Auckland Trotting Club Inc

5th inr,brk,4-bk bell,off,brk 400m

LINCOLN LA MOOSE - unable to maintain its position late in the score up hampering a trailing runner and was back at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Broke near the 1450m checking a trailing runner and lost ground. Over-raced down the back the final time. Broke again near the 400m losing its chance. A warning was also placed on this runner's racing manners.

Prkd,ld,trld 1750,flat tyre,fght on

LINCOLN LA MOOSE - Driver Z Butcher reported that a sulky tyre deflated near the 1400m.

Held ld,rough early,reeled in 150m

LINCOLN LA MOOSE - paced roughly for several strides approaching the first turn hampering a trailing runner. Shifted out rounding the final turn when Driver Z Butcher was encountering some difficulty activating the deafeners. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer R Green advised that the gelding may be feeling the effects of recent racing.

Wd,prkd,3bk,wd,lost ld dig,outkickd

Gun run mrks,thru lane,bold on inr

8th tor,3-bk,wd cvr 700,3rd,kept on

Wd,up prkd 1400,fght on solidly

Lost ld dig,trld 1400,thru,best inr

Wd,brk,wd rear,prkd 1200,cvr,useful

TYSON - broke in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. Driver Z Butcher reported that the colt had taken fright when he had activated the deafeners. A final warning was placed on this runner's barrier manners. Broke entering the first turn when appearing to shy at the mobile losing ground before settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the colt's racing manners.

4th inr,4-bk,rear top,never ran on

TYSON - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

Eased,7-bk otr,wd cvr 650,chkd,done

TYSON - checked by a breaking runner near the 400m when having to take evasive action losing ground. When questioned Driver Z Butcher advised that the colt had got back in the running from its second row draw before losing all chance with the check near the 400m.

Wd,up prkd,cvr 1300,never got a gap

J T BOE - broke briefly in the score up but soon settled and was in position at dispatch. Held up for clear running throughout the run home. Driver J Dickie was questioned regarding his decision to remain in the one one position passing the 600m when he had the opportunity to shift out to lead up the three wide line. Mr Dickie stated that the gelding had cast the off fore shoe over the early stages and had raced outside the leader for some distance before receiving cover near the 1300m. He then explained that he felt attempting to improve three wide prior to being covered by MAJOR MAJOR near the 600m may have proved detrimental to his chances given that the gelding does have some difficulty in negotiating the bends. Mr Dickie further stated that he felt IDEAL DELIGHT would be strong enough to take him forward into a position that he could shift wider to secure clear running however this did not eventuate. Stewards noted Mr Dickie's comments.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1750,hdd 100m,fght

J T BOE - briefly hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced greenly near the 1700m when leading.

Wd,up prkd 1450,ld 150,reeled in

J T BOE - the start was briefly delayed after the gelding cast a shoe in the preliminary requiring attention from the farrier.

Lobbed trail,thru,rough,fght nicely

J T BOE - granted permission by the Starter to parade out with the second row before coming to the mobile early. Paced roughly late in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Paced roughly under pressure over the final stages.

Prkd,trld,out prkd 950,best shadows

A false start was declared at the first attempt when J T BOE paced roughly and broke early in the score up with Driver J Dickie indicating to the Starter that he had a gear issue. When questioned Mr Dickie stated that there had been a problem with the spreaders which he was able rectify prior to the restart. After viewing the replays and considering Mr Dickie's explanation Stewards took the matter no further on this occasion other than to note the circumstances and remind Mr Dickie of his obligations in the future.

Up,led 1650,fght tn,held them off

Wd,into ld 1600,tckld,had an answer

4th inr,1x1 bell,off top,strong fin

Eased,rear otr,beat straggler mrks

Soft trip mrks,thru,did best on inr

RUNKLE CRUNCH - lay out over the early stages and briefly raced in restricted room entering the first turn.

4th,4bk inr,off,3-bk,wd,rough,sound

RUNKLE CRUNCH - back marginally from position at the start. Paced roughly in the run home. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had maintained its correct gait at the winning post.

Rough,rear inr,chkd,beat stragglers

HEZASWEETIE - hampered late in the score up and was back from position. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1450m and broke losing considerable ground.

Led,soon traild,battled on

ASTA - the required Veterinary Clearance was received. Lay inwards near the 250m and contacted the sulky wheel of HEZASWEETIE despite the efforts of driver R Close.

Gt spd,led,too classy

HEZASWEETIE - lay in final bend dislodging a track marker.

Bk otr,3w train,swept up,nabd

HEZASWEETIE - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 900m. Lay inwards and paced roughly passing the 100m.