Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Steppd,ld thru'out,held on best

3rd inr,prkd,ld 1300,dictated,tough

Made ld,trld 200,thru to chall,brk

KAWATIRI TREV - broke near the 150m losing its chance.

4th,led 1750,trld 1300,did best str

ROBBIE K - trainer P Nairn advised the gelding would be racing without front shoes. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be driven out by driver P Nairn. Stewards questioned Mr Nairn regarding the tactics he adopted near the 1500m when electing to shift away from a trailing position to improve to the lead, and also the circumstances which enabled KAWATIRI TREV to improve to his inside leaving the final bend. Mr Nairn advised that after electing to restrain ROBBIE K in the early stages to trail KAWATIRI TREV, he had initially been satisfied to remain in that position, noting that ROBBIE K lacks speed and he had anticipated KAWATIRI TREV would maintain an even tempo when leading. However, near the 1500m KAWATIRI TREV commenced to race greenly which resulted in the pace easing, and he formed the view that it was in his gelding's best interests to shift outwards and improve to the lead in order to ensure a more genuine tempo. Mr Nairn further advised that ROBBIE K raced greenly rounding the final bend and hung outwards despite his efforts, as it had at its most recent trial, which enabled KAWATIRI TREV to obtain a run to its inside. After reviewing the available films from the most recent trial and today's race, and considering Mr Nairn's explanation, Stewards took the matter no further other than to place a warning on the racing record of ROBBIE K. Mr Nairn advised that gear changes will be made prior to the gelding racing again.

Ld out,trld 2050,thru lane,did best

Cut breeze the majority,brk 450 out

VORONOV - Trainer L Chin was issued with a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for the late notification of himself as driver. Trotted roughly for some distance before breaking near the 500m losing its chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed muscle soreness in the gelding's off hind.

Trld,3-bk 1600,off 3rd 300,bold fin

VORONOV - over-raced middle stages.

Prkd,into ld 1500,hdd 200,fght hard

Prkd,ld 1800,no peace,hdd 550,plggd

VORONOV - a subsequent veterinary examination revealed lameness in the left hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming

Into trail early,flat top,no pickup

Trld out,off,prkd 450,stuck on well

8th otr,wd 1350,posted,effort told

VORONOV - raced wide without cover from the 1400m. Trotted roughly under pressure in the run home before breaking near the 100m. Driver K Coppins was shown the replay and spoken to advisedly in relation to the manner in which she shifted ground near the 1400m.

Trld,3-bk 1550,prkd 1050,ld tn,game

Trld,chkd,off,trld,3-bk,chkd,fin on

VORONOV - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1650m and again near the 400m.

Prkd,into ld 2050,dictated,cut down

4th inr,4-bk 1600,prkd 1000,brk 4th

HILL BILLIE BUNDY - broke near the 300m losing its chance.

Trld out,shffld,rear 600,no pick-up

HILL BILLIE BUNDY - trotted roughly and lost ground rounding the final bend.

Made ld,dictated terms,too polished

HILL BILLIE BUNDY - lay outwards rounding the final bend and early stages of the run home having to be corrected by driver P Ferguson.

Chkd/brk early,tailed off,no hope

HILL BILLIE BUNDY - broke shortly after the start when taking evasive action hampering an outside runner and lost all chance.

Gun run mrks,off prkd 500,game bid

Eased,rear otr,off,failed to run on

6th inr,6-bk,off,wd,closed stoutly

1x1,prkd,cvr 1500,whacked away gap

EYRE I WILL - Driver S Abernethy was warned for the manner in which he shifted ground crowding an inside runner near the 250m.

Prkd,cvr,prkd 1900,over-raced,faded

EYRE I WILL - raced fiercely in the parked position middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Wd cvr,prkd,ld,trld 1050,chkd,solid

EYRE I WILL - raced wide early and middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend and trotted roughly for several strides near the 300m when in restricted room.

Up prkd,trld 1750,thru,fght on mrks

VISCOUNT MACKENDON - lost ground rounding the first turn. Unable to hold the back of the leader passing the 1800m which enabled EYRE I WILL to shift down to fill that position. Lay in contacting a track marker approaching the 1200m. Lay in again contacting a further track marker near the 900m.

Blew the start badly,out of action

EYRE I WILL - broke at the start losing all chance.

1x1,left prkd 1300,chall 200,outfin

EYRE I WILL - lay in near the 500m despite the efforts of Driver S Abernethy placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Eased,5-bk inr,off,wd cvr,bold wdst

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Trainer T Hall was warned for the late notification that the gelding would be racing with a pacifier.

Eased,rear inr,off,ran on nicely wd

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Shifted in marginally and contacted a track marker near the 950m. Lay out and shifted up the track early in the run home despite the efforts of Driver Z Butcher.

Slw,wd rear 1100,ld 850,gathered in

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly in the score up and was well back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

6th,6-bk inr,1x1 1050,wd 300,too gd

CRAZY - pre-race warmed.

3-bk otr,wd cvr top,punishing burst

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Slow early.

Slw,4-bk inr,off,wd rear tn,bt slws

CRAZY - pre-raced warmed. Driver T Hall was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion rounding the final bend.

Missed away hopelessly,out of play

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Mixed its gait shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Blew the start badly,out of action

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start then settled in a pace losing all chance.

Slw away,tailed off,never a threat

CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Slow early. Lost ground rounding the first turn and trailed the field thereafter. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver T Hall stated that the gelding had failed to handle the track when struggling to find its rhythm in what was its first race on grass.

Prkd,brk 2150,tacked on,1x1,no more

JOCA'S HILL - broke near the 2150m losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Brk early in rear,out of business

JOCA'S HILL - broke rounding the first turn losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Slw,rear inr,off,brk rear 400m out

JOCA'S HILL - slow early. Broke near the 400m losing all chance.

Brk badly early handy,out of play

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

Brk,6th otr,left prkd 1800,btn 400m

JOCA'S HILL - pre-race warmed. Broke briefly at the start losing ground. Weakened rounding the final turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dickie stated that after racing outside the leader throughout the effort had taken its toll.

3rd inr,3-bk,got split.too powerful

Ld out,trld 1800,held up,bttld away

KAIPAKI JACK - lay inwards near the 1350m striking a track marker.

4th inr,4-bk 1900,1x1 800,outkicked

KAIPAKI JACK - over-raced middle stages.

3-bk mrks,up prkd 500,brk 2nd 125m

KAIPAKI JACK - broke early in the run home losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 700,steady wdr

TWO FRANCS - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards rounding the bends. Raced greenly and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of KAIPAKI JACK when CONRAD H was shifting inwards near the 650m and struck the sulky wheel which punctured. Stewards questioned drivers L Neal (TWO FRANCS) and B Wilkins (CONRAD H) and after hearing explanations from both drivers Stewards could not apportion full blame to either horse or driver and took the matter no further. Trotted roughly final bend.

3rd inr,3-bk 2300,off,held up,stout

KAIPAKI JACK - held up throughout the run home.

Ld out,3-bk 1700,brk 350m,no hope

KAIPAKI JACK - broke near the 350m losing all chance.

5th,4th inr bell,3-bk 400,sound inr

5th inr,3-bk,off,blkd,bold late mid

KAIPAKI JACK - held up for clear running until near the 40m.

Trld out,4-bk 1300,plggd away gap

8th otr,4-bk,wd 500,pounced,too gd

Trld,3-bk 1350,off 350,stout effort

4th,3-bk inr 2300,off 450,stern bid

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - trotted roughly passing the 300m.

3rd inr,3-bk,off 1450,brk,7th,tidy

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - broke near the 1400m losing considerable ground. Lay in and contacted a track marker near the 850m.

Nice trip otr,wd 600,ld,gathered in

Wd,up prkd thru'out,flat 400m out

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn advised the gelding was unsuited to racing without cover after having worked early. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality and a endoscopy at the request of connections revealed no findings of significance.

Eased,wd cvr 10th 450,chkd,late wdr

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - pre-race warmed. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m.

8th otr,4-bk bell,3 & 4w 450,ran on

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght well

Brk,9th,7-bk inr,off,flat 650m out

TAYLAD TO USE - lost ground from the 650m. Driver T Macfarlane was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion near the 1100m.

6th,4-bk inr,prkd,ld bell,brk 400m

ONE MORE MOMENT - broke passing the 400m and was taken down inside the marker line striking track markers hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

5th inr,3bk,prkd 900,ld 500,brk 200

ONE MORE MOMENT - broke passing the 200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

ONE MORE MOMENT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Brk hopelessl early,out of action

ONE MORE MOMENT - pre-race warmed. Broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Ld out,trld 2400,brk 400m,out of it

ONE MORE MOMENT - broke passing the 400m losing all chance.

Into trail,3-bk,prkd 700,bttld well

Trld out,4-bk 1200,off,whacked away

ONE MORE MOMENT - trotted roughly passing the 200m.

Eased,4-bk mrks,3-bk,bold along inr

Wd,left prkd,cvr 1075m,flat 500,fdd

IT AIN'T ME BABE - raced wide early. Weakened from the 600m.

9th otr,4-bk 1600,5-bk,wd cvr,plggd

IT AIN'T ME BABE - raced wide early before securing a position in the running line back in midfield.

4th inr,3-bk,1x1 900,off,stout fin

11th otr,wd cvr rear,wdr,no pick-up

5th inr,4-bk,held up rear,late mid

IT AIN'T ME BABE - driver T Hanara was shown the replays and reminded of her obligations regarding the correct starting position when drawn unruly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

4th inr,4-bk,1x1 bell,off,best post

IT AIN'T ME BABE - over-raced middle stages.

Brk early,tailed off,never a threat

IT AIN'T ME BABE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Prkd,cvr 1900,off top,ran on nicely

Tacked on,rear inr,off,wd top,stout

7th inr,6-bk,1x1,prkd bell,wknd out

ROMEO FOXTROT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2350m. Lay inwards near the 300m placing an inside runner in restricted room.

7th inr,impr 3-bk,off top,bold late

ROMEO FOXTROT - lay in and contacted a track marker near the 750m.

6th inr,6-bk,1x1 1100,flat 500m out

ROMEO FOXTROT - when questioned regarding the performance Driver H Orange could offer not explanation other than the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing.

7th,6-bk inr,1x1 1200,off,sound fin

ROMEO FOXTROT - when questioned regarding the performance Driver H Orange stated he was satisfied with the gelding's run given the 35m handicap and the solid tempo of the race.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 800,ld 450,too gd

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk bell,no final zip

Ld out,trld 1750,thru,fght well inr

3 & 4-bk inr,off,wd cvr 300,fght on

ROMEO FOXTROT - lay in rounding the bends.

6th inr,off,wdst top,closed stoutly