Auckland Trotting Club Inc

4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1400,ld,clr,stung

HILLBILLY BLUES - over-raced middle stages when outside the leader.

8th,7-bk inr,1x1 1600,wd,ld,held on

Trld,off,ld,trld 1600,fght well inr

Soon ld,allowed terms,too many guns

Blew start,tacked on,bttld away wd

HILLBILLY BLUES - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again shortly after briefly hampering a trailing runner losing further ground.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1400,ld 150,stung

Set terms in front,stung in shadows

HILLBILLY BLUES - lay outwards throughout the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1300,stuck gamely

3rd inr,3-bk bell,whacked away gap

3rd inr,trl 1800,thru,strong,denied

Gun run mrks,thru,fght well on inr

Ld out,3-bk 1300,off,sound thru mid

Trld,3-bk 1800,thru,stout along inr

VORONOV - Driver M Nimczyk was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

3rd,into trail,thru,bttld away mrks

Soon ld,dictated terms,too powerful

Chkd,4th,4-bk inr,5-bk,blkd,no dash

VORONOV - hampered by a breaking runner entering the first bend.

Prkd,cvr 1650,5th top,no pick-up

8th,7-bk inr,off,wd 650,1x1,wd,fght

VORONOV - over-raced when being steadied after having been shifted wider near the 800m.

3rd inr,3-bk,off,bttld solidly mid

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to the front barrier strand failing to clear CASTANA.

4th,1x1,prkd 1300,tried hard,denied

3rd inr,3-bk 800,1x1 500,wd,strong

Ld out,dictated terms,gathered in

Ld out,allowed terms,swamped 50 out

Trld,3-bk 1750,off 300,bold late wd

Straight to ld,set terms,stung post

Brk,lobbed trail,thru,stout on mrks

Into trail,off 500,best late on inr

Trld,3-bk 1700,prkd 600,ld,crunched

CASTANA - tangled away.

Brk,rear inr,5-4bk otr,steady mid

PARAMOUNT KIWI - broke as the start was effected hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3bk inr,off,prkd,1x1,off,1-paced

9th inr,off,4-bk,wd cvr 450,steady

PARAMOUNT KIWI - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver M White stated that although this runner had trialed well leading into tonight's event he felt that the gelding would derive benefit from the run in what was its first race back from a spell.

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,fght hard inr

Trainer M White advised Stewards on 18 May that PARAMOUNT KIWI has developed a quarter crack on the off fore which will require remedial shoeing. Stewards will follow up with Mr White in the coming days.

Gun run mrks,held up,off,too gd mid

Rolled to ld,set terms,just enough

Chkd,7th inr,4-bk 1400,never ran on

ROMEO FOXTROT - hampered after the start.

Rear inr,off,3-bk otr,ran on in gap

Prkd,ld,trld 1300,plggd away on inr

Rear inr,4-bk bell,passed straggler

ROMEO FOXTROT - lay outwards passing the 1250m striking a track marker.

Began fast to ld 1950,dictated,just

ROMEO FOXTROT - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after the trainer advised Stewards the gelding had been treated for a skin infection since last racing and was cleared to start.

Wd,prkd,ld 1250,hdd 100,bttld away

5th inr,4-bk,1x1 850,bttld away gap

4th gap,4-bk inr bell,3-bk,off,tidy

ROMEO FOXTROT - held up leaving the final bend and early stages of the run home. Lay in near the 1300m.

6th inr,5-bk,off,closed boldly wdst

5th,prkd,3bk otr,5bk,3-5wd,gd inr

CRACKERJACK - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

1x1,prkd,into ld 1300,too many guns

CRACKERJACK - pre-race warmed. Driver P Ferguson reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

7th,rear inr,off,wd cvr,bold in mid

Prkd,trld 2350,thru,fght on solidly

FEARLESS - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start losing ground. Broke again passing the 2200m losing further ground. Trotted roughly in the middle stages when over-racing. Broke again on a further occasion near the 40m and failed to settle, being lapped on by CRACKERJACK and SANS AU REVOIR. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(5) against this runner's 3rd placing alleging the gelding was lapped on at the finish line. After viewing replays connections did not contest the protest and FEARLESS was relegated to 5th placing by the Stewards. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Wd,made ld,trld 2100,thru,stout fin

CRACKERJACK - raced wide early.

Won early ld duel,set terms,too big

CRACKERJACK - Driver P Ferguson reported that he didn't activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Into ld,3-bk 1600,1x1 700,stout gap

7th inr,off,wd rear top,closed hard

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 700,chal 150,game

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght well

Prkd,rough,3-bk inr,off,wd/brk 850m

BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - lay in when being shifted wider by an inside runner near the 900m and locked wheels briefly before breaking losing considerable ground. When questioned Driver J Dunn confirmed that the gelding had lay in contributing to the incident.

3rd early,3-bk inr,prkd 1200,too gd

Wd,3-bk inr,held up,off,tidy in mid

5th otr,prkd,ld 1200,set terms,cght

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 600,2nd tn,easy

4th,1x1,prkd,lost ld dig,trld,fght

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.

Quickly to ld,dictated,hdd 150,fght

Ld out,trld 1800,off 550,cut ldr bk

Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on soundly

EYRE I WILL - placed on the unruly for standing starts at the trainer's request.

Brk,wd,4-bk inr 1700,1x1 1200,stout

ILLICIT LOVE - broke near the 1750m when racing to the inside of EYRE I WILL checking trailing runners and losing considerable ground. Stewards held an investigation into this incident and after hearing the relative evidence from Junior Driver C Hackett (ILLICIT LOVE) assisted by M Wallis, Driver S Abernethy (EYRE I WILL) and viewing the replays it was established that these runners had been contesting a position in the running line when racing on terms with neither driver being deemed to be at fault. Given the circumstances Stewards took the matter no further.

3rd inr,3-bk,off,ld 1600,stung late

5th inr,5-bk,prkd 1300,stuck gamely

Brk early 8th,tailed off,out of it

EYRE I WILL - broke entering the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wd,up prkd 1650,cvr 400,lacked dash

7th inr,5-bk,held up,brk,beat slows

EYRE I WILL - broke briefly rounding the final turn when placed in restricted room.

6th,5bk inr,prkd,4bk inr,3-bk,stout

EYRE I WILL - held up final turn.

Detachd,7bk otr,rear inr,off,handy

4-5bk otr,3wd,4wd,2nd tn,good inr

MYSTIC MAX - trotted roughly in the run home.

3-4bk inr,off wd rear tn,steady wd

MYSTIC MAX - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.

5th,1x1-3bk otr,flat,fair in mid

12th,7bk otr,6bk inr,held up,sound

MYSTIC MAX - placed in restricted room by an outside runner near the 1500m and contacted a track marker. Held up early in the run home.

Brk,rear inr,bt stragglers mrks gap

MYSTIC MAX - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up by a weakening runner near the 500m.

Brk,4-5bk otr,flat tn,no threat

Blew the start badly,out of action

HALBERG - broke at the start losing all chance. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

5th inr,1x1 800,brk 600m out of it

HALBERG - broke near the 600m losing its chance.

Blew the start badly,out of action

HALBERG - stood on the mark when the barriers were released and took no part. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards viewed the replays of the start with Driver T Mitchell and were satisfied the gelding had not been denied a fair start.

3rd inr,off,into ld 1600,too gritty

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to the barrier strands failing to release. A false start was also declared at the 2nd attempt due to HALBERG backing away prior to the start being effected. Stewards extended leniency when assessing horse penalties given the initial false start.

4th inr,3-bk 2200,off,closed boldly

Straight to ld,dictated,just enough

HALBERG - lay in contacting a track marker near the 250m.

Made ld,dictated,hdd 150,fght hard

Gun run mrks,every chance,fght well

HALBERG - lay inwards rounding the first turn contacting a track marker.

4-5bk otr,3wd rear 400,slashing

OSCAR BONAVENA - held up by a weakening runner final bend.

6-7bk otr,5bk,wd tn,held up,soared

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Over-raced middle stages. Checked after an easing of the pace near the 1900m. Raced wide from the 700m. Briefly placed in restricted room leaving the final bend when an outside runner lay inwards. Held up early in the run home.

5-4bk otr,3wd 450,honest bid wd

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Fractious prior to the start. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver M Purdon advised the horse had raced lethargically and he was very disappointed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

11th,3wd cvr,postd,brief 1x1 tn,ok

OSCAR BONAVENA - raced three wide from the 1650m.

11th,5bk otr,angld wd,massive wd

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Hampered near the 250m.

14th otr,wd rear 600,wdst,all class

OSCAR BONAVENA - hampered near the 800m after a slight easing of the pace. Driver M Purdon was issued a warning for crossing his reins in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.

1x1,3bk otr 1100,loomd,went swoosh

3 & 4-bk inr,off,blkd,angled,potent

MIGHTY LOGAN - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon trld,held up tn,imprvd up inr

MIGHTY LOGAN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

Prkd,ld,trld,3bk inr,held up,big wd

MIGHTY LOGAN - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home.

4bk otr,3wd,ld 1100,kickd,swampd

MIGHTY LOGAN - hung inwards and trotted roughly rounding the first bend losing ground.

3wd,led 1500,trld 1200,thru,just

MIGHTY LOGAN - raced wide early. Lay outwards over the concluding stages.

5-6bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld 200,fght,cght

MIGHTY LOGAN - trotted roughly in the run home.

9th,5bk otr 1500,off,strong wdst

MIGHTY LOGAN - trotted roughly early stages. Again trotted roughly and lost ground near the 2100m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend losing ground and trotted roughly when shifting ground outwards near the 150m.

Ld,trld 2050,keen,brk,trld,thru,fdd

MIGHTY LOGAN - broke for several strides near the 750m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend and when Driver J Dunn was taking corrective action then shifted outwards. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Dunn advised the gelding had raced too keenly which had taken its toll over the concluding stages.

Made ld,dictated terms,kicked clear