STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Timaru H.R.C. at Phar Lap RacewaySaturday, 4 November 2017
Timaru H.R.C. at Phar Lap RacewaySaturday, 4 November 2017
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Timaru H.R.C. at Phar Lap Raceway |
| Weather: | Fine |
| Track: | Fast |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | S Wallis (Chairman), N McIntyre, R Quirk |
| Veterinarian: | D L Williamson |
| General |
| Selected horses on today's programme were subjected to pre race blood testing. |
| Supplementary: | |
| Methven TC - Sunday, 15th October 2017 | |
| Race 10 - TINWALD LIQUORLAND HANDICAP TROT | |
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| Forbury Park TC - Thursday, 26th October 2017 | |
| Race 2 - PICK 6 STARTS NOW MOBILE PACE | |
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| NZ Metro TC - Friday, 3rd November 2017 | |
| Race 8 - NRM SIRES' STAKES SERIES (HEAT 5) MOBILE PACE | |
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| Race 10 - KEN BARRON DRIVES A CHEVRON QUALITY CAR MOBILE PACE | |
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| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | JAW D NANCY, BETTERTHANSPRAYING, AGATHA TYRON, SCARLETT BANNER, THE PERSUADER, BOUND TO IMPRESS, MONGOLIAN HERO, CLASSIE MARGARET | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Nil | |
| Fines: | Race 2 | G Smith (MATAU GEM) [Rule 507(1)] - Late to arrive on course. Fined $100. |
| Warnings: | Race 1 | J Hay (REBEL KIBBYBONES) [Rule 859(b)] - Arrived late to the start. |
| Race 1 | S McNally (MUSCLE PAT) [Rule 859(b)] - Arrived late to the start. | |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 2 | STUNIN TYPE - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 4 | SHEEZ GOOD - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 6 | FRANCO TODDY - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 8 | MICKY GEE - Veterinary Clearance Received | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Nil | |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 05/11/2017 until 09/11/2017 inclusive (5 days): BITE THE BULLET, BANK RAIDER | |
| Exceptional Circumstances: LUNDQVIST, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT | ||
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES TROT Video |
| ZONED SCARLETT - broke at the 2000 metres. | |
| MAGASTEY - broke at the 2100 metres. | |
| UNIQUE ROSE - broke at the start extinguishing its chance. | |
| BRIGHT GLOW - hung inwards negotiating the first bend. | |
| SILVER SPUR - breached the barrier and began awkwardly. Hung inwards negotiating the first bend. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout the running and commenced to weaken rounding the final bend. | |
| TOPNOTCH TITAN - broke at the start extinguishing its chance. | |
| RED HARBOUR - broke at the start extinguishing its chance. | |
| PAT THE MONARCH - hampered by breaking runner at the 1900 metres. | |
| MUSCLE PAT - broke at the start extinguishing its chance. Driver S McNally was cautioned regarding arriving late to the start. | |
| JAW D NANCY - driver J Dunn advised that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. | |
| REBEL KIBBYBONES - hampered at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout the running. Was inclined to lay inwards in the final stages. Driver J Hay was queried regarding his lack of vigour over the concluding stages. Mr Hay advised that the gelding was inclined to lay inwards and trot roughly on occasions in the run home. Mr Hay further advised that he was contemplating adding the boring pole to its gear however was reluctant to do so giving the gelding's previous standing start manners. Mr Hay was cautioned regarding arriving late to the start. | |
| Race 2 | NEVELE R STUD & PORT FM MOBILE PACE Video |
| JUST N AWE - paced roughly at the 250 metres. | |
| STUNIN TYPE - paced roughly in the score-up and was slightly out of position at the candy pole. Broke as the start was effected and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the colt's barrier record. | |
| HAVANA MOON - underwent a pre race veterinary check and was cleared to race. Was placed in restricted room late in the run home. | |
| Race 3 | TIMARU CURRY CLUB MOBILE TROT Video |
| VENETO - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| SAY YOUR PRES - broke near the 1400 metres. Broke again near the 600 metres. | |
| CASTLETON TUI - reluctant to come out of the pre race score-up. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung when negotiating the final bend. | |
| HIGHLAND STAR - broke at the 600 metres. | |
| UNIQUE MARSHALL - broke at the 650 metres. | |
| MERLOT - was inclined to lay inwards throughout the run home. | |
| TROY CASTLETON - raced inside several track markers rounding the final bend. Held up through the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| TIJUANA TAXI - broke near the 1300 metres. | |
| Race 4 | BUILDERS BIG DAY OUT HANDICAP PACE Video |
| RAISING HOPE - broke at the start. | |
| SHEEZ GOOD - broke near the 2100 metres. Paced roughly then broke again at the 350 metres. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners. | |
| ENCHANTEE - began awkwardly. | |
| KIEL - broke briefly at the 2300 metres. Driver L McCormick reported that the gelding was striking its sulky wheels at this stage and he also advised that he will be adding a gaiting strap to the gear for future engagements. | |
| MACH'S TERMINATOR - slow early. | |
| PETITE'S BLUE CHIP - was held up for clear racing room throughout the run home. | |
| Race 5 | BROSNAN TRANSPORT & NIGHT 'N DAY PARK MOBILE PACE Video |
| SICILIAN SECRET - underwent a pre race veterinary check and was cleared to race. Raced wide in the early stages. | |
| ILDIVO - held up throughout the run home. | |
| Race 6 | SOUTHFUELS BULK FUEL SPECIALISTS PACE Video |
| LIKE YA MORE - checked by breaking runner at the 1000 metres. | |
| NUI BA DEN - broke after 150 metres when being restrained. Checked by breaking runner at the 1000 metres. | |
| WAIKARI FIRE - over-raced through the middle stages. Checked by breaking runner at the 1000 metres. | |
| THE GO TO MAN - checked by breaking runner at the 1000 metres. | |
| FRANCO TODDY - broke at the 1000 metres checking trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing manners of this gelding. | |
| UNFINISHED BUSINESS - checked by breaking runner at the 1000 metres. | |
| AWAYTOCULLECT - had to be restrained when entering the first bend when placed in restricted room to the inside of CRIMSON LANE. Driver C Thornley was shown the film and spoken to advisedly for the manner in which he drove at this stage of the race. | |
| BOUND TO IMPRESS - when questioned in regards to the improved performance of this mare, trainer J Versteeg advised that she has had no luck of late adding that the mare had improved with recent racing and was suited by the standing start. | |
| YUKON CLOUD - broke at the start. Raced fiercely through the middle stages. Checked by breaking runner at the 1000 metres. | |
| THE KINGPIN - slow to begin. Checked by breaking runner at the 1000 metres. | |
| Race 7 | CATERING SOUTH CANTERBURY MOBILE PACE Video |
| THEBOYSLIGHTUP - held up throughout the run home. | |
| HOT OFF THE PRESS - held up early in the run home having to shift outwards to maintain clear racing room at the 100 metres. | |
| Race 8 | TYRE GENERAL TIMARU SUMMER CUP (HANDICAP PACE) Video |
| GLENFERRIE CLASSIC - the connections advised that this mare was in foal. Broke at the start. Broke again negotiating the first bend checking trailing runner. | |
| ROCKNROLL MAGIC - broke negotiating the first bend. Paced roughly at various stages throughout the running. | |
| REGAL MAJOR - broke at the start. | |
| BLACK ART - broke after 200 metres. | |
| CHRISTMAS TOYBOY - began awkwardly. | |
| COMPLIANT - broke at the start. | |
| PAY ME VISA - broke entering first bend. | |
| BOOMER BAILEY - inconvenienced first bend. | |
| Race 9 | LASER ELECTRICAL TIMARU MOBILE PACE Video |
| NERVE OF STEEL - restrained at the start. Held up throughout the run home. | |
| MARAT SAF FINN - held up early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| LAYTONS LASS - held up early and middle stages of the run home with driver T Chmiel advising he was not afforded the opportunity to activate the sliding blinds. | |
| JOEY MAGUIRE - raced wide in the early stages. Hung in and paced roughly when under pressure exiting the final bend. | |