Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Wd cvr 9th,prkd,shffld,rear,no hope

CLOUDING OVER - raced wide early before crossing to the parked position near the 1400m.

7th otr,3-bk,1x1,held up,no pick-up

CLOUDING OVER - inconvenienced by a tiring runner final bend.

Wd,3-bk otr,4w 700,sustained effort

CLOUDING OVER - raced wide early.

7th otr,4bk,wd 1050,posted,bttld on

CLOUDING OVER - had to be steadied approaching the 1800m when there was an easing of the pace in the running line. Continued to race keenly. Raced wide without cover from the 1050m.

Trld out,4-bk 950,failed to quicken

CLOUDING OVER - weakened in the run home.

3 & 4-bk mrks,plggd away on inr

Landed 1x1,left prkd 600,fght well

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,tried hard

Prkd,pshd to ld,trld 1050,fair mrks

8th otr,wd cvr 700,pshd 4w,stuck on

CLOUDING OVER - had to be steadied passing the 200m when awkwardly placed to the outside of MISS BRABANT.

Eased,9th inr,4-bk,sound along mrks

OHOKA ACHILLES - held up briefly rounding the final turn.

Eased,rear,5-bk inr,never featured

OHOKA ACHILLES - over-raced early.

Prkd,cvr 1400,3-bk,1x1,no final zip

Ld,trld 1400,flat tyre,beaten 400m

OHOKA ACHILLES - weakened rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner. Driver O Gillies reported that he sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running. Mr Gillies was spoken to advisedly regarding the manner in which he drove rounding the final bend when MIKI'S MOMENT became awkwardly placed close to his sulky.

Prkd,cvr,left prkd 1600,outfinished

6th pegs,5-bk,keen,off,lacked dash

OHOKA ACHILLES - over-raced early and middle stages.

4th inr,3-bk,held up,bold late pegs

OHOKA ACHILLES - held up final bend.

Wd,made ld,trld 1700,thru,outkicked

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk 700,held up,solid

OHOKA ACHILLES - over-raced middle stages. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.

Soft trip mrks,flat 400m,wilted out

Ld,trld 1450,1x1 bell,no final kick

Wd,pshd to ld 1050,hdd top,no fight

RIVERGIRL BELLA - raced wide early.

Eased,8th inr,5-bk,never threatened

RIVERGIRL BELLA - over-raced middle stages.

3-bk inr,5-bk 1450,tidy effort mrks

RIVERGIRL BELLA - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Struck a track marker in the run home. Driver T Cameron was issued a warning.

Soon ld,dictated terms,kicked clear

RIVERGIRL BELLA - driver P Ferguson reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,off,no punch

Wd,prkd,cvr 1800,4-bk,11th trn,blkd

Ld,trld,3-bk 900,off,wd 350,stout

Driver P Ferguson (RIVERGIRL BELLA) was tipped from the sulky in the pre-race formation when LIL MAC became fractious and swung sideways. Mr Ferguson was uninjured in this incident and was subsequently cleared by St John Attendants to take his remaining drives.

Wd,3-bk otr,1x1 950,wd,ld tn,cut bk

RIVERGIRL BELLA - over-raced early when caught wide. Continued to over-race middle stages.

4th,prkd,ld 1450,dictated,run down

5th inr,off,1x1 1600,wd,stern claim

1x1,prkd,cvr 1100,wd 425m,fght well

9th otr,4-bk,wd 550,5w top,no punch

SAMMY LINCOLN - raced back in the field before attempting to improve wide on the final bend but failed to run on. When questioned Driver A Poutama could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Chkd,8th otr,5-bk,4bk,held up,bttld

SAMMY LINCOLN - back from position at dispatch despite the efforts of Driver A Poutama. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Hampered by a breaking runner entering the first turn. Held up briefly approaching the 500m.

Eased,wd rear 1700,prkd,wilted out

SAMMY LINCOLN - weakened final bend.

10th otr,wd,prkd bell,chall,outfin

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 800,4w,too gd

3-bk mrks to trn,off,fght on nicely

5th,4-bk inr 1800,bttld solidly inr

GEORGIE BEST - trainer N Purdon was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the colt to race without the notified removable deafeners.

Ld,trld,4-bk,off,held up,stout,blkd

GEORGIE BEST - held up for clear racing room early in the run home.

Left prkd,lost ld dig,rough,fdd out

GEORGIE BEST - broke near the 1200m after briefly locking sulky stays with an inside runner after both horses shifted ground and was taken up the track before settling. Raced greenly approaching the 250m and shifted out briefly locking wheels with MOVE IT LOU, which was checked, with NYMBAL,CYCLONE REBEL, PRINCE LINCOLN and WAR CHIEF being hampered. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Driver S Abernethy advised that the colt had raced keenly after contacting its sulky wheel disc over the early stages.

Eased,wd cvr rear bell,posted,stout

GEORGIE BEST - raced wide from the 1000m.

Wd,6th otr,prkd,cvr 1050,off,too gd

GEORGIE BEST - raced wide early. Lay in throughout the run home.

Cght wd,up prkd 1450,couldn't stick

OLYMPIC KO - paced roughly near the 1850m when racing wide before crossing to the parked position near the 1500m.

Wd,eased,rear otr,4-bk,wd cvr,plggd

GOTTA GO MIKI - slow early. Broke rounding the first bend when contesting for a position in the running line with SWEET MAGGIE MAE (K Denifostova), losing ground. After viewing the films and hearing from Driver L Hollis, Stewards established that Ms Denifostova was initially entitled to shift GOTTA GO MIKI down the track, however, SWEET MAGGIE MAE was soon after placed in restricted room to the inside of OLYMPIC KO (S Abernethy), which was hanging inwards, preventing SWEET MAGGIE MAE from relieving the pressure being applied to GOTTA GO MIKI. Given the circumstances, Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any horse or Driver and took the matter no further.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,ran home stoutly

OLYMPIC KO - lay out early in the home straight and was reluctant to take the run available in the passing lane before being held up briefly approaching the 50m.

Landed 1x1,held up,fght mid,no gap

OLYMPIC KO - held up final bend and throughout the run home with Driver S Abernethy not activating the removable deafeners in consequence.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,too powerful

Won early ld duel,mastered last 25m

1x1,3-bk,wd cvr 900,4w 500,2nd,wknd

Wd,prkd,cvr 950,held up,bttld away

OLYMPIC KO - raced wide early. Held up leaving the final bend and early stages of the run home.

Wd,3-bk otr 1300,wd 400,stern chase

TWIST AND TANGO - over-raced early and middle stages. Junior Driver H Orange (assisted by S Phelan) admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Prkd,into ld 1200,dictated,run down

Ld out,attckd bell,held ld,run down

Prkd,ld,trld 950,thru,bold fin mrks

TWIST AND TANGO - over-raced middle stages after surrendering the lead.

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,closed hard

5th otr,1x1 1050,wd 300,closed hard

TWIST AND TANGO - shifted out under pressure passing the 100m, despite the efforts of driver S Phelan, briefly hampering an outside runner.

Soft run mrks,thru lane,bold,denied

5th otr,1x1,wd 1300,prkd,tried hard

Eased,3-bk otr,wd,ld 900,crunched

TWIST AND TANGO - the single leg spreader became detached racing into the first bend. Lay outwards throughout the run home. Stewards inspected the spreader where it was established that it had broken at the point where it attaches to the girth with no further action deemed necessary.

Brk early 6th,tailed off,no threat

TWIST AND TANGO - broke passing the 1400m checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

Lost ld dig,trld 1850,chased in gap

Eased,rear inr,off,beat stragglers

HEAVEN HIGH - Driver O Gillies reported that he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

5th otr,3-bk 750,wd cvr,no pick-up

Wd cvr 11th,wdr mid,no final kick

HEAVEN HIGH - raced wide with cover throughout. Driver O Gillies admitted a breach of 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 and in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Gillies' driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 7 August 2026 (3 days).

3-bk mrks,under pressure 400m out

HEAVEN HIGH - weakened rounding the final turn.

Ld out,trld 1400,unable to quicken

HEAVEN HIGH - near the 1000-metre mark, Driver O Gillies was required to adjust his helmet after RUSHKINOFF had raced in close proximity to the rear of his sulky. At that stage, Mr Gillies turned and directed comments towards Driver S Wigg. Stewards interviewed both Mr Gillies and Ms Wigg regarding the exchange. After considering the evidence of both drivers, together with their own observations. Stewards established that Mr Gillies had directed foul and offensive language towards Ms Wigg at this stage of the race. Subsequently, Mr Gillies admitted a charge under Rule 303(2) in that he misconducted himself and following submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

Wd,1x1,4-bk inr 600,failed to fire

HEAVEN HIGH - raced wide early.

Eased,10th,4-bk otr,6th gap,no dash

IT'S NOT KATHY - badly hampered by a weakening runner near the 950m then shifted outwards forcing HEAVEN HIGH wider on the track. Stewards questioned Drivers T Cameron (IT'S NOT KATHY) and M Ranger (HEAVEN HIGH) in relation to this incident. It was established that HEAVEN HIGH had lay inwards when IT'S NOT KATHY shifted ground to its inside and overreacted. Notwithstanding this Mr Cameron was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances in the future.

Prkd,cvr 1800,3-bk gap,flat 600,fdd

HEAVEN HIGH - weakened final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1750,1x1 800,off,no punch

Prkd,3-bk inr 1400,held up,off,tidy

JUST JAMES - Trainer Z Meredith was issued a warning for being late to notify Driver B Wilkins.

Drppd to trail early,thru,too slick

7th inr,off,3-bk inr tn,off,strong

IMON - paced roughly approaching the 200m when to the outside of JUST JAMES which shifted ground outwards. Driver A Poutama advised that the gelding had raced intractably at various stages during the running after the sliding blinds activated in the score up and felt that his runner had contributed to the incident by laying inwards as JUST JAMES shifted ground to its inside. Notwithstanding this Stewards warned Driver C Hackett (JUST JAMES) to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances in the future.

Eased,raer inr,off,chkd/brk 450 out

CHANEL NOIRE - Driver Z Butcher was shown the replay and warned for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 1700m which resulted in JUST JAMES having to be steadied and conceding its position. Checked by a breaking runner near the 450m.

Ld,trld 1900,thru lane,chased hard

Eased,8th inr,5-bk,4-bk,blkd,useful

JUST JAMES - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Eased,rear otr,4-bk otr,wdst ran on

JUST JAMES - Trainer P Miller was issued a warning for the late notification that the gelding would be racing with blinds.

Eased,rear inr,off,ran on nicely wd

MUCHACHO - lay inward on several occasions in the run home with Driver H Orange not activating the removable deafeners as a result. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.

9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 1300,outkicked

Wd,8th otr,wd cvr bell,posted,bttld

MUCHACHO - raced wide early before being eased towards the rear. Became awkwardly placed to the sulky of DEBRIEF near the 1050m having to be strongly restrained and paced roughly with the trailing runner being checked. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Raced wide from the 1000m.

5th inr,3-bk,awkwd,off,beaten 750m

MUCHACHO - required assistance from an Attendant prior to the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Paced roughly and lost ground approaching the 1200m before having to be steadied when carried down into the passing lane after an outside runner shifted inwards near the 1150m. Locked wheels with an inside runner near the 750m losing ground. Driver J Dickie was warned for the manner in which he drove in this incident when not conceding his position earlier. Weakened leaving the final turn.

Rough,rear inr,off,wd 1200,wknd out

TURN O THE TIDE - over-raced middle stages. Junior driver K Denifostova, assisted by T Herlihy, was issued a warning for the manner in which she drove near the 850m when attempting to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of RUSHKINOFF with MUCHACHO also being hampered when Miss Denifostova had attempted to correct her runner.

Lobbed trail,rough 300,brk,no hope

MUCHACHO - crowded and forced to race inside track markers entering the first bend having to be checked by driver H Orange. Paced roughly then broke near the 250m shifting the gelding being shifted inside the marker line as a consequence losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wd,up prkd 1900,eyed ldr,ld tn,game

6th otr,wd 600,wdst top,ran on well

MUCHACHO - had to be steadied off the back of IT'S NOT KATHY approaching the 1000m resulting in trailing runners being briefly hampered. Lay in approaching the 300m and paced roughly losing ground.

3-bk mrks,1x1 1400,off,rough,too gd

MUCHACHO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m with Driver H Orange having to take evasive action which resulted in RASMUSSIN EFFECT racing wider briefly.

3-bk mrks to trn,sound effort pegs

3-bk mrks to tn,thru,fght on nicely

Wd,9th otr,wd cvr,wdr,plggd away

WALTZING WITH MIKI - raced wide early and middle stages before securing a position in the running line towards the rear near the 1500m.

Wd cvr bk of mid,wdr 500,bttld well

WALTZING WITH MIKI - paced roughly rounding the first bend. Raced wide with cover throughout.

Eased,rear otr,bttld clsr along inr

Wd,prkd,into ld 1600,too many guns

Wd cvr,up prkd 900,fght tenaciously

WALTZING WITH MIKI - lay inwards approaching the first bend crowding inside runners.

Wd,up prkd 1350,outfinished in str

Eased,rear otr,held up,tidy on mrks

WALTZING WITH MIKI - held up near the 150m momentarily.