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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington RacewayFriday, 15 July 2016  
Meeting
Club: NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather: Fine
Track: Fast
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: S Renault (Chairman), N Ydgren, R Quirk
Typist: M Harris
 
General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out. Random alcohol breath testing was carried out on some drivers with all providing clear results.
Supplementary:
Rangiora HRC - Sunday, 19th June 2016
Race 7 - LOBURN HANDICAP PACE
Trainers D & C Butt were fined $100 by the JCA after admitting a breach of Rule 864(2)(d) due to a hind bandage on EASY RIDER coming adrift during the running.
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 8th July 2016
Race 2 - SPONSORED BY GABY & JULIE MAGHZAL MOBILE TROT
Trainer G McCrea has advised Stewards that an endoscopic examination of FAMILY NIGHT has detected a lung infection which is now being treated.
Oamaru HRC - Sunday, 10th July 2016
Race 1 - MORRISONS SADDLERY & FEED PACE
Trainer J Hay has advised Stewards that LETS ROCK N ROLL recovered well after its run at Oamaru on Sunday and in consequence blood tests were not taken from the gelding. Mr Hay added that LETS ROCK N ROLL will race at Ashburton on Sunday and the stable will then review the gelding's immediate racing programme.
Summary
Swabbing:   AS KIWI AS, MR MOJITO, WESTY BOYZ, WILMA'S MATE, VERA'S DELIGHT, HAPPY LOU, WHITTAKER, OONA, IZO SEISHIN, FRANCO CRISTIANO
Protests:   Race 12 HEAVEN ROCKS (2nd Placing)
[Rule 870(3) & Breaking Horse Regulations] - Breaking in excess of 150 metres in the early stages. Disqualified by the JCA.
Suspensions:   Nil
Fines:   Race 1 G Turner (SUPERIOR DESIRE)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of whip. Fined $300.
  Race 5 C & J DeFilippi
[Rule 865(2)] - As caretaker trainer presented GROOMSMAN without notified blinds. Fined $100.
Warnings:   Race 1 J McDermott (EARTHBOUND)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Manner whip used.
  Race 1 G Turner (SUPERIOR DESIRE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground, striking a wheel.
  Race 5 R May (LUCIANO)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Exercise care when shifting ground.
  Race 6 M Parker (LEAH MAC)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Pay attention to keep clear of breaking runner.
  Race 6 B Williamson (SHARDS HALO)
[Rule 869(4)] - Keep straight in the run home.
  Race 7 C DeFilippi (SMARTER VC)
[Rule 869(5)] - Trailing a wheel.
  Race 7 B McLellan (HAPPY LOU)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Maintain barrier position.
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 3 ELVIS P - Unruly Mobiles Trainer's Request
  Race 6 LEAH MAC - Warned Stands
  Race 8 HANNAH EXTREME - Warned Mobiles
  Race 8 KACHINA - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Medical Certificates:   Nil
Driver Changes:   Nil
Late Scratchings: Race 8 PADDINGTON CENTRAL - At 10.00am
  Race 12 ITZ RISKY BUSINESS - At 9.00am
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 16/07/2016 until 19/07/2016 inclusive (4 days):
SHE'S A MAJOR, FAMILY NIGHT, MR HANDLEMAN, PADDINGTON CENTRAL, MONKEY LUCK
  Ineligible from 16/07/2016 until 25/07/2016 inclusive (10 days):
ROSETTA STONE, IT'S ALL OVER NOW, ASHES TO WINGS
  Exceptional Circumstances:
ITZ RISKY BUSINESS
 
Race Comments
Race 1 BISHOPDALE/BUSH INN TABS & TAVERN HAREWOOD MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
No claims were lodged.
FRANCO CALIPH raced wide in the early stages.
WAIHEMO ART hung inwards in the middle stages.
EJA PATRON and WAIHEMO ART raced very wide on the final bend.
Near the 350 metres SUPERIOR DESIRE raced roughly after making contact with the left side sulky wheel of AVEROSS BRACHOLE which was weakening. Driver G Turner was shown the films and issued with a warning for the manner in which he shifted ground at this time.
FRANCO CALIPH was held up near the 300 metres behind AVEROSS BRACHOLE.
BEAUDIENE GAMBLER hung inwards under pressure rounding the final bend and struck pylons.
BEAUDIENE GAMBLER was placed in restricted room leaving the final bend after SUPERIOR DESIRE shifted inwards.
WAIHEMO ART continued to hang inwards throughout the home straight.
Driver M Hallett reported that only one hopple shortener had activated on TUFFLITTLEROOSTER due to the cord becoming entangled.
Driver G Turner (SUPERIOR DESIRE) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip excessively in the run home and the JCA imposed a fine of $300.
J McDermott as the driver of EARTHBOUND was spoken to and issued with a warning for the manner in which he used his whip over the final stages.
 
Race 2 MAINLY WASTE MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
MR MOJITO hung inwards rounding the first bend.
MILLWOOD CHARLIE over-raced passing the 1500 metres.
MR MOJITO raced keenly when in the parked position throughout.
MR MOJITO again hung inwards rounding the final bend.
Driver T Williams reported he did not activate the removable deafeners on the winner MR MOJITO.
 
Race 3 PI & GJ KENNARD BLOODSTOCK MOBILE TROT Video  Video 
SHAY SCOTT raced roughly in the score up and in consequence was a considerable distance out of position at the start.
JEDDY R YA READY broke approaching the start point losing considerable ground.
GIRLS NITE OUT broke shortly after the start losing its chance.
MOY trotted roughly in the early stages.
Racing into the first bend ELVIS P broke and had difficulty returning to its proper gait.
Near the 1700 metres BRITE N LOVELY broke for a short distance.
STAR CANDIDATE and SHAY SCOTT had to be steadied near the 1250 metres after a slight easing of the pace.
HEAVENLY LOVE trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
The all clear was delayed until it was confirmed that the 5th placed JEDDY R YA READY had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations over the early stages.
ELVIS P was placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer M Perriton.
 
Race 4 DOMINION TRADING COMPANY HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
MONNAY was slow to begin.
TORNADO VALLEY broke shortly after the start for a brief distance.
WILMA'S MATE broke after 100 metres and lost considerable ground.
Near the 900 metres TESSA'S ROCKET shifted inwards and struck a pylon with driver R Close becoming unbalanced in the sulky.
WILMA'S MATE (D Butt) and LITTLE MO (C Ford) briefly locked wheels passing the 800 metres after WILMA'S MATE shifted ground outwards with both drivers also becoming unbalanced for a brief period.
MONNAY weakened passing the 600 metres causing PHIL'S GIFT and TORNADO VALLEY to become held up for a considerable distance. A post-race veterinary examination of MONNAY revealed no obvious abnormalities. The on-course Veterinarian recommended blood tests be taken from the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the recovery of MONNAY with trainer P Williamson.
Leaving the final bend near the 300 metres TWELVE MONKEYS broke.
Authorisation of 1st placing was delayed until it was established that WILMA'S MATE had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations in the early stages.
LITTLE MO was treated by the Veterinarian for a superficial abrasion to the left hind leg following the race.
 
Race 5 MACCA LODGE TRAINED SOUTH OF THE WAITAKI (HEAT) MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
Caretaker trainers C & J DeFilippi were fined $100 after GROOMSMAN was presented to race without the notified blinds.
NORTHVIEW BETTA had to be steadied approaching the first bend after LUCIANO shifted ground inwards. Driver R May (LUCIANO) was shown a replay and warned to exercise care when shifting ground.
CONCORDE DAWN over-raced passing the 1600 metres when being restrained to obtain cover.
STUNNIN VC and CONCORDE DAWN were held up on the final bend.
CONCORDE DAWN and GROOMSMAN briefly locked wheels near the 300 metres.
PASS THE SPEIGHTS was held up on the final bend by the weakening GANGNAM STYLE.
LUCIANO hung inwards leaving the final bend and in the home straight.
When spoken to regarding the performance of GANGNAM STYLE, trainer/driver N Williamson advised he was disappointed with the effort of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. The on-course Veterinarian recommended blood tests be taken from the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the recovery of GANGNAM STYLE.
 
Race 6 HYDROFLOW HANDICAP PACE Video  Video 
The start was delayed due to the 10 metre barrier strand requiring attention.
The start was further delayed due to LEAH MAC displaying poor barrier manners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of LEAH MAC.
MAJOR OVERDRIVE and LEAH MAC broke at the start.
After 100 metres GOING TO CALIFORNIA broke hampering JEWELZ who had to be restrained.
LEAH MAC narrowly avoided the breaking MAJOR OVERDRIVE and had to shift outwards abruptly after 100 metres. Stewards spoke with driver M Parker regarding this incident. After considering her explanation, Miss Parker was warned to display a greater level of attention in future.
JEWELZ and GOING TO CALIFORNIA over-raced in the middle stages.
JEWELZ was held up on the final bend.
SHARDS HALO shifted outwards under pressure in the run home forcing SANS LE SOU wider on the track. Driver K Cox (SANS LE SOU) reported that her horse had not been affected by the outwards movement of SHARDS HALO.
Driver B Williamson (SHARDS HALO) was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
Driver K Butt (BIRD OF PARADISE) reported she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking.
 
Race 7 COCA-COLA AMATIL MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
HAPPY LOU was back a length at the start. Driver B McLellan was warned to make a greater effort to come up and maintain his position behind the mobile.
DREAMY DAMIEN paced roughly in the early stages.
RANFURLY RULZ gave ground from the 500 metres with the trailing CROFT BAY being held up.
CROFT BAY was restrained out of the race on the final bend after sustaining a punctured sulky tyre.
HAPPY LOU and NUI TOC TIEN were held up for clear racing room on the final bend.
HAPPY LOU was again held up passing the 150 metres.
NUI TOC TIEN was held up for clear racing room late in the run home.
Driver C DeFilippi (SMARTER VC) was warned for trailing the sulky wheel of LETSPENDANITETOGETHA passing the 700 metres.
When questioned regarding the performance of BETTOR BUY IT driver R May reported that BETTOR BUY IT had been unsuited to leading and it was the stable's intention to drive the gelding with cover where possible in future.
 
Race 8 DIAMOND CREEK FARM MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
PADDINGTON CENTRAL was a late scratching at 10.00am on veterinary advice.
HANNAH EXTREME swung round leaving the pre-race circle and as a result was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the mare.
STOP MEANS STOP paced roughly in the early stages.
JUDYS MCARDLE raced roughly in the early stages and was restrained to the back of the field.
HANNAH EXTREME hung inwards approaching the 400 metres.
HANNAH EXTREME was held up for clear racing room leaving the final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home. Driver J Curtin reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners on the mare.
JUDYS MCARDLE paced roughly near the 300 metres.
KACHINA was cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.
 
Race 9 XCM SPORT FILLIES & MARES MOBILE TROT Video  Video 
HEY YO and MADAM SPUR raced wide in the early stages.
STELLAR SUCCESS hung inwards rounding the first bend.
ROCKNPOP gave ground from the 600 metres with the trailing STELLAR SUCCESS being held up.
OONA and STELLAR SUCCESS both struck pylons on the final bend.
When spoken to regarding the performance of MADAM SPUR driver N Williamson advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to offer any explanation. The connections advised they would have blood tests taken in the coming days and notify Stewards of the results.
Driver C Ford (ROCKNPOP) will be spoken to for using his whip when out of contention.
 
Race 10 BLUE STAR TAXIS HANDICAP PACE Video  Video 
The connections of ARTICULIGHT advised Stewards that the horse would be driven with a sit if circumstances permit. This information was passed on through the appropriate channels.
MISSMATCH broke at the start and lost considerable ground.
MILLIES CREEK was slow to begin.
JUNIOR was held up on the final bend behind the tiring HAPPY STYX.
ZENA MAC was held up near the 300 metres.
 
Race 11 AUSTRALASIAN BREEDERS CROWN HEAT MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
GLENFERRIE CLASSIC was back at the start.
GLENFERRIE CLASSIC was distanced in the early stages.
LUISANABELLE MIDFREW hung inwards rounding the final bend.
 
Race 12 AUSTRALASIAN BREEDERS CROWN HEAT MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
ITZ RISKY BUSINESS was a late scratching at 9.00am.
HEAVEN ROCKS broke racing into the first bend and continued in a break for a considerable distance. Driver T Williams advised that one hopple shortener had activated on the gelding in the early stages.
HEAVEN ROCKS hung inwards and struck pylons rounding the final bend losing several lengths.
HEAVEN ROCKS continued to hang inwards throughout the home straight and was unable to be driven out.
Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horse Regulations against 2nd placing being awarded to HEAVEN ROCKS after this horse broke in excess of 150 metres rounding the first bend. Driver T Williams elected not to contest the protest and HEAVEN ROCKS was disqualified by the JCA.