Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington RacewayFriday, 18 August 2017


Meeting
Club:	NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather:	Fine
Track:	Fast
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	N Ydgren (Chairman), S Renault, S Wallis
Veterinarian:	Dr A A Corser

General

Pre-race blood testing was carried out on selected runners.

Supplementary:

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 28th July 2017

Race 6 - HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY BARRY LUCAS MOBILE PACE

Stewards have issued a warning to M Anderson as the driver of MACHIE MACH for failing to show sufficient effort to ensure his runner did not improve into the passing lane near the 1400 metres. In taking this action Stewards considered the considerable impact the trailing REAZA GRUNTER was having on Mr Anderson at the time, but determined that his attempts to keep this runner off his wheel had continued for an excessive period and led his runner to shift inwards when it should not have done so.

Oamaru HRC - Sunday, 6th August 2017

Race 5 - NEVELE R STUD JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE

The connections of WOODLEA SHAWN have advised Stewards that blood tests taken from the gelding following its disappointing run at Oamaru on 6 August have revealed no abnormalities. They added that WOODLEA SHAWN was not suited to doing work in the running on that occasion and has worked pleasingly in preparation for its resumption at Addington this week.

Rangiora HRC - Sunday, 13th August 2017

Race 2 - KIERAN McNAUGHT CADET OF THE YEAR TROT

Trainer G McCrea has advised Stewards that since racing at Rangiora on Sunday, FAMILY NIGHT has had blood tests taken with these revealing that the mare was suffering from a virus which is now being treated.

Summary
Swabbing:		IZMOK, BLACK ART, EDEN FRANCO, LEIGH MAJOR, SI SI SENOR, MICKY GEE, CHRISTMAS TOYBOY, BETTOR CHANCE
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:		Nil
Fines:	Race 4	J Howe (MIGHTY EMPIRE) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented without notified blinds. Fined $100.
	Race 6	C & J Kennett (VALMAGNE) [Rule 858(b)] - Late presenting runner onto track. Fined $100.
	Race 7	B Mowbray (QUITE IDEAL) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented with blinds which had not been notified. Fined $100.
	Race 8	M Edmonds (UNIQUE MARSHALL) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented without notified deafeners. Fined $100.
Warnings:	Race 1	I Schwamm (MOY) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Greater care required.
	Race 4	N Harris (GOODLOOKIN CHICK) [Rule 864(3)] - Failed to report non-activation of gear.
	Race 4	C Purvis (HIGHLAND REIGN) [Rule 864(3)] - Failed to report non-activation of gear.
	Race 7	M Purvis (LOVETODREAM) [Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 2	ARTICULIGHT - Warned Mobiles
	Race 7	MALIK - Warned Mobiles
	Race 9	EASTWOOD SUZY - Veterinary Clearance Required
	Race 9	MATAU GEM - Unruly Mobiles
	Race 10	NIC MAC WILLY - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:		Nil
Late Scratchings:		Nil
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 19/08/2017 until 23/08/2017 inclusive (5 days): PRINCESS FULHAM, SPEEDY MACH, DAYLIGHT ROBBERY

Race Comments
Race 1	CHRISTCHURCH CASINO MOBILE TROT Video
sPgeuyUwbgQ MOY - held up near the 150 metres and had to be restrained when attempting to shift away from the breaking TEHORO NOVA. Driver I Schwamm was issued with a warning for his inattention at this time
GIRLZ N BOYZ - lay outwards under pressure throughout the final straight.
STILL EYRE - broke in the score up losing all chance.
THANK U GEORGE - trotted roughly throughout the home straight.
TEHORO NOVA - broke near the 150 metres.
IZMOK - trotted roughly throughout the run home and was only able to be placed under minimal pressure by driver C DeFilippi.
SUNRISE SPUR - raced keenly when held up on the final bend.
MISSALYSSA - over-raced early and middle stages.

Race 2	METALCRAFT ROOFING - ESPAN MOBILE PACE Video
DN0N-UhCqAQ TOLL GATE - held up for clear racing room on the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
GERALD - over-raced early and middle stages causing driver J Young considerable difficulty. Weakened final bend.
RAINY RIVER - hampered after 200 metres.
ILDIVO - over-raced for a distance passing the 1200 metres.
THE KAIK - raced wide in the early stages. Broke when improving three wide near the 2000 metres losing its chance.
BLACK ART - locked wheels with ARTHUR LOWE after improving to a three wide position near the 1650 metres. The all clear was withheld until driver M Williamson (2nd placed ARTHUR LOWE) had reviewed the films with regard to a potential push out at this time but elected not to take the matter any further after it was established that BLACK ART had shifted ground prior to him reaching its wheel.
ARTICULIGHT - raced keenly in the early stages and broke after 100 metres hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record.
OPAWA MACH - hampered after 200 metres.
ARTHUR LOWE - hampered after 200 metres. Had to be steadied near the 1650 metres when improving wider to shift around BLACK ART which had shifted outwards to a three wide position. Locked wheels with BLACK ART at this time and had to be restrained.

Race 3	SWEET LOU EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $4,000 HANDICAP PACE Video
OqDL8JslWC4 RUSSIAN EXPRESS - broke at the start. Checked entering the first bend having to be restrained losing considerable ground. Paced roughly and broke near the 200 metres. A post-race veterinary examination showed a superficial abrasion on the right fore heel.
HANDLEBAR HANK - over-raced middle stages. Weakened on the final bend.
EDEN FRANCO - lay outwards under pressure throughout the final straight. Driver C Thornley advised that he would be recommending gear changes.
JOEY MAGUIRE - slow to begin.
BET ON A RASCAL - fractious behind the barriers requiring assistance. Over-raced after being taken forwards to the parked position near the 1200 metres.
DON PIERRE - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.

Race 4	TELTRAC COMMUNICATIONS LTD MOBILE PACE Video
uAgHWYE0mIc NO MORE CHANGE - held up on the final bend. Unable to gain clear racing room until near the 100 metres. Driver S Tomlinson reported that the inside hopple shortener had become entangled around the gelding's leg upon activation.
TUPELO MISSISSIPPI - weakened leaving the final bend.
GOODLOOKIN CHICK - held up throughout the run home. Driver N Harris did not activate the mare's deafeners. Miss Harris was reminded of her obligations to advise Stewards at the earliest opportunity when this occurs.
HIGHLAND REIGN - hung outwards in the score up and in the early stages. Disappointed for clear racing room near the 100 metres having to be restrained. Driver C Purvis did not activate the mare's deafeners or sliding blinds. Miss Purvis was reminded of her obligations to advise Stewards at the earliest opportunity when this occurs.
LAYTONS LASS - hung outwards in the score up and was a short distance out of position at the start in consequence.
GYPSY'S CHOICE - held up throughout the run home. Had to be steadied approaching the 100 metres when in restricted room. Driver S Whatuira was spoken to advisedly in regard to allowing her mare to improve into an insufficient run. Miss Whatuira reported that one hopple shortener had failed to activate after becoming entangled.
MIGHTY EMPIRE - Trainer J Howe was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after the mare was presented without the notified blinds.

Race 5	BRECKON FARMS MOBILE PACE Video
FW8IHzFgCD4 THE BUS - over-raced near the 1400 metres when driver S Ottley attempted to restrain this colt to surrender the parked position.
SI SI SENOR - broke briefly in the score up. Weakened on the bend near the 300 metres. When spoken to regarding the colt's performance trainer/driver M Jones could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race veterinary examination showed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with the connections in the coming days.

Race 6	CLARKSON SIGNS - THE COMPLETE SIGN STUDIO MOBILE TROT Video
oStMnVDUuHg VALMAGNE - Co-trainers C & J Kennett were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the gelding late onto the track.
RONALD J - trotted roughly over the final stages. Driver S Whatuira reported she did not activate the removable deafeners on the winner.
ALDERBECK - held up final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.

Race 7	PI & GJ KENNARD BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE Video
st_wOP1Hw9E WOODLEA SHAWN - weakened leaving the final bend.
GIMMEGOLD - hung inwards on the final bend.
QUITE IDEAL - Trainer B Mowbray was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after the gelding was presented with blinds which had not been notified.
MALIK - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the entire.
LOVETODREAM - out of position at the start. Driver M Purvis was issued with a warning.

Race 8	HARAS des TROTTEURS HANDICAP TROT Video
UfFRL0O5frI There was a delay to the start of this race when several horses had difficulty addressing the barriers.
ELVIS P - broke after 100 metres losing all chance.
MEDUSA - hampered on the bend near the 300 metres and had to shift wider.
LAUGH AND CRY - hampered on the bend near the 300 metres and had to shift wider.
UNIQUE MARSHALL - Trainer M Edmonds was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding without the notified deafeners. Broke near the 300 metres.
BK DAWN - checked after 100 metres and broke briefly. Hampered racing into the first bend and trotted roughly. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the run home.
REDWOOD INVASION - raced wide early stages.
ROCKNPOP - raced wide early stages.
ALVIRA HEST - held up final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.

Race 9	RNP HOMES LTD MOBILE PACE Video
MSICFqzpZpk BOUND TO IMPRESS - held up throughout the run home.
MATAU GEM - broke in the score up in the first attempt. Driver G Smith elected to move to the unruly position for the re-start where it will remain for future mobile starts. G Smith reported his seat had sustained a crack in this incident which he advised had no bearing on his ability to safely drive the mare. Raced wide early stages. Paced roughly for a short distance approaching the 2400 metres.
CRAFTY CULLEN - over-raced on the final bend when held up for clear running.
ONEDIN EXPRESS - raced wide early and middle stages.
EASTWOOD SUZY - under pressure passing the 1200 metres. Weakened from the 900 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be suffering from atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance. Trainer J Burrows advised it was her intention to retire the mare from racing.
CHRISTMAS TOYBOY - broke in the score up due to a gear malfunction with a false start being declared. Raced wide early stages.
PINE CONE - raced wide early stages.

Race 10	AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE Video
l6CnBxVm710 MARAT SAF FINN - hung outwards in the early stages when being taken forwards causing EJA PATRON, GUNPOWDER and BOHANNAN to be taken wider. Weakened final bend.
EJA PATRON - weakened final bend. Driver M Williamson reported one shortener had failed to release.
KAMWOOD KID - checked in the early stages by BOHANNAN which was taken wider by inside runners causing it to blunder for a stride and be steadied. The all clear was withheld when trainer M House advised Stewards that he wished to review the films of the start. After viewing the films and speaking with driver J Cox, placings were authorised.
NIC MAC WILLY - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Weakened from the 800 metres. A post-race veterinary examination showed no apparent abnormalities.