Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

Ashburton Trotting Club Inc at Ashburton RacewaySunday, 4 June 2017


Meeting
Club:	Ashburton Trotting Club Inc at Ashburton Raceway
Weather:	Overcast/Raining/Showery
Track:	Good, Easy, Slushy
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	S Renault (Chairman), N Ydgren, R Quirk
Veterinarian:	Dr A A Corser

General

After Race 1 the track was downgraded to Easy and mudguards were directed to be worn.

After Race 2 the track was downgraded to Slushy.

No time was taken for Race 9 due to a malfunction with the timing equipment.

Stewards became aware of surface water that had encroached on to the Track on the bend out of the front straight near the 1400 metres as a result of heavy rain. Stewards consulted with senior drivers who were unanimous in their view that safety would not be compromised by continuing to race. The Course caretaker arranged for the water to be pumped with this stopping the surface water pool becoming larger. Stewards continued to monitor the situation with drivers reporting no further problems for the duration of the meeting.

Supplementary:

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 26th May 2017

Race 6 - JANINE McCANN MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE

Co-Trainer K Barron has informed Stewards that following its disappointing performance at Addington last week RUNAWAY THREE was found to be suffering from a virus which has since been treated by antibiotics.

Rangiora HRC - Sunday, 28th May 2017

Race 2 - TUAHIWI TROT

Co-Trainer P Wakelin has reported to Stewards that following its performance at Rangiora on 28 May, TRICKY RASTUS was found to be suffering from a quarter-crack to its near front hoof. Ms Wakelin further advised that this has since been treated and the gelding will return to trials before resuming.

Race 4 - MANDEVILLE MOBILE PACE

Trainer M Jones has informed Stewards that SMOKE N REACTOR showed a highly elevated heart rate following her performance at Rangiora on the weekend and in consequence has been sent for a winter spell.

Race 7 - KAIAPOI PACE

Co-Trainer C Butt has informed Stewards that blood tests taken from TESTINO following its disappointing performance at Rangiora on Sunday have shown no abnormalities with Mrs Butt adding that the gelding will no longer race from their stable.

Race 8 - JOAN BELCHER LEGACY FILLIES & MARES MOBILE TROT

Driver C DeFilippi admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner inside the final 400 metres when driving TEHORO DAZZLE. After considering submissions on penalty, the JCA suspended Mr DeFilippi's Horseman's licence from the conclusion of racing on 11 June 2017 up to and including 30 June 2017 (4 days).

Summary
Swabbing:		FLYINOVA, BIRD OF PARADISE, KOTARE ELITE, SAVE THE DAY, ROCKNPOP, RAISING HOPE, JUST BEN, DONEGAL CARRICKFIN
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:		Nil
Fines:	Race 9	G Smith (HE'S LIKE THE WIND) [Rule 858(b)] - Late presenting runner onto track (two minutes to start time). Fined $200.
Warnings:	Race 3	A Faulks (AVEROSS FERRARI) [Rule 857(7)(k)] - Out of position at candy pole.
	Race 5	R Holmes (THE KIWI WAY) [Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Striking track marker.
	Race 5	S Thompson (HENRY EYRE) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground early stages tightening inside runner.
	Race 8	G Smith (DORIE DELIGHT) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Exercise care when shifting ground.
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 1	IMRAN KHAN - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial
	Race 3	SLEDGEHAMMER - Warned Mobiles
	Race 3	TANYA DANA - Veterinary Clearance Required (ECG Required)
	Race 4	ZAHARA ZURI - Warned Stands
	Race 5	COME DANCE WITH ME - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 8	MISSINMEMATE - Warned Stands
	Race 9	ALL LIT UP - Veterinary Clearance Required
Medical Certificates:		L McCormick - Medical clearance received
Driver Changes:		Nil
Late Scratchings:	Race 9	ALL LIT UP - At 12.50pm on Vet's advice
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 05/06/2017 until 09/06/2017 inclusive (5 days): RUTH CELESTE PETITE, KITURA, BUBBLE GUM, DELIGHTFUL DANI, YANKEE DIVA, NEARIS GREEN, ALL LIT UP, FREE BIRD

Race Comments
Race 1	TRUDGEONS PAINTERS & DECORATORS TROT Video
msubrrmDRIM IMRAN KHAN - the rein pricker was removed prior to the start. Refused to move at the start and swung sideways before falling to the track. Stood down to complete one standing start trial. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.
ONE OVER DA SKYE - broke at the start.
FLYING DAN - trotted roughly entering the first bend.
MR FAHRENHEIT - hampered entering the first bend.
IDLE MOOSE - Driver B Orange reported he was unable to fully drive the gelding out due to the horse hanging outwards and trotting roughly.
ABOUT LAST NIGHT - fractious prior to the start. Paced away and had to be broken up losing all chance.
JIMS DRAGON - weakened near the 500 metres.
CASTLETON TUI - broke racing into the first bend. Hung inwards and raced keenly throughout. Trotted roughly near the 400 metres.
RAZOR - broke after 100 metres and failed to settle losing its chance.
LAURA BUSH - trotted roughly with 400 metres to run.

Race 2	SIM'S BAKERY MOBILE PACE Video
Y1AYbACci_E IDEAL RULE - held up early stages of the home straight.
AS KIWI AS - gave ground final bend.
MAN OF STEEL - hung inwards and paced roughly racing into the first bend losing ground. Held up early stages of the home straight.
HIGHVIEW ILLUSION - broke briefly in the score up.
HESTIA FRANCO - held up early stages of the home straight.

Race 3	FDW ENTERPRISES MOBILE PACE Video
yvux6lIcOHQ KOTARE ELITE - paced roughly passing the 200 metres.
DON'T TELL ANGE - placed in restricted room near the 600 metres.
SLEDGEHAMMER - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Patterson. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
DIE STANDING - raced wide throughout. Paced roughly near the 750 metres after being shifted wider on the track. Hung inwards near the 600 metres placing inside runner in restricted room. Weakened final bend.
LIMOSO - raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend. Driver J Dunn reported that the gelding had hung during the running.
TANYA DANA - broke in the score up. Commenced to weaken from the 700 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly had suffered atrial fibrillation. A Veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG is required prior to TANYA DANA resuming.
NICKY ANEW - over-raced middle stages.
SHARKNADO - badly held up by the tiring TANYA DANA with 600 metres to run.
BEAUDIENE GAMBLER - over-raced early stages. Badly held up by the tiring TANYA DANA with 600 metres to run.
AVEROSS FERRARI - out of position at the candy pole. Driver A Faulks was issued with a warning. Badly held up by the tiring TANYA DANA with 600 metres to run.

Race 4	STEWART & HOLLAND PACE Video
AGuqeF8dQhY REBEL REGGAEZ - broke at the start.
BOUND TO IMPRESS - broke at the start. Held up near the 300 metres.
COPPERHEAD ROSE - raced wide in the early stages before improving to the parked position near the 1700 metres.
DEN'S LEGACY - came together with LIBERAL ARDEN shortly after the start resulting in driver B Orange being dislodged from the sulky. Mr Orange was unharmed in this incident. Authorisation of dividends was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not been denied a fair start.
LIBERAL ARDEN - came together with DEN'S LEGACY shortly after the start. Broke briefly with 1000 metres to run after an easing of the pace. Hung inwards in the home straight.
AWAYTOCULLECT - raced wide in the early stages until improving to race parked near the 1500 metres.
VINNY GAMBINI - hampered near the 1000 metres after an easing of the pace.
ZAHARA ZURI - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke at the start.

Race 5	RAY WHITE ASHBURTON MOBILE PACE Video
D-2gCvVcrH0 THE KIWI WAY - paced roughly shortly after the start when crowded for racing room to the inside of HENRY EYRE. Driver R Holmes was warned for the manner he drove near the 200 metres when shifting ground inwards resulting in his sulky contacting a track marker.
HENRY EYRE - driver S Thompson was warned for the manner he shifted ground in the early stages when crowding an inside runner.
INTERNATIONALDIVA - over-raced throughout. Weakened from the 700 metres.
INDIANA DREAMING - held up early stages of the home straight.
COME DANCE WITH ME - broke near the 500 metres. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.

Race 6	IAN LOCHHEAD MEMORIAL TROT Video
UybpQy-Dmbo HEAVENLY LOVE - held up early stages of the home straight. Broke near the 100 metres.
FATAL REUNION - broke at the start. Held up over the concluding stages.
ROCKNPOP - held up early and middle stages of the home straight.
JEAN SEBASTIEN - briefly placed in restricted room in the home straight. Driver J Markham advised the gelding had trotted roughly throughout and had not felt comfortable in the prevailing track conditions.
NATIVES LASTING LOVE - held up in the run home.
MAJESTIC MOMENT - hung inwards throughout the home straight.

Race 7	DEX, GREG & MARK WDC17 ON TOUR MOBILE PACE Video
8iMmvyulOoQ OLLANTAYTAMBO - held up early stages of the home straight.
BELMONT JET - Driver S McNally advised that one sliding blind failed to activate.
STERNS ARISING - held up early stages of the home straight.
GUNPOWDER - raced wide in the early stages.
GENTLE GIANT - the rein pricker was removed prior to the start. Held up early stages of the home straight.
BLINGITON - held up early stages of the home straight.

Race 8	ASHBURTON MSA LIQUOR CENTRE HANDICAP PACE Video
9v4A4TUtWnc A false start was declared after the barrier strands failed to release due to water damage to the starting mechanism. The barriers were hand released for the re-start.
MISSINMEMATE - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Broke with 800 metres to run and again late in the run home. The connections advised hopple shorteners will be added for the gelding's next standing start race.
DON PIERRE - held up throughout the home straight.
HANDSOME HERO - held up throughout the home straight.
GO DAVEY - Driver J Young advised that only one deafener had released.
DORIE DELIGHT - held up for clear racing room until near the 50 metres. Driver G Smith was shown a replay and warned for the manner he drove in the home straight when shifting ground.
JULIA LADY - hampered near the 100 metres.
LATE MAIL - held up early and middle stages of the home straight.
DISTINCTIVE DEL - raced wide early stages. Lay inwards in the early stages of the home straight when being shifted to the middle of the track to obtain clear running.
JONTY JAMES - raced wide early stages. Held up throughout the home straight. Driver J Curtin advised he was not afforded the opportunity to activate the deafeners.

Race 9	T F PEARSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT Video
NVuOJdvx_eM The barriers strands were hand released due to the starting mechanism being water damaged.
WOODSTONE - trotted roughly throughout the home straight with driver J Dunn unable to drive the gelding out to full advantage.
MEDUSA - slow to begin. Trotted roughly in the early stages losing ground. Continued to trot roughly throughout. Trainer/driver K Cameron advised the horse had got too far back at the start from the stand and failed to handle the prevailing track conditions. He further advised it was his intention to keep the horse to mobile starts and that he would not start the horse on a severely rain affected track in future.
HE'S LIKE THE WIND - Trainer G Smith admitted a breach of Rule 858(b) in that he presented HE'S LIKE THE WIND to race with two minutes until start time. After hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $200.
CRADDOCK - broke at the start losing all chance.
ALL LIT UP - late scratching on Veterinary advice at 12.50pm. A Veterinary clearance is required prior to resuming.

Race 10	NEWLANDS MOBILE PACE Video
kTa8_2iqBtA SAILS - paced roughly in the home straight.
GIMMEGOLD - had to be steadied racing into the first bend after an easing of the pace.
IDEAL ARDEN - raced wide in the early stages before improving to the parked position near the 1600 metres.