NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

3bk inr,4bk 1200,off,smart mid

3rd,3bk inr,1x1 tn,unwound best

1x1,prkd,ld 1400,brave,nabbd 20

Led,trld 1600,2nd tn,wilted

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

Soon 1x1,up 3wd tn,one-paced mid

5th,1x1,prkd 1500,askd tn,fght,fdd

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,thru,brk 250

PRACTICAL MAGIC - tangled away. Broke near the 250m and continued on in a break despite the efforts of driver B Orange.

Up,ld 2000,kickd clr tn,too easy

Ld,trld,ld 1600,brief fght,hdd 100

Trld-3bk inr,off,prkd 1000,gritty

PRACTICAL MAGIC - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Last,bk otr,dragup 500,brk trn,flew

PRACTICAL MAGIC - broke racing over the crossing passing the 1600m losing ground. Broke again near the 300m before settling. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation during the running.

Slow,8th,3wd cvr,prkd,ld tn,swampd

PRACTICAL MAGIC - over-raced middle stages.

Soon trld,thru,brief ld 150,hdd

Led,trld 2100,thru,whackd away inr

1x1,3bk otr,1x1 800,dashd,almost

SONOMA TYRON - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m.

Trld-3bk inr,waited tn,fair up inr

Brk,6bk inr,buried tn,imprvd inr

SONOMA TYRON - broke at the start losing ground.

6th,mid otr,3w train 800,battld

4-5bk inr,4bk otr,held up,solid mid

GEORGE ELIOT - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver T Grant. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Struck the sulky wheel of BUFFY NORTHSTAINS near the 600m when shifting ground outwards and trotted roughly losing ground. Mr Grant admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident when shifting ground. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250. Held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home. Came together with MARKTHEWARRIOR near the 100m.

3-4bk inr,off tn,held up,handy 100

GEORGE ELIOT - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk,5-4bk inr,off,warmed up wd

GEORGE ELIOT - broke briefly at the start.

Slow,7bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght,faded

GEORGE ELIOT - hampered and dictated inwards checking an inside runner shortly after the start.

6bk otr-5bk inr,off,strong mid

GEORGE ELIOT - Stewards questioned driver T Grant regarding his apparent lack of vigour in the run home and after hearing his explanation Stewards issued a charge under Rule 868(2) alleging that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible finishing place by failing to show sufficient vigour in the run home. Mr Grant advised he would be defending the charge and the hearing was adjourned sine die by the Adjudicative Committee.

7th,5-3bk otr,3wd 800,off,steady

GEORGE ELIOT - raced three wide without cover from the 800m.

Slow,7bk otr,wdst rear tn,handy wd

GRETTYMAC - slow to begin.

Rear,6bk inr,7bk,held up,tidy at bk

GRETTYMAC - fractious prior to the start and began awkwardly.

6-7th,6bk inr,off,imprvd from bk

5-6bk inr,flat tn,no impact inr

GRETTYMAC - lay in and struck a track marker which was dislodged near the 1500m.

6bk otr,3-6wd tn,unleashd wd,just

4-5bk inr the trip,4bk tn,handy inr

Slow,7th,3bk otr,inr tn,flew inr

MUSCLE SASS - slow to begin.

Slow,6bk otr,3wd cvr,imprvd inr

MUSCLE SASS - slow away and settled at the rear several lengths of the field due to the fast early sectionals. Regained contact with the field approaching the 1600m.

Slow,8bk otr,rear inr tn,brk

MUSCLE SASS - broke near the 300m losing its chance.

5-4bk otr,3wd cvr,warmed up wd

MUSCLE SASS - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver S O'Reilly advised she sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.

5th,4-5bk inr,3wd cvr tn,good at bk

4th,trld-3bk inr,4bk,off,imprvd mid

MISSALYSSA - held up rounding the final bend.

5th,5bk inr,held up wd,cheeky wd

MIXED FAITH - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking a track marker. Held up final bend. Trotted roughly and broke just prior to the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(5) against 2nd placing being awarded alleging the gelding was lapped on by AROHA KENNY, THE BLOSS and MISSALYSSA at the finish. After viewing the replays driver B Williamson did not contest the protest and MIXED FAITH was relegated to 5th placing by the Stewards.

3-4bk inr,off tn,steady up inr

MISSALYSSA - connections advised the mare has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing.

6-5bk otr,up,prkd 1100,fading tn

4-3bk otr,brk 1500,honest at bk

MISSALYSSA - broke racing over the crossing near the 1500m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Up,ld,trld 1200,thru,led,cght 50

4th,4bk inr,held up tn,bt slows

MARTHA STUART - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend. Held up early in the run home.

Brk start,last otr,detachd,battld

MARTHA STUART - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Trld-4bk inr 1900,off 3bk otr,sound

MARTHA STUART - had to be steadied near the 2000m after a slight easing of the pace. Over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend and early in the run home.

Brk,6bk inr,4bk otr,struggling tn

MARTHA STUART - began awkwardly. Weakened leaving the final bend.

3bk otr,brief 3wd 500,flat,chkd,brk

THE BLOSS - weakened final bend. Checked and broke near the 150m when an inside runner shifted outwards.

Soon ld,joind tn,bested,honest fght

CODY BANNER - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Authorisation of 3rd placing being awarded to THE BLOSS was withheld after driver M Williamson (CODY BANNER) placed 4th, wished to view the replays of the run home and after doing so did not wish to proceed with a protest.

Up,ld 2200,trld 1700,flat tn,steady

Ld,trld 2000,thru tn,dashd,nabbd

MIXED FAITH - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking a track marker. Held up final bend. Trotted roughly and broke just prior to the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(5) against 2nd placing being awarded alleging the gelding was lapped on by AROHA KENNY, THE BLOSS and MISSALYSSA at the finish. After viewing the replays driver B Williamson did not contest the protest and MIXED FAITH was relegated to 5th placing by the Stewards.

Prkd,1x1 1000-4bk,distant in str

THE BLOSS - over-raced middle stages.

4bk otr,sent wdst tn,unleashd wd

5-4bk otr,5bk 1200,chased well wd

11th,5-6bk otr,3wd 600,brk,plggd

PAIGE - broke leaving the final bend losing its chance.

Bk otr,angld trn,steady wide

PAIGE - broke at the start losing ground.

Trld-3bk inr,weaved,stylish

PAIGE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,to 1x1 tn,solid mid

8th,4bk otr,wd rear tn,bt slows

1x1,up tn,chased gamely mid

Led-4bk inr 2500,held up tn,wilted

Led,trld 1400,took lane,honest inr

Soon trld,waitd,off,workd closer

Ld,trld,3bk 1700,angld out,sound

16th,3wd 1300,postd,gone by 400

EUROSTYLE - raced wide from the 1400m. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of muscle tie up and soreness in the right hind leg. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

3wd,prkd 1200,took over tn,easy

EUROSTYLE - raced wide early.

Prkd,no cvr,up,ld 550,so very brave

Slow,3rd,to trl 400,held up,handy

5bk otr,3wd cvr,flat tn,weakend out

EUROSTYLE - weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Butt reported in her opinion the mare had not backed up after racing on Friday night at Addington. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4-5th,prkd 1400,took over best tn

6th,dist prkd,1x1 1500,brk tn

SUNNYS SISTER - broke near the 350m losing all chance.

Rear of bunch,wd cvr bell,wdst,fair

SUNNYS SISTER - when questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn stated that the race had not been run to suit as he had been forced four and five wide when attempting to improve down the back straight the final time, but had been satisfied with the manner in which the mare had finished on over the final stages.

6th otr,1x1 1450,off top,strong fin

Brk start,12th otr,wdst 10th,fin on

SUNNYS SISTER - broke at the start losing considerable ground. When questioned Driver J Dunn stated that the mare had got too far back in the running after having missed away at the start and that he felt it hadn't been a viable option to improve mid-race given the ground lost early.