NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Up,ld 2100,trld,3bk 800,held up,gd

FATHER TIME - held up final bend.

5-6th,3bk otr 1000,off,chased hard

Trld-3bk inr,ld,trld 1800,good inr

3-5bk otr,angld,grew wings,brk

FATHER TIME - broke over the concluding stages.

Soon ld,trld 1200,fght 300,bestd

Gate spd,ld,trld,off tn,game chase

6th,1x1 1300,prkd 800,brf ld,wiltd

3bk otr,4bk 1100,off,dashd hm wd

3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd,brk 100

MUSCLE SASS - broke near the 100m and continued on in a break losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

7-8th,detachd,brk 1250,pulld up

MUSCLE SASS - broke near the 1200m losing all chance and was retired from the race.

7th,7-bk inr,off,sound effort wdst

7th,prkd,3bk otr 1700,off,unwound

Slow,9th,5bk inr-otr,battld mid

MUSCLE SASS - weakened final bend.

3bk otr,1x1 1150,3wd,solid mid

6-5-6bk inr,brk 900,distancd after

MUSCLE SASS - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Again hampered by a breaking runner near the 1900m. Broke again near the 900m losing all chance.

Ld,trld.,3bk inr,held up,off,strong

PREMIUM PLAYER - over-raced middle stages.

Slow,8-9th,5bk inr,no threat inr

PREMIUM PLAYER - trotted roughly near the 2000m. Lay in on the bend near the 1450m striking several track markers. Weakened final bend.

Trld-4bk inr,3bk otr,brk 700,done

PREMIUM PLAYER - broke near the 700m losing all chance.

4th inr,3rd gap 1800,3-bk inr,faded

PREMIUM PLAYER - lay in and struck a track marker leaving the final bend.

6th inr,trld,3-bk,held up,fght mrks

PREMIUM PLAYER - held up final bend.

Ld,trld,3bk 1100,prkd 700,fading tn

PREMIUM PLAYER - weakened rounding the final bend.

3bk inr,4bk 1200,held up,tried hard

PREMIUM PLAYER - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the first bend. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

2-3rd,up,ld,trld,ld,kickd bravest

3rd,up,ld 1750,held them well

Prkd,ld,trld,prkd 1200,very classy

PREMIUM PLAYER - driver S Ottley reported she did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Prkd,1x1,pushd 3wd 650,fght gamely

TU TANGATA - driver P Nairn defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Nairn the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Nairn's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 23 May up to and including 6 June 2025 (4 days).

8th inr,5bk,off,wd cvr,imp inr,flew

TU TANGATA - Driver P Nairn reported that he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

4 & 5-bk mrks,4-bk 600,sound mrks

TU TANGATA - lay inwards contacting a track marker near the 900m.

Eased,rear otr,3 &4w cvr rear,sound

TU TANGATA - raced four wide with cover from the 600m then lay inwards rounding the final bend.

6th,1x1,4bk inr,off tn,tidy in mid

TU TANGATA - driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on several occasions in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Nairn's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 13 April up to and including 30 April 2025 (5 days).

20L off start,distant,bt stragglers

TU TANGATA - slow to leave the pre-race formation at the restart and was back from the unruly position at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6th,1x1 1700,off,strong thru mid

Rough,7th,4bk inr,inr tn,sound

TU TANGATA - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 150m.

Brk erly,9th otr,wd cvr,posted,fght

TU TANGATA - raced wide from the 1000m. Driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Nairn's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 14 March 2025 (2 days).

Slow,trld-3bk inr,4bk,whackd away

3wd,up,1x1,off,1-paced in mid

A FINE PATRICK - raced wide early. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Soon 1x1,up,ld 1200,fght,hdd 100

Up,rkd,led 1300,far too classy

A FINE PATRICK - connections advised Stewards the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.

Brk 2500,6bk inr,off rear,ok,brk

A FINE PATRICK - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Broke again passing the 50m.

Slow,5-4bk otr,wdst tn,smart wd

A FINE PATRICK - trotted roughly early stages. Again trotted roughly in the run home.

3-4bk otr,angld wd,chkd/brk tn

BRETT'S MATE - shifted outwards leaving the final bend briefly locking wheels with A FINE PATRICK which broke losing its chance. Stewards questioned drivers J Dunn (A FINE PATRICK) and K Cameron (BRETT'S MATE) regarding this matter where it was established that Mr Cameron had shifted outwards in a gradual and acceptable manner, however, A FINE PATRICK had hung inwards and proved difficult for Mr Dunn to shift wider on the track to accommodate the manoeuvre. After viewing the replays and considering both drivers explanation Stewards could not apportion blame on either driver and took the matter no further.

5bk otr,up,prkd 1100,fght,bravest

11th,5bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght bravely

Soon 5th,loomd 5th tn,unleashed

A FINE PATRICK - the boring pole was removed prior the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably.

4-5bk otr,angld wd,swoopd on by

Up,ld-3bk inr,waited,steady inr

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - pre-race warmed. Driver L Whittaker 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 and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Whittaker's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 30 April 2025 (5 days).

6th,6-bk inr,1x1,3-bk,wd top,strong

Eased,6bk otr-inr,slashing in gaps

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - Stewards questioned driver L Whittaker regarding the tactics he adopted passing the 700m when electing to shift inwards and race on the marker line. Mr Whittaker explained that the horse had recently returned from a spell and due to the race being run at a slow tempo in the middle stages he felt if he had improved wide on the track he would be forced to race very wide on the final bend. Mr Whittaker added that the horse had been hanging outwards causing him some difficulty and felt his best option was to shift inwards and save ground. After considering his explanation Stewards were satisfied his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further. Mr Whittaker 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 and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Whittaker's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 2 April 2025 (4 days).

Brk start,never cght up after

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - broke at the start losing all chance.

3wd cvr,up,prkd 900,tiring tn

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - raced wide early and middle stages. Shifted inwards placing BOUNCE N BEYOND in restricted room near the 1400m. Driver L Whittaker was issued a warning. Weakened final bend.

Up,ld 1800,set terms,fght,nabbd

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - driver L Whittaker 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 Whittaker's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 23 November 2024 (3 days).

Up,prkd,1x1 1200,4th tn,1-paced

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - connections advised on 4 November the gelding has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing.

6th,3bk otr,1x1 600,up,strong,cght

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

5bk otr,3wd,lockd wheels 850,done

BULLIT TRAIN - locked wheels with PARIS PRINCE passing the 850m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.

3-4bk inr,held up 3bk tn,imprvd inr

7th,3bk otr-1x1,off,strongest mid

9th otr,wd,prkd,ld 1200,held gamely

Chkd/brk 5th,rear otr,3-bk,wd,stout

PARIS PRINCE - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend and broke losing ground.

3wd,ld 1900,trld 1100,solid inr

PARIS PRINCE - raced wide early.

7th otr,3-bk,wd 450,over the top

Soon brk,detachd,no closer

PARIS PRINCE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

3wd,3bk otr,3wd cvr,inr tn,solid

PARIS PRINCE - raced wide early. Held up final bend.

Last,deep pegs,off,angld,solid

Slow,bk otr,followd 1x1,tidy fin

Brk,tacked on,4-bk inr,off,tidy mid

Slow,last,bk otr,angld wide,fair

JIMMY CARTER - slow in the early stages.

Last,parkd 1200,strong bid

Soon 4bk otr,waitd,imprvd mid

V slow,deep pegs,always at rear

JIMMY CARTER - broke briefly at the start losing considerable ground.

Soon mid,led,trail bell,best up inr

Soon 4th,up 500,ran on,peakd

JIMMY CARTER - tangled away.

Last of pack,

JIMMY CARTER - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Bk otr,3w train,widest,ran on ok

GOLD BULLION - improved wide from the 400m.

8th inr,off,wd cvr,wdst tn,over top

GOLD BULLION - Trainer B Butt was warned for presenting the gelding to race with blinds which were not notified. Mr Butt advised that he didn't activate the removable deafeners due to this runner trotting roughly.

5-4bk otr,3wd 600,led tn,classy

Rough,5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,rough/brk

GOLD BULLION - trotted roughly in the early stages. Broke near the 150m losing all chance.

3-4bk inr,off 900,3bk otr,honest

GOLD BULLION - hampered by a breaking runner near the 850m. Shifted inwards near the 350m when not clear of GEORGE ELIOT (R Close) which broke losing all chance. Driver B Butt defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting ground resulting in GEORGE ELIOT being checked. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

6-7bk otr,3wd cvr rear,handy wdst

GOLD BULLION - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,ld tn,hdd 150

1x1-4bk otr,6bk 800,wd cvr,dashd

GOLD BULLION - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.

Trld-4bk inr,1x1 800,off,tried hard

GOLD BULLION - trotted roughly shortly after the start having to be steadied. Again trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be driven out. Driver B Butt advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.