bend.

5-6bk inr,off rear 700,brk 600

BETTORS ANVIL - hampered by a weakening runner near the 650m. Shifted outwards near the 600m resulting in IRISH DREAM being placed in restricted room and breaking shortly after. Held up throughout the run home. After questioning drivers S Tomlinson (IRISH DREAM) and T Williams (BETTORS ANVIL), Stewards issued Mr Williams with a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 600m when not clear resulting in IRISH DREAM being checked and breaking shortly after losing its chance. Mr Williams advised he would be defending the charge and the hearing was adjourned to the Methven TC meeting on 6 October 2024.

3bk inr,4bk 450,held up,handy wd

IRISH DREAM - fractious and reared prior to the first attempt at a start and was then hampered. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up by a weakening runner final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Bk otr,3w,1x1,1x2,just fair

IRISH DREAM - raced four wide from the 500m. Briefly checked near the 200m when an outside runner hung inwards. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised the gelding had cast a hind shoe early in the race, adding she was disappointed with the effort despite racing wide on the final bend.

Up,trld,3bk inr 1100,no threat 400

CRUNCH TIME - weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had raced lethargically. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Gt spd,parkd,1x1 bell,batld strgt

Wide,parkd,1x1,solid bid

CRUNCH TIME - raced wide until reaching the parked position passing the 850m.

Wd,3-bk otr,1x1 1400,prkd 600,tough

CRUNCH TIME - raced wide early.

Gate spd,led,kickd tn,held well

Ld out,trld 2100,thru,ld,too strong

Led,trld 1500,held up,led,nabbd

SOFIA ROSE - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for contacting the sulky wheel of JAZZYS UPSTART rounding the final bend.

10th inr,4-bk bell,held up,bt slows

4th inr,4-bk 1550,held up,not in it

SOFIA ROSE - held up early in the run home.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1250,outfinished

SOFIA ROSE - raced wide early and middle stages.

5th otr,3-bk,chkd,5th,prkd,outkickd

SOFIA ROSE - checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1700,fght tight qtrs

SOFIA ROSE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,waitd,steady

SOFIA ROSE - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

Eased,7bk otr,imprvd thru mid str

SOFIA ROSE - held up over the concluding stages.

Cut breeze thru'out,chased bravely

Followd 1x1,peeld 450,nice bid

4-5pegs,hmprd 1000,no room strgt

AUNTIE DEB - hampered by a weakening runner near the 900m. Held up final bend and throughout the run home.

1x1,4bk otr 850,3wd 500,tried hard

AUNTIE DEB - over-raced early stages.

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 450,fght nicely

Prkd,no cvr,keen,felt pinch str

AUNTIE DEB - over-raced middle stages when in the parked position. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Wd,5bk otr,prkd 1000,askd,brave

AUNTIE DEB - Stewards questioned driver H Orange regarding the manner he drove rounding the first bend when restraining to allow SWEET RAINE to improve ahead of him. Mr Orange explained that he was of the opinion both JUKEBOX GYPSY and TEDDY THE TERROR would improve forward to the lead which would leave him in the parked position so felt his best option was to restrain to follow SWEET RAINE to obtain cover, however this did not eventuate when that runner also improved forward to lead near the 1100m. After considering his explanation Stewards were satisfied his tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Up,ld-4bk inr,3bk tn,held up,big

AUNTIE DEB - over-raced middle stages. Held up leaving the final bend.

Into 1x1 early,3-bk 950,3&4w,outfin

Lead bid,trld,flat tn,1-paced inr

Eased,1x1 1500,3bk 900,off,ok mid

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - hung inwards late in the run home crowding an inside runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination initially revealed no abnormalities however upon cooling down the gelding developed colic and was treated prior to being transported to the Canterbury Equine Clinic in the Horse Ambulance for further assessment. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Eased,3bk otr,wd rear tn,big wdst

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - lay inwards on several occasions in the run home and had to be straightened by driver T Chmiel.

Wd,3bk otr 1400,3wd tn,kept coming

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - raced wide early.

4th,prkd,ld 1600,dictated,held well

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - broke early in the score up however was in position at the start.

Prkd,pshd to ld 1700,hdd 175m,faded

CHEER THE CAPTAIN - shifted outwards on straightening for the run home placing outside runners in restricted room. After hearing from Driver J Dickie and viewing the replays Mr Dickie was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the home straight in future.

Made ld,trld 1150,thru,did best inr

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

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

4th,prkd 1500,1x1 900,off,solid

TRUMP CARD - over-raced middle stages.

Found 1x1,off tn,fair,2nd wind wd

Ld out,3-bk 1600,held up,steady mid

TRUMP CARD - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.

Gate spd,ld 1450,set terms,held on

3bk inr,held up,flew mid,missd

Eased,4bk otr,4bk inr,smart up inr

TRUMP CARD - junior driver O Thornley (assisted by K Butt) 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 imposed a fine of $400.

3-4bk inr,waitd tn,sound on inr

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1200,askd,hdd

5th,1x1 1500,urgd 400,2nd wind

4th,prkd 1500-tn,brave fght str

MATAI HARRY - trainer M House was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky.

5bk otr-inr,5bk otr,thru,honest mid

MATAI HARRY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

6bk otr,7bk 800,hampered,battld

MATAI HARRY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 750m.

8th otr,4-bk,wd rear,bt stragglers

Eased,3-4bk inr,urged 600,faded tn

MATAI HARRY - weakened final bend.

Eased,wd rear 600,3rd top,too slick

Kicked thru to ld,dictated,powerful

Wd,eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,rough tn

C C ARDEN - raced wide early. Hung inwards and locked wheels with the weakening KOTARE KELSO near the 350m despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel before breaking and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

5-6bk otr,3wd,prkd,bravd,nabbd

C C ARDEN - lay outwards near the 200m for a distance inconveniencing JOYRIDE(AUS). Junior driver N Burton was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

Brk,6bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght,peakd

C C ARDEN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

Brk,last,4bk otr,off tn,chased well

C C ARDEN - broke at the start losing ground.

Wd,6bk otr,3wd,1x1,off,swooped

C C ARDEN - raced wide early.

3bk otr,3wd 400,swooped,comfy

Prkd,3bk otr 1100,angld,honest mid

C C ARDEN - over-raced passing the 1300m when being restrained to obtain cover.

Wide,parkd bell,fadd in strgt

C C ARDEN - raced wide early.

3-bk mrks to trn,bttld away soundly

C C ARDEN - held up early in the run home. Driver T Williams advised the removable deafeners failed to activate due to the cord breaking.

Mid-bk otr,3w,parkd,game bid

6-5bk otr,3wd cvr 650,strong wd

Cght 3wd,prkd 1150,askd,honest

Eased,rear inr,4bk,held up,bttld on

WHYAMIHERE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R May. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Held up for clear racing room in the run home. Driver R May advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Cght prkd,1x1 800,off,no kick str

6th,1x1 1500,rear tn,no kick mid

WHYAMIHERE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Curtin. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3bk otr,sent 3wd 600,ld 200,held

WHYAMIHERE - raced wide from the 800m.

7th otr,1x1,wd 1000,prkd,too strong

WHYAMIHERE - driver J Curtin had difficulty activating the removable deafeners early in the run home.

Wd mid,rolled to ld 1300,gunned dwn

WHYAMIHERE - raced wide early.