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STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT


Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc at Motukarara Raceway (Grass)Monday, 17 April 2017  
Meeting
Club: Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc at Motukarara Raceway (Grass)
Weather: Overcast
Track: Heavy
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: S Renault (Chairman), N Ydgren, D Wadley
Veterinarian: Dr A A Corser
 
General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.
Supplementary:
NZ Metro TC - Thursday, 16th March 2017
Race 1 - CHRISTCHURCH CASINO MOBILE TROT
Driver A Edmonds (JAW D NANCY) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly near the 1700 metres by shifting inwards when insufficiently clear of BONNIE HIGHLANDER (J Dunn) which broke resulting in the sulky tyre of JAW D NANCY being punctured. After hearing submissions on penalty, the JCA suspended Miss Edmonds' licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 7 May 2017 (6 days)
NZ Metro TC - Saturday, 15th April 2017
Race 11 - BLUE STAR TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Driver J Young (FORTUNE TILLER) was warned for the manner she shifted ground near the 400 metres when crowding outside runners.
Driver M Edmonds (MYBOYLOLLIEPOP) was warned for the manner he shifted ground near the 300 metres when crowding outside runners.
Summary
Swabbing:   JACKALACK SUE, GOODTIME GAMBLE, LIGHTWORKOFIT, JAY FM, MO FARAH, OUTTA SIGHT, MCLOVIN, VENETO, LATE MAIL
Protests:   Race 9 MOMENTOUS (4th Placing)
[Rule 870(3) & Breaking Horse Regulations] - Breaking in excess of 150 metres at the start. Disqualified by the JCA.
Suspensions:   Nil
Fines:   Race 4 D Burrows (LIGHTWORKOFIT)
[Rule 849(2)] - Presented horse to race with the incorrect number. Fined $100.
  Race 7 R Payne (AWAYOVERNIGHT)
[Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of whip inside the final 400 metres. Fined $400.
Warnings:   Race 1 D Reardon (DON PIERRE)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
  Race 3 S McNally (REBEL REGGAEZ)
[Rule 869(2)(c)] - Ensure his whip remains within the confines of the sulky.
  Race 8 S Ottley (ZULU COURAGE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Crowding inside runner.
Bleeders:   Nil
Horse Actions: Race 1 ALL NUTS N BOLTS - Warned Mobiles
  Race 5 AVEROSS SPITFIRE - Warned Racing Manners
  Race 5 BERAGIO - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
  Race 5 GREEN FINGERS - Warned Racing Manners
  Race 7 DONEGAL LUCY ANNE - Warned Mobiles
  Race 8 MAKERS MARK - Warned Stands
  Race 8 MY CASH - Warned Stands
  Race 9 GRACE LIGHTNING - Cleared From Unruly Stands
  Race 10 HES FAST AND FURIOUS - Veterinary Clearance Required
Medical Certificates:   R Cameron - Medical clearance received.
Driver Changes:   Nil
Late Scratchings: Race 7 CHEVRONS REWARD - Track conditions
  Race 8 RUN BOY RUN - Track conditions
  Race 10 GAME CHANGER - Track conditions
  Race 10 HES FAST AND FURIOUS - Veterinary advice
  Race 10 CANNDEW - Track conditions
  Race 11 HIGHVIEW ILLUSION - Track conditions
  Race 11 LEADING THE WAY - Track conditions
Scratching Penalties: Ineligible from 18/04/2017 until 21/04/2017 inclusive (4 days):
HOT OFF THE PRESS, HES FAST AND FURIOUS, RED RIVER LOCHEE
  Ineligible from 18/04/2017 until 27/04/2017 inclusive (10 days):
IAN AYRES, THE JANDEL MACHINE, JACK HAMMER
  Exceptional Circumstances:
TUFFLITTLEROOSTER, GRAND PRINCESS, INDIE, OMAR SHARIF, CHEVRONS REWARD, RUN BOY RUN, CANNDEW, GAME CHANGER, HIGHVIEW ILLUSION, LEADING THE WAY
 
Race Comments
Race 1 JONTY'S JOURNEY AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
GERALD - driver C Negus reported that one sliding blind had not activated.
ALL NUTS N BOLTS - broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
BETTOR BACKIM - weakened leaving the final bend.
CLAUS - weakened over the concluding stages after racing in the parked position throughout.
REAL DASH - when spoken to regarding the performance, driver T Woodward reported that in his opinion the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions.
JACKALACK SUE - hung outwards in the run home.
WAIHEMO ART - no claims were lodged. Paced roughly in the home straight.
AS KIWI AS - held up leaving the final bend.
CAESAR'S QUEST - held up in the early stages of the home straight.
DON PIERRE - out of position at the start. Driver D Reardon was issued with a warning.
EASTWOOD CHIEFTAIN - raced wide in the early stages before improving to the lead near the 1200 metres.
 
Race 2 FERNLEIGH FARMS LTD TROT Video  Video 
SPURRED BY SUCCESS - hung outwards in the home straight.
HERE WE ARE - broke at the start.
CELTIC THUNDER - when spoken to regarding the tactics adopted passing the 1000 metres, Driver B Orange reported the gelding had been racing greenly and hanging outwards. He added that he had not intended handing up the lead to the improving SUNNY GLENIS however felt if he had placed the gelding under pressure to maintain his position the horse may have broken.
THIS WAY COMES - slow to begin. Broke briefly passing the 1600 metres.
GOODTIME GAMBLE - broke at the start. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations when galloping in the early stages.
MAJESTIC MOMENT - raced greenly approaching the first bend. Broke shortly after the crossing near the 1700 metres. Hung inwards and broke near the 300 metres.
DON'T ROCK THE BOAT - slow to begin. Broke after 100 metres.
OAK - broke near the 1600 metres.
JIMS DRAGON - broke passing the 900 metres.
SHEER CLASS - broke at the start.
SUNNY GLENIS - broke over the concluding stages. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations when galloping in the home straight.
JERRY GARCIA - broke after 150 metres. Broke at the 200 metres.
ABOUT LAST NIGHT - trotted roughly on the final bend before breaking near the 400 metres.
 
Race 3 MORRISONS SADDLERY & HAMILTON BOYS PACE Video  Video 
RED TERROR - broke at the start.
REBEL REGGAEZ - driver S McNally was warned to ensure his whip remains within the confines of the sulky.
CHRISTIE MARIE - broke leaving the final bend near the 400 metres.
I AM YOURS - paced roughly shortly after the start.
LIMOSO - the start was delayed due to the gelding require farrier attention. Raced without one hind shoe. Broke at the start.
RICO GOLD - paced roughly and broke near the 400 metres.
AWAYTOCULLECT - hung outwards throughout causing driver C Thornley some difficulty. The connections advised they would be making gear changes prior to the horse resuming.
 
Race 4 RON ELLEN MEMORIAL TROT Video  Video 
GIN RUMMY - held up final bend. When spoken to regarding the performance, driver K Cameron advised that the gelding had failed to handle the track conditions.
RED HOT POKER - broke at the start.
CONROCK - broke at the start. Broke again at the 1500 metres.
ROLLIN THUNDER - weakened final bend.
MAGNAFIQUE - broke after 150 metres hampering outside runners.
WANDERING STAR - tangled away. Hampered after 150 metres. Raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1500 metres. Weakened final bend.
DI'Z LUCK - trainer/driver G Smith advised that the filly had trotted indifferently due to the prevailing track conditions.
GLENIS MARIE - hampered after 150 metres.
LIGHTWORKOFIT - trainer D Burrows was issued a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $100 after presenting the gelding to race with the incorrect number.
 
Race 5 SINEAD & CAITLIN GRADUATION MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
ASHI JETSUN - locked wheels with GREEN FINGERS near the 700 metres losing momentum.
DON'T TELL ANGE - checked near the 700 metres.
GOT A BEAUTY - driver R Close reported that one sliding blind had not activated.
AVEROSS SPITFIRE - broke near the 1450 metres and shifted inwards checking trailing runners GOTTA TICKET and BETTOR CHANCE. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
BETTOR CHANCE - checked and broke near the 1450 metres. Checked near the 700 metres.
GREEN FINGERS - broke when leading passing the 800 metres and locked wheels with ASHI JETSUN. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Trainer/driver B Borcoskie advised that the mare had failed to handle the track conditions.
JAY FM - hampered near the 1450 metres.
BERAGIO - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial on one occasion. Checked near the 700 metres.
DONEGAL CARNBOUY - hampered near the 1450 metres.
DUCKS DELUXE - checked near the 700 metres. Held up in the early stages of the home straight.
GOTTA TICKET - checked and broke near the 1450 metres.
 
Race 6 CAFE ALLWOOD JUNIOR DRIVERS HANDICAP PACE Video  Video 
JONTY JAMES - tangled away.
TAKE AFTER ME - tangled away.
WOZNIACKI - weakened final bend.
FRANCO EXETER - tangled away. Raced wide in the early stages.
DISTINCTIVE DEL - weakened final bend.
CELESTIAL ARDEN - broke at the start. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations when galloping in the early stages.
QUEEN BEE BARDON - over-raced from the 900 metres. Driver L Lester reported that she was unable to fully drive the mare out in the home straight due to her whip becoming entangled in the sulky shaft. Miss Lester further advised that one hopple shortener did not activate after becoming entangled.
 
Race 7 LINCOLN GOLDEN OLDIES MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
REDDINGTON - hung inwards and struck pylons rounding the final bend.
DONEGAL LUCY ANNE - broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the filly. Broke again rounding the final bend. Driver R Close advised that the hopple shorteners were not activated due to the horse pacing roughly.
AWAYOVERNIGHT - driver R Payne admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used the whip in an excessive manner inside the final 400 metres. After hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $400.
CHEVRONS REWARD - late scratching due to the deteriorating track conditions.
KANSAS CITY JIM - paced roughly in the score-up and was back slightly at the start.
DIE STANDING - weakened final bend.
 
Race 8 ALLWOOD TREES PACE Video  Video 
GABBY'S STAR - hampered after 200 metres. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight until near the 300 metres.
MAKERS MARK - broke and shifted outwards at the start checking outside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt.
FLAMBOYANT - tangled away. Held up in the early and middle stages of the home straight.
MY CASH - broke and shifted inwards at the start checking inside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
ZULU COURAGE - weakened from the 400 metres. Driver S Ottley was warned for the manner in which she drove after 200 metres when crowding an inside runner.
RUN BOY RUN - late scratching due to the deteriorating track conditions.
TERRIER - broke at the start. Driver R Close reported that one sliding blind did not activate.
OUTTA SIGHT - tangled away.
MIDFREW TARPEDIEM - checked and broke at the start. Held up in the early and middle stages of the home straight.
ENCHANTEE - when spoken to regarding the performance driver R May reported that in his opinion the filly had failed to handle the track conditions.
CHLOE - when spoken to regarding the performance driver J Curtin reported that in his opinion the filly had failed to handle the track conditions.
VOLATILE LAVRA - over-raced middle stages. Broke after a slight easing of the pace near the 900 metres.
 
Race 9 ERIC INWOOD MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT Video  Video 
BRITE N LOVELY - broke near the 2300 metres.
MOMENTOUS - broke at the start. Briefly held up passing the 400 metres. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 870(3) & the Breaking Horse Regulations against 4th placing being awarded to the gelding alleging the horse broke in excess of 150 metres at the start. After viewing the replays driver S Ottley elected not to contest the protest and accordingly MOMENTOUS was disqualified by the JCA.
SOLAR STORM - broke near the 1500 metres.
PRINCESS HARBOUR - weakened from the 400 metres.
ONE OVER DOVER - broke after 150 metres.
GRACE LIGHTNING - hampered near the 2300 metres. Weakened from the 800 metres. Removed from the unruly for standing starts.
ALL SETTLED DOWN - weakened from the 400 metres. Trainer/driver G Smith advised that he did not activate sliding blinds due to the mare trotting roughly after failing to handle the track conditions.
YOUNG STRANGER - weakened from the 400 metres. Driver C Thornley advised that a sulky wheel disc broke during the running. Trainer T Grant advised that it was his intention to send this gelding for a spell.
FREE BIRD - broke passing the 2400 metres.
 
Race 10 PRIME PANELS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
LIVING LEGEND - weakened from the 500 metres.
PEGASUS KOMMANDER - raced in restricted room for a short distance after 100 metres.
HES FAST AND FURIOUS - late scratching on Veterinary advice. A clearance must be provided prior to the resumption of racing.
BLINGITON - held up early stages of the home straight.
CANNDEW - late scratching due to the deteriorating track conditions.
EXTREME SPARK - held up final bend behind tiring runner.
SWEET LORESS - held up final bend behind tiring runner.
ARTICULIGHT - when spoken to regarding the performance driver M Jones advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding with trainer D Taylor in the coming days.
GAME CHANGER - late scratching due to the deteriorating track conditions.
BONTZ - weakened passing the 300 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance driver T Chmiel reported that the mare had failed to handle the track conditions. Mr Chmiel added the horse will be given one more start before reassessing her racing future.
 
Race 11 WESTFIELDS HOLDINGS MOBILE PACE Video  Video 
PASSION FLOWER - held up final bend.
PERFECT CIRCLE - briefly placed in restricted room near the 300 metres when weakening.
BOOSTER - raced wide early stages. Weakened from the 600 metres.
KING SIZE - raced wide early stages. Held up final bend. Hung outwards near the 300 metres hampering outside runner after being shifted wider on the track. Continued to hang outwards for the remainder of the home straight.
CANDERDEL - over-raced throughout.
LEADING THE WAY - late scratching due to the deteriorating track conditions.
HIGHVIEW ILLUSION - late scratching due to the track conditions.