Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Lobbed trail,thru,chased boldly inr

ALWAYS FLYIN - driver J Stormont was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

7th pegs,4-bk 1850,fght inr,no gaps

ALWAYS FLYIN - held up for clear racing room throughout the concluding stages of the run home.

3 & 4-bk mrks,3-bk bell,off,no bite

Ld out,softened up,hdd 550m,no more

Eased,rear otr,3bk,wd cvr 350,solid

Trld out,4-bk 1450,fght solidly gap

5th inr,4-bk 1600,off,bttld away wd

ALWAYS FLYIN - hung inwards and contacted track markers near the 1250m.

Ld out,3-bk 1400,fght solidly mrks

Prkd,cvr 1200,wd 300,pounced,nailed

Wd,prkd 2150,cvr 1200,no final dash

LINCOLN WAVE - raced wide early.

Wd,made ld 1600,dictated,run down

Wd,prkd,trld 1300,thru,best late in

LINCOLN WAVE - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.

Made ld,dictated terms,too polished

Ld out,trld 1750,thru,bttld solidly

LINCOLN WAVE - raced inside the final track marker. Driver T Herlihy was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice.

7th otr,3-bk 1800,plggd away in gap

LINCOLN WAVE - a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer's request revealed no findings of significance on endoscopy.

Brk,rear inr,off,3 & 4w 300,kept on

UPSTAGE - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

4 & 5-bk otr,wd cvr 500,4w,powerful

10th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 800,ran on wdr

UPSTAGE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn stated he was satisfied with the effort after the gelding had raced three wide with cover from the 800m.

5th otr,3-bk,3 & 4w 400,punishing

Eased,4-bk otr,wd cvr 850,prkd,game

Prkd,4-bk inr,prkd 1750,jostled,ezy

Wd,up prkd 1200,fght well to line

Straight to ld,dictated,unrelenting

SOCIAL DISTANCING - shifted inwards approaching the first bend, crowding MUCHACHO (H Orange), which was forced down onto track markers and had to be restrained. Junior Driver C Hackett, assisted by M Wallis, admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) for driving carelessly by shifting inwards near the first bend when not sufficiently clear to do so and after viewing the replays and considering submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

Wd cvr,prkd,into ld 1050,too gritty

SOCIAL DISTANCING - raced wide early before crossing to the parked position near the 1550m.

Trld,3-bk,up prkd bell,stuck gamely

SOCIAL DISTANCING - over-raced middle stages. Placed in restricted room by an outside runner entering the first turn and paced roughly for several strides.

Prkd,cvr 1300,off,held up,strong wd

3rd,prkd 1750,trld 700,4th tn,sound

Wd,prkd,into ld 1550,tckld,hdd,fght

SOCIAL DISTANCING - raced wide early. Paced roughly leaving the final bend and early in the run home.

Speared to ld,set terms,unrelenting

SOCIAL DISTANCING - lay outwards throughout the run home having to be corrected by driver C Hackett.

Eased,wd rear 700,wdr,closed boldly

SOCIAL DISTANCING - trainer A Stuart was issued a warning for being late to notify driver C Hackett. Raced four wide from the 600m.

Tardy,5th otr,3-bk,angled wd,useful

SOCIAL DISTANCING - broke early in the score up and was back from position at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Paced roughly rounding the final turn.

Prkd,into ld 2100,hdd 175,fght well

5th,prkd 1500,askd tn,kept trying

Ld out,trld 1000,flat 400,faded out

4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd,askd,bravest 50

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - driver B Butt admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.

3wd,lead bid,prkd,1x1 tn,fght well

3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,flew mid

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - lay inwards racing into the first bend striking track markers and paced roughly. Held up by a weakening runner final bend. Again held up middle stages of the run home.

3rd,up,led 1250,kicked,comfy

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - began awkwardly.

Wd,6-7-6bk otr,wd rear 400,wiltd

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - raced wide early. Had to be steadied near the 2100m when there was an easing of the pace. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Weakened early in the run home. Driver J Dunn accidentally dropped his whip near the 100m.

3wd,prkd-3bk otr,no gaps str,forgiv

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.

1x1,3-bk 1150,wd 800,posted,no more

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER - co-trainers A & L Neal were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify driver T Mitchell. Raced wide without cover from the 800m. Weakened in the run home.

Ld out,trld 1800,thru,bold fin mrks

FINAL CHANGE - lay inwards rounding the first bend contacting a track marker. Lay inwards late in the run home contacting the final track marker prior to the finish.

6th otr,1x1 1800,wd 400,fght in gap

Eased,rear inr,held up,ran on,blkd

FINAL CHANGE - held up over the final 150m when unable to secure clear running.

6th otr,prkd,cvr 1700,wd,strong bid

Brk,ld,trld 1800,off,ld 1200,cut bk

Eased,wd rear 1300,prkd,ld 100,cght

Ld out,trld 1450,held up,thru,stout

4th inr,4-bk,3-bk,bold bid on mrks

6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 500,5w,up post

Eased,wd cvr rear 1050,no final zip

Brk early,prkd,ld 1800,cght shadows

TWISTA - broke shortly after the start losing ground.

8th otr,wd cvr 600,wdr top,bold fin

7th otr,4-bk 1400,wdst top,bttld on

TWISTA - when questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn stated that after going back early he had then failed to get into the race as he had hoped given the strong tempo set throughout.

3rd,left prkd,cvr 1100,wd 550,tried

TWISTA - pre-race warmed.

Trppd wd the trip,peaked 3rd,wilted

TWISTA - raced wide early after unsuccessfully contesting for a position in the running line with YOU LITTLE BEAUTY. Was then obliged to remain wide without cover when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by VILLAGE REBEL. Weakened rounding the final turn.

Brk,trld,3-bk,prkd 700,bttld away

TWISTA - slow to begin.

6th inr,6-bk,off,1x1,wd,too strong

1x1,left prkd 1800,ld 50m,too tough

5th,1x1,3-bk,wd cvr tn,over the top

4th inr,4-bk 1800,prkd 1150,fght on

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - fractious prior to the start.

3-bk otr,wd top,ran home nicely

Eased,10th otr,wd,prkd,outfinished

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - placed in restricted room late in the run home when an outside runner lay inwards.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,fght on bravely

Eased,left prkd,cvr bell,off,strong

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - over-raced briefly middle stages.

7th inr,5-bk,off,wd 600,no late zip

Eased,9th.wd cvr 1150,postd 900,fdd

SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - raced wide from the 1150m.

Tardy,rear,3-bk inr,off,fght on inr

MELTON MOGUL - out of position at the start. Driver A Poutama was issued a warning.

5th inr,off,wd,prkd,ld 1100,cut dwn

5th inr,3-bk,held up,bold fin mrks

4th,3-bk inr 2300,thru,stout effort

Brk,5th inr,prkd 1700,fght on well

MELTON MOGUL - broke at the start losing ground.

3rd inr,3-bk,off,ld 1200,too gritty

3rd inr,prkd 1000,cvr 300,best late

Wd,prkd,ld 1500,held on tenaciously

1x1,wd 1150,posted,chkd 2nd tn,game

MELTON MOGUL - raced wide without cover from the 1150m. Locked sulky wheels for a distance with an inside runner from near the 600m.

Ld out,dictated terms,too tenacious

MELTON MOGUL - slightly shifted up the track over the concluding stages.

Flew tapes to ld,trld 2100,bold inr

5th,3bk inr 1800,carted,wdst,useful

MHAI SURFER GIRL - pre-race warmed.

Gun run mrks,thru,bttld away in gap

Eased,8th inr,off 750,6th tn,ran on

3bk otr,4bk 1200,off,held up,good

BEACH DAY - shifted outwards near the 100m checking MHAI SURFER GIRL. Driver M Hurrell admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hurrell's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 February up to and including 22 February 2026 (3 days).

3-6bk otr,3wd 900-tn,fght,wilted

MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide without cover from the 1000m.

7th otr,wd 1600,prkd,tenacious bid

MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide early.

Ld out,trld 1050,thru,bold bid mrks

Wd,3-bk inr 1600,held up,ran on gap

MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.

5th,5-bk inr,1x1 bell,wd tn,up post

LITTLE SPIKE - fractious prior to the start

9th otr,4-bk,wd,prkd bell,cvr,plggd

LITTLE SPIKE - fractious prior to the start. The off side shortener cord became entangled after it was activated. When questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy advised he was satisfied with the performance given the tempo of the race.

8th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 550,ran on wdst

LITTLE SPIKE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy advised that he had not received a trail into the race as he had hoped but was satisfied with the manner in which the gelding made up ground in the run home after having to improve wide on the final turn.

7th inr,5-bk,off,wdst top,made grnd

5th inr,3-bk 1300,off,tidy thru mid

LITTLE SPIKE - commenced to shift out from the marker line near the 250m but was then corrected with an outside runner being momentarily hampered.

5th otr,prkd,cvr 1300,angled,stout

3rd inr,3-bk,off,wd top,bttld away

Brk,4th inr,4-bk,off,bttld away mid

LITTLE SPIKE - fractious prior to the start. Broke briefly at the start.

6-5bk otr,4-5wd cvr tn,soared,just