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STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT


Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra ParkSaturday, 31 December 2016  
Meeting
Club: Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra Park
Weather: Fine
Track: Fast
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: N Ydgren (Chairman), S Mulcay, S Renault, B Van Kan
Veterinarian: Dr I S Bridge
 
General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Driver S McCaffrey was unable to fulfill his driving engagement in Race 3 due to being injured and was replaced as per the summary below. Mr McCaffrey was advised that he must supply a medical clearance before resuming driving.
Supplementary:
Nil
Summary
Swabbing:   ALTA MAESTRO, VINCENT(AUS), QUEVERT, ECLIPSE ME, AMERICAN EMPRESS, DELIGHTFUL MEMPHIS, SPANISH ARMADA, TUIZ LUCK, JACK'S LEGEND, ULTIMATE MACHETE, MORE THE BETTER, GREAT THINGS HAPPEN, QUITE A MOMENT, BORDEAUX, HUG THE WIND, ARDEN'S CHOICE, DREAM ABOUT ME, DON DOMINGO
Protests:   Nil
Suspensions:   Nil
Fines:   Race 4 T Macfarlane (KAITLYN)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of whip. Fined $400.
  Race 9 C Dalgety (CHRISTEN ME)
[Rule 865(1)] - Late gear notification. Fined $50.
Warnings:   Race 5 B Mangos (ASK AGAIN)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
  Race 10 D Dunn (IDEAL ROMAN)
[Rule 869(4)] - Restraining abruptly causing an easing of the pace.
  Race 10 S Grayling (LAREDO TORPEDO)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Exercise care when shifting ground.
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 1 RECCO LOVER - Veterinary Clearance Required
  Race 2 ALTA LAS VEGAS - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
  Race 10 ACCEPTANCE - Warned Mobiles
  Race 10 NEIGHLOR - Warned Performance
Medical Certificates:   S McCaffrey - Medical clearance required
Driver Changes: Race 3 M McKendry replaced S McCaffrey on LEMOND
    Injured
Late Scratchings: Race 1 RECCO LOVER - @ 2.59pm on veterinary advice
  Race 3 GOLDEN GATE - @ 4.07pm by Order of the Stewards
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 01/01/2017 until 04/01/2017 inclusive (4 days):
MUSCULUS
  Exceptional Circumstances:
BONNIE'S KHALEESI, CIRCLES, YOUSHALLNOTPASS, SUNDOWN IN PARIS, RED MOON RISING
 
Race Comments
Race 1 BRECKON FARMS YOUNG GUNS SERIES (HEAT 2) MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
RECCO LOVER - late scratching at 2.59pm on veterinary advice after completing its preliminary lame. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to the colt resuming.
THE BUS - raced roughly and hung outwards on the final bend.
ROYAL TRIBUTE - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start.
ALTA MAESTRO - hung outwards leaving the final bend and in the home straight.
SPANKEM - lay inwards when improving three wide near the 1100 metres and was awkwardly positioned close to the wheel of SOUTH BEACH ARDEN. Raced roughly near the 175 metres and had to be steadied.
JACK MAC - raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start.
ARDEN'S WINSTAR - over-raced passing the 1200 metres.
 
Race 2 THE WOODLANDS YEARLING PARADE JANUARY 16 HANDICAP PACE Video  Video 
ALTA LAS VEGAS - the blinds were removed prior to the start after the gelding warmed up unfavourably. Broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Trainer R Dunn reported that the horse would be restricted to mobile starts where possible.
MO CASINO - hampered late in the run home.
CULLEN WHO - hung inwards over the concluding stages placing inside runner in restricted room.
KENRICK - broke at the start.
JO'S DREAM - hampered in the early stages.
WALKINSHAW - broke at the start losing all chance.
FRANCO CRISTIANO - paced roughly in the early stages. Improved four wide from the 600 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance, Driver D Dunn reported the gelding had travelled lethargically throughout due to the fast tempo of the race and had been unsuited to working wide on the final bend.
ROBBIE BURNS - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
 
Race 3 MITAVITE HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
I GOT RHYTHM - Trainer R Lauren advised the mare was racing in foal. Broke at the start losing all chance.
TORBJORN - hampered final bend.
LEMOND - hung inwards in the early stages and trotted roughly. Briefly hampered near the 700 metres and had to be steadied.
DJOKOVIC - broke at the start. Held up in the early stages of the home straight.
KING OF THE ROSES - raced wide from the 1000 metres. Broke for a short distance near the 700 metres. Again broke for a short distance near the 300 metres. Trotted roughly in the home straight.
EYRE I COME - broke near the 350 metres hampering trailing runner before shifting inwards to avoid causing further interference.
GOLDEN GATE - late scratching at 4.07pm by Order of the Stewards after the mare refused to move in the preliminary despite the assistance of the Crash Crew.
 
Race 4 CROMBIE LOCKWOOD MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
AMERICAN PRINCESS - hampered near the 2000 metres and had to be steadied.
KAITLYN - broke briefly near the 2000 metres. Broke a hopple side carrier during the running which came loose. Held up final bend and raced roughly for a short distance prior to utilising the passing lane. Driver T Macfarlane admitted a charge issued under Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip excessively inside the final 400 metres and was fined $400 by the JCA.
GUPTA'S CULLEN - when spoken to regarding the mare's performance, Driver T Williams explained that he had received some pressure from the parked horse inside the final 700 metres and was beginning to weaken leaving the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor abrasion to the off fore coronary band.
 
Race 5 ALABAR SIRES STAKES FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL (MOBILE PACE) Video  Video 
AMERICAN EMPRESS - held up in the early stages of the run home.
MAJOR ROCKET - weakened near the 300 metres.
DELIGHTFUL MEMPHIS - hung outwards leaving the final bend.
CLASSY CHAPEL - weakened near the 300 metres.
ASK AGAIN - out of position at the start. Driver B Mangos was issued with a warning. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 6 AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
GINGER BERTHA - weakened passing the 400 metres.
MAJESTIC GAL - broke briefly near the 1700 metres losing one position on the running line.
C K SPUR - broke near the 1300 metres. Raced wide from that point onwards. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no apparent abnormalities.
IL PIRATA - trotted roughly under pressure throughout the final straight.
LOVEONTHELAWN - gave ground near the 700 metres. When spoken to regarding the filly's performance, Driver Z Butcher explained that he had been very disappointed with the effort and added that the horse was displaying a slow recovery. The connections advised they would have blood tests taken in the coming days and notify Stewards of the results.
TERESKOVA - raced wide in the early stages. Broke near the 2300 metres.
LOVELY BUNDY - broke at the start. Broke near the 900 metres.
MR GOOD AND EVIL - raced wide in the early and middle stages. Broke near the 1250 metres. Broke near the 250 metres.
 
Race 7 PGG WRIGHTSON NZ YEARLING SALES 3YO FINAL (MOBILE PACE) Video  Video 
JACK'S LEGEND - held up final bend.
MOTU METEOR - broke for a short distance racing into the first bend. Broke near the 900 metres. Driver T Williams advised that he would be recommending the hopple length of the gelding be shortened.
ULTIMATE MACHETE - raced wide early stages.
MONGOLIAN STORM - hung in the score up and was back slightly at the start.
ALTA INTRIGUE - hampered racing into the first bend.
SPRING CAMPAIGN - broke for a short distance near the 800 metres. Raced wide from that point onwards. Weakened final bend.
 
Race 8 2016 JEN CAMPIN BLOODSTOCK NATIONAL TROT (MOBILE) Video  Video 
GREAT THINGS HAPPEN - trotted roughly in the early stages of the home straight.
LE REVEUR - hung inwards when racing wider on the track on the final bend. Weakened passing the 300 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance, Driver Z Butcher reported that the gelding had travelled well throughout however had disappointed when asked for an effort over the final stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
SUNNY RUBY - held up on the final bend.
MARCOOLA - raced wide in the early stages. When spoken to regarding the performance, Driver C Ford reported it was his intention to restrain the horse in the early stages to obtain cover however the entire had commenced to race keenly and failed to settle throughout.
SCARRYMCLEARY - broke after 100 metres losing its chance.
BELLES SON - raced roughly on the bend near the 1500 metres losing considerable ground. Continued to race roughly thereafter and was retired from the event. When spoken to regarding the performance, Trainer K Chapman advised that the mare may have tied-up however he undertook to notify Stewards of anything that may come to light in the coming days that could explain the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
 
Race 9 2016 TRILLIAN TRUST AUCKLAND CUP (STANDING START) Video  Video 
HUGHIE GREEN - broke at the start. Gave ground from the 900 metres. When questioned regarding the performance, Driver T Herlihy could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary inspection including an endoscopic examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding in the coming days.
CHRISTEN ME - Trainer C Dalgety was issued with a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $50 after being late to notify that the gelding would race without sliding blinds.
TITAN BANNER - raced keenly middle stages when positioned to the outside of the leader.
NO DOCTOR NEEDED - broke at the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room leaving the final bend.
DREAM ABOUT ME - returned to the birdcage with a minor abrasion above the near front knee and was treated by the Veterinarian.
CHASE THE DREAM - when spoken to regarding the performance, Driver T Williams reported he was disappointed with the effort of the entire. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the horse in the coming days.
LITTLE RASCAL - broke at the start. Held up passing the 800 metres.
 
Race 10 LINCOLN FARMS BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
RAPTORS FLIGHT - hampered near the 700 metres.
SAUCY REBEL - inconvenienced near the 200 metres.
ITALIAN DELIGHT - hampered near the 700 metres.
RORY MCILROY - raced roughly passing the 800 metres. Weakened near the 350 metres and hung inwards striking pylons.
IDEAL ROMAN - raced wide middle stages. Driver D Dunn was cautioned for the manner in which he attempted to shift ground inwards near the 700 metres when restraining abruptly hampering trailing runners. Hung outwards under pressure final straight.
NEIGHLOR - raced roughly near the 1200 metres and was unable to maintain contact with the field, being eased down by Driver M McKendry. Mr McKendry reported the gelding had paced poorly throughout and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.
LAREDO TORPEDO - hampered near the 700 metres. Broke when shifting outwards near the 200 metres. Stewards spoke with Junior Horseman S Grayling assisted by D Butcher regarding the breaking of his runner. Notwithstanding the colt's racing manners or that it was hampered by IDEAL ROMAN, Mr Grayling was issued with a warning to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
NORTHVIEW HUSTLER - checked and broke near the 200 metres.
ZADAKA - hampered near the 700 metres. Inconvenienced near the 200 metres.
ACCEPTANCE - broke after 100 metres losing its chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
BOPPER JET - hampered near the 700 metres. Inconvenienced near the 175 metres.