NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

4-6bk otr,5bk inr,urgd tn,faded

FITZTHEBILL - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gate spd,ld,trld 700,honest inr

Prkd,1x1 1500,up,strong chase mid

3-4bk inr,buried tn,handy in gaps

FITZTHEBILL - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until late in the run home.

1x1-3bk otr,4bk 1000,off,handy wd

FITZTHEBILL - driver B Orange was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

4bk otr,to 1x1 tn,kept coming,just

Trld-3bk inr,held up,2nd wind 100

Brk,detachd,5bk otr,3wd,no dash wd

THE CRAIC - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3wd,prkd 1500,dug in tn,bested 100

THE CRAIC - raced wide early.

Brk,6bk otr,wd cvr tn,huge fin wd

THE CRAIC - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered near the 1200m. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. Driver S Hill was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

10th,5bk otr,up,prkd 800,bestd 150

Soon prkd,no cvr,very brave,nabbd

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - driver W Rich will be spoken to in the coming days regarding the manner in which he used his whip in the run home.

Up,prkd,ld,trld 800,gone by 500

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced wide early. Weakened from the 600m.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,3bk tn,pluggd

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

Prkd,1x1 1300,held up,handy inr

FOVEAUX GAMBLER - over-raced early and middle stages when being restrained to obtain cover.

Up,ld 1800,held ld,staved them off

VRILO - unable to maintain the trail behind FOVEAUX GAMBLER passing the 1100m despite the efforts of driver C Wigg resulting in HALEY ROBYN being able to shift inwards and obtain the vacant trailing position. Ms Wigg was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Ld,trld 2100,waited,fair whn clr

ITSAMONEYMAKER - driver R Harrison reported the removable deafeners failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled.

3rd,3-5bk inr,off rear tn,lackd gap

ITSAMONEYMAKER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.

Soon prkd,up,ld 700,fght,run down

ITSAMONEYMAKER - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

6th,1x1,3bk otr 700,carted tn,sound

ITSAMONEYMAKER - junior driver R Harrison (assisted by J Dunn) was issued a warning for allowing her runner to come to the start out of position at the first attempt at a start. Hampered final bend by a weakening runner.

Chkd start,detachd,4bk otr,tired

ITSAMONEYMAKER - severely checked at the start and broke losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

Up,ld,trld 1400,waitd,shot thru

ITSAMONEYMAKER - when questioned regarding the improved performance the connections advised the gelding had benefited from a more economical run today.

Prkd,up,ld 1300,joind,fght,held on

Gate spd,ld,no peace,fght,bestd 150

Led,trld,off,prkd 1100,ld tn,swampd

4-3bk otr,trckd winner tn,solid

1x1,3wd,prkd 700,just too brave

3-5bk otr,3wd cvr rear,brk 800

HARRISON - raced wide early. Shifted outwards near the 850m and locked wheels with DESTINY DANCE (S Ottley) checking and hampering trailing runners. Driver J Morrison defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting outwards abruptly locking wheels with DESTINY DANCE causing interference to SHARDS MATRIX and THE REAL MCCOY. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Mr Morrison and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the charge and Mr Morrison's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 23 May up to and including 2 June 2024 (3 days). Held up throughout the run home.

Trld-5bk inr,4bk otr,went bush tn

HE'S A BAY - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Shifted outwards abruptly leaving the final bend despite the efforts of driver S Thornley losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Led,set terms,never run down

HE'S A BAY - began awkwardly. Hung inwards in the run home and paced roughly near the 75m having to be steadied.

3-5bk inr,4bk otr,rolld wd tn,sound

HE'S A BAY - hampered near the 1200m. Lay outwards and shifted up the track despite the efforts of driver S Thornley early in the run home.

Led,trld,ld,trld,thru,solid inr,hdd

HE'S A BAY - paced roughly shortly after the start.

5th,prkd 1400,3bk otr 700,handy wd

7th,3-5bk otr,wdst tn,smart wdst

PERAKI SEELSTER - driver R May was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Trld-3bk inr,to trl tn,steady mid

PERAKI SEELSTER - driver R May was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.

3-4bk inr,5bk 1250,held up,pluggd

A false start was declared due to WARLOCH becoming fractious and hampering PERAKI SEELSTER prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3-4bk otr,up,ld 1200,gritty,nabbd

PERAKI SEELSTER - raced wide early. Hung outwards throughout the run home and shifted up the track. Driver G Sugars was spoken to and advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Trld the trip,thru tn,did best inr

Trld,3bk inr 1200,trld tn,short bid

TROJAN PRINCESS - hampered in the score up by a breaking runner however was in position at the start. Stewards questioned drivers D Dolan (TROJAN PRINCESS) and G O'Reilly (BITTER SWEET) regarding an incident near the 1600m when BITTER SWEET had to be restrained resulting in an easing of the pace with trailing runners being hampered to varying degrees. After viewing the replays and hearing from both drivers it was established that Mr O'Reilly had attempted to shift his runner inwards to obtain the trail however as PURE COURAGE had improved to his inside he was obliged to remain in the one out line with his horse then commencing to over-race and becoming awkwardly placed close to the wheel of TROJAN PRINCESS which had raced greenly when improving ahead of his runner. After considering the matter Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one horse or driver and accordingly no further action was deemed necessary.

Trld,held trl,held up 500,handy mid

PURE COURAGE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Held up by a weakening runner near the 600m.

Ld bid,prkd,1x1 900,felt pinch str

PURE COURAGE - weakened leaving the final bend.

Brk,11bk inr,buried tn,no punch

The start was delayed due to APATCHOFGOLD and PURE COURAGE becoming fractious and charging the barrier strand. A warning was placed on the barrier record of both horses.

Soon ld,soft tempo,kickd,held on

PURE COURAGE - lay outwards early in the run home and shifted up the track placing an outside runner in restricted room. Continued to shift outwards in the run home before pacing roughly near the 50m. Driver C Wigg defended a breach of Rule 869(4) and the Home Straight Regulations alleging she failed to maintain a straight course in the run home resulting in ARIZONAWILDCAT being placed in restricted room and hampered near the 200m. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions from Stewards and Ms Wigg, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

6-8bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn,fair

The start was delayed due to the sulky on PURE COURAGE requiring attention.