Racing Integrity Unit

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT

Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc at Forbury ParkFriday, 15 June 2018


Meeting
Club:	Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc at Forbury Park
Weather:	Fine
Track:	Good
Rail:	Not applicable
Stewards:	V Munro (Chairman), N Ydgren, S Renault
Veterinarian:	Dr P J Gillespie

General

Pre-race blood testing was conducted at tonight's meeting.

Supplementary:

Forbury Park TC - Thursday, 31st May 2018

Race 5 - DUNEDIN CITY MOTORS TROT

Trainer G McLay advised Stewards on 15 June that following its performance at Forbury Park on 31 May ARMORI has been retired from racing.

Invercargill HRC - Saturday, 9th June 2018

Race 3 - CONTACT PETER KETT 03 215 6206 MOBILE PACE

Trainer N Williamson advised Stewards on 15 June that BE HOLME BY THREE has been treated for muscle tie-up following its disappointing performance at Ascot Park last weekend.

Summary
Swabbing:		JANUCCI GIRL, HARRYDAHORSE, CLIFTON FLUTTER, BABY'S IN BLACK, IMRAN KHAN, OHOKA JOHNNY, MACHS MARETA, MACHIE MACH
Protests:		Nil
Suspensions:		Nil
Fines:	Race 3	B Williamson (FEATHER BOYZ) [Rule 857(7)(a)] - Breached the barrier and delayed the start. Fined $200.
	Race 5	K Barclay (KATE'S CARRERA) [Rule 865(1)] - Late to notify gear. Fined $50.
	Race 6	T McMillan (SEA ROVER) [Rule 452(2)] - Colour Fee. Fined $25.
	Race 8	B Gray (EL CAPITAN) [Rule 849(2)] - Presented without number. Fined $100.
Warnings:	Race 1	M Jones (FANCY WOMAN) [Rule Horse Movement regs] - Failed to notify a horse movement.
	Race 5	K Barclay (KATE'S CARRERA) [Rule Race starting regulation 2] - Late to arrive at the start.
	Race 5	B McLellan (OLD LUKE) [Rule Race starting regulation 2] - Late to arrive at the start.
	Race 8	B Laughton (NEVE FRANCO) [Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start .
	Race 8	M Purvis (MACHS MARETA) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Manner shifted ground in the early stages.
Bleeders:	Race 3	FEATHER BOYZ - Stood down from 16/06/2018 until 15/07/2018 inclusive and 1 Trial.
Horse Actions:	Race 1	MADABOY - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 2	MOTU LITTLE PRINCESS - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
	Race 2	MOTU LITTLE PRINCESS - Veterinary Clearance Required
	Race 3	FEATHER BOYZ - Veterinary Clearance Required (Scope Required)
	Race 6	GLENDHU GEM - Warned Racing Manners
	Race 7	ANNIE FITZ - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
	Race 8	ROCKEFELLER - Warned Performance
	Race 10	BILLY KLONDIKE - Warned Mobiles
	Race 10	ESSENCE OF EASTON - Warned Mobiles
	Race 10	MAJOR HIPPIE - Warned Performance
Medical Certificates:		Nil
Driver Changes:		Nil
Late Scratchings:		Nil
Scratching Penalties:	Ineligible from 16/06/2018 until 20/06/2018 inclusive (5 days): IVANA LEGACY, AMBRO AMEIGO, OLDE OAK EMMA
	Exceptional Circumstances: PAY ME THE CHANGE
	Ineligible from 16/06/2018 until 13/07/2018 inclusive (28 days - Scratched Claimer): EXPRESSO MARTINI, SMOOTH MARA

Race Comments
Race 1	DUNEDIN CITY MOTORS HANDICAP TROT Video
yf0IxNLRaxY TOO TRU - broke after 100 metres.
DREAM OF PAT - trotted roughly early stages. Broke near the 2200 metres.
FANCY WOMAN - broke shortly after the start, settled briefly then broke again for a short distance. The all clear was delayed until Stewards were satisfied that the filly had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations. Trainer M Jones was issued with a warning for failing to lodge a Horse Movement Notification for this horse.
MADABOY - broke near the 2200 metres. A warning was issued in regards to the gelding's racing manners. Trainer/driver C Buchan reported that he would no longer be persevering with the horse from his stable.
SWEET JEWELIETTE - broke at the start.
NOBLE GAMBLE - weakened from the 500 metres.
HOLLY TROUBLE - broke near the 1200 metres.

Race 2	JUST ESSENCE CATERING MOBILE PACE Video
C8dApRB4X2M MOTU LITTLE PRINCESS - hung outwards early stages. Continued to run outwards through the back straight on the final occasion despite the efforts of Driver R Close causing an inconvenience to trailing runners. When questioned Mr Close advised that the horse had hung over the last 1600 metres and proved difficult. A post race Veterinary examination was conducted which revealed the mare to be lame in a hind leg. Stood down to trial on one occasion and until such time that a clearance could be provided. Trainer M Fuller advised the filly would be sent for a spell.
CLIFTON TACTIC - Junior Driver L McKay reported that she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
GLENISTHEBETTOR - raced wide early stages. Held up on the final bend by a weakening runner.
TETRICK - had some difficulty maintaining its position in the field through early and middle stages. Lost contact with the field and began to tire from the 800 metres.
TOBY O'GARA - raced wide early stages.
EJA PATRON - hampered through the back straight on the final occasion having been shifted wider on the track by an inside runner.
NAVAJO ART - held up final bend.
MOTU TOP MACH - hung inwards over the final 1000 metres when improving. Hampered through the back straight on the final occasion having been shifted wider on the track by inside runners.
HARRYDAHORSE - held up final bend. Driver C Ferguson reported that his horse lost a shin boot near the 100 metres.

Race 3	ST KILDA DARTS CLUB (TEAM 1) HANDICAP TROT Video
_apA-hxDRc8 FEATHER BOYZ - a false start was declared due to the gelding contacting and releasing the barrier tape. Under pressure from the 700 metres and then weakened rounding the final bend. Returned to the enclosure with blood present in a nostril. A Veterinary examination determined the horse to be a bleeder. A one month stand down was imposed with the horse then having to pass a Veterinary examination prior to trialing. Driver B Williamson defended a breach of Rule 857(7)(a) in that he allowed his runner to breach the barriers causing a delay. After considering all evidence the JCA found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $200.
KIWI CRUSHER - over-raced getting its head up while being restrained to take cover near the 1200 metres.
ACE COMMANDER - Prior to tonight's meeting, Trainer B Norman informed Stewards that the gelding had sustained a minor laceration to its front leg. A pre-race Veterinary examination was conducted with the gelding getting a clearance to start in the field. Slow to begin.
GREY POWER - trotted roughly near the 1800 metres losing several lengths. Trotted roughly round the final bend and through the home straight.
HEARD THE WHISPER - Driver T Williams reported the gelding had been striking his sulky wheels during the running.

Race 4	MEMORIAL NIGHT 28TH JUNE MOBILE PACE Video
a3yi2ZI5g_o COMPLETE PACKAGE - the boring pole was removed from this horse prior to the start after the gelding had warmed up unfavorably. Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the run home.
JAMIES BAD BOY - raced wide from the 1400 metres.
BOUND TO BE BETTOR - raced keenly passing the 1000 metres then paced roughly passing the 800 metres. Weakened final bend.
DOUBT ME NOT - when questioned regarding the geldings performance Driver S Walkinshaw reported he had been disappointed with its efforts over the final stages. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
VIGOROSO - over-raced middle stages. Raced keenly from the 600 metres.
BETTORS ATOM - Driver C Ferguson reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
MY BLUE HEAVEN - hung inwards middle stages.
NICKY ANEW - hung in the score up then over-raced in the early stages and continued to hang inwards. Also over-raced through the middle stages.
SHINDAL - Driver N Williamson reported his drive hung in round the final bend. Held up for clear racing room throughout the home straight.
AFRO DIZZY YAK - held up final bend.
CLIFTON FLUTTER - broke briefly in the score up and was out of position at the start.

Race 5	NEXT RACE MEETING 21ST JUNE MOBILE PACE Video
mxiw1NLdRG4 AYKAY - over-raced passing the 1000 metres. Weakened from the 500 metres. When questioned regarding the geldings performance Driver R Payne reported his first starter to have raced greenly throughout and he expected he would derive benefit from the run.
THE NAENAE EXPRESS - held up for a run near the 400 metres.
DONEGAL GILBERT - when questioned regarding the performance Driver R Close said he was disappointed with the geldings run and the horse would now be sent for a spell.
POP THE BUBBLES - raced four wide from the 600 metre mark.
THE LITTLE ONE - weakened from the 500 metres.
KATE'S CARRERA - Trainer K Barclay was issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for late notification of gear. Driver K Barclay was issued with a warning for being late to arrive at the start. Held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages.
BABY'S IN BLACK - raced wide early stages.
COUNTRY SWING - was out of position at the mobile release despite the efforts of Junior Driver C Purvis. Hung outwards and paced roughly at the 1800 metres. Lost contact with the field near the 1200 metres.
OLD LUKE - Driver B McLellan was issued with a warning for being late to arrive at the start. Was back from its unruly position at the start. Held up final bend.

Race 6	HOUSE OF TRAVEL JUNIOR DRIVERS (HEAT 1) TROT Video
O6EPUUwti-4 STILL EYRE - placed in restricted room near the 300 metres and had to be steadied.
CUDDLY TROUBLE - broke racing into the first bend.
GLENDHU GEM - broke at the 1900 metre mark. Broke again at the 250 metres. A warning was placed on the mares racing record.
IMRAN KHAN - placed in restricted room near the 300 metres and had to be steadied. Trainer A Hoffman was questioned regarding the improved performance of this gelding and explained the horse had today been driven in a manner to which he was best suited where placed with cover. Ms Hoffman said the horse had not been suited to the recent tactics of leading and she intended to have the horse driven this way when circumstances permit in future.
SEA ROVER - Trainer T McMillan was charged a $25 colour fee.
FUTURE QUEEN - slow in the early stages losing contact with the field. Driver M Anderson reported the mare had trotted roughly throughout and had been making abnormal breathing noises. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
FIREMAN - broke at the start.
INSIGNIFICANT - weakened final bend.
CRUSHER COLLINS - broke at the 1900 metres.
OCH AYE THE NOO - broke near the 250 metres.

Race 7	ST KILDA DARTS CLUB (TEAM 2) MOBILE PACE Video
JHtgMHjGy08 GABBY'S STAR - over-raced in the middle stages.
REGAL SUZY - weakened final bend.
NO MORE CHANGE - the start was delayed due to the mare requiring a sulky change.
LADY'S LASS - raced wide early stages.
BITE THE DUST - raced wide early stages.
HONOUR THE BET - held up for room in the home straight.
ANNIE FITZ - cleared from the unruly.

Race 8	HOUSE OF TRAVEL JUNIOR DRIVERS (HEAT 2) MOBILE PACE Video
n_zMYU8oLic ROCKEFELLER - weakened from the 500 metres and then compounded over the final stages. A warning was placed on the geldings racing performance.
QUEEN OF GLORY - held up for racing room in the final stages.
MACHS MARETA - racing into the first bend, Junior Driver M Purvis allowed his runner to shift inwards which crowded inside runners. Stewards issued Mr Purvis with a warning for the manner in which he shifted ground. Mr Purvis further stated that a Veterinary check will be completed when he returns home. Stewards will follow up with M Purvis in the coming days.
REDDINGTON - nearing the 1500 metres, made a genuine attempt to take the lead. Weakened from the 500 metres. An enquiry was opened and adjourned into the way Junior Driver B Munro drove in this race.
NEVE FRANCO - out of position at the start. Driver B Laughton was issued with a warning. Weakened from the 500 metres.
EL CAPITAN - Trainer B Gray was issued a $100 minor infringement notice after presenting the gelding without a number. Despite the efforts of Junior Driver M Anderson the gelding was out of position at the mobile start release. Raced wide and hung outwards into the first bend losing contact with the field. Raced wide in the back straight.
PETE'S DASH - locked wheels with MACHS MARETA racing into the first bend and had to be steadied.
WAR HORSE - inconvenienced by a weakening runner near the 500 metres. When questioned regarding the geldings performance Driver T Quate advised he had been disappointed with it's efforts. A post-race Veterinary examination showed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 9	HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDA HARLAND MOBILE PACE Video
964M8-w994o FRANCO HUNTINGTON - placed in restricted room in the concluding stages of the run home.
DEBNITA ROSE - raced wide early stages.
WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - held up final bend and through the early and middle stages of home straight.
SHEEZA SPORT - raced wide early stages. Weakened final bend.
MAGNETIC WATCH - hung outwards over the concluding stages.

Race 10	FORBURY PARK CLAIMERS SERIES (HEAT 2) MOBILE PACE Video
Zz2iPbj-Bdw No claims were lodged for this race.
ESSENCE OF EASTON - broke at the start checking a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
CHANGE IT - paced roughly at 1550 metres.
GO GETTA - hung inwards at the 1500 metres.
RAH DE RAH - checked at the start. Held up for racing room at the 500 metre mark.
MAJOR HIPPIE - under pressure from the 800 metres, weakening from the 700 metres and was eased down over the final stages with a warning being placed on the geldings record. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will speak with Trainer L Jones in the coming days.
BILLY KLONDIKE - attempted to run out the stables gate when scoring up and as a result was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the geldings barrier record. Weakened from the 400 metres.