NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

4th pegs,3-bk bell,drifting 450 out

KERRALLY - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend.

5th inr,5-bk,1x1,3-bk,7th 800,faded

KERRALLY - weakened final bend.

Trppd wd thru'out,couldn't stick on

KERRALLY - connections advised Stewards the mare has been treated for a virus since last racing. Raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend.

Brk start,tacked on,wd,prkd,btn 800

KERRALLY - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Harrison advised the mare had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Brk,9th otr,4-bk,chkd 450,not in it

KERRALLY - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m. Trotted roughly final bend when weakening.

Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope

KERRALLY - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

4-3bk otr,3wd,prkd,felt pinch str

Slow,4bk otr,off rear,1-paced mid

KERRALLY - hampered by a breaking runner at the start then locked wheels with an outside runner shortly after, losing ground. Hampered again by a breaking runner racing into the first bend losing further ground.

4th,left prkd 1700,chased bravely

12th otr,6-bk,wd cvr bell,prkd,game

BILLY KIMBER - raced wider on the track near the 1900m when SIGNAL HILL shifted ground outwards. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule at this stage of the race, however after viewing replays it was that established that driver K Cameron (SIGNAL HILL) had commenced his movement outwards prior to BILLY KIMBER reaching his sulky wheel with no further action required. Raced wide with cover from the 1300m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Raced wide without cover from the 800m.

Blew the dispatch,tailed off,done

BILLY KIMBER - broke as the start was effected losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

8th otr,3-bk,3 & 4w top,closed hard

6-5th,prkd 1600,on retreat 450

BILLY KIMBER - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Thru,trld 1700,askd,chased gamely

SHEILA LAXON - co-trainers B & T White were issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to their sulky. Lay inwards when BILLY KIMBER shifted outwards near the 100m becoming awkwardly placed close to that runner's sulky.

Brk early 9th,rear inr,never showed

BILLY KIMBER - broke passing the 2100m losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

8th,brk 1800,forlorn chase after

BILLY KIMBER - broke after 150m losing all chance.

10th inr,4-bk top,held up,bold late

6th,1x1 1300,trld tn,did best inr

8th otr,4-bk,got going late in mid

11th otr,brk 2050,tacked on,bt slws

HARRIET'S MOMENT - over-raced early stages. Broke near the 2000m losing considerable ground.

5th,up,led 1800,fght,bested 100

HARRIET'S MOMENT - began awkwardly. Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Trotted roughly rounding the first bend. Lay outwards rounding the final bend and then shifted inwards near the 250m placing an inside runner in restricted room momentarily which struck a track marker. Driver R May was issued a warning.

1x1-3bk otr,4bk 800,3wd,fght wd

HARRIET'S MOMENT - over-raced middle stages.

Soon 3bk otr,up 3-4wd tn,dashed

4th,1x1 1500,up,tried hard wd

HARRIET'S MOMENT - over-raced middle stages. Raced greenly early in the run home and shifted outwards near the 150m forcing AMENDMENT wider on the track.

5th inr,prkd,cvr 1000,off,bold (dq)

HARRIET'S MOMENT - fractious prior to the start causing driver R May difficulty. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Mr May was issued a warning for half carting for a distance passing the 1600m. Lay inwards throughout the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 859(2) alleging the mare had started from the incorrect barrier position and in doing so gained an advantage. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr May the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and HARRIET'S MOMENT was disqualified.

Up,prkd,no cvr,brave,won dogfight

HE AINT FAKIN - driver G Minnucci was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.

Wd,ld 1550,kickd,very easy str

Up,led 2200,staying test,just grbbd

7th,4bk inr,4th 600,off,stout wd

Soon trld,waitd,thru,did best inr

Made ld,dictated terms,held nicely

DONNA'S BOY - lay outwards over the concluding stages.

Ld out,trld 2100,off,pounced,cut bk

Up,held ld,slippd clr 400,cght 50

Brk early 5th,tacked on,brk rear tn

DONNA'S BOY - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 1900m losing ground and the 400m losing all chance.

Slw,wd rear,prkd bell,stuck bravely

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,ran on in gap

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

3wd,5-6bk inr,off rear,battled

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

5th,3-bk inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,fght gap

Trld,3-bk 1600,held up,stout on inr

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - held up early in the run home.

5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1800,ld 200,stoic

Left prkd the trip,ld top,too slick

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - shifted outwards in the run home. Driver M Holbrough was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

5-6th,to 1x1 1600,cartd bk,battld

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Ld out then brk,tailed off,no hope

BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 5th top,stout

Thru,3bk otr,near rear tn,steady

1x1,left prkd 1150,jostled,outkickd

Brk on dispatch,didn't tack on

CROWN THE MOMENT - broke as the start was effected losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trld-5bk inr,off,3bk inr tn,sound

CROWN THE MOMENT - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 1500m. Again lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

9th pegs,6-bk 1200,bt slws on inr

Soon brk,out of commission after

CROWN THE MOMENT - broke at the start losing all chance.

5th,prkd,1x1 800,off,steady mid

7th otr,1x,1prkd,ld 850,kicked,easy

CROWN THE MOMENT - driver G Thornley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Trld,3-bk 1400,off top,stout effort

CROWN THE MOMENT - held up rounding the final bend.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1350,cvr,off,bold

Awkwd,5th inr,3-bk,fght nicely mrks

CROWN THE MOMENT - began awkwardly.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,pluggd inr

Gt spd,led thrghout,easd away

Pressd 2 lead,trail bell,best innr

3-4bk inr,5bk 850,held up,good inr

JORDAN ANNE - held up early in the run home.

4-5pegs,hld up 600,hld up trn,fair

JORDAN ANNE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

4th,off 500,ran on ok

3-4bk inr,held up,weaved well inr

JORDAN ANNE - held up early in the run home,

10th otr,4-bk,wd 500,ran on nicely

Gate spd,ld 1750,kickd,just grabbd

4bk inr-otr,3bk inr,off,trld,good

ONE OVER DA LINE - driver S Raitala was warned for the manner in which he drove rounding the first bend when failing to concede a position to YOSEMITE.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 850,waitd,big inr

4bk otr-1x1,3bk 700,up tn,dashd

Trld,brk 2200,3bk inr,off 400,good

ONE OVER DA LINE - broke near the 2200m 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.

Prkd,led 1800,joind tn,swallowd up

ONE OVER DA LINE - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised in his opinion the gelding had failed to back up from its previous start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3bk inr,held up,solid,brk,disqualfd

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.

11th pegs,6-bk bell,off,bt slows wd

7th inr,off,under pressure 600m out

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - weakened from the 600m. Broke near the 500m losing ground before settling and breaking again leaving the final bend losing all chance. Authorisation of the promoted 7th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation during the running.

Slow,9th,5-6bk inr,held up,imprvd

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - held up early in the run home.

9-8th,3-4bk otr,inr 500,battld inr

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages.

Trld-5bk inr,3bk otr-1x1,fair mid

5bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,gritty wd

10L off start,6bk inr,held up,ok

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Slow,3-4th,4bk inr,off,solid mid-wd

ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - trotted roughly early stages.

3wd cvr,postd,prkd 1100,wilted

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - held up rounding the final bend. Stewards questioned driver C DeFilippi regarding his decision to shift inwards at that stage of the race. Mr DeFilippi explained that he felt his runner was under pressure and therefore elected to obtain cover behind the favoured ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL, which was still travelling well at the time. He further stated that he was disappointed with the manner in which his horse finished the race. After considering Mr DeFilippi's explanation and reviewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied that his actions were not unreasonable under the circumstances and determined that no further action was warranted.

5th,1x1,brk,7th,1x1,3-bk,4w tn,game

BEVRON - held up final bend. Checked and broke near the 350m when placed in restricted room between ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL and the breaking GINAS MAJESTY losing all chance. Stewards will speak to driver R Crawford regarding this in the coming days.