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Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 1 August 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra Park
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Mulcay (Chairman), M Szukiel, C Lomey, O Westerlund
Veterinarian
Dr O M Glen
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General

General
Pre race blood testing was carried out.

Driving changes for the injured A Poutama and D Butcher were approved as per the Summary.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
J T BOE, SNOWY'S SUCCESS, BROOKSIDE GIRL, HAWKEYE PIERCE, CASTANA, JOHNNY LINCOLN, SANTAPAZIENZA
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 2T Macfarlane (PIRAYAS)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Race 3J Abernethy (MURTLE THE TURTLE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Exercise care when shifting ground 1000m.
Race 6M McKendry (CLOUDING OVER)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Epistaxis
Nil
Horse Action
Race 3MARY MAGDALENE - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
 J Stormont - Medical Certificate received
Driver Changes
Race 1J Dunn replaced D Butcher on J T BOE
 Injured
Race 3B Butcher replaced D Butcher on BROOKSIDE GIRL
Race 7P Ferguson replaced A Poutama on BRIENNE
 Injured
Late Scratchings
Race 6NEW KID IN TOWN - 8.08am - Vet's certificate provided
Race 7HAYLEY MHOR - 12-04pm - Vet's certificate provided
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 02/08/2025 until 06/08/2025 inclusive (5 days):
CAPTAINS SECRET, HOME GROWN GIRL, MEMORIES, VACATION, FATHER BARRY, LORD POPINJAY, NEW KID IN TOWN, HAYLEY MHOR

Race Comments

Race 1   BRIAN QUINN PARKING PERFECTION MOBILE PACE
GRAPHITE - lay in and contacted a track marker near the 250m.
TYSON - lay in middle stages when racing outside the leader.
BIG HERB - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
WALTZING WITH MIKI - had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.
J T BOE - paced roughly in the run home.
Race 2   CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS TROT
IM A ROCKSTAR - fractious prior to the start and stood on the mark when the barrier was released losing considerable ground. Lay in contacting a track marker entering the first turn. When questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett advised that losing the early ground and then racing without cover from near the 1300m had taken its toll.
PIRAYAS - lay in and contacted a track marker near the 1900m and then again rounding the final turn. Lay in and contacted a further track marker passing the 100m. Driver T Macfarlane was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner late in the run home.
REBEL CASTLETON - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having not raced for considerable period and was cleared to start. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Raced keenly middle stages.
MASS DISRUPTION - broke near the 1800m losing ground before settling at the rear. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
Race 3   CADUCEUS CLUB FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
GOTTA GO MIKI - raced four wide from the 600m.
MURTLE THE TURTLE - unsuccessfully contested for the early lead. Driver J Abernethy was warned for the manner in which he shifted ground approaching the 1000m which resulted in PRINCESS LISA being momentarily hampered. Weakened final turn and lay in contacting a track marker near the 250m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Mr Abernethy was issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(g) alleging that he drove in a manner which diminished his mare's chances of winning by persisting with a challenge for the lead over the initial 550m. The matter was opened and adjourned sine die by the Adjudicative Committee.
C U THERE - held up final turn.
SWEET MAGGIE MAE - held up final turn and until near the 100m.
MARY MAGDALENE - broke entering the first turn losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.
ALWAYS B AN ANGEL - held up early in the run home.
The Adjudicative Committee granted a further adjournment into the hearing to consider a charge under Rule 869(3)(g) against Driver J Abernethy (MURTLE THE TURTLE) at the request of Mr Abernethy until a date and time to be fixed after Stewards sought and were granted approval to amend the charge to one under Rule 868(2). The particulars of the charge being that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure his mare was given full opportunity to win the race or obtain the best possible position and/or finishing place by persisting with a challenge for the lead over the initial 550m which has resulted in his runner weakening on the final turn to finish in 9th place beaten 22 lengths.
Race 4   JOIN TAB RACING CLUB MOBILE PACE
ALWAYS FLYIN - the off side breastplate strap became detached during the running.
MINJEE - weakened in the run home. A post race endoscopic procedure revealed a respiratory infection which will be treated.
MIGHTY LOOEE - lay in rounding the final turn losing ground.
Race 5   LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT
BOSS JO - broke entering the first turn losing all chance.
SANINARMBRO - over-raced middle stages when leading.
FEARLESS - Trainer S Wigg advised Stewards on 25 July that the gelding has had its left knee treated since last racing. Broke near the 650m hampering trailing runners and lost all chance. Broke again passing the 150m.
BOLT FOR THE HILL - broke at the start losing all chance.
BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - held up final turn. When questioned regarding his decision to remain on the back of the leader SANINARMBRO approaching the 500m prior to having been covered by CASTANA, Junior Driver J Dunn (assisted by B Butcher) explained that SANINARMBRO appeared to be travelling well at this stage and felt that the mare would take him to the passing lane however this had not occurred on this occasion. Stewards were satisfied that the manner in which Mr Dunn drove was not unreasonable given the circumstances and took the matter no further.
IT AIN'T ME BABE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 650m.
ROMEO FOXTROT - lay in and contacted a track marker near the 1250m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 650m.
Race 6   DAWSON HARFORD MOBILE PACE
JOHNNY LINCOLN - over-raced early and middle stages.
MICK KONSTANTIN - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver J Abernethy stated that the gelding felt lethargic early and could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
MIKI MIRAGE - over-raced early when being restrained towards the rear. Had to be steadied off the back of ALWAYS B MAGIC approaching the 1600m. Paced roughly entering the back straight the final time.
CLOUDING OVER - Driver M McKendry was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion late in the run home.
NEW KID IN TOWN - late scratching at 8.08am on veterinary advice.
FRANCO SALAH - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.
ALWAYS B MAGIC - commenced to over-race entering the back straight the first time having to be strongly restrained. Held up final turn and throughout the run home with Driver J Dickie not activating the removable deafeners as a result.
Trainer J Abernethy advised Stewards on 8 August that MICK KONSTANTIN has recovered well and will continue with its current preparation.
Race 7   IN MEMORY OF VALERIE TEIXEIRA TROT
PRETTY IN PINK - broke near the 250m checking a trailing runner losing its chance.
BRIENNE - Driver P Ferguson encountered difficulty activating the removable deafeners in the run home.
BANGKOK BETTY - checked by a breaking runner near the 250m losing ground.
HAYLEY MHOR - late scratching at 12.04pm on veterinary advice.
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