Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Sped to ld,allowed terms,too strong

Left prkd the trip,on retreat 500m

Prkd,cvr 1100,held up,ran on nicely

Straight to ld,got terms,too strong

Wd,prkd,cvr,prkd 1050,dropped away

CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT - lay inwards and raced roughly when racing wide in the early stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.

Soon ld,dictated terms,gathered in

Wd,eased,wd cvr 10th,bttld away wd

CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,outfinished

Sped to ld,set terms,sprinted clear

Wd cvr,up prkd 1600,flat top,wilted

MIKI'S MOMENT - over-raced middle stages when outside the leader. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner.

Trld,3-bk 1400,held up,not a hope

OHOKA ACHILLES - weakened rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner. Driver O Gillies reported that he sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running. Mr Gillies was spoken to advisedly regarding the manner in which he drove rounding the final bend when MIKI'S MOMENT became awkwardly placed close to his sulky.

5th otr,1x1 1600,wd 600,game effort

Eased,reaer,6-bk inr,failed to fire

MIKI'S MOMENT - weakened leaving the final turn.

Sped to ld,claimed 550,fght on well

MIKI'S MOMENT - lay outwards in the run home.

1x1,wd 950,eased,3-bk inr,no pickup

MIKI'S MOMENT - driver M Hay was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion near the 400m.

Won early ld duel,dictated,run dwn

1x1,4-bk 1300,wd 425,4w,bttld away

Trld,3-bk 1200,held up,off,late mid

HES NOT THAT INTO U - held up briefly early in the run home before shifting ground outwards to secure clear running.

10th otr,held up,useful late on inr

Wd,eased,6-bk otr,4w cvr,too strong

HES NOT THAT INTO U - raced four wide with cover from the 600m.

9th inr,5-bk bell,off,ran on in mid

3rd,3-bk inr,off,bold thru mid,blkd

HES NOT THAT INTO U - held up for clear racing room early stages of the run home and again over the final stages before being placed in restricted room and having to be restrained prior to the finish line.

3rd inr,3-bk 1900,off tn,up shadows

HES NOT THAT INTO U - lay inwards throughout the run home.

Wd cvr,up prkd 1500,beaten 450m out

HES NOT THAT INTO U - raced wide through the early stages. Weakened from the 450m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Cameron stated that although the gelding had done some work during the race in his opinion it may not have backed up from its run on the first day. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

5th,elft prkd 1800,cvr 1250,wd,fght

Trld,3-bk 1400,held up,plggd on inr

HEAVEN HIGH - near the 1000-metre mark, Driver O Gillies was required to adjust his helmet after RUSHKINOFF had raced in close proximity to the rear of his sulky. At that stage, Mr Gillies turned and directed comments towards Driver S Wigg. Stewards interviewed both Mr Gillies and Ms Wigg regarding the exchange. After considering the evidence of both drivers, together with their own observations. Stewards established that Mr Gillies had directed foul and offensive language towards Ms Wigg at this stage of the race. Subsequently, Mr Gillies admitted a charge under Rule 303(2) in that he misconducted himself and following submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

Wd,pshd to ld 1600,hdd 600,wknd out

TURN O THE TIDE - over-raced middle stages. Junior driver K Denifostova, assisted by T Herlihy, was issued a warning for the manner in which she drove near the 850m when attempting to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of RUSHKINOFF with MUCHACHO also being hampered when Miss Denifostova had attempted to correct her runner.

Trppd wd,eased,rear inr,not a hope

RUSHKINOFF - raced wide early and middle stages before being restrained to the rear near the 1300m. Weakened in the run home.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard

RUSHKINOFF - Driver S Wigg was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1700,hdd 200m,stuck

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght stoutly

Eased,4-bk inr,1x1,3-bk,wd 600,wknd

RUSHKINOFF - the off side saddle cloth number became detached during the running. Weakened in the run home. A post-race veterinary and endoscopy revealed no findings of significance.

Prkd,into ld 1500,dictated,too game

9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 850,wdr,no dash

MILLION DOLLAR CHIC - contacted and punctured the sulky tyre of RUSHKINOFF near the 1400m. Junior Driver W House, who declined the assistance of a senior, admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

4th inr,3-bk,prkd 1650,outfinished

Wd rear,up prkd,cvr 1300,wd,fght on

YANKEE FLYBYE - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 1500m.

Wd cvr,into ld 1100,held on bravely

1x1,chkd/brk,1x1,3bk,1x1,off,fin on

YANKEE FLYBYE - checked and broke entering the first turn hampering trailing runners but soon settled.

Prkd,cvr,prkd 1500,fght well in gap

YANKEE FLYBYE - unsuccessfully challenged for the lead briefly entering the front straight to receive the bell.

Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard

Eased,wd rear 650,wdst top,plggd on

YANKEE FLYBYE - locked wheels briefly with an inside runner passing the 200m.

5th inr,off,wd,prkd 750,chased best

Prkd,urged to ld 1600,held bravely

7th otr,3-bk bell,wd 450,ran on wdr

SRIRACHA - Driver M McKendry was issued a warning for half carting briefly down the back straight the final time.

Held ld,set terms,too many barrels

Made ld,dictated,gunned down late

7th inr,off,wd,prkd bell,outkicked

SRIRACHA - lay inwards in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver M McKendry.

Wd,3-bk otr,1x1 1500,wd 700,ld,cght

SRIRACHA - lay inwards rounding the final bend contacting track markers.

Thru prkd,cvr bell,held up,no dash

SRIRACHA - raced greenly shortly after the start becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of MIDNIGHT BETTY resulting in an inside runner being checked. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

Sped to to ld,set terms,chopped dwn

Sped to ld,dictated,never in doubt

Prkd,ld,trld 1500,thru,strong claim

Led,held ld,trld 1150,no kick inr

WAR CHIEF - lay inwards when weakening rounding the final bend striking a track marker. When questioned regarding the performance driver Z Butcher advised the gelding had worked too hard early which had taken its toll over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination and endoscopy at the request of connections detected a slow recovery and a degree of mucous in the trachea. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing next.

6th,prkd,3bk otr 1200,off,strong wd

WAR CHIEF - lay inwards late in the run home.

6th inr,prkd,1x1 1100,wd 500,too gd

13th otr,wd cvr 800,chkd,6w,belated

GEORGIE BEST - broke near the 1200m after briefly locking sulky stays with an inside runner after both horses shifted ground and was taken up the track before settling. Raced greenly approaching the 250m and shifted out briefly locking wheels with MOVE IT LOU, which was checked, with NYMBAL,CYCLONE REBEL, PRINCE LINCOLN and WAR CHIEF being hampered. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Driver S Abernethy advised that the colt had raced keenly after contacting its sulky wheel disc over the early stages.

Lost ld dig,cvr 1100,off,strong fin

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.

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,off,no late zip

Ld out,trld 1550,thru,pounced,slick

SPIRITED BELLE - Driver S Abernethy reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer M Collins stated that the mare was racing with notified gear changes after having recently rejoined his stable and had benefitted from an economical run.

Trppd wd on speed,beaten 800m,p/up

SPIRITED BELLE - raced wide without cover early and middle stages after unsuccessfully contesting for a position in the running line. Was then eased to the rear near the 800m before being retired from the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Blew the score-up,took no real part

SPIRITED BELLE - broke in the score-up and then attempted to dislodge driver S. Abernethy from the sulky. Continued to gallop for an extended period thereafter and took no competitive part in the event. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record.

Ld out,trld,3-bk 1000,lacked a kick

Sped to ld,3-bk 1400,off,sound mid

Wd,up prkd,cvr bell,plggd away gap

SPIRITED BELLE - raced wide in the early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 1500m.

Wd,found ld 1400,hdd 250,drppd out

SPIRITED BELLE - caretaker trainer J Abernethy was warned for not having the correct colours available. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Abernethy advised that he was not disappointed with the run given that the mare had been required to work to find the early lead.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1300,off,whacked away

3-bk mrks,off 500,wd top,strong fin

Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1150,fght mid,no gaps

BIG HERB - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.

Cght wd,1x1 1400,wd top,cut ldr dwn

BIG HERB - raced wide early and middle stages before securing a position in the running line near the 1400m.

Eased,rear inr,5-bk,chkd 400m,done

BIG HERB - hampered near the 400m by a weakening runner.

Prkd,cvr 1200,3-bk,5th top,bttld on

Eased,rear,1x1 1600,wd top,did best

BIG HERB - when questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer J Young advised that the gelding had benefited from an economical run and was racing in a smaller field than in its most recent starts. Mr Young further stated that, given these factors, he was not surprised by the gelding's improved performance.

11th otr,rear bell,made grnd on inr

BIG HERB - awkwardly placed close to the sulky wheel of CAPTAINS SECRET after contesting a position rounding the first bend. Stewards questioned junior driver J Dunn (assisted by T Cameron) who advised that after initially challenging for the position he had attempted to relieve the pressure however the gelding had begin to hang inwards. Notwithstanding this Mr Dunn was reminded of his obligations when contesting a position.

6th otr,1x1,prkd bell,bttld solidly

Eased,rear otr,bt straggler on mrks

8th otr,3-bk 1100,wd cvr 400,steady

GOTTA GO MIKI - slow early. Broke rounding the first bend when contesting for a position in the running line with SWEET MAGGIE MAE (K Denifostova), losing ground. After viewing the films and hearing from Driver L Hollis, Stewards established that Ms Denifostova was initially entitled to shift GOTTA GO MIKI down the track, however, SWEET MAGGIE MAE was soon after placed in restricted room to the inside of OLYMPIC KO (S Abernethy), which was hanging inwards, preventing SWEET MAGGIE MAE from relieving the pressure being applied to GOTTA GO MIKI. Given the circumstances, Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any horse or Driver and took the matter no further.

Trld,3-bk 1350,thru,stout along inr

6th pegs,4-bk 1500,failed to run on

SWEET MAGGIE MAE - weakened rounding the final turn and lay in contacting a track marker approaching the 250m.

Eased,8th otr,wd 500,bttld solidly

Gun run mkrs,thru lane,chased best

Brk,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,off,sound

SWEET MAGGIE MAE - broke at the start losing considerable ground.

Eased,4-bk inr,off,held up,no spark

SWEET MAGGIE MAE - weakened concluding stages.

6-5bk inr,buried tn,pluggd inr

SWEET MAGGIE MAE - held up final bend.

9th otr,wd cvr,prkd 1300,outkicked

Wd,8th otr,wd cvr bell,posted,bttld

MUCHACHO - raced wide early before being eased towards the rear. Became awkwardly placed to the sulky of DEBRIEF near the 1050m having to be strongly restrained and paced roughly with the trailing runner being checked. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Raced wide from the 1000m.

5th inr,3-bk,awkwd,off,beaten 750m

MUCHACHO - required assistance from an Attendant prior to the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Paced roughly and lost ground approaching the 1200m before having to be steadied when carried down into the passing lane after an outside runner shifted inwards near the 1150m. Locked wheels with an inside runner near the 750m losing ground. Driver J Dickie was warned for the manner in which he drove in this incident when not conceding his position earlier. Weakened leaving the final turn.

Rough,rear inr,off,wd 1200,wknd out

TURN O THE TIDE - over-raced middle stages. Junior driver K Denifostova, assisted by T Herlihy, was issued a warning for the manner in which she drove near the 850m when attempting to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of RUSHKINOFF with MUCHACHO also being hampered when Miss Denifostova had attempted to correct her runner.

Lobbed trail,rough 300,brk,no hope

MUCHACHO - crowded and forced to race inside track markers entering the first bend having to be checked by driver H Orange. Paced roughly then broke near the 250m shifting the gelding being shifted inside the marker line as a consequence losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

Wd,up prkd 1900,eyed ldr,ld tn,game

6th otr,wd 600,wdst top,ran on well

MUCHACHO - had to be steadied off the back of IT'S NOT KATHY approaching the 1000m resulting in trailing runners being briefly hampered. Lay in approaching the 300m and paced roughly losing ground.

3-bk mrks,1x1 1400,off,rough,too gd

MUCHACHO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m with Driver H Orange having to take evasive action which resulted in RASMUSSIN EFFECT racing wider briefly.