Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

Geraldine Trotting Club Inc at Orari RacecourseSaturday, 25 November 2017


Meeting
Club:	Geraldine Trotting Club Inc at Orari Racecourse
Weather:	Fine
Track:	Good
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	N Ydgren (Chairman), S Wallis, D Wadley
Veterinarian:	D L Williamson

General

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

Supplementary:

Rangiora HRC - Friday, 10th November 2017

Race 3 - RANGIORA HRC COMMITTEE & STEWARDS MOBILE PACE

Trainer R Cameron advised Stewards on 22 November that blood tests taken from IT'S A DEAL following its performance at Rangiora on 10 November revealed no abnormalities. A dental check of the gelding showed that it had a cracked tooth which has since healed with IT'S A DEAL resuming at Motukarara on Sunday.

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 17th November 2017

Race 6 - FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE

Stable representative M Neilson advised Stewards on 21 November that WAIKIKI BEACH had blood tests and a cardiograph taken this week with these showing no abnormalities. Ms Neilson added that the gelding has been sold to overseas interests.

Race 7 - PEEK EXHIBITION - ALF HUGHES MEMORIAL MOBILE TROT

Trainer G Smith advised Stewards on 21 November that following its performance on Show Day at Addington MIRACLE RISING was diagnosed with a respiratory complaint which has since been treated.

Race 9 - HARAS des TROTTEURS DOMINION TROT (STANDING START)

Trainer G Smith advised Stewards on 21 November that blood tests and a veterinary examination of GREAT THINGS HAPPEN following its disappointing performance at Addington last Friday have revealed no abnormalities. Mr Smith added that it his intention to resume the gelding at Methven in early December.

Trainer N Williamson advised Stewards on 22 November that since racing in the Dominion Trot at Addington on Show Day, blood tests taken from DARK HORSE showed no irregularities with the mare now having a brief freshen up. Mr Williamson added that DARK HORSE will have more veterinary tests undertaken and undertook to advise Stewards if any abnormalities become apparent.

Summary
Swabbing:		REBEL KIBBYBONES, FRANCO GARCIA, MONKEY LUCK, ELITE EXCUSE, YOUNG STRANGER, MAD LU LI, VINNY GAMBINI, SEASWIFT JOY, HARRIET OF MOT, PRADAS IDEAL DAHLING
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:		Nil
Fines:	Race 7	B Kerr (MEGAGEM) [Rule 452(2)] - Colour fee. Fined $25.
Warnings:	Race 1	R Anderson (SUNNY GLENIS) [Rule 869(4)(6)(b) & (c)] - Push Out Rule.
	Race 1	K Townley (QUEEN OF LOVE) [Rule Programme Conditions Reg] - Late to present runner on course.
	Race 1	J Wheeler (PEGGY NOVA) [Rule 869(4)(6)(b) & (c)] - Push Out Rule.
	Race 2	G Dunn (AMERICAN FAITH) [Rule Programme Conditions Reg] - Late to present runner on course.
Bleeders:		Nil
Horse Actions:	Race 1	WOOMAMASAMPSON - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 2	STUNIN TYPE - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 5	SUCH FUN - Warned Stands
	Race 7	GLEN TORRAN - Warned Performance
	Race 7	LILAC STAR - Warned Mobiles
	Race 8	BLACK ART - Warned Mobiles
	Race 9	IMOLA - Warned Stands
	Race 10	BELLES SON - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 11	THE PERSUADER - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial
	Race 12	PRECIOUS SARA - Warned Stands
	Race 12	QUITE IDEAL - Unruly Stands
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:	Race 11	M Williamson replaced R May on CLASSIE REGAL
		Injured in Race 10
	Race 12	B Hope replaced R May on PRECIOUS SARA
Late Scratchings:		Nil
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 26/11/2017 until 30/11/2017 inclusive (5 days): DIAMOND EYRE, SUNSET PEAK, MOTU HOT TOPIC, DONEGAL CARRICKFIN, GARRY'S LEGACY
	Ineligible from 26/11/2017 until 09/12/2017 inclusive (14 days): CARIBBEAN FIZZ
	Exceptional Circumstances: HIGHLAND REIGN, IGOTTASTAR

Race Comments
Race 1	BARWOODS TRANSPORT TROT Video
cyVu6BozUB4 GIRLZ N BOYZ - trotted roughly over the final stages.
JEDI JOSH - held up rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
PEGGY NOVA - driver J Wheeler was issued with a warning for the manner in which he drove near the 1100 metres when shifting ground outwards.
DIDJABRINGTHEBEERS - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.
REGAL ASPIRANT - trotted roughly leaving the final bend.
WOOMAMASAMPSON - fractious behind the barriers. Broke shortly after the start and continued in a gallop for a considerable distance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing record.
TOPNOTCH TITAN - displayed poor barrier manners. Trotted roughly throughout the run home.
SUNNY GLENIS - lay inwards through the middle stages of the run home. Driver R Anderson was issued with a warning for the manner in which he drove near the 1100 metres when racing to the inside of REBEL KIBBYBONES.
QUEEN OF LOVE - broke briefly at the start before pacing and having to be checked into its correct gait losing its chance.
REBEL KIBBYBONES - taken wider on the track near the 1100 metres having to race wide and without cover for some distance thereafter.

Race 2	SIMS BAKERY MOBILE PACE Video
79eQn95flrM JUST ONE GOOD ONE - held up on the final bend.
SCOOB OPERATOR - raced roughly in the early stages.
AMERICAN FAITH - raced roughly for a short distance when taken wider on the track near the 700 metres.
STUNIN TYPE - broke racing into the first bend after 200 metres. A warning was placed on the colt's racing record.
SILENT SHADOW - checked shortly after the start.
ADJUDICATOR - checked shortly after the start. Held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.

Race 3	MARQUEE & HIRE TROT Video
NTwfP2nlxNA JEAN SEBASTIEN - trotted roughly on the final bend. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
SAY YOUR PRES - when questioned regarding the mare's performance trainer/driver M Jones explained she was showing signs of muscle tie up and will be sent for a spell.
I'LDOITMYWAY - raced wide from the 1600 metres.
MISSIE CASTLETON - broke at the start.
GLENIS MARIE - broke at the start. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
ONE OVER DOVER - broke nearing the 200 metres.
CASTLETON TUI - broke at the start and lost ground. Again broke after 200 metres losing further ground.
GORILLA PLAYBOY - broke at the start. Broke passing the 200 metres.

Race 4	LINTON DISTRIBUTORS PACE Video
V2YokYR6IZs MAGICAL MATTY - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver S McNally reported he did not activate the gelding's gear.
TEXAS RULER - the required veterinary clearance was received. Held up in the middle stages of the run home.
I'M SICK OF EXCUSES - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.
ONE OFF - broke at the start.
STILL OF THE NIGHT - raced wide from the 1100 metres before weakening on the bend near the 600 metres. Driver D Keast when questioned regarding the mare's performance, advised she had failed to handle the grass track conditions.

Race 5	NORTH END MOTORS HANDICAP TROT Video
sV6JM0zK_XU ALI LINDENNY - broke at the start.
YOUNG STRANGER - held up in the early stages of the run home.
PLAYBOY'S BROTHER - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
SUCH FUN - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. The connections advised SUCH FUN will be restricted to mobile starts in the immediate future. Had to be steadied near the 1200 metres when there was an easing of the pace.
HIGHLAND STAR - broke at the start.
RUTHLESS KAYLA - trotted roughly over the final stages.
I'VE GOT THIS - broke passing the 250 metres.
JAW D NANCY - broke at the start.
THE DOMINATOR - broke near the 1300 metres.

Race 6	ECOLAB PACE Video
nQNsIyBrQ1Q NIMAH FRANCO - began awkwardly.
SAYING GRACE - began awkwardly. Over-raced in the early stages.
PEMBROOK'S PASSION - raced wide in the early stages.
JUST N AWE - shifted wider on the track for a short distance near the 1300 metres. Raced wide throughout. Weakened from the 500 metres.
WAIKARI FIRE - raced roughly near the 200 metres.
HIS ROYAL HARNESS - broke at the start. Held up in the early stages of the run home. Lay inwards throughout the final straight.

Race 7	TEMUKA TRANSPORT 1967 LTD MOBILE PACE Video
U1vCc32wpto LINKED IN - paced roughly in the early stages losing ground.
FINE SOPHIE - inconvenienced in the early stages.
LILAC STAR - broke shortly after the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier record.
GLEN TORRAN - hung inwards in the score up. Checked in the early stages. Continued to hang throughout the running proving difficult to steer for driver G Telfer. Hung and raced roughly near the 800 metres and lost ground. A warning was placed on the mare's racing performance. Trainer G Telfer advised that he would be re-considering the mare's racing future.
MEGAGEM - Trainer B Kerr was charged a $25 colour fee. Broke near the 800 metres.
CORENA LEA - raced roughly for a short distance near the 250 metres.

Race 8	NELSON PINE LVL JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE Video
lsguQ_KDExs MARTIN JOHN - raced roughly racing into the first bend and was steadied by driver K Butt. Continued to race roughly on the first bend.
SCOTLYNN JUSTIS - checked in the early stages by a breaking runner getting back as a result.
BLACK ART - broke shortly after the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record.
PADDINGTON CENTRAL - paced roughly in the middle stages and broke near the 900 metres losing its chance. Driver D Keast reported the gelding to have been hanging leading up to this.
MICKEY JAY - broke near the 250 metres. Driver C Purvis reported the gelding to have cross-fired.
SUMMER WEALTH - raced wide in the early stages until being taken forwards to race outside the leader near the 1100 metres.
GRACIE EYRE - over-raced in the middle stages.

Race 9	FRESHCHOICE GERALDINE CUP (HANDICAP PACE) Video
mwwYdho_4rc HIDDEN DESIRE - broke at the start and lost its chance.
ROCKI WARRIOR - broke at the start. Weakened on the final bend.
IMOLA - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Trainer/driver G Smith advised it was his intention to spell the gelding.
RAUKAPUKA RULER - broke at the start and lost considerable ground.
ALTA ORLANDO - driver J Dunn elected to start the gelding further back than its unruly position in an attempt to keep the gelding settled.
SEEL THE DEAL - when questioned regarding the performance, driver R May explained that despite sustaining a punctured sulky tyre on the final bend he had been disappointed with the gelding's performance. A post-race veterinary examination showed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 10	HANLEY FORMULA HANDICAP TROT Video
7PyvlmKpG3A A false start was declared when the 10 metre barrier failed to release.
VALMAGNE - checked near the 600 metres. Driver R May was contacted by the following horse when involved in the incident near the 600 metres and stood himself down from his remaining two driving engagements.
KOWHAI WHIZ - checked near the 600 metres. Locked wheels near the 500 metres. Trotted roughly throughout the run home.
ZACHARY BINX - checked near the 600 metres.
LOTHARIO - broke shortly after the start.
SUNDONS FLYER - checked near the 600 metres losing all momentum.
TORNADO VALLEY - checked near the 600 metres. Locked wheels near the 500 metres.
BELLES SON - broke when leading nearing the 600 metres losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
FATHER CHRISTMAS - reared as the start was effected getting back as a result.

Race 11	PACIFIC DOORS PACE Video
FIlW9CUlyeU There was a delay to the start when the finishing post mirrors had to be closed off to avoid casting a light shadow across the track.
EVERY OPTION - broke at the start and was then heavily checked in the early stages losing its chance.
THE PERSUADER - broke and shifted inwards abruptly checking EVERY OPTION and RAINY RIVER. The connections were advised the gelding had been stood down from standing start events until such time that it could trial satisfactorily. The connections advised that they would restrict the gelding to mobile starts for its immediate future.
CLASSIE REGAL - M Williamson was an authorised driver change due to R May being injured.
TRAILER PARK GIRL - raced greenly when improving wide near the 1900 metres.
MISS JUDGEFORD - raced wide from the 1400 metres. Weakened on the bend near the 500 metres.
RAINY RIVER - heavily checked in the early stages losing its chance.

Race 12	GERALDINE ITM HANDICAP PACE Video
Sp1ey1-egf0 ENCHANTEE - when questioned regarding the mare's performance, driver D Dunn could only advise he had been disappointed with her efforts. A post-race veterinary examination showed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer N Le Lievre advised it was his intention to have blood tests taken in the coming days. Stewards will follow up.
QUITE IDEAL - fractious behind the barriers. This gelding will now be drawn unruly for standing start events. Broke at the start. Held up in the early stages of the run home.
PRADAS IDEAL DAHLING - raced greenly when taken forwards to lead near the 1800 metres.
THE BUS - weakened on the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination showed the horse to be distressed with an elevated heart rate. Trainer M Jones advised the horse had made respiratory noise on pulling up and it was his intention to have a dynamic scope performed in the coming days. Mr Jones undertook to notify Stewards of any irregular findings.
REAL TORQUE - driver M Jones contacted in the early stages by a wayward runner with Mr Jones becoming unbalanced in the sulky for several strides. Raced wide on the final bend. When spoken to regarding the mare's performance, trainer/driver M Jones explained racing so wide on the final bend had been difficult to recover from but was not overly disappointed with it's efforts.
PRECIOUS SARA - B Hope was an authorised driver change due to R May being injured. Fractious behind the barriers. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. Reared and spun inwards as the start was effected losing its chance.