Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Trld,3bk inr 1200,urgd tn,battld

WAR CRY - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver Z Butcher advised the filly had travelled well during the running however had been disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of muscle tie up.

Trld-3bk inr,held up,good whn clr

WAR CRY - lay inwards leaving the final bend striking track markers.

Eased,4bk inr,off tn,tight,flew inr

WAR CRY - held up final bend and again in the middle stages of the run home.

6th,3-bk inr 1900,held up,off,stout

WAR CRY - checked when having to take evasive action to avoid a breaking runner entering the first turn.

9th otr,wd cvr 900,4w cvr,stout fin

Wd cvr rear,4-bk otr,wd cvr,6w,tidy

WAR CRY - raced wide early.

Eased,rear inr,off,failed to run on

1x1,prkd,cvr 1300,3-bk,wd cvr,faded

OPA'S GIRL - weakened in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination at the trainer's request revealed no findings of significance on endoscopy.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 950,cvr,gone 700m

OPA'S GIRL - raced erratically passing the 700m then weakened shortly after to finish distanced. When questioned Driver D Butcher stated that this runner had not warmed up as keenly as it had previously and raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.

Eased,rear otr,keen,wdst top,too gd

OPA'S GIRL - over-raced middle stages.

3rd inr,4-bk,1x1 700,off,stout fin

Ld,ran off 1200,tacked on,bold mrks

OPA'S GIRL - raced greenly and shifted outwards abruptly near the 1200m hampering a trailing runner then broke losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied this runner had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.

Ld out,trld bell,thru,stout fin inr

1x1,3rd inr top,too sharp on mrks

Ld out,trld 650,thru,strong on mrks

Esaed,rear inr,off,beat stragglers

Wd,prkd,cvr 1050,chkd 300,sound inr

TIME FOR CHANGE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard

Wd,prkd,cvr,5-bk,wd cvr,beat slows

6th otr,3-bk 1000,wd top,stout fin

RIVER - trainer B Butt was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the filly to race without the notified blinds.

Found 1x1,angld tn,useful in mid

4bk inr,flat 3bk 350,failed to fire

RIVER - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards final bend striking track markers. When questioned regarding the performance connections advised they were disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. Connections advised on 13 November the filly had recovered well and they would be continuing with the current preparation.

Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,honest inr

Chkd,8th otr,tyre problem,pulled up

RIVER - sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 1700m and was then retired from the event after the tyre and tube came away from the rim.

Straight to ld,set terms,stung late

4-5bk inr,off 4bk otr,no kick on tn

WAT NEXT - pre-race warmed. Weakened early in the run home.

4bk otr,3wd cvr 600,up,stout mid

WAT NEXT - pre-race warmed.

Led,trld 1650,waitd,shot thru inr

WAT NEXT - pre-race warmed.

Up,led,trld 1700,thru,had chance

WAT NEXT - placed in restricted room and struck a track marker near the 350m.

Up,ld,trld 1500,held up,flew inr

Wd cvr,prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd 400,useful

QUEEN LIZZY - raced wide early and middle stages.

Nice trip otr,trld 300,bold on mrks

3rd inr,4-bk,1x1 600,off,too strong

Prkd,no cvr,1x1 600,tight tn,battld

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 600,tried hard wd

QUEEN LIZZY - raced wide early.

Eased,wd rear 1900,prkd,cvr,fght on

Trld out,3-bk bell,off,sound in mid

Prkd,into ld 1550,hdd 225m,fght on

SMACKDOWN - trainer S Reid was issued a warning for presenting the filly to race without the notified blinds and removable deafeners.

4th,prkd 1600,askd tn,fght gamely

Eased,6bk inr,5bk otr,sound up inr

Up,ld bid,4th,1x1 900,honest wd

Easy ld,allowed terms,too many guns

SMACKDOWN - trainer S Reid was issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify the filly would be racing with blinds.

Ld bid,3bk inr,prkd,no punch str

SMACKDOWN - lay inwards rounding the final bend when weakening. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised he had difficulty steering the filly and will be recommending gear changes prior to racing next.

7bk otr,sent 3wd 800,faded 500

SHEZSOFAST - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened at the 500m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver A Poutama advised the filly had travelled well during the running however had been disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Gate spd,ld 1650,kickd,fght,cght 90

SHEZSOFAST - raced greenly in the score up. Lay outwards rounding the final bend despite the efforts of driver A Poutama.

Straight to ld,joined 400,responded

Wd,made ld 1150,dictated,kicked clr

SHEZSOFAST - raced wide early.

Gun run mrks,off,chased strongly

Ld out,trld 1100,thru,stout on mrks

Prkd,ld,3-bk 1500,off,stout late wd

Found 1x1,off tn,steady,felt pinch

LARISSA LILY - paced roughly in the run home.

4-5th,1x1-4bk otr,held up tn,sound

Up,prkd,ld 1500,hdd tn,fght,wiltd

LARISSA LILY - required the assistance of a Starting Attendant prior to the start. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Hung inwards and raced greenly near the 250m and again near the 100m having to be straightened.

Gate spd,ld 1700,fght,bestd 100

LARISSA LILY - swung around when leaving the pre-race formation however was in position at the start. Co-trainer A Telfer advised she would be making gear changes prior to the filly racing next.

Up,brk 1900,5th,1x1 800,off,solid

LARISSA LILY - fractious prior to the start. Broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.

Ld out,trld 1550,failed to stick on

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,bold late inr

AUNTY ROSE - had to be steadied near the 1500m after becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of LITTLE LILY and paced roughly for several strides hampering trailing runners.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd 400,powerful

Wd,prkd,cvr 1600,4-bk,flat 400m,fdd

BETTOR BELLE - raced wide early. Weakened final turn.

Straight to ld,dictated,kicked,held

Eased,6bk inr 1100,fading by 600

BETTOR BELLE - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

3-4bk inr,waitd,tried hard whn clr

4bk otr the trip,wd rear tn,1-paced

Prkd,into ld 1800,joined tn,gallant

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