STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra ParkFriday, 7 December 2018
Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra ParkFriday, 7 December 2018
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra Park |
| Weather: | Fine |
| Track: | Fast |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | N Ydgren (Chairman), S Mulcay, B Van Kan |
| Veterinarian: | Dr B O Vosloo |
| General |
| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. |
| Supplementary: |
| Nil |
| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | ADIEU FLIRT, BELLE OF MONTANA, DREAM ABOUT ME, ASHLEY LOCAZ, ALL U NEED IS FAITH, SOLID GOLD, AS FREE AS AIR, STEAM PUNK | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Nil | |
| Fines: | Nil | |
| Warnings: | Race 2 | J Abernethy (ADIEU FLIRT) [Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Regs] - Maintain straight course in run home. |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 9 | WILL TAKE CHARGE - Warned Racing Manners |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Nil | |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 08/12/2018 until 12/12/2018 inclusive (5 days): TRIOLET, BEST WESTERN, BRYDON EARL, SHADOW ROLL | |
| Ineligible from 08/12/2018 until 14/12/2018 inclusive (7 days): BAQUERO | ||
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 NORTHERN 3YO STAKES MOB PACE Video |
| BLAZEN RIVER - the two minute strap came loose during the running. | |
| HEISENBERG - tended to lay in rounding the bends when leading. | |
| Race 2 | NOEL TAYLOR NZ TROTTING HALL OF FAME MOBILE PACE Video |
| ADIEU FLIRT - hung outwards in the final straight and in consequence shifted several cart widths wider. Notwithstanding the horses manners Driver J Abernethy was warned to maintain a straight line in the future. | |
| DINA BROWN - lay inwards racing into the first bend and had to be steadied after becoming awkwardly placed near the sulky of BETTATHANAPOKEINDEYE. Raced three wide early. | |
| MUSTANG SALLY - when spoken to regarding the manner in which he drove the filly when electing to maintain a position at the rear throughout, driver R May advised that the filly was best saved for one run and was better served when not being asked to work in the middle stages. Mr May further stated that he had not had the opportunity to progress with cover at any stage and subsequently been left poorly positioned over the fast final sections. Trainer S Reid confirmed the filly was not suited to working at any stage of its race. Mr Reid also stated that it was his intention to reconsider her immediate racing programme specifically as to which venues she might be best suited racing at. | |
| FORTUNE SMILES - held up on the final bend and the early stages of the run home. Again held up over the final stages having to be steadied. | |
| GOLDEN QUEST - lay inwards near the 900 metres and had to be steadied. | |
| RHIANNA REIGNS - paced roughly for several strides shortly after the start. | |
| Race 3 | ALABAR SIRES STAKES FILLIES SERIES (HEAT 4) MOBILE PACE Video |
| GIBSON GIRL - lay outwards for a short distance passing the 170 metres having to be corrected. Placed in restricted room over the final stages when runners each side shifted ground. | |
| THE STUNNING NUN - was out position in the later stages of the score up. When spoken to regarding this Driver M McKendry reported the filly, which was having only its second start tonight, had raced greenly and struggled to maintain its position. Mr McKendry added that the filly had been beaten for speed over the initial 200 metres of the race getting further back than anticipated. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home with Driver M McKendry being unable to fully test his runner. | |
| TEMPO ROSE - raced wide and without cover throughout. Weakened passing the 400 metres. | |
| PRINCESS TIFFANY - raced three wide with cover from the 1400 metres before improving to race outside the leader approaching the 400 metres. Lay inwards under pressure over the final stages. When questioned regarding the performance Driver M Purdon advised that due to weather enforced cancellations the filly had missed a trial prior to coming north and then been unsuited to having to race wide for the majority. M Purdon added that he expected that the filly would derive considerable benefit from the run. | |
| Race 4 | CADUCEUS CLUB NORTHERN BREEDERS STAKES MOBILE PACE Video |
| AMERICAN EMPRESS - lay outwards throughout the final straight. | |
| BETTOR'S HEART - boring pole was removed after the preliminary. Held up throughout the run home. | |
| UTMOST DELIGHT - Over-raced when being restrained in the early stages. Lay inwards throughout the final straight. | |
| Race 5 | WOODLANDS STUD 2018 SUMMER CUP HANDICAP PACE Video |
| MACH SHARD - broke at the start losing ground before settling. | |
| ASHLEY LOCAZ - inconvenienced by a breaking runner after 100 metres. Lay in rounding the final turn. | |
| ALL U NEED IS FAITH - slow to begin. Lay in rounding the final turn. | |
| SICARIO - began awkwardly. | |
| TRIPLE EIGHT - paced roughly rounding the first turn losing ground. Held up early final turn. Again paced roughly in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| ON THE CARDS - shifted in on reaching the passing lane when leading and had to be corrected by Driver T Herlihy. | |
| NORTHVIEW HUSTLER - raced three wide early. | |
| JACK'S LEGEND - lay inwards leaving the final bend causing Driver Z Butcher some difficulty. | |
| LETS ELOPE - held up early final turn. | |
| Race 6 | NZ STAFF MOBILE PACE Video |
| ZEALAND STAR - Over-raced middle stages. Held up early final turn and then again over the final stages of the run home. | |
| PATANJALI - broke in the early stage of the score up but regained its position for the start. | |
| DELIGHTFUL ZEN - held up early in the run home and then again over the final 50 metres. | |
| RAIN MAN - raced three wide early. Shifted out in the run home and had to be corrected passing the 150 metres. | |
| Race 7 | BOB SOUTHEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT Video |
| AS FREE AS AIR - broke approaching the first turn and settled back. Weakened passing the 700 metres. | |
| GIRLS ON FILM - trotted roughly in the early stages and then broke losing ground. Again trotted roughly then broke near the 600 metres. | |
| MAJESTIC ONE - raced keenly through the middle stages when leading. | |
| MR GOOD AND EVIL - broke entering the first turn and was retired from the event. | |
| CREDIT MASTER - inconvenienced by a weakening runner passing the 700 metres. | |
| Race 8 | EDDIE & MARGE HOPKINS "WHO DARED TO DREAM" MOBILE PACE Video |
| THE NOTORIOUS ONE - failed to secure clear running throughout the home straight. Driver L Hollis advised that he did not activate the removable deafeners. | |
| MOHS EM DOWN - held up final turn and early stages in the run home. | |
| VESPA - lay in on the bends when racing outside the leader. Weakened over the final stages after racing in the parked position throughout. | |
| MEGASTAR - lay in during the score up and was back one length at dispatch. Lay inwards leaving the final straight when being taken wider on the track to improve. | |
| Race 9 | NEW YEARS EVE AT ALEX PARK MOBILE PACE Video |
| WILL TAKE CHARGE - paced roughly near the 250 metres checking a trailing runner and continued to pace roughly throughout the run home. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. | |
| TROJAN BANNER - checked and lost ground near the 250 metres. | |
| IDEAL STAR - paced roughly throughout while leading. When spoken to regarding this Driver J Dickie reported the gelding to have frequently mixed its gait throughout its career. A post race veterinary examination showed no apparent abnormalities. | |
| COMIC BOOK HERO - raced roughly for several strides when being eased wider on the track near the 900 metres. | |