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STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT


Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc at Forbury ParkWednesday, 30 November 2016  
Meeting
Club: Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc at Forbury Park
Weather: Fine
Track: Fast
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: S Renault (Chairman), M Davidson, L Tidmarsh
Veterinarian: Dr P J Gillespie
 
General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.
Supplementary:
Nil
Summary
Swabbing:   LUCKY PAT'S SON, BAKARI, SAGWITCH, ANOTHER DELIGHT, JEMA JET, ARMORI, FRANCO SAXON, HONEY CULLEN
Protests:   Nil
Suspensions:   Nil
Fines:   Race 8 J Cox (GOTTA CLASSIE GIRL)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel. Fined $300.
Warnings:   Race 1 A Suddaby (JANUCCI GIRL)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Ensure contact is not made with track markers.
  Race 1 B Williamson (LUCKY PAT'S SON)
[Rule 857(7)(a)] - Delaying the start.
  Race 3 J Young (ZULU COURAGE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Attempting a marginal run.
  Race 4 R Allen (DUSKY EYRE)
[Rule 862(2)] - Started wider than allocated barrier position.
  Race 6 K Blakemore (SHEZA TRENDY MONARCH)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Display better control when activating removable gear.
  Race 6 J Campbell (ARMORI)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Use of the whip after the finishing line.
  Race 6 S Payne (BEAR'S REST)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Attempting a marginal run.
  Race 6 S Tomlinson (LITTLE MO)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Tightening inside runner.
  Race 8 J Cox (GOTTA CLASSIE GIRL)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Use of the whip on a runner out of contention.
  Race 8 M Parker (BALIUS)
[Rule 857(7)(k)] - Warned to be in position at the Candy Pole.
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 5 HOMEFORLIFE - Warned Racing Manners
  Race 5 ROCKON STYX - Warned Racing Manners
  Race 5 SHEEZUS - Warned Mobiles
  Race 6 MAJESTIC DE FENCE - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial
Medical Certificates:   Nil
Driver Changes:   Nil
Late Scratchings: Race 3 IDEALISTIC LASS - @ 9.29am on veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 01/12/2016 until 04/12/2016 inclusive (4 days):
IDEALISTIC LASS, HUNTER BROMAC, RUM DELIGHT
  Exceptional Circumstances:
BONNIE MOLLY, FIERY FERRET
 
Race Comments
Race 1 JUST ESSENCE CATERING HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
PARADISE SPUR - Reared as the barrier was released losing ground. Broke after 100 metres.
PRINCE GEORGE - Broke at the start.
STILL EYRE - Broke at the start losing all chance.
JANUCCI GIRL - Broke near the 700 metres losing ground. Hung inwards and broke rounding the final bend contacting several track markers. Driver A Suddaby advised that the mare had been racing greenly. Notwithstanding this Mr Suddaby was cautioned to make a greater effort to ensure he does not make contact with track markers.
TAIMATE RAFFA - Broke after 100 metres.
PEGASUS HANOVER - Broke racing into the first bend.
IMPERIAL WHIZ - Raced wide in the middle stages.
LUCKY PAT'S SON - Trotted roughly after 100 metres. Driver B Williamson was cautioned for delaying the start.
PHOEBE FLYER - Checked first bend and broke.
COCKTAIL WAITER - Hampered racing into the first bend.
 
Race 2 GRAEME ANDERSON RACING STABLES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
CANARDLY REMEMBER - Placed in restricted room near the 250 metres and struck track markers.
MATAI JETSTAR - Hung inwards and struck track markers racing into the first bend. Hung inwards near the 900 metres. Gave ground from the 600 metres.
FRANCO HAMILTON - Hampered near the 900 metres. Hung inwards rounding the final bend.
ROYAL BENGAL - Hung outwards in the home straight.
TRIXIE BROMAC - Paced roughly and broke near the 900 metres. Driver R McIlwrick reported that the mare had jumped a shadow.
BAKARI - The jaw-breaker bit was removed from the gelding prior to the start. Hung inwards and paced roughly in the score up. Driver J Dunn reported that the removable deafeners had activated in the score up.
MACANDREW MAJIC - Hung inwards near the 250 metres placing inside runner in restricted room.
ASHI JETSUN - Gave ground from the 600 metres.
 
Race 3 AMBER HOFFMAN RACING STABLES PACE Video  Video 
CELEBRITY EASTON - Began awkwardly.
NADIA BAY - Tangled away.
DELIGHTFUL JAY - Weakened on the final bend. When spoken to regarding the performance Driver B Orange reported the mare had raced greenly throughout.
KAKA POINT CHRIS - Inconvenienced shortly after the start. Paced roughly and broke after 100 metres.
ZULU COURAGE - Ducked inwards and paced roughly shortly after the start. Struck track markers when attempting a marginal run to the inside of VIXENLYZ near the 300 metres. Driver J Young was cautioned for the manner in which she drove.
SAGWITCH - Hung inwards into the passing lane in the early stages of the run home and was corrected by Driver B Barclay.
KEEP IT SIMPLE - Raced wide in the early stages.
VIXENLYZ - Hung outwards throughout. Weakened on the final bend.
WALL STREET WOLF - Improved wide from the 500 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance Driver J Dunn explained that he was not overly disappointed with the gelding's effort given that WALL STREET WOLF was forced to improve wide without cover over the concluding stages.
 
Race 4 PHIL WILLIAMSON RACING STABLES HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
KING KONE - Checked near the 1750 metres. The two-minute breast plate broke during the running.
POPPA DON - Hampered near the 1750 metres.
BONO HEST - Trotted roughly and broke passing the 1750 metres losing ground.
DUSKY EYRE - Trotted roughly passing the 800 metres. Placed in restricted room near the 300 metres. Driver R Allen was cautioned for allowing his horse to start wider than its allocated barrier position.
OCH AYE THE NOO - Hung inwards through the early and middle stages. Inconvenienced near the 1700 metres. Hung inwards rounding the final bend.
FEATHER BOYZ - Inconvenienced near the 1700 metres.
 
Race 5 OTAGO TROTTING OWNERS ASSN FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
SHEEZUS - Out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record. Hung outwards racing into the first bend. Raced erratically near the 850 metres and shifted outwards. Severely checked near the 300 metres. Driver J Dunn was questioned in regards to his decision not to improve wider on the track on the final bend when the opportunity existed. Mr Dunn explained that he was of the opinion he would be better suited to follow SEDUCE ME who appeared to be travelling well as ROCKON STYX which he had been following had commenced to weaken. However SEDUCE ME then locked wheels with ROCKON STYX causing SHEEZUS to be checked. Stewards accepted the explanation of Mr Dunn. Driver Dunn also reported that he would be recommending go-straights be added to the gear of SHEEZUS. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
JEMA JET - Hung inwards throughout the home straight.
ROCK STOCK N BARREL - Broke near the 850 metres losing its chance.
ROCKON STYX - Inconvenienced near the 850 metres. Hung inwards rounding the final bend causing Driver S Tomlinson considerable difficulty. Locked wheels with another runner near the 300 metres losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing manners of the mare.
HOMEFORLIFE - Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages. Gave ground from the 500 metres. A warning was placed on the racing manners of the filly.
TORTURED GENIUS - Paced roughly near the 150 metres.
SEDUCE ME - Inconvenienced near the 850 metres. Locked wheels with another runner near the 300 metres losing its chance.
AFRO DIZZY YAK - Held up near the 500 metres. Checked near the 300 metres.
Trainer B Negus has advised Stewards that following its performance at Forbury Park this week HOMEFORLIFE has been sent for a lengthy spell.
 
Race 6 THE CARPET STORE JUNIOR DRIVERS TROT Video  Video 
EAGLE GALLEON - Backed away at the start losing considerable ground.
DARK OPS - Broke shortly after the start.
ARMORI - driver J Campbell was warned for using his whip after the finishing line.
SHEZA TRENDY MONARCH - Driver K Blakemore was cautioned to display greater control when activating gear on the final bend.
BELMONT'S GREATEST - Over-raced through the middle stages.
BEAR'S REST - Trotted roughly and broke near the 300 metres. Driver S Payne was spoken to regarding the manner he drove and warned for attempting to improve into a marginal run. Mr Payne was also questioned regarding his decision not to improve three wide in the middle stages onto the back of LITTLE MO. Mr Payne explained that he was of the opinion LITTLE MO would obtain the parked position leaving him to race three wide without cover.
LITTLE MO - Raced wide and without cover for the final 1000 metres. Driver S Tomlinson was warned for the manner she drove in the home straight when tightening an inside runner.
DANIELLE AMORE - Inconvenienced rounding the first bend. Broke near the 150 metres.
SYNDIRELLA - Broke rounding the first bend.
MAJESTIC DE FENCE - Lost contact with the field from the 900 metres despite the efforts of Driver J Morrison. Stood down to complete one satisfactory trial. Driver J Morrison will be spoken to in the coming days.
ASTRAL RULER - Inconvenienced rounding the first bend. Had to be steadied near the 100 metres.
 
Race 7 GEOFF AND JUDE KNIGHT RACING STABLES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
REGAL GESTURE - Hung outwards in the early stages.
LOOSE CANNON - Inconvenienced shortly after the start. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1600 metres when LOOSE CANNON shifted outwards. After viewing the replays it was established that LOOSE CANNON had shifted wider on the track prior to REGAL GESTURE reaching its sulky wheel. Accordingly no further action was deemed necessary.
BOOSTER - Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining the parked position near the 1500 metres.
FRANCO SAXON - Broke through the early stages of the score up however recovered to take up its position at dispatch. Hung outwards racing into the first bend.
FIRST SON - Held up rounding the final bend. The boring pole on the gelding broke near the 200 metres. This gear was inspected and found to be in good condition. Held up over the final 100 metres and was unable to be fully tested by Driver M Parker.
COMIC BOOK HERO - Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
DAPPER GEORGE - Raced keenly in the early stages.
 
Race 8 THANK YOU MATT SMITH MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
SAUCHIEHALL - Weakened rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance, driver R McIlwrick explained that he had been pressured when leading through the middle stages which had taken its toll on the mare. Stewards will follow up the recovery of SAUCHIEHALL with trainer J Gameson in the coming days.
LIVE TO TELL - Sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 2000 metres. Held up on the final bend.
SPIRIT OF CHRONOS - Hung inwards and paced roughly when improving its position near the 1100 metres.
TUBBY JIM - Inconvenienced racing into the first bend. Held up on the final bend.
ATOM HANOVER - Inconvenienced racing into the first bend. Held up rounding the final bend. Hung inwards in the home straight.
FLUSHING MEADOWS - Over raced in the early stages.
TOP BRASS - Held up on the final bend.
GOTTA CLASSIE GIRL - Driver J Cox admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 2000 metres by shifting inwards when insufficiently clear of LIVE TO TELL resulting in GOTTA CLASSIE GIRL breaking and LIVE TO TELL sustaining a punctured sulky tyre. After hearing submissions from Stewards and Mr Cox the JCA imposed a fine of $300. Broke near the 1100 metres. Mr Cox was also warned for using his whip when out of contention.
BALIUS - Was out of position at the candy pole. Driver M Parker was issued with a warning. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the final stages of the home straight.