Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Soft run mrks,off,cut ldr bk 50m

BARSUKOV - when questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer/Driver L Chin stated that the gelding had been suited by the tempo during the middle stages and steered better after several corrective gear changes.

6th,6-bk inr,4-bk,off,fin on in mid

1x1,prkd 1050,wd,prkd 700,outkicked

BARSUKOV - raced wide early before settling in midfield.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,plggd on

6th inr,5-bk,off,chkd,stout late wd

BARSUKOV - hampered by a breaking runner near the 250m.

Slw,8th inr,5-bk,4-bk,held up,fair

BARSUKOV - slow to begin. Broke briefly near the 1400m losing ground. Lay in contacting track markers at various stages with several markers being dislodged. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Trainer L Chin advised that he will be making a corrective gear change.

6th otr,3-bk bell,3 & 4w top,fin on

Trld,left in front 2400,gobbled up

JASINOVA - refused to take up its position on the front line requiring assistance from a starting attendant causing a delay. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first turn.

Gun run mrks,thru,whacked away

REGAL GIRL - Junior Driver M Ranger, assisted by D Butcher, was warned for the manner in which she drove when contacting several track markers near the 200m before then racing over further track markers when moved inwards by JASINOVA which shifted down into the passing lane. In considering the matter Stewards were satisfied that no unfair advantage had been gained in this incident given that REGAL GIRL lost momentum and then had sufficient room to improve to the inside of JASINOVA approaching the 100m.

9th,3-bk otr bell,wd 400,bttld away

4th inr,4-k,3-bk,held up,chkd,solid

JASINOVA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 100m.

1x1,wd,prkd 1200,3rd 200,outkicked

Ld out,brk,4th inr,brk not a hope

TAYLAD TO USE - broke racing into the first turn hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Broke again passing the 1400m losing further ground and trailed the field.

Brk,7th inr,5-bk,3-bk,blkd,tidy fin

TAYLAD TO USE - broke at the start losing ground.

Left prkd,into ld 1500,swamped 50m

TAYLAD TO USE - lay in rounding the first turn.

3rd,4-bk inr,prkd 1150,wore ldr dwn

Made ld,dictated,denied in shadows

TAYLAD TO USE - lay out and shifted wider early in the run home but was corrected by Driver L Hibell. Continued to lay out over the final stages.

Gun run mrks,off top,closed boldly

3rd inr,3-bk,thru 175,did best mrks

ILSAS SON - held up rounding the final turn.

3rd inr,trld 2300,thru,fght solidly

ILSAS SON - knuckled over near the 50m.

Prkd,3-bk inr,prkd 1500,cvr,no dash

ILSAS SON - driver C Hackett reported that she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Wd,3-bk otr,1x1 1500,wd 350,strong

ILSAS SON - raced wide early.

7th inr,4-bk,off, bold mid,no gaps

ILSAS SON - raced wide early. Held up final stages of the run home. When questioned regarding her decision not to shift out to lead up the running line prior to being covered near the 1400m Junior Driver M Ranger (assisted by S Phelan) stated that she had been instructed to save the gelding for one run in what was its first race back from a lengthy spell. Ms Ranger further stated that after working early when able to improve wide she then felt her best option was to remain on the marker line rather than risk being caught without cover for the remainder of the event. Co-trainer S Phelan confirmed the instructions and advised that these were as a result of the gelding only performing moderately in a recent trial and expected that this runner would derive considerable benefit from the race. Stewards noted the respective comments.

Prkd,ld,trld 1450,thru,too powerful

6th,chkd & brk,8th,3-bk otr,wd,fair

BREAK FREE - hampered near the 1750m and broke losing ground before trotting roughly.

8th otr,4-bk 1600,wd cvr top,no zip

Rear of bunch to trn,failed to fire

Eased,7th,1x1 1450,wd top,no spark

BREAK FREE - trotted roughly at the start and over the early stages losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobiles at the Trainer's request.

Cut breeze the trip,chall tn,outfin

BREAK FREE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

Rough,6th inr,3-bk,brk 300m out

BREAK FREE - broke at the start losing ground before settling. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Contacted track markers when in restricted room entering the first turn. Trotted roughly rounding the final turn and early stages of the run home.

Blew the start,out of action after

IT AIN'T ME BABE - paced shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Brk early 4th,tailed off,out of it

IT AIN'T ME BABE - trotted roughly racing into the first bend then paced having to be returned to its correct gait by driver T Macfarlane losing all chance.

8th otr,3-bk 2300,wd top,lacked zip

IT AIN'T ME BABE - pre-raced warmed. Raced wide early. Stewards investigated an incident near the 2000m where IT AIN'T ME BABE was obliged to race three wide briefly when racing to the outside of BANGKOK BETTY. It was established that CON GRAZIA LOVE had sufficient room to improve to the inside of BANGKOK BETTY which meant that Driver J Abernethy had little option other than to follow MELSADELE when that runner shifted out into the running line which resulted in IT AIN'T ME BABE being caught three wide briefly. Given the circumstances no further action was deemed necessary.

9th otr,3-bk,wd 500,pounced,nutted

IT AIN'T ME BABE - slow to begin. Raced wide early. Driver T Macfarlane admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting inwards entering the first turn when not sufficiently clear resulting in LUBY LILL being checked and breaking losing ground. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Macfarlane's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 26 January 2024 (2 days).

Held ld,dictated terms,kicked clear

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

IT AIN'T ME BABE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

5th inr,5-bk,4-bk,off,blkd,had more

HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - held up throughout the run home. Driver S Abernethy reported that he did not activate the deafeners as a result.

Brk early 4th,paced,brkn up,no hope

HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - broke shortly after the start before switching to a pace having to be broken up by its driver losing all chance.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,pounced,held

Gun run mrks,thru lane,bold effort

9th otr,4-bk,,1x1 top,blkd,tidy mid

HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - lay in near the 900m losing ground. Held up over the concluding stages. Driver S Abernethy advised the mare had failed to handle the turns which resulted in him not attempting to improve wide on the final turn.

7th,1x1,wd,prkd,ld 600,eyed tn,brk

HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - broke near the 250m hampering a trailing runner and lost its chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Prkd,4-bk inr,prkd 1600,bttld away

LOVE ON LINE - pre-race warmed.

9th otr,4-bk,chkd 850,8th,late wdst

LOVE ON LINE - checked and broke near the 900m losing considerable ground.

Brk,9th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd tn,fght

LOVE ON LINE - broke at the start losing ground.

10th otr,4-bk 900,wd cvr,slick wdst

LOVE ON LINE - when questioned regarding the improved performance Co-trainer D McGowan advised that the mare had worked well leading into tonight's event in what was its first race for two months after having been freshened.

Wd,1x1 1700,wd 450,no final punch

LOVE ON LINE - removed from the Unruly for future standing starts.

Wd,4-bk inr,prkd 1300,fght bravely

9th inr,off,6w top,ran home nicely

VORONOV - slow early and then mixed its gait for several strides.

6th inr,5-bk,off,4w cvr tn,bold fin

Slow away,tacked on,failed to spark

VORONOV - slow over the early stages. When spoken to regarding the performance of the gelding driver E Johnson advised that the horse had raced lethargically throughout and that she was disappointed with its efforts. Stewards will follow up the performance of the gelding with connections in the coming days.

6th inr,off,4w top,breezed on past

Eased,rear otr,wd cvr 350,4w,slick

6th inr,5-bk,held up,off,sharp late

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