Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Trld,3-bk 950,held up,sound on mrks

Gun run mrks,thru,chased strongly

4th inr,3-bk,off,fght,no gaps,stiff

ALLETS - held up throughout the run home with Driver J Dunn not activating the sliding blinds and removable deafeners as a result.

Prkd,cvr,4-bk 800,wd cvr 425,ran on

Prkd,into ld 1750,claimed 150m out

ALLETS - lay outwards leaving the final bend and early in the run home.

Made ld,trld 1350,thru,best on mrks

5th,prkd 1400,3-bk bell,wdst,no zip

7th otr,3-bk,1x1 1400,flat 400,wknd

ALLETS - weakened final bend.

3rd inr,3-bk 1900,bttld away on inr

Eased,rear,4-bk otr bell,solid gap

5th inr,off,wd 1400,posted,hung,fdd

TYSON - lay in when attempting to improve wide from the 1400m. Continued to lay in proving difficult for Driver M McKendry. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd 1550,ld 1050,cght

TYSON - lay in middle stages when racing outside the leader.

Wd,up prkd,hung,rallied gamely late

NEW KID IN TOWN - shifted out late in the run home locking wheels with TYSON. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld to enable Stewards to view the replay of the run home and to question Driver Z Butcher (TYSON) who advised that his runner had contributed to the incident by laying in. Stewards took the matter no further with 2nd placing being duly authorised.

Wd,up prkd,into ld 1350,held gamely

TYSON - raced wide early. Shifted out early in the run home but was corrected by Driver Z Butcher.

Wd,3-bk otr 1800,off,ran on solidly

TYSON - hung inwards in the run home when Driver Z Butcher unsuccessfully attempted to shift wider on the track resulting in the colt being held up for clear racing room.

Ld out,trld 1950,thru,stout on mrks

TYSON - lay in contacting a track marker final turn.

8th inr,4-bk,off,found line well wd

Eased,6th inr,off,1x1,3-bk,no punch

TYSON - lay in near the 1450m when improving three wide crowding an inside runner. Co-Trainer R Green reported that the colt had cast the near fore shoe during the running.

Eased,6th inr,4-bk,off,blkd,bold wd

WALTZING WITH MIKI - had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.

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

WALTZING WITH MIKI - lay in late in the score up.

11th otr,6-bk,wd 600,wdr,bttld well

3rd inr,3-bk,held up,bold late mrks

WALTZING WITH MIKI - held up for clear racing room until near the 50m.

5th inr,5-bk,prkd 1300,fght on well

Eased,wd rear 1250,4th top,stuck on

WALTZING WITH MIKI - raced wide without cover from the 1200m before crossing to the parked position near the 400m.

Wd cvr,up prkd 950,ld 175m,clung on

Trld,3-bk 1450,off,stout mid,no gap

WALTZING WITH MIKI - over-raced middle stages. Held up rounding the final bend and over the final 50m.

1x1,left prkd 1150,bttld on,outfin

Eased,8th inr,1x1 1200,wd,stout fin

WALTZING WITH MIKI - when questioned regarding the performance Driver J Stormont stated the gelding was fresh up after a spell and will derive benefit from the run.

Trld,3-bk 1050,held up,sound in mid

BIG HERB - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

5th,1x1 1800,peeled tn,powerful fin

BIG HERB - lay in late in the run home. Authorisation of this runner's 1st placing was briefly withheld until it was established that the gelding had not contributed to NEW KID IN TOWN and TYSON locking wheels.

Ld out,trld 1350,thru lane,bold bid

Pshd along to ld,dictated,held firm

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

Fired to ld,attckd,trld 1600,chased

THE RASCAL - the murphy blind was removed prior to the start due to the colt failing to warm up favourably. Lay in and raced over a track marker near the 1250m. Authorisation of this runner's 3rd placing was withheld until Steward's viewed the replays and questioned Drivers P Ferguson (THE RASCAL) and M McKendry (BIG HERB) in relation to THE RASCAL contacting a track marker passing the 80m when looking for a run to the inside of BIG HERB. These two runners then locked wheels over the final 40m. After considering the matter Stewards were satisfied that THE RASCAL had not gained an advantage in this incident and gave all clear on the judge's placings. Mr Ferguson was issued a warning in relation to contacting the track marker.

Chkd,rear,4-bk inr,off,late dig mid

BIG HERB - hampered by a breaking runner entering the first bend.

4th inr,4-bk 1700,3-bk top,fght inr

Gun run mrks,thru,likely,thwarted

Made ld,trld 1650,3bk,flat tyre,fdd

KATAMA - Co-Trainers M & N Purdon were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the filly to race with blinds which had not been notified. Broke approaching the 2000m after contacting the sulky wheel of BIG HERB which was crossing to the lead, checking and hampering trailing runners before settling. An investigation was held into this incident and after hearing from Junior Driver B Wilkins (KATAMA), assisted by T Herlihy, Driver M McKendry(BIG HERB) and viewing the replays it was established that KATAMA had over-raced when being crossed by BIG HERB contacting that runner's sulky wheel despite the efforts of Ms Wilkins. Broke again near the 1200m hampering a trailing runner losing its chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormality. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

Wd,lost ld dig,cvr 1300,no pick-up

BIG HERB - raced greenly when weakening leaving the final bend and shifted up the track despite the efforts of driver S Abernethy.

5th otr,3-bk 950,wd cvr 700,no more

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - briefly locked stays with an outside runner near the 1200m. Weakened in the run home.

6th otr,1x1 1200,off,ran on stoutly

6th,3-bk inr 1600,off 450,stout wd

3-bk otr,shfld,4-bk inr,off,tidy wd

1x1,3bk 1850,4bk,3bk,chkd/brk,solid

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - checked by a breaking runner approaching the 400m and paced roughly losing ground.

5th,left prkd,lost ld dig,flat 400m

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - unsuccessfully challenged for the lead through the middle stages. Lay inwards rounding the bends. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance driver Z Butcher advised the gelding had hung throughout causing him difficulty and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Eased,wd cvr rear 800,plggd on mrks

Prkd,ld,trld 1200,off,sound in mid

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,closed well

Across to trail early,off,too tough

Soon ld,walked them,sprinted clear

TYTATE - Driver S Burley reported that she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Quickly to ld,dictated,too powerful

Wd,prkd,into ld 1600,dictated,slick

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,off,blkd,big wd

TYTATE - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Had difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.

4th,trld,3-bk,prkd,ld 1250,crunched

TYTATE - commenced to over-race down the back straight the first time before being taking forward to lead near the 1300m. Continued to over-race from the 900m before contacting several track markers near the 750m. When questioned Driver M White advised that he had been placed at a disadvantage with the mare over-racing with Stewards taking the matter no further.

1x1,brk 1800,rear,wdst top,huge fin

TYTATE - over-raced and broke near the 1800m after a slight easing of the pace losing ground. Continued to over-race through the middle stages. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards confirmed the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. Driver T Macfarlane was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.

Gate speed to dictate,collared late

Prkd,into ld 1850,dictated,cut down

Cght wd,up prkd 1500,ld 150m,nailed

TYTATE - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1100,held up,ran on gap

TYTATE - raced wide early. Commenced to over-race near the 1300m when DEBRIEF improved to its outside. Held up final turn and early stages of the run home.

6th inr,1x1 1500,off top,strong bid

8th otr,4-bk bell,off,sound fin gap

Gun run mrks,thru lane,chal,ld,held

1x1,4-bk 850,wd rear top,sound fin

Eased,rear,4-bk otr,wdst top,stout

6th otr,wd cvr rear,closed strongly

Lobbed trail,held up top,no pick-up

RAGNAR LOTHBROK - held up by a weakening runner leaving the final turn.

Ld,3-bk 2000,off 600,1x1,wd,too big

Wd,5th otr,3-bk,wd 400,chased hard

RAGNAR LOTHBROK - raced wide early.

Lost ld dig,prkd thru'out,fght well

Won early ld duel,dictated,run down

Won early ld duel,dictated,powerful

Eased,wd rear 600,wdr top,sound fin

Gate speed to hold ld,hdd top,faded

KINGS WATCH - weakened over the concluding stages. Driver T Mitchell was warned for allowing his runner to shift into the passing lane in the run home.

7th otr,1x1 1700,wd 700,prkd,too gd

KINGS WATCH - locked wheels briefly with an inside runner near the 600m. Driver T Mitchell reported that a sulky tyre deflated during the middle stages.

Pressed to ld 1800,dictated,too big

Tardy,rear inr,off,4w top,sound gap

KINGS WATCH - broke in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Trld,3-bk 1550,off,unable to run on

KINGS WATCH - Trainer T Mitchell was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky. Paced roughly final turn and throughout the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Mitchell stated the gelding failed to handle the track in what was its first race night start.

6th otr,4th inr tn,off,stout in mid

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - held up early in the run home.

Prkd,into ld 1400,dictated,powerful

Soon ld,dictated,kicked 400,ran clr

5th otr,3-bk,wd 1100,prkd,fght well

Wd,prkd,ld 1600,clr,gathered in

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - raced wide early

Easy ld,dictated terms,gathered in

Quickly to ld,set terms,gunned down

Prkd,ld 1800,set terms,gunned down

Eased,wd cvr rear,brk 800,rear,done

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - raced wide early before being restrained towards the rear. Broke near the 850m losing ground.

Prkd,trld 1800,3-bk,held up,ran on

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - held up by a weakening runner final turn.

5th inr,3-bk,brk 375m,out of action

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - broke near the 350m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Eased,12th otr,failed to quicken up

4th,4-bk inr,1x1,brk 750m,out of it

ROY KENT - shifted out marginally shortly after the start contacting SUGAR RAY LINCOLN's off fore. Stewards didn't attribute blame to either driver and took the matter no further.

Slow,rear otr,lost contact,no spark

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - weakened from the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Rear inr,4-bk,3-bk bell,no pick-up

7th otr,1x1,pshd wd 750,plggd away

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - paced roughly and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Forced to race wide from the 700m.

Wd,eased,lost contact,bt straggler

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - over-raced when caught wide early and middle stages before being restrained to the rear. Lost contact with the body of the field near the 800m.

4th inr,3-bk,prkd 1100,outfinished

4th inr,3-bk bell,fght pegs,no gaps

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - paced roughly approaching the 400m losing ground. Held up throughout the home straight when unable to secure clear running and paced roughly over the concluding stages.