NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Very slow,6-5bk inr,held up,sound

The start was aborted when Starter R Donnelly was not satisfied with the manner in which the horses had addressed the barrier after NOAH MAGNIFIC had been fractious causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

1x1-3bk otr,1x1 600,off,dashd wd

The field was then turned away to reassemble due to a gear issue with NOAH MAGNIFIC.

3rd,3bk inr,held up,thru,brk 100

NOAH MAGNIFIC - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Broke over the concluding stages.

Brk,6bk inr 1700,thru,battld inr

NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke at the start losing ground. Driver S Thornley reported the mare had lay inwards throughout.

Found 1x1,3wd 550,ld 400,smartest

3-4bk inr,1x1 700,3rd tn,smart mid

Fractious,prkd,3bk inr,pluggd inr

THE RIVER BOY - reared prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3wd,6bk otr,wdst rear,battld

THE RIVER BOY - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised that after settling at the rear of the field he was reluctant to improve three wide without cover through the middle stages and was unable to make up any ground from this position over the concluding stages due to the fast closing sectionals. Mr Thornley added in his opinion the gelding is better suited when able to race on or close to the pace.

Out well,led,trail 1300,easy

5th,parkd bell,fght on gamely

THE RIVER BOY - trainer K Barron was issued with a warning after presenting the gelding with sliding blinds not notified.

Brk,detachd,7bk inr,drifted

SON OF PATRICK - broke briefly shortly after the start. Slow through the early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd,brk 1000,done

SON OF PATRICK - trainer M House was warned for failing to have the correct colours available. Broke near the 1000m losing all chance.

Brk,5bk otr,wdst tn,battld away

SON OF PATRICK - broke at the start losing ground.

Soon prkd,no cvr,asked tn,very good

4-5bk inr,buried tn,small imprv mid

Brk,8th,4-3bk otr,tight tn,steady

SON OF PATRICK - broke at the start losing ground.

4-5bk inr,4bk 600,held up to line

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.

1x1,3bk otr 500,strong chase mid

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

6th,prkd 1300,edgd closer,brave

Driver G O'Reilly (KD ROYALTY) admitted a breach of Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards near the 1100m forcing BUFFY NORTHSTAINS wider on the track. After hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Eased,4bk inr,waited,sound inr

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - held up final bend.

Eased,7th,4bk inr,off rear,tidy wd

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - held up final bend.

4th,1x1,prkd,3bk otr,off,honest wd

LUVAVICI - driver R Harrison was issued a warning for allowing her runner to strike the sulky wheel of BUFFY NORTHSTAINS near the 600m when shifting ground outwards. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.

5-4bk otr,3wd,ld 900,held them off

MAJOR CYCLONE - trotted roughly in the run home.

Slow,4bk inr,angld 200,tidy mid

MAJOR CYCLONE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver O Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Trotted roughly in the early and middle stages of the run home when held up for clear racing room.

7th,3bk otr 1100,off,unwound wd

9-8th,4bk otr,wd rear tn,useful wd

Soon 4pegs,off 450,only fair mid

4th,soon led,joind trn,dug in

Soon led,easy tempo,never in doubt

MAJESDIX - driver K Tomlinson reported that she did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Prkd,trld,3bk 1300,off,tite,no gaps

MAJESDIX - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver C Williamson advised she did not activate the sliding blinds or removable deafeners in consequence.

Led thrghout,kickd hard,nabd late

Led,trail 1800,tidy fin lane

Brk 2500,6bk inr,off rear,ok,brk

A FINE PATRICK - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Broke again passing the 50m.

Slow,5-4bk otr,wdst tn,smart wd

A FINE PATRICK - trotted roughly early stages. Again trotted roughly in the run home.

3-4bk otr,angld wd,chkd/brk tn

BRETT'S MATE - shifted outwards leaving the final bend briefly locking wheels with A FINE PATRICK which broke losing its chance. Stewards questioned drivers J Dunn (A FINE PATRICK) and K Cameron (BRETT'S MATE) regarding this matter where it was established that Mr Cameron had shifted outwards in a gradual and acceptable manner, however, A FINE PATRICK had hung inwards and proved difficult for Mr Dunn to shift wider on the track to accommodate the manoeuvre. After viewing the replays and considering both drivers explanation Stewards could not apportion blame on either driver and took the matter no further.

5bk otr,up,prkd 1100,fght,bravest

11th,5bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght bravely

Soon 5th,loomd 5th tn,unleashed

A FINE PATRICK - the boring pole was removed prior the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably.

Dist prkd,closer 800,felt pinch tn

PYRAMID MYSTIC - weakened final bend.

Soon brk,last,always at rear

PYRAMID MYSTIC - broke racing into the first bend losing considerable ground.

Out fast,led thrghout,faded str

PYRAMID MYSTIC - weakened leaving final bend.

Prkd,ld 1500,compounded 400

PYRAMID MYSTIC - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer M Williamson advised he will have the horse further examined by his Veterinarian in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

7th,1x1-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,smartest

3rd,rough 2500-2000,pulled up

IT'S SO EASY - trotted roughly over the early stages then paced racing into the first bend losing all chance. Driver P Davis reported the mare had lost a front shoe.

Led,trail,3bk,hld up 400,steady

Led,trld 2200,led tn,fght,hdd

IT'S SO EASY - tangled away. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

5th,4bk inr 900,off 450,tidy inr

3-4bk inr,off mid tn,waitd,imprvd

IT'S SO EASY - held up early in the run home.

Led,trld 1750,waitd,dashd best inr

5th,3bk inr,flat,held up,few gaps

CLYDE - began awkwardly. Hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

4bk inr,chkd,4bk,waited,battled inr

Trld,3bk inr 1800,held up,pluggd

Gate spd,ld 1750,fght hard,cght 100

ONE OVER DA LINE - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home and trotted roughly passing the 150m. Broke late in the run home and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging the gelding was lapped on at the finish by CLYDE, PAIGE and MAVIS JONES. After viewing the replays driver J Dunn did not contest the protest and ONE OVER DA LINE was relegated to 6th placing by the Stewards.

Gate spd,ld 1700,fght hard,cght

Up,led 2400,tackld 400,felt pinch

Up,ld 1800,joind,askd,hdd 150

Soon ld,trld,3bk 900,never lifted

Trld-3bk-6bk 1200,4bk otr,wd,sound

PRINCE TEKA - driver I Cameron was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Gate spd,ld,no peace,hdd by tn

PRINCE TEKA - driver I Cameron was warned for his lack of control when allowing his runner to shift outwards rounding the final bend.

1x1,up,prkd-3bk otr,off,pluggd wd

6th,3bk otr,prkd,1x1,off,steady mid

Broke start,always detatched

FORGIVENESS - broke at the start losing all chance.

7th,prkd 1900,up tn,too classy

5th,up,ld 1200,joind,hdd,fght back

Brk,12th,6bk inr,4bk tn,tight,tidy

FORGIVENESS - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend. Held up until late in the run home.

Slow,3bk otr-1x1,ld,kickd 400,comfy