NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

9th otr,wd cvr 1100,ld 700,run down

A BETTER JACKALACK - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

Brk hopelessly early,pulled up

A BETTER JACKALACK - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Wd,3-bk otr,wd 500,bttld on solidly

A BETTER JACKALACK - paced roughly in the early stages.

Eased,wd cvr rear,chkd,prkd 950,fdd

A BETTER JACKALACK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Trainer S Thornley advised he would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

5-4th,up,led 1900,fght,hdd,fght

A BETTER JACKALACK - raced wide early.

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk tn,strong bid inr

A false start was declared when A BETTER JACKALACK broke in the score up, veered inwards and made contact with the running rail which broke requiring some remedial work. A BETTER JACKALACK was cleared to start after the veterinarian had viewed the gelding. Sent to the Unruly position by the Starter where the gelding will remain for future mobile starts.

4bk inr,waitd,no impact up inr

A BETTER JACKALACK - paced roughly in the early stages.

3-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,toughest

A BETTER JACKALACK - over-raced middle stages. Shifted out abruptly near the 1350m before being taken forward three wide to cross to the parked position near the 1000m.

Eased,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,no bite

GEM N EM - over-raced early stages.

Made ld,trld 1150,thru,whacked away

5th pegs,4-bk,held up,off,slick mid

GEM N EM - held up final bend and early in the run home.

Trld-4bk inr,battling tn,weakened

GEM N EM - weakened final bend.

Soon prkd,1x1 950,off,honest wd

GEM N EM - paced roughly for a distance passing the 400m.

Brk,3bk inr,waitd,held up,sound

GEM N EM - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

Prkd,3bk otr 1600,askd tn,battld

AVENGER - held up by a weakening runner passing the 600m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver R May defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 125m checking GEM N EM (C Dalgety). After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $300.

Chkd,10th otr,rear 600,never a hope

GEM N EM - checked by an outside runner at the start. Weakened early in the run home.

Made ld,trld 1400,thru,outfinished

Quicky to ld,dictated,kicked,lasted

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 650,chall,tough

5bk otr,thru mid tn,tried hard wd

MOTOR MOUTH - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C Sharpe. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.

10th,6-bk inr,5-bk,held up,bt slows

There was a delay to the start due to MOTOR MOUTH becoming fractious and rearing on several occasions. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the horse will remain for future standing starts.

1x1,prkd 2100,cvr 1100,stout in mid

MOTOR MOUTH - driver S Iremonger reported the gelding had hung outwards in the run home causing him difficulty when attempting to improve into the passing lane.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,couldn't stick

MOTOR MOUTH - weakened final bend.

4bk otr,5bk 800,3-4wd cvr tn,sound

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd,cvr,wd 400,steady

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hung inwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with FOVEAUX GAMBLER despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1400m. After questioning drivers B Wilmott (GOORAMBAT ART), D Roberts (MOTOR MOUTH), A Edge (OFF THE EDGE) and reviewing the replays, it was established MOTOR MOUTH had shifted wider before GOORAMBAT ART reached its sulky wheel. It was also confirmed OFF THE EDGE moved outwards behind MOTOR MOUTH while racing to the inside of GOORAMBAT ART without forcing that runner wider. After considering the drivers' explanations, Stewards concluded no breach of the Push Out Rule had occurred and took no further action.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,chased boldly

Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 19 April MOTOR MOUTH has been treated for stomach ulcers since last racing.

Gate spd,ld,trld,off 250,steady mid

7th otr,3-bk,4-bk,rear top,no spark

1x1,3-bk 1300,wd cvr 700,trld,stout

APATCHOFGOLD - over-raced middle stages.

Ld out,trld,off,ld 1400,hdd,rallied

APATCHOFGOLD - driver J Curtin accidentally dropped his whip early in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1600,off,chased boldly

Brk,1x1,3-bk 1150,wd 450,fght well

APATCHOFGOLD - tangled away.

5th otr,1x1,wd 400,couldn't quicken

3bk inr,4bk 800,off,1x1,3wd cvr,gd

APATCHOFGOLD - driver J Curtin advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Nice trip otr,wd 400,strong,denied

Brk,5th,prkd 1700,ld 250,reeled in

APATCHOFGOLD - broke at the start and shifted up the track briefly hampering an outside runner.

Nice trip otr,peeled,bttld away gap

APATCHOFGOLD - over-raced early stages.

4th inr,3-bk 2300,fght solidly mrks

APATCHOFGOLD - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin reported he did not activate gear as a consequence.

3wd,up,prkd 1600,up,fading 500

OFF THE EDGE - weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver A Edge advised that despite the gelding having to work hard through the middle stages in the parked position he had been disappointed with the effort. Mr Edge was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion near the 1100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Mr Edge advised he will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

5th,4-bk inr,off,wdst tn,bttld away

GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hung inwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with FOVEAUX GAMBLER despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1400m. After questioning drivers B Wilmott (GOORAMBAT ART), D Roberts (MOTOR MOUTH), A Edge (OFF THE EDGE) and reviewing the replays, it was established MOTOR MOUTH had shifted wider before GOORAMBAT ART reached its sulky wheel. It was also confirmed OFF THE EDGE moved outwards behind MOTOR MOUTH while racing to the inside of GOORAMBAT ART without forcing that runner wider. After considering the drivers' explanations, Stewards concluded no breach of the Push Out Rule had occurred and took no further action.

Eased,7th inr,off,wd cvr 550,strong

OFF THE EDGE - hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

9th,6bk inr,rear tn,1-paced

OFF THE EDGE - raced wide early.

1x1-3bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound mid-wd

OFF THE EDGE - held up leaving the final bend.

Prkd,1x1 1700,off,useful mid

3bk otr,4bk 900,3-4wd tn,honest

OFF THE EDGE - over-raced middle stages.

4-3bk otr,3wd tn,imprvd,peaked

7-6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,paddld wd

Eased,4bk otr,hookd wdst,smart

OFF THE EDGE - out of position at the start. Driver C Wigg was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Raced wide from the 600m.

Bk otr,drag up 600,pouncd strgt

7th otr,wd,prkd 1350,ld top,run dwn

8th otr,6-bk,wd rear 600,plggd clsr

SANTANNA MACH - hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.

Brk,11th otr,4-bk top,never rtan on

4bk otr,up,prkd 800,fght very hard

1x1,3-bk 1600,wd top,ran on nicely

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 400,steady

7th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 700,no pick-up

SANTANNA MACH - raced wide from the 700m.

4-5bk inr,waited,off tn,steady mid

Trld,3-bk 1050,off,bttld on,no gaps

SANTANNA MACH - held up over the concluding stages.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,fght on nicely

Esed,rear inr,never worked into it

Up,prkd,ld 2000,kickd,held on best

Led,trld 2000,urgd 400,waitd,fair

BRANDI SNAPP - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

Slow,10th,4bk otr,steady bid wd

BRANDI SNAPP - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.

Slow,6bk otr,prkd 1400,brave str

Eased,3-4bk inr,held up,smart inr

BRANDI SNAPP - held up early in the run home.

Soon prkd,no cvr,kept trying mid

Eased,wd cvr rear bell,prkd,too big

12th otr,wd 1100,wd cvr,bttld away

LOVEYOURMOTHER - raced wide with cover from the 1100m.

3bk otr the trip,off,no pick-up wd

LOVEYOURMOTHER - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Rough,7th,3bk otr,wd,sound,rough

LOVEYOURMOTHER - broke briefly near the 50m and shifted ground outwards having to be steadied. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

3-4bk inr,held up,gd,lockd wheels

LOVEYOURMOTHER - over-raced middle stages. Locked wheels with KAIRAKI VEGAS near the 100m when both runners shifted ground marginally losing all chance.

4bk otr,imprvd,prkd,flat,brk 200

LOVEYOURMOTHER - broke near the 200m and shifted outwards abruptly checking trailing runners losing its chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Parkd,1x1,brk 800,detached

LOVEYOURMOTHER - lay inwards and broke passing the 900m hampering trailing runners losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Soon 1x1,hld up trn,nice wn clear

LOVEYOURMOTHER - held up early stages of the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1750,off,bttld on solidly

MOOSE MOROWSKI - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

Soon prkd,1x1 600,off,no dash mid

Eased,5bk inr,flat tn,wilted inr

MOOSE MOROWSKI - weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Prkd,1x1 1000,up,swept by,held best

MOOSE MOROWSKI - trainer R Todd advised Stewards the gelding has been treated for allergies since last racing.

6th,1x1 1200,3wd,up,pluggd inr

MOOSE MOROWSKI - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had hung badly throughout causing him difficulty.

Eased,4bk inr 1300,held up,sound

MOOSE MOROWSKI - raced wide early.

Eased,5bk inr,off rear tn,sound

MOOSE MOROWSKI - hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m. Held up by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.

Prkd,1x1,3bk 900,off,sound mid

MOOSE MOROWSKI - when questioned regarding the performance driver R Close reported in his opinion the gelding had failed to back up from its last start on Friday.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,3-bk,wd,ld,cut dwn

5th inr,4-bk 1600,off,whacked away

6th inr,5-bk 1700,held up,not in it

PLAYING WITH STARS - placed in restricted room by an outside runner after 150m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

3-4-5bk inr,4bk otr,bt slows wd

3bk otr,4bk 900,wd cvr,urgd,steady

PLAYING WITH STARS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Hill. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,3wd 600,wiltd

PLAYING WITH STARS - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Hill advised that despite working hard early he was still slightly disappointed with the effort.

Gun run inr,thru lane,did best late

1x1,prkd,ld 1200,joind,hdd tn,fght

PLAYING WITH STARS - trainer T Bagrie admitted a breach of Rule 865(2) in that he presented the mare to race without the notified blinds which were affixed prior to the start. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off top,held up,plggd

MOONLITE BLOOD - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Slow,3bk otr,off,warmd up wdst

MOONLITE BLOOD - broke at the start losing ground.

4th,3bk inr,waited,sound up inr

MOONLITE BLOOD - held up early in the run home.

Led,trld 1700,held up,thru,sound

MOONLITE BLOOD - over-raced middle stages.

3wd,rear inr,5bk otr,3wd cvr,honest

MOONLITE BLOOD - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 900m.

1x1-3bk otr,angld,strong bid mid

Slow,4-5-6bk inr,paddling by tn

MOONLITE BLOOD - over-raced and had to be steadied after becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of KATHERINE near the 900m. Weakened final bend.

3-4wd,1x1 1400,waited,battld str

MOONLITE BLOOD - hampered near the 1650m. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1300m.

Bk otr,3w train,only batld

Bk otr,last,3w drag 700,tidy fin

MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY - over-raced middle stages.

Bk otr,weaved 400,ran on fairly

Last,always at rear,no impression

MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY - paced roughly at stages throughout.

Into 1x1,prkd,ld 1400,hdd 600,stppd

MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY - broke early in the score up losing ground however was in position at the start. Weakened from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Holmes advised the filly had over-raced in the score up and had worked hard in the early stages to obtain the lead. Mr Holmes added the filly had continued to over-race with the effort taking its toll over the concluding stages. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Last,3w,parkd 600,folded up

MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY - pre-race warmed. Weakened rounding the final bend.

7-8bk otr,flat 400,inr tn,plain

MARYANNE GOLIGHTLY - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Holmes was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

Mid-bk otr,follwd 1x1,chargd by

Brk early,rear inr,off,passed slows

FLYING FOR ME - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Eased,wd cvr rear 1300,wdr,no extra

FLYING FOR ME - over-raced early stages.

3wd,prkd 1700,fght 400,felt pinch

FLYING FOR ME - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer D Reardon.

Brk run-up,trld,3-bk,1x1,prkd,faded

FLYING FOR ME - broke late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened in the run home.

3-bk inr,up prkd 950,ld 400,ran clr

FLYING FOR ME - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer D Reardon advised the gelding had raced wide throughout at its last start which was its first run back from a spell and had received an economical run today.

Eased,3wd cvr,postd 700,battled str

FLYING FOR ME - raced wide throughout.

3-5bk inr,1x1 600,tiring by tn

FLYING FOR ME - over-raced early and middle stages.

3-4bk otr,up,prkd 700,led,cght 70

5bk otr,up,prkd,ld tn,brave,nabbd