Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Brk,wd,4-bk inr 1700,1x1 1200,stout

ILLICIT LOVE - broke near the 1750m when racing to the inside of EYRE I WILL checking trailing runners and losing considerable ground. Stewards held an investigation into this incident and after hearing the relative evidence from Junior Driver C Hackett (ILLICIT LOVE) assisted by M Wallis, Driver S Abernethy (EYRE I WILL) and viewing the replays it was established that these runners had been contesting a position in the running line when racing on terms with neither driver being deemed to be at fault. Given the circumstances Stewards took the matter no further.

3rd inr,3-bk,off,ld 1600,stung late

5th inr,5-bk,prkd 1300,stuck gamely

Brk early 8th,tailed off,out of it

EYRE I WILL - broke entering the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wd,up prkd 1650,cvr 400,lacked dash

7th inr,5-bk,held up,brk,beat slows

EYRE I WILL - broke briefly rounding the final turn when placed in restricted room.

6th,5bk inr,prkd,4bk inr,3-bk,stout

EYRE I WILL - held up final turn.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,no final kick

EYRE I WILL - tangled away.

Ld,trld 1900,held up,off,sound mid

4th inr,brk 1900,out of commission

MAKAKU - pre-race warmed. Broke rounding the first turn losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Rear,brk,11th gap tn,eyecatcher mid

MAKAKU - broke near the 1300m losing considerable ground. Hung inwards final bend striking several track markers. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

5th,5-bk inr,1x1,wd 300,too strong

MAKAKU - pre-race warmed. Lay in throughout the run home.

5th,3-bk inr 1750,brk 750,pulled up

MAKAKU - broke near the 750m losing all chance and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Rear otr,wd 500,pshd wdr,brk 250m

MAKAKU - trotted roughly passing the 1800m losing ground. Broke near the 250m losing all chance. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

8th otr,wd,prkd,attckd ldr,brk,done

MAKAKU - broke near the 750m losing all chance.

5th gap,5-bk inr,brk 5th 450m,done

MAKAKU - broke rounding the final turn losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Prkd,into trail 1200,thru,best mrks

Tardy,rear inr,1x1,wd 600,prkd,brk

LOTERIA - back a distance and slow to leave the pre-race formation. Broke rounding the final bend losing ground. Stewards spoke with junior driver H Orange, assisted by driver J Dickie, regarding being back from its unruly position at the start. Mr Orange advised his instructions were to stay back and attempt to keep the mare trotting. Mr Dickie, who had driven the horse in its previous starts, confirmed the horse is difficult to drive early in the score up. Notwithstanding this Mr Orange was advised to make a greater effort to be closer when the score up commences thereby giving his drive a better opportunity to be in position at the start.

Slw,rear otr,wd cvr 8th 600,kept on

LOTERIA - back from its unruly position as the start.

Eased,wd rear,ld 1150,kicked,too gd

Blew the dispatch,out of commission

LOTERIA - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobiles.

Prkd early,4bk otr,3bk,1x1,wd,slick

LOTERIA - broke at the start losing ground before settling. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

3rd inr,3-bk 1400,prkd bell,kept on

Brk,8th gap,tacked on,3-bk inr,wknd

The start was delayed due to LOTERIA becoming fractious in the pre-race formation and was sent to the outside of the unruly. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. The start was further delayed when BERTHA'S PRIDE and SANTAPAZIENZA became fractious.

Ld out,dictated terms,gathered in

Ld out,allowed terms,swamped 50 out

Trld,3-bk 1750,off 300,bold late wd

Straight to ld,set terms,stung post

Brk,lobbed trail,thru,stout on mrks

Into trail,off 500,best late on inr

Trld,3-bk 1700,prkd 600,ld,crunched

CASTANA - tangled away.

5th otr,left prkd 1800,fght bravely

4th,3-bk inr,off tn,chopped ldrs bk

CASTANA - Junior Driver T Hanara (assisted by B Butcher) admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home. After hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500. Ms Hanara was also warned for crossing her reins and performing a celebratory gesture late in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,prkd 600,drew clr

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - held up final turn. When questioned regarding his decision to remain on the back of the leader SANINARMBRO approaching the 500m prior to having been covered by CASTANA, Junior Driver J Dunn (assisted by B Butcher) explained that SANINARMBRO appeared to be travelling well at this stage and felt that the mare would take him to the passing lane however this had not occurred on this occasion. Stewards were satisfied that the manner in which Mr Dunn drove was not unreasonable given the circumstances and took the matter no further.

Brk early prkd,tailed off,not in it

DRAGONSTONE - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.

Ld out,allowed terms,tckld,had more

DRAGONSTONE - trotted roughly rounding the first turn.

5w,wd cvr,up prkd 1400,beaten 600m

DRAGONSTONE - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Made ld,trld 1800,thru,fght on well

SHESGOLD - broke passing the 150m after contacting the sulky wheel of DRAGONSTONE losing all chance. Driver B Butcher admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butcher's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 29 August 2025 (2 days).

Quickly ld,set terms,mastered late

Wd 6th,prkd,ld 2100,hdd 175m,folded

DRAGONSTONE - raced wide early. Weakened in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Soon ld,allowed terms,held grimly

DRAGONSTONE - fractious prior to the start. Trotted roughly over the early stages. Stewards reviewed the start and were satisfied that the mare had not started in advance of its correct unruly position.

Blew the start badly,out of action

HALBERG - stood on the mark when the barriers were released and took no part. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards viewed the replays of the start with Driver T Mitchell and were satisfied the gelding had not been denied a fair start.

3rd inr,off,into ld 1600,too gritty

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to the barrier strands failing to release. A false start was also declared at the 2nd attempt due to HALBERG backing away prior to the start being effected. Stewards extended leniency when assessing horse penalties given the initial false start.

4th inr,3-bk 2200,off,closed boldly

Straight to ld,dictated,just enough

HALBERG - lay in contacting a track marker near the 250m.

Made ld,dictated,hdd 150,fght hard

Gun run mrks,every chance,fght well

HALBERG - lay inwards rounding the first turn contacting a track marker.

Straight to ld,allowed terms,too gd

Quickly to ld,set terms,gunned down