Auckland Trotting Club Inc

9th otr,4-bk,off,held up,plggd away

RHAEGAL - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Held up final bend.

Sped to ld,got terms,held on nicely

1x1,wd 600,prkd,ld top,held bravely

Wd,made ld 1500,claimed 100,kept on

RHAEGAL - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the lead near 1450m.

Wd,3-bk otr,4-bk,wd cvr,chkd 200m

RHAEGAL - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner passing the 200m losing ground.

Straight to ld,got terms,kickd,easy

RHAEGAL - lay inwards near the 250m, making contact with track markers. As a consequence, the trailing RUTHERFORD also contacted the markers, with one being dislodged.

Eased,1x1 1500,off top,bttld on gap

RHAEGAL - lay in at various stages and in particular when under pressure in the run home.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,never clr,had more

The start of this event was delayed briefly due to Driver H Orange (RHAEGAL) requiring a replacement whip.

Prkd,into ld 1500,hdd top,no answer

RHAEGAL - when questioned regarding the performance Driver H Orange stated that the gelding had been required to work early to find the lead and had not steered well on occasions during the running. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Trainer J Gommans reported he would be making gear changes.

Nice trip otr,couldn't spark in mid

4th inr,4-bk,prkd,cvr 1050,wd,solid

Won early ld duel,trld 700,outkickd

Trld out,4-bk,off,passed straggler

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - over-raced middle stages.

3rd inr,3-bk,keen,off top,solid gap

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - over-raced middle stages.

Wd cvr bk of mid,wdr top,bttld well

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - raced wide with cover throughout.

6th inr,1x1,3-bk,off,ran on soundly

5th,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr tn,over the top

4th inr,4-bk 1800,prkd 1150,fght on

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - fractious prior to the start.

6th inr,trld 600,held up,potent inr

6th otr,3-bk,4th top,stern bid mrks

7th otr,wd cvr,prkd 1200,bttld away

UPSTAGE - tangled away for several strides at the start.

5th,1x1,3-bk bell,wd 400,bttld well

Brk,6th inr,1x1 1700,wd 400,kept on

UPSTAGE - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Slw,5th,1x1,prkd,cvr 1200,wd,no fin

UPSTAGE - pre-race warmed.

Brk,rear inr,off,3 & 4w 300,kept on

UPSTAGE - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Cut breeze thru'out,fght nicely gap

CYCLONE REBEL - Driver T Herlihy reported that the gelding cast the near hind shoe during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a sole puncture as a result of the gelding trotting on the shoe which required treatment.

Wd,prkd,cvr 2150,3-bk,4w top,steady

CYCLONE REBEL - trainer T Hopkins was issued a warning for the late notification of driver. Raced wide early. Connections advised that the gelding cast the near hind shoe.

Eased,wd cvr rear 1200,wdst,fght on

CYCLONE REBEL - raced wide with cover from the 1200m.

Fired to ld,dictated,nutted shadows

CYCLONE REBEL - Driver T Herlihy was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Eased,wd rear 1350,ld bell,eyed,big

4-bk mrks,off 300,ran on nicely gap

Eased,wd rear 650,wdr,whacked away

CYCLONE REBEL - when questioned regarding the performance driver M White advised that he had been unable to get into the race from a wide barrier draw and that the gelding had peaked on its run over the concluding stages and would derive benefit in what was its first race in some time.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1200,held on nicely

Wd,prkd,ld,3bk,blkd,off,bold,no gap

CYCLONE REBEL - held up final bend and throughout the run home. When questioned regarding his tactics during the middle stages Driver M White advised that after having worked hard to secure the lead near the 1400m he felt it was his best option to take a trail on the improving BARBAROSSA near the 1000m rather than risk receiving more pressure as he expected that runner to maintain the lead as it had performed well when driven aggressively prior. Mr White further stated that CYCLONE REBEL was racing with a notified gear change of the removal of blinds after having trialled earlier in the week but did not feel as sharp when warming up and during tonight's event in what was the gelding's first race in a month. After considering Mr White's explanation Stewards were satisfied his decision to surrender the lead was not unreasonable given the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Chkd,5th inr,3-bk bell,thru,fght on

LOUEZYANA - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

Wd,1x1 1850,off top,closed strongly

LOUEZYANA - raced wide early.

6th inr,5-bk,4-bk,failed to fire up

Wd,prkd,cvr bell,off,whacked away

LOUEZYANA - raced wide early.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard

Prkd,cvr 1350,wd 300,fght on well

Eased,rear otr,imp mid,blkd,fght on

LOUEZYANA - held up for the majority of the run home.

Eased,wd cvr 12th 1350,4th top,game

LOUEZYANA - raced wide early. Raced wide from the 1400m.

Eased,rear otr,failed to quicken up

6th otr,3-bk inr 700,tidy late mrks

FINAL CHANGE - placed in restricted room late in the run home striking the last track marker.

Eased,rear,prkd,cvr 1300,3-bk,sound

Ld,trld 1900,thru,chased best mrks

Lost ld dig,cvr 1200,prkd bell,fght

Wd,3-bk inr 1800,4-bk,off,flew late

FINAL CHANGE - held up early in the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,chased hard

6th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr,useful wdst

7th,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr 400,sound gap

9th otr,4-bk bell,ran on nicely mid

4th inr,4bk,3bk 1200,bold inr (rel)

FINAL CHANGE - raced with its inside wheel protruding inside the track markers for a distance in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 869(7B) against the gelding's third placing, alleging that racing with its wheel protruding inside track markers it gained an advantage through obtaining and improving into a run that would not otherwise have been available. After hearing evidence from Stewards, Junior Driver H Orange (assisted by T Herlihy) the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and FINAL CHANGE was relegated to 4th place. Junior Driver H Orange (assisted by Z Butcher) admitted an associated charge in that he shifted inwards allowing his sulky wheel to protrude over the marker line in the run home thereby gaining and advantage. After hearing submission on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Orange's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 7 June 2026 (2 days).

7th,6-bk inr,off,wd,prkd 1050,tried

Gun run mrks,off top,chased boldly

5th otr,wd cvr,posted,flat tyre,fdd

ALLAMERICANPLAYER - hampered by a breaking runner first bend. Raced wide from the 1100m. Lay inwards and paced roughly when weakening final bend. Driver A Butt advised that he sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.

5th otr,1x1,held up,strong late mid

SONOFAMISTERY - held up early stages of the run home. When attempting a marginal run between JUMAL and ALLAMERICANPLAYER, had to be steadied after being placed in restricted room when ALLAMERICANPLAYER lay outwards near the 40m. Driver T Williams didn't activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Into trail early,off 200,bold chase

8th otr,wd cvr,posted,ld 500,too gd

ALLAMERICANPLAYER - raced wide for a distance middle stages before improving to lead near the 500m. Paced roughly for several strides near the 450m. Shifted out leaving the final turn having to be corrected.

Prkd,trld 1300,off 300,pounced,easy

LULANA - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.

Prkd,ld,trld 1600,thru,tried on inr

Eased,wd cvr rear 1100,pshd wdr,brk

SMACKDOWN - raced wide early. Locked wheels with LULANA near the 950m. Stewards questioned drivers P Ferguson (SMACKDOWN) and A Poutama (LULANA) regarding this incident where it was established that LULANA had lay inwards and had raced on one rein prior to being shifted wider by SMACKDOWN. Driver A Poutama stated that had his filly raced more tractably in this incident he would have been able to accommodate the outward shift of SMACKDOWN. After hearing from both drivers Stewards were satisfied that neither driver was at fault and took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances. Checked and broke briefly near the 800m losing ground.

6th otr,wd cvr rear 800,wdst,potent

LULANA - over-raced middle stages.

Wd cvr,into ld 1300,held resolutely

LULANA - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position approaching the 1400m.

Wd,prkd,ld 1600,dictated,untouched

LULANA - Driver A Poutama advised he didn't activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Brk,tacked on,prkd 1400,chkd 200m

LULANA - broke at the start hampering an inside runner losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Checked by an inside runner near the 200m.

Brk handy,rear otr,1x1,off,game bid

LULANA - broke shortly after the start losing ground before settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied this runner had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

7th otr,4-bk,wd 6th 350,potent late

Wd,eased,5-bk otr,wd cvr 450,4w,big

Sped to to ld,set terms,chopped dwn

Sped to ld,dictated,never in doubt

Prkd,ld,trld 1500,thru,strong claim

Led,held ld,trld 1150,no kick inr

WAR CHIEF - lay inwards when weakening rounding the final bend striking a track marker. When questioned regarding the performance driver Z Butcher advised the gelding had worked too hard early which had taken its toll over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination and endoscopy at the request of connections detected a slow recovery and a degree of mucous in the trachea. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing next.

6th,prkd,3bk otr 1200,off,strong wd

WAR CHIEF - lay inwards late in the run home.

6th inr,prkd,1x1 1100,wd 500,too gd