Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Speared to ld,set terms,unrelenting

Won early ld duel,set terms,staunch

Gun run mrks,thru lane,did best inr

Held ld,dictated terms,eyed,run dwn

ACUSHLA MACHREE - Driver B Mangos admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home. After viewing the replays and considering penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Mangos' Driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 10 November 2023 (3 days).

Prkd,ld 1900,dictated,cut bk 50 out

ACUSHLA MACHREE - shifted out under pressure early in the home straight.

Prkd,cvr 1050,wd 300,closed boldly

Nice sit otr,off 175m,closed nicely

Prkd,ld 1900,trld 1150,slick on inr

Trld,3-bk 1550,held up,late on mrks

MHAI SURFER GIRL - Driver M White was warned for contacting a track marker near the 120m when held up for a run to the inside of LOUEZYANA in the passing lane before obtaining clear racing room approaching the 50m. In considering this matter Stewards were satisfied that no unfair advantage had been gained.

Eased,rear otr,8th gap tn,sound inr

Nice trip otr,peeled 300,strong fin

1x1,prkd 1400,lost ld dig,fght hard

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,closed well wdst

ARTISAN - hampered at the start.

Left prkd the majority,stuck gamely

Wd,eased,wd cvr rear 500,bold wdst

ARTISAN - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

3-bk mrks to tn,thru,ran on solidly

MIKI NOEL - broke near the 100m when appearing to jump a track marker when in restricted room after having attempted to improve to the inside of ARTISAN early in the run home, which in turn was attempting to improve to the inside of MIKI SHAN. An investigation was held into this incident. After hearing the evidence from Drivers P Ferguson (MIKI NOEL), S Phelan (ARTISAN), M McKendry (MIKI SHAN) and viewing the replays Stewards were not satisfied that MIKI SHAN had become clearly established as the lead horse on the marker line after LADY OF THE LIGHT (leader) had shifted out on approaching the passing lane and as such were of the opinion that Mr McKendry was entitled to shift down into the lane. Given the circumstances Stewards could not attribute blame solely to any driver and took the matter no further.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr,4w,ran on

Prkd,cvr 1200,off,ran on soundly

ARTISAN - driver S Phelan defended a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion leaving the final bend. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Phelan, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.

Soon ld,set terms,kicked,not tested

Quickly to ld,dictated terms,too gd

Brk,wd,up prkd 2150m,outfinished

LADY OF THE LIGHT - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early.

Held ld,set rules,gritty under fire

LADY OF THE LIGHT - lay out rounding the final turn and shifted up the track on straightening for the run home but was corrected by Driver M Ranger.

Straight to ld,got terms,too strong

LADY OF THE LIGHT - lay out and shifted up the track early in the home straight but was corrected by Driver M Ranger. Continued to lay out throughout the run home.

Eased,3-bk otr,wd 400,4w tn,kept on

LADY OF THE LIGHT - lay outwards throughout the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Driver M Ranger advised that the mare had peaked on her run in what was her first race back from a lengthy spell.

Wd,up prkd 1700,flat topmwilted out

WHISPERING ARTIST - raced wide early. Weakened in the run home.

Eased,rear otr,no hope sprint home

Rear,8th otr,wd 500,wdr,closed hard

5th inr,prkd,ld,trld bell,stout inr

WHISPERING ARTIST - briefly hampered near the 2100m when having to be restrained off the back of HOORAY HENRY.

Wd,made ld,trld 1550,thru,too sharp

Soft trip mrks,thru,did best on inr

5bk otr,3wd cvr 700,solid bid mid

LIFES A BEACH - hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m.

1x1-4bk otr,well bk tn,held up,fair

LIFES A BEACH - hampered by a breaking runner on the first bend. Held up for a distance passing the 100m.

3wd cvr,postd 900,wdr tn,solid wd

LIFES A BEACH - raced wide until near the 600m.

8th,3bk otr,off,workd home wd

Last,innr 500,angld,tidy wn clear

LIFES A BEACH - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd tn,held on

MANHATTAN - the boring pole detached late in the run home and fell to the track shortly after the finish line This gear was inspected and found to be in good condition with trainer B Butt deemed not to be at fault. Driver B Butt 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 in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butt's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 26 November 2023 (3 days) and in addition imposed a fine of $175.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1800,off,few gaps

MANHATTAN - held up late in the run home.

Wd,prkd,pshd to ld 1550,cut dwn 50m

MANHATTAN - raced wide in the early stages before improving forward to lead near the 1500m.

Wd,prkd,lost ld dig,ld 200,run down

MANHATTAN - raced wide early stages before improving to the parked position near the 1200m.

3bk otr,up,prkd 800,fght tn,peakd

Cght 4wd,led 700,danced away,easy

AARDIE'S EXPRESS - paced roughly as the start was effected. Raced four wide until reaching the lead near the 800m. Driver T Williams reported the removable deafeners were not activated due to having the field covered.

Gate spd,ld 1500,set terms,easy

AARDIE'S EXPRESS - driver T Williams advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brf brk,wide,led,capturd,faded late

AARDIE'S EXPRESS - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

5th,led,trail 1800,too slick lane

AARDIE'S EXPRESS - paced roughly near the 200m when utilising the passing lane.