NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Soon trld,stopping 1000,pulled up

CARBON - weakened from the 1000m hampering trailing runners and was retired from the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

Brk,8th,4bk otr,3wd 500,imprvd

CARBON - broke at the start losing ground.

3-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght,hdd 150

Bk otr,3w,postd bell,big effort

CARBON - raced three wide from the 1300m.

Made ld,softened up,hdd 150,kept on

7th otr,3-bk,wd top,strong,thwarted

Connections advised Stewards on 13 May that CARBON has had its fetlock treated since last racing.

8th otr,chkd,6th,1x1,off,strong bid

CARBON - checked by a breaking runner near the 1500m.

1x1,3-bk,wd 1000,prkd,too many guns

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,tried hard inr

Ld out,trld 1750,thru,strong effort

Nice trip otr,wd 400,closed stoutly

Prkd,ld,trld,3-bk 975m,stout on inr

4th inr,4-bk 1700,held up,solid gap

JUKEBOX GYPSY - shifted inwards after 150m placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

8th inr,4-bk,off,closed strongly wd

JUKEBOX GYPSY - held up early in the run home.

3rd inr,4-bk 1600,held up,tidy mrks

Soon 3bk inr,flat 350,1-paced inr

JUKEBOX GYPSY - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver G O'Reilly could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort.

3wd,prkd,ld,3bk inr,waitd,fair inr

JUKEBOX GYPSY - raced wide early.

Eased,wd cvr rear 600,5w top,strong

JUKEBOX GYPSY - driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning for failing to concede his position rounding the first bend when an outside runner attempted to ease him down the track.

Gt spd,led,solid tempo,too big

HE'S TOUGH - driver M Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners or activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Follwd 1x1,peeld 600,nice bid,green

HE'S TOUGH - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards leaving the final bend and at stages throughout the run home having to be straightened by driver B Williamson, who was spoken to for the manner he drove after the finish line.

Wd,prkd 2300,cvr bell,held up,bttld

HE'S TOUGH - held up early in the run home.

Soon ld,dictated terms,chopped down

Trld-3bk inr,waited,few gaps mid

NORMIE STEAD - locked wheels with HE'S TOUGH in the middle stages of the score up.

Eased,rear inr,10th tn,held up,tidy

HE'S TOUGH - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Quickly to ld,set terms,gunned down

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,useful up inr

Fired to ld,collared 450m,folded up

HE'S TOUGH - over-raced early stages. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.

Trld,3-bk 1300,held up,off,bold fin

HE'S TOUGH - held up early in the run home.

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,honest in gap

MOTOR MOUTH - driver R Close advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in the run home. Locked wheels briefly with an inside runner which shifted outwards near the 50m.

Ld out,3-bk 1550,bttld solidly mrks

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 650,chall,tough

5bk otr,thru mid tn,tried hard wd

MOTOR MOUTH - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C Sharpe. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.

10th,6-bk inr,5-bk,held up,bt slows

There was a delay to the start due to MOTOR MOUTH becoming fractious and rearing on several occasions. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the horse will remain for future standing starts.

1x1,prkd 2100,cvr 1100,stout in mid

MOTOR MOUTH - driver S Iremonger reported the gelding had hung outwards in the run home causing him difficulty when attempting to improve into the passing lane.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,couldn't stick

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened final bend.

4bk otr,5bk 800,3-4wd cvr tn,sound

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd,cvr,wd 400,steady

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hung inwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with FOVEAUX GAMBLER despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1400m. After questioning drivers B Wilmott (GOORAMBAT ART), D Roberts (MOTOR MOUTH), A Edge (OFF THE EDGE) and reviewing the replays, it was established MOTOR MOUTH had shifted wider before GOORAMBAT ART reached its sulky wheel. It was also confirmed OFF THE EDGE moved outwards behind MOTOR MOUTH while racing to the inside of GOORAMBAT ART without forcing that runner wider. After considering the drivers' explanations, Stewards concluded no breach of the Push Out Rule had occurred and took no further action.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,chased boldly

Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 19 April MOTOR MOUTH has been treated for stomach ulcers since last racing.

Led,trld,3bk 2000,off,solid,tight

SANTANNA MACH - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Prkd,ld,3-bk 2100,thru,no final zip

Nice trip otr,peeled top,strong fin

SANTANNA MACH - lay outwards in the run home.

Bk otr,drag up 600,pouncd strgt

7th otr,wd,prkd 1350,ld top,run dwn

8th otr,6-bk,wd rear 600,plggd clsr

SANTANNA MACH - hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.

Brk,11th otr,4-bk top,never rtan on

4bk otr,up,prkd 800,fght very hard

1x1,3-bk 1600,wd top,ran on nicely

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 400,steady

1x1,prkd 1350,held up 350,battld

SUPER FUND - placed in restricted room by an outside runner shortly after the start.

Parkd,1x1,1x2,trail,solid bid

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,too strong

Lovely trip mrks,thru,chased best

SUPER FUND - fractious prior to the start.

Up,led,trld 1200,waitd 400-tn,sound

SUPER FUND - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver R Close was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

3wd,4bk otr,4bk inr 400,imprvd inr

SUPER FUND - over-raced when racing wide early. Held up final bend. Placed in restricted room passing the 100m.

8th otr,wd cvr,prkd bell,bttld away

7th inr,4-bk 1550,thru 250,bold fin

4th,4-bk inr 1600,held up,tidy mrks

Trld,3-bk 1350,1x1 400,off,bold fin

SUPER FUND - shifted inwards passing the 100m briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver R Close was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,tried hard

Led,trld 2100,off,tried hard inr

Found 1x1,3wd 450,gritty mid

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - began awkwardly.

3wd,up,ld 2100,askd,swampd 150

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - broke briefly at the start. Raced wide early.

Eased,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,plggd

Slw,5th inr,4-bk,off,blkd,had more

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - held up final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

11th otr,wd cvr rear 550,bttld clsr

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,steady inr

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - held up leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the gelding would derive benefit from its first start back after a spell.

Into trail,off to ld 1400,reeled in

Speared to ld,set terms,too strong

Up,1x1,sent 3wd 400,fght gamely

Gate spd,ld,set terms,,fght hrd,hdd

3bk inr the trip,waitd,steady inr

6th otr,wd 1450,prkd bell,fght hard

4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,chased hard wd

3wd,prkd,1x1 1100,up tn,short bid

ACTION MAJOR - raced wide early and middle stages.

Trld-3bk inr,held up,sound inr

ACTION MAJOR - held up final bend.

Up,prkd,ld 1700,set terms,held best

Up,led,soft tempo,kickd,too easy

Gate spd,ld,set terms,run down 80

Gate spd,trld 1600,waitd,solid inr

ROCKINGOOD - trainer B Hill was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified removable deafeners.

Trld,3bk inr,held up 4bk tn,sound

A false start was declared when ROCKINGOOD broke just prior to the start hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver R May elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.

Wd,into ld 1250,dictated,reeled in

Up,led 1800,stackd thm up,held best

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced when racing in the parked position through the early and middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Stewards questioned driver C Ferguson regarding the tactics he adopted near the 900m when electing to shift down to the marker line as opposed to remaining in the one one position. Mr Ferguson explained that he felt that his best option was to shift inwards and follow ROCKINGOOD and DEADLINE who were both favoured runners rather than remain in the one out line following NICKEL AND DIME which had improved quickly to race in the parked position through the middle stages as this would have resulted in him having to improve wide on the final bend. After considering the matter, Stewards were satisfied that Mr Ferguson's tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Soon ld,set terms,fght hard,hdd 100

Prkd,ld 1500,hdd 200,fght on

4th,prkd 1500,no cvr,tiring 400

TOBY TOM B - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver O Thornley advised the gelding had not been suited by racing in the parked position.

Thru,trld-3bk inr,waitd,steady

TOBY TOM B - placed in restricted room by an outside runner shortly after the start. Shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning.

3rd,3bk inr,held up tn,no threat

TOBY TOM B - the near hind bandage came adrift during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be sufficiently taped with trainer K Barron deemed not to be at fault.

Gate spd,ld 1750,stackd them,comfy

Gate spd,trld,off,chased hard,missd

Trld,3-bk 1700,held up,belated mid

Trld-3bk inr,urgd 400,plain inr

TOBY TOM B - weakened leaving the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a slow recovery.

Trld the trip,thru,chased well inr

TOBY TOM B - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver S Thornley advised the gelding had over-raced at its previous start and had benefited from an economical run and a gear change with the addition of sliding blinds.

Thru,led-4bk inr,3bk otr,off,battld

TOBY TOM B - over-raced early and middle stages.

Ld,trld 1700,waitd,1-paced inr

TOBY TOM B - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru lane,outkickd

6th otr,3-bk bell,chkd 400m,bt slws

GEM N EM - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend losing ground.

7th otr,1x1,prkd 1900,outfinished

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,off,tidy mid

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

GEM N EM - over-raced early stages.

Made ld,trld 1150,thru,whacked away

5th pegs,4-bk,held up,off,slick mid

GEM N EM - held up final bend and early in the run home.

Trld-4bk inr,battling tn,weakened

GEM N EM - weakened final bend.

Soon prkd,1x1 950,off,honest wd

GEM N EM - paced roughly for a distance passing the 400m.

Brk,3bk inr,waitd,held up,sound

GEM N EM - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

1x1,3bk otr 800,wdst tn,got going

5th otr,1x1,prkd 1400,ld top,too gd

5th otr,1x1 1700,held up,off,strong

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,fght well

4bk otr,3-5wd tn,kept coming wd

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

9th otr,5-bk 1350,wd 700,ld,cut dwn

Wd,5-bk otr,wd 1100,prkd,faded out

ALMIGHTY CLEVER - raced wide early.

Eased,wd cvr rear 550,6w,stout fin

7th otr,wd 1300,prkd 800,stuck well

Brk early,tacked on,wdst rear,game

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.

1x1-3bk otr,shuffld,7bk,big from bk

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr top,strong wdr

Thru,prkd 2000,flat 500,faded back

MAJOR PERFORMER - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the mare had not been suited to racing in the parked position.

1x1,3bk otr 950,3wd tn,strong,hdd

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wdst top,strong

Wd,4th,3-bk inr,4-bk,off,tidy wdst

3-4bk inr,waited,short bid inr

Easd,6bk otr,3wd cvr to tn,honest

MAJOR PERFORMER - raced wide from the 1100m.

3-5bk otr,shuffled,got going wd

Brk badly start,pulld up after

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6L off start,never caught up

THE BETTOR MAJOR - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4bk inr,3bk otr 900,wdst tn,honest

THE BETTOR MAJOR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4-bk otr,3-bk 1600,wd 600,4w,too gd

THE BETTOR MAJOR - out of position at the start.

3bk otr the trip,off tn,tidy mid-wd

5th pegs,3-bk,off,bttld away wd out

NOT OVER - raced wide early and middle stages. Locked wheels briefly with THE BETTOR MAJOR near the 250m.

Last,3w,parkd bell,fght fairly

4-5bk inr,rear otr 600,warmd up

THE BETTOR MAJOR - hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 650m.

4 & 5-bk mrks,held up,whacked away

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