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 | ||
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NZ Metro TC - Friday, 19th May 2017 | ||
Race 6 - IAIN McMILLAN MEMORIAL WINTER CUP (HANDICAP PACE) | ||
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Race 10 - MORTLOCK McCORMACK LAW MOBILE TROT | ||
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Forbury Park TC - Thursday, 1st June 2017 | ||
Race 7 - JUST ESSENCE CATERING JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE | ||
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Race 11 - FIREMECH CONTRACTING CLAIMERS CHAMPS (HEAT 1) MOBILE PACE | ||
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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 4 | J Young (AMERICAN EMPRESS) [Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix hopple carrier so as not to come adrift. Fined $100. |
Warnings: | Race 2 | D Butt (MARQUIS DE SADE) [Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Striking track markers. |
Race 6 | N Rasmussen (THE DEVILS OWN) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground tightening inside runners. | |
Bleeders: | Nil | |
Horse Actions: | Race 2 | SUNDEES SON - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start |
Race 3 | HARD DAYS NIGHT - Warned Racing Manners | |
Race 4 | GOTTA GO DALI QUEEN - Warned Mobiles | |
Race 4 | JUICE BROGDEN - Veterinary Clearance Received | |
Race 4 | UTMOST DELIGHT - Warned Mobiles | |
Race 7 | DON DOMINGO - Veterinary Clearance Received | |
Medical Certificates: | D Butt - Medical clearance received. | |
Driver Changes: | Nil | |
Late Scratchings: | Nil | |
Scratching Penalties: | Nil | |
Race Comments | |
Race 1 | ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 2YO DIAMOND (MOBILE PACE) 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 2 | NEUMANNS TYRES & THE TYRE GENERAL 2YO RUBY (MOBILE TROT) 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 3 | WOODLANDS STUD 4YO DIAMOND (MOBILE PACE) 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 4 | MID CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS ASSN 3YO DIAMOND (MOB PACE) 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 5 | CHRISTCHURCH CASINO 3YO RUBY (MOBILE TROT) 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 6 | COMMODORE AIRPORT HOTEL 2YO EMERALD (MOBILE PACE) 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 7 | McMILLAN FEEDS 4YO EMERALD (MOBILE PACE) 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 8 | McMILLAN FEEDS 4YO RUBY (MOBILE TROT) 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 9 | HANLEY FORMULA 3YO EMERALD (MOBILE PACE) 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. | |