Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Fired to ld,claimed 175m,fght well

WALLFLOWER - lay in near the 350m contacting a track marker.

Trld on slow clip,thru,no final zip

Eased,3-bk otr,wd top,no final kick

1x1,prkd,4-bk inr 1250,never ran on

3wd,up,ld 1300,dug in tn,classy

WALLFLOWER - raced wide early.

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,kick,fadd late

Eased,rear inr,off,1x1,wd rear,fair

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.

3 &4-bk otr,wd cvr rear,bold wdst

Soft trip mrks,off tn,chased boldly

Fired to ld,trld 1400,off,ld,too gd

MCKENDRICK - Driver J Dunn was issued with a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he shifted inwards forcing HAMPTON down onto track markers approaching the first turn causing that runner to break losing all chance with resultant interference to trailing runners. Mr Dunn indicated that he would defend the charge and the matter was adjourned sine die by the Adjudicative Committee.

Chkd,6th otr,4-bk,5w top,plggd clsr

MCKENDRICK - hampered shortly after the start.

Eased,rear inr,off,wddst top,useful

6th inr,off,held up top,bold fin wd

MCKENDRICK - held up rounding the final turn and early stages of the run home.

Prkd,trld 1800,off tn,up in shadows

THE MIGHTY SULLY - Driver M White admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he shifted his gelding inwards near the 1800m when not sufficiently clear which resulted in an inside runner being checked and pacing roughly. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr White's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on the 22 March up to and including 4 April 2024 (3 days).

Wd,prkd,into ld 1200,hdd top,wilted

THE MIGHTY SULLY - lay in approaching the first turn and paced roughly for several strides. Raced wide early stages. Weakened rounding the final turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver S Burley expressed disappointment and could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. Trainer M White advised Stewards on 3 February that although he had initially intended not racing on the 2nd day, he had changed his mind after the gelding had recovered well and scoped clear. Mr White further advised that he could only attribute the disappointing run to having had to work to secure the lead in the prevailing blustery conditions.

Made ld,dictated,held on resolutely

SPIRITED LOU - hampered briefly on straightening for the run home when THE MIGHTY SULLY shifted outwards. Driver M McKendry advised that his chances hadn't been affected.

5th inr,5-bk,3-bk 1400,off,fght mid

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

3rd inr,3-bk,up prkd 900,stuck well

ARTISAN - Driver C Hackett, who declined the assistance of a senior driver, was issued with a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Prkd,into ld 1400,dictated,defiant

ARTISAN - when questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance Driver C Hackett advised that the mare had benefitted from being able to set its own terms when leading.

Ld out,trld 1600,held up,off,useful

4th,3-bk inr 1600,thru,fght nicely

Lost ld dig,trld 1200,thru,fght inr

Eased,rear inr,off,impr mid,fght on

5th inr,5-bk,1x1,prkd 800,tough bid

FERNLEIGH CASH - over-raced middle stages when outside the leader. Junior Driver K Denifostova, assisted by J Abernethy, admitted a charge under Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that she shifted out near the 1600m forcing MIKI SHAN wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

6th inr,1x1,3-bk,4w top,closed well

Made ld,allowed terms,too tenacious

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,too slick inr

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd top,bold bid

Wd cvr,up prkd bell,outkicked str

MIKI SHAN - raced wide early.

Brk start,tacked on,nothing extra

DONTSTOPMENOW - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Wd,prkd,ld 2150,dictated,kicked clr

DONTSTOPMENOW - fractious prior to the start. Shifted up the track when Driver T Herlihy activated gear near the 300m but was immediately corrected.

4th,prkd,cvr 1050,wd 300,fght well

Wd,7th otr,5-bk,wd cvr rear,strong

5th otr,3-bk 1700,wd cvr 400,no zip

Brk start,rear inr,off,never ran on

DONTSTOPMENOW - broke at the start losing ground before settling. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Soon ld,dictated terms,never tested

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

Brk,prkd,3-bk inr 2300,no pick-up

BROOKIES JAFFA - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Weakened late in the run home.

4th inr,4-bk 1600,off,wd rear,plggd

Nice trip otr,peeled top,outkicked

3rd,3-bk inr,off,ld 1500,gunned dwn

5th inr,4-bk,3-bk 1350,no gap,stiff

BROOKIES JAFFA - disappointed for a run in the passing lane early in the home straight.

Brk,8th inr,5-bk bell,9th tn,no zip

BROOKIES JAFFA - broke briefly at the start. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination, including an endoscopic procedure, at the request of connections which revealed mucus in the trachea.