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Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Thursday, 22 October 2026

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Cambridge Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
C Lomey (Chairman), R Butt, S Wallis, M Lucas, O Westerlund
Veterinarian
Dr M F de Mello Costa
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Stewards opened an investigation into the manner in which trainer J Brownlee conducted himself when addressing the on-course Veterinarian in relation to the scratching of his horse TUGAWAR. The investigation will consider the nature of Mr Brownlee's comments and his behaviour during that interaction.

Supplementary

Auckland TC - Thursday, 15th October 2026
Race 5 - BOOK YOUR XMAS FUNCTION AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MOB PACE
Stewards have concluded their investigation into the manner in which driver N Chilcott drove SAYS WHO during the early stages of the race. Of particular concern was her failure to urge SAYS WHO with sufficient vigour to attempt to maintain the trailing position behind the $1.50 favourite, NIGHT MOVES, thereby enabling her stablemate, MESSENGER BUOY (K Coppins), to obtain that position.

After considering Miss Chilcott's explanation, hearing evidence from Miss Coppins, viewing all available race footage and examining all betting recorded on the race, Stewards issued a charge under HRNZ Rule 868(2). The charge alleges that Miss Chilcott failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures available to her at that stage of the race to ensure SAYS WHO was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible position and/or finishing place.

Miss Chilcott denied the breach. The hearing has been adjourned sine die.

Summary

Swabbing
EVERNDEN, ALDEBARAN D B, TAKETHAT, KENNY HILL, MIKI MIRAGE, HEAVEN HIGH, YA EEJIT YA, MIKI'S MOMENT
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 2D McGowan (ROYAL SECRET)
[Rule 870(2)(c)] - Failed to lose ground when in a break 400m.
Race 5N Chilcott (KATIES PRINCESS)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented with blinds not notified.
Epistaxis
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1EVERNDEN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 1VERA GRACE - Warned Mobiles
Race 2ROYAL SECRET - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2SUBSTITUTE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4PRESIDENT FLYNNTIN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7TUGAWAR - Veterinary Clearance Required
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 7TUGAWAR - at 6.41pm on veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 23/10/2026 until 27/10/2026 inclusive (5 days):
ARTISTIC ROCK, EYES TO HEAVEN

Race Comments

Race 1   SKYLINE LOUNGE OPEN ALL RACE NIGHTS MOBILE PACE
VERA GRACE - broke in the score up and was well back from position at the start and continued on in a break for a considerable distance losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.
LIKE A LADY - awkwardly positioned to the inside of EVERNDEN exiting the final bend resulting in its hind leg making contact with EVERNDEN's sulky wheel having to be steadied and lose momentum.
EVERNDEN - lay inwards rounding the final bend placing an inside runner in restricted room. Continued to lay inwards throughout the run home. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
Race 2   HIRE A VENUE AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY HANDICAP TROT
STINA BLACKSTENIUS - weakened down the back straight the final time hampering a trailing runner.
DIMITROV - hampered by the weakening STINA BLACKSTENIUS passing the 550m becoming awkwardly placed to its outside sulky wheel. Notwithstanding this Dr Chin was spoken to in regard to the manner in which he drove at this stage of the race.
SUBSTITUTE - broke rounding the first bend checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
IM A ROCKSTAR - lay inwards rounding the final bend.
STASH THE CASH - pre-race warmed.
TIKI - checked and broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.
VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO - briefly hampered near the 850m. Weakened final bend.
ROYAL SECRET - broke passing the 900m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Broke again briefly passing the 400m and near the 250m. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Driver D McGowan was warned to ensure he makes a concerted effort to ensure he loses ground whilst in a break.
Race 3   NZMCA PARKING AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MOBILE PACE
TAKETHAT - granted permission to approach the starting gate early.
ALTA TONI - held up early in the run home. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m.
FRANCO MIKI - raced wide early.
THE MIKI TAKER - weakened from the 400m hampering a trailing runner. Hampered near the 220m and was forced wider on the track. Driver E Johnson reported that she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
FRANCO SALAH - obliged to race wide throughout.
IM ALL IN - raced wide from the 700m. Paced roughly near the 220m causing THE MIKI TAKER to race wider on the track hampering a trailing runner.
AMARETTO DELIGHT - out of position at dispatch. Held up final bend and early in the run home.
GENUINE IMITATION - held up final bend and early in the run home.
Race 4   BOOK YOUR XMAS FUNCTION AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY HCP TROT
YUROK - shifted up the track as the start was effected.
PRESIDENT FLYNNTIN - broke entering the first bend checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. Driver K Coppins reported the gelding had cast a shoe in this incident.
EAGLE HANOVER - checked and broke entering the first bend losing ground.
SHES ALL LEGS - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
BROTHER JOHNSON - weakened hampering a trailing runner final bend.
Race 5   DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE PACE
KATIES PRINCESS - trainer N Chilcott was issued a warning for presenting the mare with blinds not notified.
KING TIDE - held up throughout the run home.
VILLAGE REBEL - raced wide throughout.
Race 6   DAILY DOUBLE HANDICAP TROT
WESTAR MILLY - paced away and had to be checked to return to its correct gait.
YA EEJIT YA - over-raced middle stages.
WHAT'S THE WHISPER - broke at the start losing ground.
THE MERC - pre-race warmed.
HILL BILLIE BUNDY - raced wide from the 700m.
Race 7   CAMBRIDGE REWARDS FINALS 29TH OCTOBER MOBILE PACE
BUGALUGS - failed to gain clear racing room throughout the run home.
TUGAWAR - late scratching at 6.41pm on veterinary advice. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
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