NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

10th otr,5-bk,wd 600,wdr tn,up post

Ld out,trld 1400,chased stoutly gap

5th otr,1x1 1300,wd 450,chal,denied

WAIHEMO HANNAH - hampered by an inside runner in the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,up,prkd 550,ld,held on

WAIHEMO HANNAH - raced wide early. Awkwardly placed between WICKED ANNABELLA and BEVRON near the 1600m and struck the sulky wheel of BEVRON. Driver J MacDonald was issued a warning for the manner he drove at this stage. When assessing this Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.

Slow,13th,7-6bk otr,bt slows mid

3rd inr,3-bk bell,off top,bold late

8th,4bk otr 1600,shuffled,off,good

WAIHEMO HANNAH - held up final bend. Driver R Harrison accidentally dropped a rein for a short distance near the 700m.

Soon 3bk inr,waitd,edgd closr inr

Prkd,into ld 1400,dictated,ran away

Slw,6th otr,3-bk,keen,4w top,solid

TYRONS STRAPPING LAD - lay inwards early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the gelding had over-raced through the middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

Trld,brf lead,trld,flat tn,pluggd

TYRONS STRAPPING LAD - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m.

Brk,10th,5bk otr,3wd cvr,cheeky

TYRONS STRAPPING LAD - pre-race warmed. The anti choke device was removed prior to the start due to warming up unfavourably. Broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Prkd,ld,trld 1450,3-bk,chkd,no hope

TYRONS STRAPPING LAD - checked by a breaking runner near the 500m.

8th inr,off,4-bk otr,wd 550,no bite

TYRONS STRAPPING LAD - raced wide from the 600m.

Eased,3-bk otr,wd,prkd 850,outkickd

TYRONS STRAPPING LAD - when questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn advised that he was satisfied with the run given the midrace effort to reach the parked position but expected the gelding would derive benefit from the race.

2nd,off,ld 1600,kickd,too classy

TYRONS STRAPPING LAD - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Trld,3bk inr,held up,off,good,tight

Up,3rd,3bk inr,off tn,honest inr

ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - became awkwardly placed close to the back of EDWARD LONGSHANKS near the 1200m and broke briefly losing ground.

Up,trld 2300,waitd,kept coming inr

Led,held lead,kickd tn,held best

7th otr,3-bk 1800,wd cvr 350,strong

4th inr,4-bk 1500,failed to quicken

3-4-5bk inr,waited tn,offerd little

Up,prkd 1800,fght hard tn,hdd 150

10th otr,4-bk bell,5w top,stout fin

6bk inr,9bk otr,3wd,4bk otr,brk

TU TANGATA - raced wide from the 1200m. Broke near the 400m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion near the 500m. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Nairn's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 13 November up to and including 21 November 2025 (3 days).

Slow,detachd,brk 2000,distanced

TU TANGATA - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Brk badly,didn't settle,no threat

TU TANGATA - broke at the start and continued on in a break for a considerable distance despite the efforts of driver S Whatuira losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

9th otr,1x1 bell,peeled top,fght on

5L off start,5bk inr,off,brk 500

TU TANGATA - trotted roughly and broke near the 500m losing all chance.

9th,4-3bk otr,held up,dashd in gaps

TU TANGATA - held up final bend and early in the run home.

6bk otr,3wd cvr 800,unwound wdst

8th,6bk inr,4-5bk otr,flew up inr

TU TANGATA - held up final bend.

4-5th,to 1x1 1000,off,rattled home

TU TANGATA - trotted roughly final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1150,held up,off,ran on

THE ROYAL GAMBLE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

10th otr,3-bk bell,wd tn,bttld away

10th otr,4-bk bell,wd top,sound gap

5bk inr,6bk 1400,battled up inr

THE ROYAL GAMBLE - weakened final bend. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning for the manner he drove when shifting ground and crowding an inside runner rounding the final bend.

Slow,last,angld trn,md some grnd

THE ROYAL GAMBLE - trotted roughly for a distance passing the 2200m losing ground. Again trotted roughly rounding the final bend.

5-6bk inr,rear inr tn,honest up inr

THE ROYAL GAMBLE - trotted roughly final bend.

Brk,8th,1x1 1100,off,kept coming

THE ROYAL GAMBLE - broke at the start losing ground.

3bk inr,4bk 1600,4bk otr 700,ok

7-6-7th,1x1 1000,urgd tn,fght ok

THE ROYAL GAMBLE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

6th,1x1-3bk otr,3wd 600,solid mid

Rear inr,4bk otr-prkd,inr tn,imprvd

ALMIGHTY - out of position and crossed over prior to the start. Driver G Minnucci was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice. Held up final bend and lay inwards near the 300m striking track markers. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied ALMIGHTY had not gained any advantage by crossing over prior to the start.

Wd,5-bk otr 1600,wd 1000,prkd,wknd

ALMIGHTY - raced wide early.

4bk inr the trip,off 400,lackd gaps

ALMIGHTY - held up middle stages of the run home.

Up,ld,trld-4bk inr,off 400,good wd

Soon trail,ok up lane

3-4th,prkd 1000,gritty bid str

ALMIGHTY - hampered at the start. Driver J Cox reported the mare had cast both scalping boots during the running.

4th,off,prkd 1100,up,ld 150,nabbd

Trld,3bk inr 1600,held up,imprvd

Brk,detached,never tacked on

ALMIGHTY - broke at the start losing all chance.

3wd,up,led 1800,kickd,held well

ALMIGHTY - raced wide early.

Wd,6th otr,4-bk,held up,not a hope

5-6pegs,flat 600,detachd 500,out

TORQUAY STREET - raced wide early.

Chkd & lost driver early,pulled up

TORQUAY STREET - checked when trying to avoid a breaking runner shortly after the start with driver J Morrison being dislodged losing all chance. Mr Morrison was examined by St John personnel and cleared of injury to fulfil his remaining driving engagement.

Trld-3bk inr,waited,tried hard inr

Soon led,trail,nice bid innr

Led,trail,3bk,tidy when clear

3pegs,shffld bk inr,last,fair fin

TORQUAY STREET - required the assistance of Starting personnel prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Soon 1x1,1x2 bell,nice fin

Led & brk 2400,alway back after

KNOWING ME - switched to a pace and broke after 200m losing all chance.

Blew the start hopelessly,pulled up

KNOWING ME - broke at the start hampering trailing runners losing all chance.

Ld out,attckd,brk 1600,prkd,cvr,brk

KNOWING ME - broke passing the 1600m losing ground. Weakened from the 550m before breaking again near the 450m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Brk 1950,distanced afterwards

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

Up,led,trld 1200,brk 400,distanced

KNOWING ME - fractious prior to the start. Weakened final bend before breaking near the 400m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.

Brk,7th,4bk inr 1200,tiring tn

KNOWING ME - broke at the start losing ground. Lay inwards and weakened on the final bend.

Trld-4bk inr 1500,5th 400,unleashd

Up,soon ld,joind tn,fght back best

A false start was declared when THE RIVER BOY refused to take up its position and KNOWING ME charged the barrier strand. THE RIVER BOY was sent to the Unruly position for the restart where the gelding will remain for future standing starts. A warning was placed on the barrier record of KNOWING ME.

7th otr,3-bk,4w top,punishing fin

Wd,6-7bk otr,weaved 600,imprvd

RACHMANINOV - held up for a distance passing the 600m.

3-6bk inr,off 3wd cvr,tried hard

7-6th,prkd 1300,ld 550,held bravely

RACHMANINOV - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after starting at the Kaikoura meeting on Sunday and was cleared to start.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,1x1,off tn,bold

3wd,ld 1750,trld 850,askd,bestd

RACHMANINOV - raced wide early.

Soon 5bk otr,shuffled,steady mid

Up,1x1,prkd 1600,1x1 700,steady

Soon ld,set all terms,thwarted late

Soon ld,dictated,hdd 250,tried hard

Brk early,tacked on,rear inr,no zip

PYRAMID ROSE - broke after 200m hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 1200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Brk,detachd,7bk inr,warmd up wd

PYRAMID ROSE - broke late in the score up losing considerable ground. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver M Williamson who confirmed he had not been denied a fair start and the mare had broken free of interference. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Wd,made ld 2100,hdd top,no fight

Brk early wd in 12th,out of action

PYRAMID ROSE - broke after 200m losing all chance.

Wd 5th,prkd,ld 1750,hdd 650,folded

PYRAMID ROSE - weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. Trainer/driver M Williamson advised he will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

Brk 1900,never in touch after

PYRAMID ROSE - broke after 100m hampering an outside runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Wd,1x1,prkd 1400,ld 150m,too gritty

Brk early wd mid,no hope,pulled up

PYRAMID ROSE - broke after 200m losing all chance. Driver J Cox reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre after the mare had contacted its own sulky wheel when in a break.