Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Ld,trld,off,ld bell,dictated,too gd

CAPTAINS SECRET - Driver J MacDonald dropped his right foot from the sulky footrest on several occasions early in the run home when activating gear.

3rd,trld 1350,thru lane,tried hard

Ld out,trld 1700,failed to stick on

CAPTAINS SECRET - lay inwards early in the run home striking track markers. When questioned regarding the performance driver A Poutama advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Eased,7th inr,3bk,blkd,stout,no gap

CAPTAINS SECRET - held up early stages of the run home. Placed in restricted room when horses either side shifted ground over the concluding stages.

Sped to ld,brk,rear otr,never fired

CAPTAINS SECRET - broke entering the first bend hampering trailing runners and galloped for a considerable distance before settling towards the rear. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners

5th inr,off,wd,prkd,cvr,wd 450,game

CAPTAINS SECRET - over-raced middle stages when being restrained to obtain cover.

4th,prkd,ld 1550,trld 1150,off,easy

CAPTAINS SECRET - raced erratically shortly after the start and shifted out briefly checking an outside runner. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

5th otr,3bk,wd cvr,brk,rear,4w,game

CAPTAINS SECRET - broke briefly near the 1600m.

Lost ld dig,prkd thru'out,fght well

CAPTAINS SECRET - lay out at various stages.

Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on stoutly

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,sound wd

DAVE DULEY - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.

3rd,3-bk inr 1300,whacked away mrks

Wd,1x1,prkd 1850,bttld away in gap

Led,trld,3bk 1850,held up tn-line

5th otr,prkd 2000,cvr 1050,no punch

4-3bk otr,well bk tn,imprvd in mid

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,askd,fair inr

5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn,imprvd wd

4th inr,off,wd cvr,prkd 1100,outfin

TYSON - raced wide middle stages before reaching the parked position near the 1100m.

6th inr,4-bk,3-bk,thru,closed well

TYSON - lay out late in the run home.

5th otr,1x1 bell,off,ran on stoutly

1x1,left prkd 1550,fght on bravely

Wd,prkd,ld,softened up,hdd 150,fght

TYSON - raced wide early.

5th inr,3-bk 1900,off,blkd,fght mid

TYSON - held up throughout the run home.

Wd,up prkd,lost ld dig,ld trn,stung

TYSON - raced wide early. Shifted out approaching the 1000m after being corrected when unsuccessfully attempting to obtain the lead.

7th otr,wd 1600,prkd bell,fght hard

TYSON - hampered by a breaking runner approaching the first turn.

6th otr,wd 1400,prkd,resolute claim

5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1600,ld 50m,tough

1x1,3-bk 1700,wd cvr top,stout fin

Made ld,dictated terms,too powerful

MEDIATOR - placed in restricted room entering the first bend striking track markers which resulted in MIKI MIRAGE being checked by a dislodged marker with that runner breaking and checking trailing runners.

Ld,trld 1800,held up,angled,bold wd

MEDIATOR - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Trld,3-bk,prkd,cvr 1150,off,fght on

3-bk mrks,off 400,closed stoutly wd

Trld,3-bk 1100,bttld nicely on mrks

MEDIATOR - hampered near the 1050m.

Gun run inr,off 150,joined ldr post

6th otr,1x1 1500,wd tn,over the top

Wd,1x1,3-bk 1750,wd cvr 450,stout

Eased,5-bk inr,off,fght nicely gap

Nice trip otr,peeled top,bttld well

5th inr,5-bk,off,keen,no pick-up wd

WALTZING WITH MIKI - over-raced early and middle stages.

4th,4bk inr,prkd 1550,ld 400,swampd

Eased,7th otr,3-bk,4w top,no pickup

WALTZING WITH MIKI - placed in restricted room near the 100m when runners on either side shifted ground.

6th otr,3-bk bell,off,up in shadows

WALTZING WITH MIKI - when questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer/Driver B Butcher stated the gelding had been racing without much luck in recent starts and had enjoyed a good run in tonight's event.

Eased,rear,5-bk inr,held up,bt slws

WALTZING WITH MIKI - lay in and contacted track markers with one marker being dislodged near the 1250m. Hampered by a weakening runner passing the 400m and paced roughly for several strides. Held up until early in the run home.

1x1,3-bk 1700,wd 1150,posted,folded

WALTZING WITH MIKI - hung inwards at various stages. Raced wide without cover from the 1100m. Weakened final bend.

Wd,3-bk otr 1700,wd cvr tn,bold fin

Tardy,3-bk inr,carted,rear,bt slows

SHAKE A LEG - broke in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

6th inr,shffld,off,couldnt come on

4bk otr,held up wd tn,crept closer

SHAKE A LEG - trainer S Reid was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified removable deafeners.

7th otr,4-bk,wd 600,fght on solidly

Up,ld,trld 1200,held up,off,fair

SHAKE A LEG - over-raced when being restrained near the 1200m and continued to over-race for a distance. Held up final bend.

8th otr,wd cvr,posted 550,outkicked

SHAKE A LEG - raced wide from the 800m.

6bk otr,up,prkd 650,ld 400,comfy

SHAKE A LEG - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Orange. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.

Into 1x1,4-bk 950,wd 450,bttld away

Wd,eased,3 & 4w cvr rear,sound gap

ARDEN'S MEMORY - co-trainers M & N Purdon were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify the mare would be racing with sliding blinds. Raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Held up rounding the final turn.

Chkd,7th inr,4-bk,off,wdst tn,slick

ARDEN'S MEMORY - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.

Lobd 1x1,out 400,solid bid

5-6bk inr,7bk otr,got going wd rear

3wd cvr,postd 1200,tiring by 500

ARDEN'S MEMORY - raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend.

Eased,5bk inr,4bk tn,held up,sound

ARDEN'S MEMORY - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home and lay in and struck a track marker near the 150m.

Cut breeze the trip,unable to stick

Chkd,wd,prkd 1600,cvr bell,wd,fght

MARGHERITA - hampered by a breaking runner first bend losing ground. Raced wide early.

Eased,rear otr,1x1,wd 450,stout fin

Eased,wdst rear top,closed nicely

6th otr,wd 1300,prkd,bttld on well

Ld out,attckd,trld 1400,thru,stout

Eased,wd cvr rear bell,5w,brk 250m

MARGHERITA - had to be steadied off the back of BARBAROSSA near the 1100m. Broke approaching the 250m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.

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.

Ld out,trld 1500,thru,pounced,slick

MICK KONSTANTIN - over-raced middle stages after surrendering the lead.

Soon ld,set terms,swamped 175m out

MICK KONSTANTIN - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver J Abernethy stated that the gelding felt lethargic early and could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Fired to ld,claimed top,fght gamely

MICK KONSTANTIN - paced roughly shortly after the start.

Wd,made ld,dictated,tckld,staunch