Methven Trotting Club Inc

Soon ld,allowed terms,too polished

Made ld,dictated,hdd 100m,bttld on

A REASON TO FIGHT - crowded late in the run home by THE WILL and trotted roughly after making contact with that runner's sulky wheel.

Thru,up,ld 2100,fght hard,nabbd

5bk otr,6bk 1000,well bk,bt slows

Brk early,10th otr bell,fght on mid

A REASON TO FIGHT - broke at the start losing ground.

Brk 1900,6th,4bk inr,held up,steady

A REASON TO FIGHT - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3rd inr,3-bk,thru 200,bold fin pegs

A REASON TO FIGHT - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Brk,10th,5-bk inr,off wd,cvr,wilted

A REASON TO FIGHT - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide with cover from the 1400m. Weakened from the 600m.

Ld out,trld 1100,thru,stout bid inr

Off pegs,1x1,4-bk 900,wdst,tidy fin

BRIANNA - shifted outwards at the start checking outside runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

3 & 4-bk mrks,keen,off,bttld on wd

BRIANNA - driver D McCormick admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground outwards near the 600m when not clear of DELLA'S FELLA which was checked and broke. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 23 November 2025 (2 days).

5th,brk 2150,8th,6bk inr,paddled

BRIANNA - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.

Left prkd,cvr 800,failed to fire up

BRIANNA - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened from the 600m.

Slow,5-3bk otr,4bk 700,tight,pluggd

BRIANNA - stood on the mark losing ground.

5-4th,4bk inr,off 400,unwound best

BRIANNA - fractious prior to the start and was back from its allocated position. Held up final bend.

Ld out,trld 1550,flat 650,drppd out

BRIANNA - weakened near the 500m hampering trailing runners.

7th otr,1x1,4-bk,wd 850,no pick-up

Brk,3bk inr,battling 600,faded out

BRIANNA - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened passing the 500m.

Prkd,trld,3-bk 2100,unable to spark

BRIANNA - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding DEM BONES DEM BONES. Driver D McCormick was issued a warning. Over-raced middle stages. Struck and punctured the sulky tyre of KISS ME KATE near the 600m. Mr McCormick admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 April up to and including 25 April 2025 (2 days). Mr McCormick also admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein rounding the final bend and again early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from 26 April up to and including 30 April 2025 (2 days).

Tardy,rear inr,plggd away on mrks

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

10-9th,5bk inr,4bk inr tn,pluggd

Rear,5-bk inr bell,off,never a hope

7th inr,5-bk,thru 200,did best mrks

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - lay outwards late in the run home.

Blew the start,tailed off,no hope

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

6th inr,1x1,prkd,cvr 1000,off,stout

1x1,4bk otr,3wd 600,held up,good

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - held up rounding the final bend. Stewards questioned driver C DeFilippi regarding his decision to shift inwards at that stage of the race. Mr DeFilippi explained that he felt his runner was under pressure and therefore elected to obtain cover behind the favoured ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL, which was still travelling well at the time. He further stated that he was disappointed with the manner in which his horse finished the race. After considering Mr DeFilippi's explanation and reviewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied that his actions were not unreasonable under the circumstances and determined that no further action was warranted.

Brk badly start,nvr in touch after

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - broke at the start losing all chance.

10th otr,wd cvr 800,wdst top,stout

ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - raced three wide from the 750m.

6th otr,5-bk,held up,belated in mid

LOOKSLIKEATRIXTER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

Wd,1x1,prkd 1400,3rd top,outkicked

LOOKSLIKEATRIXTER - raced wide early.

5 & 6-bk mrks,off,wd cvr rear,chkd

LOOKSLIKEATRIXTER - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

3-4bk otr,3wd 700,tried hard mid

9th otr,4-bk 1700,wd 450,chkd,sound

LOOKSLIKEATRIXTER - checked by a breaking runner near the 300m and trotted roughly for a distance.

6th,3bk otr 1200,3wd tn,pluggd wd

7th,3bk otr,urgd tn,1-paced mid

LOOKSLIKEATRIXTER - lay inwards near the 250m placing an inside runner in restricted room. Notwithstanding this driver J Smith was warned to ensure he gives inside runners sufficient room in future.

Slow,5bk inr,4bk tn,no threat

LOOKSLIKEATRIXTER - slow to begin. Hung outwards losing ground rounding the first bend.

5th,4bk inr 1800,rear,imprvd at bk

1x1,wd 1300,prkd 1000,dug in,gritty

Across to trail early,fght well inr

KOWHAI SUNBURST - trotted roughly at various stages throughout.

Blew to bits early,out of business

KOWHAI SUNBURST - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Slw,rear inr,never made any impact

KOWHAI SUNBURST - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Soon 1x1,trail 450,steady wrk

11th otr,4-bk,wd 550,fght on nicely

10th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd tn,up late

Wd,prkd,into ld 2050,hdd top,wilted

KOWHAI SUNBURST - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,unable to stick

STUARTS BULLER BOY - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding KOWHAI SUNBURST before breaking and losing all chance. Driver A Faulks was issued a warning.

Brk,detachd,always well bk after

KOWHAI SUNBURST - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainer's request.

Led,trld 1800,waitd,thru,steady

KOWHAI SUNBURST - lay inwards just prior to the start crowding an inside runner.

Chkd start,tailed off,bt slows mrks

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - checked at the start and broke losing considerable ground.

1x1,3bk otr,3wd 600,honest mid

Brk run-up,8th inr,off,sound in gap

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver J MacDonald advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners in the run home due to the cord becoming entangled. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. Mr MacDonald was shown a replay and reminded of his obligations when attempting to activate gear in the run home with his foot close to the horse's hind leg.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,chal,thwarted

7th,3bk otr,1x1,3bk,askd,honest inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - shifted inwards near the 450m placing AMENDMENT in restricted room with the sulky wheel being contacted. After taking initial evidence from driver B Butt (AMENDMENT), Stewards adjourned the enquiry due to driver O Thornley having left the course.

Brk,left 1st,5-bk 1400,off,late dig

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - reared as the barriers were released losing ground.

Led-4bk inr,5bk 1400,sound inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - tangled away.

4-6bk inr,held up 4bk,cheeky mid

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.

4-3rd,3bk inr,flat tn,no pick-up

Ld,trld,3bk 2000,held up,honest inr

Quickly to ld,set terms,gathered in

Up,ld 1800,joind 600,hdd,swamped

PRINCE TEKA - driver M Nimczyk was issued a warning for the manner he drove in the run home with his foot removed from the sulky footrest.

Soon ld,allowed terms,gunned down

Quickly ld,dictated terms,reeled in

Soon ld,set terms,gathered in 150m

Strght to ld,set terms,fght,bested

Wd cvr,into ld 1500,held on bravely

PRINCE TEKA - raced wide early.

Ld out,dictated terms,swamped late

Prkd,pshd to ld 1300,hdd top,wilted

PRINCE TEKA - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Trld,3-bk 1550,carted,off,sound gap

PRINCE TEKA - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

4bk otr,5bk 1600,3wd cvr,sound wd

8th,4bk otr,angld,slashing bid wd

Wd,prkd,into ld 1500,held on gamely

Chkd,9th,wd cvr,prkd 850,brk in 4th

ROYAL ROCK - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner after 150m. Broke again near the 150m losing its chance.

Prkd,3-bk inr 2000,thru,strong mrks

ROYAL ROCK - trainer J Morrison was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with a whip.

Rear,wd cvr,prkd 900,ld 350,too ezy

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed.

Thru,4-5bk inr,off 700,4bk tn,good

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Held up final bend.

8th,5-bk otr 2000,wdst top,bold fin

KOKO KABOOM - pre-raced warmed. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Mid-bk otr,battled away rear

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Broke rounding the first bend losing ground.

Slow,12-11th,6bk inr,off,honest wd

KOKO KABOOM - raced wide from the 900m.

Slow,5th,prkd 1100,fght,bested

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly in the early stages. Driver W House was issued a warning when allowing his runner to start wider on the track than his allocated barrier position. In assessing this, Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not gained any advantage.

Slow,7th,1x1,3rd 600,off,solid

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed.

Mid,3w,parkd 800,led in,fght

Last,mid otr,nice fin widr

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Wd,6th,6-bk inr,1x1,3-bk,plggd away

KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards and trotted roughly in the run home.

11th otr,6-bk.wd cvr 600,6w,up late

TESSAMAE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.

8th otr,3-bk 2000,wdst top,bold fin

Wd,up prkd 1600,unable to stick on

TESSAMAE - raced wide early and middle stages.

12th inr,5-bk,5th gap 400,faded out

TESSAMAE - slow to begin. Trotted roughly passing the 1400m.

Wd,up prkd 2100,lost ld dig,fdd out

TESSAMAE - broke briefly near the 1800m. Weakened early in the run home.

8th,brk 5th 1400,out of contention

TESSAMAE - broke near the 1400m losing all chance.

Wd,made ld,collared 350,no response

BRIAN BEATT - raced wide early.

Trld,3-bk 1000,failed to quicken up

Led,trld 1800,3bk 500,held up,good

BRIAN BEATT - held up final bend.

Quickly ld,dictated terms,too tough

Gun run mrks,thru,bttld on solidly

5th otr,left prkd 400,no final kick

BRIAN BEATT - over-raced middle stages.

11th otr,5-bk 1500,wd 600,wdr,plggd

BRIAN BEATT - over-raced middle stages.

Made ld,3-bk bell,4-bk,sound on inr

3wd,prkd 1300,1x1 800,gone tn

BRIAN BEATT - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Brk,5bk inr,rear inr tn,pluggd inr

BRIAN BEATT - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Weakened early in the run home.

Brk early in score-up,distanced

SEE NO EVIL - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

8th otr,brk 2000,tailed off,no hope

SEE NO EVIL - trotted roughly and broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.

Prkd,ld,trld 2000,thru,too slippery

6th,4bk inr,3bk otr 500,tried hard

Eased,wd rear,ld 850,hdd 350,wilted

SEE NO EVIL - hung outwards and trotted roughly in the score up and was back from the unruly position at the start. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised he was disappointed with the effort. Co-trainer T White advised the filly would be freshened and returned to the trials before resuming.

Rough in score-up,tacked on,no more

SEE NO EVIL - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Again trotted roughly when weakening early in the run home.

Slow,6th,3bk inr,brk 1000,done

SEE NO EVIL - broke near the 1000m losing all chance. Driver K Butt reported the filly cast the off hind shoe shortly after the start.

4th,4-bk inr,off 1000,wd 500,ld,ezy

SEE NO EVIL - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Trotted roughly in the run home.

Soon ld,trld 1500,thru,whacked away

DARK GHANA - checked by an inside runner at the start.

3bk inr,brk,5th,4bk inr,gone 400

DARK GHANA - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Weakened final bend.

Slow,10th,5bk inr,off 600,steady

DARK GHANA - slow to begin. Trotted roughly final bend. Placed in restricted room near the 250m when an outside runner shifted inwards. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Morrison advised he was disappointed with the effort.

4th,prkd,ld 1100,joind tn then brk

DARK GHANA - lay inwards and trotted roughly racing into the first bend. Broke near the 250m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Wd,6bk otr,5bk inr,held up,tidy

DARK GHANA - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

7th,3-4bk otr,inr tn,cheeky inr

DARK GHANA - lay inwards final bend.

Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1900,shffld,bt slws

DARK GHANA - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.

3-4bk otr,brk 400,didn't recover

DARK GHANA - broke near the 400m losing all chance.

Trld,3-bk 1500,off,closed strongly

Ld out,trld,3-bk 1000,off,stout fin

7th otr,1x1 2100,unable to quicken

Up,led,trld,3bk 850,off,honest mid

Bk otr,angld trn,made gd ground

BARRYTOWN - fractious in the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

7th otr,left prkd 2600,dropped away

9th otr,3bk bell,off,bttld away

10th otr,6-bk bell,wd 650,no pickup

Trld-3bk inr,trld,off tn,smart mid

BARRYTOWN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend

Brk hopelessly early,pulled up

AMENDMENT - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Stewards lodged a protest against 9th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the mare had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays driver J van Rijn did not contest the protest and AMENDMENT was disqualified by Stewards.

Slow,5-6-7bk inr,7bk otr,imprvd mid

5-4-5bk inr,duckd inr tn,handy inr

HOLLY HIGHLANDER - shifted inwards near the 450m placing AMENDMENT in restricted room with the sulky wheel being contacted. After taking initial evidence from driver B Butt (AMENDMENT), Stewards adjourned the enquiry due to driver O Thornley having left the course.

Chkd,6th,1x1 2200,off tn,cut ldr bk

AMENDMENT - hampered by a breaking runner after 150m.

Rear inr,off,wd cvr 600,blkd,brk up

AMENDMENT - held up early in the run home. Broke passing the 350m losing all chance.

6th,5bk inr,off,3wd,ld 500,run down

5th,3bk otr 1500,angld,tidy wdst

HARRIET'S MOMENT - over-raced middle stages. Raced greenly early in the run home and shifted outwards near the 150m forcing AMENDMENT wider on the track.

6-5th,to 1x1 1000,off,swooped by

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

AMENDMENT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainer's request.