Auckland Trotting Club Inc

4th,prkd,cvr 1175,off,wore ldr down

Prkd,into ld 1300,tckld 150,run dwn

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - driver T Mitchell reported that the removable deafeners failed to activate despite his efforts due to the cord breaking. Mr Mitchell further advised that the mare had raced lethargically.

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,bttld well

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay in contacting track markers near the 900m and again near the 250m.

Ld out,trld 2100,off,ld 1500,cut bk

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay out throughout the run home.

Left prkd the majority,effort told

Prkd,into ld 1150,hdd top,no extra

Co-Trainer L Neal advised Stewards on 24 July that DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER has recovered well from her disappointing performance and will continue with her preparation.

1x1,prkd,pshd to ld 1650,too strong

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - shifted out on straightening for the run home and was corrected by Driver C Hackett.

Ld,dictated,hdd,rallied hard,denied

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay outwards throughout the run home despite the efforts of Driver T Mitchell.

Wd,3-bk inr 1600,held up,ran on gap

MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.

9th otr,wd cvr rear 600,tidy effort

5th inr,3bk,off,held up,late in mid

MHAI SURFER GIRL - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.

3-bk otr,wdst top,ran home strongly

Dropped to trail early,bold on mrks

Wd,prkd,cvr,3-bk,1x1,wd 500,gallant

MHAI SURFER GIRL - Driver M White was warned for coming to the mobile barrier out of position.

3-bk mrks to trn,closed boldly inr

Wd,up prkd 1200,tried hard,thwarted

MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide early.

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1450,ld 450,easy

Ld out,allowed terms,held on nicely

BETA PREPARE - paced roughly rounding the final turn.

Esed,rear inr,off,wdst top,late dig

Cut breeze thru'out,bttld on nicely

BETA PREPARE - paced roughly rounding the final bend causing driver S Abernethy some difficulty.

3rd inr,3-bk,off 950,wd 600,kept on

BETA PREPARE - briefly paced roughly passing the 1100m after a slight easing of the pace.

Nice trip otr,peeled top,strong bid

BETA PREPARE - paced roughly for several strides passing the 150m.

4th inr,3-bk 1800,fght,no gap,stiff

BETA PREPARE - held up late in the run home.

Prkd,into ld 1850,dictated,cut down

A false start was declared at the first attempt when SEMBA breasted the front barrier strand with the tape failing to clear the legs of BETA PREPARE. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1300,fght on well

Wd,1x1,prkd 1600,couldn't stick on

BETA PREPARE - weakened in the run home.

4th inr,1x1 1150,off,ran on stoutly

Eased,rear otr bell,passed slws mid

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 600,fght nicely

YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - over-raced middle stages.

Prkd,cvr,4-bk,3-bk inr tn,blkd,bold

YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 950,4w,bold fin

YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - briefly hampered by an inside runner shortly after the start. Raced wide with cover from the 950m.

6th otr,1x1,wd,prkd bell,outfinishd

4th,4-bk inr,prkd 1300,outfinished

4th inr,3-bk bell,prkd 650,stuck on

YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - driver B Butcher was warned for coming up to the start in the incorrect barrier position.

Rear inr,off,into ld bell,tenacious

Prkd,5-bk inr 1800,1x1,off,no punch

YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Butcher advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,closed well

Brk,rear inr,1x1 2100,off,no pickup

THE SURFER - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Brk,4th inr,6-bk,1x1 1200,off,stout

THE SURFER - broke briefly at the start.

Trld-4bk inr,held up tn-100,sound

THE SURFER - cast the near fore shoe near the 1100m. Held up until late in the run home. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Soon prkd,no cvr,fading from 600

THE SURFER - hung inwards final bend when weakening hampering a trailing runner.

6th,4-5-4bk inr,waitd,steady inr

THE SURFER - held up early in the run home.

Slw,prkd the majority,stuck bravely

THE SURFER - over-raced throughout.

Made ld,trtld 1550,off,closed hard

4th inr,3-bk,thru,stout mrks,no gap

THE SURFER - lay in contacting a track marker near the 1250m. Held up early final turn and late in the run home.

Lost ld dig,eased,4th inr,1x1,solid

Prkd,1x1 2400,feeling pinch tn

SOONER THE BETTOR - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver S Phelan advised he was disappointed and felt the horse had failed to handle the extra distance of today's race.

Prkd,1x1,prkd,1x1 600,off,steady

Brk,7-8-7bk inr,6bk,off,battld

SOONER THE BETTOR - broke briefly at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

Ld out,trld 1300,thru lane,powerful

SOONER THE BETTOR - driver H Orange dropped his whip near the 700m when activating gear. Commenced to over-race for a distance from the 600m when MERLIN shied and shifted up the track causing Mr Orange considerable difficulty. Lay inwards striking track markers rounding the final bend.

Brk,wd,prkd,ld 1550,dictated,gritty

SOONER THE BETTOR - broke at the start losing ground.

Ld out,dictated,held on tenaciously

SOONER THE BETTOR - Driver H Orange was warned for allowing his runner to shift inwards rounding the final turn contacting track markers. Shifted out on straightening for the run home but was immediately corrected. Shifted in marginally approaching the 50m locking wheels briefly with an inside runner.

Ld out,trld 1450,strong fin on mrks

WE WALK BY FAITH - begun awkwardly. Held up near the 150m and shifted outwards placing JOLIMONT in restricted room which had to be steadied and with CHASE A DREAM also being hampered. Hampered near 50m when an inside runner lay outwards and held up thereafter. Driver M White wished to view the films in relation to a possible protest being lodged against the 2nd placed (SOONER THE BETTOR) on the grounds of interference in the run home. After viewing the films Mr White declined the opportunity to protest and placings were duly authorised. Driver M White admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly near the 150m when shifting ground outwards. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr White's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 10 May up to and including 23 May 2025 (4 days).

Lost long ld dig,prkd,ld tn,run dwn

SOONER THE BETTOR - pre-race warmed. Over-raced middle stages. Shifted ground marginally under pressure near the 150m placing MERLIN and MO'UNGA in restricted room momentarily.

Chkd,5th inr,4-bk,off,bttld solidly

JOLIMONT - hampered and broke briefly at the start.

Rear,1x1,prkd,ld 1400,too many guns

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,stout

Brk,5th,5-bk inr,off,4w tn,bold fin

JOLIMONT - broke briefly at the start. Lay in briefly approaching the 200m when improving four wide.

3rd inr,prkd,ld 950,hdd top,kept on

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd 400,bttld away

8th inr,5bk 1550,held up,off,useful

1x1 in rear,off,closed strongly wd

The start was delayed due to the boring pole being removed from JOLIMONT.

Wd,eased,wd rear,prkd 1175m,ld,cght

INVISIBLE - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Wd cvr,prkd,cvr bell,wd 400,strong

INVISIBLE - raced wide early.

Left prkd,cvr bell,off top,bttld on

5th inr,5-bk,1x1 bell,wd top,stout

INVISIBLE - co-trainers B Purdon and S Phelan were issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds.

Blew the score-up,never a live hope

INVISIBLE - broke in the early stages of the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Wd,1x1 1700,off top,pounced,nailed

11th inr,off,wd cvr 800,wdr,fght on

INVISIBLE - raced four wide with cover from the 700m.

Eased,9th inr,4-bk,off,tidy,no gaps

INVISIBLE - lay in and raced over a track marker near the 1250m. Over-raced middle stages. Held up late in the run home.