Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Brk erly 4th,brk again,chkd tn 10th

WHAT A SURPRISE - lay in and trotted roughly near the 1850m. Raced wide before breaking near the 1600m losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner passing the 200m.

Brk early,3rd inr,3-bk,dropped away

WHAT A SURPRISE - began awkwardly. Lay in and trotted roughly entering and rounding the final turn losing ground.

Ld out,3-bk 1800,off,wd cvr,brk 5th

ISHTAR - lay in and broke near the 400m losing all chance.

Chkd,5th,1x1,prkd bell,3rd tn,bttld

BONNY PARKER - hampered by an inside runner shortly after the start. Lay in rounding the final turn dislodging a track marker.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,fght well inr

Soft trip mrks,whacked away in gap

BONNY PARKER - lay in leaving the final turn.

Made ld,dictated,tckld 400,bttld on

4th,4-bk inr 1600,plggd away in gap

Ld out then brk badly,out of action

BONNY PARKER - broke entering the first bend losing all chance.

Trld out,4bk,1x1 700,plggd away mid

Ld out,trld 1400,carted,never fired

BONNY PARKER - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final turn.

Slw,5th gap,4-bk inr,failed to fire

BONNY PARKER - slow away.

Brk twice early,detached,pulled up

KAMILLA - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again rounding the first bend losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Brk,rear inr,off,1x1,chkd,wd,strong

BIG AL - shifted outwards in the run home forcing KAMILLA wider on the track. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver R May (KAMILLA) placed 2nd, who confirmed his chances had not been affected and that he did not wish to proceed with a protest. Driver S Clarke was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future. Mr Clarke was also issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture

7th inr,left 5th gap,couldn't spark

KAMILLA - weakened final bend.

Mid otr,thru mid,only batld

3-4th,4bk inr,well bk tn,imprvd

Connections advised Stewards on 6 April that KAMILLA has been treated for dehydration since last racing.

Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope

KAMILLA - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

6th,followd 1x1 1000,steady work

Brk badly start,nvr a hope after

KAMILLA - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the race.

Wd,made ld,trld bell,flat 500m out

IM A ROCKSTAR - raced wide early. Weakened from the 500m. Lay in contacting a track marker passing the 400m.

Slw,6th inr,off,unable to spark up

IM A ROCKSTAR - slow to begin. Lay in and had to be steadied near the 1800m. Weakened in the run home.

Slw,chkd,5th,4-bk inr,off,bttld on

IM A ROCKSTAR - slow early then hampered at the start by a breaking runner.

Quickly to ld,set terms,hdd 125 out

The start was delayed due to IM A ROCKSTAR refusing to come into line requiring the assistance of the Starting Attendant at the first attempt. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Wd,rear inr,off,wd 500,whacked away

IM A ROCKSTAR - over-raced middle stages.

Iinto trail early,held up,off,stout

IM A ROCKSTAR - hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m. Trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver E Johnson.

4th,into ld 1800,claimed 450,wilted

The start was delayed at the first attempt when IM A ROCKSTAR bounded forward and breasted the front barrier. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Slw,5th inr,4-bk,prkd 1300,outkickd

IM A ROCKSTAR - fractious prior to the start and stood on the mark when the barrier was released losing considerable ground. Lay in contacting a track marker entering the first turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett advised that losing the early ground and then racing without cover from near the 1300m had taken its toll.

Soon ld,dictated terms,gathered in

IM A ROCKSTAR - lay out at various stages and in particular in the run home.

Sped to ld,collared 400,wilted out

8th otr,3bk bell,wd 600,2nd,fght on

ALDEBARAN WHAT - pre-race warmed. Raced four wide from the 600m.

Blew to bits early,out of business

ALDEBARAN WHAT - broke shortly after the start and shifted in checking an inside runner before losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Brk badly early in 3rd,tailed off

ALDEBARAN WHAT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

5th inr,1x1 1000,wd 600,chased hard

6th otr,1x1 1400,off,closed boldly

ALDEBARAN WHAT - forced wider on the track near the 1850m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections after displaying signs of colic which required treatment. Stewards will follow up with the connections in the coming days regarding the gelding's recovery.

4th,brk,chkd 750,held up,useful mid

ALDEBARAN WHAT - broke after 200m losing considerable ground. Checked by breaking runners near the 750m losing considerable ground. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight with Driver R Close not activating the deafeners in consequence.

6th gap,6-bk inr,prkd bell,cvr,fair

Wd,eased,rear inr,off,useful in mid

ALDEBARAN WHAT - started from unruly 3 after being placed on the unruly at the Trainers' request following the fields having been published. Driver B Hackett was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Blew the start badly,out of action

MECHANICA - broke at the start losing considerable ground and trailed the field throughout.

Wd,into ld 1950,dictated,reeled in

TIKI - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight. Driver A Pyers admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 100m when shifting ground inwards resulting in contact being made to MECHANICA which trotted roughly as a result. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicator imposed a fine of $300.

Blew the start badly,pulled up

MECHANICA - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event.

Prkd,ld 2100,dictated,gunned down

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

MECHANICA - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd,ld 1000,run down

Blew the start badly,out of action

MECHANICA - broke at the start losing all chance.

3rd,3-bk inr,prked 1000,fght nicely

4th,4-bk inr 1550,prkd 700,game bid

Brk early,rear gap,never a factor

MECHANICA - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.