Auckland Trotting Club Inc

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr 300,fin on

5th inr,4-bk,off,wd cvr,no late zip

THE SURFER - placed in restricted room by outside runners approaching the first turn.

Fired to ld,trld 1400,thru,stuck on

Fired to ld,set terms,mastered late

THE SURFER - lay in rounding the final turn.

Quickly to ld,allowed terms,too big

THE SURFER - paced roughly rounding the final turn.

Wd,into 1x1 early,off top,too slick

ALWAYS FLYIN - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Driver Z Butcher was questioned regarding the manner in which he drove early in the run home when electing to shift inwards rather than attempt to follow THE SURFER when that runner improved outwards. Mr Butcher stated that it had been the connections' intention to drive the colt with a trail, however he elected to commence to improve forward three wide near the 1100m given the slow tempo being set. He further stated that after having been able to shift down into the running line near the 400m that his runner had then paced roughly for some strides and as such he was reluctant to attempt to shift outwards and force LENNY LINCOLN wider to obtain clear running as he felt it was a better option to look for a run to the inside. Mr Butcher also added that he was satisfied with the performance given the circumstances and felt that the colt would derive benefit from the run.

4th inr,off,wd rear 400,closed well

3-bk mrks to trn,thru 200,stout fin

4th inr,3-bk,4-bk,prkd 1050,fght on

THROWYAARMSAROUNDME - lay in near the 1750m dislodging a track marker.

7th otr,3-bk,wd,prkd 1100,fght hard

THROWYAARMSAROUNDME - momentarily hampered by an inside runner on straightening for the run home.

1x1,left prkd 1250,chall 150,denied

NELSON'S BOY - Stewards investigated an incident entering the first turn when NELSON'S BOY broke losing considerable ground when racing to the outside of THROWYAARMSAROUNDME. It was established that both runners shifted ground in this incident and no further action was deemed necessary. Broke rounding the final turn losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed some minor lacerations.

Brk,4th,trld,3-bk,prkd 1350,gallant

THROWYAARMSAROUNDME - broke briefly at the start losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver T Herlihy advised he was satisfied with the run after racing without cover from near the 1300m.

Eased,rear inr,prkd 1350,stuck well

5th,3-bk otr 1800,wd cvr 350,too gd

Trld,3-bk 1650,keen,off.fght in mid

TWO EYE SEE - over-raced middle stages.

4th inr,3bk,off 600,chkd,rallied wd

TWO EYE SEE - commenced to over-race entering the back straight the final time. Became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of HAIL LUCIUS near the 500m and then broke briefly after contacting the sulky of MR KAPLAN with its off hind.

Eased,4-bk inr,prkd 1300,stuck well

Prkd,cvr 1150,off,fght on stoutly

TWO EYE SEE - over-raced middle stages. Driver L Hollis reported that the near side sliding blind failed to activate along with the deafeners despite his efforts.

Gt spd,led,trail,solid bid lane

Bk otr,last,thru mid 400,nice fin

FLYING ELLIE - held up early in the run home.

Followd 1x1,drag up 400,nice wider

Wide,pressd 2 lead,fght on well

FLYING ELLIE - raced wide early.

Gt spd,trail,retook,too powerful

FLYING ELLIE - shifted up the track abruptly near the 200m when driver C Ferguson released the removable deafeners, hampering outside runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

3rd,peeld 700,loomd trn,too slick

FLYING ELLIE - driver C Ferguson reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Quickly to ld,allowed terms,too big

JOLIMONT - Driver Z Meredith reported that he didn't activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon 3bk inr,angld out 200,sound

JOLIMONT - shifted outwards marginally near the 40m hampering ALTA METEOR. After viewing the replays a protest was lodged under Rule 869A(2) by driver J Cox (ALTA METEOR) placed 5th, against 4th placing being awarded to JOLIMONT (D Butcher) alleging interference near the 40m. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest.

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,off,honest mid

3bk inr,4bk 700,held up,flew wdst

JOLIMONT - held up final bend.

Led,trld 2100,off 250,chased hard

Trld-3bk inr,held up,tidy,held up

JOLIMONT - held up late in the run home.

Found ld,walked them,cut bk 100 out

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay in latter stages of the score up.

Fired to ld,briefly attckd,powerful

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - Driver C Hackett reported that she had not activated the deafeners due to having the field covered.

Eased,rear inr,off,4w cvr 500,bttld

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett stated that the mare had been unable to make up much leeway when attempting to improve wide rounding the final turn due to the fast-closing sectionals recorded.

Lost ld dig,prkd thru'out,outkicked

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - when questioned regarding the performance Driver T Mitchell could offer no explanation for what he considered to be a disappointing run. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

9th otr,4-bk,wd 500,bold bid,denied

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay in rounding the final turn and throughout the run home. Driver T Mitchell was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion near the 150m.

Eased,wd cvr rear 1100,postd,outfin

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - back from position at the start. Driver T Mitchell was issued with a warning. Raced wide from the 1100m.

1x1,3-bk 800,3 & 4w 400,closed hard

Eased,4-bk inr,3-bk 200,sound inr

NELSON'S BOY - paced roughly entering the first turn. Contacted a track marker final turn when placed in restricted room.

Chkd,rear otr,wd 450,wdst top,strng

NELSON'S BOY - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first turn.

Brk,3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,sound inr

NELSON'S BOY - broke briefly at the start losing ground. A final warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Brk early,tacked on,4-bk inr,brk up

NELSON'S BOY - Stewards investigated an incident entering the first turn when NELSON'S BOY broke losing considerable ground when racing to the outside of THROWYAARMSAROUNDME. It was established that both runners shifted ground in this incident and no further action was deemed necessary. Broke rounding the final turn losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed some minor lacerations.

Rough early,tailed off,out of play

NELSON'S BOY - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.