Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Ld out,attckd,trld 1200,strong mrks

Prkd,tlrd 1850,3-bk,off tn,bold bid

Wd,eased,4-bk inr,off,bt stragglers

AROSE - raced wide early before being eased to the rear.

Gun run mrks,thru,chased best inr

Pshd along to ld,tckld 400,run down

Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout effort

Sped to ld,trld 1800,thru,fght well

MAJOR COPY - had to be steadied off the back of AROSE entering the first bend. Over-raced middle stages. Lay in over the final 100m having to be corrected.

Wd,prkd,ld 1650,trld 950,no pick-up

AROSE - Trainer D Marshall was issued a warning for presenting the filly to race without the notified blinds.

Eased,chkd rear,6th gap,1x1,steady

TAYLOR MADE - checked by a breaking runner rounding the first turn losing ground when having to take evasive action.

Brk hopelessly early,pulled up

TAYLOR MADE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

3-bk mrks,off 400,angled,strong fin

6th otr,wd,prkd,cvr,wd,stout effort

7th otr,4-bk,held up,ran on,no gaps

TAYLOR MADE - held up final bend and in the early stages of the run home. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted Driver M White advised that after initially improving three wide near the 500m SEASIDE CHARLIE had shifted outwards ahead of him, however failed to progress forward in the three wide line resulting in his runner being held up. Stewards noted Mr White's comments.

Ld out,trld 1600,thru,bold bid mrks

8th,3-bk otr 1400,wd 500,tried hard

Gun run mrks,thru,couldn't quicken

RATTLE MY CAGE - raced greenly shortly after the start having to be corrected.

Trld,3-bk,prkd 1200,fght on bravely

Won early ld duel,trld 1600,fdd out

RATTLE MY CAGE - weakened in the home straight.

Gun run mrks,1x1 500,off,strong fin

Soft trip mrks,flkat 400,drppd away

RATTLE MY CAGE - placed in restricted room final bend when weakening and raced over several track markers.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 900,wd 300,steady

RATTLE MY CAGE - raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Raced greenly when shifting ground outwards near the 950m. Raced roughly near the 300m.

Eased,rear otr,beat stragglers gap

SHEZABONNIELASS - weakened in the run home.

Slw,tacked on,green,chkd rear,done

SHEZABONNIELASS - slow to score up however was in position at the candy pole. Raced greenly through the early stages losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 350m.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1800,prkd 1250,outfin

Slw,8th otr,chkd 700m,7th,beat slws

SHEZABONNIELASS - broke in the score up and was out of position at dispatch. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile prior to resuming. Inconvenienced by a breaking runner near the 700m. Paced roughly rounding the final bend.

Green,10th otr,wd cvr rear 500,wknd

SHEZABONNIELASS - raced greenly in the early stages. Driver M Hay dropped his foot momentarily when activating gear near the 350m.

Wd,3-bk otr,wd 500,whacked away gap

5th inr,5-bk,off,failed to quicken

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to SHEZABONNIELASS breaking in the score up checking a second row runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

1x1,3-bk 1250,flat 400,drppd away

RUTHERFORD - when questioned regarding the performance driver E Johnson advised she was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.

Eaed,4-bk inr,chkd,9th gap,no hope

TACT FRANCO - hung outwards and broke near the 700m inconveniencing SHEZABONNIELASS which in turn inconvenienced RUTHERFORD, with that runner racing wider on the track as a result. A warning was placed on the racing record of TACT FRANCO.

3-bk otr,swept to ld 1350,reeled in

3-bk mrks,off 450,wd,closed nicely

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 750,chal,fght

RUTHERFORD - lay out under pressure throughout the run home.

Lobbed trail,over-raced,effort told

RUTHERFORD - raced fiercely middle stages. Weakened in the run home.

6th,3-bk inr 1500,fght well on inr

RUTHERFORD - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly approaching the 150m.

Left prkd,over-raced,beaten 400 out

RUTHERFORD - paced roughly shortly after the start. Over-raced middle stages when outside the leader. Weakened leaving the final turn.

Wd,pshd to ld 1600,swamped 125m out

RUTHERFORD - raced wide early. Lay out rounding the final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1500,off 600,stout,no gap

RUTHERFORD - raced over track markers entering the first turn. Over-raced middle stages. Held up from the 150m.

Lost ld dig,trld 1900,thru,bttld on

Fired to ld,trld 950,beaten 500 out

HORIZON - trainer T Hopkins was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would race without blinds. Weakened considerably from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

Ld out,dictated,hdd 100m,fght hard

Ld out,trld 1300,thru,fght on well

HORIZON - paced roughly shortly after the start.

4-bk otr,wd cvr,prkd 1200,fght well

LOVEABLE ROGUE - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts. Raced wider briefly passing the 1750m and then raced wide for a distance. It was established that Driver B Butcher (ABMAN) had commenced his outward movement prior to LOVEABLE ROGUE reaching its sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 800,ld,cut bk

Blew the score-up,brk rear 400m out

LOVEABLE ROGUE - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the trainer's request. Broke again near the 400m losing its chance. A warning was placed on gelding's racing manners.

9th inr,5-bk,held up,off,ran on gap

LOVEABLE ROGUE - held up rounding the final bend.

Slw,rear inr,1x1,3-bk 1500,no spark

LOVEABLE ROGUE - broke early in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Weakened in the run home.

Brk early,10th gap,beat stragglers

LOVEABLE ROGUE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Weakened in the run home. Underwent a veterinary examination after being found to have blood at its nostrils upon returning to the stabling area which revealed the gelding had suffered from exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage. Stood down for the mandatory 30 days with a veterinary clearance including the results of an endoscopic examination required prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

6th pegs,4-bk,off,bttld away wd out

7th otr,1x1 1300,off,closed stoutly

5th otr,1x1,3-bk,4w top,no late zip

3 & 4-bk mrks,whacked away in gap

A false start was declared at the first attempt after ARTISTIC ROCK swung around early in the score up getting a sulky shaft over its rump. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Eased,rear otr,4-bk inr tn,tidy fin

Eased,wd rear 700,flat 400,wknd out

ARTISTIC ROCK - slightly back from the unruly position at the start. Lost contact with the body of the field first bend. Weakened in the run home.

Brk run-up,4bk inr,locked whls/fell

ARTISTIC ROCK - required assistance from an Attendant and the Clerk Of The Course prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke in the early stages of the score up losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Broke near the 900m with ARTISTIC ROCK (M Hay) locking wheels with RAVENS SHADOW (K Coppins) resulting in both drivers being dislodged from their respective sulkies with trailing runners being checked to varying degrees. Both drivers were examined by St John personnel with Mr Hay being cleared to fulfill his remaining driving engagements. Miss Coppins was stood down from her remaining driving engagements due to injury and transferred to Waikato Hospital for further assessment. Miss Coppins is required to supply a medical clearance prior to resuming driving. ARTISTIC ROCK was stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. A post-race veterinary examination of both horses revealed no abnormalities.

3rd inr,3-bk 1350,failed to quicken

ARTISTIC ROCK - weakened from the 600m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare.

Eased,pshd wd 900,eased,no pick-up

SPIRIT OF SPITFIRE - placed in restricted room by an outside runner shortly after the start. Over-raced middle stages. Driver W House was warned for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 850m when forcing ARTISTIC ROCK wider on the track. Paced roughly near the 800m losing ground. Paced roughly again rounding the final turn when towards the rear then lay in contacting a track marker near the 250m. When questioned regarding the performance Mr House stated that over-racing during the middle stages had taken its toll.