Methven Trotting Club Inc

Brk,4-5bk inr,off 600,wd,brk 400

HOOFN IT - broke briefly at the start. Broke again passing the 400m losing all chance.

5-6bk inr,tight & brk 900,distant

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).

2-3rd,brk,detachd,6bk otr,battld

HOOFN IT - broke near the 2400m hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground.

Soon 3bk otr,3wd cvr tn,steady

HOOFN IT - driver S Trotter 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 and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Trotter's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 9 June up to and including 16 June 2024 (2 days).

5th,brk,10-8th,detachd,bt slows

HOOFN IT - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.

Prkd,no cvr,1x1 600,drifting out

HOOFN IT - weakened final bend.

Brk,led,brk 1800,detatched after

KNOWING ME - fractious prior to the start and broke briefly as the barrier was released. Broke again near the 1700m hampering trailing runners and losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Brk,7th,3bk otr 900,off,plggd,brk

KNOWING ME - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Trotted roughly passing the 1200m losing ground. Broke again near the 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.

Brk,dist 10th,detachd by 900,brk

KNOWING ME - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 1000m. Broke again near the 200m when trailing the field.

Trld-4bk inr,held up,tight,steady

KNOWING ME - held up in the run home. Driver R May advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

5bk otr,3wd cvr,angld,useful wdst

Brk,4-5bk inr,off tn,tidy in gaps

AROHA - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Brk,5bk inr 1200,rear tn,bt slows

AROHA - trainer B Butt was issued a warning for being late to notify the mare would be racing with half hopples. Broke after 100m losing ground. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

9th,brk 2300,detached after

VALYRIAN - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk,held up,chkd 200

VALYRIAN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home. Checked by a breaking runner near the 200m.

4th,brk 2200-1900,rear otr,brk

BONJOUR PARIS - broke racing into the first bend and shifted down the track despite the efforts of driver J Thomas hampering trailing runners and losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 300m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. The connections advised the gelding will be sent for a spell.

Slow-9th,4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,ok,brk

BONJOUR PARIS - the boring pole was removed prior to the start due to warming up unfavourably. Broke passing the 150m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

5bk otr,3wd,1x1,3bk,honest mid

Parkd,brfly 1x1,3bk,led 900,fght on

6-5th,4bk inr,held up,off,honest

Slow,7th,1x1 1200,off,honest

TESSAMAE - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Slow,4th,4bk inr,clr tn,one-paced

6th,1x1,chkd 850,1x1,battld wd

TESSAMAE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Hung outwards and trotted roughly in the run home.

Up,ld 1800,trld 1100,thru,solid

Led,trld,ld,trld 1400,flat,battld

KISS ME KATE - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the mare had over-raced at various stages throughout. Trainer B Munro advised he would be making gear changes prior to resuming.

Brk on dispatch,5bk inr,brk 850

KISS ME KATE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again near the 850m losing all chance.

Up,prkd,ld 1100,fght hard,cght 100

KISS ME KATE - raced wide early. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk,tackd on,bk otr,never in it

KISS ME KATE - broke at the start losing ground.

Brk,detachd,rear inr,bt slows inr

GLANCE - broke at the start losing ground.

Found 1x1,askd tn,no extra mid

4-5-6bk inr,buried tn,pluggd inr

6-5-4bk otr,3wd cvr,whackd away

Brk start,never in touch after

GLANCE - broke at the start losing all chance.

1x1,3bk otr 600,no extra in str

Led-3bk inr,4bk 1100,waitd,fair inr

Parkd,denied lead,flat 500,batld

Ld,trld,3bk 1900,held up,tidy inr

Prkd,no cvr,flat 700,brk tn

INQUIZITIVE MAN - weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised that in his opinion the gelding had been unsuited to racing parked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery.

Trld-3bk inr,flat 600,whackd away

MASSIVE MERC - crowded momentarily leaving the final bend and struck a track marker.

3rd,3bk inr 1100,flat tn,wilted

MASSIVE MERC - lay in rounding the final bend striking a track marker.

Soon parkd,trail,hld up 500,ran on

MASSIVE MERC - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m. Held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

6th,up prkd 1300,3rd tn,felt pinch

MASSIVE MERC - out of position at the start. Driver A Clark was issued a warning.

Brk 1900,5th,tried hard,disq

MASSIVE MERC - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays driver A Clark did not contest the protest and MASSIVE MERC was disqualified by the Stewards.

Ld,trld,3bk 1400,thru,no dash inr

TINKERBELLE - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.

Chkd,8th,1x1 1300,up,sound mid

TINKERBELLE - checked by a breaking runner at the start unbalancing driver S Ottley in the sulky. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Trotted roughly in the run home.

4-3rd,up prkd 500,fght,peaked

Brk,5bk inr,off 500,dashd hm wd

TINKERBELLE - broke at the start losing ground.

4th,4bk inr,3bk 600,held up,sound

Brk badly,always detached after

TINKERBELLE - broke at the start losing all chance.

2nd,trld,ld 850,hdd 200,wilted inr

6bk otr,sent 3wd,up tn,fair,chkd

WYPOUT - raced wide without cover from the 1200m. Checked by a breaking runner near the 200m.

Ld,3bk inr 1800,held up tn,tidy mid

WYPOUT - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.

Led,trld 2100,flat 400,kept trying

Led,trld 2000,thru,smart up inr

WYPOUT - lay inwards late in the run home having to be steadied by driver P Nairn.

4-5bk inr,held up 600,bt slows inr

WYPOUT - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C DeFilippi. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Hampered final bend by a weakening runner.

3rd,3bk inr,trld 850,off,tidy,close

4bk otr,3wd cvr,wdr tn,handy wd

3-4bk inr,3bk otr,up tn,solid mid

Slow,10th,rear inr,detachd 400

DIAMOND HARBOUR - slow in the early stages. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend and weakened leaving the final bend. Driver C Thornley advised the mare had trotted roughly at various stages throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer K James advised in his opinion the mare may be better suited to grass tracks.

5th,parkd 1000,loomd,solid,peakd

DIAMOND HARBOUR - connections advised the mare has been treated for stomach ulcers since last racing.

Brk on dispatch,distant after

MISS MELANIE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Trainer A Faulks advised he would give consideration to sending the filly for a spell.

5th,3bk inr 1000,detachd 700,flat

5th,3bk inr,off tn,one-paced mid

MISS MELANIE - driver A Faulks was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

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.