NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Eased,5bk inr,4bk otr,honest wdst

LILACS LOCARNO - paced roughly after 150m.

11th pegs,5-bk 1200,couldn't run on

Thru,trld,3bk inr,off 350,big chase

POSEIDON - over-raced middle stages.

Trld the trip,off tn,chased,almost

POSEIDON - Stewards questioned driver G Smith regarding his decision not to utilise all available means to urge the gelding over the concluding stages, in particular his decision not to apply the whip. Mr Smith explained that, in his opinion, the gelding was giving its best effort while being driven with the reins and that, based on previous experience, it had resented being urged with the whip. He further stated that, given the vigour with which he was driving the gelding with the reins and his belief that it was already performing to its maximum, the use of the whip would not have improved its finishing effort. After considering Mr Smith's explanation together with their own observations, Stewards were satisfied that he had driven the gelding out in a competitive manner throughout the home straight. Mr Smith was further questioned regarding the necessity of carrying a whip if it was not intended to be used, noting that drivers are expected to utilise all available means, where appropriate, to obtain the best possible finishing position. Following discussion, it was agreed that a gear change would be implemented so that there would no longer be a whip carried in future starts. In addition, the gelding will race with the addition of removable deafeners.

5th,prkd,1x1 900,off,useful mid

POSEIDON - over-raced middle stages.

Brk,6th,3bk otr,held up 500,steady

POSEIDON - broke at the start losing ground.

Prkd,into ld 2050,dictated,hdd,wknd

POSEIDON - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver G Smith advised he was disappointed with the effort and would be having blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results.

8th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,prkd,prkd,solid

POSEIDON - trainer G Smith was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with blinds.

1x1,shfld,wd cvr,prkd,ld,clr,cut bk

Brk,tacked on,chkd 9th,wd cvr,solid

POSEIDON - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered near the 850m.

Wd,eased,wd rear 500,fght on nicely

BETTABE LOU - raced wide early.

Brk,8th gap,wd cvr,prkd 700,fdd out

BETTABE LOU - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S O'Reilly advised the filly had been required to work hard when improving forward in the middle stages after breaking at the start with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Sl;w,5th gap,prkd 1350,ld 200,stung

Straight to ld,set terms,cut bk 50m

5th,to 1x1 1000,off,solid bid mid

NANSANA - lay outwards having to be straightened near the 100m. Driver A Butt defended 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 evidence from Stewards and Mr Butt, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $300.

6th inr,3-bk,prkd 1000,cvr,fght inr

4bk otr,3bk 1200,off,handy wdst

3-5bk inr,1x1 1200,off,solid mid

8th otr,4-bk 1200,wd top,bttld away

NANSANA - lay outwards in the run home.

Soon prkd,1x1 800,flat 350,wilted

NANSANA - hung outwards near the 900n having to be steadied resulting in an easing of the pace with trailing runners being hampered. Held up late in the run home. Driver K Butt advised the filly had raced greenly.

Cght prkd,1x1 1100,no punch str

Cght prkd,1x1 950,flat tn,battled

9th otr,4-bk 1600,failed to fire up

4th inr,3-bk 1200,held up,fght gap

SUSPICIOUS CAPTAIN - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Prkd,ld,3-bk,prkd 1100,fght on well

SUSPICIOUS CAPTAIN - hung outwards rounding the first bend when being restrained to obtain cover. The boring pole came adrift near the 1500m. Lay inwards late in the run home. Co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix the boring pole so as not to come adrift.

1x1,3-bk 1100,3 & 4w tn,strong late

4bk otr,3-4wd cvr tn,dashing wdst

Bk otr,3w,postd 1000,effrt told

SUSPICIOUS CAPTAIN - raced wide from the 1400m. Hung inwards rounding the final bend when weakening. Driver C Dalgety reported the gelding had hung at stages throughout and he would be recommending gear changes.

Led,trld 1650,thru,short bid inr

Eased,5bk otr,tight 500,fair inr

LIVINGTHEKIWIDREAM - raced wide early. Hung inwards rounding the final bend losing ground. Again hung inwards in the run home. Driver J Dunn reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

6th,1x1,prkd,trld tn,sound mid

Nice trip otr,rough,off,no late zip

FLYING HOLME - paced roughly throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

4th,up,led 1300,kickd,fght hrd,cght

Across to trail early,thru,bold fin

FLYING HOLME - hung outwards throughout the running.

3-bk mrks,held up,off,steady effort

Up,trld,3bk inr 1300,waitd,rough

FLYING HOLME - over-raced middle stages.

Brk handy & wd early,rear,no pickup

FRANCO ANKARA - broke near the 1600m losing ground. Driver C Dalgety advised the gelding had struck a knee causing it to break.

5th otr,3-bk,wd top,closed stoutly

4th,prkd 1600,urged tn,faded out

FRANCO ANKARA - lay inwards near the 900m and had to be straightened. Again lay inwards rounding the final bend when weakening placing an inside runner in restricted room.

3rd,prkd,ld 1200,hdd tn,felt pinch

FRANCO ANKARA - lay inwards having to be steadied rounding the first bend.

5th,prkd 1250,kept on fighting