NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

11th,5bk otr,3wd 1000,honest wd

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - shifted inwards abruptly at the start hampering inside runners. Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m.

3-4bk inr,4bk otr,3wd,brk 300

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - trainer J Morrison was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

3wd,1x1,3bk 900,brk tn,distant

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing inside runners in restricted room momentarily. Driver A Lethaby was issued a warning. Broke near the 300m losing its chance.

10-9bk otr,rear inr,off wd tn,handy

Follwd 1x1,1x1 bell,loomd,brk 100

GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1300m. Broke over the concluding stages.

6th,prkd 1800,dug in tn,very brave

MIXED FAITH - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking a track marker. Held up final bend. Trotted roughly and broke just prior to the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(5) against 2nd placing being awarded alleging the gelding was lapped on by AROHA KENNY, THE BLOSS and MISSALYSSA at the finish. After viewing the replays driver B Williamson did not contest the protest and MIXED FAITH was relegated to 5th placing by the Stewards.

Slow,4bk otr,off wdst,dashd wd

Soon 1x1,parkd 600,solid chase

AROHA KENNY - lay in first bend placing CODY BANNER in restricted room and making contact with that runner's hind leg. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Lay in again final bend.

4bk otr,up,prkd 900,kept fighting

AROHA KENNY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Tomlinson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Chkd,rear,5bk otr,big dash wdst

Found 1x1,2nd tn,ld 150,nabbed

5th,5bk inr,held up wd,cheeky wd

MIXED FAITH - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking a track marker. Held up final bend. Trotted roughly and broke just prior to the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(5) against 2nd placing being awarded alleging the gelding was lapped on by AROHA KENNY, THE BLOSS and MISSALYSSA at the finish. After viewing the replays driver B Williamson did not contest the protest and MIXED FAITH was relegated to 5th placing by the Stewards.

3-4bk inr,off tn,steady up inr

MISSALYSSA - connections advised the mare has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing.

6-5bk otr,up,prkd 1100,fading tn

4-3bk otr,brk 1500,honest at bk

MISSALYSSA - broke racing over the crossing near the 1500m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

3bk otr-1x1,3wd tn,fght well,peakd

Last,3w,1x1 600,just fair

Trail thrghout,solid bid lane

Up,ld,trld 1000,thru,sharpest

Up,ld 2200,kickd tn,just held on

Soon led,set terms,never caught

3rd,brk 1600,detached,no threat

SODS LAW - broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Reared,6bk inr,off rear tn,faded

SODS LAW - broke at the start losing ground.

Prkd,4th,4bk inr,thru,steady inr

4-3bk otr,loomd wd tn,wrkd closer

3bk otr-1x1,3bk 1100,up tn,steady

Trld-3bk inr,angld tn,solid mid

5bk otr,sent 3wd,postd 600,battld

4bk inr,angld wd tn,strong bid wd

Ld,trld 2000,thru tn,dashd,nabbd

MIXED FAITH - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking a track marker. Held up final bend. Trotted roughly and broke just prior to the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(5) against 2nd placing being awarded alleging the gelding was lapped on by AROHA KENNY, THE BLOSS and MISSALYSSA at the finish. After viewing the replays driver B Williamson did not contest the protest and MIXED FAITH was relegated to 5th placing by the Stewards.

Prkd,1x1 1000-4bk,distant in str

THE BLOSS - over-raced middle stages.

4th,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,honest wdst

5th,5-4bk inr,held up tn,honest inr

THE BLOSS - held up final bend.

Ld,trld 1350,flat 400,ok 2nd wind

THE BLOSS - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Slow,7bk inr,off mid,imprvd wd

5th,4bk inr,4bk otr 500,imprvd mid

Slow,4th,prkd 700,1x1 tn,solid,hdd

TU TANGATA - began awkwardly.

Prkd,no cvr,flat,came again well mi

TU TANGATA - out of position at the start. Driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 858(1)(i) in that he failed to maintain his position behind the mobile. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200. Hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Trotted roughly passing the 500m losing ground.

4th,4bk inr,5th tn,warmd up wd

6th,3bk otr,off tn,sharp mid-wd

TU TANGATA - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Briefly held up early in the run home.

5-6bk inr,flat tn,no impact inr

GRETTYMAC - lay in and struck a track marker which was dislodged near the 1500m.

Slow away,detachd,nvr caught up

GRETTYMAC - fractious prior to the start and was back from its unruly position as the start was effected. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Weakened from the 1000m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver R Anderson could offer no tangible reason and advised it was his intention to restrict the mare to mobile starts in the immediate future. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Steady,5bk inr,off tn,dashed mid-wd

GRETTYMAC - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer R Anderson.

Brk 2500,7bk inr 1200,gone 600

GRETTYMAC - began awkwardly. Broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Struck track markers near the 1500m. Driver R Anderson was issued a warning. Weakened from the 600m.

4th,trld,3bk 1100,off 600,toughest

GRETTYMAC - fractious prior to the start.

7th,1x1 1500,off,honest,peaked

Detachd,5bk inr,4bk tn,bt slows

PARIS PRINCE -lay in and struck a track marker near the 1500m which was dislodged. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

3rd,3bk,up,ld 1300,hdd 550,wiltd

ROYDON MUSCLE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Trotted roughly passing the 400m when becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of the weakening PARIS PRINCE. Driver R Holmes was issued with a warning for anticipating a run. Hung inwards and broke near the 350m crowding an inside runner losing ground.

Prkd,ld 2100,fght hard,held on

Brk,4-3bk otr,loomd wd tn,got going

PARIS PRINCE - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m.

5bk otr,3bk tn,got going mid

1x1,3bk,1x1,off,honest in mid

Soon 3bk inr,off tn,strongest mid

Led,trld 2250,thru,dashed best inr

FEEL THE MOMENT - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

Steppd,ld 2000,hdd 600,faded out

Brk start,dist 6bk inr,bt stragglrs

FEEL THE MOMENT - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk badly start,pulled up after

FEEL THE MOMENT - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event.

9th,4bk otr,feeling pinch tn,wiltd

IDLE STUARTIA - weakened final bend.

3-5th,5bk inr,prkd 600,fght,wiltd

Prkd,1x1,prkd,1x1,fading 600

IDLE STUARTIA - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Morrison advised the mare had not been suited to racing parked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate with a normal recovery.

Led,trld 2100,thru,rattled home inr

IDLE STUARTIA - driver B Orange was warned for crossing his reins and performing a celebratory gesture prior to the finish line.

Led,trail,nice chase up lane

3-7bk inr,5bk otr 1600,up,fght hard

IDLE STUARTIA - over-raced middle stages. Improved wide from the 500m.

8th,3bk otr,wd cvr tn,went on by

3wd,5bk otr,angld out,surged wd

Brk,7bk inr-otr,detached,battled

MIGHTY LOGAN - slow early.

Trld-3bk,4bk 1300,held up,sound inr

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

Mid,soon 1x1,out str,kept coming

Up,prkd,trld 1900,off,unwound best

3-4-5bk inr,4bk tn,off,handy mid

5-4bk otr,angld out 200,cheeky wd

3-6bk inr,4bk otr,imprvd in mid

3-4bk inr,1x1 1100,up tn,short bid

Brk badly 250,distant afterwards

ANDY HALL - trotted roughly and broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Prkd,up,ld 1100,hdd tn,felt pinch

Up,ld 2300,urgd 500,1-paced inr

EL CONQUEROR - lay inwards forcing ANDY HALL onto a track marker rounding the final bend.

8th,4bk inr,thru,imprvd up inr

Broke,7th,innr 700,broke turn,out

ANDY HALL - broke at the start losing ground. Locked sulky stays with MAJESTIC MAN rounding the final bend and broke in consequence, losing its chance.

Soon chkd/brk,tackd on,fading trn

ANDY HALL - broke after 150m losing ground.

3rd,3bk inr,brk 900,no hope after

NAZARETH - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Trotted roughly rounding the first bend. Broke near the 900m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration on the left front leg which was treated and lameness in the right hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

5th,5bk inr,3bk tn,honest up inr

Brk,3bk otr,1x1 900,rough/fdd tn

GALWAY GIRL - hung inwards rounding the first bend. Driver C Thornley was warned for the manner in which he drove for a distance passing the 1900m when half carting. Hung inwards rounding the final bend and when shifting ground outwards made contact with the sulky wheel of NAZARETH. Mr Thornley was issued with a warning. When assessing this Stewards took into account there had been no consequential effects as a result. Switched to a pace near the 150m before breaking when being restrained.

3rd,off,prkd 700,asked tn,peakd

15th,8-7bk otr,3wd cvr,steady wd

NAZARETH - trotted roughly final bend. Driver J Dunn advised he was unable to make ground from the rear after trotting roughly on the final bend and becoming unbalanced.

3wd,prkd 1200,took over tn,easy

EUROSTYLE - raced wide early.

Prkd,no cvr,up,ld 550,so very brave

Slow,3rd,to trl 400,held up,handy

5bk otr,3wd cvr,flat tn,weakend out

EUROSTYLE - weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Butt reported in her opinion the mare had not backed up after racing on Friday night at Addington. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

1x1,prkd 1500,up tn,too gritty