NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Soon brk,detachd,no closer after

YOSEMITE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

1x1,4bk otr 800,off,honest wdst

4bk otr the trip,angld,honest

YOSEMITE - over-raced middle stages.

3wd,3rd,3bk inr,1x1 700,off,solid

Gate spd,4th,brk 1300,6bk inr,bttld

YOSEMITE - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Hampered final bend by a weakening runner.

3wd,prkd-3bk otr,inr tn,honest inr

YOSEMITE - raced wide early.

Soon prkd,1x1,prkd 600,fght,fdd

Up,prkd 1800,fght hard tn,hdd 150

10th otr,4-bk bell,5w top,stout fin

Chkd,into 1x1 early,wd 500,no punch

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Soon brk,detachd,never cght up

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - broke at the start losing all chance.

Soon led,trail,3bk,off trn,batld

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - held up early in the run home.

5th,4pegs,into 1x1,kept digging in

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver R Holmes advised the mare had benefitted from being freshened since last racing.

Cght 3wd,prkd,on retreat by tn

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - raced wide throughout. Weakened from the 600m.

Detachd,7bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,fair

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1400,fading 700

MAVIS JONES - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened from the 700m.

1x1,3bk otr 1000,up,solid,relegtd

MAVIS JONES - pre-race warmed. Broke briefly at the start. Shifted inwards shortly after the start checking RATA and NELLIE DOYLE resulting in both runners breaking. Trotted roughly near the 50m. A protest was lodged against 4th placing being awarded to MAVIS JONES (R May) by driver J Morrison (NELLIE DOYLE) placed 5th, under Rule 869A(2) alleging interference shortly after the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and MAVIS JONES was relegated to 5th placing. Driver R May admitted an associated charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground and after hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr May's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 4 May up to and including 14 May 2025 (4 days).

Prkd,1x1-3bk otr,held up,solid mid

MAVIS JONES - driver R May was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Brk,detachd,never cght up after

MAVIS JONES - pre-race warmed. Crowded outside runners prior to the start. Broke at the start losing all chance. A Request for a Ruling was lodged to determine whether MAVIS JONES had been denied a fair start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and driver B Hope the Adjudicative Committee declared MAVIS JONES to be a runner. Mr Hope defended a breach of Rule 859(2) alleging that he allowed his horse to start from the incorrect barrier position. After hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Hope, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $400.

Ld,trld,3bk inr,chkd,trld tn,imprvd

MAVIS JONES - pre-race warmed. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m losing ground. Driver B Hope was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for contacting a track marker rounding the final bend.

5th,left 4th gap,prkd 1500,wknd,brk

MAVIS JONES - pre-race warmed. Weakened final bend before breaking near the 300m losing all chance. Driver B Hope advised that the mare had cast a shoe during the running.

5th,1x1,prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd cvr,stout

1x1,3bk otr,3bk inr,held up,sound

MAVIS JONES - hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

10th,5bk inr 1700,handy inr,tight

MAVIS JONES - pre-race warmed. Held up throughout the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,solid wd

Led,trld 2300,off tn,solid mid

Up,ld-3bk inr,off tn,held up,imprvd

VERTIGO - held up early in the run home.

Ld,trld 2200,urgd 350,felt pinch

VERTIGO - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

4bk otr,3wd cvr,5wd tn,classy wd

3rd pegs,3-bk,off 600,strong fin wd

AROHA KENNY - lay inwards near the 120m becoming awkwardly placed and contacted the wheel of VERTIGO which was shifting ground outwards at this point. Notwithstanding this driver L McCormick (VERTIGO) was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Mid,1x1 2000,out 400,solid

Ld,trld,3bk 1900,waitd,never clear

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

3bk otr,1x1 800,off,handy mid

Slow,4bk inr,3bk tn,imprvd at bk

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - trotted roughly in the early stages losing ground.

1x1,parkd,1x1 bell,brk turn,out

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - broke passing the 150m hampering an outside runner.

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,fght solidly

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - tangled away.

Slow,6th,prkd-1x1,2nd tn,gritty

3rd,parkd 700,led 200,kept finding

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - trotted roughly through the middle stages.

5th,1x1,3bk 1200,loomd,chasd hard

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - trotted roughly near the 150m having to be steadied.

Brk,6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,ld,cght 50

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

1x1,up,prkd,ld bid,ld tn,fght,nabbd

5th,prkd 1400,ld 800,hdd,brk tn

NELLIE DOYLE - broke near the 300m losing all chance.

Chkd/brk,4-5bk otr,off,solid,promtd

MAVIS JONES - pre-race warmed. Broke briefly at the start. Shifted inwards shortly after the start checking RATA and NELLIE DOYLE resulting in both runners breaking. Trotted roughly near the 50m. A protest was lodged against 4th placing being awarded to MAVIS JONES (R May) by driver J Morrison (NELLIE DOYLE) placed 5th, under Rule 869A(2) alleging interference shortly after the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and MAVIS JONES was relegated to 5th placing. Driver R May admitted an associated charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground and after hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr May's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 4 May up to and including 14 May 2025 (4 days).

Trld-4bk inr,1x1 1200,off tn,smart

Ld,trld,ld 1700,hassld,hdd,brk,disq

NELLIE DOYLE - broke near the 150m hampering a trailing runner and continued on in a break across the finish line despite the efforts of driver B Orange. Stewards lodged a protest against 5th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the mare had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. Connections did not contest the protest and NELLIE DOYLE was disqualified by the Stewards. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Chkd,6th,5th gap 1800,1x1 1500,brk

NELLIE DOYLE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Broke near the 900m losing all chance. Driver S Ottley advised the mare had trotted roughly throughout.

4th,prkd,lost ld dig,ld 1300,nailed

Ld,trld,ld 2000,fght,held on best

5th,parkd,loomd trn,sped away

JULIE JACCKA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 650m.

3pegs,into 1x1,peeld 600,solid

4th,parkd 1200,loomd,too big

4th,up 600,led in,easy

JULIE JACCKA - lay in near the 400m placing an inside runner in restricted room despite the efforts of driver D Anderson.

Bk otr,angld trn,solid fin wide

4-5pegs,hld up 350,steady after

Chased tearaway leader,solid bid

Soon chkd,4th,4pegs,off,

JULIE JACCKA - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

6th,followd 1x1,swept up,peakd,nice

Trld,3bk inr 1200,off,chased hard

Prkd,brk 900,4bk otr,held up,sound

EMPIRE CITY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Hung inwards and broke near the 900m losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Authorisation of 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation when in a break during the running.

Trld-3bk inr,off tn,steady in mid

EMPIRE CITY - lay inwards leaving the final bend crowding an inside runner. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a poor recovery and the filly was treated for signs of colic by the on course Veterinarian. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

3-6bk otr,angld wd tn,big wdst

EMPIRE CITY - had to be steadied near the 1300m when there was an easing of the pace and in consequence shifted outwards placing BRING ON THE MUSCLE in restricted room momentarily.

Soon led,brk trn,shoe issue,forgive

EMPIRE CITY - blundered and broke passing the 300m when leading, hampering a trailing runner and losing all chance. Stewards' footage confirmed the filly had cast the near hind shoe when blundering and broke in consequence. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality other than confirming the filly had lost the near hind shoe.

Gate spd,led,held them well

Soon ld,trld 1550,held up,stern mid

EMPIRE CITY - over-raced passing the 2200m when being restrained to obtain cover. Held up early final turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver R May stated that after having worked hard early he felt it was his best option to hand up when challenged by THE MOONSTONE given the 2700m distance of tonight's event. Mr May further advised that he felt the filly had gone to ease up for several strides when improving to the inside of the breaking FATHER BARRY passing the 150m before finishing on strongly over the final stages.

Prkd,into ld 1800,dictated,too game

Cruised to ld,set terms,held nicely

EMPIRE CITY - the murphy blind clip detached during the score up.

Eased,6th otr,wdst top,closed hard

9th,5-4bk otr,3wd 400,ld tn,classy

EUROSTYLE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Raced wide from the 800m. Lay outwards throughout the run home. Driver K Butt advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

4bk otr,up,prkd 1000,too powerful

EUROSTYLE - 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. Hung outwards throughout the run home and trotted roughly.

3wd,prkd,ld 1800,askd,brk 200,fdd

EUROSTYLE - checked shortly after the start. Raced wide early and middle stages. Broke near the 200m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Prkd,ld 1900,kickd 400,too classy

EUROSTYLE - over-raced middle stages when leading.

12th otr,wd cvr 1100,pshd wdr,faded

EUROSTYLE - raced wide from the 1400m and then raced four wide leaving the 1000m for a distance.

Brk early 9th,tailed off,out of it

EUROSTYLE - Co-Trainers D & A Jones were warned for being late to notify the mare would be racing without the notified blinds. Broke racing into the first turn losing all chance. When questioned Driver B Butt advised that the mare, which was having its first race right handed, had failed to handle the first turn and had difficulty negotiating further turns when trailing the field.

8-6bk otr,hookd wd,handy wdst

EUROSTYLE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Eased,6bk otr,4bk inr then brk 800

EUROSTYLE - trotted roughly rounding the first bend. Broke near the 800m losing all chance.

6th,3bk otr,pushd wd tn,useful wd

Flew tapes,ld 2200,fght,hdd,brk

3bk otr,4bk 1000,off,steady wd

Thru,3rd,prkd 1000,gone by 400

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised the mare had been unsuited to racing in the parked position in its first start back after a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr bell,no fin mid

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver Z Butcher could offer no tangible reason other than he was disappointed. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Led,trld 1150,waited,earnest inr

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver S Thornley was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

6-4bk otr,angld wd tn,strong mid-wd

7-6bk otr,3wd cvr 600,wd,dashed

4-5-6bk inr,held up tn,weakened

I DREAM OF JEANNIE - held up final bend.

7th otr,3-bk 1800,wd cvr 500,stout

Wd,made ld 1600,mastered 50m out

WALKINONSUNSHINE - raced wide early.

Wd,up prkd,cvr 750,4th tn,fair,chkd

JASINOVA - unable to hold the back of WALKINONSUNSHINE near the 1100m which enabled HIGH ENERGY to shift down to fill that position. Locked wheels with an outside runner rounding the final turn.

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 600,bttld clsr

Wd,6th,6-bk inr,off,wd tn,stout fin

Into trail early,1x1 400,off,stout

7th inr,off,wd cvr 300,over the top

The start was briefly delayed due to WALKINONSUNSHINE requiring attention from the farrier.

5th,5-bk inr,1x1,prkd 700,outkicked

WALKINONSUNSHINE - pre-race warmed.

6bk otr,3-4wd,3wd postd,gone 900

WALKINONSUNSHINE - raced wide near the 1500m. Stewards questioned driver Z Butcher in relation to a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule. After hearing from Mr Butcher and viewing the films Stewards were satisfied FORGIVENESS (B Butt) had commenced his shift outwards prior to WALKINONSUNSHINE reaching his sulky wheel and that Mr Butcher had elected to take his runner forward and had raced wide thereafter. Weakened passing the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk 2400,5-6bk inr,lost touch 600

TI AMO BELLE - broke after 150m losing ground. Weakened near the 600m.

Slow,9th,5bk inr,waitd,steady inr

9th,5bk inr,held up,steady mid

TI AMO BELLE - held up final bend. Driver W House's foot made contact with the hind leg of the mare early in the run home after activating the removable deafeners. After viewing the replays and speaking with Mr House, it was established that his right foot became entangled in the removable deafeners cord when attempting to activate them and when returning his foot to the sulky footrest, it had slipped and made accidental contact with the mare's hind leg. After considering all the evidence, Stewards determined no further action was warranted.

Slow,6bk inr,flat,whackd away inr

TI AMO BELLE - weakened final bend.

3bk inr,waited tn,thru,brk tn

TI AMO BELLE - broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.

4-5bk inr,held up 4bk tn,steady

TI AMO BELLE - held up early in the run home.

Slow,11th,7bk otr,brk 450,gone

TI AMO BELLE - broke passing the 450m losing all chance.

4th,1x1 700,loomd,strong bid

Chkd/brk,7bk otr,3wd cvr,held up,gd

HIDDEN TALENT - checked and broke shortly after the start losing ground.

1x1-3bk otr,angld,strong bid mid

Last,weavd 400,big late finish

HIDDEN TALENT - when questioned regarding the tactics he adopted on the favoured runner trainer/driver N Williamson advised that coming off the 30m handicap he was reluctant to push the mare early and felt the better option was to save for one run however found he was always chasing on a strong pace, adding he was not disappointed with the effort.

6th,5pegs,last trn,went bang wn clr

HIDDEN TALENT - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. Stewards spoke with Mr Williamson regarding the mare shifting ground in the run home and not maintaining a straight line. Mr Williamson explained that at this mare's previous start when finishing wide on the track she had shied at the crowd when obtaining the lead therefore today he elected to shift down the track when well clear of other runners to avoid a repeat of the previous start. Stewards noted Mr Williamson's comments.

Bk otr,4pegs 1200,off trn,woosh

5th,1x2,1x2 700,chkd trn,chargd wid

HIDDEN TALENT - the boring pole was removed prior to the start due to the mare warming up unfavourably. Driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

5th,1x1 bell,out trn,only steady

Trail,3bk,broke 1000,out

HIDDEN TALENT - broke near the 1100m losing considerable ground. Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. Driver N Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence. Authorisation of 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Quickly to ld,set terms,gobbled up

Eased,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,no dash

SENIOR CONSTABLE LIZ - pre-race warmed. Weakened in the run home.

5th,3-bk inr 1700,held up,stout inr

SENIOR CONSTABLE LIZ - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1900m.

Rear,6bk otr,detachd 400,wilted

SENIOR CONSTABLE LIZ - weakened rounding the final bend.

Slow,rear inr,off,bt stragglers wd

SENIOR CONSTABLE LIZ - pre-race warmed.

Missed away,never a live hope after

SENIOR CONSTABLE LIZ - broke at the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.

11th otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,made grnd