STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc at Motukarara Raceway (Grass)Sunday, 26 November 2017
Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc at Motukarara Raceway (Grass)Sunday, 26 November 2017
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc at Motukarara Raceway (Grass) |
| Weather: | Fine |
| Track: | Good |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | S Wallis (Chairman), N Ydgren, S Renault |
| Veterinarian: | Dr A A Corser |
| General |
| Nil |
| Supplementary: | |
| NZ Metro TC - Friday, 17th November 2017 | |
| Race 9 - HARAS des TROTTEURS DOMINION TROT (STANDING START) | |
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| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | JOEMARO, TRICKY RASTUS, THE DOORMAN, XMAS JOYELLA, GORE BAY, LOVETODREAM, MISTER SLICK, URALLA SUE, COLE PORTER, MEDUSA, RAH DE RAH | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Nil | |
| Fines: | Race 3 | J Young (CLARENDON FALCON) [Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Regs#4] - Failed to maintain a straight course in the run home. Fined $250. |
| Race 4 | J Ford (TIME FOR DIAMONDS) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking wheel. Fined $250. | |
| Warnings: | Race 1 | A Fitzgerald (ZAKSPATROL) [Rule Programming Regs # 15] - Failed to have horse in allocated stall by prescribed time. |
| Race 2 | M Smolenski (CHAMPAGNE PRINCE) [Rule Programming Regs # 15] - Failed to have horse in allocated stall by prescribed time. | |
| Race 4 | M Jones (RUTHLESS SUCCESS) [Rule 306] - Failed to notify person in control of his horse in his absence. | |
| Race 10 | J Harrington (B D SON) [Rule 869(3)(f)] - Manner drove when attempting to restrain runner into correct gait. | |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 2 | SAGE TROUBLE - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request |
| Race 3 | JEMIMA FRANCO - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 3 | KYLIE ANN - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 5 | LILBITBETTOR - Unruly Mobiles | |
| Race 6 | GLENFERRIE CLASSIC - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 6 | PANTASTIC - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 10 | SUGAR CANE - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 10 | UNIQUE MARSHALL - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 11 | EYE CANDY - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 11 | MAKE US GRIN - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Race 11 | MAKE US GRIN - On Vets advice. |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 27/11/2017 until 01/12/2017 inclusive (5 days): BRIAN, AGATHA TYRON, SELENA FRANCO, FRANCO EXETER, WESTAR SAM | |
| Ineligible from 27/11/2017 until 10/12/2017 inclusive (14 days): LIFE LAVROS | ||
| Exceptional Circumstances: KIEL | ||
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | PDL BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE Video |
| ZULU COURAGE - weakened on the bend near the 600 metres, finishing a distance from the winner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. | |
| LIVE TO TELL - was held up by a tiring runner rounding the final bend. | |
| BEAUDIENE GAMBLER - weakened final stages. | |
| EARTHBOUND - claimed. Driver J McDermott reported that the gelding cast his front right shoe during the middle stages. | |
| JOEMARO - over-raced when leading in the early and middle stages. | |
| GUNPOWDER - driver T Woodward advised Stewards that the gelding had not been entirely comfortable on today's grass track. Stewards will speak with Mr Woodward in the coming days regarding his whip use over the final stages. | |
| Race 2 | NORJO MOTORCYCLES AND JEMMETT'S POWERTOOL SERVICE TROT Video |
| SAGE TROUBLE - broke at the start and got back as a result. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer M Heenan. | |
| WESTAR MAGGIE - broke near the 150 metres. | |
| WELL DEFINED - broke briefly at the start. Broke briefly approaching the 150 metres. | |
| MONARCO - broke on the bend near the 1700 metres. Broke near the 150 metres. | |
| SCALLYWAG SAM - raced wide in the early stages. | |
| SHOW OF FAITH - had the boring pole removed prior to the start. Broke on the bend near the 500 metres. | |
| RUE DAUNOU - broke near the 450 metres. | |
| MIDNIGHT MEMORIES - broke after 300 metres. | |
| SKYLINE - broke near the 250 metres. | |
| CHAMPAGNE PRINCE - broke near the 400 metres. | |
| Race 3 | FERN LAW SOLICITORS MOBILE PACE Video |
| THE DOORMAN - had to be steadied nearing the 200 metres and change ground after being placed in restricted room to the inside of CLARENDON FALCON. When questioned regarding the gelding's improved performance, the connections advised that the gelding had taken benefit from a better draw today and accordingly was able to be driven in a conservative manner. | |
| FOUR STARZZZ LEGEND - broke near the 250 metres. | |
| CLARENDON FALCON - shifted into the passing lane nearing 250 metres placing THE DOORMAN in restricted room and denying this runner access to the passing lane. Driver J Young was fined $250.00 by the JCA for failing to maintain a straight course throughout the run home. | |
| CAPITAL GIRL - inclined to lay inwards throughout the run home when under pressure. | |
| KYLIE ANN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. | |
| JEMIMA FRANCO - broke in the score-up and in consequence was a considerable distance out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. | |
| Race 4 | STALLIONS AUSTRALASIA TROT Video |
| KAI TIME - broke at the start and lost considerable ground. | |
| NATIVES LASTING LOVE - held up in the early stages of the run home. | |
| BRIGHT GLOW - raced wide from the 1300 metres. | |
| TIME FOR DIAMONDS - broke near the 700 metres after striking the sulky wheel of SEA ROVER. Driver J Ford was subsequently fined the sum of $250 by the JCA for driving in a careless manner at this stage of the race. | |
| Race 5 | CRAYTHORNES HOTEL MOBILE PACE Video |
| LILBITBETTOR - broke at the start and lost its chance. Placed on the Unruly for its upcoming mobile starts. | |
| SOUNDS BETTOR - placed in restricted room for a short distance prior to crossing the finishing line. | |
| COMIN AT YA - raced greenly shortly after the start when being restrained. Hampered through the early stages when racing to the outside of MACHS MARETA. Had to be steadied nearing the 600 metres when awkwardly placed to the inside of MACHS MARETA. | |
| TRACKSAREFORTRAINS - raced keenly passing the 800 metres. | |
| GRIN FOR GOLD - raced keenly throughout. Trainer/driver C Thornley advised that he would be making gear changes prior to the gelding's next start. | |
| GORE BAY - shifted inwards throughout the run home. | |
| Race 6 | THE FAMOUS GROUSE JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE Video |
| SHADOWMAN - weakened on the final bend near the 500 metres. | |
| PIRATE BAY - was late to arrive at the assembly point after displaying poor manners, requiring the assistance of the clerk of the course. | |
| ZIMFANDEL - broke briefly near the 1300 metres. Driver S O'Reilly advised that this was due to the gelding becoming unbalanced after one hopple shortener activated. | |
| BAKARI - raced wide in the early stages until near the 1300 metres when taken forward to race outside the leader. | |
| GLENFERRIE CLASSIC - broke after 200 metres and was not able to be returned to its proper gait for some time losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mare's racing record. | |
| MOSSDALE ROSE - held up final bend by tiring runner. | |
| PANTASTIC - broke in the early stages of the score-up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. | |
| PAY ME VISA - held up final bend by tiring runner. | |
| Race 7 | NZ SAFETY MOBILE PACE Video |
| PASSION FLOWER - driver B Orange reported that the sliding blinds had failed to activate. | |
| CLASSIE CULLECT - hung inwards severely through the early stages. | |
| REGAL SUZY - raced roughly and broke for a short distance over the crossing at the 1700 metres. Held up in the early and later stages of the run home. | |
| MISTER SLICK - when questioned regarding the gelding's improved performance, trainer D Thompson advised that he had benefited from having the blinds and hopple shorteners added to its gear along with an economical run throughout. | |
| KING SIZE - hung outwards late in the run home. | |
| Race 8 | NICK'S PETFOOD AND TRICES FIREWOOD MOBILE PACE Video |
| URALLA SUE - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| OPAWA MACH - weakened concluding stages. Driver K Cameron expressed disappointment with a post-race veterinary examination revealing no obvious abnormalities. | |
| TUFFLITTLEROOSTER - paced roughly shortly after the start when the outside hopple shortener activated. | |
| Race 9 | BRANDHOUSE MOBILE PACE Video |
| KARDESLER - over-raced in the middle stages. Paced roughly at various stages throughout the run home. | |
| LINTON SHARD - weakened considerably over the concluding stages after receiving an economical trip throughout. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with trainer C Dalgety in the coming days. | |
| COLE PORTER - broke for a short distance as the start was effected. Settled quickly. | |
| MARAT SAF FINN - paced roughly shortly after negotiating the course crossing near the 1700 metres. | |
| FOR THE CORZ - paced roughly nearing the 50 metres before breaking. | |
| WESTAR SAM - paced roughly shortly after entering the home straight. | |
| Race 10 | CHALLENGE LINCOLN MOBILE TROT Video |
| VENETO - broke at the start losing its chance. | |
| RACHMANINOV - broke in the early stages losing its chance. | |
| THE GOD BOTHERER - broke in the early stages losing its chance. Driver B Munro advised that the gelding raced too keenly. | |
| RUSTY I AM - shifted outwards exiting the final bend. | |
| UNIQUE MARSHALL - broke near the 900 metres. A warning was placed on the gelding's race record. | |
| MAJESTIC MOMENT - broke at the start. | |
| B D SON - broke in the early stages losing its chance. Driver J Harrington was cautioned in regard to the manner in which he drove when attempting to restrain the gelding into the correct gait. | |
| DRAGON BOY - broke at the start and again over the concluding stages. Trainer/driver R Holmes advised that the gelding had failed to handle the grass track surface. | |
| SUGAR CANE - broke in the score-up on two occasions losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. | |
| JUST A DUDE - checked in the early stages. | |
| SONEY BEATT - broke near the 350 metres when attempting to access the passing lane and having its deafeners activated. Authorisation of 3rd placing to the gelding was withheld until it could be confirmed that the horse had not broken in excess of 150 metres. | |
| Race 11 | HSW ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED MOBILE PACE Video |
| EYE CANDY - broke at the start and got back as a result. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier record. | |
| RAH DE RAH - held up early and middle stages of the run home. | |