Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Eased,4-bk inr,unable to quicken up

BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened late in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,3-bk,off,wdst,no zip

BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance Driver D Grundmann could offer no tangible reason for the disappointing run.

8th otr,5-bk,4-bk inr 600,beat slws

BENJAMIN BUTTON - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer S Abernethy advised that the gelding had proved to be disappointing on occasions previously when failing to give of its best if overly restrained during the running and felt that this may have been the case travelling down the back straight the final time when racing keenly. Mr Abernethy further explained that as previously advised to Stewards this runner needed things to go his way during the running to perform up to its best and this had not occurred from the wide draw in tonight's event . Stewards noted Mr Abernethy's comments.

6th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr top,lethal

BENJAMIN BUTTON - paced roughly for a stride near the 250m after contacting and puncturing the sulky wheel of CHEER ME ON. Junior Driver D Grundmann, assisted by J Abernethy, admitted a charge under 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Grundmann's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 6 September 2024 (3 days).

Trld,3-bk 1750,off,sound effort mid

5th inr,4-bk,held up,off,no pick-up

BENJAMIN BUTTON - hampered by a weakening runner final turn. Junior Driver D Grundmann (assisted by J Abernethy) admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when contacting and puncturing the sulky wheel of CRISTIANO BUCCINI near the 450m. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.

Chkd,8th otr,5bk,wd 800,4w,no punch

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - checked by a breaking runner in the early stages losing ground. Raced four wide from the 600m.

Cght wd,up prkd bell,fght on gamely

Eased,wd cvr rear 1200,wdst,fght on

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - raced wide with cover from the 1200m. Driver M McKendry reported that he was unable to activate the deafeners due to the cord breaking.

Eased,rear inr,off 800,wd tn,strong

6th inr,off,wd cvr rear,wdst,too gd

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - raced wide with cover from 1200m.

Brk early 4th,tailed off,not a hope

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - Trainer R Green was warned for presenting the colt with removable deafeners that were not notified. Broke briefly in the score up but was in position at dispatch. Broke again approaching the 1400m checking a trailing runner and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the colt's racing manners. Mr Green advised that this runner would be gelded and turned out for a spell.

Sped to ld,tckld 125,flat tyre,game

MACK PACK - Driver L Hollis reported that a sulky tyre deflated during the running.

Eased,rear otr,4-bk,wd cvr,no punch

5th inr,3-bk bell,no gaps,had more

MACK PACK - held up for clear running until late in the run home.

Wd,up prkd,cvr 1600,off,bttld away

Across to trail early,outkicked inr

Ld,trld,3-bk bell,off,blkd,sound wd

MCKENDRICK - held up final turn and early stages of the run home with Driver H Orange not activating the sliding blinds as a result.

Prkd,3-bk inr 1350,bold fin on mrks

Eased,wd cvr rear 500,useful wdst

MCKENDRICK - lost ground entering the back straight the final time when at the rear before recovering to improve three wide with cover rounding the final turn.

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

3 & 4-bk mrks,off 400,held up,stout

Into trail early,off top,bttld away

6th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr,stout wdst

RUNKLE CRUNCH - lay out and paced roughly over the concluding stages.

Eased,rear otr,beat straggler mrks

Soft trip mrks,thru,did best on inr

RUNKLE CRUNCH - lay out over the early stages and briefly raced in restricted room entering the first turn.

4th,4bk inr,off,3-bk,wd,rough,sound

RUNKLE CRUNCH - back marginally from position at the start. Paced roughly in the run home. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had maintained its correct gait at the winning post.

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.

Eased,wd rear 600,pshd wdr,brk 3rd

INVISIBLE - hampered near the 500m. Broke near the 400m checking trailing runners and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

3rd,1x1,3-bk,wd 400,failed to spark

INVISIBLE - when questioned regarding the performance connections advised that they were disappointed with the gelding's run and will be having blood tests taken in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results.

8th otr,wd cvr rear 600,wdst,potent

1x1,3-bk 1050,3 & 4w 400,best late