NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Gate spd,led,set terms,fght,cght

Gate spd,trld 1700-tn,fair bid inr

7th,1x1,3bk otr 700,off,imprvd wd

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - tangled away. Authorisation of placings was withheld after driver L Whittaker wished to view replays of the start and after doing so it was determined that the gelding had not been denied a fair start. 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 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 on 22 March up to and including 1 April 2026 (3 days).

5th,prkd,ld 1800,joind,hdd tn,faded

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - fractious prior to the start resulting in the gelding backing away into the 20 metre barrier strand causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hung outwards rounding the final bend. Weakened in the run home. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk,9th,5bk otr,held up,imprvd mid

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room over the concluding stages.

6-5bk otr,6bk,3wd cvr,steady inr

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

Prkd,ld 2250,trld,cartd bk,forgive

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Up,led,trld 1800,off 200,smart mid

Up,ld,trld,ld,trld,chasd hard mid

ZOLTAN BOSCIK - lay in and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

7-6th,to prkd 1800,askd tn,wilted

MILLIE LET LOOSE - lay outwards and was awkwardly placed to the inside of MAKAKU near the 200m having to be straightened.

9th,4bk otr,up,prkd 700,very brave

The start was delayed due to MAKAKU becoming fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

10th,3bk otr 1600,up tn,swooped

Wd,up prkd,into ld 900,held bravely

MAKAKU - trotted roughly in the run home.

Chkd/brk,detachd,bt stragglers

MAKAKU - hampered and broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

6th,prkd 1300-tn,fght gamely,peakd

MAKAKU - hung inwards and trotted roughly in the run home. Cast a bell boot near the 100m.

Brk on dispatch,long way bk after

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

8th otr,1x1 1300,wd 350,brk 250 out

MAKAKU - broke near the 200m. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

3rd,up,led 1250,kickd tn,too classy

Brk,6th,3bk otr 1250,wd cvr tn,good

ROYDON MUSCLE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Authorisation of 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Lead bid,trld 1400,led 500,powerful

4th,prkd,ld 1400,hdd tn,felt pinch

8th,3bk otr,hookd wd tn,sound wd

ROYDON MUSCLE - raced wide early.

4bk inr,off 3bk otr tn,tight,sound

ROYDON MUSCLE - held up early in the run home.

6bk inr,off rear 600,tried hard wd

4th,prkd 2100,fading 600,brk

ROYDON MUSCLE - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Distant 3rd,3bk inr 500,honest mid

Up,4th,brk 2300,distancd after

RATA - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.

Soon trail,3bk,into 1x1,innr,solid

RATA - trotted roughly rounding the first bend.

Mid-bk otr,thru mid,batld away

7th,deep pegs,ran on fairly

Chkd/brk 2500,never a hope

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).

Big lead,urgd 450,swamped 150

5-4th,4bk inr,waitd,1-paced inr

8th,3bk otr,4bk 700,fair up inr

7th,cght prkd 1700,1x1 600,faded

8th,4bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up wd

Led-3bk inr 2000,4bk inr,ok inr

4th,prkd,3wd,prkd,askd tn,wilted

4th,prkd 1250-350,felt pinch str

7th,3bk otr,chkd,tried hard str

PARIS PRINCE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m.

6-7bk inr,off 3wd rear 550,sound

Brk,8bk otr,6bk,made grnd mid-wd

ROCK LOBSTER - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Brk,9-8th,3bk otr,off,warmd up wd

ROCK LOBSTER - broke at the start losing ground.

Brk,up,ld,trld 1700,waitd,led,just

ROCK LOBSTER - broke at the start losing ground.

Up,led,3bk inr 1800,held up,flew

ROCK LOBSTER - began awkwardly. Trotted roughly for a distance passing the 2100m.

Up,ld 1750,trld 1300,thru,did best

Up,ld,trld 1800,off 400,up,led,cght

ROCK LOBSTER - tangled away.

Quickly ld,trld 1550,thru,went bang

Up,led,trld 1750,thru,went close

Brk,14th inr,7-bk,off,useful effort

ROCK LOBSTER - broke at the start losing ground.

12-11th,5-6bk otr,wd cvr tn,useful

ROCK LOBSTER - driver J Dunn was spoken to for the manner in which he addressed the barrier. Broke briefly at the start.

1x1,prkd 2100,on retreat from 600

FATHER TIME - weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3wd,led 2050,trld 1200,fading by tn

5th,4bk inr 1250,waitd,steady inr

5th,3-6bk inr,off,3wd cvr,steady

FATHER TIME - had to be steadied near the 1900m after an easing of the pace resulting in the gaiting strap coming adrift shortly after with the trailing PARISIAN ARTISTE being hampered when standing on this piece of gear near the 1750m. Trainer K Townley was found not to be at fault. Raced wide from the 900m.

5th,prkd 2000-tn,led,held on best

FATHER TIME - the crupper on FATHER TIME broke after the finish line.

Trld-3bk inr,thru,no threat up inr

Prkd,3-4bk inr,off tn,held up,good

FATHER TIME - held up early in the run home before being hampered by a breaking runner near the 150m.

Dist 5th,to 1x1 1100,5th & brk 350'

EUROSTYLE - hampered by an outside runner at the start. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Butt advised the mare had hung inwards when she attempted to improve wider on the track causing her difficulty resulting in the horse breaking.

5th,prkd,ld 1700,fght,just nabbd

Prkd,ld 2100,set terms,fght,hdd 100

EUROSTYLE - connections advised March 5 the mare has had its joints treated since last racing.

8th,3bk otr,3wd,ld 1200,too classy

7th,to 4bk otr 550,bold dash wdst

Gate spd,brk 1800,4bk otr,brk tn

EUROSTYLE - broke after 200m hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

12th,3wd,up,led 1300,hdd 400,gone

CONFESSIONAL - forced to race wider on the track near the 1800m when EUROSTYLE shifted outwards. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners before locking wheels with GOLD BULLION for a distance near the 300m. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

5bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght,led,cght 50

EUROSTYLE - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Lay outwards in the run home despite the efforts of driver K Butt having to be straightened.