Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Prkd,cvr 1400,fght solidly thru mid

BILLY THE KID - pre-race warmed. Trainer J Young was warned for presenting the gelding with removable deafeners which had not been notified with this gear being removed prior to the start.

Wd,up prkd 1750,unable to stick on

BILLY THE KID - raced wide early. Weakened in the run home.

Sped to ld,set terms,mastered late

Eased,wd rear 600,chkd,wdr,bold bid

BILLY THE KID - raced four wide with cover from the 600m.

Straight to ld,dictated,cut bk 100m

Ld out,3-bk 1650,failed to run on

BILLY THE KID - the figure eight became loose during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in satisfactory condition.

5th otr,left prkd 1400,cvr 600,wknd

BILLY THE KID - when questioned regarding the performance Driver S Thornley stated that when left in the open outside the leader from the 1400m had taken its toll.

Cut breeze thru'out,couldn't stick

Prkd,cvr 1250,unable to quicken up

9th otr,wd 1700,prkd,ld 150,cut dwn

Sped to ld,set terms,eyed tn,cut bk

AMAZING CAPTAIN - lay in contacting track markers near the 300m.

Ld out,trld 1850,held up,stout inr

AMAZING CAPTAIN - held up rounding the final turn.

3 & 4-bk otr, wd cvr bell,3-bk,chkd

AMAZING CAPTAIN - checked by a breaking runner near the 300m losing its chance.

4th inr,3-bk,off 900,no final punch

Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght solidly

Eased,8th otr,wd 800,wd cvr,no bite

AMAZING CAPTAIN Co-Trainers S & A Telfer were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for the late notification of drivers for this filly and ALWAYS B MAGIC.

Trld,off,ld 1700,dictated,too tough

5th inr,3-bk bell,off,bold late mid

5th inr,3-bk 1800,held up,off,stout

Chkd/brk,7th gap,wd,prkd,ld,hdd,fdd

MR MIKI - checked and broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.

Rough early,broken gear,pulled up

MR MIKI - broke shortly after the start due to a hopple connecting strap breaking and hampered an outside runner before being retired from the event. This gear was examined and found to have been in satisfactory condition with trainer B Laidlaw deemed not to be at fault.

8th otr,wd,prkd 1450,outfinished

MR MIKI - Trainer B Laidlaw was warned for the late notification that the gelding would be racing with fixed deafeners.

Rough early in rear,tailed off,done

MR MIKI - paced roughly and stumbled passing the 1900m losing its chance. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.

Brk,rear inr,1x1,3rd tn,stout(prom)

HES NOT THAT INTO U - shied and broke just short of the winning post. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards lodged a protest against 1st placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging this runner was in a break as it reached the finish line and was lapped by MR MIKI. After viewing the replays trainer/driver T Herlihy did not contest the protest and HES NOT THAT INTO U was relegated to 2nd placing by Stewards.

5th inr,5-bk,1x1 bell,off top,stout

MR MIKI - lay inwards striking track markers near the 1250m.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 450,brk,gone

MR MIKI - paced roughly then broke near the 350m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Eased,rear thru'out,never fired up

TASI AHNAU - lay in contacting track markers near the 300m. Weakened in the run home.

8th otr,wd cvr 700,posted,wknd out

1x1,3-bk 1500,held up top,solid mid

1x1,3-bk bell,ran on soundly in mid

CAPTAIN KOBE - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1700m when this runner raced wider on the track after shifting out off the back of TASI AHNAU. It was established that TASI AHNAU had shifted up the track when being steadied near the 1750m prior to CAPTAIN KOBE reaching its sulky wheel. These two runners then locked wheels briefly approaching the 1500m.

Ld out,trld 1800,flat 450,drppd out

TASI AHNAU - weakened approaching the 400m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

Soft trip mrks,flat 700,dropped out

TASI AHNAU - weakened rounding the final turn.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr top,bttld

5bk inr,under urgings 800,gone

TASI AHNAU - weakened from the 900m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.

4th inr,4-bk,prkd bell,wilted out

FIFTH AND FINAL - weakened late in the run home.

8th otr,wd cvr rear,wdr,no pick-up

FIFTH AND FINAL - raced four wide from the 600m. Weakened in the run home.

4 & 5-bk mrks,4-bk 800,bttld away

Wd,6th otr,1x1,wd 450,closed hard

ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - broke near the 400m after contacting the sulky of FIFTH AND FINAL, which shifted out from the running line, losing its chance and was retired from the event. Stewards held an investigation into this incident. After hearing evidence from Junior Driver F Schumacher (ALWAYS B AN ANGEL) who declined the assistance of a senior driver, Junior Driver J Dunn (FIFTH AND FINAL) assisted by R Lawson and viewing the replays it was established that Mr Dunn had conducted his outward movement in a gradual and acceptable manner. However ALWAYS B AN ANGEL had thrown wide with its near hind outside its sulky confines contributing to the contact being made. Given the circumstances Stewards took the matter no further. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the left hind which was treated.

Gun run mrks,flat 400,couldn't lift

FIFTH AND FINAL - weakened late in the run home.

Ld,brk,trld,3-bk 1800,prkd 1050,fdd

FIFTH AND FINAL - broke briefly approaching the winning post the first time.

Wd,up prkd 1700,bttld on,outkicked

FIFTH AND FINAL - raced wide early.

Prkd,3-bk inr prkd 1700,cvr,wd,fair

5th,5-bk inr,held up rear,beat slws

FIFTH AND FINAL - held up throughout the run home.

Wd,up prkd 1400,chall top,too tough

Soon ld,dictated terms,cght shadows

Eased,rear inr,3-bk,off,plggd away

Eased,rear inr,1x1 750,whacked away

JOHNNY LINCOLN - back from position at the start. Driver M McKendry was issued a warning. Lay inwards throughout the run home and was unable to be fully driven out.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd,prkd,cvr,fght

JOHNNY LINCOLN - over-raced early stages.

Tardy,10th otr,wd cvr rear,no punch

JOHNNY LINCOLN - back from position at dispatch despite the efforts of Driver M McKendry. A warning was placed on the colt's barrier manners.

10th inr,4-bk bell,held up,bttld on

JOHNNY LINCOLN - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly near the 200m and was then held up early in the run home.

5th otr,shffld,wd cvr rear,wdr,wknd

JOHNNY LINCOLN - raced fiercely middle stages. Became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of EVERNDEN passing the 800m and paced roughly for several strides before being taken out four wide for safety reasons. Hung inwards final bend when weakening. A warning was placed on the racing record of the colt.

Speared to ld,set terms,nailed post

Held ld,allowed terms,cut dwn 100m

Wd,prkd,cvr 1050,off,closed stoutly

Straight to ld,got terms,not tested

1x1,wd,prkd bell,ld 200,reeled in

11th,5-bk inr,4-bk,held up,bttld on

DOUBLE PARKED - required assistance from an attendant when becoming fractious prior to commencing the score up. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Raced in restricted room early in the run home.

Held ld,dictated terms,held bravely

3rd inr,4-bk 1550,off,rear,bttld on

DOUBLE PARKED - slow to leave the pre-race formation but was in position at the candy pole. Lay outwards on several occasions throughout.

Into trail early,thru,did best late

5th otr,1x1,prkd 1150,chall,outfin

Left prkd the majority,gallant bid

Wd,prkd,ld 1650,dictated,eyed,tough

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - lay outwards rounding the final bend.

3rd,prkd,trld,brk 1250m,out of play

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - broke near the 1300m with trailing runners having to take evasive action and lost all chance. An investigation was held into this incident and it was established that PRINCESS OF SAVOY had galloped after contacting the sulky wheel of WORDS with its near hind when both runners shifted ground marginally. Given the circumstances Stewards took the matter no further.

Wd,prkd 1600,cvr 950,off,fght well

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - raced wide early and middle stages.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1600,eyed,run down

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - raced wide early. Lay out leaving the final turn despite the efforts of Driver T Cameron. When questioned regarding the performance Mr T Cameron advised that the early effort may of taken its toll.

Blew the score-up,took no part

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd top,flew late

PRINCESS OF SAVOY - paced roughly shortly after the start. Lay inwards for a distance passing the 900m.

3rd inr,3-bk bell,closed boldly inr

1x1,3-bk 1600,wd 500,chall,thwarted

Wd,4-bk otr,wd 500,chkd,no late zip

DAVE DULEY - checked by a breaking runner near the 400m losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn stated that after having gone back from the wide draw that the race had not been run to suit with the strong tempo before receiving the check on the final turn.

6th otr,1x1 1150,prkd,trld 700,bold

Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd 400,bold fin

DAVE DULEY - Co-Trainers R & J Dunn were warned for the late notification of Driver P Ferguson.

4th,3-bk inr 1800,off,bttld solidly

Soft trip mrks,thru,fght on stoutly

3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,sound wd

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

3rd,3-bk inr 1300,whacked away mrks

Wd,1x1,prkd 1850,bttld away in gap