Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Trld,3-bk,prkd bell,fght on stoutly

8th,6-bk inr,prkd bell,outfinished

3rd inr,3-bk 1800,bttld solidly inr

Ld out then brk badly,out of action

HILLBILLY - broke entering the first bend losing all chance hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

Trld,3bk,trld 1700,held up,bold inr

HILLBILLY - held up final turn. Driver M McKendry was questioned regarding his apparent lack of vigour late in the run home. Mr McKendry stated that he was mindful that the two year old gelding which was having its 4th race day start had galloped rounding the final turn losing its chance at its previous start. As a result he had been reluctant to place this runner under additional pressure after having applied the whip on several occasions when improving in the passing lane inside the 100m. He further explained that he felt that HILLBILLY had been doing its best and would not have finished in a better position. After considering the matter and viewing the replays Mr McKendry's explanation was noted however he was reminded of his obligations to ensure that his runners are driven out to the end of the race where circumstances allow in the future.

Brk,8th gap,7th gap top,brk,no hope

HILLBILLY - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Trotted roughly rounding the final turn and broke near the 250m.

Brk,3rd inr,prkd,ld 1300,cut bk 100

Across to trail early,thru,stuck on

Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,run down

BUSY CANOODLING - lay in rounding the turns.

Soon ld,dictated,eyed top,fght hard

6th,prkd,ld,trld 1400,thru,bold fin

BUSY CANOODLING - trainer S McMullan was issued with a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified fixed deafeners.

6th,6-bk inr,1x1 900,3-bk,no dash

BUSY CANOODLING - slow to begin. Weakened in the run home.

Brk hopelessly early,out of action

BUSY CANOODLING - broke at the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.

Blew to bits early,tailed off,done

BUSY CANOODLING - pre-race warmed. Broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Stood down to complete one satisfactory standing start trial prior to resuming.

Brk early in rear couple,not a hope

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - broke entering the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

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

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - removed from the Unruly for future stands.

Brk early 8th,tacked on,brk 350 out

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - broke near the 1700m losing ground. Broke again near the 300m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

11th inr,off,wd 10th 800,useful mid

Brk early wd,tailed off,not a hope

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - broke entering the first bend losing all chance.

Detachd,5-6bk otr,brk 400,gone

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Soon prkd,3bk otr 900,off tn,honest

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - trotted roughly throughout the run home and was unable to be fully driven out with driver J Dunn advising he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Soon 4bk otr,brk 400,no hope

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

5th,prkd 1800,dug in,fght,peaked

Prkd,no cvr,ld bid,felt pinch str

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised the gelding had over-raced through the middle stages with the effort taking its toll.

4th inr,4-bk 1700,off,blkd,had more

REWIRI HILL - raced in restricted room rounding the final bend. Held up throughout the run home. Driver N Balle advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

5th,4-bk inr,1x1 bell,off,too slick

REWIRI HILL - Trainer D Balle was warned for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds.

Wd,into ld,3-bk 1400,tidy on mrks

Led thrghout,there 150,folded

Soon led,trail,3bk,gone 400

Soon led,clear thrghout,nabbd late

REWIRI HILL - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start. Trainer T Stratford was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the gelding with removable deafeners and not the notified fixed deafeners.

Brk,3bk otr-1x1,off tn,no dash

REWIRI HILL - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

1x1-3bk otr,shuffled,held up,sound

REWIRI HILL - held up in the middle stages of the run home.

Ld out,trld 1700,thru,did best mrks

Prkd,into ld 1600,collared 50m out

Crwdd,brk,6th inr,1x1,wd 400,stout

PAT YATES - crowded at the start and broke shortly after losing ground.

Wd,up prkd thru'out,flat 500,wilted

Brk,rear inr,off,wdst top,stout fin

TRIFOLIUM - broke at the start losing ground. Lay outwards rounding the final bend. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainers' request.

Brk start,7th in gap,never a danger

TRIFOLIUM - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Lay inwards near the 1000m striking a track marker and trailed the field thereafter.

5th,4-bk inr 1400,1x1 650,plggd wd

4th inr,3-bk 1500,fght soundly inr

Brk,9th gap 1800,never a live hope

TRIFOLIUM - broke at the start losing considerable ground and trailed the field.

Slow,5th inr,6-bk,6th gap,no pickup

TRIFOLIUM - broke early in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1450m.