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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington RacewayFriday, 3 July 2015  
Meeting
Club: NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather: Overcast
Track: Fast
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: N McIntyre (Chairman), C Allison, P Lamb
Typist: L O'Connell
 
General
Nil
Supplementary:
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 12th June 2015
Race 7 - MARRIOTTS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS MOBILE PACE
An investigation was conducted into the cause of THIS AIN'T TENNESSEE falling after passing the 400 metres. This incident also resulted in G Chmiel being dislodged from the sulky of LITTLE TESS and ATOM HANOVER being retired from the event. The Stewards questioned drivers J Curtin (PARTY RAGE), R Holmes (THIS AIN'T TENNESSEE), R May (NEVERTHELESS), J Cox (ATOM HANOVER) and C DeFilippi (EXPRESSO MARTINI) in relation to the incident.
After hearing from all the horsemen it was established that approaching the 400 metres EXPRESSO MARTINI improved around the outside of THIS AIN'T TENNESSEE which had commenced to tire from the three wide line. When improving four wide EXPRESSO MARTINI has hung inwards onto THIS AIN'T TENNESSEE and tightened that runner with driver C DeFilippi taking corrective action immediately. THIS AIN'T TENNESSEE which was hanging inwards become awkwardly placed on the wheel of PARTY RAGE which had been racing greenly. Due to the above circumstances which were occurring simultaneously the Stewards were satisfied that no one horse or horseman was responsible for the fall with no further action required.
Summary
Swabbing:   MATATOKI, SHANTAHLIA KNIGHT, JERICHO, PERISSA, CALLENBERG, MATCH POINT, TACT TATE, EVERYBODY KNOWS, HUNTER BROMAC
Protests:   Nil
Suspensions:   Nil
Fines:   Race 7 G Anderson (MATCH POINT)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented to race without the notified blinds. Fined $100.
Warnings:   Race 3 J Harrington (SHANTAHLIA KNIGHT)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Change whip action.
  Race 4 W Higgs (ZENA MAC)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Exercise more care when shifting ground.
  Race 8 P Hunter (BOLD RULER)
[Rule 869(7A)(b)] - Make a greater effort to ensure his runners do not protrude inside the pylons.
  Race 10 J Cox (MONGOLIAN ARCHER)
[Rule 869(4)] - Make a greater effort to straighten runners.
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 2 NORTHVIEW GAMBLER - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
  Race 4 PERISSA - Veterinary Clearance Received
  Race 4 WOZNIACKI - Warned Mobiles
  Race 6 MUSIC - Warned Racing Manners
  Race 6 ROYAL FLIGHT - Warned Racing Manners
  Race 7 FRANCO SALISBURY - Warned Mobiles
  Race 7 SOMEARDENSOMEWHERE - Warned Mobiles
  Race 8 ELLNBAC - Veterinary Clearance Required
  Race 8 TACT TATE - Warned Mobiles
  Race 9 IZINTHEZONE - Unruly Mobiles Trainer's Request
Medical Certificates:   Nil
Driver Changes:   Nil
Late Scratchings:   Nil
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 04/07/2015 until 07/07/2015 inclusive (4 days):
CALL ME DANNY, SHEZALEGEND
 
Race Comments
Race 1 PLAY ADDINGTON123.COM MOBILE TROT Video  Video 
ROCKET was slow in the score up and back from its unruly position at the start.
THE GOD BOTHERER hung outwards in the latter part of the score up being back at the start.
MATATOKI, CUDDLY JESS, SOUTH COASTER and NATIVES BRITE GEM broke over the initial stages.
NATIVES BRITE GEM broke passing the 1500 metres.
SQUIRE JOHN broke near the 1400 metres when trailing.
THE JINJA NINJA raced greenly while leading through the middle stages.
SOUTH COASTER broke passing the 700 metres.
HENLEY PARK and KING KONE were held up rounding the final bend by the tiring THE JINJA NINJA.
SOUTH COASTER broke again passing the 200 metres.
Stewards questioned driver D Dunn (CUDDLY JESS) in relation to the manner in which he drove in the initial stages of the run home. Mr Dunn explained the mare had broken in the early stages and continued to trot roughly during the event. Mr Dunn further added the mare had travelled well into the straight despite being rough in its gait and when tried with the whip over the concluding stages failed to respond.
Authorisation of 1st, 2nd and 5th placing's being awarded to MATATOKI, CUDDLY JESS and SQUIRE JOHN were withheld until Stewards were satisfied the respective runners had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations during the event.
 
Race 2 CHRISTCHURCH CASINO YOUNG AT HEART SERIES (HT 2) MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
HUDSON SULLY underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to race.
SHE'S GOT IT raced wide in the early stages.
BURN OFF over-raced in the middle stages and then lost contact with the field near the 800 metres. When questioned regarding the gelding's performance, driver G O'Reilly advised the gelding had panicked after he had activated the hopple shorteners which had struck the horse on the leg causing it to over-race.
BRUTE UTE ANVIL and MCARDLE ROYALE were held up rounding the final bend.
BURN OFF brushed a pylon rounding the final bend.
Passing the 350 metres MADDISON HILL was placed in restricted room momentarily when BRUTE UTE ANVIL hung outwards when shifting ground.
NORTHVIEW GAMBLER broke passing the 150 metres dislodging a bell boot. Trainer B Mowbray was advised that the gelding must trial satisfactorily on one occasion. Mr Mowbray advised he would be making gear changes.
 
Race 3 CHRISTIAN CULLEN PACE Video  Video 
BILLY KLONDIKE underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
FINDING NEMO reared as the start was effected losing its chance. Trainer G Smith advised that he would look to restrict the gelding to mobile starts in the near future, but if he was to race from a standing start he would make gear alterations with the addition of a rearing strap.
CULLENS LADY broke at the start.
SEEL THE DEAL hung on several occasions.
REAL COOL DUDE tired rounding the final bend.
Driver J Harrington (SHANTAHLIA KNIGHT) was advised to change his whip action.
 
Race 4 LAMB & HAYWARD GOLDEN GIRLS SERIES (HT 1) MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
Shortly after the start WOZNIACKI broke with a warning placed on the mare's mobile barrier manners.
STYLISH BABE raced wide in the early stages.
LACROIX FRANCO (P Davis) paced roughly passing the 1400 metres after being shifted wider by ZENA MAC (W Higgs) which was improving forwards to take up the vacant position left by the improving VALOR LUSTRE in the one out line. Driver W Higgs was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
PERISSA was held up passing the 350 metres.
 
Race 5 HAMPTONS ITM HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
There was a delay to the start of this race due to the sulky wheel on STAR COMMANDO having to be replaced.
THANKSFORPLAYING broke shortly after the start and again near the 2300 metres.
SUNNY RUBY broke passing the 2400 metres.
NATURAL broke passing the 2300 metres.
Driver S Golding advised the wheel on HARRYSUL had punctured near the 1300 metres resulting in the gelding being retired from the race when the wheel came off the rim near the 1100 metres.
SANTORINI SUNSET broke when leading near the 900 metres.
Driver G Smith advised he did not activate the removable gear on the winner SUNNY RUBY.
 
Race 6 PASCOES THE JEWELLERS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
The rein pricker on LUCKY LUCIANO was removed after the preliminary due to the gelding warming up unfavourably.
KOTARE MAHDI over-raced through the early and middle stages.
ROYAL FLIGHT hung outwards and broke passing the 500 metres contacting the sulky of BIRD OF PARADISE which lost ground resulting in the trailing ART EXHIBIT having to be steadied. A warning was placed on the racing manners of ROYAL FLIGHT.
MUSIC broke leaving the 450 metres checking the trailing BEST DEFENCE out onto the improving KOTARE MAHDI which broke. A warning was placed on the racing manners of MUSIC. Trainer B Negus advised he would be turning MUSIC out for a spell.
MIGHTY MARA hung outwards in the run home.
D Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners on the winner CALLENBERG.
When questioned regarding the performance of BIRD OF PARADISE, driver T Williams explained after being checked at the 500 metres he had lost momentum at a vital stage. Mr Williams further added he was not overly disappointed with the performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to detect any obvious abnormalities.
 
Race 7 AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
Trainer G Anderson - agent J Markham was issued with a minor infringement notice for failing to present MATCH POINT to race in the notified blinds and was fined $100.
USAIN COLT lost a shoe during the preliminary resulting in the remaining front shoe being removed prior to the start.
FRANCO SALISBURY (S Golding) and SOMEARDENSOMEWHERE (K Butt) were reluctant to take up their barrier positions on the mobile despite the efforts of their drivers. Warnings were placed on the mobile barrier manners of both horses.
UNCLE BEN broke passing the 1400 metres after driver M Williamson activated the hopple shorteners.
SMITHY hung outwards rounding the final bend.
FRANCO SALISBURY hung inwards and broke passing the 300 metres.
 
Race 8 PGG WRIGHTSON SOUTH OF THE WAITAKI SERIES (HT 1) MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
TACT TATE hung inwards and broke in the middle stages of the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's mobile barrier manners.
ELLNBAC paced roughly passing the 1400 metres.
ELLNBAC tired from the 500 metres with a subsequent veterinary examination revealing the mare to be suffering from thumps. A veterinary clearance is required prior to resuming.
WICK hung inwards rounding the final bend and struck a number of pylons.
BOLD RULER hung inwards and struck a number of pylons when driver P Hunter attempted to activate the removable gear. Driver P Hunter was shown the film and advised to make a greater effort to ensure his runners do not protrude inside the pylons in the future.
Stewards withheld 3rd placing (BOLD RULER) and 4th placing (WICK) until they were satisfied that both runners had not gained any advantage when racing inside the pylons rounding the final bend.
When questioned regarding the performance of OLWEN JACCKA, driver D Dunn advised that having to work in the middle stages had taken its toll on the filly over the concluding stages.
 
Race 9 PLUMBING WORLD PAPANUI MOBILE TROT Video  Video 
BIG EARS trotted roughly in the score up.
IZINTHEZONE broke shortly after the start inconveniencing PAMMYS BOY.
Passing the 2400 metres KERRYN KYLIE hung outwards when being restrained to take a trail resulting in PRICE OF FAME and CHEEKY PAT having to be steadied with both runners breaking.
BIG EARS over-raced when in the parked position through the middle stages and then broke near the 1100 metres. Driver C Thornley was of the opinion the mare may have choked down.
SPRINGBANK EDEN trotted roughly when placed under full pressure over the final 50 metres. Driver M Williamson advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to the gelding trotting roughly.
When questioned regarding the performance of the favourite UNYIELDING SPIRIT, driver S Golding advised the mare had been flat throughout the event. Stewards requested a veterinary examination which failed to detect any obvious abnormalities.
IZINTHEZONE was placed on the unruly for future mobile events at the request of trainer K Cameron.
The track was downgraded to Good following the running of this event.
 
Race 10 BLUE STAR TAXIS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
LIVADIA broke passing the 1800 metres resulting in I WILL ROCK YOU, MONGOLIAN ARCHER and SANDBLOWN all having to be steadied.
I WILL ROCK YOU raced wide from the 650 metres.
Passing the 250 metres MONGOLIAN ARCHER (J Cox) hung inwards abruptly.
MONGOLIAN ARCHER (J Cox) shifted ground outwards over the concluding stages locking wheels with HUNTER BROMAC shortly after the finish. Driver J Cox was advised to make a greater effort to straighten his runners in the future.
Stewards will speak to trainer/driver K Barron regarding the performance of LIVADIA in the coming days.