NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Eased,4-5bk otr,angld wdr tn,sound

1x1,keen,3wd 650 & brk,lockd wheels

TREASURE COVE - paced roughly in the early stages. Broke after locking wheels with FRANCO LOMU near the 650m losing all chance. Driver T Williams defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly by shifting ground outwards near the 650m causing interference to FRANCO LOMU (B Orange) resulting in both runners locking wheels and losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Williams driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 12 June up to and including 21 June 2026 (3 days).

Led,trld,waited tn,thru,brk 150

TREASURE COVE - began awkwardly. Lay out rounding the final bend and when attempting to utilise the passing lane broke losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Blew the start,out of action after

TREASURE COVE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Won early ld duel,dictated,run down

Soon trail,only just missd lane

Trld-3bk inr,on retreat from 400

TREASURE COVE - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk,detachd,5-4bk inr,beaten by tn

TREASURE COVE - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1100m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Speared to ld,set terms,gathered in

Ld bid,trld 1400,held up,ok after

FRANCO LOMU - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson advised the gelding had lost momentum after being held up behind the weakening CRUNCHED.

4bk otr,3wd 700,chkd/lockd wheels

TREASURE COVE - paced roughly in the early stages. Broke after locking wheels with FRANCO LOMU near the 650m losing all chance. Driver T Williams defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly by shifting ground outwards near the 650m causing interference to FRANCO LOMU (B Orange) resulting in both runners locking wheels and losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Williams driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 12 June up to and including 21 June 2026 (3 days).

Trld,left in ld 1300,dictated,stoic

6-5th,prkd 1250,askd,fght,peakd

Wd,prkd,cvr 900,off,ran on stoutly

Gate spd,ld 1550,askd,fght,cght 100

Soon trld,waitd tn,just fair on inr

Held ld,set terms,swamped 200m out

Gt spd,trail,zipped up innr

Soon 3bk otr,angld,dashd home wd

TAUMUTU LAD - hung inwards in the run home having to be straightened.

6-7th,6bk inr,held up,weaved well

TAUMUTU LAD - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver S O'Reilly advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Eased,6bk otr,4bk 600,dashed wdst

Trld-3bk inr,trld tn,useful on inr

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,smart mid

TAUMUTU LAD - raced wide with cover from the 1050m.

Easd,7bk otr,3wd cvr rear,bold wd

5th,5-bk inr,off,3-bk otr,useful wd

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd 750,plggd away

TAUMUTU LAD - raced wide from the 700m.

Eased,10th otr,wdst rear tn,belated

11th otr,wd cvr rear top,stout late

TAUMUTU LAD - junior driver H Orange (assisted by Z Butcher) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.

Wd,ld,trld 2050,thru,fght on well

Speared to ld,hdd top,fght on well

Wd,eased,wd cvr 11th,wdr,bttld well

FLO MOTION - raced wide with cover throughout. Lay inwards in the run home.

Wd,up prkd 1650,ld 600,gobbled up

Prkd,into ld 1700,swamped 200m out

FLO MOTION - driver D Roberts was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Across to trail early,thru,best ibn

FLO MOTION - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver S Thornley advised the mare had worked hard at its last start to maintain the lead on a wet grass track with the effort taking its toll and had received an economical run tonight when saved for one run.

Held ld,dictated terms,hdd 200m out

Brk hopelessly early,pulled up

FLO MOTION - broke after 200m hampering trailing runners losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Brk early,rear inr,off,never ran on

FLO MOTION - broke shortly after the start checking inside and trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Wd,up prkd 1300,outkicked in str

FLO MOTION - raced wide early.

Wd bk of mid,posted,whacked away

WHYAMIHERE - raced wide throughout.

Eased,5-4bk otr,well bk tn,battld

WHYAMIHERE - lay in when attempting to progress three wide near the 900m having to be steadied. Driver C DeFilippi was issued a warning for using his whip on a runner out of contention.

5th otr,1x1 600,3-bk,solid thru mid

3bk otr,4bk 1300,well bk tn,steady

WHYAMIHERE - briefly crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend.

3bk inr,4bk 950,off tn,steady mid

WHYAMIHERE - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.

1x1-3bk otr,waitd,inr tn,steady inr

Eased,5bk otr,3wd 450,steady wd

WHYAMIHERE - raced wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Curtin advised the gelding may be better suited to racing on all weather tracks.

Parkd,1x1,out trn,handy bid

Gate spd,ld 1550,trld 500,slippery

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 400,no pick-up

DREAM BOYZ - held up early in the run home.

4th inr,4-bk 800,failed to stick on

1x1,left prkd 1500,couldn't kick on

Gun run mrks,off,upper hand post

VERA GRACE - lay out under pressure entering the home straight and shifted up the track near the 75m despite the efforts of driver A Poutama, momentarily hampering DREAM BOYZ. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. Mr Poutama advised the filly had hung throughout.

Eased,6th otr,1x1,wd 400,bttld away

Sped to ld,claimed tn,fdd,flat tyre

DREAM BOYZ - weakened leaving the final bend. Driver T Williams reported a sulky tyre deflated during the running.

5 & 6-bk mrks,off,whacked away gap

Gun run mrks,thru,whacked away gap

DREAM BOYZ - driver J Dunn advised he did not release the hopple shorteners due to the gelding pacing well today after having a history of pacing roughly when the shorteners have been released in previous starts.

8th otr,4-bk 1300,wd top,no pick-up

DREAM BOYZ - hung inwards and paced roughly in the run home.

10th,6-bk inr,off,wdst top,bt slws

12th otr,held up,11th top,no pickup

10th otr,4-bk 1150,wd cvr 600,plggd

4-5pegs,flat turn.batld innr

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,outkicked

Easd,5bk otr,up 5wd tn,useful wd

HERE COMES MARTY - raced wide final bend.

4-bk mrks,off 500,angled,punishing

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

4bk otr,chkd 600,steady up inr

POISON IVY - over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover for a distance passing the 1400m. Continued to over-race placing driver O Thornley in some difficulty and as a result made contact with the back of the sulky of LARISSA BEAUDIENE and broke before falling near the 600m dislodging driver O Thornley checking SHADOW CREEK, HERE COMES MARTY, DOVER TERRACE and JOHN STEWART with driver M Williamson being dislodged from the sulky of JOHN STEWART. POISON IVY escaped driverless before being recaptured and was transported from the track in the Horse Ambulance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a head injury with the mare being treated before being referred to the Canterbury Equine Clinic for further assessment. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before resuming. Driver O Thornley was examined by St John personnel and cleared of injury to fulfill her remaining driving engagement.

9th otr,wd cvr 400,plggd,tyre prob.

HERE COMES MARTY - driver R Close reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in the early stages with the tyre and tube coming off the rim.

Made ld,trld 1050,angled top,chased

STAR ON THE ROCKS - shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning.

Held ld,hassld,swamped 200,fdd

3bk otr,sent 3wd 600,fght,faded

STAR ON THE ROCKS - raced wide from the 700m.

Speared to ld,set terms,gunned down

5th inr,5-bk bell,off 400,bold wdst

STAR ON THE ROCKS - lay inwards in the run home having to be corrected by driver S Thornley.

Eased,rear,5bk inr,flat tn,honest

8th otr,wd 1300,prkd,jostled,wilted

There was a delay to the start due to STAR ON THE ROCKS being fractious with all runners being turned out of line. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Ld,trld 2000,3-bk,plggd,flat tyre

STAR ON THE ROCKS - driver S Thornley reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre racing into the first bend.

Sped to ld,taken on 1000,hdd,wilted

STAR ON THE ROCKS - weakened leaving the final bend.

Gate spd,ld 1800-tn,hdd tn,tired

STAR ON THE ROCKS - paced roughly in the early stages having to be steadied.

Tight/brk 2300,distanced after

SARGENT HENRY - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Brk on dispatch,distant,pulled up

SARGENT HENRY - broke shortly after the start hampering inside runners losing all chance and was retired from the race. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Brk early wd in mid,pulled up

SARGENT HENRY - broke near the 1700m losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Trld-3bk inr,waited,very plain inr

SARGENT HENRY - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,chkd,brk rear 1400,not a hope

TIMES LIKE THESE - over-raced when there was a slight easing of the pace near the 1400m resulting in the trailing SARGENT HENRY being checked losing ground.

6bk otr,wdst rear tn,whackd away

3wd,7bk otr,6bk inr,no threat inr

SARGENT HENRY - raced wide early.

5th,prkd,4bk inr,flat tn,wilted 300

SARGENT HENRY - weakened final bend.