NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Brk early,wd,eased,rear otr,no dash

GOOD TIME BETTY - broke briefly shortly after the start. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.

4th,5-bk inr 1600,off,no pickup mid

Gate spd,ld-3bk,off1x1,brk 800,brk

GOOD TIME BETTY - paced roughly before breaking passing the 800m hampering trailing runners losing ground. Broke again passing the 400m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel advised the mare had paced roughly at various stages throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than a small abrasion to the right front coronet band.

Chkd,3-bk inr,shffld,off,wd cvr,fdd

GOOD TIME BETTY - hampered in the early stages. Paced roughly near the 1100m.

5bk inr,4bk otr 800,1-paced mid

GOOD TIME BETTY - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Had to be steadied when placed in restricted room after 250m when a runner to the outside shifted inwards.

3wd,3bk otr,4bk 750,wd tn,pluggd

Soon prkd,no cvr,fght hard,cght 70

Cght wd,up prkd 1450,flat 200m,wknd

CAPTAIN PUBLISHER - raced wide early. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages to obtain the parked position with the effort taking its toll.

Prkd,ld,trld 1900,thru,bold bid inr

Wd,made ld 1800,hdd 200,fght gamely

Brk early,8th,1x1 1700,off,bttld on

CAPTAIN PUBLISHER - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

1x1,5-4bk inr,4bk tn,steady

10th otr,wd cvr 600,held up,no dash

STAR ON THE ROCKS - hampered by an inside runner rounding the final bend when weakening resulting in the gelding locking wheels with CAPTAIN PUBLISHER losing all chance.

4-bk mrks,rough top,plggd on,no gap

CAPTAIN PUBLISHER - paced roughly leaving the final bend. Held up late in the run home.

1x1,left prkd 1500,chal hard,denied

5th,prkd 1200,askd tn,very brave

6th,6bk inr,1x1 1400,3rd tn,fght on

8th pegs,6-bk,held up rear,bt slows

TUPPENCE - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 600m.

5th,4-bk inr,prkd 1150,fght stoutly

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr 400,bold wdst

10th otr,3 & 4w cvr 850,fght nicely

EASY ART - when questioned regarding his tactics near the 500m when electing not to shift outwards and follow TUPPENCE into the race, trainer/driver R Holmes advised that the gelding had been hanging inwards and proving difficult to drive. Mr Holmes further explained that on previous occasions, the horse had failed to finish its races off when required to improve wide on the track. Stewards noted Mr Holmes' comments, including his intention to make gear changes prior to the horse's next start.

Eased,4bk otr,3wd cvr,bold bid wd

8th,4bk otr,weaved 400,sound mid

TUPPENCE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Trld,3-bk 2100,held up,fght on inr

Prkd,into ld 1500,dictated,run down

4th,parkd bell,fght solidly

Soon trail,honest chase

7th otr,1x1 1300,2nd 500,ld,cut bk

IDEAL CONQUEROR - raced greenly when leading passing the 1300m and shifted up the track hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend before shifting ground outwards and locking wheels with WEST VIRGINIA. Weakened early in the run home. Driver J Cox was issued a warning for allowing his runner to contact the sulky wheel of MIGHTY MIKI near the 500m when shifting ground.

Trail,soon 3pegs,kept winding up\

MIGHTY MIKI - over-raced middle stages.

3-4pegs,no room strgt,nice wn clear

MIGHTY MIKI - over-raced in the score up and again through the middle stages.

Bk otr,3w train,ran on ok widest

MIGHTY MIKI - over-raced middle stages.

Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,fght

Gt spd,trail,led,trail,steady chase

MIGHTY MIKI - briefly paced roughly near the 1600m. Placed in restricted room having to be heavily restrained passing the 1100m when an outside runner lay inwards.

3-4bk inr,detached tn,weakened

DOVER TERRACE - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.

6th inr,shffld,rear otr,tidy fin wd

DOVER TERRACE - held up early in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 1700,thru,fght on well

5th inr,5-bk 1400,off,no final kick

DOVER TERRACE - broke and shifted inwards in the score up hampering a trailing runner and after settling was incorrectly positioned behind IMPERIAL LAZ at the start. Stewards spoke to Junior driver R Harrison, who declined assistance from a Senior driver, regarding this with Miss Harrison advising that she was having difficulty steering her runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Notwithstanding this Miss Harrison was reminded of her obligations to make a better effort to be in her correct position at the start. Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1600m.

5th,6-bk inr,off top,no final punch

Eased,7th,flat,gone by 900

DOVER TERRACE - broke early in the score up however was in position at the start. Weakened from the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

3-4-6bk otr,lost touch tn,wilted

DOVER TERRACE - weakened final bend.

3bk inr,waited tn,held up,honest

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

6th,left prkd,cvr 1850,beaten by tn

DREAM BOYZ - lay outwards when weakening near the 400m and was awkwardly placed and made contact with the sulky of ANTISOCIAL.

Soon 3bk inr,flat 400,no extra inr

DREAM BOYZ - lay outwards throughout the run home briefly crowding an outside runner near the 50m.

3wd,prkd,ld 1300,hdd 300,tired

DREAM BOYZ - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.

7th,3wd,prkd 800,2nd,ld 150,hdd

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 650,wdr,no xtra

DREAM BOYZ - paced roughly for a distance passing the 900m. Raced three wide with cover from the 700m and continued to pace roughly. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed no abnormalities.

4th,prkd,ld 1200,trld 1050,off,tidy

DREAM BOYZ - raced greenly near the 1200m.

3rd inr,shffld to rear,wd cvr,faded

4-5bk inr,3wd cvr rear 700,battld

Eased,5-6bk inr,4bk tn,faded inr

Trld,3-bk 1500,off,sound effort mid

Eased,rear inr,passed beaten ones

5th otr,left prkd 1300,outfinished

Brk,6th gap,off,3-bk otr,off,no zip

SWEET BETTY - broke at the start losing ground. Stood down to trial on one occasion from a standing start to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

Blew the start badly,pulled up

SWEET BETTY - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

4th,4-bk inr 1600,off,stout fin mid

SWEET BETTY - held up early in the run home.

Soon ld,dictated,hdd 200,no answer

4th,to prkd 850,askd tn,tired str

CONNIE GOLIGHTLY - weakened final bend.

Wd,1x1,prkd 2000,flat 400m,fdd out

Eased,5bk inr,urgd 600,droppd out

CONNIE GOLIGHTLY - hung outwards and paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Weakened from the 600m.

4bk otr,detachd 700,tight,rough

CONNIE GOLIGHTLY - paced roughly near the 700m losing ground. Broke passing the 50m losing its chance.

6th,prkd 1900,1x1 900,2nd tn,fdd

CONNIE GOLIGHTLY - hampered rounding the first bend.

Rear,4-6bk inr,off rear,pluggd

CONNIE GOLIGHTLY - hampered late in the score up.

Trld-3bk inr,keen,waitd,no kick

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - attempted to buck and paced roughly in the score up however was in position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised over-racing had taken its toll. Trainer T Yesberg advised the horse hadn't raced for several weeks and he expected would take considerable benefit from the race.

Soon parkd,flat turn,batld

4th inr,3-bk 1200,off,lacked a kick

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - held up early in the run home. Driver S Ottley advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Brk,3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 950,outfin

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

Gun run mrks,every chance,no punch

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - over-raced middle stages. Lay outwards in the run home.

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

Trld,off to ld 1550,swamped 75m out

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - lay outwards early in the run home.

Thru,up,led 1300,askd tn,bested

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - lay outwards near the 300m and again in the run home having to be straightened by driver S Tomlinson.

Ld,trld,3bk inr,off 1x1 tn,sound

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1000m.

Wd cvr bk of mid,prkd,shfld,wd,bold

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - raced wide early and middle stages.

8th,5bk inr 1500,off,drove thru mid

8th otr,4-bk bell,unable to quicken

Eased,6th,1x1 900,off,honest wd

FOX TERROR - trainer B Negus (represented by M Holbrough) admitted a breach of Rule 865(2) in that he presented the gelding to race without the notified sliding blinds. After considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150.

5th,4-bk inr 1500,lacked punch mrks

1x1,1x2 1200,out trn,steady

Wide,parkd,mid otr,battld late

FOX TERROR - raced wide early.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,stout mid

FEAR GOGH - held up final bend and had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,good inr

Wd,7th otr,3-bk 1400,off tn,fght on

FEAR GOGH - raced wide early.

4-3bk otr,angld wd tn,chased hard

Nice trip otr,fght solidly thru mid

5th inr,3-bk 1700,bttld solidly inr

FEAR GOGH - over-raced middle stages.

3rd,up,led 1000,fght hard,nabbd

Prkd,ld,trld 1100,held up,plggd gap

FEAR GOGH - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Left prkd,4-bk inr 1500,off,fght on

FEAR GOGH - held up late in the run home.

Wd,rolled to ld 1500,reeled in 150m