NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Led,trld,waited,dashd best inr

Found 1x1,up,2nd tn,game chase

FERGALICIOUS - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

7bk inr,chkd/detachd,flew up inr

FERGALICIOUS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m.

3bk inr,waited,thru,solid up inr

3bk otr-1x1,up tn,solid chase inr

Ld,trld,3bk 1100,held up badly,flew

FERGALICIOUS - held up early in the run home.

Brk,7bk otr 600,crpt closer

THE REAL MCCOY - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Soon 3bk otr,waited,off tn,classy

THE REAL MCCOY - hampered racing into the first bend. Raced wide early and middle stages. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Led,trld 1300,thru,honest up inr

THE REAL MCCOY - driver G Smith 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 hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250. In taking this course of action, Stewards were mindful of Mr Smith's recent record in relation to this Rule.

Eased,5-6bk inr,off 700,handy mid

1x1,3bk otr,1x1,3bk,off,sound mid

THE REAL MCCOY - lay inwards early in the run home.

4-5bk inr,held up rear tn,imprvd

THE REAL MCCOY - connections advised the gelding would be racing without front shoes.

Gate spd,ld,joind,fght,nabbed 30

Strght to ld,set terms,won for fun

6bk otr,4bk inr to tn,tight,sound

BARNSTORMER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

3bk otr-4bk 800,off tn,steady

FLYAWAY - lay inwards rounding the final bend placing an inside runner in restricted room despite the efforts of driver S O'Reilly and made contact with the hind leg of BARNSTORMER. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

4bk otr,3wd cvr 800,wdst tn,handy

There was a further delay to the start when BARNSTORMER briefly fell to the track after having a gear issue. Underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

Soon 1x1,angled off tn,short sprint

BARNSTORMER - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Morrison advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.

Gate spd,led,joind tn,fght,cght

3wd,prkd,1x1,3bk 1100,fading out

PEARL'S A SINGER - raced wide early. Weakened from the 500m.

3bk otr,4bk 1500,3wd,flat tn,wltd

PEARL'S A SINGER - weakened from the 300m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver J Curtin was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Soon prkd,no cvr,brave str,hdd

Led,held lead,kickd,kept trucking

PEARL'S A SINGER - connections advised the mare has been served since last racing.

5th,4bk inr 1000,held up tn,imprvd

MACH MAJOR - trainer P Kerr was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky. Hung inwards rounding the first bend.

Soon prkd,1x1 800,urgd 350,gritty

MACH MAJOR - over-raced middle stages. Lay in at various stages throughout causing driver G Smith some difficulty.

Prkd,keen,1x1 900,fading out tn

MACH MAJOR - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3bk inr,keen,on retreat from 600

MACH MAJOR - lay inwards and lost ground near the 800m. Weakened from the 600m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be showing signs of being in season with a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3-4bk otr,6bk 1150,crept closer

3wd,3bk otr,shuffld,4bk,distant tn

4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,tiring tn

KINK - raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened final bend. Placed in restricted room near the 200m when an inside runner shifted ground outwards.

4bk inr,3bk otr,3wd 500,pluggd mid

KINK - weakened final bend.

5th,prkd 1500,dug in tn,very brave

3-4bk otr,3bk 900,loomed,handy wd

KINK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1300m.

Trld-3bk inr,waited,steady up inr

Ld,trld,3bk,badly held up,smart

SKY VALE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Held up early in the run home.

Eased,5-6bk inr,off rear 400,pluggd

SKY VALE - held up final bend.

3bk otr,to 3bk inr tn,steady inr

4bk inr,5bk 1400,buried tn,pluggd

SKY VALE - hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 500m. Driver G Smith reported the mare had over-raced on several occasions during the running.

Found 1x1,off tn,solid thru mid

3bk otr-1x1,3bk,off tn,sound mid

MIDFREW LUCRE - paced roughly in the run home.

6-7bk otr,3wd,prkd 700,fght,held up

MIDFREW LUCRE - paced roughly late in the score up having to be steadied. Held up for clear racing room inside the final 150m.

5bk otr,thru mid tn,tidy,held up

3wd,prkd,1x1 700,out,solid mid-wd

MIDFREW LUCRE - raced wide early.

Up,ld 2100,trld 1700,thru,smart

Brk,rear,chkd,6bk otr,wdst,sound wd

STRAIGHT FLUSH - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1350m.

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

STRAIGHT FLUSH - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,5bk inr,off held up,sharp wd

STRAIGHT FLUSH - held up early in the run home. Driver G O'Reilly was issued with a warning to exercise greater care when shifting ground near the 200m after placing an outside runner in restricted room.

Ld-3bk inr,lockd stays 600,forgive

STRAIGHT FLUSH - locked sulky stays with the weakening HEY TONIGHT passing the 650m and lost all chance.

3wd,prkd,1x1 1400,clear tn,battld

STRAIGHT FLUSH - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1600m. Weakened from the 400m.

4bk otr,up,prkd,1x1 700,handy

Trld,brk 1700,3bk inr,brk 800

CEE WHO'S BETTOR - paced roughly after 150m. Broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 800m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Gate spd,ld 1300,fght tn,bested 100

Green,1x1-4bk otr,3wd cvr,gone tn

CEE WHO'S BETTOR - paced roughly racing into the first bend having to be steadied hampering a trailing runner.

Gate spd,ld,trld,ld 1800,fght,cght

CEE WHO'S BETTOR - lay inwards and had to be straightened by its driver near the 150m.

4th,1x1,green,kept coming mid

CEE WHO'S BETTOR - paced roughly racing into the first bend losing ground.

Soon trld,took lane,no extra inr

7bk otr,6bk inr tn,one-paced

3-4bk inr,held up,handy up inr

LORD MUDRICK - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly passing the 400m. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver C Butt advised the gelding had been suited to racing on the marker line and receiving an economical run throughout.

5bk otr,6bk 700,3wd cvr,pluggd

LORD MUDRICK - raced wide from the 900m.

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,one-paced

Soon prkd,no cvr,felt pinch str

Soon 3bk inr,rough 400 then brk

KAWATIRI CREEK - lay in near the 1500m striking a track marker. Paced roughly under pressure before breaking rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Eased,detachd,4bk inr 1350,tidy inr

KAWATIRI CREEK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2250m. Lay in near the 2150m striking a track marker.

Brk,distant,5bk inr,one-paced inr

KAWATIRI CREEK - broke after 150m losing ground.

Soon trld,thru,sustained bid,just

5th,3bk otr 800,angld,useful mid

KAWATIRI CREEK - out of position at the start. Driver R May was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to maintain his barrier position.

Eased,brk,6bk inr,4bk tn,brk 200

STAR MAGIC - broke after 100m losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay in and raced inside a track marker near the 1300m. Broke again near the 200m losing its chance. When questioned regarding the performance driver G Smith advised the horse had become unsettled after breaking at the start and paced roughly on several occasions. Mr Smith was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4-5bk otr,angld wd,smart wd

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,1-paced mid

STAR MAGIC - returned to the assembly area with blood present in its mouth. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor cut on the gelding's tongue.

Eased,4bk otr,3-4wd tn,dashd mid

Soon 3bk inr,thru,held up,sound

STAR MAGIC - held up throughout the run home. Driver G Smith advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

Slow,3bk otr,4bk 800,held up,sound

STAR MAGIC - held up final bend.

Led,trld 1500,thru,sprntd,fdd

JUDGEMENT BAY - held up final bend. Hampered near the 100m.

Led,trld 2000,thru,led 150,held on

JUDGEMENT BAY - the anti-choke device shifted during the running. Lay outwards on several occasions despite the efforts of driver S Thornley. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

1x1,4bk otr 1300,3-4wd 600,solid

Gate spd,ld 1850,askd tn,run down

JUDGEMENT BAY - shifted outwards abruptly leaving the final bend having to be straightened by driver K Cameron. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,fair inr

3bk otr,up,prkd,1x1,solid,hdd

JUDGEMENT BAY - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Over-raced for a distance passing the 800m when being restrained to obtain cover.