Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,off,blkd,ran on

SEA OF LOVE - held up early in the run home.

Nice trip otr,peeled 400,bttld away

Trld,3-bk 1750,held up,never a hope

SEA OF LOVE - held up early in the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1350,blkd,fght inr,no gap

SEA OF LOVE - held up final bend and for the majority of the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,thru,bttld away

SEA OF LOVE - lay inwards contacting track markers near the 900m.

Prkd,ld,trld bell,thru,fght solidly

Wd,4-bk otr,wd cvr 500,chkd,tidy wd

SEA OF LOVE - checked by a breaking runner near the 500m losing ground.

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,whacked away

SEA OF LOVE - held up final bend.

7th inr,5-bk,4-bk,off,wd rear,bttld

Prkd,pshd to ld 1500,chopped down

MANTRA - lay out rounding the final turn despite the efforts of Driver J Dunn.

Prkd,into ld 1800,brf attck,run dwn

MANTRA - shifted out early in the run home but was corrected by Driver J Dunn. Continued to lay out over the final stages.

1x1,left prkd 1200,unable to stick

MANTRA - weakened leaving the final bend.

4th,3-bk inr,prkd 1100,ld tn,cut bk

3 & 4-bk mrks,unable to quicken up

MANTRA - when questioned regarding the performance Driver M McKendry could offer no explanation for the disappointing run. Stewards will follow up with Trainer J Young in the coming days.

Trld,3-bk 1600,fght well along mrks

MANTRA - lay inwards rounding the final bend and raced inside and contacted track markers losing ground. Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not gained any advantage. Driver M McKendry advised that he did not activate the removable gear in consequence.

Sped to ld,collared 400,drppd away

MANTRA - paced roughly near the 1500m after a hopple middle carrier came adrift. Trainer J Young was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Weakened final turn hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Prkd,ld,trld,off,ld 1500,kicked clr

MANTRA - lay out racing through the straights and in particular in the run home despite the efforts of Driver M McKendry.

Trld,3-bk 1500,held up,off,fght mid

Left prkd thru'out,bttld on solidly

DEBBIE LINCOLN - raced wide without cover from the 1150m when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by TWO JULES. Weakened rounding the final bend.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1500,chall,gritty

Wd,prkd,into ld bell,kicked,too big

TWO JULES - raced wide early.

5th inr,4-bk 1600,off,1x1,wd,steady

TWO JULES - lay in rounding the final turn.

Eased,5-bk inr,6th tn,held up,solid

Brk,9th pegs gap,never a contender

TWO JULES - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Trainer R Anderson advised he will be restricting the mare to mobile starts in the immediate future and also adding hopple shorteners.

Fractious,5bk inr,brk 1300,battld

TWO JULES - shied and shifted inwards abruptly at the start checking inside runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1400m and broke losing ground.

Eased,wd rear 1250,eased,wd tn,tidy

HEAVEN HIGH - commenced to improve three wide from the 1300m but was then restrained back to the rear approaching the 900m.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,bttld well

Prkd,trld 2250,3bk,held up,off,fght

HEAVEN HIGH - hampered when held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.

Eased,rear inr,1x1 1400,wd,bold fin

HEAVEN HIGH - Driver M Ranger reported that she was unable to activate the removable deafeners despite her efforts due to the gelding locking on the outside rein.

Up prkd,lost ld dig,bttld away gap

ALWAYSBESECRET - was taken forward three wide near the 1200m to see if the parked position, which was being held by the over-racing HEAVEN HIGH, was available before being restrained back to trail that runner. Weakened rounding the final turn. When questioned Trainer/driver N Chilcott stated that ALWAYSBESECRET had not been suited to the moderate tempo being set so she elected to go forward to put some pace into the event however when it became apparent that HEAVEN HIGH had commenced to race fiercely she immediately desisted with the challenge. Ms Chilcott further advised that this midrace effort had taken its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

5th otr,3-bk,3 & 4w 400,breezed by

1x1,3-bk bell,wd cvr 400,bttld away

Wd,eased,rear inr,off,no final zip

HEAVEN HIGH - lay inwards at various stages and in particular rounding the final turn when contacting track markers losing ground. Driver M Ranger advised that the gelding had locked on the outside rein placing her at a considerable disadvantage. A warning was placed on this runner's racing manners.

Prkd,cvr bell,flat 500,brk,pulld up

HEAVEN HIGH - raced in restricted room near the 300m and then broke when to the inside of DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, which lay in despite the efforts of Driver T Mitchell. HEAVEN HIGH was then retired from the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with Trainer O Gillies in the coming days.

Wd,eased,5-bk inr,off,blkd,tidy mid

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages. Held up until late in the run home.

1x1,3-bk 1850,wd 8th 350,strong fin

Eased,rear otr,held up,off,stout wd

Wd,chkd,rear inr,4-bk,off,tidy fin

PROVISEUR - over-raced when being restrained to take cover shortly after the start. Continued to over-race middle stages. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.

5th inr,4-bk,off,wd cvr rear,steady

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,held up,ran on

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

Eased,4-bk inr 1650,sound along inr

Brk start,4th gap,3-bk 900,tidy inr

PROVISEUR - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.

5th inr,off 300,wd top,chased best

Eased,keen,1x1 1300,off,breezed by

PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer C Sharpe advised that tonight's event was a drop in grade and that the gelding had been suited to the moderate tempo compared to its previous start.

Soft trip mrks,unable to capitalise

FIFTH AND FINAL - lay inwards contacting track markers entering the first bend.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr,blkd,brk

FIFTH AND FINAL - paced roughly over the early stages. Over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards and broke briefly passing the 300m losing ground.

5th inr,4-bk 1300,off,no final kick

4th inr,4-bk,prkd,cvr 850,fght mid

FIFTH AND FINAL - shifted inwards in the run home briefly hampering DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER which then lay inwards onto an inside runner. Stewards were satisfied that neither horse or driver could be fully apportioned blame, however reminded Driver M McKendry of his obligations in future.

Prkd,into ld 1600,dictated,run down

FIFTH AND FINAL - lay in and contacted a track marker near the 300m.

Eased,wd rear 1300,prkd,ld top,easy

7th otr,1x1,wd,prkd,cvr,prkd,outfin

FIFTH AND FINAL - raced wide early. Commenced to over-race before improving forward three wide near the 1550m.

Wd,6th otr,1x1 bell,wd 350,bold fin

Slw,rear inr,off,keen,sound on mrks

DEAR GOD - hung inwards throughout. Over-raced middle stages.

Brk dispatch,rear inr,off,beat one

DEAR GOD - broke at the start losing ground before settling. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers.

Brk early,rear,4-bk inr,off,no dash

DEAR GOD - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Lay in near the 1250m contacting a track marker.

Ld out,trld 950,thru,fght on nicely

Ld out,dictated terms,cut bk 50 out

DEAR GOD - lay out near the 200m despite the efforts of Driver J Abernethy briefly hampering an outside runner.

Sped to ld,set terms,too many guns

DEAR GOD - lay out throughout the run home having to be straightened by Driver F Schumacher. Mr Schumacher was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.

Soft trip mrks,thru,bold fin on inr

DEAR GOD - lay in rounding the final bend contacting a track marker.

Sped to ld,trld 1600,thru,stout fin

Sped to ld,set terms,cut bk 100 out

Wd,prkd,into ld 1350,hdd tn,rallied

Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope

NELSON'S BOY - broke entering the first turn losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Eased,rear inr,off,brk rear 350 out

The race was stopped by Stewards acting under to Rule 211(A)(1)&(2) after DREAMS OF ERIC shied and broke shortly after the start before falling to the track severely checking IRISH WHISPERS, NELSON'S BOY and FRANCO MIKI with driver D Butcher being tipped from the sulky. DREAMS OF ERIC was immediately attended to by the on course Veterinarian before being transported from the track via the Horse Ambulance. The colt underwent a further examination which revealed superficial abrasions to both knees and the near hind. DREAMS OF ERIC was subsequently stood down pending a satisfactory trial and a veterinary clearance before resuming. FRANCO MIKI also underwent a Veterinary examination which revealed a small laceration to the off fore. Driver A Poutama (DREAMS OF ERIC) was attended to by St John Ambulance staff before being transported to Waikato Hospital for further assessment. Driver D Butcher was examined by St John Ambulance staff and cleared of any significant injury. Stewards directed that the event be re-run following the late scratchings of FRANCO MIKI and DREAMS OF ERIC on veterinary advice given that the race had been stopped within the first 1000m with all remaining runners undergoing Veterinary examinations and being cleared to start.

Eased,wd rear 600,beat stragglers

9th otr,5-bk,brk rear 500m,no hope

NELSON'S BOY - broke near the 500m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Eased,wd rear 600,sustained effort

NELSON'S BOY - Trainer F Mitchell was warned for presenting the gelding to race with blinds instead of the notified sliding blinds.

Eased,rear inr,off,held up,no hope

NELSON'S BOY - paced roughly near the 1400m. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until late in the run home.

Slw,5th gap,1x1,wd 1100,posted,fdd

NELSON'S BOY - slow away and over the early stages. Raced wide from the 1100m. Weakened final turn.

6th inr,off,wd 6th top,whacked away

NELSON'S BOY - lay in rounding the turns and in particular the final turn.

5th inr,brk 1850,tailed off,no hope

NELSON'S BOY - broke near the 1850m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Driver C Hackett advised that one hopple shortener had failed to release.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd top,late dig

NELSON'S BOY - lay in at various stages and in particular the run home.