Auckland Trotting Club Inc

8th inr,off,4-bk otr,wd 350,bt slws

Pshd thru to hold ld,hdd top,wilted

Ld out,trld 1450,thru,fght hard inr

Trld,3-bk,trld 300,thru,chased hard

PATRICK MAHOMES - lay in near the 300m and became awkwardly placed to the sulky of ROMEO FOXTROT which resulted in an inside runner being crowded down onto track markers.

Trld,3-bk 1500,angled wd 300,bold

Ld out,trld 1500,off,closed stoutly

5th inr,4-bk 1900,bttld on solidly

9th,8-bk inr,off,wd cvr,6th,steady

5th,5-bk inr,4-bk,off,off 400m,tidy

Prkd,3-bk inr,flat 300,whacked away

HILLBILLY BLUES - Driver T Herlihy was questioned regarding the manner in which he shifted ground entering the first turn when improving away from the marker line which resulted in BRIENNE appearing to race wider on the track briefly. Mr Herlihy stated that he felt that he had commenced his outward shift prior to BRIENNE reaching the parked position and after viewing the replays Stewards took the matter no further on this occasion. Lay out throughout the run home despite the efforts of Mr Herlihy.

Prkd,trld,3-bk 1250,off,bold in mid

BRIENNE - unable to hold the back of the leader entering the front for the first time which enabled BANGKOK BETTY to shift down to fill that position.

4th,prkd,cvr 1550,prkd bell,fdd out

4th,4-bk inr,3-bk,plggd away in gap

Trld out,4-bk bell,off 500,bttld on

Prkd,cvr 1150,3-bk,wd cvr,plggd wdr

BRIENNE - Driver P Ferguson had difficulty activating the removable deafeners in the run home.

5th,3-bk inr,off,whacked away mid

4th,prkd 1700,3rd top,outfinished

Prkd,cvr 1450,wd 450,3rd trn,outfin

3rd,3-bk inr,off,fght on nicely mid

SASSY STAR - authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld after this mare shifted down into the passing lane over the final stages of the run home. After questioning Driver M McKendry and viewing the replays Stewards were satisfied that no unfair advantage had been gained over the 4th placed BARSUKOV and placings were duly authorised. Mr McKendry was warned to make a greater effort to prevent his drive shifting into the passing lane given similar circumstances in the future. Mr McKendry advised that he would be recommending a gear change to connections.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1600,off,no final zip

3rd inr,prkd,ld 2300,set terms,held

3rd,prkd,4bk inr 1700,held up,solid

4th,left prkd 1850,drifting 450 out

BARSUKOV - commenced to weaken near the 500m hampering a trailing runner near the 300m.

7th otr,3-bk,chkd/brk 950,tidy mrks

BARSUKOV - hampered by a breaking runner near the 950m then broke shortly after losing ground.

5th inr,chkd 1850,tacked on,bt slws

BARSUKOV - checked by a breaking runner rounding the first turn and broke losing considerable ground.

5th,3-bk otr,wd cvr 600,prkd,gritty

Speared to ld,trld 1750,thru,strong

Ld out,softened up,hdd top,plggd on

JACCKA BAYLIS - weakened final turn. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have superficial lacerations to both hind legs that required treatment. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming. When questioned regarding the performance Driver W House advised the gelding had become unsettled when contacting its own sulky wheel discs so he felt his best option was to work forward in an attempt to gain the lead, however Driver J Abernethy (EAGLE HANOVER) had been intent on holding the front with JACCKA BAYLIS then racing without cover for the remainder.

5th,4-bk inr,1x1 700,3rd top,stout

EAGLE HANOVER - briefly hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m.

3rd inr,3-bk,held up,useful in mid

EAGLE HANOVER - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,chased best

EAGLE HANOVER - underwent a post-race Veterinary examination at the request of connections which revealed the mare to have a laceration under the jaw that required treatment. This mare will undergo a further Veterinary examination prior to the second day.

8th otr,4-bk 800,3 &4w 600,bttld on

Chkd,8th,pshd to ld 1150,hdd,fght

EAGLE HANOVER - hampered by breaking runners shortly after the start.

5th,1x1 1800,off,plggd away in gap

6th,6-bk inr,prkd,cvr 1100,wd,tough

Ld out,dictated terms,swamped 175m

JASINOVA - shifted out on straightening for the run home when Driver L Chin was unable to activate the removable deafeners when the cord became entangled. Dr Chin was reminded of his obligations to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course given similar circumstances and to report any gear malfunctions to Stewards as soon as practicable in the future. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

7th otr,wd,prkd 1450,ld top,cut dwn

5th,5-bk inr,1x1 bell,off,fght well

Brk early,tacked on,rear inr,plggd

JASINOVA - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Brk start,tacked on,beat straggler

JASINOVA - re-handicapped to 20m following its win at Cambridge last Friday evening. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Prkd,trld 1900,3-bk,off,potent fin

5th inr,1x1,pshd wd 700,no late zip

JASINOVA - required assistance from an attendant in the pre-race formation. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

4th inr,3-bk,1x1 850,off,strong fin

JASINOVA - locked wheels briefly with an outside runner near the 950m.

5th,3-bk inr 1600,off,steady in gap

Brk early & after,tailed off,done

JASINOVA - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 2250m when trailing the field losing all chance.

6th,5-bk inr,1x1 bell,2nd 400,slick

TRAVELIN SOLDIER - Driver T Herlihy reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soft trip mrks,of 200,too many guns

TRAVELIN SOLDIER - Driver T Herlihy reported that he had not activated the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

3rd,3-bk inr,off,wd 400,strng claim

BOSS JO - unable to hold the back of SUNNY ROBINSON near the 1200m which enabled TRAVELIN SOLDIER to shift out from the marker line to fill that position.

Brk badly start,tailed off,no hope

TRAVELIN SOLDIER - broke as the start was effected losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 950,rough,fght on

TRAVELIN SOLDIER - shifted out rounding the final turn and had to be corrected.

Slw,rear otr to trn,beat tired ones

NAZARETH - when questioned regarding the performance Driver Z Butcher advised that this runner had travelled off the bit over the early and middle stages before losing ground near the 800m then trotted roughly rounding the final turn and only finished on fairly when placed under pressure in the run home.

Eased,6th,6-bk inr,3-bk,off,fair wd

NAZARETH - Driver Z Butcher reported the gelding cast the off fore shoe during the running.

6th,3bk otr-1x1,off,rough/brk tn

NAZARETH - trotted roughly through the middle stages. Again trotted roughly final bend before breaking near the 250m losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

8th,4-3bk otr,angld,whackd away

NAZARETH - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

6-5bk otr,sent 3wd,honest in mid

Up,prkd,1x1 1200,held up,tidy wd

NAZARETH - raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home.

14th,6-7bk otr,rear inr,gone by tn

NAZARETH - the required veterinary clearance was received. Trotted roughly for a distance from the 1000m and weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left front heel which was bandaged. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

5th,5-bk inr,1x1,prkd 700,outkicked

WALKINONSUNSHINE - pre-race warmed.

6bk otr,3-4wd,3wd postd,gone 900

WALKINONSUNSHINE - raced wide near the 1500m. Stewards questioned driver Z Butcher in relation to a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule. After hearing from Mr Butcher and viewing the films Stewards were satisfied FORGIVENESS (B Butt) had commenced his shift outwards prior to WALKINONSUNSHINE reaching his sulky wheel and that Mr Butcher had elected to take his runner forward and had raced wide thereafter. Weakened passing the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Slow,last,3w drag,no progress,batld

Brk at start,never a hope after

WALKINONSUNSHINE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

6th,led 2000,joind trn,folded up

WALKINONSUNSHINE - trainer T Bagrie was issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify the mare would race with half hopples. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Slow,brk 2500,never close after

WALKINONSUNSHINE - broke after 100m losing all chance.