Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Left prkd thru'out,drifting 600 out

CLAUDE - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Hackett advised that the gelding had not been suited to sitting in the parked position. Miss Hackett further advised that given the tempo of the race she was not surprised the gelding failed to finish the race off in a competitive fashion. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Wd,eased,rear otr,wdst tn,stout fin

CLAUDE - over-raced when being restrained early.

Brk,tacked on,rear inr,off,beat one

CLAUDE - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Over-raced middle stages.

Trld,3-bk 1800,flat 400,no pick-up

CLAUDE - over-raced middle stages.

1x1,4-bk bell,wd 450,ran on stoutly

CLAUDE - over-raced middle stages.

7th otr,4-bk,held up,ran on in gap

Off pegs prkd,cvr 550,blkd,fght mid

CLAUDE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.

Eased,3-bk inr,1x1 950,wd cvr,stout

CLAUDE - over-raced middle stages.

Brk start,tacked on,nothing extra

CLAUDE - co-trainers A & L Neal were issued with a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Broke at the start losing ground. Weakened entering the final bend.

8th inr,4-bk bell,whacked away gap

Trld,3-bk,prkd 1750,chall 200,tough

KING TIDE - a post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the off fore leg which was treated.

Wd,4-bk otr 1400,off,whacked away

KING TIDE - raced wide early before being eased to the rear.

Eased,wd cvr rear,eased,rear,no zip

KING TIDE - raced wide with cover early and middle stages before obtaining a position in the running line towards the rear.

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,off,no late zip

KING TIDE - back from position at dispatch despite the efforts of Driver D Butcher. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Paced roughly late in the run home after becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of THE LAST YARN.

Wd,8th otr,4-bk inr,3-bk,bttld away

KING TIDE - raced wide early.

Cut breeze thru'out,bttld on nicely

3-bk mrks,held up,,whacked away inr

KING TIDE - held up early in the run home.

Eased,wd cvr rear,posted,eased,wknd

KING TIDE - lay in and paced roughly rounding the first bend. Continued to lay in and pace roughly at various stages. Weakened rounding the final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

7th otr,wd 600,wd cvr,held up,tidy

KING TIDE - the off fore shoe was removed prior to the start. Paced roughly for a stride near the 1500m. Paced roughly again for several strides passing the 600m when being shifted wider by an inside runner.

Eased,wd 1800,prkd,ld 500,clr,just

WALTZING WITH MIKI - raced wide early before crossing to the parked position near the 1400m.

Wd,up prkd 1900,fght nicely to line

Trld out,up prkd 600,locked wheels

WALTZING WITH MIKI - broke briefly in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Locked wheels with an outside runner near the 300m and broke losing all chance.

Chkd,3 & 4-bk mrks,off,no pick-up

WALTZING WITH MIKI - checked by a breaking runner and broke entering the first bend losing ground.

3-bk mrks to trn,sound effort pegs

3-bk mrks to tn,thru,fght on nicely

Wd,9th otr,wd cvr,wdr,plggd away

WALTZING WITH MIKI - raced wide early and middle stages before securing a position in the running line towards the rear near the 1500m.

Wd cvr bk of mid,wdr 500,bttld well

WALTZING WITH MIKI - paced roughly rounding the first bend. Raced wide with cover throughout.

Eased,rear otr,bttld clsr along inr

Wd,prkd,into ld 1600,too many guns

Prkd,cvr bell,off,held up,flew wdst

HEAVEN HIGH - held up final bend and until near the 70m in the run home with Driver D Butcher not activating the sliding blinds or removable deafeners as a result.

Wd,1x1 1900,wd 700,6th top,no dash

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,too many guns

Eased,rear inr,off,bt stragglers wd

Lost ld dig,trld 1850,chased in gap

Eased,rear inr,off,beat stragglers

HEAVEN HIGH - Driver O Gillies reported that he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.

5th otr,3-bk 750,wd cvr,no pick-up

Wd cvr 11th,wdr mid,no final kick

HEAVEN HIGH - raced wide with cover throughout. Driver O Gillies admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion rounding the final bend and in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Gillies' driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 7 August 2026 (3 days).

3-bk mrks,under pressure 400m out

HEAVEN HIGH - weakened rounding the final turn.

Ld out,trld 1400,unable to quicken

HEAVEN HIGH - near the 1000-metre mark, Driver O Gillies was required to adjust his helmet after RUSHKINOFF had raced in close proximity to the rear of his sulky. At that stage, Mr Gillies turned and directed comments towards Driver S Wigg. Stewards interviewed both Mr Gillies and Ms Wigg regarding the exchange. After considering the evidence of both drivers, together with their own observations. Stewards established that Mr Gillies had directed foul and offensive language towards Ms Wigg at this stage of the race. Subsequently, Mr Gillies admitted a charge under Rule 303(2) in that he misconducted himself and following submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

7th otr,left prkd 1800,tough effort

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,too many guns

Wd,3 & 4-bk otr,wd 600,brk btn 450m

I'M TRUE ENOUGH - broke near the 450m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record.

7th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr,no pick-up

Trld,3-bk,up prkd 1300,outfinished

Eased,4-bk inr,off,wd cvr,chkd 8th

I'M TRUE ENOUGH - raced wide with cover from the 1200m. Checked by a breaking runner near the 200m losing its chance.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,bttld away gap

Eased,rear otr,plggd away,no threat

I'M TRUE ENOUGH - Trainer T Hopkins was issued a warning for the late driver notification of C Dalgety.

Wd,eased,rear,5-bk inr,lacked dash

I'M TRUE ENOUGH - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Speared to ld,set terms,cut bk 150m

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,no pick-up

Ld out,trld 1750,thru,strong effort

Eased,7th,3-bk otr,held up,bttld on

SHAKE A LEG - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Lay in near the 1500m and contacted track markers when improving to the inside of BETTOR REACTION which also lay in.

Made ld,trld,3-bk 1350,blkd,fght on

SHAKE A LEG - was disappointed for a run to the inside of RAGNAR LOTHBROK in the passing lane early in the home straight and had to shift ground outwards to obtain clear running. Driver M Ranger reported that she did not activate the removeable deafeners as a result.

Sped to ld,trld 1700,thru,too sharp

SHAKE A LEG - when questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer S McMullan stated that the gelding had performed satisfactorily at its previous start with the fast sectionals recorded and had enjoyed an economical run throughout in today's event.

6th pegs,4-bk bell,flat 450m,no zip

Trld,3-bk bell,off,ran home stoutly

Gun run mrks,thru lane,chased hard

CHANEL NOIRE - lay inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room late in the run home.

Eased,rear,prkd 950,cvr,locked whls

CHANEL NOIRE - locked wheels with WALTZING WITH MIKI approaching the 300m shortly after Driver B Wilkins activated the removable deafeners and lost all chance. Stewards held an investigation into this incident. After hearing the relative evidence of Ms Wilkins, Z Butcher (WALTZING WITH MIKI) and viewing the replays blame could not be solely attributed to either driver or horse with no further action being taken other than to note the circumstances.

Prkd,cvr 1450,4-bk,blkd,late on inr

Eased,11th otr,wd 450,wdr top,solid

CHANEL NOIRE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver H Orange advised that after having gone back from the wide draw early the mare had been unable to make up much ground when attempting to improve wide on the final bend given the closing sectionals.

6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,wdr tn,bold bid

Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the photo finish for 3rd placing along with Judge T Thompson who amended his initial call by declaring a dead heat between CHANEL NOIRE and HOORAY HENRY.

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,useful wdst

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 400,tidy wdst

5th,5-bk inr,1x1 1200,off,too slick