Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Wd,prkd 1600,cvr 950,off,fght well

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - raced wide early and middle stages.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1600,eyed,run down

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - raced wide early. Lay out leaving the final turn despite the efforts of Driver T Cameron. When questioned regarding the performance Mr T Cameron advised that the early effort may of taken its toll.

Blew the score-up,took no part

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd top,flew late

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - paced roughly shortly after the start. Lay inwards for a distance passing the 900m.

4th,4-bk inr,prkd 1200,gutsy claim

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,too strong

7th inr,4-bk,off,held up,ran on wd

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd 400,bold fin

DAVE DULEY - Co-Trainers R & J Dunn were warned for the late notification of Driver P Ferguson.

4th,3-bk inr 1800,off,bttld solidly

Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on stoutly

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,sound wd

DAVE DULEY - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.

3rd,3-bk inr 1300,whacked away mrks

Wd,1x1,prkd 1850,bttld away in gap

Led,trld,3bk 1850,held up tn-line

5th otr,prkd 2000,cvr 1050,no punch

4-3bk otr,well bk tn,imprvd in mid

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,askd,fair inr

Gun run mrks,thru,closed boldly inr

Trld out,shffld,keen,off,no pick-up

GOTTA GO MIKI - over-raced middle stages. Weakened in the run home.

3rd inr,prkd 1600,lost ld dig,faded

GOTTA GO MIKI - weakened during the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Driver L Hollis reported the mare was not suited to racing in the parked position.. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Trld,3-bk 1300,off,fght mid,no gaps

GOTTA GO MIKI - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home then held up late.

Lobbed trail,thru lane,stout on inr

GOTTA GO MIKI - lay in on the bend near the 900m contacting several track markers.

Eased,rear otr,wd top,whacked away

Eased,8th inr,off,beat slows wd out

GOTTA GO MIKI - lay in near the 1200m contacting track markers.

Eased,rear otr,wd 800,wdr,no pickup

GOTTA GO MIKI - raced four wide from the 600m.

5th inr,5bk,1x1,wd cvr top,brk 150m

GOTTA GO MIKI - broke near the 150m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Stewards questioned drivers C Hackett (DELIGHTFUL CHIC) and L Hollis (GOTTA GO MIKI) regarding a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1200m. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers, Stewards were satisfied that when driver L Hollis shifted outwards, a full run was available to the inside of DELIGHTFUL CHIC, as this runner was already racing in a three-wide position. Consequently, no further action was taken.

Eased,rear inr,3-bk,stout along inr

GOTTA GO MIKI - held up early in the run home.

8th otr,wd,prkd 1100,wore ldr down

The start was delayed approximately two minutes due to ARDEN'S MEMORY requiring attention from the farrier after casting a shoe in the preliminary.

Wd,eased,3 & 4w cvr rear,sound gap

ARDEN'S MEMORY - co-trainers M & N Purdon were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify the mare would be racing with sliding blinds. Raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Held up rounding the final turn.

Chkd,7th inr,4-bk,off,wdst tn,slick

ARDEN'S MEMORY - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.

Lobd 1x1,out 400,solid bid

5-6bk inr,7bk otr,got going wd rear

3wd cvr,postd 1200,tiring by 500

ARDEN'S MEMORY - raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend.

Pushed along to ld,eyed bell,cut bk

CAPTAINS SECRET - lay in late in the run home.

Ld,trld,off,ld bell,dictated,too gd

CAPTAINS SECRET - Driver J MacDonald dropped his right foot from the sulky footrest on several occasions early in the run home when activating gear.

3rd,trld 1350,thru lane,tried hard

Ld out,trld 1700,failed to stick on

CAPTAINS SECRET - lay inwards early in the run home striking track markers. When questioned regarding the performance driver A Poutama advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Eased,7th inr,3bk,blkd,stout,no gap

CAPTAINS SECRET - held up early stages of the run home. Placed in restricted room when horses either side shifted ground over the concluding stages.

Sped to ld,brk,rear otr,never fired

CAPTAINS SECRET - broke entering the first bend hampering trailing runners and galloped for a considerable distance before settling towards the rear. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners

5th inr,off,wd,prkd,cvr,wd 450,game

CAPTAINS SECRET - over-raced middle stages when being restrained to obtain cover.

4th,prkd,ld 1550,trld 1150,off,easy

CAPTAINS SECRET - raced erratically shortly after the start and shifted out briefly checking an outside runner. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

5th otr,3bk,wd cvr,brk,rear,4w,game

CAPTAINS SECRET - broke briefly near the 1600m.

Gun run mrks,thru,tried hard on inr

MICK KONSTANTIN - raced keenly middle stages.

Easy ld,dictated,keen,kicked,too gd

MICK KONSTANTIN - driver J MacDonald reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Sped to ld,dictated,cut dwn 100 out

Ld,trld 1500,1x1 1100,off,too slick

Won early ld duel,claimed 150,stuck

MICK KONSTANTIN - lay inwards striking track markers near the 800m. Struck track markers final bend. Driver J Abernethy was issued a warning. Shifted out near the 180m briefly placing an outside runner in restricted room. Raced greenly throughout the run home. Stewards spoke with Mr Abernethy regarding his apparent lack of control throughout the run home. Mr Abernethy advised the gelding was still inexperienced, had raced greenly on several occasions in the running, and particularly in the run home, and he will be considering gear changes. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Notwithstanding this Stewards reminded Mr Abernethy of his obligations to exercise greater control of his horse in the future.

Speared to ld,set terms,denied post

Wd,1x1 1800,3-bk,wd 800,5th tn,fght

MICK KONSTANTIN - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Ld out,trld 1500,thru,pounced,slick

MICK KONSTANTIN - over-raced middle stages after surrendering the lead.

Soon ld,set terms,swamped 175m out

MICK KONSTANTIN - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver J Abernethy stated that the gelding felt lethargic early and could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Fired to ld,claimed top,fght gamely

MICK KONSTANTIN - paced roughly shortly after the start.

4th,prkd,cvr bell,chkd 400,bttld on

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - locked wheels with an inside runner passing the 400m losing ground.

Soft trip mrks,off,chased strongly

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - Driver J Dunn was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Prkd,ld,trld bell,off,closed boldly

Prkd,ld,3-bk bell,bttld well on inr

Prkd,pshd to ld 1800,hdd 400,wilted

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Herlihy advised that the gelding had to work through the middle stages which may have taken its toll.

Prkd,4-bk inr,1x1 1600,wd,bold fin

Wd,ld 1300,softened up,hdd tn,fght

5th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd top,bttld away

4th,4-bk inr,off,wdst rear,bold fin

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - over-raced middle stages.

Into trail early,thru lane,bold bid

Soon ld,dictated terms,gathered in

Ld,attckd,held ld,held grimly (rel)

WORDS - over-raced middle stages when leading. Shifted outwards rounding the final turn and then again passing the 100m hampering outside runners. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 869A(2) against 1st placing being awarded to WORDS (Junior Driver E Johnson assisted by J Abernethy) on the grounds of alleged interference to the outside runners 2nd placed MUCHACHO (Junior Driver H Orange assisted by Trainer Z Meredith), 3rd placed BARBAROSSA (Junior Driver B Wilkins assisted by B Butcher) and 4th placed MELODY BANNER (Junior Driver J Dunn assisted by B Hackett). After viewing the replays and hearing the relative evidence Stewards did not proceed with the protest in relation to the interference to the 3rd and 4th placed runners after it was established that they would not have beaten the winner. The Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest in relation to interference to the 2nd placed MUCHACHO and relegated WORDS to 2nd placing behind that runner. Stewards took no action against Driver E Johnson as they were satisfied that she had fulfilled her obligations in relation to the corrective action she took throughout the run home. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Prkd,into ld 1800,dictated,cut down

WORDS - over-raced middle stages when leading. Junior driver E Johnson (assisted by driver M White) admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when shifting inwards entering the first bend checking TWO JULES which broke losing ground, hampering trailing runners . After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicate Committee imposed a fine of $400.

Ld,trld,3-bk 1550,keen,whacked away

WORDS - over-raced middle stages.

Speared to ld,set terms,unrelenting

Soft trip mrks,keen,held up,fght on

WORDS - over-raced middle stages. Held up early stages of the run home.

Straight to ld,dictated,joined post

Wd,urged to ld 1700,dictated,too gd

WORDS - raced wide early. Lay outwards racing through the front straight to receive the bell however was corrected by Driver E Johnson.

6th otr,1x1,wd,prkd bell,too gritty

1x1,3-bk 1100,wd cvr top,stout fin

4th inr,off,wd cvr,prkd 1100,outfin

TYSON - raced wide middle stages before reaching the parked position near the 1100m.

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk,thru,closed well

TYSON - lay out late in the run home.

5th otr,1x1 bell,off,ran on stoutly

1x1,left prkd 1550,fght on bravely

Wd,prkd,ld,softened up,hdd 150,fght

TYSON - raced wide early.

5th inr,3-bk 1900,off,blkd,fght mid

TYSON - held up throughout the run home.

Wd,up prkd,lost ld dig,ld trn,stung

TYSON - raced wide early. Shifted out approaching the 1000m after being corrected when unsuccessfully attempting to obtain the lead.

7th otr,wd 1600,prkd bell,fght hard

TYSON - hampered by a breaking runner approaching the first turn.

1x1,3-bk,wd,prkd 950,chall,outfin

6th inr,6-bk,3-bk 600,off,sound gap

Prkd,ld,trld 1500,thru,best on mrks

TIGHT LINES - hung outwards for a distance passing the 900m having to be steadied.

Botched the dispatch,out of action

TIGHT LINES - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the colt's barrier manners.

5th,wd,prkd,lost ld dig,outfinished

CALORIEFREE - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1750m when this runner appeared to force TIGHT LINES to race wider on the track, however after the viewing replays it was established that Driver T Macfarlane (CALORIEFREE) had commenced his outwards movement prior to TIGHT LINES (T Herlihy) reaching his sulky wheel and simultaneously raced greenly causing Mr Macfarlane some difficulty. Stewards elected not to take the matter any further other than to place a warning on the gelding's racing manners. Paced roughly rounding the final turn and lay inwards when being shifted wider on the track early in the run home. Again paced roughly throughout the run home.

8th inr,off 600,fght nicely on mrks

4th inr,4-bk,1x1 1400,wd 450,fin on

8th otr,4-bk,wd cvr top,stout fin

6th,prkd,cvr 1750,prkd 1100,ld,cght

Wd,eased,rear inr,off,never fired

SKYS LEGACY - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

7th otr,3-bk,4-bk,held up,sound fin

4th inr,off,3-bk otr,off 200,stout

Trld,3-bk 1700,off top,stern fin wd

SKYS LEGACY - lay outwards near the 100m placing an outside runner in restricted room.

Eased,wd 11th 1100,sustained effort

SKYS LEGACY - raced wide throughout.

Eased,rear,up prkd 1300,brk tn,tidy

BAILEYS PITCH - checked when locking wheels with SKYS LEGACY approaching the 200m.

Eased,wd rear 1300,prkd,fght gamely

6th otr,locked wheels/brk,chkd 500m

SKYS LEGACY - locked wheels with an outside runner rounding the first turn and broke losing ground. Checked when locking wheels with an inside runner near the 500m losing all chance.