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Ashburton Trotting Club Inc at Ashburton RacewaySaturday, 3 June 2017  
Meeting
Club:Ashburton Trotting Club Inc at Ashburton Raceway
Weather:Overcast
Track:Fast
Rail:Not applicable
Stewards:N Ydgren (Chairman), N McIntyre, S Renault, S Wallis, P Lamb
Veterinarians:Dr M L Bonner DVM, Dr A A Corser
 
General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out on selected runners.

Driver R May was examined by St John paramedics and cleared to drive after being involved in a minor car park accident.
Supplementary:
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 5th May 2017
Race 5 - BRENT COWAN PLUMBERS MOBILE PACE
Trainer L Hanrahan has reported to Stewards that some minor changes have been made to the gear of CHRISTOPHER BANNER following the gelding hanging badly at its last start at Addington on 5th May. Mr Hanrahan added that the gelding performed pleasingly at recent Ashburton workouts in preparation for a return to racing this weekend.
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 19th May 2017
Race 6 - IAIN McMILLAN MEMORIAL WINTER CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
Stewards have concluded their investigation into the handling of WAIKIKI BEACH by driver N Rasmussen in the Iain McMillan Memorial Winter Cup at NZMTC on the 19th of May.
Ms Rasmussen was questioned regarding WAIKIKI BEACH being shifted wider on the track passing the 100 metres which enabled PICCADILLY PRINCESS to gain a run through to her inside.
Ms Rasmussen explained that her runner had shifted outwards in the early stages of the run home for two reasons. One being that the lead horse, CLASSIE BRIGADE (B Orange) had shifted outwards and dictated her wider, and secondly, her horse had drifted away from the murphy blind on the near side. She said this had created a gap of more than one cart width between herself and CLASSIE BRIGADE's sulky. It was Ms Rasmussen's belief that Mr M Purdon (PICCADILLY PRINCESS) had become aware of this opportunity and taken his runner towards, and then into, that run. Throughout this time she had allowed her runner to shift inwards and subsequently close that run that had been available causing her to become poorly positioned near that runner's front legs. Ms Rasmussen added that she had then heard calling to her inside consistent with a driver being placed in restricted room. It was at this time she said, that she pulled her horse outwards to avoid causing any further interference.
Mr M Purdon was queried in relation to this incident and advised that at the entrance to the top of the straight he had become aware of a gap which had been created between WAIKIKI BEACH and CLASSIE BRIGADE. Mr Purdon said he angled his runner towards that room and felt he was established when WAIKIKI BEACH shifted inwards causing him some crowding. He added that it was at this time he appealed to Ms Rasmussen to relieve the pressure, to which she immediately did.
In assessing this incident Stewards gave consideration to the explanation of Ms Rasmussen and the evidence of Mr M Purdon and in doing so made the following determinations;
WAIKIKI BEACH was taken outwards in the early stages of the run home by CLASSIE BRIGADE. There was sufficient room (more than one cart width) between those two runners for a lengthy period prior to this incident, Mr Purdon and PICCADILLY PRINCESS were entitled to that run and had in fact become established in the run, WAIKIKI BEACH then shifted in under the urgings of Ms Rasmussen and closed that gap, Mr Purdon had to restrain his horse costing it momentum and ground. When assessing all factors, including the requirement for PICCADILLY PRINCESS to obtain a certain amount of stake money to become eligible for the Harness Jewels, Stewards were not satisfied that the actions of Ms Rasmussen were improper in that they were intended to benefit the stable runner. Notwithstanding this, Ms Rasmussen has been issued with, and pled guilty to a charge of careless driving (Rule 869(3)(b)) alleging that she allowed her runner to shift inwards throughout the straight and cause interference to PICCADILLY PRINCESS. A fine of $450 was imposed on Ms Rasmussen by the JCA.
Race 10 - MORTLOCK McCORMACK LAW MOBILE TROT
Driver D Butt was warned under Rule 507(b) for failing to remain on course for 15 minutes after his drive on WILMA'S MATE.
Forbury Park TC - Thursday, 1st June 2017
Race 7 - JUST ESSENCE CATERING JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
At a JCA hearing today, Junior Driver K Butt (BUSHIDO) was suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 11 June 2017 (2 days) after admitting a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that she used her whip in an excessive manner inside the final 400 metres.
Race 11 - FIREMECH CONTRACTING CLAIMERS CHAMPS (HEAT 1) MOBILE PACE
At a JCA hearing today, Junior Driver K Butt (ZAKSPATROL) was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 11 June 2017 up to and including 18 June 2017 (3 days) after admitting a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that she used her whip in an excessive manner inside the final 400 metres.
Summary
Swabbing: ELLE MAC, DIZZY MISS LIZZY, PARAMOUNT KING, ONE MUSCLE HILL, CASTLEREAGH, PICCADILLY PRINCESS, QUEEN BEE BARDON, ULTIMATE DESIRE, DELIGHTFUL MEMPHIS, SPANISH ARMADA, STEP UP, PRESIDENT ROYDON, REGAL LOVE, ENGHIEN, BRIGHT DIAMOND, ASHLEY LOCAZ, THE DEVILS OWN, MR MOJITO, SPARKLING DELIGHT, HEAVEN ROCKS, WILMA'S MATE, GENTLEMAN SIR, ULTIMATE MACHETE, MORE THE BETTER, JACK'S LEGEND
Protests: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Fines:   Race 4J Young (AMERICAN EMPRESS)
[Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix hopple carrier so as not to come adrift. Fined $100.
Warnings:   Race 2D Butt (MARQUIS DE SADE)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Striking track markers.
  Race 6N Rasmussen (THE DEVILS OWN)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground tightening inside runners.
Bleeders: Nil
Horse Actions:Race 2SUNDEES SON - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
 Race 3HARD DAYS NIGHT - Warned Racing Manners
 Race 4GOTTA GO DALI QUEEN - Warned Mobiles
 Race 4JUICE BROGDEN - Veterinary Clearance Received
 Race 4UTMOST DELIGHT - Warned Mobiles
 Race 7DON DOMINGO - Veterinary Clearance Received
Medical Certificates: D Butt - Medical clearance received.
Driver Changes: Nil
Late Scratchings: Nil
Scratching Penalties: Nil
 
Race Comments
Race 1ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 2YO DIAMOND (MOBILE PACE)Video  Video 
CHEVRONS REWARD - hung inwards when obtaining the passing lane.
ELLE MAC - shifted ground outwards near the 350 metres when driver N Rasmussen activated gear.
A LISTER - tired from the 500 metres. A post-race veterinary examination showed signs of gastric ulcers and some hip pain. Co-trainer/driver M Purdon advised the filly would now be sent for a spell.
NEW YORK RAIN - raced wide on the first bend. Paced roughly when attempting to shift inwards near the 1250 metres.
ANGEL OF HARLEM - raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted inwards and was hampered near the 350 metres when ELLE MAC shifted outwards with the runners coming into contact. The connections after viewing the films elected not to proceed with a protest against the 2nd placed ELLE MAC.
BETTOR JOY - raced wide early stages.
DIZZY MISS LIZZY - held up in the early stages of the run home and had to shift outwards to obtain clear running near the 200 metres.
SWEET MARY - struck pylons when attempting a marginal run to the inside of CHEVRONS REWARD near the 200 metres having to be steadied for some distance. The connections viewed the films of the run home regarding any potential shift by CHEVRONS REWARD however elected not to proceed with a protest.
 
Race 2NEUMANNS TYRES & THE TYRE GENERAL 2YO RUBY (MOBILE TROT)Video  Video 
SUNDEES SON - broke in the score up checking trailing runners with a false start being declared. Driver J Dunn elected to move to the unruly position for the re-start. Broke at the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. A post-race veterinary examination showed no abnormalities other than a minor cut on the left front heel. Driver J Dunn reported SUNDEES SON will be sent for a spell.
AORAKI - held up in the early stages of the run home.
IMPERIAL WHIZ - broke in the early stages.
PARAMOUNT KING - raced wide in the early and middle stages.
MARQUIS DE SADE - contacted markers on the final bend. Driver D Butt was shown the films and advised to make a greater effort to avoid contacting markers.
ONE MUSCLE HILL - held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the run home.
RENEZMAE - broke in the score up losing its chance
MORE SHADES OF GOLD - checked and broke after 150 metres losing considerable ground.
MAJESTIC MAN - raced wide in the early and middle stages.
 
Race 3WOODLANDS STUD 4YO DIAMOND (MOBILE PACE)Video  Video 
HARD DAYS NIGHT - broke after 150 metres inconveniencing ROCKNROLL PRINCESS and losing all chance. Driver K Butt reported the mare had hung outwards causing it to cross fire. A warning was placed on the mare's racing record. A post-race veterinary examination showed no apparent abnormalities.
ARDEN'S CHOICE - raced roughly near the 300 metres when awkwardly positioned near the sulky wheel of ROCKNROLL PRINCESS for a short distance.
ULTIMATE DESIRE - held up in the early stages of the run home.
CMEEROCK - raced wide from the 650 metres.
GLENFERRIE CLASSIC - held up in the early stages of the run home.
ROCKNROLL PRINCESS - inconvenienced by a breaking runner after 150 metres. Raced wide from the 900 metres.
HOPEFUL HARRIET - paced roughly and broke passing the 350 metres.
 
Race 4MID CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS ASSN 3YO DIAMOND (MOB PACE)Video  Video 
DELIGHTFUL MEMPHIS - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver B Orange. Held up in the early stages of the run home.
JUICE BROGDEN - the required veterinary clearance was received.
GOTTA GO DALI QUEEN - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier record.
UTMOST DELIGHT - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier record.
AMERICAN EMPRESS - Trainer J Young was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix the front hopple carrier so as not to come adrift.
PARTYON - raced wide from the 1200 metres.
BONNIE JOAN - hampered in the early stages by a breaking runner. Raced wide in the early stages.
 
Race 5CHRISTCHURCH CASINO 3YO RUBY (MOBILE TROT)Video  Video 
WAR MACHINE - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Broke racing into the bend near the 1400 metres.
CHEVRON EXPRESS - lay outwards throughout the run home.
C K SPUR - broke after 200 metres losing ground.
REGAL LOVE - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.
ENGHIEN - trotted roughly throughout the run home and was unable to be extended by driver R May.
KISSMEIMLOADED - broke in the score up losing its chance.
BD KHAOSAN - out of position at the start. Broke on the bend racing towards the 1200 metres.
HABIBI INTA - out of position at the start.
NEEDLE - out of position at the start. Driver C DeFilippi was issued with a charge under Rule 857(7)(d) which alleged he came to the start out of position. After viewing the films and hearing evidence the JCA dismissed the charge.
MUSCLES GALORE - out of position at the start. Trotted roughly under pressure on the final bend.
 
Race 6COMMODORE AIRPORT HOTEL 2YO EMERALD (MOBILE PACE)Video  Video 
BRIGHT DIAMOND - driver G Smith reported the inside blind failed to activate.
STAR COMMANDER - raced wide in the early stages. Had to be restrained passing the 600 metres when having its racing room restricted.
ALOKA - raced wide in the early stages. When spoken to regarding the performance of the colt, driver B Orange advised it was his opinion that recent racing had begun to take an effect.
ALTA MAESTRO - raced wide in the early stages until being taken forwards to race outside the leader near the 1200 metres.
THE DEVILS OWN - raced wide from the 900 metres. Driver N Rasmussen was issued with a warning for shifting inwards near the 600 metres causing ROYAL TRIBUTE to be taken down the track and restrict the racing room of STAR COMMANDER.
 
Race 7McMILLAN FEEDS 4YO EMERALD (MOBILE PACE)Video  Video 
DON DOMINGO - the required veterinary clearance was received.
MO CASINO - raced wide at the 950 metres.
CASH N FLOW - raced wide throughout. Weakened leaving the bend near the 250 metres. A post-race veterinary examination showed no apparent abnormalities.
SPARKLING DELIGHT - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early stages of the run home.
MAX PHACTOR - held up in the early stages of the run home. Struck a pylon near the 150 metres. Driver D Butcher advised he had not activated the gelding's deafeners.
HEAVEN ROCKS - shifted inwards abruptly near the 250 metres having to be immediately corrected by driver N Rasmussen.
 
Race 8McMILLAN FEEDS 4YO RUBY (MOBILE TROT)Video  Video 
GENTLEMAN SIR - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
SUNDONS FLYER - tired from the 500 metres.
TEMPORALE - broke with 150 metres to run. When spoken to regarding the gelding's performance, trainer/driver A Herlihy explained the gelding had been uncomfortable in its action prior to breaking. A post-race veterinary examination showed some pain over the back and in the right hip region with treatment recommended. Trainer A Herlihy advised TEMPORALE will be given a spell.
JUSTAMOLLYARCHER - over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.
EAGLE GALLEON - trotted roughly in the early stages and when tiring round the final bend.
 
Race 9HANLEY FORMULA 3YO EMERALD (MOBILE PACE)Video  Video 
RHYTHM N BLUES - brushed pylons rounding the final bend.
ULTIMATE MACHETE - raced wide in the early stages.
THEFIXER - held up in the early stages of the run home.
MONGOLIAN HERO - over-raced in the middle stages. Locked stays momentarily at the 1300 metres with TIGER THOMPSON.
TIGER THOMPSON - over-raced throughout. Locked stays momentarily at the 1300 metres with MONGOLIAN HERO.