Auckland Trotting Club Inc

4th inr,3-bk,keen,off,wd cvr,steady

HILARIOUS LOVE - commenced to over-race rounding the first turn. Continued to over-race before shifting out from the marker line inside near the 950m.

Ld,trld 1750,3bk,prkd 950,ld,cght

HILARIOUS LOVE - over-raced middle stages before being taken out from the marker line passing the 1000m. Driver P Young admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Mr Young advised the gelding had been striking his own wheel disc during the running.

5th otr,3-bk 1300,wd cvr 800,brk tn

HILARIOUS LOVE - broke briefly near the 300m and again just short of the winning post.

4th,prkd 1400,rough 600,faded

HILARIOUS LOVE - paced roughly when weakening near the 500m hampering trailing runners losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,shuffld,pluggd inr

Brk,detachd,6bk otr,tiring by tn

HILARIOUS LOVE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.

Last,angld turn,rough/brk,batld

HILARIOUS LOVE - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly leaving the final bend.

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

Ld,trld,3-bk 1200,stout along mrks

Wd,prkd,into ld 1550,tckld,hdd,fght

SOCIAL DISTANCING - raced wide early. Paced roughly leaving the final bend and early in the run home.

Speared to ld,set terms,unrelenting

SOCIAL DISTANCING - lay outwards throughout the run home having to be corrected by driver C Hackett.

Eased,wd rear 700,wdr,closed boldly

SOCIAL DISTANCING - trainer A Stuart was issued a warning for being late to notify driver C Hackett. Raced four wide from the 600m.

Tardy,5th otr,3-bk,angled wd,useful

SOCIAL DISTANCING - broke early in the score up and was back from position at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Paced roughly rounding the final turn.

Left prkd,into ld 850,gunned down

SOCIAL DISTANCING - broke early in the score up however was in position at the candy pole. Paced roughly rounding the final turn.

Wd,1x1 1700,off,ran home stoutly

Across to trail early,held up,solid

SOCIAL DISTANCING - held up final bend.

Made ld,trld,4bk,off,wdst rear,tidy

SOCIAL DISTANCING - over-raced for a distance passing the 1100m and was then hampered when there was a slight easing of the pace near the 900m and continued to over-race.

Sped to ld,set terms,gathered in

Across to trail,rough/chkd 400,done

SOCIAL DISTANCING - broke early in the score up but was in position at the candy pole. Over-raced middle stages. Lay out and paced roughly leaving the back straight the final time before locking wheels with an outside runner passing the 400m hampering a trailing runner and losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. When questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy confirmed that he encountered steering difficulties rounding the final turn but added that this runner had received every opportunity.

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

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.

Wd,brk,wd cvr rear,held up,wdr,huge

IRON MIKE TYSON - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early. Broke near the 1800m hampering a trailing runner losing ground before being restrained to the rear.

Trld,off to ld 1650,dictated,too gd

IRON MIKE TYSON - required assistance from a starting attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

8th otr,wd 1400,prkd,cvr,off,stout

EVERNDEN - raced wider briefly approaching the 1400m when IRON MIKE TYSON shifted out from the running line. It was established that driver M White (IRON MIKE TYSON) had commenced his outward movement prior to EVERNDEN reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1900,held up,brk 225m out

IRON MIKE TYSON - broke approaching the 200m checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Brk early,rear inr,off,wd cvr,game

IRON MIKE TYSON - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

5th otr,4-bk,wd cvr,ld bell,cght 50

ALL OF ME - raced wide through the middle stages before progressing to the lead near the 1000m. Shifted inwards late in the run home when to the inside of MIKI'S DEAL, which also shifted inwards. Stewards held an investigation into the incident and, after viewing the replays and hearing from Driver C Dalgety, were unable to attribute sole responsibility to MIKI'S DEAL so took the matter no further.

9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 850,chal,denied

Up,prkd,ld 1200,kickd tn,held best

Up,led 1600,set terms,held well

ALL OF ME - driver C Dalgety reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

3wd,prkd,3bk otr,held up tn,no gap

ALL OF ME - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Gt spd,trail,3bk,nice when clear

Tracked pacemaking wnnr,tried hard

Prkd,cvr 1800,3-bk gap,flat 600,fdd

HEAVEN HIGH - weakened final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1750,1x1 800,off,no punch

Stood on the mark,took no real part

HEAVEN HIGH - stood on the mark when the barriers were released hampering YOU LITTLE BEAUTY and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of Trainer O Gillies.

Speared to ld,set terms,gunned down

Chkd,wd,prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,wd,fght

HEAVEN HIGH - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.

Speared to ld,set terms,kicked,held

Sped to ld,dictated,kicked clr,easy

HEAVEN HIGH - shifted out rounding the final bend when driver M Ranger activated the removable deafeners having to be straightened.

6th inr,off,1x1 1500,wd tn,bold fin

Wd,prkd thru'out,ld 400,reeled in

4-bk mrks,off 300,ran on nicely gap

Eased,wd rear 650,wdr,whacked away

CYCLONE REBEL - when questioned regarding the performance driver M White advised that he had been unable to get into the race from a wide barrier draw and that the gelding had peaked on its run over the concluding stages and would derive benefit in what was its first race in some time.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1200,held on nicely

Wd,prkd,ld,3bk,blkd,off,bold,no gap

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.

Straight to ld,rolled along,too big

CYCLONE REBEL - Trainer T Hopkins was warned for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with blinds.

Ld,trld,off,ld,trld bell,strong bid

9th otr,6-bk,wd 700,wdr top,fght on

9th otr,6-bk,wd 800,wd cvr,5w,sharp

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.

Prkd,keen,ld 1050,trld 500,no extra

THE NIGHT AGENT - over-raced middle stages when outside the leader before improving to lead near the 1050m. Weakened rounding the final turn hampering a trailing runner. Lay in contacting track markers near the 250m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver H Orange confirmed that the over-racing had taken its toll.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 500,fght hard

THE NIGHT AGENT - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,breezed on by

THE NIGHT AGENT - paced roughly shortly after the start. Driver H Orange reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

5th otr,3-bk,let loose 450,ld,slick

Chkd,6-bk otr,3 & 4w cvr,stout fin

THE NIGHT AGENT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.

Sped to ld,trld 1200,tried hard inr

4th,4-bk inr,1x1 bell,off,too slick

Trld,3-bk 1800,held up,bttld away

THE NIGHT AGENT - held up final bend and early in the run home.

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk,off,blkd,bold inr

BETTOR REACTION - over-raced middle stages.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1250,outfinished

Wd,7th otr,wd,prkd 1050,cut ldr dwn

8th inr,5-bk,off,held up,useful mid

BETTOR REACTION - held up final bend and early stages of the run home.

Nice trip otr,4w top,closed stoutly

6th otr,4-bk 1200,held up,off,sound

SHAKE A LEG - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Lay in near the 1500m and contacted track markers when improving to the inside of BETTOR REACTION which also lay in.

Prkd,cvr,prkd 1350,bttld on solidly

3 & 4-bk mrks,whacked away on inr

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

Trld out,3-bk 1050,4-bk 500,no dash

WORDS - over-raced middle stages. Weakened rounding the final turn.

Speared to ld,dictated,gunned down

Ld out,trld 1350,thru,fght hard inr

WORDS - trainer G Shirley was issued a warning for presenting the mare with blinds which had not been notified. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.

Sped to ld,dictated,claimed 100 out

Prkd,into ld 1400,dictated,powerful

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.