Race 8 SPEIGHTS/SUPER LIQUOR 1810m
LULO ROSE (K Williams) – Trainer Mr. A Carston advised Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the LULO ROSE, however, has now been sent for a spell.
Thoroughbred
Race 5 EASTROCK KINGFISH STEAKS 1400
BALZANO (C Grylls) – Trainer Mr. A Forsman advised Stewards that BALZANO was showing signs of jarring up, which has now subsided. A Forsman further advised it is his intention to carry on with the gelding’s current preparation.
Race 8 NEW WORLD MOUNT ...
Race 6 COTTER & STEVENS MAIDEN 2050m
GROOMSMAN (J Chung) – Marsh Racing Trainer Assistant Mr. R Mildon advised Stewards, the gelding underwent post-race x-rays on course which revealed a fracture to the right foreleg. R Mildon further advised GROOMSMAN has now been retired from racing.
Race 4 AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 1200
LOOKSEASY (J Collett) – Stable representative Mr. A Tweedie advised Stewards, the wounds the mare received after being galloped on during the race are healing well and further added that LOOKSEASY is back exercising in light track work.
The Racing Integrity Board conducted routine drug testing of jockeys at the Ruakaka Racing Club on Friday 5 January 2024.
All tests came back negative
Rider PenaltiesÂ
O Bosson | Auckland 1 January; use of whip; fined $550.Â
J Doyle | Auckland 1 January; use of whip; suspended 5-11 January inclusive and fined $100.Â
W Kennedy | Tauranga 2 January; use of whip; fined $250.Â
B Jacobson | Thames 3 January; use of whip; fined ...
Race 6 PAULA SHORT MEMORIAL 1560
ABANDON (J Doyle) – Marsh Racing Trainer Assistant Mr. R Mildon advised Stewards that ABANDON has been retired from racing.
Race 8 CSI OWNERS & TRAINERS & MICHAEL DALY MEMORIAL 2200m
ZAPPOLINO (T Comignaghi) – Trainer Mr. L Robinson advised Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, however, has now been retired from racing.
Race 3 LIQUORLAND COURTNEY MAIDEN 1100m
CAPE KENNEDY (M Hashizume) – Trainer Mr. C Isdale advised Stewards, the gelding underwent a veterinary examination on Friday 29 December which revealed no abnormalities, as well as undergoing dental treatment on Monday 1 January. C Isdale further ...
Race 3 ATR NEWMARKET HANDICAP 1200
LINCOLN LADY (S Spratt) – Marsh Racing Trainer Assistant Mr. R Mildon reported to Stewards that LINCOLN LADY has been retired from racing and will be sent to stud.
Race 6 SHAW’S WIRE ROPES AUCKLAND GUINEAS 1400 (G2)
TOKYO TYCOON (O Bosson) – Te Akau ...
Rider PenaltiesÂ
R Elliot | Auckland 26 December; failed to make weight; fined $350.Â
T Newman | Auckland 26 December; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 30 December).Â
R Hurdle | Otaki-Maori 26 December; eased pace; suspended 6-12 January inclusive.Â
L Douglas | ...
Race 6 ANCROFT STUD 1600
INVINCIBEEL (C Grylls) – Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the mare, however, has now been retired from racing.