Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington RacewayFriday, 21 July 2017


Meeting
Club:	NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather:	Raining
Track:	Slushy, Easy
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	S Renault (Chairman), L Tidmarsh, P Lamb
Veterinarian:	Dr A A Corser

General

Several horses were declared late scratchings due to transport difficulties as a result of heavy rain in the area. (Refer to summary below.)

Due to the inclement weather mudguards were directed to be attached to all sulkies.

Prior to Race 5 the track was downgraded to Slushy.

B Orange was an authorised late driver change on ANGEL OF HARLEM in the 2yo Fillies Non Tote, replacing M Williamson due to transport difficulties.

M Maynard was an authorised late driver change on NORTHVIEW MAJOR in Race 1, replacing J Reardon due to transport difficulties.

D Dunn was an authorised late driver change on DIANA HARBOUR in Race 5, replacing J Harrington.

Supplementary:

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 14th July 2017

Race 6 - CHESTERS PLUMBING & BATHROOM MOBILE PACE

Trainer P Court has informed Stewards that blood tests taken from MALIK following its disappointing performance at Addington last week have shown some irregularities with the colt having a brief freshener while being treated.

Summary
Swabbing:		ALL NUTS N BOLTS, SPURRED BY SUCCESS, PANTASTIC, SPORTSCASTER, IDLE MOOSE, RONALD J, KAMWOOD KID, REAZA GRUNTER, ANGEL OF HARLEM
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:		Nil
Fines:	Race 1	C Negus (ALEXY) [Rule 868(2)] - Failed to take all reasonable & permissible measures. Fined $500.
	Race 1	D Reardon (HANDLEBAR HANK) [Rule 869(2)(a)] - Excessive use of whip. Fined $300.
	Race 5	J Harrington [Rule 505(1)] - Placed a bet when engaged to drive mare (DIANA HARBOUR). Fined $650.
Warnings:	Race 4	M Williamson (ARTHUR LOWE) [Rule 869(4)] - Maintain a straight course in the run home.
	Race 6	B Butt (HALL OF FAME) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground after start crowding inside runner.
	Race 6	R May (BOULTS ON FIRE) [Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Make greater effort to avoid striking pylons.
	Race 8	R Close (MY NIKAYLA) [Rule 869(4)] - Maintain a straight course in the run home.
	Race 8	J Harrington (SOUTHBROOK STAR) [Rule 869(2)(a)] - Use of whip when out of contention.
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 1	LLOYDIN MAGIC - Warned Mobiles
	Race 3	EL CAPITAN - Warned Mobiles
	Race 3	MORDECAI - Warned Mobiles
	Race 5	GOODTIME GAMBLE - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
	Race 6	LIKE A PRAYER - Veterinary Clearance Required
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:	Race 1	M Maynard replaced J Reardon on NORTHVIEW MAJOR
		Transport difficulties
	Race 5	D Dunn replaced J Harrington on DIANA HARBOUR
	Race 10	B Orange replaced M Williamson on ANGEL OF HARLEM
		Transport difficulties
Late Scratchings:	Race 2	WOOMAMASAMPSON - Transport difficulties
	Race 2	SHOW OF FAITH - On Veterinary advice
	Race 4	PEGASUS KOMMANDER - Transport difficulties
	Race 5	UNIQUE MARSHALL - 5.50pm on veterinary advice
	Race 5	LAUGH AND CRY - Transport difficulties
	Race 5	JEAN SEBASTIEN - Transport difficulties
	Race 6	LIKE A PRAYER - On Veterinary advice
	Race 8	CHRISTMAS TOYBOY - Transport difficulties
	Race 9	WOBBEGONG - Transport difficulties
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 22/07/2017 until 26/07/2017 inclusive (5 days): RED UNDER FIRE, SHOW OF FAITH, UNIQUE MARSHALL, LIKE A PRAYER, OUR QUINN
	Exceptional Circumstances: BISHOP BRIAN, WOOMAMASAMPSON, PEGASUS KOMMANDER, JEAN SEBASTIEN, LAUGH AND CRY, CHRISTMAS TOYBOY, WOBBEGONG, JINGLE JINGLE

Race Comments
Race 1	BISHOPDALE/BUSH INN TABS & TAVERN HAREWOOD MOBILE PACE Video
AwAhL0fD_Fg HANDLEBAR HANK - driver D Reardon admitted a breach of Rule 869(2)(a) in that he used his whip in an excessive manner over the final 400 metres. After considering submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $300.
FRANCO CALIPH - held up final bend. Stewards questioned driver T Sissons regarding the tactics he adopted near the 900 metres when electing not to improve outwards into the three wide line with cover. Mr Sissons explained that he was aware that REDMARO which was established to his outside had been left to race three wide without cover from the 1200 metres and he had anticipated that gelding would commence to tire on the final bend leaving him to improve very wide on the track. Mr Sissons added that he had been following ALEXY, which he felt would take him into the race, but this did not eventuate. After considering the explanation of Mr Sissons, Stewards were satisfied his tactics were not unreasonable and therefore took the matter no further.
ALEXY - raced wide in the early stages. Held up for a distance passing the 400 metres when trailing a weakening runner. Driver C Negus reported she did not activate the removable deafeners. A Veterinary examination of ALEXY following the race revealed no abnormalities. Driver C Negus (assisted by B Negus) defended a charge under Rule 868(2) which alleged she failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure ALEXY was given full opportunity to obtain the best possible position and/or finishing place by electing not to shift ground outwards on the final bend when an opportunity existed resulting in the gelding being held up. After viewing films and hearing evidence from all parties, the JCA found the charge proved and after submissions on penalty imposed a fine of $500.
CELEBRITY EASTON - held up final bend.
SHARKNADO - driver S Manawatu reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
AS KIWI AS - held up final bend.
MARKIM - held up over the concluding stages.
LLOYDIN MAGIC - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the mare. Weakened on the final bend.

Race 2	PEGASUS SPUR - FRESH NOT FROZEN TROT Video
bWvmPNsEmoo SUNSHADZ - broke near the 2000 metres.
MOY - trotted roughly after 100 metres.
SWINGING - broke at the start. Authorisation of 4th placing being awarded was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations in the early stages.
DON'T ROCK THE BOAT - broke shortly after the start.
SHOW OF FAITH - late scratching on Veterinary advice.
RAZOR - broke shortly after the start. Weakened final bend.
SPUROFTHEMOMENT - broke after 100 metres. Broke again near the 1100 metres.

Race 3	MACCA LODGE SOUTH OF THE WAITAKI SERIES (HEAT 3) MOBILE PACE Video
em6WD232T-8 MORDECAI - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
PANTASTIC - lay inwards in the home straight. When questioned regarding the improved performance, caretaker trainer/driver J Dunn reported that he was not overly disappointed with the mare's effort at its previous start and was of the opinion it had derived considerable benefit from the outing. Mr Dunn added the mare had benefited with the addition of sliding blinds.
ART EXHIBIT - briefly held up near the 300 metres.
JODY DIREEN - permission was granted for the filly to race in the colours of S McRae.
EL CAPITAN - over-raced and paced roughly during the score up before breaking at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
MACHIE MACH - weakened final bend.

Race 4	ALLAN KENNEDY BIRTHDAY CLASSIC MOBILE PACE Video
VL9FCSRR2sY GERALD - gave ground final bend. Driver J Young reported she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
BORN AGAIN DELIGHT - over-raced in the middle stages.
ROCKNROLL NEVIN - raced wide in the early stages.
BLACK ART - paced roughly in the early stages.
RUSSIAN EXPRESS - over-raced middle stages.
TAKITIMU EXPRESS - held up final bend and until late in the run home. Driver K Butt reported she did not activate the sliding blinds.
BETTOR CHANCE - had to be steadied near the 50 metres when hampered by ARTHUR LOWE. Stewards spoke with driver J Dunn who advised his chances had not been affected and elected not to proceed with a protest. Mr Dunn reported he lost a mudguard after it had broken during the running.
ARTHUR LOWE - shifted outwards marginally in the home straight when being driven out. Driver M Williamson was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

Race 5	THREE SIXTY DISTRIBUTION TROT Video
513UdQqmRi0 BACARDI N COKE - trotted roughly round the first bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.
ANNA KATE - broke after 100 metres. Hampered racing into the first bend and switched to a pace before breaking. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a superficial laceration to the right front heel.
GOODTIME GAMBLE - broke racing into the first bend. Broke again near the 450 metres. Stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial. Trainer S Smolenski advised it would now be his intention to spell the mare.
DI'Z LUCK - held up leaving the final bend.
UNIQUE MARSHALL - late scratching at 5.50pm on Veterinary advice.
DIANA HARBOUR - broke after 100 metres losing considerable ground.
MAJESTIC MOMENT - raced wide final bend. Trotted roughly in the home straight.

Race 6	AQUACRAFT PLUMBING MOBILE PACE Video
OuSAZKD_26s BOULTS ON FIRE - struck a pylon entering the home straight. Driver R May was warned to make a greater effort to ensure he does not make contact with track markers.
DON PIERRE - paced roughly shortly after the start when placed in restricted room to the inside of HALL OF FAME. When spoken to regarding the performance, driver D Dunn advised the gelding had failed to handle the prevailing track conditions.
LIKE A PRAYER - late scratching on Veterinary advice. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to the gelding resuming.
HALL OF FAME - driver B Butt was warned for the manner he shifted ground in the early stages when hampering an inside runner. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.
BLACK REGAL PRINCESS - hung outwards throughout the home straight.
BITE THE BULLET - hung inwards rounding the first bend and lost ground.

Race 7	HARAS des TROTTEURS HANDICAP TROT Video
fGph_zF_tlI REDWOOD INVASION - trotted roughly final bend and hung inwards losing momentum.
IDLE MONKEY - slow to begin. Held up leaving the final bend.

Race 8	BRANDHOUSE McARTHUR RIDGE MOBILE PACE Video
OGzeDLzSOvE FEAR ROCKN - over-raced middle stages.
TINTIN NATURALLY - over-raced middle stages.
MY NIKAYLA - shifted outwards in the home straight briefly hampering THEBOYSLIGHTUP. Driver R Close was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the home straight.
SOUTHBROOK STAR - hung inwards early stages. Paced roughly passing the 2400 metres. Weakened final bend. Driver J Harrington was warned for the manner he used his whip near the 400 metres when out of contention.
DOCTOR TIM - weakened on the final bend.
THEBOYSLIGHTUP - hampered by MY NIKAYLA in the home straight.

Race 9	PAINTLAB LOVES JONTY MOBILE PACE Video
oH3cXuCYpjg ROYAL JESTER - held up for clear racing room leaving the final bend.
ONE DIRECTION - hampered near the 300 metres.
KARDESLER - paced roughly and broke briefly near the 300 metres hampering LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN and ONE DIRECTION.
LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN - hampered near the 300 metres.
MIKEY MAGUIRE - over-raced when wide in the early stages prior to being restrained to obtain cover. Hung inwards on the final bend when being improved wide near the 500 metres.
SAUCHIEHALL - weakened final bend.

Race 10	AUSTRALASIAN BREEDERS CROWN MOBILE PACE (HEAT) Video
kJjl98AguOs COMFORTABLY NUMB - gave ground on the final bend. A post-race Veterinary examination was requested after it was reported the filly had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. This examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 11	AUSTRALASIAN BREEDERS CROWN MOBILE PACE (HEAT) Video
L4d9J_lt4kA LETS HUSTLE - back slightly at the start. Lost contact with the field near the 1000 metres.
MASTER MOONLITE - back slightly at the start. Paced roughly in the home straight and had to be steadied. Driver D Dunn reported he did not activate the removable deafeners. Stewards questioned Mr Dunn regarding the manner he drove during the running and after considering his explanation, the matter was adjourned to give it further consideration.
Stewards questioned driver D Dunn regarding the manner he drove MASTER MOONLITE during the race with particular regard to him not activating the removable deafeners in the home straight. Mr Dunn explained that at its most previous start the horse had been held up until the early stages of the run home and had produced a strong sprint when placed under pressure. For this reason, he elected not to improve his position until near the 300 metres as he was confident of out-sprinting CULLENBURN in the home straight. Mr Dunn added that the horse had paced roughly on the final bend after being shifted wider on the track and again passing the 100 metres after striking its knee resulting in him having to steady MASTER MOONLITE and lose momentum which he felt had cost the horse the race. After considering the explanation of Mr Dunn and reviewing the replays, Stewards were satisfied Mr Dunn's actions were reasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.