Auckland Trotting Club Inc

6th otr,3-bk,wd 600,4w,over the top

Brk run-up,imp to ld,trld,wknd out

SOUTH SIDE STORY - broke early in the score up and was back from position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Driver Z Butcher encountered considerable difficulty in restraining this runner to take a trail rounding the first turn and then again near the 1150m. When questioned Mr Butcher confirmed that this had taken its toll.

9th otr,5-bk 1500,6-bk,never in it

SECRETS ABOUND - paced roughly rounding the final bend losing ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Ld,trld 1850,keen,flat top,no dash

SECRETS ABOUND - over-raced middle stages. Weakened in the run home.

Cosy trip inr,thru,bttld on solidly

SECRETS ABOUND - lay inwards near the 300m contacting a track marker. Hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend. Again lay inwards over the concluding stages and raced over the final track marker despite the efforts of Driver A Poutama.

Ld out,trld bell,thru,fght well inr

SECRETS ABOUND - held up final bend.

Nice trip otr,whacked away thru mid

1x1,left prkd 1200,bttld on solidly

11th otr,wd cvr 600,plggd away gap

4 & 5-bk mrks,off,wd cvr,chkd,sound

SECRETS ABOUND - over-raced middle stages. Lay in contacting track markers near the 1200m. Checked by a breaking runner near the 400m losing ground when having to take evasive action.

Won early ld duel,dictated,too game

Wd,1x1,3-bk,chkd 800,3-bk,wd,strong

DOUBLE PARKED - required assistance from an Attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend. Driver T Cameron was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Made ld,trld 1900,thru,fght on mrks

Prkd,into ld 1450,chopped down 100m

Wd,pshd to ld 1150,collared 75m out

DOUBLE PARKED - required assistance from a Starting Attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

9th inr,5-bk bell,off,sound,no gaps

DOUBLE PARKED - had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the home straight.

Lost ld dig,3-bk inr 1400,off,solid

DOUBLE PARKED - unsuccessfully contested for the early lead. Held up final bend and early in the run home.

6th,6-bk inr,off,wd,prkd bell,tough

Eased,6th otr,4-bk,3-bk,wd top,tidy

DOUBLE PARKED - permission was granted for this runner to come to the mobile early after having become fractious when parading. The gelding then refused to follow the mobile in the initial stages of the score up with a false start being declared when it swung around getting a sulky shaft across its rump. Required assistance from an Attendant in the initial stages of the restart. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

4th,3-bk inr,prkd 1100,ld tn,cut bk

3 & 4-bk mrks,unable to quicken up

MANTRA - when questioned regarding the performance Driver M McKendry could offer no explanation for the disappointing run. Stewards will follow up with Trainer J Young in the coming days.

Trld,3-bk 1600,fght well along mrks

MANTRA - lay inwards rounding the final bend and raced inside and contacted track markers losing ground. Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not gained any advantage. Driver M McKendry advised that he did not activate the removable gear in consequence.

Sped to ld,collared 400,drppd away

MANTRA - paced roughly near the 1500m after a hopple middle carrier came adrift. Trainer J Young was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Weakened final turn hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Prkd,ld,trld,off,ld 1500,kicked clr

MANTRA - lay out racing through the straights and in particular in the run home despite the efforts of Driver M McKendry.

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,bt stragglers

The start was briefly delayed due to the overcheck on MANTRA requiring attention.

Eased,5-bk inr,off,rough,no pick-up

MANTRA - lay inwards and raced greenly over the early stages hampering an inside runner. Paced roughly entering and rounding the first bend. Held up early stages of the run home.

7th otr,1x1 1150,wd 500,plggd away

Eased,rear otr,wdst top,closed well

Across to trail early,off,too tough

3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,lacked dash

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - lay outwards for a distance shortly after the start. Raced keenly middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Driver T Herlihy reported that he had not activated the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

Trld,3-bk 1500,thru,fght on solidly

7th otr,3-bk,wd 850,flat top,wilted

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - raced wide without cover from the 900m. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn advised the gelding had hung badly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Eased,6th otr,1x1 bell,no final zip

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - lay in rounding the turns.

Ld out,trld 1100,thru,no final dash

7th otr,4-bk 1500,5-bk,plggd in gap

4th,4-bk inr,prkd 1400,outfinished

Wd rear,prkd 1500,ld 1200,reeled in

BARBAROSSA - paced roughly first bend then over-raced for a distance when racing wide. Lay inwards rounding the final bend.

5th inr,3-bk 2000,blkd,off,tidy mid

BARBAROSSA - begun awkwardly. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1600m. Held up early stages of the run home.

Trld,3-bk 1600,held up,fght on mrks

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

4th inr,off,into ld 1600,hdd,gritty

Eased,wd rear 1300,prkd,ld 800,cght

BARBAROSSA - over-raced early stages when being restrained to the rear and was then taken around to lead near the 850m.

Brk,6th otr,3-bk 1100,whacked away

BARBAROSSA - broke at the start losing ground.

Ld out,dictated terms,wouldn't quit

6th otr,1x1,3-bk,3 & 4w 400m,too gd

BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages and became awkwardly placed to the sulky of BET WEST placing Driver C Hackett at some disadvantage. Notwithstanding this Driver S Abernethy was spoken to advisedly for trailing too closely. Lay inwards leaving the final turn briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room.

Chkd early,wd rear 425m,strong bid

BENJAMIN BUTTON - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m losing ground.

Wd,eased,rear,5-bk inr,rear tn,done

BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened leaving the final turn.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard

BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages.

Ld,trld 1400,3bk,blkd,punishing mid

BENJAMIN BUTTON - held up until near the 100m with Driver K Coppins not activating the deafeners as a result.

8th,4-bk inr 1400,off,wd top,steady

BENJAMIN BUTTON - Trainer S Abernethy was warned for not having the correct colours available.

4th,4-bk inr 1750,off,sound in mid

4th inr,3-bk bell,carted,off,ran on

BENJAMIN BUTTON - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final turn.

Trld,off,ld,trld 1750,no final kick

BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened in the run home.

8th otr,5-bk,4-bk,held up,sound mid

BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home.

Slw,5th gap,1x1,wd 1100,posted,fdd

NELSON'S BOY - slow away and over the early stages. Raced wide from the 1100m. Weakened final turn.

6th inr,off,wd 6th top,whacked away

NELSON'S BOY - lay in rounding the turns and in particular the final turn.

5th inr,brk 1850,tailed off,no hope

NELSON'S BOY - broke near the 1850m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Driver C Hackett advised that one hopple shortener had failed to release.

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd top,late dig

NELSON'S BOY - lay in at various stages and in particular the run home.

Trld out,soon 4-bk,off,never clear

NELSON'S BOY - back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Slow early. Held up throughout the home straight when unable to secure clear running.

1x1,3-bk bell,wd 500,fght well wdst

8th otr,5-bk,wd 750,loomed top,easy

7th inr,3-bk bell,brk 300,out of it

NELSON'S BOY - broke rounding the final turn losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.