NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

9th otr,3-bk,held up,chkd,fght gap

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - held up early in the run home. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 350m.

7th inr,5-bk,off,wd cvr rear,ran on

Brk start,13th inr,beat stragglers

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered final bend.

5th,11,prkd,trld 850,whacked away

Ld out,trld 1600,3-bk,stout on mrks

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - struck track markers early in the run home when improving into the passing lane. Driver J Curtin was issued a warning. Came together with WITHOUT COMPARISON late in the run home. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the sulky wheel had not protruded inside the marker line with the mare not gaining any advantage.

7th inr,5-bk bell,held up,sound inr

Wd cvr 9th,brk 1150m,pulled up

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - raced wide early. Broke passing the 1200m losing all chance.

7th,4bk otr 1200,inr tn,bt slows

7th,5-bk inr,chkd & brk 1600m,done

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - checked and broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.

Slow,distant 10th,nvr tacked on

STEELINTHEHEEL - paced at the start before breaking and losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Weakened from the 800m.

5th,4-bk inr bell,off,bttld clsr wd

STEELINTHEHEEL - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Paced away,broken up,out of play

STEELINTHEHEEL - paced away having to be broken up by driver K Cameron losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Paced early,broken up,out of action

STEELINTHEHEEL - switched to a pace at the start having to be broken up by its driver losing all chance.

5-6bk inr,brk 700,no hope after

STEELINTHEHEEL - broke near the 700m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Connections advised the mare will be sent for a spell.

Slw,wd,1x1 1700,3rd top,chased hard

MODE - slow in the early stages.

Brk,distant 9-8th,4bk otr,imprvd

MODE - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Sped to ld,trld 1300,thru,outkicked

Brk,12th,5-bk mrks,off,never ran on

MODE - broke at the start losing ground.

Brk run-up,never a live hope after

MODE - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Left prkd 6th,cvr 1150,off,bttld on

9th otr,3-bk,wd 1150,posted,no more

MODE - raced wide from the 1100m. Weakened from the 700m.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,3bk 400,pluggd

MODE - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened from the 600m.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd tn,1-paced inr

Wd,prkd,brf cvr,ld 350,not touched

Wd,4-bk inr,3-bk,failed to stick

WITHOUT COMPARISON - lay inwards final bend contacting several track markers.

Trld out,shffld,off,1x1,no late zip

WITHOUT COMPARISON - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver J Morrison advised the gelding had raced lethargically and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Mr Morrison advised he will have blood tests taken from the horse in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Rough early,wd,rear otr,bt slws inr

WITHOUT COMPARISON - trotted roughly shortly after the start losing ground.

4th,3-bk inr 1600,bttld away in gap

Prkd,ld 1600,trld 1300,thru,fght on

TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - struck track markers early in the run home when improving into the passing lane. Driver J Curtin was issued a warning. Came together with WITHOUT COMPARISON late in the run home. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the sulky wheel had not protruded inside the marker line with the mare not gaining any advantage.

Trld,3-bk 1600,off 250,closed hard

6th otr,1x1 bell,held up,no pick-up

WITHOUT COMPARISON - lay inwards final bend and raced inside a track marker.

5th,1x1 1200,off,chased hard wd

Ld,trld,brk 1700,rear inr,no pickup

WITHOUT COMPARISON - broke near the 1700m hampering trailing runners losing ground.

Followd 1x1,flat turn,batld away

6th,to prkd 850,ld tn,fght,cght 100

Blew the start badly,out of action

MIKKO KOIVU - broke at the start and shifted outwards hampering an outside runner losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again rounding the final bend losing its chance.

Soon parkd,folded in strgt

MIKKO KOIVU - raced wide on the track near the 1500m. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule when MIKKO KOIVU raced wide on the track. After speaking with drivers B Williamson and G Goodman (BILL BOOTIT), assisted by M Williamson, and viewing the replays Stewards were satisfied that BILL BOOTIT had never shifted to a position on the marker line and took the matter no further.

9th inr,off,wd 1200,prkd,outkicked

MIKKO KOIVU - hampered by an inside runner near the 100m.

Brk,rear inr,chkd 450,not a hope

MIKKO KOIVU - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m.

6-5th,prkd 1600,on retreat 450

BILLY KIMBER - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Thru,trld 1700,askd,chased gamely

SHEILA LAXON - co-trainers B & T White were issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to their sulky. Lay inwards when BILLY KIMBER shifted outwards near the 100m becoming awkwardly placed close to that runner's sulky.

Brk early 9th,rear inr,never showed

BILLY KIMBER - broke passing the 2100m losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

8th,brk 1800,forlorn chase after

BILLY KIMBER - broke after 150m losing all chance.

10th inr,4-bk top,held up,bold late

6th,1x1 1300,trld tn,did best inr

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.

7th,3bk otr,3wd 500,1-paced mid

Brk late score-up,never cght up

FEAR AND FAITH - broke late in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Eased,7bk otr,brk 850,imprvd inr

FEAR AND FAITH - trotted roughly in the early stages. Broke near the 850m losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

Slow,brk 2500,never in touch after

FEAR AND FAITH - broke after 150m losing all chance.

Cght 3wd,7bk otr,3wd,prkd,gone 400

BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed. Driver S Ottley defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging she drove carelessly leaving the final bend by shifting ground outwards when insufficiently clear of FEAR AND FAITH which was checked near the 250m. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Miss Ottley the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $350.

Trail,soon3bk,out 400,chkd trn,nice

10-9th,5bk inr,4bk inr tn,pluggd

Rear,5-bk inr bell,off,never a hope

7th inr,5-bk,thru 200,did best mrks

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - lay outwards late in the run home.

Blew the start,tailed off,no hope

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

6th inr,1x1,prkd,cvr 1000,off,stout

1x1,4bk otr,3wd 600,held up,good

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - held up rounding the final bend. Stewards questioned driver C DeFilippi regarding his decision to shift inwards at that stage of the race. Mr DeFilippi explained that he felt his runner was under pressure and therefore elected to obtain cover behind the favoured ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL, which was still travelling well at the time. He further stated that he was disappointed with the manner in which his horse finished the race. After considering Mr DeFilippi's explanation and reviewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied that his actions were not unreasonable under the circumstances and determined that no further action was warranted.

Brk badly start,nvr in touch after

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke at the start losing all chance.

10th otr,wd cvr 800,wdst top,stout

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - raced three wide from the 750m.

11-10th,5-6bk otr,inr,sound mid

SWITCH ON - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend.

4th,3-bk inr,off,ld 1350,kickd,held

3-4-5bk inr,off,3wd,askd,steady mid

SWITCH ON - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced early stages. Raced wide from the 700m.

Bk otr,angld trn,nice fin wider

SWITCH ON - trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver S Ottley reported she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

11th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,bttld solidly

SWITCH ON - raced wide from the 1100m. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Blew the start badly,out of action

SWITCH ON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Broke hopelessly early,out of play

SWITCH ON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Slw,11th inr,off,wd cvr,4w,wknd,brk

SWITCH ON - raced four wide for a distance passing the 1100m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule where it was established that SWITCH ON had been racing wider on the track near the 1100m and had not been forced outwards by DIAMOND HARBOUR which had improved to its inner. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Slw,rear inr,off,unable to quicken

SWITCH ON - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Brk start,tacked on,never a danger

The start was delayed due to SOLEMN SON charging the barrier strand. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk,distant 8-7th,3bk otr,big,nabbd

SOLEMN SON - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Stewards lodged a protest against 2nd placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and driver I Cameron, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest.

Left prkd the trip,unable to stick

SOLEMN SON - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Ld,trld,3-bk 850,rough,never ran on

SOLEMN SON - trotted roughly at various stages throughout.

3rd,prkd,cvr 1400,unable to keep up

SOLEMN SON - trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Weakened near the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities with further assessment recommended. Trainer/driver I Cameron advised he would have blood tests taken in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

5th inr,4-bk,3-bk 900,no final kick

A false start was declared when SOLEMN SON improved on to the front line in the score up despite the efforts of driver R Harrison. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Ld out,4-bk 1200,off,plggd thru mid

Up,2nd,trld 1500,3bk tn,1-paced

SOLEMN SON - trotted roughly for a distance passing the 900m.

Made ld,trld,off,ld 1500,too gritty

Made ld,3-bk 1700,angled,strong wd

6th,6-bk inr,1x1 bell,wd top,stout

4-5bk inr,rear tn,bt slows inr

Thru,3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,tired

PEAKNMONKEY - hung inwards when weakening rounding the final bend. Stewards questioned Junior driver S Thornley, assisted by K Barron, regarding the manner he drove near the 350m when allowing his runner to shift ground outwards. Mr Thornley advised that at the time the horse was weakening and hanging when placed under pressure and he was concerned runners to his inside were in restricted room. After hearing his explanation and viewing the replays Stewards advised Mr Thornley not to leave his drives open to query in future.

Blew the score-up,never a live hope

PEAKNMONKEY - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Rear,4-bk otr,wd 450,bttld away gap

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd rear,no pickup

5th,5-bk inr,off,1x1,prkd 700,fght

PEAKNMONKEY - hung inwards and lost ground rounding the final bend.

6th,1x1-3bk otr,pushd wd tn,battld

Eased,rear inr,4-bk tn,off,late mid

PEAKNMONKEY - held up early in the run home.

Brk,rear inr,off,4-bk otr,wd tn,brk

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke near the 300m losing ground and again near the 250m losing all chance.

Eased,rear inr,off,wdst tn,bold fin

6th inr,5-bk 1500,off,stout,no gaps

MUSCLYNN - briefly locked sulky stays with DIEDRE FRANCO near the 200m.

6th otr,1x1,wd,prkd,cvr,wd,bold bid

DIEDRE FRANCO - held up early in the run home.

4th,prkd,3-bk inr 1500,brk 200,gone

DIEDRE FRANCO - held up final bend. Broke near the 200m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Slow/brk,5bk otr,brk 800,distant

DIEDRE FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 750m losing ground before trotting roughly shortly after.

7th,6-bk inr,prkd 1400,cvr,wd,stout

Slw,rear otr,wdst top,closed boldly

6th otr,1x1 1700,hung,no final dash

DIEDRE FRANCO - hung inwards and lost ground on the bends.

Rough,11th otr,5-bk,wdst rear,tidy

DIEDRE FRANCO - hung inwards and trotted roughly rounding the first bend losing ground.