NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Soon 3bk otr,shuffled,chkd/brk 550

WHO'S DELIGHT - checked and broke near the 600m when racing between DYNASTY and VESSEM losing all chance. Stewards questioned drivers B Butt (DYNASTY), J Dunn (WHO'S DELIGHT) assisted by Senior driver J Dunn and O Thornley (VESSEM) regarding this incident. After viewing the replays and considering their explanations, Stewards were unable to apportion blame onto any one horse or driver and took the matter no further.

Brk,7th,3bk otr 950,battld on inr

WHO'S DELIGHT - broke at the start losing ground.

Mid,parkd,fght on,fadd late

WHO'S DELIGHT - lay inwards at stages throughout.

4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1200,askd,pluggd

Prkd,into ld 2700,hdd 150,fght hard

7th,4bk otr 1650,off,steady in mid

Last,angld trn,handy wrk at rear

WHO'S DELIGHT - lay inwards in the run home.

Brk badly,9th,4bk inr,steady inr

DALTON SHARD - co-trainers R & J Dunn were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting DALTON SHARD and WHO'S DELIGHT with the incorrect saddlecloth numbers.

Brk,9th,5bk inr,angld,warmd up

WHO'S DELIGHT - fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,prkd 1250-tn,fght bravely

HADRON COLLIDER - raced wide early.

Trld the trip,waitd,thru,fair inr

HADRON COLLIDER - lay outwards in the run home.

Prkd,1x1,prkd,keen,askd,wiltd str

HADRON COLLIDER - over-raced middle stages. Placed in restricted room by an outside runner near the 1100m.

5-4bk otr,3wd,ld 1050,bold,nabbd

HADRON COLLIDER - raced wide early.

7bk otr,6bk 1000,3-4wd tn,imprvd

HADRON COLLIDER - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1150m. Hung inwards rounding the final bend then lost ground when forced wider near the 350m.

6bk otr,up 3wd,ld 700,kickd,nabbd

HADRON COLLIDER - out of position at the start. Driver S Hill was issued a warning.

9th otr,4-bk,wd,prkd,cvr,wd,too big

Slow,11th,5bk inr,held up,dashd mid

HADRON COLLIDER - held up late in the run home.

Bk otr,3w solo bell,parkd,fght on

Mid,followd 1x1,ran on solidly

FRANCO SINATRA - a post-race Veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,brave

Soon 3pegs,thru mid str,solid chase

Soon prkd,no cvr,on retreat 400

FRANCO SINATRA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 400m. Driver J Cox advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheels. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

12th otrt,7-bk,wd 900,4w 700,no fin

FRANCO SINATRA - raced wide from the 900m and four wide from the 700m.

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

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,kept coming

FRANCO SINATRA - the boring pole became detached early in the run home. Co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix this gear so as not to come adrift.

5bk otr,3wd,3bk otr,cartd bk tn,gd

FRANCO SINATRA - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

5bk otr,3wd rear 400,massive wdst

Easd,6bk otr,3wd cvr,useful wd

WHO'S DELIGHT - checked and broke near the 600m when racing between DYNASTY and VESSEM losing all chance. Stewards questioned drivers B Butt (DYNASTY), J Dunn (WHO'S DELIGHT) assisted by Senior driver J Dunn and O Thornley (VESSEM) regarding this incident. After viewing the replays and considering their explanations, Stewards were unable to apportion blame onto any one horse or driver and took the matter no further.

Brk,6th,1x1 1000,3wd tn,earnest

VESSEM - broke at the start losing ground.

7th otr,wd bell,prkd 1350,fght hard

Trld-4bk inr,5bk,battled on inr

VESSEM - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

5-6bk inr,held up 600,bt slows inr

VESSEM - hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m losing ground.

9th,5bk otr,wd rear tn,bt slows wd

VESSEM - had to be steadied near the 1900m after an easing of the pace.

3-5bk inr,4-3bk,imprvd up inr

The start was delayed due to AMERICAN ME laying inwards and crowding VESSEM with all runners being turned out of line. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4-5th,1x1 1000,off,tried hard wd

VESSEM - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Up,4bk otr,3wd 850-tn,fght on,fdd

PINSEEKER - 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.

Last,launchd 900,sustaind big run

PINSEEKER - driver J Cox reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

7th otr,3-bk,off,held up,ran on gap

Trainer J Cox advised Stewards on 29 December PINSEEKER has had its joints treated since last racing.

Trld-3bk inr,keen,gone by 700

PINSEEKER - weakened from the 700m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver J Cox advised the gelding had over-raced and been making abnormal breathing noises. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

6th,3bk otr-1x1,off,tried hard mid

8bk otr,7bk inr 700,off,held up str

PINSEEKER - held up leaving the final bend and had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

2-4th,4bk inr,held up,slashing inr

PINSEEKER - tangled away. Held up at various stages of the run home.

Found 1x1,3wd 400,short bid mid

CHASE A DREAM - pre-race warmed. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised the gelding had travelled well however had failed to respond to his urgings when placed under pressure in the run home. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed a poor recovery and a degree of mucous that may have affected the horse's racing performance. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing again.

3bk otr,1x1 1000,up,chased hard wd

CHASE A DREAM - pre-race warmed.

3bk otr,up,ld,trld 1050,short bid

CHASE A DREAM - when questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver M Purdon advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

10th,5bk otr,angld,sound from bk

Brk,wd rear,prkd 1050,drppd away

WE WALK BY FAITH - begun awkwardly. Held up near the 150m and shifted outwards placing JOLIMONT in restricted room which had to be steadied and with CHASE A DREAM also being hampered. Hampered near 50m when an inside runner lay outwards and held up thereafter. Driver M White wished to view the films in relation to a possible protest being lodged against the 2nd placed (SOONER THE BETTOR) on the grounds of interference in the run home. After viewing the films Mr White declined the opportunity to protest and placings were duly authorised. Driver M White admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly near the 150m when shifting ground outwards. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr White's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 10 May up to and including 23 May 2025 (4 days).