Auckland Trotting Club Inc

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd top,bttld away

BET N WIN - connections advised 25 April the gelding has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing.

Wd,prkd,eased,4th inr,off,fin on wd

Gate spd,ld,trld,ld 1700,bravest

4-5th,brief 1x1,prkd 800,grittiest

BET N WIN - driver B Butt advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to the gelding trotting roughly and having the field covered.

3wd,6bk otr,up,1x1,inr,brk 150

ARCEE PHOENIX - pre-race warmed. Locked wheels with BET N WIN near the 2600m with both runners losing ground. Became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of BET N WIN after being shifted wider on the track near the 500m which resulted in an easing of the pace hampering trailing runners.

Led,held ld,askd tn,no worries

BET N WIN - driver B Butt advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Prkd,ld 2150,askd,fght hard,kickd

Made ld,dictated terms,kicked clear

6bk otr,3wd cvr,3bk otr 400,strong

Brk,6th,detachd,beaten by 600

MIGHTY LOGAN - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly through the early and middle stages losing further ground. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than a loose near hind shoe.

Soon trld,asked tn,felt pinch inr

MIGHTY LOGAN - hung inwards rounding the first bend striking several track markers. Weakened final bend.

Trld-3bk inr 2400,off,chased hard

8th,3bk otr,up,prkd,fght hard mid

9th,5-6bk otr,5bk inr,held up,good

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Had to be steadied near the 900m when shifting ground simultaneously to MIGHTY LOGAN shifting inwards.

5th,1x1,ld 1400,kickd tn,too good

MIGHTY LOGAN - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

3rd,up,ld,trld 1200,thru,did best

MIGHTY LOGAN - driver T Williams advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Eased,rear otr,3 &4w cvr rear,sound

TU TANGATA - raced four wide with cover from the 600m then lay inwards rounding the final bend.

6th,1x1,4bk inr,off tn,tidy in mid

TU TANGATA - driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on several occasions in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Nairn's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 13 April up to and including 30 April 2025 (5 days).

20L off start,distant,bt stragglers

TU TANGATA - slow to leave the pre-race formation at the restart and was back from the unruly position at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

6th,1x1 1700,off,strong thru mid

Rough,7th,4bk inr,inr tn,sound

TU TANGATA - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 150m.

Brk erly,9th otr,wd cvr,posted,fght

TU TANGATA - raced wide from the 1000m. Driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Nairn's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 14 March 2025 (2 days).

Slow,trld-3bk inr,4bk,whackd away

Soon 3bk inr,brk 900,battld after

TU TANGATA - lay inwards and broke near the 900m after striking track markers hampering a trailing runner and continued on in a break despite the efforts of driver P Nairn losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

7-8th,3bk otr,3wd,1x1,off,sound

4-5th,4bk inr,off,imprvd,held up

TU TANGATA - held up throughout the run home.

6th,5-bk inr,off,1x1,wd,fght gamely

Prkd,ld 1900,trld 1700,urgd,fdd

Trainer G Smith advised Stewards on 20 March that ONE OVER ALL has been treated for a foot abscess since last racing.

6th,up,3rd 1800,up,ld 650,fght,cght

Gate spd,ld 1700,fght,bravest str

ONE OVER ALL - lay inwards into the passing lane late in the run home despite the efforts of driver G Smith. Authorisation of 1st placing being awarded was withheld until driver J Dunn (MIDNIGHT DASH) placed 2nd, confirmed his chances had not been affected.

Mid-bk otr,led 2000,strong to line

Gt spd,soon led,sped away strgt

6th,4pegs,off 400,solid chase

Brk badly start,no hope after

ONE OVER ALL - broke at the start losing all chance.

Gate spd,trld,askd,honest inr

ONE OVER ALL - trotted roughly in the run home. Driver G Smith advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Brk on dispatch,never tackd on

ONE OVER ALL - broke as the start was effected losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Cght wd,up prkd 1400,ground ldr dwn

FAITH IN MANCHESTER - raced wide early and middle stages.

Wd,up prkd 1200,ld 700,hdd,rallied

FAITH IN MANCHESTER - raced wide early and middle stages before reaching the parked position passing the 1200m.

Wd,up prkd 1400,into ld 400,cut dwn

FAITH IN MANCHESTER - raced wide early before crossing to the parked position near the 1450m.

5th inr,1x1 1400,off,no final punch

7th,7-bk inr,off,wd 500,strng claim

Rear otr,wd cvr top,plggd away wdst

FAITH IN MANCHESTER - when questioned regarding the performance Driver T Mitchell advised that he had not received a trail into the race as hoped, after the three wide line failed to progress racing down the back the final time, but was satisfied with the manner in which the mare ran on over the final stages. Mr Mitchell reported that he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

Brk badly early,tacked on,6th,plggd

The start was delayed when FAITH IN MANCHESTER required attention to its gear in the initial stages of the score up.

4th,left prkd 1100,chal 150,staunch

Wd,ld 2450,attckd bell,hdd 75m,game

Blew the start badly,out of action

MIDNIGHT DASH - Co-Trainers G & B Hope advised the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing. Swung sideways after the barriers were released badly checking MUSCLE MOUNTAIN losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk bell,1x1,off,fght

8th,4-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,steady

Trld-4bk inr,prkd 1700,brave,hdd

MIDNIGHT DASH - connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.

5-6th,1x1-3bk,1x1,off,tried hard

3-4th,prkd,ld 1100,kickd,very comfy

Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,gritty inr

MIDNIGHT DASH - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.

Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,fght on well

Out fast,led,trail,nice chase

Trld,3bk inr 1150,4th tn,honest

8th,7-bk inr,prkd 900,2nd tn,outfin

Trld,3-bk bell,held up,late bid inr

QUEEN ELIDA - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards at various stages. Held up until late in the run home and raced inside the last track marker. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that the result of QUEEN ELIDA racing inside the last track marker was due to MUSCLE MOUNTAIN laying inwards and there was a clear run prior to this occurring with placings duly authorised.

Ld out,trld 1850,thru,strong on inr

QUEEN ELIDA - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards near the 1200m and 900m contacting several track markers. Lay inwards again rounding the final bend. Driver C Alford 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 rounding the final bend. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Alford's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 13 April up to and including 19 April 2025 (5 days) and imposed a fine of $500.

10th inr,8-bk,off,rough,drppd away

NOT AS PROMISED - trotted roughly near the 750m. Weakened from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4th inr,prkd 1600,ld bell,reeled in

Brk late in score-up,never a factor

NOT AS PROMISED - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Made ld,dictated,hdd 175m,fght well

6th inr,6-bk,off,wd top,chased hard

Eased,rear inr,1x1,prkd bell,stuck

5th,prkd 1300-tn,up,too brave

9th,4bk otr,wd rear tn,useful wd

MR LOVE - trotted roughly rounding the final bend.

Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr,sound mid

5th,1x1,askd tn,no pick-up mid

6bk otr,8bk inr-otr,well bk,steady

MR LOVE - raced wide early. Hampered near the 2600m.

6th,1x1,brk 900,distant chase after

MR LOVE - broke near the 900m after being forced to race wider on the track losing all chance. When questioned regarding this driver B Hope advised the gelding had not been handling the bends. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

5bk otr,wd rear tn,brk on tn

MR LOVE - broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.

Brk,rear inr,off,8th tn,tidy fin wd

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start losing ground.

Brk early,7th gap,4-bk inr,chkd,fdd

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Broke shortly after the start and was taken up the track to clear all runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the horse's barrier manners. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m. Weakened from the 400m. Driver M Purdon was spoken to regarding the manner in which he drove rounding the final bend.

Eased,4th inr,3-bk,prkd 400,ran clr

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed.

5th inr,5-bk,1x1 950,3-bk,wd,strong

OSCAR BONAVENA - slow early. Lay in final turn. Driver M Purdon was advised to start wider when drawn unruly. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

7th inr,off,wd 500,breezed by,smart

Chkd terminally at start,not a hope

MIDNIGHT DASH - Co-Trainers G & B Hope advised the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing. Swung sideways after the barriers were released badly checking MUSCLE MOUNTAIN losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Fired to ld,trld bell,thru,powerful

QUEEN ELIDA - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards at various stages. Held up until late in the run home and raced inside the last track marker. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that the result of QUEEN ELIDA racing inside the last track marker was due to MUSCLE MOUNTAIN laying inwards and there was a clear run prior to this occurring with placings duly authorised.

Beaut trip otr,wd 300,ran on nicely

Prkd,1x1 1700,up,chased hard

MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.

Soon prkd,no cvr,loomd,fght,hdd

Quickly to ld,allowed terms,ran clr

MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - approval was given for this runner to race in trainer J Dickie's colours. Driver B Hope was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.

Bk otr,launchd 800,led in,comfy

4th,to prkd 1100,fght hard,bestd

Up,prkd,no cvr,very brave str

Gate spd,led,askd 200,run down 100