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Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 9 October 2026

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra Park
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Mulcay (Chairman), M Lucas, C Lomey, R Butt, O Westerlund
Veterinarian
Dr P J A Hazlitt
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
ANOTHER COLLECT, NORTHVIEW LOUIE, NANCY LATOUR, MUCHACHO, MUM'S ANGEL, NAZARE, CONRAD H, TATANKA, GEORGIE BEST, B ENVIOUS
Protests
Race 3POWER SEEKER (4th Placing)
[Rule 870(3) & Breaking Horses Reg] - Breaking in excess of 150m near the 1750m. Disqualified.
Suspensions
Race 7R Downey (SANS AU REVOIR)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving causing interference final turn (4 days).
Suspended from 17/10/2026 until 30/10/2026 inclusive.
Fines
Race 7D Butcher (CONRAD H)
[Rule 870(1)] - Failed to immediately take all reasonable steps to return horse to correct gait. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 1T Hanara (SPIRITED BELLE)
[Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c)] - Manner shifted ground 1500m.
Race 2S Phelan (FIELD OF GOLD)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Striking track marker.
Race 3D McGowan (PRETTY ELITE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Epistaxis
Nil
Horse Action
Race 3DIMITROV - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 3ORLANDO LARRY - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 3POWER SEEKER - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 5HAYLEY MHOR - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 5KAMILLA - Warned Racing Manners
Race 5WHATEVER IT TAKES - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7WESTAR MILLY - Warned Stands
Race 7WHAT A SURPRISE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9KINK - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9REDPARK WARRIOR - Warned Stands
Medical Certificate
 R Downey - Medical clearance received
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 2ARISUS - at 11.45am on veterinary advice
Race 3STEP BY STEP - at 8.20am on veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 10/10/2026 until 14/10/2026 inclusive (5 days):
ARISUS, STEP BY STEP, ALWAYS B MAGIC, MAJESTIC CRACKER, TAYLAD TO USE
Exceptional Circumstances:
LEO LINCOLN, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER

Race Comments

Race 1   TOP OF THE PARK 6 NOV - BOOK NOW JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
REET PETITE - lay inwards near the 300m contacting track markers.
FRANCO SALAH - broke entering the first turn when appearing to jump losing ground before settling at the rear.
MELODY BANNER - raced wide early.
SPIRITED BELLE - Driver T Hanara was warned for the manner in which she drove near the 1500m when initially following GOTTA GO MIKI when that runner shifted away from the marker line which resulted in FRANCO SALAH being forced to briefly race wider before SPIRITED BELLE shifted back down.
Race 2   SWEET LOU AT WOODLANDS TENDER CLOSES 9 OCT MOBILE PACE
FIELD OF GOLD - Driver S Phelan was warned for contacting a track marker leaving the final turn.
RIVERGIRL MAGGIE - paced roughly for several strides shortly after the start. Paced roughly again entering and rounding the first turn. Lay inwards near the 250m contacting a track marker.
NORTHVIEW LOUIE - Driver S Abernethy reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
ARISUS - late scratching at 11.45am on veterinary advice.
Race 3   CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS TROT
DIMITROV - broke entering the first turn losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
ORLANDO LARRY - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly at the trainer's request.
POWER SEEKER - broke near the 1750m hampering a trailing runner and continued on in a strong gallop for considerable distance losing ground. Stewards lodged a protest against this runner's 4th placing under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding broke in excess of 150m. Connections did not contest the protest and POWER SEEKER was disqualified by Stewards. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
PRETTY ELITE - held up early in the run home. Driver D McGowan was issued a warning for using the whip in a continuous manner in the home straight.
STEP BY STEP - late scratching at 8.20am on veterinary advice.
PIRAYAS - lay inwards rounding the final turn.
MISS KAWAII - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.
WILLSKYFLY - weakened in the run home.
ROYAL PETITE - hampered by a breaking runner then broke near the 1700m losing ground.
Race 4   LINCOLN FARMS MOBILE PACE
MUCHACHO - lay inwards contacting a track marker near the 350m.
MR MIKI - raced wide approaching the 1600m after LOUEZYANA shifted away from the marker line. It was established the Driver D Butcher (LOUEZYANA) had commenced his outward movement prior to MR MIKI reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.
SOCIAL DISTANCING - lay inwards contacting track markers near the 1750m. Paced roughly for several strides approaching the 800m. Lay inwards contacting track markers leaving the final turn. Weakened in the run home.
LOUEZYANA - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver D Butcher advised the gelding had not been suited to the solid tempo throughout and in particular the fast closing sectionals. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.
Race 5   HYDROFLOW HANDICAP TROT
EYE SEE YOU - disappointed for a run in the passing lane early in the home straight having to shift ground outwards to obtain clear running. Connections advised the gelding had cast the near fore shoe during the running.
SOUTH SYDNEY - broke at the start losing all chance.
KAMILLA - broke when leading passing the 1200m hampering trailing runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.
WHATEVER IT TAKES - broke near the 1800m losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner approaching the 900m losing ground. Broke for several strides approaching the 200m. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
MUM'S ANGEL - hampered by a breaking runner passing the 1200m losing ground.
CYCLONE SALA - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner approaching the 900m losing ground.
MODE - slow early.
MISS BEBE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner approaching the 900m losing ground.
MANCHESTER'S MOMENT - when questioned regarding the performance connections advised that they could offer no reason for the disappointing performance other than the mare is best suited when able to lead. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.
HAYLEY MHOR - broke at the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.
Race 6   1EQUINE AYD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT ALEXANDRA PARK 6 NOV MOB PACE
AQUILA - weakened final turn.
MELTON MOGUL - lay inwards near the 1250m dislodging a track marker. Held up rounding the final turn and early stages of the run home.
Race 7   BRECKON FARMS - METRO TROTTERS FINAL HANDICAP TROT
WHAT A SURPRISE - broke when leading passing the 2100m and continued on in a break for a considerable distance losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
SANS AU REVOIR - Driver R Downey admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he shifted out rounding the final turn resulting in interference to CONRAD H which broke. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Downey's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on the 16 October up to and including the 30 October 2026 (4 days).
BARSUKOV - lay outwards racing through the front straight to receive the bell. Weakened leaving the final turn.
SKEE PRINCESS - pre-race warmed. Broke approaching the first turn losing all chance and was retired from the event.
DONEGAL HILL - weakened leaving the final turn.
WESTAR MILLY - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.
CONRAD H - checked approaching the 250m and broke before settling in a pace. Continued on in a pace throughout the run home. Driver D Butcher admitted a charge under Rule 870(1) in that he failed to immediately take all reasonable steps to return the gelding to its correct gait. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.
SANTAPAZIENZA - checked near the 250m losing ground.
Race 8   GRAND PARK - METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE
NO MORE DREAMING - raced four wide without cover from the 750m. Weakened leaving the final turn.
GEORGIE BEST - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final turn.
MAMA'S WISH - paced roughly entering the first turn.
SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Raced four wide with cover from the 750m.
CYCLONE REBEL - raced three wide without cover from the 750m.
LULANA - raced three wide with cover from the 750m.
WAR CHIEF - raced wide early before being restrained towards the rear. Raced three wide with cover from the 700m.
Race 9   THE ALEX BAR & EATERY HANDICAP TROT
FINAL APPROACH - broke shortly after the start losing all chance and was retired from the event. It was established that the gelding had slipped its overcheck prior to breaking with no further action being taken other than to note the circumstances.
CASTANA - broke entering the first turn losing considerable ground.
REDPARK WARRIOR - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
OUR COL - broke at the start losing ground.
KINK - broke near the 1900m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
LORD POPINJAY - hampered by a breaking runner approaching the first turn and broke losing ground.
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