Auckland Trotting Club Inc

4th inr,3-bk bell,off,blkd,late mid

JASINOVA - held up early in the run home.

4th,3-bk inr 1550,off,no final kick

4th inr,4-bk 2050,off,steady in mid

3rd,prkd,trld,3-bk,prkd 950,fght on

Brk start,tacked on,nothing extra

JASINOVA - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

5th inr,4-bk bell,held up,off,tidy

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

5th,6-bk inr,off,wd cvr rear,plggd

3rd inr,shffld,rear otr,wdst,ran on

5th,prkd,into ld 2000,hdd 200,bttld

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - broke passing the 200m contacting the sulky wheel of JASINOVA losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing from Junior Driver J Dunn, assisted by R Dunn, Stewards were satisfied BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER had over-raced when improving on to the back of JASINOVA resulting in the contact occurring with a warning being placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Prkd,into ld 1850,dictated,run down

JASINOVA - Driver L Chin was shown the replay and questioned in relation to the position that he was occupying at dispatch when drawn unruly 2. Dr Chin explained that he had encountered difficulty when attempting to follow THE MOONSTONE which had become fractious and as a result turned into line in a position to the inside of BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER which had drawn unruly 1. After considering the matter Stewards extended leniency on this occasion given the circumstances and took the matter no further other than to remind Dr Chin of his obligations.

9th otr,5-bk,wd 700,pshd wdr,no fin

1x1,wd 600,loomed tn,fght on nicely

LOOK TO DA STARS - co-trainers M & N Purdon were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding to race with removable deafeners which had not been notified.

Eased,6th,prkd 1500,askd tn,wiltd

LOOK TO DA STARS - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised that racing parked from the 1800m when fresh up from a spell may have taken its toll on the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3bk inr,4bk 1200,thru,imprvd inr

LOOK TO DA STARS - pre-race warmed.

4bk otr,5bk inr,off,dashed mid

LOOK TO DA STARS - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

3wd,up,ld 1200,kickd,nabbd 50

LOOK TO DA STARS - raced wide early.

1x1,3wd,prkd,1x1,flat 400,wiltd

LOOK TO DA STARS - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. Co-trainer N Purdon advised he will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

5th inr,4-bk 1500,unable to quicken

YUROK - began awkwardly.

Ld out,trld,3-bk 2050,no final kick

Trld,3-bk 1350,under pressure 600m

YUROK - weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination including an endoscopic procedure revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing performance.

Wd,3-bk otr 1850,4-bk,wd cvr,folded

YUROK - weakened in the run home.

Wd,up prkd 1800,cvr 1100,3-bk,faded

YUROK - raced wide early. Weakened final turn.

Ld out,3-bk 1600,trld 600,outkicked

Ld out,4-bk 900,unable to stick on

YUROK - weakened near the 500m.

5th inr,1x1 bell,wd 350,breezed by

Wd,1x1 1800,4-bk,wd cvr,wdr,steady

Gun run mrks,thru 150,breezed past

6th,prkd,cvr 1300,wd 600,bttld away

ELIZABETH HILL - lay outwards and trotted roughly over the concluding stages.

Left prkd the majority,chall,gritty

Ld,trld,3-bk 1700,angled top,strong

Blew the score-up,never a threat

ELIZABETH HILL - pre-race warmed. Broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Blew the start,out of contention

ELIZABETH HILL - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Brk early & soon after,out of play

ELIZABETH HILL - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again near the 1600m losing all chance.

8th otr,3-bk 1550,wd cvr 350,brk up

PANTANI - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear of the field. Hung inwards and trotted roughly rounding the final bend. Broke near the 250m hampering a trailing runner losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Ld out,dictated,brk 150 out,history

PANTANI - broke passing the 150m losing all chance and locked wheels with REGAL GIRL near the 70m.

5th,prkd,cvr,prkd 2100,stuck gamely

PANTANI - lay in on the turn near the 400m.

Slw,6th otr,3-bk,wd tn,hit the line

PANTANI - slow early. Lay in and trotted roughly rounding the final bend losing ground. Continued to lay in early stages of the run home. Stewards questioned Driver D Butcher regarding his driving tactics in the run home. Mr Butcher explained that the gelding was having its first start in seven months and had experienced difficulty negotiating the bends, particularly the final bend. He further stated that the gelding had galloped during a recent workout, which made him cautious about placing the horse under undue pressure until it had fully balanced up in the run to the finish.

Eased,rear otr bell,held up,belated

PANTANI - held up until inside the final 50m. Driver D Butcher advised that he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

6th inr,of,wd cvr,posted,outfin,brk

PANTANI - broke passing the 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Trainer D Butcher advised that he would be making alterations to this runner's shoeing.

6th,5-bk inr,prkd 1300,gritty claim

PANTANI - trotted roughly early in the run home.

9th otr,3-bk,brk 1100,out of play

PANTANI - the near side mudguard worked loose over the early stages. Broke near the 1150m losing ground.

10th otr,wd cvr 900,held up,brk 200

PANTANI - hampered by an inside runner passing the 200m and broke.

8th inr,3-bk 1750,off,blkd,late mid

VORONOV - hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m.

7th inr,5-bk,off,wdst top,stout fin

VORONOV - over-raced middle stages.

Trld out,5-bk 2000,off,sound in mid

4th inr,3-bk 1800,ran home stoutly

8th inr,1x1,wd 450,bttld on solidly

6th otr,1x1 1600,off top,too strong

Wd,up prkd 1450,unable to stick on

VORONOV - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1500m. Weakened early in the run home.

Eased,wd cvr rear,4w 950,no pick-up

VORONOV - forced to race four wide from the 950m. Weakened leaving the final bend.

7th inr,6-bk,1x1,chkd wd,1x1,wd,fdd

4 & 5-bk mrks,off,bttld clsr in mid

Into trail early,off top,too strong

THE MOONSTONE - lay in contacting several track markers with one being dislodged near the 1750m and again near the 1400m. Driver N Chilcot was warned for crossing her reins and performing a celebratory gesture late in the run home.

Brk early 5th pegs,out of action

THE MOONSTONE - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Blew the start badly,out of action

JASINOVA - Driver L Chin was shown the replay and questioned in relation to the position that he was occupying at dispatch when drawn unruly 2. Dr Chin explained that he had encountered difficulty when attempting to follow THE MOONSTONE which had become fractious and as a result turned into line in a position to the inside of BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER which had drawn unruly 1. After considering the matter Stewards extended leniency on this occasion given the circumstances and took the matter no further other than to remind Dr Chin of his obligations.

Brk badly early disputing ld,p/up

THE MOONSTONE - broke early in the score up but was in position at dispatch. Broke approaching the 1450m losing all chance and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

Wd,into ld 2100,hdd top,no answer

EMPIRE CITY - over-raced passing the 2200m when being restrained to obtain cover. Held up early final turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver R May stated that after having worked hard early he felt it was his best option to hand up when challenged by THE MOONSTONE given the 2700m distance of tonight's event. Mr May further advised that he felt the filly had gone to ease up for several strides when improving to the inside of the breaking FATHER BARRY passing the 150m before finishing on strongly over the final stages.

Brk start,tacked on,held up/brk trn

THE MOONSTONE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke near the 250m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

Brk run-up,rear,wd cvr,pkrd,fdd out

THE MOONSTONE - broke in the score up losing ground and was well back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

Into trail,off,ld 1800,held bravely

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,bold wdst

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - over-raced middle stages. Hampered near the 250m by a breaking runner.

Prkd,into ld 2050,dictated,run down

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - lay out leaving the final turn.

Prkd,trld 1800,held up,bold on mrks

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,wd,4bk otr 2000,wd 400,bold fin

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Left prkd the trip,keen,wilted out

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - over-raced middle stages.

4th inr,shfld,off,wd cvr,blkd,stout

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

Into trail,3-bk 2000,trld tn,brk up

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - broke passing the 200m contacting the sulky wheel of JASINOVA losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing from Junior Driver J Dunn, assisted by R Dunn, Stewards were satisfied BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER had over-raced when improving on to the back of JASINOVA resulting in the contact occurring with a warning being placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Brk start,tacked on,4bk otr,tidy wd

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Junior Driver J Dunn, assisted by Z Butcher, was shown the replay and spoken to advisedly in relation to the manner in which he paraded prior to the start.

Cght wd,up prkd 1500,flat 400,faded

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final turn hampering a trailing runner.

7th otr,5bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,bttld on

Trld,3-bk 1800,held up,thru 175,brk

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).

3rd,4-bk inr,off,wd cvr,no pick-up

SHESGOLD - when questioned regarding performance Driver B Butcher stated that he wasn't overly disappointed with the run after having to race wide rounding the final turn.

10th otr,3-bk 400,held up,off,late

SHESGOLD - slow early. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.

6th,1x1 1750,wd 350,pounced,nailed

3rd,3-bk inr,trld 550,thru,whooshka

5th otr,left prkd 1600,ld,reeled in

SHESGOLD - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett advised that the mare had over-raced middle stages when outside the leader which had taken its toll.

5th inr,5-bk 1500,off,blkd,tidy mid

SHESGOLD - began awkwardly. Over-raced middle stages. Held up rounding the final bend and throughout the run home.

Wd,4-bk otr,wd cvr 450,wdst,belated

SHESGOLD - briefly placed in restricted room entering the first turn. Raced wide early.

Ld out,3-bk 1800,thru,fght well inr

SHESGOLD - held up early stages of the run home.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,no final kick

EYRE I WILL - tangled away.

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

Eased,rear inr,keen,4-bk,plggd away

EYRE I WILL - over-raced early when being restrained to the rear of the field. Continued to over-race through the middle stages.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1350,cut bk 150 out

EYRE I WILL - raced wide early. Lay outwards rounding the final bend and throughout the run home.

3rd,3-bk inr 2000,chkd 500,no dash

EYRE I WILL - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Trld,off,ld,trld 1450,thru,best inr

The start was delayed at the first attempt when EYRE I WILL was fractious and breached the barrier. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Off pegs,1x1 1800,wd,prkd bell,easy

SANINARMBRO - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1100m when EYRE I WILL shifted out from the running line. It was established that Driver S Abernethy (EYRE I WILL) had commenced his outward movement prior to SANINARMBRO, which was improving wider on the track, reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary. Raced keenly middle stages.

10th otr,wd cvr,prkd bell,ld,cut bk

ITAINTNECESSARILYSO - broke near the 1100m and settled near the 1025m. Stewards lodged a protest against this runner's 2nd placing firstly under Rule 869A(2) on the grounds of alleged interference to the 4th placed EYRE I WILL by virtue of that runner being obliged to race wide when unable to cross the breaking ITAINTNECESSARILYSO and secondly under Rule 870(2)(c) on the grounds that ITAINTNECESSARILYSO had gained an advantage over EYRE I WILL when failing to lose ground whilst in the break. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest.

6th,1x1 1700,trld top,chased boldly