NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Rough,4-3bk or,5bk 800,3wd,tidy

Slow,4bk inr,off,imprvd in mid

HAPPY HARPER - tangled away.

10th otr,wd cvr 800,fght on soundly

5th otr,prkd,cvr,prkd,ld 975m,stoic

Trld,3-bk 1150,off,held up,tidy mid

HAPPY HARPER - held up throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Trld,3bk inr,held up,off,smart inr

3bk otr,held up mid tn,imprvd mid

1x1,3bk otr 1800,angld,crept clsr

6bk inr,5-3bk otr,flat tn,imprvd md

HAPPY HARPER - held up early in the run home.

3bk otr,5bk,3wd cvr,held up,good wd

HAPPY HARPER - held up early in the run home.

Brk,4-3bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,battled

LOUIS - broke at the start losing ground.

Wd cvr,into ld 1250,dictated,too gd

LOUIS - raced wide early and middle stages.

Prkd,into ld 1550,run dwn 200m out

5bk inr,off 550,tried hard mid

3bk otr,sent 3wd 600,fght well

4th,prkd,into ld 1500,too tenacious

Held ld,attckd bell,wouldn't relent

Wd,prkd,cvr 3-bk 950,off top,strong

LOUIS - paced roughly as the start was effected. Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Brk,7th,3bk otr,3-4wd tn,battld

OCEAN OF TEARS - broke at the start losing ground.

Up,led 1700,kickd,quite comfy

OCEAN OF TEARS - driver J Morrison advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

1x1-3bk otr,3wd 600,steady inr

Soon 3bk otr,off tn,kept coming

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr top,stout fin

Prkd,edgd clsr,ld 200,brave,cght

5bk otr,3wd cvr 500,useful wdst

8th inr,5-bk 1250,off,bttld on,blkd

OCEAN OF TEARS - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

4bk otr,3wd cvr,prkd 700,felt pinch

OCEAN OF TEARS - driver G O'Reilly advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in the run home.

Eased,5bk otr,4bk inr tn,pluggd

KOTARE KELSO - paced roughly passing the 850m. Placed in restricted room late in the run home when an outside runner hung inwards.

Soon prkd,1x1 850,tight tn,imprvd

KOTARE KELSO - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd 1-off

KOTARE KELSO - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,pounced,slick

Brk,6-7bk inr,held up rear tn,dashd

KOTARE KELSO - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Wd,into ld,trld 1550,thru,ld,cut bk

Eased,rear,chkd,7th otr,wdst,strong

KOTARE KELSO - checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Paced roughly early in the run home.

Eased,5bk otr,wd rear tn,fair rear

Trainer M Purvis advised Stewards on 24 April that KOTARE KELSO has had a fetlock and hock treated since last racing.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 800,ld,cut down

TROUBLESHOOTER - crowded shortly after the start by an outside runner. Hampered near the 2200m. Shifted inwards inside the final 50m when driver R May activated the removable deafeners resulting in contact with the hind leg of KOTARE KELSO (S Thornley) which broke late in the run home. Driver R May defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

Eased,wd rear 900,1x1,no pick-up

KOTARE KELSO - paced roughly when racing wide on the track from the 900m. Again paced roughly in the run home.

3bk otr,sent 3wd 400,honest mid

ZARLINI - raced wide early.

6th,3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd wd

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

ZARLINI - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,off 350,1x1,tried hard

1x1,up 3wd 400,2nd tn,led,nabbd

3-5bk otr,sent 4wd 600,kept truckin

Ld out,3-bk 1550,got split,best inr

Across to trail,thru lane,too slick

3-4bk inr,off 400,held up,steady

ZARLINI - held up early in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,off,tidy late on inr

Up,trld,held up tn,tried hard inr

Found 1x1,asked 400,battld wd

3bk otr,4bk 850,inr tn,no threat

STICKIFINGERS - lay inwards rounding the final bend when weakening striking several track markers.

Eased,5bk inr-otr,thru mid,sound

3bk inr,flat 600,drifting back 500

STICKIFINGERS - weakened from the 600m.

6-4bk inr,held up 350,off,honest

STICKIFINGERS - held up early in the run home.

7th,4bk inr-otr,off tn,held up,good

STICKIFINGERS - held up final bend and early in the run home.

Lost ld dig,trld 1750,off 300,slick

STICKIFINGERS - Driver S Abernethy was issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly rounding the first turn when shifting down to trail the leader when not sufficiently clear which resulted in LEO LINCOLN having to be checked and concede that position. The matter was adjourned to be heard before the upcoming meeting on Sunday 6 April. Mr Abernethy reported he had not activated the sliding blinds or deafeners due to having the field covered.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,powered on by

Left prkd the trip,fght on solidly

STICKIFINGERS - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver M House stated that the mare had over-raced during the early and middle stages and may not of been suited to racing without cover.

Up,led 2100,set terms,quite comfy

CLASSIE LINC - fractious prior to the start.

Chkd early,tacked on,nothing extra

MAJOR PERFORMER - broke shortly after the start and shifted inwards locking wheels with CLASSIE LINC hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3wd,prkd,shuffld,5bk otr,held up,gd

CLASSIE LINC - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Held up rounding the final bend.

Prkd,ld,trld,left ld 1500,reeled in

CLASSIE LINC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Over-raced middle stages.

3-4bk inr,detachd tn,no threat

CLASSIE LINC - weakened final bend.

Prkd,1x1-3bk otr,angld,got going wd

Gate spd,prkd,ld bid,askd,wilted

CLASSIE LINC - trainer B Negus was issued a warning for being late to present the mare on course. Unsuccessfully challenged for the lead for a distance passing the 1500m. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened early in the run home hampering trailing runners.

3-4bk inr,1x1 1800,off,good,ld,cght

7-9bk otr,3wd cvr,postd rear,fdd

Soon 4bk inr,off tn,tried hard inr

CLASSIE LINC - over-raced throughout.

Gate spd,ld,fght hard,cght 50

Gate spd,ld bid,trld,thru,smartest

Brk,7th,brk again,not in touch aftr

AMASS - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Soon 3bk inr,held up,warmd up wd

AMASS - over-raced middle stages.

Brk,5th inr,prkd,ld,trld bell,fght

3-4bk otr,wd rear tn,crept clsr

7th inr,off,wd cvr 400,stout effort

4-5pegs,last,3w drag,chargd wide

Bk otr,last,3w,parkd,fght,ruff late

MIKI BENNETT - blundered then paced roughly passing the 150m having to be steadied by driver T Williams.

Brk early rear otr,4-bk,wd cvr,huge

MIKI BENNETT - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Wd,pressed to ld 1350,too tenacious

MIKI BENNETT - raced wide early.

4-7bk otr,3-5wd 600,powerful wd

MIKI BENNETT - raced wide from the 900m.

6th pegs,4-bk,off 400,blkd,late wd

MIKI BENNETT - shifted ground outwards near the 300m checking DR GACHET (G O'Reilly) which broke losing all chance. Junior driver N Burton (assisted by J Cox) defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging she drove carelessly when shifting ground. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Miss Burton's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 30 April up to and including 4 May 2025 (2 days).

4-5bk otr,3-6wd tn,unleashd,brk

MIKI BENNETT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Paced roughly and broke passing the 100m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

4-5bk otr,tight tn,off,flew,brk 100

MIKI BENNETT - broke near the 100m checking a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver T Williams advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to racing next.

6th,to prkd 1100,fght,brk 70,disq

MIKI BENNETT - hung inwards near the 100m and had to be straightened and then broke near the 70m and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. The connections did not contest the protest and MIKI BENNETT was disqualified by the Stewards.

5-7bk otr,wd cvr,held up,imprvd mid

MIKI BENNETT - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Up,prkd,ld 2000,set terms,held best

3bk otr,dist prkd,1x1 600,ok inr

6th,1x1,prkd,ld,trld 1900,slick inr

THE COALMAN - attempted to ease after reaching the lead near the 1800m despite the efforts of driver R May.

Eased,3bk inr 1500,held up,sound

THE COALMAN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Soon 3bk inr,held up,solid bid inr

Rough,6bk otr,thru mid,good late

THE COALMAN - broke at the start losing ground.

4-6bk inr,4-5bk otr,last tn,battld

Prkd,1x1 1800,off,steady bid mid

3bk inr,1x1 2000,3wd 450,paddled

Trld-4bk inr,off 300,held up,gd wd

THE COALMAN - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

4bk otr,3wd,led 1100,fght,hdd,fght

DANCING DESIRE - raced wide early.

4bk otr-1x1,3bk 600,off,smart mid

3bk inr,held up tn,no kick up inr

DANCING DESIRE - a bandage came adrift during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be taped with trainer K Barron deemed not to be at fault.

Eased,3bk otr,last tn,imprvd in gap

DANCING DESIRE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

4bk inr-otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght,fdd

3bk otr-1x1,up 3wd tn,handy mid

3wd,prkd,ld 1900,fght,run down 100

DANCING DESIRE - raced wide early.

1x1,3bk otr 1450,off,solid in mid

4-5bk otr,thru mid rear tn,steady

Up,found 1x1,up,kept coming mid

5th,1x1 1500,urgd 400,2nd wind

4th,prkd 1500-tn,brave fght str

MATAI HARRY - trainer M House was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky.

5bk otr-inr,5bk otr,thru,honest mid

MATAI HARRY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

6bk otr,7bk 800,hampered,battld

MATAI HARRY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 750m.

8th otr,4-bk,wd rear,bt stragglers

Eased,3-4bk inr,urged 600,faded tn

MATAI HARRY - weakened final bend.

Eased,wd rear 600,3rd top,too slick

Kicked thru to ld,dictated,powerful

5bk inr,6bk 700,to inr tn,bt slows

MATAI HARRY - lay in and struck track markers rounding the final bend.

Eased,wd rear 800,posted,stuck well

MATAI HARRY - lay in passing the 1750m losing ground and continued to lay in rounding the turns. Raced wide without cover from the 800m.

5th,1x1 1500,prkd 400,won fght

5-3bk otr,4bk 600,tried hard mid

Up,eased,3bk inr,held up,steady

PIONEER - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Again held up early stages of the run home.

Eased,4bk inr,held up,imprvd inr

PIONEER - held up final bend.

Gate spd,trld,flat 400,2nd wind,fdd

PIONEER - lay inwards final bend losing ground.

4bk inr,flat,pulld up 1000

PIONEER - placed in restricted room as the start was effected as runners either side shifted ground. Hung inwards after 100m and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of EVANGALIST having to be steadied. Raced lethargically for a distance passing the 1100m and was eased out of the race by driver J Morrison. Attended to on the track by the Veterinarian and was found to have a high heart rate. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3bk inr,off,1x1,3wd,1x1,honest inr

MOUTON CADET - Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1600m after MOUTON CADET briefly raced wider on the track when PIONEER shifted ground outwards. After viewing the replays it was established driver J Morrison (PIONEER) had shifted wider prior to MOUTON CADET reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was required.

Up,trld,3bk inr 1400,waitd,good inr

Eased,4-bk inr,blkd,angled,big late

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1200,held up,good

Gate spd,ld 1700,set terms,easy

I'M ROCKIN - driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

4-5bk otr,bad chk 700,smart wd

I'M ROCKIN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 750m.

3wd,prkd 1200,flat,retreating 600

I'M ROCKIN - raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 1100m. Weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner.

Trld,4bk inr 900,held up,off,tidy

I'M ROCKIN - held up final bend and early in the run home.

5th,soon prkd,1x1 1200,held up,good

I'M ROCKIN - held up final bend.

3wd,prkd,1x1,3bk 700,held up,good

I'M ROCKIN - raced keenly middle stages. Held up by a weakening runner final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

3bk otr-1x1,off tn,1-paced mid

4bk inr,1x1,3bk otr,off,flew mid

Up,trld-3bk inr,off,held up,tidy

I'M ROCKIN - held up early in the run home.