NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

3rd,4-bk inr,5-bk,rear,wdst tn,tidy

Soon prkd,no cvr,1x1 800 & faded

SINAI SERMON - lay in on the bend near the 1000m. Weakened from the 500m.

1x1,shffld bk,angld late,ok fin

Trail,soon 3bk,tight room,batld lat

4th,5-bk inr 2200,6-bk,useful mrks

SINAI SERMON - held up early stages of the run home.

Ld out,trld 2100,thru,slick on mrks

5th inr,4-bk,3-bk tn,thru,too sharp

SINAI SERMON - lay inwards near the 1450m striking track markers. Hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 800m. Lay inwards passing the 500m and again near the 300m striking a track marker. Driver G Thornley was issued a warning for trailing too closely through the middle stages.

Gt spd,parkd,1x1,no kick

Soon 3pegs,fair fin up lane

Bk otr,launchd 500,peakd on run

SINAI SERMON - raced wide from the 700m.

Gate spd,ld 1450,set terms,held on

3bk inr,held up,flew mid,missd

Eased,4bk otr,4bk inr,smart up inr

TRUMP CARD - junior driver O Thornley (assisted by K Butt) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.

5bk otr,stayd bk,wd rear tn,sound

3-4bk inr,off 700,3bk otr,imprvd

4bk otr,up,prkd 1100,askd,peakd 150

TRUMP CARD - when questioned regarding the performance driver O Thornley advised the gelding had peaked on its run in the home straight and expected the horse would derive considerable benefit from what was its first race start since July.

7th inr,off,left prkd bell,outkickd

Chkd,6th,1x1,wd 400,pounced,held on

BLUE ROCK DANCER - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

Into trail,4-bk 2200,off,blkd,plggd

BLUE ROCK DANCER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

12th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,too gd

Chkd,7th otr,prkd,ld 800,hdd,wilted

BLUE ROCK DANCER - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Over-raced middle stages and again when leading rounding the final bend. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised the gelding had over-raced in the parked position through the middle stages before improving to the lead with the effort taking its toll.

Ld out,trld 2100,thru,ld,had enough

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,run down

Brk,1x1,3-bk,wd 500,ld top,cut down

BLUE ROCK DANCER - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

3-5bk inr,keen,drifting by 600

BLUE ROCK DANCER - over-raced middle stages. Weakened and paced roughly from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver H Sail advised in his opinion the gelding may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than a minor laceration on the right front coronet band.

4-5bk inr,waitd rear tn,honest inr

Up,prkd 1600,urgd tn,fght well

Eased,4bk otr-1x1,up,tried hard mid

1x1,up,prkd,1x1,flat,gd 2nd wind

MIKI KNOWS - held up final bend and early in the run home.

3-4bk inr,brk 1200,distanced after

MIKI KNOWS - over-raced and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of HARRISON JOHN near the 1200m before breaking losing all chance and hampering a trailing runner after there was a slight easing of the pace when MACANDREW AVIATOR was restrained to obtain cover when BEACH BALL progressed forward to lead. After speaking to drivers R Close (MIKI KNOWS) and M Williamson (MACANDREW AVIATOR) and viewing replays Stewards were unable to apportion blame to either driver or horse and took the matter no further.

Broke badly,detached

MIKI KNOWS - fractious prior to the start resulting in a delay. Shifted inwards abruptly as the start was effected and broke hampering a trailing runner which also broke with MIKI KNOWS losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts.

Broke start,detached

MIKI KNOWS - trainer J Douglas was issued with a warning after presenting the gelding with the incorrect saddlecloth number. Broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Eased,6bk or,paddling rear tn,fdd

MIKI KNOWS - paced roughly when weakening rounding the final bend.

Brk,4-6bk inr,buried tn,no threat

HOMEBUSH LAD - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

6th,1x1 1900,off rear tn,steady

HOMEBUSH LAD - junior driver H Sail (assisted by K Butt) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner rounding the final bend and in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Sail's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 18 May 2025 (3 days).

5th inr,5-bk 2000,4-bk,sound on inr

HOMEBUSH LAD - driver G Thornley will be spoken to in the coming days regarding the manner in which she drove in the run home.

4-6th,4bk inr tn,1-paced inr

HOMEBUSH LAD - co-trainers G & B Hope were issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to their sulky.

9th pegs,6-bk,5-bk,held up,late inr

HOMEBUSH LAD - held up early in the run home. Struck a track marker near the 200m when attempting a marginal run. Driver B Hope was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

9th inr,6-bk 2600,rear top,bt slows

Soon 5pegs,off,bk otr,ran on well

4th thrghout,angld trn,solid wider

3rd,parkd,denied lead,fadd late

HOMEBUSH LAD - made several unsuccessful attempts to reach the lead through the middle stages.

Chkd,3rd inr,4-bk,thru 200,bold fin

HOMEBUSH LAD - hampered shortly after the start by a breaking runner. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,thru,smart

Gate spd,trld,off tn,sound,peakd 50

Eased,6bk otr,wdst rear tn,honest

HADRON COLLIDER - raced wide final bend.

Gate spd,ld,kickd,never in doubt

HADRON COLLIDER - lay outwards and paced roughly rounding the final bend.

1x1,3bk otr 1200,off,steady wd

1x1,prkd 1950,1x1 900,waitd,imprvd

HADRON COLLIDER - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,ld 1450,joind 600,fght,wiltd

Gate spd,ld 1800,fght,run down 30

HADRON COLLIDER - hung inwards rounding the final bend striking track markers. Driver C Hart was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 700,askd,fdd

HADRON COLLIDER - raced wide without cover from the 1100m.

3wd,4bk otr 1500,rear tn,pluggd

WILD WILLOW - raced wide early.

Brk badly start,brk again,out of it

WILD WILLOW - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again at the 1400m losing all chance. When questioned regarding the performance driver R May was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the left foreleg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Chkd,9th,4bk otr 1700,4th tn,sharp

PICCADILLY PETE - shifted outwards shortly after the start and contacted WILD WILLOW which broke briefly. Stewards opened and adjourned an enquiry into this matter.

4th,prkd,ld bid,prkd,flat,fght bk

WILD WILLOW - raced greenly near the 1850m. Hung inwards rounding the final bend and paced roughly for a distance losing ground. Connections advised they would be adding a spreader to the gelding's gear for the second day.

Chkd.detachd,6bk otr,smart wd

WILD WILLOW - hampered by breaking runners shortly after the start.

Prkd,led,trld 800,held up,sound inr

WILD WILLOW - struck a track marker rounding the final bend. Driver R May was issued a warning.

Mid otr,pushd out 600,chargd wider

WILD WILLOW - underwent a prerace veterinary inspection after appearing uneven in its gait during the preliminary and was cleared to start.

Slow,4bk otr,prkd 700,ld tn,brave