Auckland Trotting Club Inc

1x1,prkd,cvr 1100,off top,no punch

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 550,4w,bttld on

PRINCE LINCOLN - when questioned regarding the performance driver H Orange advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.

6th,6-bk inr,off,wd cvr 350,strong

4th ihnr,4-bk,prkd 750,gritty claim

PRINCE LINCOLN - back from position at the start. Driver H Orange was issued a warning.

Trld,4-bk,off,wd rear 700,prkd,game

Eased,rear,5-bk inr,off,bt slws mid

3-bk otr,1x1 500,held up,bttld away

PRINCE LINCOLN - hampered near the 250m.

Nice trip otr,under pressure 400m

MCKENDRICK - commenced to weaken rounding the final turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn could offer no explanation other than it was the gelding's first race for six weeks. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

3-bk mrks,over-raced,no final kick

MCKENDRICK - over-raced middle stages. Weakened over the concluding stages. When asked to comment on the performance driver J Dunn advised the gelding had raced keenly throughout which had taken its toll.

Eased,wd rear 550,wdr top,bold bid

Trld,4-bk 1650,off,wdst rear,ran on

MCKENDRICK - when questioned regarding the performance and in particular the tactics he adopted passing the 1600m when electing to remain four back on the fence when the opportunity presented to improve his position prior to being covered, driver J Dunn advised that in his opinion MCKENDRICK is not suited to racing parked and felt the gelding had every chance in the run home however had proved disappointing considering the slow final sectionals.

Up,led,trld 1550,waitd tn,fair inr

MCKENDRICK - lay inwards and raced greenly near the 1050m striking a track marker.

Prkd,into ld 1650,dictated,collared

Gate spd,led,kickd hard,nabbd

MCKENDRICK - struck and raced inside several track markers rounding the final bend. Driver J Dunn was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

7th inr,5-bk 2000,off,held up,plggd

MCKENDRICK - held up early in the run home.

Led-4bk inr,off,3-4bk otr,sound wd

Connections advised Stewards on 14 August that MCKENDRICK has been treated for a hoof abscess since last racing.

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1000,off,bttld nicely

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,plggd on inr

Chkd,6th inr,3-bk,off,plggd in mid

MUCHACHO - lay inwards in the score up. Paced roughly over the early stages. Hung inwards and paced roughly at various stages causing driver H Orange considerable difficulty. Had to be strongly restrained off the back of CLOUDING OVER near the 750m. Weakened from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Trld,3-bk 1550,held up,off,no spark

CLOUDING OVER - pulled hard score up.

Nice trip otr,wd 700,loomed,outfin

Lovely trip mrks,thru,up in shadows

Trld out,4-bk 1150,chkd 425,bt slws

CLOUDING OVER - hampered near the 400m.

Nice trip otr,peeled,closed stoutly

Soft trip mrks,thru,unable to spark

6th otr,3-bk bell,4w top,stout fin

4th,3-bk inr,4-bk,chkd,off,fair gap

IT'S NOT KATHY - badly hampered by a weakening runner near the 950m then shifted outwards forcing HEAVEN HIGH wider on the track. Stewards questioned Drivers T Cameron (IT'S NOT KATHY) and M Ranger (HEAVEN HIGH) in relation to this incident. It was established that HEAVEN HIGH had lay inwards when IT'S NOT KATHY shifted ground to its inside and overreacted. Notwithstanding this Mr Cameron was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances in the future.

Trld out,3-bk 1550,off,3 &4w,steady

IT'S NOT KATHY - over-raced middle stages.

Made ld,dictated terms,never tested

Trld,3-bk,prkd,ld 1200,cut dwn late

Ld out,set all terms,mastered late

MISS CHEROKEE - lay outwards and had to be steadied when awkwardly placed to the inside of IT'S NOT KATHY over the concluding stages. Driver J Dunn advised he had difficulty steering the filly on several occasions.

Ld,trld 1200,thru,chkd/brk (prom)

IT'S NOT KATHY - over-raced middle stages. Checked by an outside runner passing the 100m and paced roughly before breaking near the 60m finishing in 4th place. Promoted to 3rd place following the protest hearing. Stewards exercised their discretion under the Breaking Horses Regulation in relation to this runner's promoted 3rd placing given that the filly broke as a result of interference.

Ld out,trld 1400,thru,outkicked inr

Prkd,left in ld,trld 1200,thru,brk

MIKI MIRAGE - commenced to improve to the inside of PROVISEUR on straightening for the run home but then raced over the final track marker at the entrance to the passing lane and broke losing all chance. Stewards held an investigation into the incident. After hearing the relative evidence from Drivers C Hackett (MIKI MIRAGE) and E Johnson (PROVISEUR) and viewing the replays blame could not be solely attributed to either horse or driver with Stewards taking the the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.

Prkd,cvr 1300,wd 300,closed stoutly

MIKI MIRAGE - had to be steadied entering the first bend.

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,ran on boldly

Wd,7th,1x1,prkd 1450,flat tyre,wknd

MIKI MIRAGE - raced wide early. Sustained a punctured sulky tyre entering the first turn. Weakened rounding the final turn.

Wd,made ld 1100,tckld top,run down

MIKI MIRAGE - raced wide early. Paced roughly rounding the final turn and shifted out having to be steadied.

Trld,3-bk 2100,fght on inr,no gaps

MIKI MIRAGE - lay in and contacted a track marker approaching the 200m. Held up for racing room late in the run home.

6th,chkd,5-bk inr,prkd 1350,brk 3rd

MIKI MIRAGE - broke passing the 200m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Eased,rear inr,off,imp inr,thru,ezy

MIKI MIRAGE - raced greenly in the score up and was back from position at the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

9th otr,3-bk 1300,wd cvr,bttld well

3-bk otr,1x1,prkd 1400,ld 200,tough

TWIST AND TANGO - paced roughly early in the run home having to be steadied.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 750,sound mid

TWIST AND TANGO - raced wide from the 800m. Lay inwards early stages of the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver C Hackett. Miss Hackett advised that the bit had pulled through causing her some difficulty and that she will be recommending gear changes prior to racing.

Prkd,brk,wd,prkd,3-bk,wd cvr,no fin

TWIST AND TANGO - broke racing into the first turn checking trailing runners and losing ground before settling. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

10th otr,wd cvr rear,wdr,fght well

3-bk mrks,thru top,strong claim inr

Trld,5-bk 1300,off,3-bk inr tn,bold

BLACK BEAUTY - held up briefly final turn.

Eased,rear inr,5-bk,chkd,beat slows

BLACK BEAUTY - awkwardly placed to the inside of OPA'S GIRL, which was hanging inwards, and then WAT NEXT before locking wheels with an inside runner near the 400m with the trailing LITTLE LILY being checked.

Lost ld dig,trld,3-bk,prkd,ld,stoic

BLACK BEAUTY - unable to hold the back of the leader near the 1600m which enabled JUST US TWO to shift down to fill that position.

Wd,up prkd 1300,resolute bid,denied

Wd,3-bk otr 1400,4th top,stout fin

Trld out,brk 1400,out of business

NYMBAL - prior to the start required the assistance of a Starter's Attendant. Broke entering the first bend hampering trailing runners and was taken down inside the marker line losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier and racing record of the gelding.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,blkd,weaved late

NYMBAL - had difficulty obtaining clear running inside the final 100m.

1x1,prkd,ld,trld 1500,thru,powerful

NYMBAL - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

10th otr,wd cvr 600,4w,pounced,cght

NYMBAL - raced four wide from the 600m. Shifted in approaching the 50m having to be corrected by Driver J Dickie.

Trld,3-bk 1050,off 2nd 700,bold bid

8th inr,5-bk,off,useful mid,no gaps

6th otr,4-bk,wd 700,4w,chkd,fght on

GEORGIE BEST - broke near the 1200m after briefly locking sulky stays with an inside runner after both horses shifted ground and was taken up the track before settling. Raced greenly approaching the 250m and shifted out briefly locking wheels with MOVE IT LOU, which was checked, with NYMBAL,CYCLONE REBEL, PRINCE LINCOLN and WAR CHIEF being hampered. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Driver S Abernethy advised that the colt had raced keenly after contacting its sulky wheel disc over the early stages.

Held ld,dictated terms,chopped down

4th,4bk,1x1 bell,3-bk inr,prkd,game

NYMBAL - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver Z Butcher. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m. Lay inwards throughout the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru,brk 3rd 150m out

GOTTA GO MIKI - paced roughly then broke passing the 150m. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,too slippery

GOTTA GO MIKI - lay in and contacted track markers approaching the 1250m. Lay in again and lost ground approaching the 800m. Driver L Hollis was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner and with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

7th otr,3-bk bell,4th gap 400,solid

Gun run mrks,thru,closed boldly inr

Trld out,shffld,keen,off,no pick-up

GOTTA GO MIKI - over-raced middle stages. Weakened in the run home.

3rd inr,prkd 1600,lost ld dig,faded

GOTTA GO MIKI - weakened during the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Driver L Hollis reported the mare was not suited to racing in the parked position.. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Trld,3-bk 1300,off,fght mid,no gaps

GOTTA GO MIKI - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home then held up late.

Lobbed trail,thru lane,stout on inr

GOTTA GO MIKI - lay in on the bend near the 900m contacting several track markers.

Fired to ld,dictated,reeled in late

Made ld,trld 1750,3-bk,carted,done

MICK KONSTANTIN - badly hampered by a weakening runner from near the 950m for a distance losing ground. Driver J Abernethy reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners as a result.

Ld out,trld 1400,rough,late bid inr

MICK KONSTANTIN - paced roughly approaching the 400m losing ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a small abrasion to the off fore.

Fired to ld,attckd,trld 800,fdd out

MICK KONSTANTIN - commenced to weaken near the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination no abnormality. When questioned Trainer/Driver J Abernethy could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance and advised that he would have blood taken from the gelding in the coming days and would advise Stewards of the results.

Gun run mrks,thru,tried hard on inr

MICK KONSTANTIN - raced keenly middle stages.

Easy ld,dictated,keen,kicked,too gd

MICK KONSTANTIN - driver J MacDonald reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Sped to ld,dictated,cut dwn 100 out

Ld,trld 1500,1x1 1100,off,too slick

3-bk mrks,1x1 1400,off,rough,too gd

MUCHACHO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m with Driver H Orange having to take evasive action which resulted in RASMUSSIN EFFECT racing wider briefly.

Prkd,hung,eased,6th inr,off,no dash

The start was delayed due to the gear on MUCHACHO requiring attention.

Wd,4th inr,off 1450,1x1,rough,faded

MUCHACHO - required the assistance of an attendant on leaving the pre-race formation. Lay in during the score up. Continued to lay in and pace roughly throughout the running causing Driver H Orange considerable difficulty. Weakened passing the 900m. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier and racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Trainer Z Meredith reported he would be making gear changes.

6th otr,4-bk,wd 1000,loomed,kept on

MUCHACHO - raced wide without cover from the 1000m. Paced roughly near the 800m hampering a trailing runner. Paced roughly again near the 300m and throughout the run home.

6th otr,wd 500,wdr top,breezed past

MUCHACHO - lay in and paced roughly passing the 400m after having been shifted wider by an inside runner.

Wd,pshd to ld 1700,eyed top,run dwn

MUCHACHO - raced wide early. Lay out rounding the final turn and throughout the run home.

1x1,wd,prkd,trld 400,off,bold(prom)

WORDS - over-raced middle stages when leading. Shifted outwards rounding the final turn and then again passing the 100m hampering outside runners. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 869A(2) against 1st placing being awarded to WORDS (Junior Driver E Johnson assisted by J Abernethy) on the grounds of alleged interference to the outside runners 2nd placed MUCHACHO (Junior Driver H Orange assisted by Trainer Z Meredith), 3rd placed BARBAROSSA (Junior Driver B Wilkins assisted by B Butcher) and 4th placed MELODY BANNER (Junior Driver J Dunn assisted by B Hackett). After viewing the replays and hearing the relative evidence Stewards did not proceed with the protest in relation to the interference to the 3rd and 4th placed runners after it was established that they would not have beaten the winner. The Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest in relation to interference to the 2nd placed MUCHACHO and relegated WORDS to 2nd placing behind that runner. Stewards took no action against Driver E Johnson as they were satisfied that she had fulfilled her obligations in relation to the corrective action she took throughout the run home. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Bk otr,angld 400,ran on solidly

Bk otr,3w solo 800,dug in gamely

MUCHACHO - paced roughly shortly after the start. Raced three wide without cover from the 1000m. Lay out over the concluding stages.