Meeting | |
Club: | Westport Trotting Club Inc at Patterson Park (Grass) |
Weather: | Fine |
Track: | Good |
Rail: | Pylons out 600mm from original marker line |
Stewards: | S Renault (Chairman), S Wallis, P Lamb |
Veterinarian: | Dr R J Shorten |
General |
Pre-race blood testing was carried out. The start of Race 10 was significantly delayed due to a member of the public requiring urgent medical treatment from the on-course Ambulance. |
Supplementary: |
Nil |
Summary | ||
Swabbing: | SAMARIAS FALCON, RONALD J, BOBBY M, FRANCO TMICK, HELENA IDEAL, BUSTER BRADY, GLENISTHEBETTOR, MIDFREW TARPEDIEM | |
Protests: | Nil | |
Suspensions: | Nil | |
Fines: | Race 3 |
B Butt
(OLDE OAK EMMA) [Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of the whip. Fined $300. |
Race 5 |
C Thornley
(JJ'S DELIGHT) [Rule 869(7A)(c)] - Forced runner over pylons. Fined $200. |
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Race 7 |
R May
(RANFURLY RULZ) [Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of the whip. Fined $400. |
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Race 8 |
C Thornley
(KNOCKMANAUGH) [Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of the whip. Fined $400. |
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Race 10 |
M Heenan
(SHARK ATTACK) [Rule 849(2)] - Presented runner with incorrect number. Fined $100. |
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Warnings: | Race 2 |
K Cameron
(ZONED SCARLETT) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Cautioned regarding shifting ground when not entitled. |
Race 5 |
C Markham
(FRANCO TMICK) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Cautioned regarding crowding runners when shifting ground. |
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Race 6 |
R Anderson
(SMOOTH FIRE) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Cautioned regarding shifting ground when not entitled. |
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Race 8 |
S Golding
(LIS RULZ) [Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Striking pylons. |
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Race 10 |
S Golding
(JONTY JAMES) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Cautioned regarding shifting ground when not entitled. |
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Bleeders: | Nil | |
Horse Actions: | Race 1 | OPAWA MACH - Warned Stands |
Race 1 | OPAWA MACH - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request | |
Race 1 | PALEFACE SIOUX - Warned Stands | |
Race 1 | SUPREME HARMONY - Warned Stands | |
Race 2 | LADY BEATRIX BOURBON - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request | |
Race 2 | MICHELLE - Warned Stands | |
Race 2 | RONALD J - Veterinary Clearance Received | |
Race 3 | HAPPY STYX - Warned Performance | |
Race 3 | MR ASIA - Warned Stands | |
Race 3 | SHADOWMAN - Warned Stands | |
Race 4 | TRIAL SEPARATION - Warned Performance | |
Race 5 | GOTTA TICKET - Unruly Mobiles | |
Race 5 | GREEN FINGERS - Warned Racing Manners | |
Race 5 | IT'S OFFICIAL - Warned Performance | |
Race 6 | THE JANDEL MACHINE - Final Warning Mobiles | |
Race 6 | TINTED BOYZ - Warned Mobiles | |
Race 7 | ARCANO - Warned Stands | |
Race 8 | TAITTINGER ROSE - Warned Stands | |
Race 9 | DREAM TO REALITY - Warned Racing Manners | |
Race 9 | IREBY MEG - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
Race 10 | ALL NUTS N BOLTS - Warned Stands | |
Race 10 | ASK ME ART - Warned Racing Manners | |
Race 10 | GOTTA CLASSIE GIRL - Warned Stands | |
Race 10 | SPINNAKER - Warned Stands | |
Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
Driver Changes: | Nil | |
Late Scratchings: | Race 8 | GAME CHANGER - @ 11.03am on veterinary advice |
Scratching Penalties: |
Ineligible from 29/12/2016 until 01/01/2017 inclusive (4 days):
GAME CHANGER |
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Race Comments | |
Race 1 | TRT BUILDERS PACE Video |
SAMARIAS FALCON - inconvenienced at the start. | |
YOU BETTOR RULE - inconvenienced at the start. Hampered near the 850 metres. | |
PALEFACE SIOUX - broke shortly after the start failing to settle effectively losing its chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. The connections advised that the horse would be restricted to mobile starts in the immediate future. | |
GOT A BEAUTY - hampered near the 850 metres. Broke leaving the final bend. | |
OPAWA MACH - broke at the start losing ground with a warning being placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of Trainer K Cameron. | |
RETURNTOROCKNROLL - paced roughly nearing the 500 metres. | |
HIGHVIEW JUSTICE - hung inwards and struck pylons near the 1500 metres. Hung inwards and struck pylons near the 300 metres. | |
DALI'S MASTERPIECE - broke at the 850 metres. | |
SUPREME HARMONY - broke at the start with a warning being placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
EYRE AGAIN - subjected to a post race veterinary examination after showing signs of colic. | |
Race 2 | BERNIE STEWART MEMORIAL TROT Video |
OPAWA MAJESTIC - broke briefly at the start. Broke at the 2100 metres. | |
LADY BEATRIX BOURBON - broke at the start. Placed on the unruly for its future standing starts at the request of trainer D Hunter. | |
ZONED SCARLETT - broke near the 2100 metres. Shifted ground outwards near the 650 metres. Driver K Cameron was warned to exercise care when shifting ground. | |
TEHORO NOVA - broke approaching the first bend. Broke near the 500 metres. | |
RONALD J - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. | |
LITTLE MISS - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Broke near the 650 metres after being placed in restricted room. | |
REIGN ON ME - hung inwards and trotted roughly throughout the home straight and was unable to be driven out. | |
WAR SPIRIT - broke after 200 metres. Broke nearing the 900 metres. | |
TROY CASTLETON - trotted roughly in the home straight. | |
ROSETTA STONE - broke at the 1900 metres. Hung inwards near the 1100 metres. | |
MICHELLE - reared at the start and shifted up the track abruptly losing its chance. A warning was placed on its barrier record. Trainer/Driver W Higgs advised the filly would be sent for a spell. | |
SUNNY GLENIS - hampered at the start. Broke after 150 metres. Broke near the 250 metres. | |
SPOTS GOLD N GIRL - hung inwards and trotted roughly near the 1100 metres. | |
Race 3 | FRANK HIGGINS MEMORIAL PACE Video |
OLDE OAK EMMA - Driver B Butt admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip excessively inside the final 400 metres. After hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $300. | |
SHADOWMAN - reared at the start and broke. A warning was placed on the barrier record. Gave ground on the final bend. | |
NATASHA FRANCO - gave ground final bend. | |
FRANCO LAMAR - broke at the start. Hung inwards near the 1100 metres. | |
HAPPY STYX - raced wide in the early stages. Tired from the 600 metres. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare. Trainer M House advised he would be reassessing the racing programme of his mare. | |
SMOOTH MARA - raced wide in the early stages. | |
AMERICAN ALICE - locked wheels with MR ASIA shortly after the start losing its chance. | |
MR ASIA - the connections advised the gelding would race without front shoes. Shifted inwards shortly after the start and locked wheels with AMERICAN ALICE losing its chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
Race 4 | FULLER TOOLS/PAT SCANLON MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT Video |
A false start was declared due to the 30 metre barrier strand failing to activate. | |
ARDITI - trotted roughly in the home straight. | |
TRIAL SEPARATION - struggled to maintain its position from the 1000 metres with a warning being placed on its racing performance. | |
MONKEY LUCK - hampered by a tiring runner near the 900 metres. | |
CLIFDEN CLOWERS - the connections advised the gelding would race without front shoes. | |
GIN RUMMY - hampered by a tiring runner near the 900 metres. | |
MEDUSA - trotted in an uneven fashion through the early stages before breaking entering the first bend losing its chance. Trainer/Driver K Cameron advised that the mare would be sent for a spell. | |
Race 5 | VALSPAR CHANGE MADE EASY MOBILE PACE Video |
OLDE OAK ELLIE - gave ground final bend. | |
SCOOB OPERATOR - was placed in restricted room racing into the first bend. | |
GREEN FINGERS - broke near the 900 metres with a warning being placed on its racing record. | |
JJ'S DELIGHT - held up rounding the final bend. Driver C Thornley admitted a breach of Rule 869(7A)(c) and was fined $200 by the JCA after admitting forcing REBEL RICHIE down the track and over pylons racing into the first bend. | |
REBEL RICHIE - checked and broke racing into the first bend when positioned to the inside of JJ'S DELIGHT. Broke near the 600 metres. | |
FRANCO TMICK - shifted inwards racing into the first bend. Driver C Markham was warned to exercise care when shifting ground. | |
GOTTA TICKET - slow to leave the pre-race circle and was back a length at the start. Broke shortly after the start and was placed on the unruly for future mobile racing. | |
IT'S OFFICIAL - the connections advised the gelding would race without front shoes. Tired considerably from the 600 metres with a warning being placed on its racing performance. | |
Race 6 | RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE MOBILE PACE Video |
ROCKON STYX - held up by the tiring runner at the 400 metres. | |
SMOOTH FIRE - held up by the tiring runner near the 450 metres. Driver R Anderson was warned for the manner he shifted ground near the 400 metres when placing outside runner in restricted room. | |
LI NA - commenced to tire from the 450 metres. | |
PALEFACE SIOUX - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having started in Race 1 and was cleared to start. | |
MASTER JORDY - raced wide in the early stages. Driver C Markham reported that he dropped his whip which then became entangled in his sulky stay. | |
TINTED BOYZ - broke at the start for a considerable distance effectively losing its chance. A warning was placed on its barrier record. | |
THE JANDEL MACHINE - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A final warning was placed on its mobile barrier manners. Raced keenly through the middle stages. Placed in restricted room near the 400 metres and had to steady. | |
CHEROKEE RED - paced roughly near the 1400 metres. | |
Race 7 | CALTEX WESTPORT HANDICAP PACE Video |
SHILLELAGH - swung sideways at the start and was slow away. | |
RANFURLY RULZ - held up in the early and middle stages of the home straight. Driver R May admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) and was fined $400 by the JCA after admitting he used his whip in an excessive manner inside the final 400 metres. | |
KARANGA RED FANTASY - broke near the 50 metres. | |
HERE WE GO AGAIN - paced roughly near the 900 metres and had to be steadied which resulted in the mare being forced three wide. | |
ARCANO - broke at the start causing an inconvenience to BURN OFF. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly and weakened on the final bend. | |
BURN OFF - inconvenienced at the start settling at the rear. | |
Race 8 | NELSON PINE INDUSTRIES HANDICAP PACE Video |
TAITTINGER ROSE - reared as the start was effected and swung sideways settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Tired final bend. | |
KNOCKMANAUGH - held up leaving the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight. Driver C Thornley admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) and was fined $400 by the JCA after admitting he used his whip in an excessive manner inside the final 400 metres. | |
LIS RULZ - struck several pylons negotiating the first bend. Driver S Golding was cautioned to ensure he makes a greater effort to avoid striking pylons. | |
DON PIERRE - broke racing into the first bend. | |
YOUNG MISTER GRACE - held up in the early stages of the home straight. | |
SAILS - paced roughly and broke in the early stages before settling towards the rear. Paced roughly near the 2100 metres. | |
Race 9 | CLUB BULLER MOBILE PACE Video |
GLENISTHEBETTOR - hampered near the 900 metres. | |
HES FAST AND FURIOUS - held up final bend. | |
PAUL'S VERDICT - hampered near the 900 metres. | |
IREBY MEG - treated by the Vet following the race after choking in the stabling area. A Veterinary clearance will be required prior to the mare resuming. | |
JACKALACK SUE - hampered near the 900 metres. Paced roughly from the 600 metres. Gave ground final bend. | |
ONEDIN'S DELIGHT - paced roughly near the 2100 metres | |
DREAM TO REALITY - broke near the 900 metres when leading disrupting trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of this gelding. Held up final bend and in the early stages of the home straight. | |
MIDNIGHT FLYER - gave ground final bend. | |
BETTOR BE SMOOTH - forced wider on the track near the 850 metres. | |
DANSE MACABRE - held up final bend. | |
WOBBEGONG - hampered near the 850 metres. | |
Race 10 | SPEIGHTS MCMANUS HOTEL PACE Video |
FLAMBOYANT - held up leaving the final bend. | |
ASK ME ART - broke negotiating the first bend and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on its racing manners. | |
ALICE SPRINGS - tangled away. Hampered near the 900 metres. Hampered near the 250 metres. | |
CANNDEW - broke at the start. | |
JONTY JAMES - raced keenly in the middle stages. Driver S Golding was warned to exercise care when shifting ground near the 250 metres. | |
AQUA JETSTREAM - gave ground final bend. | |
GOTTA CLASSIE GIRL - broke at the start with a warning being placed on its standing start record. | |
MONET GRACE - hampered near the 250 metres. Hung inwards in the home straight. | |
SPINNAKER - broke at the start with a warning placed on its barrier record. | |
SHARK ATTACK - Trainer M Heenan was issued a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $100 after presenting this horse to race with the incorrect number. Paced roughly near the 900 metres. Hampered near the 250 metres. | |
ALL NUTS N BOLTS - broke as the start was effected losing all chance. A warning was placed on its standing start record. | |