NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

5-6bk otr,thru mid rear tn,tidy inr

DON JUAN - over-raced early.

Soon 4pegs,off 600,last,handy lt

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

DON JUAN - held up early in the run home.

6-7bk otr,sent 3wd 650,battld mid

Led,trld 1700,waitd,shot thru inr

DON JUAN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer M Purvis advised the gelding had received a more economical run than at its last start after over-racing when in the parked position and he had increased the horse's workload in preparation for tonight's race.

Prkd,no cvr,asked tn,felt pinch 200

DON JUAN - over-raced middle stages.

Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,sound

Strght to ld,set terms,held them

Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,held up,tidy

JACCKA OPA - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk,7-6-7bk inr,5bk otr,off,flew wd

JACCKA OPA - broke at the start losing ground.

1x1,prkd,1x1 600,3bk inr tn,honest

JACCKA OPA - over-raced middle stages.

1x1-3bk otr,3wd 450,up,battld mid

3rd,3bk inr,flat,2nd wind,pluggd

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,thru,did best

MILOU - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver K Cameron was issued a warning.

3-4bk otr,6bk 1200,3-4wd,fair inr

Ld,trld 2200,off tn,steady bid mid

5-3bk otr,held up wd tn,steady

Eased,5-7bk otr,well bk in str

Trld the trip,held up,zippd best

LORD MUDRICK - when spoken to regarding the seemingly improved performance trainer C Butt advised the gelding had received an economical run and had benefited from a drop in class compared to recent races.

Trld-3bk inr,urgd,flat,ok 2nd wind

LORD MUDRICK - lay inwards rounding the final bend striking several track markers.

3wd,5bk otr,wdst rear tn,pluggd

3wd,prkd,1x1 1300,3wd tn,swampd

LORD MUDRICK - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages.

Soon trld,off tn,lockd wheels 250

PLAYING WITH STARS - shifted outwards leaving the final bend and again near the 250m locking wheels with TAKE THE DEAL resulting in both runners being pulled up prior to the winning post. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by S Tomlinson) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when allowing his runner to improve into a gap early in the run home when no run existed resulting in his horse locking wheels with TAKE THE DEAL with both runners losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 1 September 2024 (2 days).

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,alwys in cntrl

PLAYING WITH STARS - trainer T Bagrie was warned for presenting the mare with the incorrect colours. Raced wide early.

Led,held ld 1100,kickd tn,toughest

PLAYING WITH STARS - junior driver S Hill (assisted by J Dunn) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 16 August 2024 (3 days).

Soon prkd,no cvr,giving ground 600

PLAYING WITH STARS - driver S Hill advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre in the early stages. Weakened from the 600m.

Held ld,trld-3bk 1200,up 3wd tn,yes

6-7bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,gritty,cght

PLAYING WITH STARS - raced wider on the track near the 1300m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule when PLAYING WITH STARS raced wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that driver K Cameron (STYLE COUNCIL) had commenced his outward movement prior to PLAYING WITH STARS reaching his sulky wheel and accordingly no further action was required.

6bk otr,5bk inr tn,held up,imprvd

SARGENT BEST - held up for clear racing room until late in the run home.

4pegs,tight room str,out 2 late

SARGENT BEST - held up throughout the run home only obtaining clear racing room over the latter stages. Driver C Williamson reported she did not release the removable deafeners in consequence.

4pegs,off trn,no room in strgt

SARGENT BEST - held up rounding the final bend and for the majority of the run home only obtaining clear racing room late.

Soon trld,held up,off 250,dashd wd

3wd,8bk otr,3wd cvr,pluggd wdst

SARGENT BEST - raced wide early. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 600m.

1x1-3bk otr,waited,imprvd thru mid

5-6-5bk inr,off mid 400,few gaps

AUNTIE DEB - held up throughout the run home.

4-5bk inr,angld 350,held up,honest

Prkd,1x1 1000,pushd 3wd 700,fdd

AUNTIE DEB - weakened final bend.

4-3-4bk otr,off,cheeky on inr

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

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

4-5bk otr,3wd 700,up tn,unleashed

Trail thrghout,just fair lane

Brk,6bk otr,wdst rear tn,no threat

WATERHOLES ROAD - broke at the start losing ground.

4th,3bk inr,3bk otr 550,swept by

WATERHOLES ROAD - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Negus advised the gelding had benefited from being freshened and had received an economical run.

3wd,prkd 1600,urgd 400,wilted

WATERHOLES ROAD - raced wide early. Over-raced through the middle stages after being unsuccessful in obtaining the lead. Weakened final bend.

5-6bk otr,3-4wd 650,plain in mid

WATERHOLES ROAD - paced roughly late in the score up and in the early stages. Raced four wide from the 650m.

6th,1x1 1400,battling tn,faded

WATERHOLES ROAD - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Tomlinson advised she was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.

3-4bk otr,hookd wd tn,dashd wd

7th otr,wd cvr,prkd 1100,trld,slick

PERUN - raced wide early and middle stages. Driver B Mangos 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 viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Mangos' Driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on the 9 February up to and including 15 February 2024 (2 days).

Gate speed to ld,set rules,run down

Wd mid,pressed to ld 1300,reeled in

PERUN - raced wide early before crossing to the parked position near the 1500m.

Brk 1850,brk,4bk otr,inr,brk tn

BORRISOKANE - broke after 150m losing ground. Broke again near the 1150m losing ground. Broke on a further occasion near the 350m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Prkd,ld 1800,set terms,bested 100

4bk otr,3wd tn,brk 200,came again

BORRISOKANE - broke early in the run home losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation when breaking for less than 50m inside the final 200m of the race.

Thru,3-5bk otr,3wd 600,led tn,nabbd

BORRISOKANE - hampered racing into the first bend. Raced wide from the 700m.

Bad chk 2450,6bk otr,brk tn,tidy

BORRISOKANE - checked and broke after 100m losing ground. Lay outwards near the 450m simultaneous to AMARETTO FRANCO laying inwards resulting in both runners breaking. Stewards were unable to apportion blame onto any one horse or driver and accordingly took the matter no further.