Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Prkd,cvr 1800,off 300,bttld solidly

Eased,rear otr to trn,bt stragglers

SEACLUSION - Driver J Stormont reported that the mare cast the near fore shoe.

Across to trail,thru lane,outkicked

SEACLUSION - required assistance from a Starting Attendant in the pre-race formation with a warning being placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Brk early,tacked on,couldn't run on

SEACLUSION - broke near the 1400m after successfully contesting for a position on the back of HOORAY HENRY losing ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. Stewards questioned drivers J Stormont (SEACLUSION) and T Herlihy (DAWSON) regarding this incident. Mr Stormont advised that his mare had paced roughly at stages throughout the event including shortly after this incident causing the horse to break briefly. After hearing from drivers and viewing the films Stewards were in agreeance that it was a racing incident with no further action deemed necessary.

Fired to ld,dictated,never in doubt

Speared to ld,trld 1500,thru,no fin

Sped to ld,trld 1400,off,cut ldr bk

7th otr,4-bk,held up rear,useful wd

SEACLUSION - held up rounding the final turn.

Blew the start,tailed off,not in it

INVISIBLE - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Brk badly start,out of commission

INVISIBLE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

6th,3-bk otr,3 & 4w top,closed hard

Cght wd,up prkd 1200,chall,too game

INVISIBLE - raced wide early.

Wd,up prkd 1050,stuck on soundly

INVISIBLE - raced wide early.

5th otr,1x1,3bk,wd 400,over the top

Trld,3-bk 1800,off,1x1 950,wd,stout

INVISIBLE - lay inwards and paced roughly near the 200m when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner.

Wd cvr,prkd,cvr bell,blkd,bold late

INVISIBLE - raced wide early. Held up until near the 50m.

Ld out,set all terms,hdd 150,wilted

Chkd early,tacked on,4-bk otr,fair

FERNLEIGH CASH - checked by a breaking runner entering the first bend losing ground. Over-raced early and middle stages.

Chkd,7th inr,off,3bk,wd 600,wdr,fdd

FERNLEIGH CASH - hampered at the start. Hampered again when having to be steadied near the 1100m.

Soft trip mrks,flat 500,dropped out

FERNLEIGH CASH - lay in and contacted a track marker near the 500m. Contacted further track markers approaching the 250m when in restricted room before racing over several more shortly after.

Ld out,attckd,trld 1800,no pick-up

Soon ld,attckd,held ld,unrelenting

FERNLEIGH CASH - shifted up the track throughout the run home forcing AYE AYE CAPTAIN wider. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 869A(2) against FERNLEIGH CASH's 1st placing alleging interference to AYE AYE CAPTAIN (Driver M White - 2nd place) throughout the run home. After hearing the relative evidence and viewing the replays the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Junior Driver K Denifostova, assisted by J Dickie, admitted an associated charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly in this incident by allowing her gelding to shift out throughout the run home. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.

Eased,rear inr,prkd 1400,beaten trn

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

5th otr,1x1 1200,thru inr,stout fin

4th inr,3-bk,prkd 650,chal 150,game

SKIPPER - lay in under pressure late in the run home crowding inside runners.

6th,6-bk irn,off,wd cvr rear,no fin

Eased,rear inr,3-bk 900,fght on inr

SKIPPER - back from position at the start. Driver T Herlihy was issued a warning.

Eased,rear,imp 3-bk inr,off,no gaps

SKIPPER - lay in rounding the final turn contacting a track marker.

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,wd cvr,punishing

Ld out,trld 1650,thru lane,did best

3rd inr,3-bk 1350,blkd,brk 100m out

MIKI SHAN - broke near the 100m when disappointed for a run to the inside of AYE AYE CAPTAIN in the passing lane. After questioning Drivers M McKendry (MIKI SHAN), T Mitchell (AYE AYE CAPTAIN) and viewing the replays blame could not be solely attributed to either driver and Stewards took the matter no further other than to note the circumstances.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

MIKI SHAN - over-raced middle stages.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1100,stuck well

Soft trip mrks,thru lane,bttld away

MIKI SHAN - lay in and contacted track markers near the 1300m. Crowded late in the run home and raced over the final track marker.

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk tn,plggd away inr

MIKI SHAN - lay inwards rounding the final turn contacting several track markers. Driver M McKendry admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he shifted ground inwards near the 600m when not sufficiently clear of MERLIN which had to be restrained thereby losing its racing position. After hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McKendry's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 27 September 2024 (2 days).

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd top,no punch

AKATEA - Co-Trainer S Telfer advised Stewards on 29 August that the filly has had her knees treated since last having raced. Lay in striking a track marker near the 1300m. Raced fiercely throughout causing Driver K Denifostova considerable difficulty including early in the run home when attempting to shift wider to the inside of MIKI SHAN.

6th inr,prkd,cvr bell,off,no pickup

VILLAGE REBEL - Driver S Abernethy was questioned regarding a possible breach of the Push Out Rule approaching the 1000m where MIKI SHAN appeared to be forced to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Mr Abernethy, Stewards took the matter no further.

Trld,off to ld 1450,attckd,too game

Prkd,into ld 1450,dictated,untested

SOONER THE BETTOR - driver C Hackett advised that she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soon trld,waitd,thru,handy up inr

Chkd/brk,7th,3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,tidy

RAKERO ROCKET - broke at the start and locked wheels with SOONER THE BETTOR checking that runner and losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Up,ld,3rd,4bk inr,thru,tidy inr

Brk,6th inr,off,wd 800,prkd,ld,cght

SOONER THE BETTOR - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

3rd inr,3-bk,off 500,ld 175,held on

Wd,6th otr,shffld,chkd & brk 500m

SOONER THE BETTOR - checked and broke approaching the 500m losing its chance.

9th otr,wd cvr rear,wdst,bttld away

SOONER THE BETTOR - pre-race warmed.

Reared,5th inr gap,off,wd top,stout

JOLIMONT - reared as the start was effected hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Brk,5th inr,off,wd 150,potent burst

JOLIMONT - broke for several strides at the start.

Chkd,9th inr,off,wdst tn,bttld clsr

JOLIMONT - hampered at the start. Hampered again when having to be steadied near the 1100m. Driver J Stormont had difficulty activating the deafeners early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Stormont stated after getting too far back in the running from its 30m handicap the gelding had been unable to make up much ground with the fast closing sectionals.

Prkd,into ld 1200,dictated,powerful

5th inr,prkd 2300,lost ld dig,faded

JOLIMONT - lay in when weakening final turn placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Brk,6th inr,off,wd 500,stout in mid

JOLIMONT - broke at the start losing ground. Driver T Mitchell admitted a charge under Rule 869 (5) in that he half carted for a distance racing through the front straight to receive the bell. After hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee issued a fine of $200.

Nice sit otr,flat 400,couldn't lift

JOLIMONT - weakened rounding the final turn hampering a trailing runner.

Left prkd,cvr 800,failed to fire up

JOLIMONT - raced wide early. Weakened final turn.

Hampered start,brk,out of action

KANGO - hampered shortly after the start and then broke shifting inwards losing all chance. Authorisation of placings were withheld until Stewards had spoken to Driver D Butcher who confirmed his chances were effected after the barrier had released and that his gelding had over-reacted.

6th,wd,prkd,lost ld dig,fght gamely

Gate spd,trld,askd tn,1-paced inr

3bk otr-prkd 1700,held prkd,faded

KANGO - shifted outwards at the start hampering outside runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.

5-6bk otr,last tn,tidy last 200 wd

Gnrun mrks,ckkd top,couldn't lift

KANGO - hampered rounding the final turn when locking wheels with ALTA METEOR and lost ground.

Tracked pacemakingwnnr,stout on inr

REPUBLICAN PARTY - awkwardly positioned to the inside of KANGO when the barriers were released then broke losing ground. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Driver Z Butcher confirmed that the entire's chances had not been affected in this incident.

Gun mrks,under pressure 500m,hung

KANGO - lay inwards near the 900m contacting track markers. Hung inwards and weakened rounding the final turn hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Trainer A Donnelly advised that she would be having the gelding further vetted in the coming days and will advise Stewards should anything be detected.

1x1,wd bell,prkd,chall 200,stuck on

DON'T STOP DREAMING - raced wide throughout. Stewards investigated an incident approaching the 1000m where this runner appeared to be forced to race wider briefly when KANGO shifted out from the running line. It was established that Driver D Butcher (KANGO) had commenced his outward movement prior to DON'T STOP DREAMING reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.

Gun run mrks,thru,stout along pegs

The start time was deferred by 5 minutes due to the delay in the previous race.

Into trail,3-bk 1650,off,1x1,steady

VILLAGE REBEL - fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

4th inr,4-bk,1x1 1500,wd,fin on gap

VILLAGE REBEL - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

Chkd badly early,tacked on,no extra

VILLAGE REBEL - checked by a breaking runner entering the first bend losing ground.

Eased,wd cvr,prkd 850,dug deepest

Eased,rear inr,off,1x1,held up,tidy

Eased,rear inr,off,closed boldly wd

Eased,4-bk inr,1x1 650,off,bold fin

Eased,4-bk inr,off,plggd away mid

VILLAGE REBEL - back from position at dispatch. Driver S Abernethy was issued with a warning.

3rd pegs,4-bk,prkd bell,bttld away

VILLAGE REBEL - Driver S Abernethy was questioned regarding a possible breach of the Push Out Rule approaching the 1000m where MIKI SHAN appeared to be forced to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Mr Abernethy, Stewards took the matter no further.

Wd,up prkd 1800,bttld away soundly

LADY OF THE LIGHT - raced wide early.

Prkd,ld 1850,dictated,collared late

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1500,ld 150m,cght

Wd,up prkd the trip,stuck on well

8th inr,5-bk bell,4-bk,sound on inr

Wd,up prkd 1200,stuck to task well

LADY OF THE LIGHT - raced wide early.

Sped to ld,softened up,hdd 600,wknd

Prkd,urged to ld 1800,hdd 175,stuck

LADY OF THE LIGHT - broke briefly shortly after the start.

4th,3-bk inr,trld top,thru,fght on

3-5bk inr,6bk 1900,buried,1-paced

MACH SHARD - held up early in the run home.

Chkd,8th,5bk inr,held up,tight inr

MACH SHARD - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Held up throughout the run home. Stewards questioned driver Z Butcher regarding the start with Mr Butcher confirming he had not been denied a fair start.

Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1250,waitd,honest

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,off,honest wd

MACH SHARD - broke briefly at the start.

Rear inr,off,wd cvr,4th top,fght on

MACH SHARD - connections advised the gelding cast its near fore shoe in the running.

7th inr,off,wd rear top,made ground

Brk,6th inr,off,brk 400m,no hope

MACH SHARD - broke at the start but soon settled. Broke near the 400m after striking the sulky wheel of SELF ASSURED losing all chance. Junior Driver C Hackett (assisted by J Dunn) admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Hackett's driver's licence from conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 20 June 2024 (4 days).

3-bk otr,wd 600,loomed top,too game