Auckland Trotting Club Inc

6th otr,1x1 1750,wd 500,plggd away

Chkd early,left prkd thru'out,fght

I CAN TOO - checked shortly after the start by a breaking runner.

1x1,3-bk,1x1 500,held up,no dash

Trld out,4-bk 1550,held up,bttld on

I CAN TOO - held up rounding the final turn.

Wd,up prkd 1350,bttld away solidly

Prkd,ld,trld 1650,thru,no final zip

Prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,fght mid,no gaps

I CAN TOO - had difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 150m.

5th inr,3-bk,prkd,ld 1100,reeled in

Made ld,trld 1600,thru,fght on well

I CAN TOO - held up briefly final turn.

Won early ld duel,dictated,run down

Trld,3-bk 1700,off,lacked dash mid

Prkd,cvr 1400,fght solidly thru mid

BILLY THE KID - pre-race warmed. Trainer J Young was warned for presenting the gelding with removable deafeners which had not been notified with this gear being removed prior to the start.

Wd,up prkd 1750,unable to stick on

BILLY THE KID - raced wide early. Weakened in the run home.

Sped to ld,set terms,mastered late

Eased,wd rear 600,chkd,wdr,bold bid

BILLY THE KID - raced four wide with cover from the 600m.

Straight to ld,dictated,cut bk 100m

Ld out,3-bk 1650,failed to run on

BILLY THE KID - the figure eight became loose during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in satisfactory condition.

5th otr,left prkd 1400,cvr 600,wknd

BILLY THE KID - when questioned regarding the performance Driver S Thornley stated that when left in the open outside the leader from the 1400m had taken its toll.

Cut breeze thru'out,couldn't stick

Prkd,cvr 1250,unable to quicken up

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1700,wd rear,bt slows

3 & 4-bk mrks,unable to quicken up

TUGAWAR - paced roughly for several strides shortly after the start losing ground. Hampered near the 1500m.

Brk badly early,tacked on,no extra

TUGAWAR - required assistance by an attendant prior to the start after having become fractious. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final turn.

10th otr,wd cvr,prkd bell,drppd out

TUGAWAR - weakened leaving the final turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Cut breeze the trip,tenacious claim

MIDFREW LUCRE - Driver J Kriechbaumer was issued a warning for allowing his gelding to shift outwards rounding the final turn when activating gear which forced TUGAWAR wider on the track. Authorization of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that there were insufficient grounds for a protest with connections of TUGAWAR also electing not to protest when given the opportunity.

Prkd,into ld 1800,joined tn,rallied

TUGAWAR - Driver J Brownlee was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Across to trail,thru lane,fght well

Wd,eased,wd rear 400,no pickup wdr

TUGAWAR - back from position at the start. When questioned driver M White advised that he had been mindful of the inside runner INNOCENT MAN pacing roughly so had exercised caution which resulted in the gelding being back from position. Raced wide early stages before being restrained to the rear.

4th inr,over-raced,failed to run on

TUGAWAR - fractious before the start. Slow to score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Brownlee advised that he was disappointed with the effort. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Wd,eased,rear otr,3-bk,chkd 125m

TUGAWAR - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner approaching the 100m and broke losing its chance.

Brk run-up,4w,up prkd 1700,wknd out

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to THE NIGHT FOX breaking in the score up with Starter D Blakemore being unsure as to whether this runner had met with interference.

Trld,3-bk 1600,off top,angled,slick

THE NIGHT FOX - over-raced middle stages.

8th otr,wd cvr 600,ran home nicely

Held ld,dictated terms,hdd top,wknd

6th otr,4-bk,wd top,ran home nicely

THE NIGHT FOX - out of position at the start. Junior driver B Wilkins was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

Left prkd the trip,ckeen,wilted out

THE NIGHT FOX - over-raced middle stages when outside the leader.

Prkd,cvr 1400,held up,bttld on,blkd

THE NIGHT FOX - held up final turn and throughout the run home.

3-bk mrks to trn,off,bttld solidly

Gun run mrks,angled top,closed hard

THE NIGHT FOX - over-raced middle stages. Driver E Johnson reported that the deafeners and the off-side sliding blind failed to activate despite her efforts.

Wd,1x1,prkd,cvr 1400,wd 450,fght on

LINCOLN MAREE - over-raced middle stages.

7th inr,brk,6th,4-bk otr,wd,fght on

LINCOLN MAREE - paced roughly late in the score up hampering a second line runner and was back from position at dispatch. Continued to pace roughly shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

8th inr,4-bk bell,held up,sound inr

5th inr,off,3-bk inr top,blkd,stout

LINCOLN MAREE - held up rounding the final turn.

4th inr,4-bk,1x1 1200,off,too sharp

LINCOLN MAREE - paced roughly entering the first turn hampering outside runners.

Blew the score-up,never a live hope

LINCOLN MAREE - approval was given for a shadow roll to be fitted prior to the start. Broke in the score up and was well back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners. Broke again near the 1750m losing all chance.

7th otr,4-bk bell,wd 400,no pick-up

Slw,rear inr,losing touch 500m out

LINCOLN MAREE - slow early. Lay in contacting a track marker approaching the 1200m. Weakened from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

LINCOLN MAREE - fractious and required the assistance of an Attendant prior to the start. Back from position throughout the score up then broke shortly after the start before shifting down onto the infield losing all chance. Stood down to trial from a mobile to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Trainer R Green advised the filly would be turned out for a spell.

7th otr,4-bk,3-bk 600,no final dash

TASI AHNAU - weakened leaving the final bend.

Eased,rear thru'out,never fired up

TASI AHNAU - lay in contacting track markers near the 300m. Weakened in the run home.

8th otr,wd cvr 700,posted,wknd out

1x1,3-bk 1500,held up top,solid mid

1x1,3-bk bell,ran on soundly in mid

CAPTAIN KOBE - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1700m when this runner raced wider on the track after shifting out off the back of TASI AHNAU. It was established that TASI AHNAU had shifted up the track when being steadied near the 1750m prior to CAPTAIN KOBE reaching its sulky wheel. These two runners then locked wheels briefly approaching the 1500m.

Ld out,trld 1800,flat 450,drppd out

TASI AHNAU - weakened approaching the 400m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Soft trip mrks,flat 700,dropped out

TASI AHNAU - weakened rounding the final turn.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr top,bttld

Wd,eased,wd cvr rear 600,stern wdst

4th inr,4-bk,prkd bell,wilted out

FIFTH AND FINAL - weakened late in the run home.

8th otr,wd cvr rear,wdr,no pick-up

FIFTH AND FINAL - raced four wide from the 600m. Weakened in the run home.

4 & 5-bk mrks,4-bk 800,bttld away

Wd,6th otr,1x1,wd 450,closed hard

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - broke near the 400m after contacting the sulky of FIFTH AND FINAL, which shifted out from the running line, losing its chance and was retired from the event. Stewards held an investigation into this incident. After hearing evidence from Junior Driver F Schumacher (ALWAYS B AN ANGEL) who declined the assistance of a senior driver, Junior Driver J Dunn (FIFTH AND FINAL) assisted by R Lawson and viewing the replays it was established that Mr Dunn had conducted his outward movement in a gradual and acceptable manner. However ALWAYS B AN ANGEL had thrown wide with its near hind outside its sulky confines contributing to the contact being made. Given the circumstances Stewards took the matter no further. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the left hind which was treated.

Gun run mrks,flat 400,couldn't lift

FIFTH AND FINAL - weakened late in the run home.

Ld,brk,trld,3-bk 1800,prkd 1050,fdd

FIFTH AND FINAL - broke briefly approaching the winning post the first time.

Wd,up prkd 1700,bttld on,outkicked

FIFTH AND FINAL - raced wide early.

Prkd,3-bk inr prkd 1700,cvr,wd,fair

Left prkd thru'out,outkicked in str

Wd cvr mid,up prkd 1200,fght well

CAULFIELD - raced wide early.

5th otr,3-bk,1x1 800,wd 550,fght on

CAULFIELD - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to take cover.

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr tn,solid effort

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,wdr,bold late

Wd,eased,5-bk otr,8th top,late mrks

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 800,bttld on,blkd

CAULFIELD - had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

Left prkd,cvrf bell,off,closed hard

Gun run mrks,off,fght nicely in gap

7th otr,1x1,wd 750,prkd,outfinished

Tardy,brk 7th,tacked on,wd,bt slows

ENZO - broke in the score up and was back from position at the candy pole losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Broke near the 1700m checking a trailing runner losing further ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Brk early prkd,brk again rear,done

ENZO - jumped on reaching the crossing near the 1500m then broke checking trailing runners losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 900m when trailing the field losing all chance.

Blew to bits early,never a threat

ENZO - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Eased,brk in rear 750m,out of play

ENZO - paced roughly and lost ground rounding the first turn and trailed the field before breaking near the 750m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4th inr,chkd,3-bk inr,wd top,too gd

ENZO - checked by a breaking runner passing the 1200m and broke for several strides. Shifted in passing the 50m briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Eased,4-bk inr,prkd 1100,fght well

ENZO - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver Z Butcher stated that the gelding had not been suited to having to race without cover from the 1100m. Mr Butcher further stated that although this had not been his preferred option he felt that he was obligated to shift out to the parked position rather than being covered by the improving IMPOSING SEA.

Eased,rear otr,1x1 1500,wd,bold fin