Auckland Trotting Club Inc

6th otr,4-bk,wd rear 500,4w,fght on

6th otr,wd cvr 400,closed hard mrks

3rd,3-bk inr,off,1x1,brk 325m out

REWIRI HILL - broke near the 300m losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied this runner had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Brk early,5th inr,4-bk,held up,brk

REWIRI HILL - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke rounding the final turn losing its chance with a clip on the undercheck became detached while in the break.

Trld,off to ld 2150,dictated,cut bk

Prkd,into ld 1400,dictated,powerful

REWIRI HILL - shifted ground outwards near the 1800m forcing ITBETTERBENOW wider on the track. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule however after viewing the replays it was established that Driver Z Meredith had commenced his shift prior to ITBETTERBENOW reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.

Brk,11th otr,imp 3-bk,blkd,stout wd

REWIRI HILL - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Rear otr,3-bk,wd 375m,ran on in gap

6th,left 4th,5th inr,1x1,prkd,bttld

4th inr,4-bk 1700,off,blkd,had more

REWIRI HILL - raced in restricted room rounding the final bend. Held up throughout the run home. Driver N Balle advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Ld out,trld 1850,thru,fght well inr

Ld out,trld 2300,thru,bold fin mrks

Eased,rear otr,4-bk,wd cvr 400,fair

Made ld,claimed 500,bttld away gap

Straight to ld,claimed 150m,no more

EAGLE HANOVER - shifted ground outwards on straightening for the run home when Driver J Abernethy attempted to activate gear. Mr Abernethy was issued a warning for his lack of control in this incident. Mr Abernethy advised that the deafeners had failed to activate despite his efforts due to the clip spreading.

Speared to ld,trld 1750,thru,strong

Ld out,softened up,hdd top,plggd on

JACCKA BAYLIS - weakened final turn. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have superficial lacerations to both hind legs that required treatment. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming. When questioned regarding the performance Driver W House advised the gelding had become unsettled when contacting its own sulky wheel discs so he felt his best option was to work forward in an attempt to gain the lead, however Driver J Abernethy (EAGLE HANOVER) had been intent on holding the front with JACCKA BAYLIS then racing without cover for the remainder.

5th,4-bk inr,1x1 700,3rd top,stout

EAGLE HANOVER - briefly hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m.

3rd inr,3-bk,held up,useful in mid

EAGLE HANOVER - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,chased best

EAGLE HANOVER - underwent a post-race Veterinary examination at the request of connections which revealed the mare to have a laceration under the jaw that required treatment. This mare will undergo a further Veterinary examination prior to the second day.

5th otr,1x1 1700,stout fin thru mid

VORONOV - Driver L Chin reported that he didn't activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

9th otr,5-bk,imp inr,held up,steady

VORONOV - held up early final turn. Driver D Butcher was warned for contacting track markers prior to the entrance to the passing lane. Raced over further track markers passing the 100m after becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of KAIPAKI JACK which had locked sulky stays with AMERICAN MUSCLE. Stewards noted the circumstances and took the matter no further.

5th,4-bk inr,off,wd cvr,closed hard

Chkd,4th inr,4-bk,off,wd 300,chased

VORONOV - hampered at the start.

Chkd/brk,rear inr,1x1 600,wd,sound

ITAINTNECESSARILYSO - broke at the start losing ground. Junior Driver M Ranger (assisted by B Hackett) defended a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly racing into the first turn by allowing her gelding to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear resulting in VORONOV (L Chin) being checked and breaking. After hearing the relative evidence and viewing the replays the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and suspended Ms Ranger's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 4 March 2025 (2 days).

Left prkd the journey,outfinished

VORONOV - briefly hampered at the start.

Eased,wd rear 400,failed to fire up

8th inr,off,wd 600,pshd wdr,brk trn

VORONOV - raced four wide from the 650m. Broke near the 200m.

9th inr,off,1x1,wd 500,fght on well

7th inr,shffld,off,7th gap,no extra

VORONOV - Driver E Johnson reported that she had been unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Missed away,tacked on,4-bk inr,wknd

LIAISON - stood on the mark when the barriers were released and broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Broke passing the 350m contacting track markers and failed to settle.

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk 850,off,no pickup

Eased,4-bk inr,brk 400,out of play

LIAISON - broke near the 450m losing its chance.

5th,5-bk inr,off,6th tn,did best wd

5th inr,4-bk,off,held up,stout late

LIAISON - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.

Prkd,ld 1950,brk 400,plggd away(dq)

LIAISON - lay out leaving the back straight when leading but was corrected by driver D Butcher. Broke near the 500m and was taken down inside the marker line to clear trailing runners before settling near the 250m. Stewards lodged a protest against this runner's 4th placing under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m. Connections did not contest the protest and LIAISON was disqualified by Stewards. The bandage on the near hind came adrift early in the run home possibly as a result of contacting track markers with no action being taken.

3rd,3-bk inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,no punch

LIAISON - trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Placed in restricted room late in the run home. Connections reported the gelding lost the near fore shoe during the running.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1400,whacked away

Prkd,eased,6th inr,prkd 1200,wilted

KISS AND RUN - over-raced middle stages. Held up final turn and early stages of the run home. When questioned regarding his decision not to shift out to lead up the running line near the 1200m prior to being covered by LIAISON, Driver P Ferguson stated that the mare had been performing well when driven with cover and saved for one final run so he felt it was his best option to remain on the marker line rather than race without cover. He further explained that after initially looking to shift outwards near the 400m he had steadied and shifted down to follow HALBERG however that runner was losing ground so he shifted back to the outside to attempt to secure clear running which did not eventuate for some distance. Stewards noted Mr Ferguson's comments.

Wd,into ld 1850,dictated,too strong

JASINOVA - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Driver L Chin was warned for the manner in which he drove when activating gear in the early stages of the run home allowing his runner to move ground outwards.

Ld out,set terms,hdd 400,bttld away

Held ld,dictated terms,hdd 100,fght

JASINOVA - required assistance from an Attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Ld out,controlled terms,had enough

JASINOVA - Driver L Chin reported that he had been unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

4th inr,4bk,prkd 1150,ld 150,cut bk

Ld out,dictated terms,swamped 175m

JASINOVA - shifted out on straightening for the run home when Driver L Chin was unable to activate the removable deafeners when the cord became entangled. Dr Chin was reminded of his obligations to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course given similar circumstances and to report any gear malfunctions to Stewards as soon as practicable in the future. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

7th otr,wd,prkd 1450,ld top,cut dwn

5th,5-bk inr,1x1 bell,off,fght well

Brk early,tacked on,rear inr,plggd

JASINOVA - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Brk start,tacked on,beat straggler

JASINOVA - re-handicapped to 20m following its win at Cambridge last Friday evening. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

10th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 600,bttld clsr

Wd,6th,6-bk inr,off,wd tn,stout fin

Into trail early,1x1 400,off,stout

7th inr,off,wd cvr 300,over the top

The start was briefly delayed due to WALKINONSUNSHINE requiring attention from the farrier.

5th,5-bk inr,1x1,prkd 700,outkicked

WALKINONSUNSHINE - pre-race warmed.

6bk otr,3-4wd,3wd postd,gone 900

WALKINONSUNSHINE - raced wide near the 1500m. Stewards questioned driver Z Butcher in relation to a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule. After hearing from Mr Butcher and viewing the films Stewards were satisfied FORGIVENESS (B Butt) had commenced his shift outwards prior to WALKINONSUNSHINE reaching his sulky wheel and that Mr Butcher had elected to take his runner forward and had raced wide thereafter. Weakened passing the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Slow,last,3w drag,no progress,batld

Brk at start,never a hope after

WALKINONSUNSHINE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

10th otr,rear of bunch top,brk 175m

CON GRAZIA LOVE - Trainer S McCaffrey was warned for presenting the mare with the incorrect saddlecloth. Broke passing the 200m. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

4th inr,4-bk,off,wdst top,bold fin

6th otr,1x1 1500,3-bk,brk 7th 400m

CON GRAZIA LOVE - broke passing the 400m losing all chance.

Ld,attckd,trld,off,ld 1650,hdd 400m

CON GRAZIA LOVE - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final turn. Driver M McKendry admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip on one occasion free of the rein on the final turn. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McKendry's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 27 January 2025 (3 days).

9th otr,5-bk,wdst tn,bold,flat tyre

CON GRAZIA LOVE - contacted the sulky wheel of FEARLESS near the 300m after there was an easing of the pace which resulted in the tyre being punctured and coming off the rim. A protest was lodged under Rule 869A(2) by connections of FEARLESS placed 4th against 3rd placing being awarded to CON GRAZIA LOVE (M McKendry) on the grounds of alleged interference in this incident. After hearing the relative evidence and viewing the replays the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Stewards took no action against Driver M McKendry in this incident due to the easing of the pace simultaneously to his move outwards.

Wd,rolled to ld 1100,swamped 150m

CON GRAZIA LOVE - lay outwards throughout the run home.

Ld out,trld 2450,off,pounced,nutted

6th,6-bk inr,off,wd cvr,cut ldr bk

Trld,3-bk 1750,held up,stout on inr

CON GRAZIA LOVE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

8th inr,brk 1450,tacked on,brk 450m

FEARLESS - broke near the 1500m losing ground. Broke near the 500m losing its chance.

6th otr,1x1,prkd,ld,trld 900,stout

Chkd,wd,8th otr,wd cvr 450,stuck on

FEARLESS - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Steadied near the 350m when there was an easing of the pace.

Wd,6-bk otr bell,wd cvr 500,bt slws

FEARLESS - the near hind bandage came adrift over the early stages. Trainer S Wigg was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to ensure the bandage was affixed so as not to come adrift. Raced wide early.

7th,1x1,3-bk 1600,wd 350,too strong

Prkd,trld,3bk 1700,carted,off,stout

FEARLESS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 850m.

7th otr,3-bk,1x1 950,blkd,stout inr

FEARLESS - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver S Wigg was issued with a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Slw,4-bk otr,wd 900,prkd,fght mrks

FEARLESS - began awkwardly.

Brk early 4th,5-bk mrks,never in it

FEARLESS - broke entering the first turn and was taken down inside the marker line to avoid causing interference to trailing runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

4th,prkd,cvr 2100,wd 450,ld,cut dwn

6th otr,4-bk bell,wd 500,wdr,stout

Prkd,into ld 1550,dictated,crunched

HALBERG - lay in rounding the first turn.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,strong,denied

HALBERG - raced greenly passing the 2000m and shifted up the track.

Nice trip otr,wd 450,fght on in gap

Brk early mid,tailed off,not a hope

HALBERG - hampered briefly by a breaking runner entering the first turn. Broke near the 1750m hampering a trailing runner and lost all chance.

Ld out,trld bell,thru,closed boldly

5th,5-bk inr,off,3-bk otr,wd,steady

7th otr,4-bk 2300,wd 500,tried hard

HIGH ENERGY - Co-Trainers B Purdon & S Phelan were warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. The near hind bandage came adrift during the running however no action was deemed necessary given the track conditions.

Slw,12th otr,imp mid,held up,ran on

HIGH ENERGY - held up final turn and until near the 50m.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1450,outfinished

8th,8-bk inr,off,held up,charged wd

HIGH ENERGY - had to shift ground wider to obtain clear running in the home straight.

9th otr,wd 1100,prkd 800,drew clear

HIGH ENERGY - forced to race wider on the track near the 1100m when BOSS KENNY shifted outwards.

Brk start,tacked on,8th inr,bt slws

HIGH ENERGY - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Brk hopelessly start,out of action

HIGH ENERGY - broke at the start losing all chance.

5th inr,3-bk,off 550,held up,ran on

8th inr,off 600,wd tn,punishing fin

COURMAYEUR - required assistance from an attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

7th otr,wd cvr 900,brk 850,no hope

COURMAYEUR - broke near the 900m losing its chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Brk,8th,1x1 2150,brk 450,out of it

COURMAYEUR - began awkwardly losing ground. Trotted roughly checking a trailing runner then broke near the 450m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

Eased,rear otr,brk 400m,belated mid

COURMAYEUR - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Broke near the 450m losing ground.

Brk,tacked on,wd 5th 550,no pick-up

COURMAYEUR - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.

10th otr,6-bk,wd 600,bt stragglers

MATTY A - when questioned regarding the performance Driver A Poutama stated that he had been unable to get into the race from his 30m handicap but expected the gelding would derive benefit from the run.

4th,4-bk inr,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr,steady

9th otr,wd cvr 750,pshd wdr,fght on

MATTY A - raced four wide from the 550m.

3wd,prkd 1200,asked,felt pinch

MATTY A - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Led,trld 1800,thru,short bid inr

4w,6th otr,wd 900,prkd,stuck gamely

MATTY A - raced wide early.

Made ld,trld 1500,thru,too slippery

Quickly to ld,set terms,hdd 100 out