Auckland Trotting Club Inc

5th otr,prkd 1450,ld 700m,reeled in

WALTZING WITH MIKI - over-raced middle stages.

7th otr,4bk 1100,held up,useful mid

Wd,1x1,3-bk 1750,wd cvr 450,stout

Eased,5-bk inr,off,fght nicely gap

Nice trip otr,peeled top,bttld well

5th inr,5-bk,off,keen,no pick-up wd

WALTZING WITH MIKI - over-raced early and middle stages.

4th,4bk inr,prkd 1550,ld 400,swampd

Eased,7th otr,3-bk,4w top,no pickup

WALTZING WITH MIKI - placed in restricted room near the 100m when runners on either side shifted ground.

6th otr,3-bk bell,off,up in shadows

WALTZING WITH MIKI - when questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer/Driver B Butcher stated the gelding had been racing without much luck in recent starts and had enjoyed a good run in tonight's event.

Eased,rear,5-bk inr,held up,bt slws

WALTZING WITH MIKI - lay in and contacted track markers with one marker being dislodged near the 1250m. Hampered by a weakening runner passing the 400m and paced roughly for several strides. Held up until early in the run home.

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

Won early ld duel,claimed 150,stuck

MICK KONSTANTIN - lay inwards striking track markers near the 800m. Struck track markers final bend. Driver J Abernethy was issued a warning. Shifted out near the 180m briefly placing an outside runner in restricted room. Raced greenly throughout the run home. Stewards spoke with Mr Abernethy regarding his apparent lack of control throughout the run home. Mr Abernethy advised the gelding was still inexperienced, had raced greenly on several occasions in the running, and particularly in the run home, and he will be considering gear changes. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Notwithstanding this Stewards reminded Mr Abernethy of his obligations to exercise greater control of his horse in the future.

Speared to ld,set terms,denied post

Wd,1x1 1800,3-bk,wd 800,5th tn,fght

MICK KONSTANTIN - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

Ld out,trld 1500,thru,pounced,slick

MICK KONSTANTIN - over-raced middle stages after surrendering the lead.

Soon ld,set terms,swamped 175m out

MICK KONSTANTIN - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver J Abernethy stated that the gelding felt lethargic early and could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

5th inr,3bk,prkd,trld1150,3-bk,fght

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - broke near the 1300m with trailing runners having to take evasive action and lost all chance. An investigation was held into this incident and it was established that PRINCESS OF SAVOY had galloped after contacting the sulky wheel of WORDS with its near hind when both runners shifted ground marginally. Given the circumstances Stewards took the matter no further.

Soon ld,dictated terms,gathered in

Ld,attckd,held ld,held grimly (rel)

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.

Prkd,into ld 1800,dictated,cut down

WORDS - over-raced middle stages when leading. Junior driver E Johnson (assisted by driver M White) admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when shifting inwards entering the first bend checking TWO JULES which broke losing ground, hampering trailing runners . After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicate Committee imposed a fine of $400.

Ld,trld,3-bk 1550,keen,whacked away

WORDS - over-raced middle stages.

Speared to ld,set terms,unrelenting

Soft trip mrks,keen,held up,fght on

WORDS - over-raced middle stages. Held up early stages of the run home.

Straight to ld,dictated,joined post

Wd,urged to ld 1700,dictated,too gd

WORDS - raced wide early. Lay outwards racing through the front straight to receive the bell however was corrected by Driver E Johnson.

Sped to ld,dictated,wouldn't relent

MIDFREW LUCRE - Driver J Kriechbaumer was issued a warning for allowing his gelding to shift outwards rounding the final turn when activating gear which forced TUGAWAR wider on the track. Authorization of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that there were insufficient grounds for a protest with connections of TUGAWAR also electing not to protest when given the opportunity.

9th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr,useful wdr

MIDFREW LUCRE - over-raced middle stages.

4th,left prkd 1800,stuck on nicely

3rd,prkd,cvr 1750,wd 400,bttld well

8th otr,3-bk 1600,wd 600,no pick-up

Left prkd,3rd inr top,whacked away

Eased,wd cvr rear,beat stragglers

4 & 5-bk mrks,off 900,bttld on,blkd

MIDFREW LUCRE - held up late in the run home.

Eased,wd rear 600,wdst top,bold fin

7th otr,4-bk bell,5w top,strong bid

Eased,rear otr,wd,prkd,ld,trld,fght

CYCLONE REBEL - held up final bend and throughout the run home. When questioned regarding his tactics during the middle stages Driver M White advised that after having worked hard to secure the lead near the 1400m he felt it was his best option to take a trail on the improving BARBAROSSA near the 1000m rather than risk receiving more pressure as he expected that runner to maintain the lead as it had performed well when driven aggressively prior. Mr White further stated that CYCLONE REBEL was racing with a notified gear change of the removal of blinds after having trialled earlier in the week but did not feel as sharp when warming up and during tonight's event in what was the gelding's first race in a month. After considering Mr White's explanation Stewards were satisfied his decision to surrender the lead was not unreasonable given the circumstances and took the matter no further.

4th,4-bk inr,1x1 1050,wd 400,no zip

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,strong bid

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.

Nice trip otr,wd 800,failed to fire

Wd,up prkd 2400,attckd ldr,game bid

4th inr,3-bk,4-bk 1050,off,bttld on

ADJOURNMENT - paced roughly approaching the 200m after having been shifted wider on the track by BARBAROSSA hampering outside runners. Weakened in the run home.

Trld,off,ld,trld 1550,thru,bttld on

BARBAROSSA - lay outwards through the middle stages.

1x1,keen,brk,wd 850,prkd 700,outfin

BARBAROSSA - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly near the 800m when over-racing and was then awkwardly placed to the sulky of KINGS WATCH before breaking losing ground.

3-bk otr,3 & 4w 400,2nd tn,too game

BARBAROSSA - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards late in the run home despite the efforts of driver B Butcher.

7th inr,off,wd cvr 800,4w,outkicked

Straight to ld,got terms,not tested

1x1,wd,prkd bell,ld 200,reeled in

11th,5-bk inr,4-bk,held up,bttld on

DOUBLE PARKED - required assistance from an attendant when becoming fractious prior to commencing the score up. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Raced in restricted room early in the run home.

Held ld,dictated terms,held bravely

3rd inr,4-bk 1550,off,rear,bttld on

DOUBLE PARKED - slow to leave the pre-race formation but was in position at the candy pole. Lay outwards on several occasions throughout.

6th inr,3-bk bell,fght mrks,no gaps

Ld out,trld,3-bk 1200,thru,best inr

Won early ld duel,dictated,too game

6th otr,3-bk,wd 650,stuck on in gap

7th otr,3-bk,wd 600,wd cvr,fght on

ULTIMATE RACY GIRL - Driver Z Butcher was warned for using his whip with his foot free of the footrest near the 300m. Mr Butcher reported that he had dropped his whip late in the run home. When questioned regarding the mare's performance Mr Butcher advised that after racing three wide with cover from the 600m he had been unable to make up ground with the fast closing sectional.

Wd cvr,up prkd bell,bttld on nicely

ULTIMATE RACY GIRL - raced wide early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance Driver Z Butcher stated that the early effort to reach the parked position approaching the 1000m had taken its toll.

9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 800,chall,tough

Wd,6th otr,1x1 1750,off top,too big

Wd,3-bk otr 1400,3 &4w 400,bold fin

ULTIMATE RACY GIRL - raced wide early.

4th,left prkd 1300,cvr 850,bttld on

1x1,left prkd 1550,ld top,bolted in

IRON BRIGADE - worked forward to lead near the 1600m. Received midrace pressure from ULTIMATE RACY GIRL before being run down into 5th place.

Rough,prkd,3-bk inr 1600,off,sound

CLAUDE - paced roughly shortly after the start. Again paced roughly near the 450m.

Prkd,into ld 1400,mastered 100m out

Brk,4th inr,off,ld 1550,swamped 100

CLAUDE - broke at the start losing ground.

Gate speed to ld,hdd 150,bttld on

CLAUDE - lay inwards striking a track marker near the 250m.

Ld out,set terms,gobbled up 100 out

Across to trail 1450,thru,stern bid

CLAUDE - struck a track marker rounding the final bend. Driver C Hackett was issued a warning.

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd top,slick late

4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1350,flat 450 out

IRON BRIGADE - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered leaving the back straight the final time when attempting to follow ROUGH AND READY when that runner commenced to improve and then lost ground when further hampered by the weakening CLAUDE.

5th,5-bk inr,off,plggd away in gap

Wd,eased,rear inr,3-bk,off,bttld on

BETTOR REACTION - was strongly restrained near the 1200m after improving to the inside of RAGNAR LOTHBROK when Driver N Chilcott activated the hopple shorteners. Lay in and raced over track markers rounding the final turn.

Cut breeze majority,fght on bravely

6th otr,3-bk bell,off,stout fin wd

Wd cvr,up prkd 1100,couldn't stick

BETTOR REACTION - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

5th inr,4-bk 1300,off,fght mid,blkd

BETTOR REACTION - held up late in the run home.

Brk,6th inr,off,wd tn,ran on nicely

BETTOR REACTION - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner, losing ground.

Nice trip otr,peeled top,stout fin

Wd,prkd,into ld 2000,hdd 100m,stuck

BETTOR REACTION - raced wide early.

Ld out,trld 1500,thru,bold on inr

Brk,3rd gap,3-bk inr,prkd 950,tough

BETTOR REACTION - broke briefly at the start.