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Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 2 October 2026

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra Park
Weather
Overcast
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
N McIntyre (Chairman), R Butt, S Mulcay, C Lomey
Veterinarian
Dr F Wade
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Auckland TC - Thursday, 1st October 2026
Race 6 - DAILY DOUBLE TROT
Driver J Stormont (YEAH NAH) admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion early in the run home. After viewing the replays and considering penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a $250 fine.

Summary

Swabbing
BRIENNE, MEDIATOR, SAVE A PRAYER, HEARTS N ACES, WE WILL RISE AGAIN, HIGHER POWER, BETTER KNUCKLE UP, MERLIN
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 2S Wigg (LITTLE LILY)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner shifted ground final bend hampering outside runner.
Race 2S Wigg (LITTLE LILY)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip on a runner out of contention.
Race 8M McKendry (ALLAMERICANPLAYER)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 8H Orange (RHAEGAL)
[Rule 869(7A)(b)] - Racing inside track markers final bend.
Epistaxis
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2B ENVIOUS - Warned Mobiles
Race 3FRANCO RONALDO - Warned Stands
Race 3FRANCO RONALDO - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 3SANTAPAZIENZA - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7AQUILA - Warned Stands
Race 7AQUILA - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 03/10/2026 until 07/10/2026 inclusive (5 days):
EYE SEE YOU, ANKLE TAP, MICK KONSTANTIN
Exceptional Circumstances:
LIKE A LADY

Race Comments

Race 1   CREATINE AT NEVELE R STUD - METRO TROTTERS HEAT 3 TROT
MUSCLE MEMORY - slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver T Herlihy advised the gelding had trotted roughly on several occasions and in particular rounding the final bend when under pressure. Mr Herlihy further advised that he may give MUSCLE MEMORY a freshen up.
BRIENNE - Driver A Poutama reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
SANS AU REVOIR - over-raced middle stages.
WHAT A SURPRISE - broke near the 1350m losing ground before settling at the rear. Weakened from the 500m.
AND REMEMBER ME - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Broke near the 650m losing all chance.
SKEE PRINCESS - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards contacting track markers approaching the 250m.
CYCLONE SALA - tangled away.
Race 2   MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS - METRO PACERS HEAT 3 MOB PACE
LITTLE LILY - Driver S Wigg was issued a warning for the manner in which she allowed her runner to shift ground hampering an outside runner rounding the final bend. Ms Wigg was also issued a warning for using her whip when out of contention in the run home.
IT'S NOT KATHY - over-raced early and middle stages.
MEDIATOR - raced wide early.
B ENVIOUS - slow to score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Raced wider briefly near the 1250m. It was established that Driver D Butcher (MR MIKI) had commenced his outward movement prior to B ENVIOUS reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.
Race 3   LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK - METRO TROTTERS HEAT 4 TROT
A false start was declared at the first attempt when FRANCO RONALDO was crowded between CONRAD H and EMILY BAY prior to the barriers being released. The start was further delayed at the second attempt when the starter was not satisfied with the manner the field addressed the barriers.
FRANCO RONALDO - reared and broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of Trainer T Herlihy.
EMILY BAY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after lashing out in the preliminary becoming entangled in the sulky on the track and was cleared to start.
CAVIAR NOIRE - placed in restricted room approaching the 250m and broke losing all chance.
PATRICK MAHOMES - placed in restricted room striking a track marker near the 250m.
SON OF THE CLEANER - lay inwards and broke when being shifted wider passing the 400m losing all chance. Broke again passing the 50m when trailing the field.
SANTAPAZIENZA - lay inwards near the 250m placing inside runners in restricted room. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners
Race 4   SWEET LOU AT WOODLANDS TENDER CLOSES 9 OCT MOBILE PACE
HEARTS N ACES - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver B Butcher advised that he wasn't overly disappointed with the gelding's performance last week when finishing a close up 5th after drawing wide. Mr Butcher further added the gelding had been better suited in tonight's event when setting its own terms in front from a better barrier.
LINCOLN DOWNS - lay inwards near the 1750m and again near the 1250m contacting track markers. Weakened from the 700m.
SOUNDSHELL - broke near the 1800m after being shifted inwards losing ground. Paced roughly near the 800m losing ground.
LOVEABLE ROGUE - held up rounding the final bend.
LILITH - weakened rounding the final bend and lay inwards dislodging a track marker passing the 250m.
JESSIE LINCOLN - raced wide without cover from the 1150m.
LAS VEGAS - raced wide with cover from the 1100m.
Race 5   JACOBSEN HEADSTONES MOBILE PACE
RIVERGIRL MAGGIE - weakened leaving the final bend.
ROLLING IN IT - hampered near the 1300m having to be steadied. Lay inwards at various stages in particular the final bend losing ground. When questioned regarding the performance Driver M McKendry advised the filly had not travelled well during the running. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
AMERICANS LEGACY - paced roughly briefly shortly after the start and again near the 450m.
ARISUS - paced roughly near the 1300m when being steadied to take a trail on the leader hampering a trailing runner.
Race 6   YABBY DAM FARMS CITY OF SAILS HANDICAP TROT
PARAMOUNT SPUR - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Crowded when attempting a marginal run to the inside of AMERICAN MUSCLE near the 250m which had lay inwards simultaneously.
BOLT FOR THE HILL - Driver S Burley reported that she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
HILLBILLY BLUES - when questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy advised his mid race move had taken its toll over the concluding stages.
AMERICAN MUSCLE - lay inwards rounding the final bend.
LORD POPINJAY - began awkwardly. Placed in restricted room near the 250m contacting track markers when outside runners shifted ground marginally.
Race 7   MATAMATA VETERINARY SERVICES PUKEKOHE THE HOLMES DG HCP PACE
AQUILA - swung sideways at the start hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of Trainer Z Meredith.
LORD DELMAR - over-raced early and middle stages. Lay inwards and paced roughly near the 800m when weakening. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
DOO YOU WANT ME - swung sideways at the start and was then hampered losing ground.
JEREMIAH - over-raced middle stages.
AMERICAN ME - pre-race warmed. Hampered at the start losing ground.
MERLIN - hampered at the start losing ground.
Race 8   AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 - METRO PACERS HEAT 4 MOB PACE
RHAEGAL - broke entering the first bend but soon settled losing ground. Weakened final bend and raced inside track markers. Driver H Orange was issued with a warning.
SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - over-raced middle stages.
FINAL CHANGE - over-raced middle stages.
ALLAMERICANPLAYER - Driver M McKendry was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
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