STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington RacewayThursday, 20 September 2018
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington RacewayThursday, 20 September 2018
| Meeting | |
| Club: | NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway |
| Weather: | Fine |
| Track: | Fast |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | N Ydgren (Chairman), C Tibbs, S Renault |
| Veterinarian: | Dr A A Corser |
| General |
| Pre-race blood testing was carried out on selected runners. |
| Supplementary: | |
| NZ Metro TC - Friday, 14th September 2018 | |
| Race 4 - ANTHONY SHEARER LTD 'ORDEAL TROTTING CUP' (MOBILE TROT) | |
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| Race 8 - HARCOURTS GRENADIER REAL ESTATE LTD-CITY OFFICE MOBILE PACE | |
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| Race 9 - IRT HANDICAP TROT | |
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| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | QUEEN OF GLORY, TIJUANA TAXI, PIRATE BAY, STATELY, LONE STAR LAD, BAILEYS KNIGHT, ALPINE SUN, ONE DIRECTION | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Race 1 | A Edge (SENORITA MARGARITA) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip more than permitted. Suspended from 21/09/2018 until 20/10/2018 inclusive. |
| Fines: | Nil | |
| Warnings: | Race 1 | P Cook (BETTOR BACKIM) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground after the start, display more control. |
| Race 1 | C Negus (ZULU COURAGE) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground early stages,. | |
| Race 4 | G O'Reilly (BETTOR GETTA LOVER) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground causing inside runner to contact track marker. | |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 1 | BETTOR BACKIM - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 1 | XMAS BAY - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 2 | MR FAHRENHEIT - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 5 | DORA EXPLORER - Unruly Mobiles | |
| Race 7 | HURRICANE BANNER - Horse Fell - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 7 | HURRICANE BANNER - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Race 8 | ALPINE SUN - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Race 8 | STAR PRIDE - at 10.30 am on Veterinary advice |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 21/09/2018 until 25/09/2018 inclusive (5 days): THE COMMANDO, MR MIDNIGHT, SUGAR CANE | |
| Ineligible from 21/09/2018 until 04/10/2018 inclusive (14 days): STAR PRIDE | ||
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | BISHOPDALE & BUSH INN TAB'S (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE Video |
| ZULU COURAGE - shifted outwards in the early stages. Driver C Negus was advised to display a better level of control with a warning placed on her record. | |
| SENORITA MARGARITA - driver A Edge admitted using his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations. After submissions on penalty, the JCA suspended his Horseman's Licence up to and including 20 October 2018. | |
| BETTOR BACKIM - locked wheels in the early stages losing its chance. Stewards spoke with drivers P Cook (BETTOR BACKIM), T Quate (SPICY GIRL BECQUI) and N Munro (ALL NUTS N BOLTS) and after viewing the films and considering their explanations, Stewards were satisfied that BETTOR BACKIM had hung outwards in the early stages. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Notwithstanding this driver P Cook was advised that he must display a better level of control with a warning placed on his record. | |
| IT'S A DEAL - paced roughly in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Trainer R Cameron advised he will have blood tests taken in the coming days and undertook to notify the results to Stewards. | |
| XMAS BAY - out of position at the candy pole and start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Driver M Stratford reported the shorteners had failed to release. Stewards will speak with trainer B Negus in the coming days. | |
| SPICY GIRL BECQUI - locked wheels in the early stages losing its chance. | |
| ALL NUTS N BOLTS - locked wheels in the early stages losing its chance. | |
| FRANCO SHERBORNE - due to not having raced for two years FRANCO SHERBORNE underwent and passed a pre-race veterinary examination. | |
| Race 2 | 'WHAT THE HILL' NEW TO WOODLANDS IN 2018 MOBILE TROT Video |
| CELTIC THUNDER - raced roughly in the early stages. | |
| RUM IN THE SUN - lay inwards and then broke on the final bend near the 300 metres. | |
| IDLE MOOSE - lay inwards on the first bend. | |
| SCARLETT BANNER - hampered in the score up and as a result was out of position at the candy pole. Driver G Smith was questioned regarding his decision not to utilise the passing lane in the initial 100 metres of the home straight. Mr Smith explained that at the previous start the mare had raced roughly when inclined to hang outwards so he had made gear alterations in an endeavour to correct this however these had not worked as anticipated with the mare still inclined to hang tonight. Mr Smith said because of this he felt the mare was better suited to shifting outwards but the run he had expected to eventuate, did not so he had to shift inwards costing him some momentum and fluency in her gait. He further added that despite being held up for some distance he was disappointed with the manner she had finished the race off which he attributed to her frequent recent racing and it was his intention to send the horse for a let up. He also advised that upon return from being freshened he would be reluctant to have the horse driven with cover against the pylons and felt she was best when able to improve wide. | |
| TIJUANA TAXI - hampered in the score up and as a result was out of position at the candy pole. Driver M Williamson advised the deafeners were not activated due to the mare trotting roughly in the home straight. | |
| MR FAHRENHEIT - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. | |
| Race 3 | AMERICAN IDEAL & BETTOR'S DELIGHT AT WOODLANDS MOBILE PACE Video |
| ROMANITE - weakened on the final bend. | |
| PIRATE BAY - raced fiercely when being restrained to take cover in the early stages. Again raced fiercely when being restrained to take cover passing the 1000 metres. | |
| FRANCO HAMPTON - over-raced in the early stages. | |
| Race 4 | 'SWEET LOU' ALMOST FULL & CLOSED MOBILE PACE Video |
| KATIES NIGHTMARE - over-raced throughout in the parked position and despite the efforts of driver K Tomlinson, the mare was not able to be suitably restrained to take cover. Trainer B Mowbray advised the mare will now be retired as a racing proposition from his stable. | |
| A R ROSE - the blinds were removed prior to the start after warming up unfavourably. | |
| BAKER CREEK - crowded in the early stages having to be steadied. Over-raced through the middle stages. | |
| TINTIN NATURALLY - hampered near the 500 metres when being shifted inwards over a pylon. | |
| BUILDINGANEMPIRE - raced wide and without cover throughout. Weakened on the final bend. | |
| DON'T TELL ANGE - lay inwards in the early stages crowding an inside runner. | |
| BETTOR GETTA LOVER - driver G O'Reilly was warned for the manner he shifted ground near the 500 metres which caused another runner to contact a track marker. | |
| STATELY - raced wide throughout. | |
| TABITHA FRANCO - blundered and broke with 550 metres to run. | |
| Race 5 | 'PEGASUS SPUR' THE SIRE OF SPEEDING SPUR MOBILE TROT Video |
| ROGIE FALLS - lay inwards on the first bend and contacted track markers. Raced wide from the 500 metres. Lay inwards and trotted roughly on the final bend. | |
| STAR DUDE - trotted roughly when under pressure on the final bend. | |
| MIDNIGHT MEMORIES - raced wide in the early stages. | |
| LONE STAR LAD - trotted roughly throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the horse in the coming days. | |
| DORA EXPLORER - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after stumbling in the preliminary and was cleared to start. Broke in the score up and lost considerable ground. This mare will now be drawn unruly. Over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 800 metres. | |
| OPAWA MAJESTIC - broke in the score up. | |
| ZEDDIE MARIT - paced and then broke in the score up losing its chance. | |
| Race 6 | "DOWNBYTHESEASIDE" NEW TO WOODLANDS 2018 MOBILE PACE Video |
| FRANCO TEXAS - driver R May reported he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled. | |
| FOUR STARZZZ SHIRAZ - hung inwards on the bends. Raced wide from the 950 metres | |
| JOHNNY EYRE - checked on the final bend losing ground. | |
| BAILEYS KNIGHT - raced wide early stages. | |
| SAILS - broke on the final bend. An investigation was opened into the driving of G Smith in this incident. | |
| Race 7 | 'HIGHVIEW TOMMY' GREAT VALUE AT $1500 PACE Video |
| PINE CONE - broke at the start. | |
| HUEY LEWIS - raced wide early stages. Paced roughly in the home straight when shifting ground inwards in search of clear racing room. | |
| ROSINUPTHEBOW - broke at the start. | |
| HIT THE SKY - paced roughly in the early stages. Raced wide early and middle stages. | |
| MAGIC BLAZE - held up final bend. | |
| HURRICANE BANNER - held up final bend and in the early stages of the run home. Had to be steadied when held up near the 100 metres after becoming awkwardly positioned close to the sulky of NUCLEUS VC. Broke soon after then fell to the track near the 50 metres with S Tomlinson being dislodged from the sulky. Driver S Tomlinson was checked by St John Paramedics and cleared to fulfill her remaining driving engagement. A post-race veterinary examination of HURRICANE BANNER revealed a laceration and abrasions on both knees and the right front fetlock with the gelding receiving treatment from the on course veterinarian. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance and one satisfactory trial prior to resuming. | |
| MARTIN JOHN - raced roughly when shifting outwards in the early stages of the run home. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight. Driver R Close reported that he did not activate the removable gear. | |
| HERCULES MORSE - when spoken to regarding the performance, the connections advised that the gelding was fresh up tonight and had been unsuited to the tempo of the race and had become poorly positioned in the field. They added that it was expected the gelding would derive considerable benefit from the run. | |
| Race 8 | ARRIVE IN STYLE WITH CHCH HELICOPTERS & RICHIE MOBILE TROT Video |
| ALPINE SUN - galloped for several strides in the early stages having to be restrained. Continued to trot roughly throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hind fetlock. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance. Trainer J Thomas advised the gelding will now be retired. | |
| LADY BEATRIX BOURBON - broke in the score up and lost its chance. | |
| WAIT FOR SUCCESS - broke in the score up and lost its chance. | |
| Race 9 | BUY GA & LINDAUER TICKETS IN SEPT & BE IN TO WIN MOBILE PACE Video |
| DOCTOR TIM - hung inwards near the 900 metres and dislodged a pylon. Held up final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. | |
| OPAWA MACH - held up final bend. | |
| ONE DIRECTION - struck by a dislodged pylon near the 900 metres. Hung inwards near the 50 metres briefly placing inside runner in restricted room. | |
| MOTORING MAJOR - hung inwards near the 900 metres and struck pylons. | |
| BETTOR TRENZ - had to be steadied for a short distance near the 50 metres when briefly placed in restricted room. | |
| LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN - hung outwards throughout the run home. | |
| JUST DANCE - raced wide early stages. | |