Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc at Forbury ParkThursday, 15 June 2017


Meeting
Club:	Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc at Forbury Park
Weather:	Fine/Showery
Track:	Good
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	S Wallis (Chairman), N McIntyre, C Boyd
Veterinarian:	Dr J R Keenan

General

Selected horses on today's programme were subjected to pre race blood testing.

Due to inclement weather, Mudguards were instructed to be worn from Race 3.

Supplementary:

Invercargill HRC - Saturday, 10th June 2017

Race 11 - AON NZ / VERO INSURANCE MOBILE PACE

Trainer B Norman has advised Stewards that GO GETTA has recovered well and worked pleasingly since its disappointing performance at Invercargill last Saturday adding that a gear change has been effected for tonight's engagement at Forbury Park.

Summary
Swabbing:		LORD ROYDON, TIME TRAVELLER, DEN'S LEGACY, FATAL REUNION, MIGHTY EMPIRE, BETTOR B READY, AVEROSS RUSTLER, SIX DIAMONDS, MOTU SPEEDY STAR
Protests:	Race 1	NOBLE GAMBLE (3rd Placing) [Rule 870(3)] - Broke in excess of 150 metres - Disqualified.
Suspensions:	Race 10	J Cox[FRANCO SAXON] [Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of whip (4 days). Suspended from 26/06/2017 until 06/07/2017 inclusive.
Fines:		Nil
Warnings:	Race 3	B Norman (EASTON COASTER) [Rule 869(2)(a)] - Use of whip when out of contention.
	Race 6	A Milne (TILLY PATRON) [Rule 867] - Drive with foot in Sulky Footrest.
	Race 8	R McIlwrick (STUNNIN VC) [Rule 869(4)] - Attempting to ease runner down when not entitled to.
	Race 11	T Quate (FOUR STARZZZ SHIRAZ) [Rule 869(2)(a)] - Change whip action.
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 2	WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - Warned Performance
	Race 3	ASK YOURSELF - Warned Stands
	Race 6	FLEUR GALLEON - Veterinary Clearance Required
	Race 11	NIC MAC WILLY - Unruly Mobiles
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:		Nil
Late Scratchings:	Race 6	FLEUR GALLEON - at 12.30pm
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 16/06/2017 until 20/06/2017 inclusive (5 days): GUNSLINGER BROMAC, VERA'S DELIGHT

Race Comments
Race 1	FORBURY PARK SPORTS BAR & BISTRO TROT Video
XN3lOvfvHMM SHEEZAMONARCHY - began awkwardly.
NOBLE GAMBLE - broke when negotiating the first bend for a distance. A Protest was lodged into the third place being awarded to this mare alleging it had breached the provisions of Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horse Regulations, in that it had broken stride in excess of over 150 metres during this stage of the race. The connections did not contest the Protest with the JCA disqualifying NOBLE GAMBLE.
LANDORA'S LASSIE - trotted roughly at various stages through the running. Hung inwards when trotting round the bends and weakened exiting the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance of this filly Driver B Orange could offer no explanation. Stewards will follow up with the recovery of this filly with Trainer A Hoffman in the coming days.
LORD ROYDON - subjected to a pre race Veterinary check and cleared to start. Raced keenly through the middle stages.Driver D Dunn was questioned regarding his driving tactics near the 1300 metres when electing to stay in a position on the fence. Driver Dunn advised he had been instructed to drive the gelding for one run due to the horse's tendency to over race when placed in the open. Trainer M House confirmed Mr Dunn's comments and further advised that the gelding would be driven in a similar manner if circumstances permit in the future.
TAIERI MISS - trotted roughly at various stages of the running.
SPUR ME ON GENTLY - trotted roughly through the early stages and broke at the 2200 metres. Continued to trot roughly and took no part in the event .
SNOOP DOG - broke when exiting the final bend.

Race 2	BP FABRICATION MOBILE PACE Video
DIjOMf-7Hng WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - hung inwards severely throughout proving difficult for Driver N Williamson to steer and gave ground from the 700 metres finishing a distance from the winner. Stewards requested a post-race Veterinary check which revealed no obvious abnormalities with a warning being placed on its racing performance. Trainer B Norman advised the gelding would be sent for a spell.
LADY'S LASS - raced wide in the early and middle stages and over-raced when being restrained by Driver T Robertson in his attempt to gain cover.
IDEAL DENARIO - raced wide in the early stages.

Race 3	GLOVER BLOCK AND BRICK PACE Video
tmvqNcIcnBs AKRIS - broke at the start. Held up rounding the final bend.
DEN'S LEGACY - the boring pole was removed prior to the start. Paced roughly over the concluding stages.
FLYINGMASTERWILLIAMS - broke at the start losing ground.
ASK YOURSELF - broke at the start losing ground with a warning being placed on this mare's barrier record.
STAR ATTACK - hung inward when racing round the bends. Commenced to tire from the 500 metres inconveniencing the trailing AKRIS.
ESSENCE OF EASTON - broke shortly after the start.
EASTON COASTER - broke at the start. Driver B Norman was cautioned for using his whip when the mare was not able to maintain or improve its position.

Race 4	CALTEX CITY NORTH & ALLEY CANTINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT TROT Video
RJE9YoLtBU0 HENGROEN - trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver D Dunn advised that due to this he was not able to drive the gelding out with any vigour and therefore he elected not to activate the removable deafeners.
KING CASSIDY - trotted roughly rounding the final bend and broke near the 350 metres.
SCARLETT LANE - was slow to begin.
BOURBON AND DRY - broke passing the 2000 metres when leading. Over-raced in the middle stages. Broke at the 700 metres and again exiting the final bend.

Race 5	GENERAL TYRES MOBILE PACE Video
WYmmWLEhlrw PAY ME JIMMY - restrained at the start. Improved three wide with 1600 metres to run before receiving one-one cover nearing the 1300 metres. Driver B Barclay was questioned regarding his decision to stay in the running line on the back of NERVE OF STEEL ( B Williamson) nearing the 500 metres when the opportunity to improve three-wide in front of DACHY ( N Williamson) presented itself. Mr Barclay admitted in hindsight he would have been better placed to move in front of DACHY, however he indicated he believed NERVE OF STEEL was travelling well at this stage and would take him further into the race. Mr Barclay further added that as soon as DACHY had improved to where he was unable to come out NERVE OF STEEL had commenced to tire. After viewing all available films Stewards accepted Mr Barclay's explanation.
GO GETTA - hung outwards in the score up and was restrained through the early stages. Paced roughly exiting the bend near the 1200 metres and continued to hang outwards.
COURAGEOUS BECQUI - broke racing into the first bend and paced indifferently thereafter. When questioned regarding the performance of this filly, Driver D Dunn could offer no tangible explanation with the performance being noted. A subsequent Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 6	PICK 6 STARTS NOW MOBILE PACE Video
_h4iLty50as AVEROSS FERRARI - was held up over the final stages.
LAST PARTY - paced roughly exiting the final bend and through the early stages of the run home.
TILLY PATRON - broke in the score up however was in position at dispatch. Driver A Milne was questioned regarding his actions in the home straight when appearing to drop his right foot from the Sulky footrest in close proximity to TILLY PATRON's hind leg. Mr Milne explained he was endeavouring to release the gelding's deafeners with his foot after being unsuccessful doing this with his hand earlier. After viewing all available films and taking into account Mr Milne's explanation the matter was taken no further other to advise Mr Milne he is expected to drive with his foot in the Sulky footrests at all times in future.

Race 7	PINELEA FARM SPRINT SERIES (HEAT 2) MOBILE PACE Video
oArMKNR1dxE CELEBRITY EASTON - held up rounding the final bend.
MCKENZIE MARA - failed to race in a competitive fashion throughout. Trainer/Driver N Williamson advised he was disappointed and advised the mare would be going for a lengthy spell. The performance was noted.
ARTHUR LOWE - raced inside tracker markers rounding the final bend. Authorisation of fourth placing being awarded was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that this gelding had gained no advantage from this.

Race 8	WARREN SEYB MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE Video
cqaq4nW4YaQ URALLA SUE - was held up rounding the final bend.
VAN EVA - was held up rounding the final bend.
BOOSTER - over-raced through the middle stages.
ALEXY - paced roughly and broke clear of interference near the 350 metres.
STUNNIN VC - jostled with inside runner for a period entering the first bend. Driver R McIlwrick was cautioned for the manner in which he drove at this stage.
TANGLED UP IN BLUE - held up rounding the final bend.
CHIEF KAPAI - jostled with outside runner entering the first bend.

Race 9	JUST ESSENCE CATERING HANDICAP TROT Video
za0dsl4J4BM DENN NEE NOSE BEST - began awkwardly. Driver M Purvis advised he had been unable to activate the removable deafeners on this mare due to the cord becoming entangled.
SHEER CLASS - slow in the early stages. Tired from the 500 metres. When questioned in regards to this, Driver B Barclay advised that the mare had failed to handle the rise in class.
OCH AYE THE NOO - began awkwardly. Was inclined to lay inwards and struggled to maintain its position with the field during the running.
MR MAJESTIC - broke passing the 750 metres losing its chance.
BOBBINS - slow to begin.
SPLASH COLA - trotted roughly through the early stages. Was inclined to hang inwards when negotiating the bends. Trotted roughly shortly after entering the home straight.

Race 10	THE PARK EVENT & FUNCTION CENTRE MOBILE PACE Video
lAi1rcc57Uc SIX DIAMONDS - raced keenly early. Driver B Williamson advised that the removable gear on this gelding failed to activate due to the cord breaking.
ROYAL JESTER - over-raced in the middle stages.
GANGNAM STYLE - raced keen throughout. Hung inwards and struck track markers on the final bend failing to finish the race off competitively. When questioned regarding this Driver N Williamson advised the gelding had choked down. Weakened over the concluding stages.
BALIUS - nearing the 350 metres the left side front hopple carrier broke with this in turn causing the gelding to trip and break losing its chance. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
FRANCO SAXON - Driver J Cox admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip outside the guidelines over the concluding 400 metres with the JCA suspending his horseman's licence from the conclusion of his pending suspension which ends at the Marlborough HRC meeting on the 25th June 2017 up to and including the Forbury Park TC's meeting on the 6th July 2017 (4 days).

Race 11	FIREMECH CLAIMERS SERIES (HEAT 2) MOBILE PACE Video
0ezN6HekK2k NIC MAC WILLY - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. The gelding will now draw the unruly for future mobile starts. Raced keenly in the parked position and commenced to weaken from the 600 metres.
FOUR STARZZZ SHIRAZ - Driver T Quate was advised to change his whip action.
ZAKSPATROL - over-raced through the middle stages. Stewards requested a post-race Veterinary examination which failed to detect any obvious abnormalities.