Auckland Trotting Club Inc

5th inr,5-bk,4-bk top,whacked away

FINAL APPROACH - fractious prior to the start with driver O Gregory requesting the Starter Attendant's assistance. Hung inwards passing the 1300m racing significantly inside track markers. Hung inwards again passing the 300m dislodging a track marker. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier and racing record.

11th otr,wd 1250,prkd 700,outkicked

MANCHESTER'S MOMENT - lay outwards near the 50m hampering TU TANGATA which in turn hampered SANTAPAZIENZA, DARK GHANA and FINAL APPROACH despite the efforts of driver T Mitchell.

Cght wd,pressed to ld 1350,powerful

FINAL APPROACH - raced wide early and middle stages before improving to the lead near the 1400m.

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,wdst,up late

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

FINAL APPROACH - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Brk,7th,6-bk inr,prkd 1400,ld,smart

FINAL APPROACH - began awkwardly and shifted outwards at the start hampering an outside runner.

3rd inr,prkd 2300,ld 1900,tenacious

FINAL APPROACH - driver C Hackett advised that she did not activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk 1600,no final zip

Prkd,ld,trld 1650,flat top,no spark

TAYLAD TO USE - the girth strap on the two-minute breastplate became detached approaching the 1450m after the securing clip broke.

6th otr,1x1 bell,2nd top,outkicked

7th otr,1x1 1600,3-bk,sound in gap

5th otr,1x1,brfly prkd,off,bold fin

Trld,3-bk 1800,unable to quicken up

TAYLAD TO USE - trotted roughly in the early stages and racing into the first bend.

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr,no final dash

7th inr,5-bk 1800,off,no final kick

Prkd,into ld 1800,dictated,cut down

Wd,prkd,ld 1850,collared 150m,stuck

STONE COLD - lay outwards leaving the final bend and throughout the run home.

6th,1x1 1400,lay in,fght mid,no gap

STONE COLD - lay inwards approaching the 200m when attempting to shift out off the back of TATANKA with Driver S Abernethy then electing to shift back to the inside of TATANKA however was held up over the final stages when unable to obtain clear racing room. When questioned Mr Abernethy confirmed that the gelding had been on the outside rein leaving the final turn and had lost momentum so he felt it was his best option to shift back down the track to attempt to improve however this resulted in the gelding being held up over the final stages. Trainer J Teaz advised that he was surprised that STONE COLD was so well supported in the market given its recent form and it was his intention to restrict this runner to right handed racing for the immediate future. Stewards noted the circumstances and respective comments and took the matter no further.

4th,prkd,ld 1600,eyed 400,reeled in

STONE COLD - tangled away.

Up prkd,cvr 1050,prkd 650,bold mrks

PARAMOUNT SPUR - pre-raced warmed. Lay outwards approaching the 600m which enabled the trailing STONE COLD to improve to its inside. Lay inwards throughout the run home and shifted down into the passing lane over the final stages. Driver J Dickie was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections and was treated for muscle tie up.

Brk,3bk otr,up,prkd 900,felt pinch

STONE COLD - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk,wd,pshd to ld 1700,held bravely

Up prkd,into ld 1900,dictated,slick

Quickly ld,allowed terms,kicked clr

STONE COLD - driver S Abernethy admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 1900m by shifting ground inwards resulting in BANGKOK BETTY being checked and trotted roughly as a result. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Trld,3-bk 1800,angled tn,strong fin

7th inr,7-bk,off,bttld closer wdst

4th inr,1x1,prkd 1200,cvr,prkd,wknd

6th otr,3-bk,wd 650,4w,chall,outfin

Wd,3-bk otr,wd 450,4w top,fght well

CASTANA - hampered briefly near the 500m when placed in restricted room. Driver T Hanara was warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1650,off top,tried hard

Trld,soon 3-bk,off,chased strongly

Blew the start badly,out of action

REDPARK WARRIOR - broke at the start losing its chance. Placed on the unruly at the trainer's request.

Eased,locked wheels rear,tidy late

REDPARK WARRIOR - lay inwards and locked wheels with an inside runner near the 850m losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Slow,9th inr,5-bk,off,useful in mid

REDPARK WARRIOR - tangled away for several strides at the start.

7th otr,4-bk,steady effort thru mid

Ld untested,dictated,held on nicely

Wd,6th inr,1x1,wd 500,bttld solidly

REDPARK WARRIOR - when questioned regarding the performance Driver M McKendry stated that after going back from the wide barrier drawer early that the gelding had not trotted as well as in previous starts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Brk 2nd,rear gap,1x1 900,wd 500,big

REDPARK WARRIOR - broke near the 1500m hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Trld out,5-bk,1x1 1200,off,bold fin

BOLT FOR THE HILL - Driver S Burley reported that she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Ld,atckd,trld,3-bk,1x1,wd,ld,nutted

BOLT FOR THE HILL - Junior Driver S Burley admitted a charge under the Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Ms Burley's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 18 September 2026 (2 days).

Prkd,ld,trld 2200,off top,too slick

BOLT FOR THE HILL - briefly trotted roughly near the 50m.

5th,1x1 1600,off top,closed stoutly

BOLT FOR THE HILL - Driver S Burley was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.

Ld out,trld bell,held up,stout mrks

BOLT FOR THE HILL - hampered when held up by a weakening runner leaving the final turn.

3rd,3-bk inr,4-bk,3-bk,trld tn,bold

BOLT FOR THE HILL - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Driver S Burley reported that the removable deafeners failed to activate despite her efforts.

Brk,12th gap,buried inr,never in it

9th otr,5-bk bell,brk 8th 325m out

BOLT FOR THE HILL - broke near the 300m hampering a trailing runner losing its chance.

Trld,3-bk 1500,trld top,fght on inr

Ldout,4-bk 1400,off,blkd,stout late

3rd,4-bk inr,3-bk,closed boldly inr

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 500,wdr,steady

SHEZ BELLA - Trainer G Rogerson was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available.

6th,4-bk inr,5-bk,3-bk top,bttld on

5th inr,5-bk,1x1,wd 300,fght nicely

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wdst top,useful

SHEZ BELLA - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

8th otr,3-bk,wd,prkd,ld 950,brk top

SHEZ BELLA - broke near the 200m losing all chance.

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,too many guns

Made ld,trld 1850,thru,stout on inr

INASINGLEMOMENT - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.

Eased,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,wd,game

7th otr,3-bk 1800,wd cvr,strong fin

Prkd,cvr bell,3-bk,wd cvr,bold late

5th,prkd,into ld 1500,cut down 100m

INASINGLEMOMENT - raced wide early.

Wd,made ld 1700,dictated,untested

4th inr,3-bk 1600,1x1 400,off,stout

4th,prkd 1050,3bk inr,prkd,wd,solid

OUR COL - when questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy advised that he was satisfied with the filly's effort given the way the race was run.

6th otr,prkd,trld 1500,thru,too big

OUR COL - back from position at dispatch despite the efforts of Driver T Herlihy. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Slw,7th inr,1x1,wd 550,loomed,smart

Trld,3-bk,prkd 800,ld 400,too smart

OUR COL - lay out throughout the run home.

Tacked on,4-bk otr,brk 825m,no hope

KINK - broke approaching the 800m losing its chance.

Wd,prkd,ld 2050,set terms,too tough

NIAMH - unable to hold the back of the leader KINK approaching the 1200m which enabled YA EEJIT YA to shift down and fill that position.

Rear inr,1x1,prkd,rough,wd,1x1,wknd

KINK - trotted roughly middle stages. Shifted up the track near the 750m when driver M Hay was activating gear which allowed the trailing ROMEO FOXTROT to improve to its inside. Mr Hay advised that the gelding had been proving difficult to steer and had placed him at a disadvantage when activating the removable deafeners. Mr Hay further advised that it was this runner's first start at Alexandra Park and had been laying inwards on the bends and outwards on the straights. After viewing the replays which confirmed Mr Hay's explanation Stewards took the matter no further.

Wd,9th,4-bk otr,wd cvr 500,tidy fin

KINK - raced wide early.

7th otr,1x1,prkd 1500,ld 500.too gd

4th inr,prkd 1500,ld 300,clr,too gd

Slw,5th,tacked on 1350,wd cvr,stout

KINK - started wider on the track than its allocated position. Driver M Hay was issued with a warning. Trotted roughly final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Hay advised the gelding had hung inwards and he was unable to fully drive the horse out.

6th inr,off,3-bk otr,wd tn,bold fin

KINK - Driver M Hay admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when allowing his gelding to contact and puncture the sulky tyre of ITMUSCLEBELOVE near the 400m. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicator suspended Mr Hay's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on the 10 April up to and including 23 April 2026 (2 days).

4th,4-bk inr,prkd 1500,ld 500,slick

6th,5-bk inr,off,brk top,plggd away

KINK - broke near the 200m losing ground before settling. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

4th inr,3-bk,brk 1850,4-bk inr,wknd

FAITH IN MANCHESTER - lay inwards and broke rounding the first bend losing ground. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners. Lay inwards near the 900m striking a track marker. Continued to lay inwards rounding the final bend losing ground.

7th otr,4-bk,wd 500,4w top,game fin

Brk early in 6th,tailed off,no hope

FAITH IN MANCHESTER - broke entering the first bend losing all chance.

7th inr,4-bk,off,rear 400,fin on wd

9th inr,6-bk,5-bk,useful along mrks

FAITH IN MANCHESTER - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Lay in contacting a track marker near the 1250m.

Wd rear,pressed on,prkd 750,ld,cght

FAITH IN MANCHESTER - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 750m.

Prkd,into ld 2400,hdd 200,fght on

Across to trail,thru,brk 200 in 3rd

FAITH IN MANCHESTER - broke near the 200m.

Slw,7th inr,4-bk bell,crowded,plggd

LORD POPINJAY - began awkwardly. Placed in restricted room near the 250m contacting track markers when outside runners shifted ground marginally.

Rear inr,off,plggd past stragglers

7th,6-bk inr,off,3-bk otr,no pickup

LORD POPINJAY - weakened in the run home.

Sttld rear off mark,never a factor

LORD POPINJAY - weakened leaving the final turn.

4th gap,4-bk inr,prkd,cvr,3-bk,wknd

LORD POPINJAY - weakened final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Ranger advised that she was disappointed with the effort of the gelding.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1050,outfinished

5th otr,1x1 1400,off,ran on solidly

Wd,1x1,prkd 2250,outkicked on mrks

LORD POPINJAY - over-raced middle stages.