NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Gate spd,trld 1800-tn,waitd,stout

Held led,no peace,fght,brave,nabbd

Gate spd,led,fght bravely,nabbed

Wd cvr,prkd,ld 1250,dictated,cut bk

NOTHING BUT YOU - raced wide early and middle stages. Hung outwards early in the run home and shifted up the track hampering an outside runner. Driver D Dolan was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Gt spd,soon 3pegs,off str,tite room

NOTHING BUT YOU - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Up,trld 1750,held up,shot thru,just

3bk inr the trip,off tn,imprvd mid

Wd cvr,up prkd 1100,fght on bravely

NOTHING BUT YOU - raced wide early.

Eased,6-4bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght,hdd

NOTHING BUT YOU - out of position at the start. Driver J van Rijn was issued a warning. Raced wide early.

4th,prkd,1x1 1300,off,smart in mid

6bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,felt pinch

WINELIGHT - raced wide from the 1400m. Weakened final bend.

1x1,prkd 1400,askd tn,felt pinch

WINELIGHT - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised that despite racing parked he was disappointed with the effort.

5-6bk otr,sent 3wd 600,tried hard

WINELIGHT - raced wide from the 600m.

Gate spd,ld,trld,waitd,shot clr inr

Soon 1x1,loomd trn,too big

Made ld,attckd,trld 1100,stout mrks

WINELIGHT - when questioned regarding his decision to take a trail near the 1200m after initially holding the lead, Driver M White advised that, while he was keen to maintain the lead due to the filly's strong performance at her previous start, he was mindful of the work she had been required to do after leading from the wide barrier and being challenged by BESIDE ME down the back straight on the first occasion. Consequently, when he eased the tempo, he felt it was in the filly's best interests to take a trail when GENERAL JEN improved forward near the 1200m, rather than urging his runner forward again. Stewards noted Mr White's comments.

8th otr,4-bk,3-bk,wd 350,stout wdst

Gt spd,led,trail,solid bid

TOSANA - lay outwards near the 300m becoming awkwardly placed when an outside runner lay inwards simultaneously and struck the sulky wheel of that runner.

Wd,pressd 2 lead,too big

TOSANA - raced wide early.

Soon prkd,loomd tn,ld 150,nabbd

TOSANA - lay inwards in the middle stages of the run home having to be straightened by driver M Hurrell.

3pegs,led 1400,easd away strgt

TOSANA - driver M Hurrell reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Gt spd,led,soon trail,kept coming

Gt spd,led,brk first bend,out

TOSANA - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

10th ot,wd 1200,prkd,cvr,drppd away

SAMVASA - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver J Curtin was issued a warning for striking the sulky wheel of TOSANA near the 300m.

Prkd,into ld 2000,dictated,cut down

7th otr,wd,prkd,cvr 800,no pick-up

TOSANA - weakened in the run home.

1x1,3-bk 1150,wd 800,posted,no more

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - co-trainers A & L Neal were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify driver T Mitchell. Raced wide without cover from the 800m. Weakened in the run home.

6th pegs,4-bk,off,rear,fght,no gaps

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - held up throughout the run home with Driver T Mitchell not activating the removable deafeners or sliding blinds as a result.

4th,prkd,cvr 1175,off,wore ldr down

Prkd,into ld 1300,tckld 150,run dwn

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - driver T Mitchell reported that the removable deafeners failed to activate despite his efforts due to the cord breaking. Mr Mitchell further advised that the mare had raced lethargically.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,bttld well

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay in contacting track markers near the 900m and again near the 250m.

Ld out,trld 2100,off,ld 1500,cut bk

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay out throughout the run home.

Left prkd the majority,effort told

Prkd,into ld 1150,hdd top,no extra

Co-Trainer L Neal advised Stewards on 24 July that DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER has recovered well from her disappointing performance and will continue with her preparation.

Gate spd,ld 1800,kickd well tn,easy

Gate spd,prkd 1300,fght hard,hdd

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,tried hard

Prkd,ld 1200,dictated,mastered post

DEBBIE LINCOLN - shifted out passing the 50m having to be corrected.

11th otr,wd 900,wdr top,bttld away

ARAFURA - checked when unable to avoid a fallen driver inside the 50m and broke as a result losing ground before finishing in 4th place and was lapped on by the 5th placed DEBBIE LINCOLN. Given that this runner had broken as a result of interference Stewards exercised their discretion under Rule 870(5) with not proceeding with a protest.

6th,1x1-5bk otr,3wd cvr,bold wd

Soon 3wd,cght there,tired in str

DEBBIE LINCOLN - raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend.

Eased,rear otr,off 200,tidy late wd

Ld out,dictated terms,mastered 50m

3-4pegs,off 900,mid,nice chase

ULTIMATE CULLECT - over-raced middle stages.

3wd,prkd 1100,fght,very brave,cght

ULTIMATE CULLECT - raced wide early.

Bk otr,angld trn,only batld

ULTIMATE CULLECT - hampered at the start.

Soon 1x1,out turn,kept coming

Mid,1x1 bell,chased hard

ULTIMATE CULLECT - raced wide early before being restrained to take cover.

Pressd 2 lead,trail,chasd smart one

Gate spd,led 1500,very stylish str

Up,ld,held ld,trld 1600,thru,battld

BESIDE ME - lay inwards when weakening final bend striking track markers. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the filly was having its first start for six weeks and had peaked on its run and considering this he was not overly disappointed with the effort.

Gate spd,ld 1650,fght hard,hdd 100

Wd,3-4bk otr,off rear tn,imprvd wd

BESIDE ME - lay inwards in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the filly had proved difficult to steer at various stages and he would be recommending gear changes.

Lost ld dig,3-bk inr,prkd 1200,wknd

BESIDE ME - over-raced early stages. Again over-raced for a distance passing the 1600m after being unable to obtain the lead and again for a distance leaving the 900m.

Prkd,into ld 2400,ran along,cut dwn

BESIDE ME - shifted outwards leaving the final bend but was corrected by Driver C Dalgety.

4bk inr,3bk 1200,off tn,short bid

GENERAL JEN - broke briefly early in the score up and was in position at the start. Over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed with the effort and the filly may be feeling the effects of recent racing.

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

GENERAL JEN - held up final bend.

3wd,prkd,fght hard tn,peakd 100

GENERAL JEN - raced wide early.

Gate spd,ld 1650,kickd,too classy

Gt spd,led,soon trail,solid chase

Ld,trld,off,ld 1100,attckd,run down

GENERAL JEN - pre-race warmed. Over-raced middle stages.

Eased,wd rear,prkd 850,booted clear

3 & 4-bk otr,wd,ld bell,hdd,left ld

Wd,up prkd 1300,upper hand 50m out

FRANCENT - raced wide early. Lay in at various stages.

Gate spd,ld,fght,hdd,fght back best

LAKELSA - lay outwards early in the run home and was held up for clear racing room until inside the 50m. Stewards questioned driver R Close regarding his decision to shift outwards early in the run home when a run to the inside of RUBY ROE was available. Mr Close advised that at the time he elected to shift outwards, there appeared to be only marginal room to his inside, and a run to the outside was presenting when FRANCENT lay outwards, however this option closed shortly after. After hearing from Mr Close and reviewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied that his decision was not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Soon trld,waitd,shot thru,did best

1x1,3bk otr 600,up,chased hard mid

FRANCENT - raced greenly when being restrained shortly after the start resulting in FIVE CROWNS having to steady when becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of that runner.

Eased,4bk otr,wd rear tn,warmd up

FRANCENT - raced greenly in the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the race had not been run to suit after drawing wide and having to restrain shortly after the start and she was not overly disappointed.

6-5bk otr,wd rear tn,big dash wdst

Led,trld 1600,waited,honest inr

Wd,up prkd,cvr 1150,off,no late zip

AKATEA - pre-race warmed.

9th inr,off,3 & 4w,wd cvr,tidy wdst

AKATEA - raced wide with cover from the 1050m.

Eased,rear inr,never a live chance

AKATEA - pre-race warmed.

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,off,tidy wd out

AKATEA - pre-race warmed. When questioned regarding the performance Driver M McKendry stated that after having gone back early from the wide draw that he had some difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the final turn but was satisfied with the manner in which the mare ran on in the home straight given the closing sectionals.

Thru,prkd,ld,trld,fght on ok inr

4th,led,trail,solid chase

AKATEA - a boring pole was added prior to the start.

Prkd,1x1 1200,off tn,no extra mid

Up,3bk inr 1700,waitd,honest mid

Connections advised Stewards on 30 September that AKATEA has had its hocks treated since last racing.

6th,4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr

1x1,prkd 1600,felt pinch from tn

AKATEA - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the mare had been under pressure from the 600m and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

7th otr,wd 1600,prkd,tenacious bid

MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide early.

Ld out,trld 1050,thru,bold bid mrks

Wd,3-bk inr 1600,held up,ran on gap

MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.

9th otr,wd cvr rear 600,tidy effort

5th inr,3bk,off,held up,late in mid

MHAI SURFER GIRL - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.

3-bk otr,wdst top,ran home strongly

Dropped to trail early,bold on mrks

Wd,prkd,cvr,3-bk,1x1,wd 500,gallant

MHAI SURFER GIRL - Driver M White was warned for coming to the mobile barrier out of position.

3-bk mrks to trn,closed boldly inr

Gt spd,led thrghout,always in cntrl

Gt spd,led thrghout,too big

Connections advised Stewards on 4 January that DUCHESS OF KENT has had its hocks treated since last racing.

Ld-3bk inr,prkd,3bk otr,tired by tn

DUCHESS OF KENT - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with the filly being treated. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Found 1x1,angld wd tn,smart mid

Gate spd,ld,trld 850,thru,almost

4bk otr,3bk 600,3wd 350,stylish

Soon 3bk inr,held up 450,off,good

DYNASTY - hampered by a weakening runner near the 650m.

Trld-4bk inr,off rear tn,fair mid

5-6bk otr,off wdst tn,unleashd,just

DYNASTY - hampered when racing wide into the first bend. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

4bk inr,3-4bk otr,off,tried hard

DANCE TILL DAWN - over-raced middle stages with the mare pacing roughly near the 1400m after striking the sulky wheel of DYNASTY despite the efforts of driver R Harrison.

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,off,imprvd mid

DYNASTY - raced wide with cover from the 800m.

Eased,5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,honest wd

Thru,4bk inr,off 350,held up,solid

DYNASTY - held up final bend. Awkwardly placed to the inside of TREACHEROUS GALL having to be steadied when attempting a marginal run near the 300m. Driver B Butt was spoken to for the manner in which he shifted ground.

Ld,trld,4bk inr,held up tn-150,good

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

3bk inr the trip,off tn,smartest

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,wd cvr,chkd/brk

ESMERALDA - raced wide from the 600m. Checked and broke late in the run home when unable to avoid the fallen driver.

Soon ld,allowed term,booted clear

ESMERALDA - shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing inside runners in restricted room resulting in MISTY BLUE racing over track markers. Driver G O'Reilly admitted a breach of Rule 869(7A)(c) and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Thru,1x1,prkd,ld 1200,kickd,easy

Trainer G O'Reilly reported to Stewards on 27 November that ESMERALDA has had its knees treated since last racing.

3wd cvr,prkd,1x1,off tn,solid mid

ESMERALDA - raced wide early. Driver G O'Reilly advised he accidentally dropped his whip near the 600m.

1x1,prkd 2000,fght tn,felt pinch

ESMERALDA - driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning for striking the sulky wheel of MIDNIGHT MIKI racing into the first bend when shifting ground inwards.

Prkd,1x1 1200,off,dashd well mid

1x1,prkd 1200,urgd 400,fght,wiltd

Trainer G O'Reilly advised Stewards on 3 October ESMERALDA has had its joints treated since last racing.