NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Across to trail,thru lane,best late

7th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 400,4w,powerful

7th otr,1x1,wd,ld 1400,green,too gd

ALWAYS A PORSCHE - raced greenly near the 1700m and shifted ground outwards despite the efforts of driver T Herlihy and continued to hang outwards for a distance. Hung outwards throughout the run home. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wd,prkd,cvr bell,off top,strong fin

ALWAYS A PORSCHE - raced wide early.

Eased,wd rear 1150,wd cvr,4w,useful

ALWAYS A PORSCHE - raced wide from the 1150m.

Eased,wd rear,prkd bell,green,smart

ALWAYS A PORSCHE - unsuccessfully challenged for the lead for a distance passing the 1000m. Raced greenly when laying out at various stages and in particular in the run home when shifting wider despite the efforts of Driver Z Butcher.

Brk score-up,distanced,brk tn

ALWAYS A PORSCHE - broke late in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again racing around the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Brk,5th,prkd 1200-tn,led tn,hdd 100

MALAKAI - broke at the start losing ground.

6th,prkd,ld 1600,kickd,swampd 100

MALAKAI - paced roughly over the concluding stages. Driver R May was spoken to for the manner in which he drove leaving the final bend after his horse shifted outwards. Mr May explained that the gelding had shifted outwards when unsuccessfully attempting to activate the removable deafeners with his foot before he was able to activate this gear at his second attempt. Stewards noted Mr May's comments and reminded him of his obligations to ensure he does not allow his runner to shift wider on the track at this stage of the race.

Trld-4bk inr,3bk tn,held up,gd mid

MALAKAI - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up final bend.

Gate spd,ld,trld,waitd,thru,steady

MALAKAI - lay outwards late in the run home having to be straightened.

4bk otr,3bk 700,angld,slashing wd

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,no kick inr

3wd,up,ld 900,askd tn,swallowd up

CAPTAIN COOL - lay outwards simultaneously to MALAKAI laying inwards resulting in both runners sulkies becoming awkwardly placed near the 1500m.

Soon 4bk otr,wd cvr tn,crept closer

Brk,3bk inr 1500,waited,battld inr

TANZANIA - broke at the start losing ground. Driver R May was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

6th,1x1 1300,prkd 800,kept fghting

11th,flat,urgd 1300,pulld up

TANZANIA - weakened near the 1300m and was retired from the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

4bk otr,5bk 1200,wdst tn,unleashed

TANZANIA - shifted inwards late in the run home crowding inside runners. Driver R May was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course over the concluding stages.

8th otr,1x1 1550,3-bk,wd 450,ran on

Brk,trld,4-bk 1450,prkd 800,outfin

TANZANIA - broke briefly at the start.

Brk,12th otr,6-bk,wd cvr top,plggd

TANZANIA - broke at the start losing ground.

4th,4bk inr 1200,rear tn,tried hard

6-5th,4-5bk inr,no impact on inr

Eased,5bk inr,6bk 800,wilting tn

DOUBLE TIME - weakened final bend.

Ld out,3-bk 2150,flat 400,drppd out

DOUBLE TIME - weakened in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,1x1 1150,no bite mid

Eased,rear,3-bk inr,tidy effort inr

Mid-bk otr,peeld 500,2 big wider

Deep pegs,inside runs,batld rear

RAKAMURPH - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver N Williamson advised the gelding was not suited to the fast tempo of the race in what was its first performance for 12 months and in his opinion will derive considerable benefit from the run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Soon 1x1,shffld mid,swept on by

Gt spd,led,rolled,faded,bad check

BROOKIES PLAYER - shifted ground outwards passing the 80m checking and hampering RAKAMURPH.

5th,5pegs,hld up in straight

RAKAMURPH - held up final bend and was then unable to obtain clear racing room throughout the run home.

Gt spd,led,trail,solid up innr

RAKAMURPH - shifted out when laying out over the concluding stages placing an outside runner in restricted room. Notwithstanding the gelding was laying out driver N Williamson was issued with a warning to ensure he makes a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

5th,4pegs,off turn,battld home

Lobd 1x1,flat 600,faded out

RAKAMURPH - weakened final bend. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver N Williamson could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with Mr Williamson in the coming days.

5th,prkd,ld 800,kept on trucking

7th,up,prkd 900,fght hard,nabbd

4-3bk otr,up,led 700,held them off

BETTOR GO VINNIE - driver R May admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly after 200m when allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of TRUMP CARD resulting in his horse breaking and losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

4bk otr,thru mid tn,sound in mid

Eased,6-7bk otr,last tn,dashd wdst

TRUMP CARD - raced wide from the 500m. When questioned regarding her tactics during the running, driver O Thornley advised that due to the early gate speed she elected to restrain after the start. Miss Thornley further added that due to the sectionals through the middle stages she was reluctant to improve forward and from the 800m was unable to receive a covered run into the race when the one out line failed to progress. Stewards noted her comments.

5bk otr,3wd cvr 600,went woosh wdst

Wd,easd,4bk inr,held up tn-125,big

TRUMP CARD - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Gate spd,ld,under siege 400,stoppd

SLOTS - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner and struck track markers when briefly crowded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with signs of muscle tie up. Co-trainer A Telfer advised she will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

4-5bk inr,off rear tn,battld mid

SLOTS - weakened leaving the final bend.

7th,to prkd 1050,felt pinch str

SLOTS - pre-race warmed. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver A Butt advised the gelding had been unsuited to the strong tempo when racing in the parked position.

Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd,run down 100

SLOTS - pre-race warmed.

Brk start,tackd on,always rear

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

Soon 1x1,peeld 500,no go

Brk start,deep pegs,always rear

SLOTS - stood on the mark as the start was effected then broke shortly after losing considerable ground.

Brk badly start,pulled up after

SLOTS - broke at the start hampering trailing runners losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Gate spd,led 1500,very stylish str

Up,ld,held ld,trld 1600,thru,battld

BESIDE ME - lay inwards when weakening final bend striking track markers. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the filly was having its first start for six weeks and had peaked on its run and considering this he was not overly disappointed with the effort.

Gate spd,ld 1650,fght hard,hdd 100

Wd,3-4bk otr,off rear tn,imprvd wd

BESIDE ME - lay inwards in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the filly had proved difficult to steer at various stages and he would be recommending gear changes.