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STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT


Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc at Forbury ParkWednesday, 21 December 2016  
Meeting
Club: Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc at Forbury Park
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: L Tidmarsh (Chairman), N McIntyre, C Boyd
Veterinarian: Dr J R Keenan
 
General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.
Supplementary:
Wairio TC - Saturday, 17th December 2016
Race 2 - SOUTHLAND VEHICLE SALES JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
Trainer T Butt has advised Stewards that PLAYINGINTHESHADOWS has recovered well from its run at Winton last week putting the poor finish down to having to do too much work during the running. Mr Butt added that the gelding will continue with its current preparation.
Race 6 - HIGHWAY SERVICES INVERCARGILL FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Driver K Barclay (EVER READY) was cautioned to ensure she was in her allocated position at both the candy pole and dispatch point in future.
Race 7 - TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD JUNIOR DRIVERS HANDICAP TROT
Trainer T Butt has advised Stewards that BEG HALL has recovered well from its run at Winton last week and will continue with its present campaign.
Race 8 - SBS BANK MOBILE PACE
Driver K Barclay (JUST SAY GO) admitted not maintaining her position behind the mobile until the dispatch point and was fined the sum of $100.00 by the JCA.
Summary
Swabbing:   BEAR'S REST, PASSION FLOWER, REGAL GESTURE, BELMONT INVASION, JAYCEEKAY, ULTIMATE FELLA, DONEGAL RUNDLESCREEK
Protests:   Race 4 LILAC FLASH (1st place)
[Rule 870(5)] - Lapped on, Relegated to 3rd placing.
Suspensions:   Nil
Fines:   Race 3 D Heffernan (FERN FEVER)
[Rule 452(2)] - Colour Fee. Fined $25.
  Race 9 P Hunter (BOLD RULER)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of whip. Fined $300.
Warnings:   Nil
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 1 MISS COCO - Warned Stands
  Race 2 OKAINS BAY - Warned Stands
  Race 4 AVEROSS SPITFIRE - Warned Mobiles
  Race 4 LIS AMORE - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificates:   Nil
Driver Changes:   Nil
Late Scratchings:   Nil
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 22/12/2016 until 25/12/2016 inclusive (4 days):
LILAC REIGN
  Ineligible from 22/12/2016 until 31/12/2016 inclusive (10 days):
PEGASUS MERRILY
 
Race Comments
Race 1 DUNEDIN HOLIDAY PARK HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
MISS COCO - Refused to move away at the start losing all chance. Connections warned to improve standing start manners.
MAJESTIC PEAK - Trotted roughly throughout the home straight.
JANUCCI GIRL - Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.
MADABOY - Broke racing into the first bend and again on several occasions during the running.
THE DENNISTON ROSE - Over-raced near the 700 metres.
MR TASSLE - Broke at the start. Trotted roughly on several occasions during the running.
BEAR'S REST - When questioned regarding the gelding's improved performance, Trainer B White advised the gelding had trialled well at the Geraldine trials on Saturday and was of the opinion that tonight's race was a drop back in class from its most recent outings.
SYNDIRELLA - Hung inwards passing the 1000 metres and gave ground from the 600 metres.
MAJESTIC DE FENCE - Hung outwards from the 700 metres.
WOT UP - Trotted roughly for a distance passing the 1000 metres.
 
Race 2 palaMOUNTAINS PACE Video  Video 
ASHI JETSUN - Broke at the start.
CAPITAL PLAN - Hung inwards at the 500 metres. Shifted inside several pylons passing the 250 metres. Stewards withheld 4th placing being awarded to CAPITAL PLAN until they were satisfied the gelding had not gained an advantage when racing inside pylons. Driver T Chmiel was spoken to advisedly to make a greater effort to straighten his runners in the future.
CAPTAIN MANNERING - Paced roughly passing the 1700 metres and again on several occasions through the running. Hung inwards near the 250 metres and when being corrected, shifted outwards inconveniencing LONGEVITY.
LONGEVITY - Steadied momentarily passing the 200 metres when awkwardly positioned to the outside of CAPTAIN MANNERING.
OKAINS BAY - Broke at the start. Warning placed against standing start record.
HOLD ON ARIZONA - Broke at the start. Held up rounding the final bend until near the 200 metres.
ESSENCE OF EASTON - Hung inwards and paced roughly passing the 1400 metres. Hung inwards over the final 300 metres having to be straightened on a number of occasions.
 
Race 3 THANK YOU LORRAINE MATHIESON MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
ALEXY - Held up rounding the final bend until near the 200 metres.
REGAL GESTURE - Hung outwards through the middle stages. Held up and unable to improve from the 600 metres, only obtaining clear racing room until passing the 200 metres.
BEST DEFENCE - Raced wide without cover in the early stages. Over-raced in the middle stages. Held up over the final 150 metres.
BACKSEAT CHICK - Raced wide over the final 700 metres.
LOOSE CANNON - Hung inwards when being improved to a leading position near the 1900 metres.
FERN FEVER - Trainer D Heffernan was charged a $25 colour fee.
ANNIE FITZ - Held up throughout the home straight and was unable to be fully tested by Driver C Ferguson.
 
Race 4 NEVELE R STUD MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
LILAC FLASH - Broke inside the final 50 metres failing to regain its proper gait. Stewards lodged a Protest pursuant to Rule 870(5) in that LILAC FLASH was in a break over the finishing line being lapped on by BELMONT JET and KEEPOVER, with this being contested by connections representative driver D Dunn. After hearing all relative submissions the Protest was upheld by the JCA, with LILAC FLASH being subsequently relegated to 3rd placing.
HEZ ONLY THE LONELY - Inconvenienced and forced wider on the track passing the 200 metres.
AVEROSS SPITFIRE - Broke late in the score up losing its chance. Warning placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
LIS AMORE - Broke in the score up losing considerable ground with a warning being placed on the filly's mobile barrier manners.
SOLENTO - Inconvenienced near the 150 metres.
HI DELIGHT - Hung outwards passing the 200 metres and had to be steadied.
BELMONT JET - Hung inwards rounding the final bend. Had to shift wider on the track inside the final 50 metres to avoid the breaking LILAC FLASH.
AFRO DIZZY YAK - Broke passing the 400 metres when the hopple carrier broke. Stewards inspected this gear which was found to be in a satisfactory condition.
 
Race 5 HYDROFLOW DISTRIBUTORS TROT Video  Video 
The start of this event was delayed by 7 minutes due to the ongoing Protest in Race 4.
ARMORI - Held up rounding the final bend.
SHEZA TRENDY MONARCH - Broke shortly after the start.
ITS ELVIS - Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.
DREAM BIG - Broke at the start losing its chance.
BARHAM BELLE - Commenced to give ground passing the 700 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
KING KONE - Broke at the start.
HUSTLE HILL - Trotted slowly over the early stages. Trotted roughly over the final stages.
 
Race 6 DUNEDIN CITY MOTORS PACE Video  Video 
GLENSTONE - Broke at the start. Held up for a short distance passing the 150 metres.
FRANCO HAMILTON - Broke at the start.
SUNNIVUE BAY BOY - Driver C Ferguson advised that he had sustained a punctured sulky wheel during the running.
BUFFY BAY - The rein-pricker applied on this mare was removed prior to the start after it had warmed up unfavourably. Commenced to over-race near the 1500 metres and continued to do so when in a trailing position through the middle stages. Held up rounding the final bend and through the early and middle stages of the home straight until near the 70 metres.
SEDUCE ME - Broke at the start.
MOTU TIME TO SHINE - Broke at the start.
THE PERSUADER - Restrained for a distance passing the 1650 metres when awkwardly positioned behind SUNNIVUE BAY BOY. Held up from the 400 metres, obtaining clear racing room from the 250 metres.
REALLY DESIRABLE - Broke at the start. Improved wide through the early stages.
 
Race 7 FORBURY PARK BISTRO HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
BONO HEST - Broke at the start. Trotted roughly near the 2300 metres.
DON'T LOOK BACK - Over-raced for a distance passing the 700 metres. Held up rounding the final bend until the 200 metres. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
DUSKY EYRE - Broke at the start losing considerable ground.
JAYCEEKAY - Lay outwards under pressure in the home straight.
 
Race 8 THE PRESIDENT'S GOT NEW SHOES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
AMERICAN SPIRIT - Got its head up when being restrained in the early stages. Hung outwards when tiring in the home straight.
ULTIMATE FELLA - Lay inwards briefly near the 200 metres.
ROBYN'S BAD BOY - Held up throughout the home straight and was unable to be fully tested by Driver C Ferguson.
BEYOND BELIEF - Lay outwards through the early stages of the home straight. Authorisation of dividends was withheld until Driver B Orange was afforded the opportunity to view the video coverage of the home straight, however elected not to proceed with an objection.
MACHIE MACH - Held up through the early stages of the home straight until the 150 metres.
 
Race 9 PINELEA FARMS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
BOLD RULER - Held up rounding the final bend. Driver P Hunter admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) the particulars being that he used his whip excessively in the final 400 metres. After hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $300.
ATOM HANOVER - Hung inwards passing the 400 metres and had to steady when awkwardly positioned to the outside of EM AY.
ROMANITE - Held up throughout the home straight, with trainer/driver J Harrington advising that he did not activate the sliding blinds due to this.
CHIEF KAPAI - Raced wide in the early stages.
SPIRIT OF CHRONOS - Raced three wide without cover from the 1000 metres.
ZENMACH - Held up rounding the final bend.