Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Ld out,controlled terms,had enough

JASINOVA - Driver L Chin reported that he had been unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

4th inr,4bk,prkd 1150,ld 150,cut bk

Ld out,dictated terms,swamped 175m

JASINOVA - shifted out on straightening for the run home when Driver L Chin was unable to activate the removable deafeners when the cord became entangled. Dr Chin was reminded of his obligations to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course given similar circumstances and to report any gear malfunctions to Stewards as soon as practicable in the future. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.

7th otr,wd,prkd 1450,ld top,cut dwn

5th,5-bk inr,1x1 bell,off,fght well

Brk early,tacked on,rear inr,plggd

JASINOVA - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Brk start,tacked on,beat straggler

JASINOVA - re-handicapped to 20m following its win at Cambridge last Friday evening. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.

Prkd,trld 1900,3-bk,off,potent fin

5th inr,1x1,pshd wd 700,no late zip

JASINOVA - required assistance from an attendant in the pre-race formation. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

4th inr,3-bk,1x1 850,off,strong fin

JASINOVA - locked wheels briefly with an outside runner near the 950m.

Rough early,rear,5th,prkd 600,sound

HILLBILLY BLUES - had to be steadied entering the first turn and trotted roughly losing considerable ground.

Trld,off to ld 1700,dictated,too gd

HILLBILLY BLUES - Driver T Herlihy was questioned regarding the manner in which he shifted ground entering the first turn when improving away from the marker line which resulted in BRIENNE appearing to race wider on the track briefly. Mr Herlihy stated that he felt that he had commenced his outward shift prior to BRIENNE reaching the parked position and after viewing the replays Stewards took the matter no further on this occasion. Lay out throughout the run home despite the efforts of Mr Herlihy.

Rough & brk early,tailed off,done

HILLBILLY BLUES - trotted roughly shortly after the start then broke losing all chance.

Wd,1x1,wd,prkd 1050,ld top,cut down

Rough,7th,1x1,prkd,brk 900,no hope

HILLBILLY BLUES - trotted roughly rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner. Broke near the 900m losing its chance.

3rd,3-bk inr 1900,held up,bold,blkd

HILLBILLY BLUES - trotted roughly rounding the final turn. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home before being held up over the final 50m. When questioned regarding his decision not to shift out from a position three back on the markers near the 1300m prior to being covered by KEEP IT KLASSY Driver T Herlihy stated that he elected not to shift out at this stage as his runner was not handling the bends as he would have liked and felt that the gelding would have been left without cover for the remainder as the lead, which was being held by MAZEPPA, would not have been available.

4th,3-bk inr,prkd,ld,trld,stout inr

KEEP IT KLASSY - raced wider on the track briefly near the 1500m after HILLBILLY BLUES shifted ground outwards. It was established that Driver T Herlihy (HILLBILLY BLUES) had commenced his outward movement prior to KEEP IT KLASSY reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.

3rd,trld gap 1800,up prkd 450,smart

5th inr,1x1 1150,wd 300,strong bid

6th,5-bk inr,1x1 bell,2nd 400,slick

TRAVELIN SOLDIER - Driver T Herlihy reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

Soft trip mrks,of 200,too many guns

TRAVELIN SOLDIER - Driver T Herlihy reported that he had not activated the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

3rd,3-bk inr,off,wd 400,strng claim

BOSS JO - unable to hold the back of SUNNY ROBINSON near the 1200m which enabled TRAVELIN SOLDIER to shift out from the marker line to fill that position.

Brk badly start,tailed off,no hope

TRAVELIN SOLDIER - broke as the start was effected losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 950,rough,fght on

TRAVELIN SOLDIER - shifted out rounding the final turn and had to be corrected.

5th,1x1,prkd 1150,couldn't stick on

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

ROMEO FOXTROT - lay outwards near the 150m hampering KAIPAKI JACK momentarily despite the efforts of Driver Z Butcher.

Wd,prkd the majority,ld top,staunch

Trld,3-bk 1900,off,stout effort mid

5th,4bk inr,prkd 1400,trld,brk 250m

KAIPAKI JACK - broke near the 250m losing its chance.

Prkd,ld,3-bk 800,faled to stick on

KAIPAKI JACK - shifted outwards when leading approaching the 1700m after shying away from several members of the Electrician's staff who were attending to the starting mechanism on the infield. The club undertook to address this incident so a repeat does not occur. Weakened in the run home.

3rd inr,3-bk,1x1,prkd 800,ld,too gd

6th otr,1x1 1500,3-bk,brk 7th 400m

CON GRAZIA LOVE - broke passing the 400m losing all chance.

Ld,attckd,trld,off,ld 1650,hdd 400m

CON GRAZIA LOVE - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final turn. Driver M McKendry admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip on one occasion free of the rein on the final turn. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McKendry's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 27 January 2025 (3 days).

9th otr,5-bk,wdst tn,bold,flat tyre

CON GRAZIA LOVE - contacted the sulky wheel of FEARLESS near the 300m after there was an easing of the pace which resulted in the tyre being punctured and coming off the rim. A protest was lodged under Rule 869A(2) by connections of FEARLESS placed 4th against 3rd placing being awarded to CON GRAZIA LOVE (M McKendry) on the grounds of alleged interference in this incident. After hearing the relative evidence and viewing the replays the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Stewards took no action against Driver M McKendry in this incident due to the easing of the pace simultaneously to his move outwards.

Wd,rolled to ld 1100,swamped 150m

CON GRAZIA LOVE - lay outwards throughout the run home.

Ld out,trld 2450,off,pounced,nutted

6th,6-bk inr,off,wd cvr,cut ldr bk

Trld,3-bk 1750,held up,stout on inr

CON GRAZIA LOVE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6th inr,prkd 1700,3-bk,wd 600,faded

CON GRAZIA LOVE - Driver M McKendry was shown the replay and reminded of his obligations in relation to the manner in which he drove racing down the back straight the last time and rounding the final turn when to the outside of SOUTHERN DIAMOND.

4th,3-bk inr 2300,plggd away in gap

TAYLAD TO USE - lay in rounding the turns.

6th otr,4-bk,3-bk inr,off,bttld on

Wd,4th inr,1x1,trld 400,off,strong

10th otr,3-bk,wd 1100,1x1 750,stout

TAYLAD TO USE - lay in when attempting to improve three wide near the 900m. Lay in early in the run home when being shifted wider to secure clear running.

6th,rear inr,off,wd cvr,closed hard

TAYLAD TO USE - lay inwards rounding the final bend.

5th inr,4-bk 1100,whacked away mrks

TAYLAD TO USE - lay inwards and contacted a track marker near the 250m. Held up early stages of the run home.

5th inr,5-bk,1x1 bell,off,too slick

5th,4-bk inr.5-bk,brk 1500m,done

TAYLAD TO USE - raced keenly before breaking near the 1500m losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Brk early,4th inr,4-bk 1700,steady

A false start was declared after the front barrier strand failed to clear TAYLAD TO USE.

Into trail early,1x1 400,off,stout

7th inr,off,wd cvr 300,over the top

The start was briefly delayed due to WALKINONSUNSHINE requiring attention from the farrier.

5th,5-bk inr,1x1,prkd 700,outkicked

WALKINONSUNSHINE - pre-race warmed.

6bk otr,3-4wd,3wd postd,gone 900

WALKINONSUNSHINE - raced wide near the 1500m. Stewards questioned driver Z Butcher in relation to a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule. After hearing from Mr Butcher and viewing the films Stewards were satisfied FORGIVENESS (B Butt) had commenced his shift outwards prior to WALKINONSUNSHINE reaching his sulky wheel and that Mr Butcher had elected to take his runner forward and had raced wide thereafter. Weakened passing the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Slow,last,3w drag,no progress,batld

Brk at start,never a hope after

WALKINONSUNSHINE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

6th,led 2000,joind trn,folded up

WALKINONSUNSHINE - trainer T Bagrie was issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify the mare would race with half hopples. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Slow,brk 2500,never close after

WALKINONSUNSHINE - broke after 100m losing all chance.