NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Trld,3bk inr 2100,chkd tn,sound mid

BRETT'S MATE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 450m.

5-4th,brk,3wd,4bk otr,good wd

BRETT'S MATE - broke rounding the first bend losing ground.

Trld,3bk inr 1200,off tn,sound wd

4bk otr,5bk 1100,3wd cvr,handy wd

3bk otr,1x1 1200,prkd tn,too good

BRETT'S MATE - lay outwards in the run home and shifted up the track. Driver K Cameron was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

4th,prkd 1600,up,trld 500,off,brave

3bk inr,held up tn,off,solid wd

BRETT'S MATE - held up final bend. When questioned regarding his tactics near the 1200m driver K Cameron advised he was reluctant to shift outwards given that the horse racing in the parked position had worked hard in the early stages when unsuccessfully challenging for the lead and was concerned this horse would weaken resulting in him having to improve wide on the track. After considering his explanation, Stewards were satisfied his tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,ld top,untested

3rd,3-bk inr,4-bk,off,belated wdst

BRETT'S MATE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m.

4th,5-bk inr,prkd,cvr 1100,stuck on

6th,4bk inr 1100,thru,tidy,tight

Up,led,trld 1600,waitd,no kick inr

Gate spd,ld 1750,kickd,held well

Prkd,1x1 1100,3bk 800,off,steady

Up,ld bid,prkd 1400,askd tn,fght

FOUR WISE WOMEN - raced in restricted room after 100m when runners either side shifted ground marginally, locking stays with both HOLLY HIGHLANDER, which had been dictated inwards, and IT'S SO EASY, which shifted ground sharply after locking stays, resulting in the mare breaking and losing considerable ground. After hearing from drivers P Davis (IT'S SO EASY) and T Williams (FOUR WISE WOMEN) and reviewing the films, Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one horse or driver.

Up,ld,trld 1900,thru,honest inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for striking the final track marker prior to the passing lane.

3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,smart in mid

Wd,eased,6-bk otr,wd 650,bttld well

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - raced wide early. Raced wide from the 700m.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1500,hdd 150m out

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - trainer K Fairbairn was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without a number.

Trld,3-bk 1200,held up,sound on inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - held up early in the run home.

3rd,up,ld 1800,set terms,run down

9-8-9th,5bk otr,brk tn,imprvd

EL CONQUEROR - pre-race warmed. Broke rounding the first bend losing ground.

Led,trld 1200,waitd,honest inr

4th,3bk inr,waited,pluggd inr

Prkd,1x1 1300,3wd 550,honest

Soon trld,waitd,had chance inr

Gate spd,ld 1750,hassld,fght,hdd

Led,trld 1450,flat 500,no kick inr

8th inr,off,1x1,prkd,cvr 700,outfin

3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,imprvd

EL CONQUEROR - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 650m.

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk top,best late inr

SANDFLY BAY - trotted roughly late in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance driver S Tomlinson advised the mare had benefited from having its knees treated as previously notified and a change of shoeing since last racing.

9th,4-bk otr bell,failed to quicken

SANDFLY BAY - weakened in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,off,beat stragglers

4bk otr,wdr tn,held up,imprvd mid

SANDFLY BAY - held up early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised the filly had got too far back after starting from a 20m handicap however was still slightly disappointed with the effort.

Trail,shffld 4bk,angld wid,nice wrk

SANDFLY BAY - trainer B Negus reported the filly has had a knee and an infection treated since last racing.

Brk 2500,6bk inr,4bk otr,up,soared

SANDFLY BAY - broke after 100m hampering a trailing runner. Placed in restricted room momentarily near the 900m. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

3bk otr,loomd wd cvr tn,dashed

SANDFLY BAY - raced wide first bend.

Slow,6bk otr,chkd tn,miles back str

SANDFLY BAY - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised the filly had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Ld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,held up,smart

4-5th,5bk inr,4bk otr,wdst tn,plggd

Wd,easd,7bk otr-inr,battld inr

BULLIT TRAIN - raced wide early.

Soon 4bk inr,3bk tn,waitd,steady

BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Bk otr,followd 1x1,peeld 400,nice

1x1,brf prkd,1x1,up,ld 200,held on

BULLIT TRAIN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m.

9th,3bk otr,3wd off,hdd,chased

BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed.

Soft trip mrks,off top,outfinished

Into trail,3-bk 1900,stout fin mrks

8th,4bk inr,3bk otr,off,no xtra mid

BULLIT TRAIN - trotted roughly in the run home.

5th inr,5-bk,off,wd 9th 400,fght on

Brk,3bk otr 1100,wd cvr tn,smart

TU TANGATA - broke at the start losing ground. Lay in and trotted roughly near the 100m.

Soon 1x1,prkd 1600,askd,bestd 150

1x1,prkd,1x1 1100,held up tn,brk

TU TANGATA - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Prkd,1x1,pushd 3wd 650,fght gamely

TU TANGATA - driver P Nairn defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Nairn the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Nairn's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 23 May up to and including 6 June 2025 (4 days).

8th inr,5bk,off,wd cvr,imp inr,flew

TU TANGATA - Driver P Nairn reported that he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

4 & 5-bk mrks,4-bk 600,sound mrks

TU TANGATA - lay inwards contacting a track marker near the 900m.

Eased,rear otr,3 &4w cvr rear,sound

TU TANGATA - raced four wide with cover from the 600m then lay inwards rounding the final bend.

6th,1x1,4bk inr,off tn,tidy in mid

TU TANGATA - 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 several occasions in the run home. 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 April up to and including 30 April 2025 (5 days).

20L off start,distant,bt stragglers

TU TANGATA - slow to leave the pre-race formation at the restart and was back from the unruly position at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6th,1x1 1700,off,strong thru mid

5-6th,5bk inr,3bk otr,tried hard

PAIGE - trainer B Negus was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified sliding blinds.

5bk otr,up,prkd 1100,felt pinch

10th,5bk otr,3wd,1x1,held up,good

PAIGE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,loomed 3wd,smart

PAIGE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

5th,prkd,1x1 1200,off,solid mid

PAIGE - trotted roughly in the run home.

4-5bk inr,off 550,held up,honest

PAIGE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

3rd,4bk otr,1x1 1300,off,solid wd

8th,5bk inr,off rear tn,1-paced

PAIGE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.

4-5bk inr,4bk otr,hookd wd,pluggd

Trld-3bk inr,waited,did best inr

4-5bk inr,flat 700,lost touch 500

IT'S SO EASY - weakened final bend.

1x1,prkd 1200,up tn,kept digging

3wd,6bk otr,detached tn,bt slows

IT'S SO EASY - trotted roughly in the early stages when racing wide on the track. Weakened final bend.

3wd,prkd 1300,askd,fght hard,hdd

IT'S SO EASY - raced wide early.

Soon 3bk inr,waited tn,steady inr

IT'S SO EASY - locked stays with FOUR WISE WOMEN after 100m and when becoming detached, shifted ground abruptly making contact with an outside runner before breaking shortly after and losing ground.

Up,ld-3bk inr,chkd 600,battld

IT'S SO EASY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.

5th,rough 2400,6th,5-4bk inr,tired

IT'S SO EASY - switched to a pace after 100m losing ground. Weakened final bend.

3-4bk inr,held up,off,smart wdst

Wd,prkd,cvr 900,wd top,ld 200,tough

IT'S SO EASY - driver P Davis advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

3-4th,4bk inr,held up,angld,sound

TI AMO BELLE - trainer J Harrington was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 450m.

Ld,trld 2400,waitd,short bid inr

Slow,5bk inr,angld off tn & brk

TI AMO BELLE - connections advised the mare would be racing without front shoes. Slow over the early stages. Broke near the 250m losing its chance.

6-5bk otr,3wd cvr 500,no threat

Brk 2400,5-6bk inr,lost touch 600

TI AMO BELLE - broke after 150m losing ground. Weakened near the 600m.

Slow,9th,5bk inr,waitd,steady inr

9th,5bk inr,held up,steady mid

TI AMO BELLE - held up final bend. Driver W House's foot made contact with the hind leg of the mare early in the run home after activating the removable deafeners. After viewing the replays and speaking with Mr House, it was established that his right foot became entangled in the removable deafeners cord when attempting to activate them and when returning his foot to the sulky footrest, it had slipped and made accidental contact with the mare's hind leg. After considering all the evidence, Stewards determined no further action was warranted.

Slow,6bk inr,flat,whackd away inr

TI AMO BELLE - weakened final bend.

3bk inr,waited tn,thru,brk tn

TI AMO BELLE - broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.

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

Gate spd,ld,set terms,fght,cght 30

3bk inr,off 350,angld,smart wdst

3wd,prkd 1550,felt pinch from tn

THE ROYAL GAMBLE - trotted roughly shortly after the start. Raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised the gelding had worked too hard in the early stages with the effort taking its toll.

5th,prkd 2000,up,led tn,run down

6th,prkd 1500-400,led tn,fght,cght

THE ROYAL GAMBLE - trainer F Fletcher was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with the incorrect saddlecloth number.

3rd,trld,3-bk,4-bk,off,wdst tn,bold

8th,3bk otr-1x1,off,ld 200,held thm

LOVE WALKED IN - pre-race warmed. Briefly hampered when CORMORAN STRIKE lay outwards near the 150m.

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

3bk otr,4bk 1100,3-4wd tn,useful

Brk score-up,6bk otr,thru mid,tight

CORMORAN STRIKE - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up rounding the final bend and again late in the run home.

3rd,3bk inr,prkd 650,ld tn,swampd

6th,prkd 1400,ld 500,fght,cght

CORMORAN STRIKE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

3rd,brk 2500,distant 11th,bt slows

CORMORAN STRIKE - broke after 100m losing considerable ground.

Brk,detachd,5bk inr,held up,big wd

CORMORAN STRIKE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Wd,3-bk inr,1x1,4-bk ,3-bk,wd,stout

6-7bk otr,3wd cvr 700,powerful mid

Prkd,ld 2100,kickd hard tn,cght 100

Brk,detachd,4bk otr,lost touch 700

BOUNCE N BEYOND - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend.

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,off,strong wdst

5th inr,4-bk,prkd 1250,flat,chkd tn

CON GRAZIA LOVE - over-raced middle stages after having been restrained early to take up a position on the marker line towards the rear. Checked near the 250m when BOUNCE N BEYOND and HIGH ENERGY locked wheels.

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,held up,bttld on

BOUNCE N BEYOND - held up early stages of the run home.

4th inr,3-bk,off,unable to spark up

BOUNCE N BEYOND - a post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of connections revealed signs of a respiratory infection. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

7th otr,1x1,4-bk,wd 350,lacked dash

BOUNCE N BEYOND - when questioned regarding the performance Co-Trainer R Dunn advised that he was disappointed and he will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up with the results.

1x1,prkd 1400-tn,felt pinch str

4th,4bk inr,otr 900,off,flew,missd

6-5bk inr,up,ld 1500,joind tn,wiltd

GOLD BULLION - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Butt advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Mr Butt advised he will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and notify the results to Stewards.

Bk otr,3w train,widest,ran on ok

GOLD BULLION - improved wide from the 400m.

8th inr,off,wd cvr,wdst tn,over top

GOLD BULLION - Trainer B Butt was warned for presenting the gelding to race with blinds which were not notified. Mr Butt advised that he didn't activate the removable deafeners due to this runner trotting roughly.

5-4bk otr,3wd 600,led tn,classy

Rough,5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,rough/brk

GOLD BULLION - trotted roughly in the early stages. Broke near the 150m losing all chance.