NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

5th inr,4-bk 2150,off,whacked away

HOOFN IT - began awkwardly.

Slw,8th,3-bk otr bell,no final kick

HOOFN IT - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of trainer S Trotter revealed some swelling to the left front fetlock however no lameness was detected with a further veterinary assessment recommended. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

5th inr,4-bk 1000,6th top,bttld on

HOOFN IT - driver S Trotter was issued a warning for driving with his foot removed from the sulky footrest in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 2200,flat 500,no spark

HOOFN IT - lay inwards striking track markers final bend.

Eased,7th,4bk inr 900,rough tn,fdd

HOOFN IT - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Trotter. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend when weakening.

5th,dist prkd 2000,closer,gritty

HOOFN IT - fractious prior to the start.

Slow,7th,4bk inr 600,off,solid mid

HOOFN IT - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages losing ground.

Slow,5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,1-paced

HOOFN IT - slow over the early stages. Raced three wide from the 1300m.

Brk early 5th,tacked on,brk rear tn

DONNA'S BOY - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 1900m losing ground and the 400m losing all chance.

Slw,wd rear,prkd bell,stuck bravely

Trld,3-bk 2150,off top,fght on gap

5th inr,4-bk 1500,failed to quicken

4th,3-bk inr,prkd 950,stuck on well

KD GRINS - shifted out abruptly at the start and made contact with the sulky of BACARDI DOLL with KD GRINS losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

Wd,prkd,3bk,4-bk,wd cvr,rough,plggd

BACARDI DOLL - trotted roughly rounding the final bend losing ground.

4th inr,4-bk 1800,held up,off,stedy

BACARDI DOLL - lay outwards near the 100m briefly placing an outside runner in restricted room. Driver B Borcoskie was issued a warning for striking a track marker near the 300m.

Left prkd the majority,dropped away

5th,4-bk inr 1500,off,plggd in gap

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,bttld away gap

5th,5bk inr,off,1x1-3bk,5th tn,flat

LADY LUCINDA - weakened final bend.

Chkd,4th,brk,10th,4bk otr,gone 400

LADY LUCINDA - trainer J Howe was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the filly to race with blinds which had not been notified. Hampered by an inside runner at the start. Broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Weakened final bend.

3bk otr-1x1,struggling by tn

LADY LUCINDA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Close. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Lay inwards rounding the final bend and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of THE GARDENER'S PRIDE near the 300m.

Soon 3bk otr,wdr tn,tight,brk 200

LADY LUCINDA - held up early in the run home. Checked and broke passing the 200m losing all chance. Stewards spoke to drivers P Davis (ORIGIN) and R Close (LADY LUCINDA) where it was established that ORIGIN had lay outwards simultaneously to LADY LUCINDA laying inwards. After viewing the replays and considering the matter Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one horse or driver and accordingly no further action was deemed necessary. Mr Close advised the filly had hung inwards at various stages throughout.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,imprvd in gaps

Led,trld 1800,waitd,thru,steady

KOWHAI SUNBURST - lay inwards just prior to the start crowding an inside runner.

Paced away,broken up,out of play

KOWHAI SUNBURST - paced at the start before breaking and losing all chance.

3rd,up,led 1100,kickd clr,nabbd 30

Prkd,ld 2100,trld 600,stout on mrks

KOWHAI SUNBURST - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

7th otr,3-bk,wd 600,1x1,fght nicely

Wd,4-bk inr 2200,off,3rd top,steady

KOWHAI SUNBURST - over-raced middle stages.

Slw,5th inr,5-bk,prkd 2000,outkickd

Ld out,trld 2150,thru,plggd on gap

Chkd early,rear inr,failed to spark

SUPERFAST LADY - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Again hampered by a breaking runner near the 1050m. Weakened from the 800m. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare.

6th inr,6-bk,5-bk top,off,bt slows

SUPERFAST LADY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m.

Brk early,tailed off,out of action

SUPERFAST LADY - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Weakened final bend.

3rd inr,4-bk 1100,failed to quicken

SUPERFAST LADY - lay outwards for a distance passing the 800m losing ground. Weakened leaving the final bend.

9th,4-bk or 1500,unable to run on

5th,brk 1500,brk 900,pulled up

STARSTRUCK - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Broke near the 1500m losing ground. Broke again at the 900m losing all chance and was retired from the race.

3bk inr,4bk 500,held up,imprvd inr

STARSTRUCK - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

1x1,brief prkd,1x1,off,tried hard

STARSTRUCK - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.

10L off start,7th,4bk inr,tired tn

DELLA'S FELLA - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Trotted roughly in the score up and was back from the unruly position at the start. Weakened final bend.

Brk on dispatch,out the back after

DELLA'S FELLA - trotted roughly in the score up and broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Driver W House was spoken to advisedly for the manner he drove in the early stages.

Brk on dispatch,pulled up after

DELLA'S FELLA - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Slow,bk otr,into1x1,green trn,batld

WHICH WAY - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Lay outwards rounding the final bend. Driver B Barclay was warned for the manner in which he used his whip rounding the final bend.

Bk otr,followd 1x1,drag up,tidy

WHICH WAY - raced wide early.

4th,flat 700,faded away

Ruff early,deep pegs,batld awy

WHICH WAY - slow away hampering a trailing runner. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m.

4pegs,off 600,honest chase mid

Brk start,tackd on,batld rear

WHICH WAY - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Brk,6th,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr,3rd tn,game

SOMETHING ELSE - broke briefly at the start. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver P Nairn was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.

Wd,prkd 650,ld 1350,tckld,cght late

SOMETHING ELSE - raced wide early. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Slw,9th,5-bk inr,off,bttld clsr gap

10th otr,wd 1450,posted,beaten 400m

SOMETHING ELSE - raced wide from the 1500m. Weakened final bend.

6th,6-bk inr,off,1x1,wd,closed hard

7th inr,5-bk,prkd 2050,beaten 900m

SOMETHING ELSE - weakened at the 700m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver P Nairn was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Rear inr,off,unable to quicken up

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

SOMETHING ELSE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Slw,8th otr,wd cvr top,useful wdst

SOMETHING ELSE - slow in the early stages. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout.

8th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd cvr,kept on

Slw,rear inr,off,wd 750,fght nicely

BILLY KIMBER - raced wide from the 700m.

Rough,4th,brk 1850,distant after

BILLY KIMBER - broke after 150m losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainer's request.

8th,5-bk inr bell,off,bold fin mkrs

BILLY KIMBER - trotted roughly in the run home.

4-3bk inr,held up tn,chased hard

BILLY KIMBER raced over a track marker passing the 140m. Driver S Tomlinson will be spoken to regarding this in the coming days.

10th inr,off,wd cvr,posted 700,fght

BILLY KIMBER - raced wide from the 900m.

Brk early,tacked on,imp mid,steady

BILLY KIMBER - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

9th otr,4-bk,3-bk 600,bold fin mrks

9th inr,off,1x1 bell,off,strong fin

BILLY KIMBER - hampered near the 1800m.

Eased,dist 1x1,closer,askd,honest

Slw,chkd early,contained rear after

HIGHLY RATED - slow to begin. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope

HIGHLY RATED - trotted roughly in the early stages and broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Blew the start badly,out of action

HIGHLY RATED - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer B Hutton.

Brk early,brk again,out of business

HIGHLY RATED - trainer B Hutton was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available for his stable runners today. Broke after 150m checking and hampering trailing runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Broke again near the 2100m losing all chance.