Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Lost ld dig,left prkd,beaten 500m

TYRON'S CONNOISSEUR - unsuccessfully challenged for the lead in the early stages. Weakened final turn. When questioned regarding the tactics he adopted over the early stages Driver T Mitchell stated that he elected to go forward from the barrier three draw to see if the lead which was being held by MIKI DOO was available with that runner then pacing roughly rounding the first turn so he elected to continue with the challenge before then sitting up once Driver Z Butcher (MIKI DOO) indicated he was intent on holding the lead. Mr Mitchell further explained that he had then been unable to shift to the leader's back due to CHASE ME filling that position so went forward again when MIKI DOO paced roughly for several strides near the 1100m. He then added that he had desisted with the challenge shortly after and sat back off MIKI DOO to give his runner some respite however the filly was under pressure leaving the back straight and weakened shortly after. After considering the matter Stewards were of the opinion that Mr Mitchell's tactics were not so unreasonable as to be culpable and took no further action other than to note his comments. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3-bk mrks to trn,fght on inr,no gap

TYRON'S CONNOISSEUR - over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home.

6th otr,3-bk,wd top,held up,no hope

TYRON'S CONNOISSEUR - weakened late in the run home.

6th,prkd,no cvr,askd tn,weakened

TYRON'S CONNOISSEUR - out of position at the start. Junior driver K Newman (assisted by T Williams) admitted a breach of Rule 858(1)(i) in that he failed to maintain his position until the start. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Soon trld,waited,thru,short bid

TYRON'S CONNOISSEUR - lay outwards in the early stages briefly crowding an outside runner. Over-raced middle stages.

Eased,9th otr,wd 550,4w,3rd,kept on

TYTATE - raced wide early before being restrained towards the rear.

8th otr,imp mid,1x1,held up,fght on

Prkd,ld 1850,tckld 150,fght bravely

LITTLE HOOFANANNY - lay out under pressure in the run home.

6th,5-bk inr,4-bk 1450,off,fght mid

LITTLE HOOFANANNY - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,6th inr,off,wdst top,plggd on

LITTLE HOOFANANNY - Driver A Poutama admitted a charge under Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted his filly outwards rounding the first turn forcing CARBON to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee issued a fine of $200.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght nicely

UPSTAGE - raced keenly middle stages. Held up leaving the final turn. Became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of LITTLE HOOFANANNY near the 150m before contacting a track marker near the 100m.

4th inr,3-bk,off 300,held up,steady

LITTLE HOOFANANNY - over-raced middle stages. Lay in near the 1750m dislodging a track marker.

Beaut trip otr,wd 450,strong,denied

8th otr,held up rear,passed slws wd

WALTZING WITH MIKI - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Stormont reported that he didn't activate the removeable deafeners as a result.

4th,left prkd 1300,outkicked in str

Eased,3-bk otr,wd cvr 400,stern bid

WALTZING WITH MIKI - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Prkd,5-bk inr,off,wd,prkd 900,stuck

Gun run mrks,thru,fght on in gap

Wd,made ld,trld 1200,held up,fair

FRANCO SANTANA - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final turn.

Wd,made ld,3-bk bell,off,fght on wd

FRANCO SANTANA - raced wide early before improving to lead near the 1600m.

Eased,3-bk inr,held up badly,forget

FRANCO SANTANA - held up leaving the final turn and was then disappointed for a run in the passing lane contacting several track markers when being steadied.

Brk early prkd,flat tyre,pulled up

THE JOLLY ROGER - lay in and broke racing into the first turn hampering trailing runners and was retired from the event after sustaining a punctured sulky tyre. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed revealed no abnormality.

Ld out,dictated terms,mastered late

3rd inr,3-bk,1x1 600,off,plggd away

THE JOLLY ROGER - paced roughly near the 200m after unsuccessfully attempting to shift outside runners wider.

Wd,4th inr,prkd 1450,chall,thwarted

4bk otr,3wd,postd,prkd,fght,cght

THE JOLLY ROGER - paced roughly shortly after the start.

1x1,prkd,ld 900,joind,fght,cght 50