NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

7-8bk otr,6bk inr,battled inr

MILLIES SENSATION - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2000m.

Ld out,attckd 1500,swamped 100m out

NO MERCY - pulled hard in the score up which resulted in the front line approaching the start at a faster rate than prescribed. Lay in near the 1450m and was unable to hold the back of the leader MILLIES SENSATION which enabled BEAUDIENE ROCKNROLL to shift down to fill the position. Lay in when weakening rounding the final turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver L Neal stated that she was disappointed with the effort even though the gelding was up in grade. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Wrkd to ld,trld 1500,thru,fght mrks

MILLIES SENSATION - over-raced middle stages.

7th otr,3-bk,4w tn,did best shadows

MILLIES SENSATION - when questioned regarding the improved performance Driver B Butcher advised that the mare had received an economical trip and was suited by the drop back in class.

4-5-4bk otr,chkd 1050 & pulld up

LORD MUDRICK - severely checked near the 1050m by a fallen runner with the gelding breaking and unbalancing driver C Butt and was retired from the race.

7-6bk otr,wd cvr tn,got going wd

5bk inr,buried,off,held up,steady

LORD MUDRICK - initially shifted outwards near the 150m when awkwardly placed behind the weakening KINK and then hung outwards hampering an outside runner. Driver C Butt was spoken to advisedly for the manner in which he drove at this stage. When assessing this Stewards took into account his horse had hung outwards when he attempted to take corrective action.

Soon trld,took lane,no extra inr

7bk otr,6bk inr tn,one-paced

3-4bk inr,held up,handy up inr

LORD MUDRICK - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly passing the 400m. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver C Butt advised the gelding had been suited to racing on the marker line and receiving an economical run throughout.

3bk inr,off 600,trld tn,fght well

Led,trld 1500,held up tn,off,dashd

Eased,7bk otr,6bk inr,cheeky inr

6th,3-4bk otr,3-5wd tn,handy wd

MILLWOOD GODDESS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1350m.

6-8bk otr,imprvd 1-off 700,steady

MILLWOOD GODDESS - trainer T Bagrie was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky. Hampered near the 1000m. Held up early in the run home.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,emergd,sound wd

MILLWOOD GODDESS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,thru,did best

6-7bk otr,3wd 800,fght,felt pinch

ITZ ALL FIRED UP - connections advised the gelding would be racing without front shoes. Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m.

10th,6bk otr,3wd,prkd,askd tn,brave

4-5bk otr,sent 3wd,up tn,gritty

ITZ ALL FIRED UP - raced ungenerously for a distance passing the 2000m.

Inr,7bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld,hdd 100

5th,1x1,clear tn,offered little

6-7bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,gritty,cght

PLAYING WITH STARS - raced wider on the track near the 1300m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule when PLAYING WITH STARS raced wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that driver K Cameron (STYLE COUNCIL) had commenced his outward movement prior to PLAYING WITH STARS reaching his sulky wheel and accordingly no further action was required.

3rd,prkd 2100,no cvr,tired tn

Trainer T Bagrie was issued a warning for not having the correct colours available for his stable runners PLAYING WITH STARS and HI HOPES.

9th,5bk otr,wd rear tn,bt slows

PLAYING WITH STARS - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the mare was unsuited by the tempo of the race.

5bk otr,prkd,1x1 1200,off,fair mid

PLAYING WITH STARS - hampered rounding the final bend.

3-4bk otr,up,prkd 1000,dug in,fdd

3bk otr,prkd 1800,ld 400,brave,cght

PLAYING WITH STARS - driver G Smith was warned for the manner he drove near the 1600m when crowding an inside runner.

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,one-paced mid

PENNY WEIGHT - hung outwards despite the efforts of driver J Cox and contacted the sulky wheel of SPIRITUAL BLISS near the 250m then broke hampering a trailing runner. Mr Cox advised the mare had been striking a knee during the running. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Trld the trip,held up tn,short bid

Led,trld 1000,off 300,useful mid

Soon prkd,1x1 800,3wd tn,tried hard

SPIRITUAL BLISS - raced wide early. Hampered near the 1800m. Briefly hampered over the concluding stages when PHILADELPHIA FILLY shifted inwards.

Eased,5bk inr,keen,handy up mrkrs

SPIRITUAL BLISS - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room at various stages of the run home. Driver S Ottley reported she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3wd cvr,up,1x1 700,off,solid mid

SPIRITED LOU - raced wide early and middle stages.

5-8bk inr,off rear 700,sound,tight

SPIRITED LOU - over-raced middle stages. Had to be steadied when there was an easing of the pace near the 1700m. Held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages. Driver K Butt advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

8th,4bk otr,angld wd,useful wdst

SPIRITED LOU - began awkwardly.

4bk otr the trip,4-5wd tn,one-paced

6th,to 1x1 1200,up tn,sprintd away

4th,prkd,no cvr,askd tn,stuck on ok

Trld,3bk 1200,held up,handy inr

3-4bk inr,3bk tn,honest up inr

7th,3bk otr 1000,flat tn,steady mid

1x1 the trip,up 3wd tn,battled

JOAN'S RISING STAR - trainer P Kerr was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the filly to race with sliding blinds which had not been notified.

Soon trld,trip to suit,no dash inr

Eased,5bk inr,off rear tn,steady

TOUCH N GO - over-raced middle stages.

4-3bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,brave,just

JAY R TOLKIEN - paced roughly in the early stages hampering outside runners. Hung outwards when leading from the 900m causing driver C Dalgety considerable difficulty. Locked wheels with TOUCH N GO late in the run home when continuing to hang outwards. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Mr Dalgety advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to racing next.

3bk inr,waited,thru,short bid inr

TOUCH N GO - held up early in the run home.

4bk inr,angld off wd tn,handy wd

4-5bk otr,3wd,1x1 800,fading tn

8-7-6bk otr,last tn,bt slows mid

THE BETTOR MAJOR - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

Eased,8bk otr,3wd cvr,honest wdst

THE BETTOR MAJOR - slow through the middle stages and lost contact with the body of the field. Driver M Williamson reported the gelding had paced roughly through the early stages.

Last,3w train 800,steady bid

THE BETTOR MAJOR - raced wide from the 1000m.

Galloped score-up,puled up

THE BETTOR MAJOR - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Last,3w drag,postd 1000,fght ok

THE BETTOR MAJOR - raced wide from the 1100m.

3-4-3bk otr,inr tn,held up,imprvd

CEE WHO'S BETTOR - held up final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,good,tight

CEE WHO'S BETTOR - held up over the concluding stages.

3-4bk inr,held up tn-150,honest

CEE WHO'S BETTOR - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.

Trld,brk 1700,3bk inr,brk 800

CEE WHO'S BETTOR - paced roughly after 150m. Broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 800m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Gate spd,ld 1300,fght tn,bested 100

3wd cvr,prkd-4bk otr,battld out wd

FAST ACE - raced wide early.

Brk start,detachd,tackd on inr,tidy

FAST ACE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer R Cameron.

Brk start,detachd,5bk otr,imprvd

FAST ACE - broke in the score up hampering a trailing runner and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer R Cameron.

Prkd,1x1 1100,rough 400,pluggd

FAST ACE - raced wide early. Paced roughly final bend losing ground when being forced wider on the track.