NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

3bk inr,prkd 1000,felt pinch 500

THE HIGHWAYMAN - raced in the parked position from the 1000m and weakened from the 500m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Rough,3-4bk inr,rough tn,plain

THE HIGHWAYMAN - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly for a distance passing the 800m. Broke passing the 300m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,tried hard wd

THE HIGHWAYMAN - paced roughly shortly after the start. Over-raced early and middle stages.

4th,1x1,up,prkd 700,fght well,hdd

1x1,prkd,1x1,off 450,chased gamely

ROCKINGOOD - lay inwards near the 50m placing THE MANDALORIAN in restricted room. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until driver R Holmes (THE MANDALORIAN) placed 4th, had reviewed the replays of the run home and confirmed his chances of finishing ahead of ROCKINGOOD had not been affected. Driver R May advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to ROCKINGOOD racing next.

3wd,ld,hassld,trld 900,honest inr

ROCKINGOOD - raced wide early.

5bk otr,brk 1100,rear otr tn,battld

ROCKINGOOD - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early. Jumped a shadow near the 1100m and broke losing ground. Trainer B Hill advised he would consider returning the horse to the trials prior to resuming.

3wd,prkd 1000,askd,brave,cght 70

JENA - connections advised the mare would be racing in foal. Raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1000m.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1200,askd tn,tired

JENA - raced wide early.

Trld,held up,thru 250,smart up inr

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,sharp,nabbd

3wd,prkd,ld,trld 1100,thru,smart

JENA - raced wide early.

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

Trld-3bk inr,waited,tried hard inr

JENA - held up early in the run home.

Held ld,trld 950,fgtht,swampd 100

Prkd,3bk inr 1300,off 300,sound

ROCKINGOOD - lay inwards near the 50m placing THE MANDALORIAN in restricted room. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until driver R Holmes (THE MANDALORIAN) placed 4th, had reviewed the replays of the run home and confirmed his chances of finishing ahead of ROCKINGOOD had not been affected. Driver R May advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to ROCKINGOOD racing next.

Trld-3bk inr,off mid tn,waitd,imprv

Slow,6th,1x1-3bk otr,off,honest

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr 700,held up,steady

THE MANDALORIAN - held up early in the run home.

5-7bk otr,rear mid tn,brk 300

THE MANDALORIAN - raced wide early. Had to be steadied and then broke approaching the 300m losing all chance.

Ld,trld 1500,waitd,honest inr

Eased,detachd,5bk inr,paddld inr

Gate spd,ld,trld 1600,waitd,steady

Gate spd,3bk inr,held up tn,no gaps

THE MANDALORIAN - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Trld to tn,off,held up to line

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - hampered by a weakening runner near the 300m. Held up throughout the run home. Stewards questioned Junior driver S Hill (assisted by R May) regarding his decision to shift outwards instead of waiting to utilise the passing lane near the 250m. Mr Hill explained that he elected to shift outwards early in the run home as a result of KAIRAKI VEGAS which he had been trailing commencing to race greenly and weaken. Mr Hill added that he felt his best option was to shift outwards to follow JENA which was travelling well instead of waiting for the passing lane and being held up. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Soon ld,joind 500,white flag 400

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - weakened leaving the final bend hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised the filly had raced lethargically and had been disappointing however may not have been suited by today's track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high respiratory rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. Mr Hill was warned for driving with his foot out of the sulky footrest in the run home.

Ld,trld,3bk 2000,held up,good inr

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - held up until late in the run home. Shifted inwards near the 100m crowding an inside runner. Driver S Hill was issued a warning. Mr Hill was also spoken to for attempting a marginal run over the concluding stages which resulted in his runner being placed in restricted room.

5-6bk otr,cartd bk 600,no hope

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer T Bagrie advised the filly had failed to handle the track conditions. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.

Eased,4bk otr,rear inr tn,no zip

6bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,no punch

SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - weakened final bend.

6bk otr,3-6wd tn,useful wdst

Brk start,5bk otr,big dash wdst

TAKETHEPLUNGE - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Prkd,into ld 1800,hdd 125m,stuck on

3-bk mrks to trn,bttld soundly pegs

Eased,6th otr,1x1,off,closed boldly

3rd inr,3-bk,off top,plggd away gap

1x1,3-bk 1100,wd 500,loomed,outfin

TAKETHEPLUNGE - lay in when attempting to improve wide rounding the final turn.

Trld,3-bk 1750,off tn,strong bid wd

TAKETHEPLUNGE - authorisation of 1st placing was briefly withheld until Driver M White confirmed that his chances had not been affected when having to shift wider in the run home when LINCOLN COVE lay out.

Led,held ld,hung,joind tn,faded

KAIRAKI VEGAS - raced greenly and weakened near the 300m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the filly had worked hard in the early stages to maintain the lead with the effort taking its toll.

Prkd,1x1 1000,held up,imprvd wd

PARTNERS IN WINE - over-raced middle stages.

Cght 3wd,prkd 1000,1x1 tn,honest

PARTNERS IN WINE - raced wide early and middle stages.

Trld,off,ld,3bk inr,off,tried hard

4bk otr,3wd cvr rear 400,imprvd mid

Soon trld,held up 500-tn,ok inr

Eased,7bk otr,sent wd tn,sound wd

PARTNERS IN WINE - raced wide early.

Ld,trld 1700,held up tn,battld inr

5th,1x1,prkd 600,fght well,hdd

3-4bk inr,held up 500-tn,battled

5bk otr,3wd,ld 800,fght hard,cght

3-4bk inr,3bk 850,angld,handy wd

Prkd,1x1 1000,off,brk 250

NICKEL AND DIME - hung inwards and broke near the 250m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Found 1x1,flat 450,weakened out

NICKEL AND DIME - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Soon 3bk inr,waited,steady mid

NICKEL AND DIME - out of position at the start. Driver W House was issued a warning.Paced roughly entering the first bend.

3-4bk otr,3wd 900,up,stout,cght 70

TIPSTAR - raced wide without cover from the 900m.

1x1,6th,4bk inr 800,3bk otr,battld

TIPSTAR - over-raced and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of LONGVIEW TUI having to be steadied near the 900m.

3-45bk otr,thru inr 400,held up,ok

TIPSTAR - 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.

6-7bk otr,detachd 500,bt slows

TIPSTAR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C DeFilippi. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

4th,3-4bk inr,flat tn,battld inr

TIPSTAR - weakened leaving the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Driver B Butt advised the removable deafeners failed to activate due to the cord breaking.

Soon 3bk inr,flat 400,wilted str

TIPSTAR - co-trainers C & J DeFilippi were issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed. Weakened final bend.