NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Brk,prkd 1500-tn,off,tried hard mid

RENEGADE - restrained to take cover on the marker line through the early stages.

Cght prkd,no cvr,askd,fght gamely

Slow,7th,up,ld,trld 1200,faded tn

RENEGADE - broke at the start losing ground. Struck track markers rounding the final bend when weakening hampering a trailing runner. Driver B Butt was issued a warning. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Butt advised that despite having to work hard through the middle stages to improve his position he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3rd,up,led 1850-tn,fght,held on

RENEGADE - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages. Raced with the hopple shorteners not activated throughout. Stewards questioned Junior Driver S Hill regarding the non-activation of this item of gear. Mr Hill advised that he had inadvertently failed to activate the hopple shorteners during the running. Stewards issued Mr Hill with a warning after taking into account his explanation. In determining this course of action, Stewards were mindful that RENEGADE was the winner of the event and that the failure to activate the hopple shorteners did not materially disadvantage the gelding.

Brk,1x1 2400-tn,off tn,dashd,cght

RENEGADE - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

6th otr,1x1 1200,off,ran on stoutly

Cght prkd,no cvr,felt pinch from tn

RENEGADE - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.

8th,4-3-4bk otr,last tn,no fight

RENEGADE - broke briefly at the start before being checked by an outside runner with driver B Butt being unbalanced in the sulky. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1500m when RENEGADE briefly raced wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that the field had been racing loosely and DON'T STOP DREAMING (S Ottley) had shifted outwards prior to RENEGADE reaching its sulky wheel and no further action was required. Weakened early in the run home.

6th,prkd,1x1 1700,askd tn,battld

Soon prkd,duckd to trl 600,honest

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - over-raced middle stages. Raced in restricted room late in the run home.

Rear,6-bk inr,prkd 1400,ld 200,game

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - fractious prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4th inr,off,into ld 1450,too gritty

8bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,very staunch

Up,trld,off,ld,trld,thru,just there

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - raced inside a track marker racing into the first bend after being crowded by AMASS having to be restrained. Over-raced middle stages. Stewards questioned driver J Dunn regarding the tactics he adopted in the early stages. Mr Dunn advised that the horse had worked hard when attempting to hold the lead after the start and when being unable to do so felt his best option was to shift outwards rounding the first bend and obtain the lead from AMASS. Mr Dunn added he had then been challenged near the 1450m by SACETAS and was of the opinion that he would be better suited restraining his runner to receive cover rather than having to work hard again to maintain his position. After considering the matter, Stewards noted Mr Dunn's comments.

6th,prkd,1x1,chkd/brk 1100,done

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - checked and broke near the 1100m losing all chance.

4th,prkd,ld 2000,fght tn,held on

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - raced wide early. Hampered racing into the first bend when runners ahead locked wheels.

Led,trail,fair up innr

3rd,3bk inr,held up tn-150,handy

6th,3bk otr,6th tn,steady mid-wd

TACT MCLEOD - tangled away.

Brk brfly,bk,into 1x1,nice chase

BETTORS ANVIL - broke at the start losing ground.

3bk inr,1x1 1800,pulld up 1100

BETTORS ANVIL - weakened from the 1100m and was retired from the race shortly after. 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.

3rd,up,ld,3bk,prkd,trld,best inr

BETTORS ANVIL - raced greenly when leading on occasions through the middle stages.

Gate spd,ld 1450,trld 800,thru,ok

Connections advised Stewards on 29 July that BETTORS ANVIL has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing.

Soon trld,waitd tn,tried hard inr

4bk inr,held up 700,off,imprvd mid

Held ld,set terms,did it well

4th,to 1x1 400,off,clr tn,powerful

MARKETPLACE - driver C Ferguson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gate spd,led,set terms,won battle

Gate spd,ld,strong tempo,fght,cght

Gate spd,ld 1400,joind,fght,nabbd

Connections advised Stewards on 5 November that MARKETPLACE has had its joints treated since last racing.

Brk,5bk inr,1x1,up 3wd tn,no kick

MO'UNGA - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld-3bk inr,1x1 1100,off,handy mid

7th,3wd cvr,ld 1200,kickd,swampd 80

MO'UNGA - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

6th,wdst rear tn,warmed up wdst

MO'UNGA - when questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised he was satisfied with the gelding's effort given the 50 metre handicap and the fast closing sectionals.

9th,4-3bk otr,angld wd tn,unleashd

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd top,tidy fin

3rd,3bk inr 1100,held up tn,no gaps

MO'UNGA - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly leaving the final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Soon trld,3bk 1300,off 450,steady

Brk brfly,mid,parkd,game bid

IT'S TOUGH - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the films and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

4bk otr,up,prkd 1700,loomd,toughest

6th,to 1x1 1300,off,strong bid wd

Trld gap,3-bk 1000,1x1 500,off,easy

IT'S TOUGH - hampered at the start. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Trld,off,ld,trld,off,ld 1700,too gd

IT'S TOUGH - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Trld,up,ld 1800,set terms,fght,hdd

IT'S TOUGH - driver R Harrison was issued a warning for looking around unduly during the running.

Wrkd to ld 1350,kickd tn,too tough

4th,up,ld 1450,tackld 250,fght best

Wd cvr,posted bell,unable to stick

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed. Raced wide throughout. Weakened leaving the final turn.

8th otr,3-bk bell,wd 600,wdr,no fin

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed. Raced wide from the 600m.

Eased,3-bk otr,off,whacked away wd

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed.

6th otr,prkd,cvr 1550,off,fght well

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed.

Eased,7th otr,wd rear 400,no pickup

REPUBLICAN PARTY - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Dalgety advised that although the entire recorded strong closing sectionals, he was somewhat disappointed with the overall performance. Mr Dalgety further explained that the horse had not raced for approximately one month leading into the event and, in his opinion, would derive benefit from the outing.