NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Bk otr,3w train,parkd,batld awy

HEIDSIECK - briefly locked sulky stays with BURNHAM GIRL racing into the first bend. Raced wide from the 1600m.

3-4bk inr,prkd 1200,tiring by tn

BURNHAM GIRL - weakened final bend.

Trld-3bk inr,off 400,chased hard

5bk otr,up,prkd 800,fght hardest

Broke dispatch,deep pegs,no go

BURNHAM GIRL - broke just prior to the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. A final warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Parkd,1x1 800,broke turn,out

BURNHAM GIRL - broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

Brk,7th,prkd 1100,fght gamely

BURNHAM GIRL - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

6th,1x1-3bk inr,inr tn,sound inr

SUGAR BABE - paced roughly after 150m. Held up final bend.

3-4bk inr,prkd 1200,gone by tn

SUGAR BABE - placed in restricted room by an outside runner racing into the first bend. Over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the filly had not been suited by racing in the parked position.

Thru,1x1,up 3wd 400,led,held well

SUGAR BABE - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly and shifted outwards near the 700m.

3bk inr,4bk 1000,off 5th tn,battld

Trld-3bk inr,off 500,sound bid mid

Eased,3bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,battld

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver O Thornley advised that after losing momentum near the 500m she was not disappointed with the effort of the gelding.

6th,1x1,prkd 1300,up,brave,hdd

5th,1x1 1400,3bk inr,off,honest

Prkd,3bk inr 1600,off tn,battled

Rough,5bk inr,off rear,imprvd mid

1x1-5bk otr,3wd 700,fair fght mid

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - raced wide from the 700m.

4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,brave,cght

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - broke briefly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Stewards will speak to driver C DeFilippi regarding this in the coming days.

1x1-3bk otr,off 3wd tn,short bid

CHALDON - hung inwards and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of DONTTELLTHEBOYS near the 500m having to be steadied. Checked by a breaking runner late in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,4-bk,failed to spark

Up,prkd 1700,flat tn,1-paced

STYLISH LUSTRE - over-raced early and middle stages.

4th inr,3-bk,off,trld 500,slick inr

Up,prkd,1x1 1200,cartd bk,sound

STYLISH LUSTRE - briefly placed in restricted room entering the first bend. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

7bk otr,3wd cvr,imprvd in mid

TACT TEVA - raced wide from the 1000m.

3wd,prkd,1x1,to trl 400,smart inr

TACT TEVA - hung inwards striking track markers final bend.

Gt spd,soon led,joind,fght well

TACT TEVA - lay inwards into the passing lane early in the run home having to be corrected by driver J Cox.

Parkd,soon led,easy,sped away

Soon 5bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd mid

Slow,4bk inr,3bk tn,honest inr

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Brk,6-5bk otr,angld wd tn,sound

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m.

5-8bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,fght,faded

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,tried hard

Led,trld 2100,off,tried hard inr

Found 1x1,3wd 450,gritty mid

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - began awkwardly.

3wd,up,ld 2100,askd,swampd 150

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - broke briefly at the start. Raced wide early.

Eased,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,plggd

Slw,5th inr,4-bk,off,blkd,had more

DELIGHTFUL DREAMS - held up final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,too sharp inr

Wd,prkd-3bk otr,off wd,smart wd

RIPTIDE - 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. Raced wide early.

5th,prkd,ld 1900,set terms,did best

Connections advised Stewards on 22 July that RIPTIDE has had its hock treated since last racing.

Trld-3bk inr,held up,smart up inr

RIPTIDE - paced roughly in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,wd 600,wdst,bt slows

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 650m. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised the gelding had been obliged to race wide on the final bend after being unable to improve in the middle stages due to the strong tempo and he was pleased with the effort.

Ld out,trld 1650,thru,breezed on by

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced middle stages.

Held ld,eyed 700m,responded bravely

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - lay outwards throughout the run home.

Soon prkd,3bk inr 750,waitd,sound

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - over-raced when racing in the parked position through the early and middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Stewards questioned driver C Ferguson regarding the tactics he adopted near the 900m when electing to shift down to the marker line as opposed to remaining in the one one position. Mr Ferguson explained that he felt that his best option was to shift inwards and follow ROCKINGOOD and DEADLINE who were both favoured runners rather than remain in the one out line following NICKEL AND DIME which had improved quickly to race in the parked position through the middle stages as this would have resulted in him having to improve wide on the final bend. After considering the matter, Stewards were satisfied that Mr Ferguson's tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

1x1,3bk otr 1100,chkd 500,bt slows

SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - raced greenly near the 450m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Wd,presssed to ld 1600,gunned down

DELIGHTFUL PEG - raced wide early.

Gt spd,led,train,easy up lane,green

DELIGHTFUL PEG - driver M Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to the filly pacing roughly in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,thru,brk 50

DELIGHTFUL PEG - broke briefly in the score up however was in position at the start. Held up early in the run home. Broke near the 50m checking a trailing runner losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

5th,3pegs,tidy innr,brk late

CHICAGO SKY - lay in near the 100m contacting the back legs of DELIGHTFUL PEG which had lay out simultaneously. A post-race veterinary examination including an endoscopic procedure revealed the filly to have some respiratory tract inflammation and a slow recovery. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Bk,into 1x1 bell,launchd 400,fght

1x1,3-bk 900,wd 700,closed boldly

DELIGHTFUL PEG - raced wide without cover from the 700m.

Rough,brk 1850,5bk inr,brk 700

DELIGHTFUL PEG - paced roughly and broke after 150m losing ground. Broke again near the 700m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

3bk otr,prkd 1300,led tn,very brave

BERRETTINI - driver R Close advised his wheel had been contacted late in the run home and deflated after the finish line.

Eased,3-5bk otr,wd rear tn,tidy wd

5th,prkd,1x1 1200,off tn,steady

Gate spd,tld,trld,waitd,honest inr

Up,ld,trld 1500,off,dashd,held best

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

Wd,5th otr 1500,wd 800,ld,too tough

CAPTAIN COOL - raced wide early.

1x1,to prkd 800,brave,bestd 50

CAPTAIN COOL - trainer K Newman was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without a number. Paced roughly late in the score up. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 850m. Junior driver K Newman (assisted by J Dunn) 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 suspended Mr Newman's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 24 January up to and including 6 February 2025 (4 days).

Brk,5th,1x1,up,2nd tn,fght,faded

CAPTAIN COOL - broke after 150m hampering outside runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Paced roughly final bend. Junior driver K Newman, who declined the assistance of a senior driver, admitted a charge under 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 replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Newman's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 January up to and including 24 January 2025 (2 days).

4th,4bk inr,prkd 1200,gone by 400

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. Driver C DeFilippi advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

3rd,3bk inr,held up tn,sound inr

SAMVASA - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home.

Prkd-4bk otr,3wd cvr 950,battld

SAMVASA - over-raced early and middle stages.

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 450,fght in gap

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,3bk otr,5bk 800,battling by 500

STYLE COUNCIL - shifted outwards near the 2200m forcing SAMVASA (J Curtin) to race wider on the track. Driver K Cameron admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

4bk inr,held up tn,lackd gaps

SAMVASA - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin advised the gelding had hung outwards in the run home causing him difficulty and he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr 800,flat,battled

1x1,3bk otr 850,urgd,crept closer

SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages.

3-4bk inr,1x1 1900,askd tn,no extra