NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Brk,7-5th,prkd,1x1 500,2nd tn,fght

PANDEMIC - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

7th,to 1x1 1200,prkd 600,fght well

PANDEMIC - tangled away. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Steppd,brk wildly 2200,pulld up

There was a delay to the start when the gear on HEARTBREAK HOTEL required attention.

Brk,brk again,never caught up

HEARTBREAK HOTEL - broke briefly shortly after the start. Broke again racing into the first bend losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk early,tacked on,prkd 1300,stppd

HEARTBREAK HOTEL - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke passing the 300m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Slw away then brk badly,brk again

HEARTBREAK HOTEL - broke shortly after the start and raced over track markers losing ground. Broke near the 1750m losing further ground. Broke again near the 1200m losing its chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Brk early,8th inr,off,pshd wd,brk

HEARTBREAK HOTEL - fractious prior to the start. Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke briefly near the 1100m. Broke again near the 350m when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Made ld,set terms,hdd 100m,rallied

HEARTBREAK HOTEL - lay outwards during the run home despite the efforts of Driver Z Butcher. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld to enable Stewards to ascertain whether there were grounds for a protest for alleged interference to VAL THORENS which raced in restricted room between HEARTBREAK HOTEL and FATHER BARRY during the run home. After hearing the relative evidence from Drivers Z Butcher (HEARTBREAK HOTEL), T Mitchell (VAL THORENS) and J Dickie (FATHER BARRY) and viewing the replays Stewards did not proceed with the protest as it could not be established that VAL THORENS would of beaten HEARTBREAK HOTEL with Driver T Mitchell (VAL THORENS) declining the opportunity to proceed with a protest.

Ld out,dictated,brk 300m (disq)

HEARTBREAK HOTEL - lay out racing through the straights. Broke rounding the final turn and galloped for a considerable distance. Stewards lodged a protest against this runner's 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding broke in excess of 150m rounding the final turn. Connections did not contest the protest and HEARTBREAK HOTEL was disqualified by Stewards.

Brk badly,pulled up afterwards

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

To unruly,brk,6th,1x1,3wd 600,fair

VOLSTONE - fractious prior to the start and was sent to the unruly position at the request of driver J Dunn where the gelding will remain for future standing starts. Broke shortly after the start losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Brk wildly start,no chance afterwrd

VOLSTONE - broke at the start before switching to a pace losing all chance.

8th inr,8-bk,off,failed to spark up

Slow,dist 10th,4bk otr,plain wd

SHE'S GOT SASS - stood on the mark and refused to begin losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

10-9th,1x1,drifting by 400

SHE'S GOT SASS - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

Slow,13th,brk,7bk otr,plain inr

SHE'S GOT SASS - slow over the early stages. Broke briefly near the 1100m losing ground.

12-11th,5bk inr,4bk 850,sound inr

Slow,11th,rear inr-otr,distant

SHE'S GOT SASS - weakened final bend.

3rd,ld 1800,trld 1200,tiring tn

Eased,4bk otr,wd rear,pluggd wdst

HOOFN IT - over-raced middle stages. Broke near the 900m checking and hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Driver S Trotter defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly passing the 1000m by displaying a lack of control when activating gear resulting in his runner becoming awkwardly placed between PARADISE ALI and SHE'S GOT SASS and breaking in consequence. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Trotter the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Trotter's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 14 July 2024 (4 days).

Brk,detachd,7bk inr,off,imprvd mid

SHE'S GOT SASS - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Dislodged a mudguard during the running.

Brk badly start,nvr a hope after

PLAYOFFS - broke at the start losing all chance.

Slow,brk 2200,distanced after

PLAYOFFS - broke after 150m losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver C McDowell was advised to start wider on the track when drawn Unruly.

Brk 2300,distant,brk,no hope

PLAYOFFS - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again at the 1300m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk badly score-up,distancd after

PLAYOFFS - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.