Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Brk early,rear,4-bk inr,off,no dash

DEAR GOD - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Lay in near the 1250m contacting a track marker.

Ld out,trld 950,thru,fght on nicely

Ld out,dictated terms,cut bk 50 out

DEAR GOD - lay out near the 200m despite the efforts of Driver J Abernethy briefly hampering an outside runner.

Sped to ld,set terms,too many guns

DEAR GOD - lay out throughout the run home having to be straightened by Driver F Schumacher. Mr Schumacher was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.

Soft trip mrks,thru,bold fin on inr

DEAR GOD - lay in rounding the final bend contacting a track marker.

Sped to ld,trld 1600,thru,stout fin

Sped to ld,set terms,cut bk 100 out

Wd,prkd,into ld 1350,hdd tn,rallied

Ld untested,got terms,gunned down

6th inr,3-bk,1x1 700,off,no pick-up

MIKE ROSS - lay inwards entering the first bend simultaneously to DEAR GOD laying outwards with both runners having to be steadied and corrected by their drivers. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.

Left prkd,pressured ldr,chal,denied

KINGS WATCH - raced wide without cover from near the 1600m when unable to obtain the parked position which was being held by TYSON. Weakened from the 500m.

5th inr,off,wd 1400,posted,hung,fdd

TYSON - lay in when attempting to improve wide from the 1400m. Continued to lay in proving difficult for Driver M McKendry. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd 1550,ld 1050,cght

TYSON - lay in middle stages when racing outside the leader.

Wd,up prkd,hung,rallied gamely late

NEW KID IN TOWN - shifted out late in the run home locking wheels with TYSON. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld to enable Stewards to view the replay of the run home and to question Driver Z Butcher (TYSON) who advised that his runner had contributed to the incident by laying in. Stewards took the matter no further with 2nd placing being duly authorised.

Wd,up prkd,into ld 1350,held gamely

TYSON - raced wide early. Shifted out early in the run home but was corrected by Driver Z Butcher.

Wd,3-bk otr 1800,off,ran on solidly

TYSON - hung inwards in the run home when Driver Z Butcher unsuccessfully attempted to shift wider on the track resulting in the colt being held up for clear racing room.

Ld out,trld 1950,thru,stout on mrks

TYSON - lay in contacting a track marker final turn.

8th inr,4-bk,off,found line well wd

Eased,6th inr,off,1x1,3-bk,no punch

TYSON - lay in near the 1450m when improving three wide crowding an inside runner. Co-Trainer R Green reported that the colt had cast the near fore shoe during the running.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,fght well inr

Trld,3-bk 1050,held up,sound in mid

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

5th,1x1 1800,peeled tn,powerful fin

BIG HERB - lay in late in the run home. Authorisation of this runner's 1st placing was briefly withheld until it was established that the gelding had not contributed to NEW KID IN TOWN and TYSON locking wheels.

Ld out,trld 1350,thru lane,bold bid

Pshd along to ld,dictated,held firm

BIG HERB - lay in contacting a track marker near the 250m.

Fired to ld,attckd,trld 1600,chased

THE RASCAL - the murphy blind was removed prior to the start due to the colt failing to warm up favourably. Lay in and raced over a track marker near the 1250m. Authorisation of this runner's 3rd placing was withheld until Steward's viewed the replays and questioned Drivers P Ferguson (THE RASCAL) and M McKendry (BIG HERB) in relation to THE RASCAL contacting a track marker passing the 80m when looking for a run to the inside of BIG HERB. These two runners then locked wheels over the final 40m. After considering the matter Stewards were satisfied that THE RASCAL had not gained an advantage in this incident and gave all clear on the judge's placings. Mr Ferguson was issued a warning in relation to contacting the track marker.

Chkd,rear,4-bk inr,off,late dig mid

BIG HERB - hampered by a breaking runner entering the first bend.

4th inr,4-bk 1700,3-bk top,fght inr

Gun run mrks,thru,likely,thwarted

Made ld,trld 1650,3bk,flat tyre,fdd

KATAMA - Co-Trainers M & N Purdon were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the filly to race with blinds which had not been notified. Broke approaching the 2000m after contacting the sulky wheel of BIG HERB which was crossing to the lead, checking and hampering trailing runners before settling. An investigation was held into this incident and after hearing from Junior Driver B Wilkins (KATAMA), assisted by T Herlihy, Driver M McKendry(BIG HERB) and viewing the replays it was established that KATAMA had over-raced when being crossed by BIG HERB contacting that runner's sulky wheel despite the efforts of Ms Wilkins. Broke again near the 1200m hampering a trailing runner losing its chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormality. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

8th otr,4-bk,stout in mid,never clr

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - held up late in the run home.

5th otr,3-bk 950,wd cvr 700,no more

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - briefly locked stays with an outside runner near the 1200m. Weakened in the run home.

6th otr,1x1 1200,off,ran on stoutly

6th,3-bk inr 1600,off 450,stout wd

3-bk otr,shfld,4-bk inr,off,tidy wd

1x1,3bk 1850,4bk,3bk,chkd/brk,solid

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - checked by a breaking runner approaching the 400m and paced roughly losing ground.

5th,left prkd,lost ld dig,flat 400m

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - unsuccessfully challenged for the lead through the middle stages. Lay inwards rounding the bends. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance driver Z Butcher advised the gelding had hung throughout causing him difficulty and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Eased,wd cvr rear 800,plggd on mrks

Prkd,ld,trld 1200,off,sound in mid

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - over-raced middle stages.

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,closed well

3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1500,chall,gritty

Wd,prkd,into ld bell,kicked,too big

TWO JULES - raced wide early.

5th inr,4-bk 1600,off,1x1,wd,steady

TWO JULES - lay in rounding the final turn.

Eased,5-bk inr,6th tn,held up,solid

Brk,9th pegs gap,never a contender

TWO JULES - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Trainer R Anderson advised he will be restricting the mare to mobile starts in the immediate future and also adding hopple shorteners.

Fractious,5bk inr,brk 1300,battld

TWO JULES - shied and shifted inwards abruptly at the start checking inside runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1400m and broke losing ground.

Eased,3bk otr,thru mid tn,honest

TWO JULES - raced wide early.

Eased,rear otr,4-bk,off,tidy fin wd

TWO JULES - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Anderson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had to be steadied near the 1200m when there was a slight easing of the pace.

Speared to ld,set terms,cut bk 100m

Eased,rear inr,off,blkd,belated wd

SWEET MAGGIE MAE - held up final turn and until near the 100m.

Wd,eased,10th otr,wd rear 600,plggd

Speared across to ld,hdd top,wilted

SWEET MAGGIE MAE - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dickie advised the filly had been challenged for the lead through the middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

Fired to ld,set terms,too tenacious

SWEET MAGGIE MAE - lay inwards racing into the first bend briefly crowding an inside runner. Again lay inwards rounding the final bend.

Wd,up prkd 2300,fierce,pulled up

SWEET MAGGIE MAE - raced fiercely early and middle stages before being taken up the track and retired from the event near the 1400m. When questioned Driver J Dickie advised that the filly had commenced to choke down, so he took her clear of the field for safety reasons. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.

4w,pressed to ld 1500,too many guns

SWEET MAGGIE MAE - raced wide early and middle stages.

4th inr,4-bk,on retreat 450m out

DEBBIE LINCOLN - weakened final turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Eased,chkd,rear otr,failed to stick

DEBBIE LINCOLN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Weakened from the 700m. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

Eased,rear otr,never a serious hope

DEBBIE LINCOLN - weakened final turn.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1150,too tenacious

DEBBIE LINCOLN - raced wide early.

Left prkd throut,bttld away soundly

Eased,6th inr,1x1 1300,off,bold fin

Eased,wd cvr rear,prkd 800,ld,cght

KEVIN KLINE - over-raced middle stages. Contacted the sulky wheel of DEBBIE LINCOLN passing the 200m when insider runners shifted outwards.