STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Methven Trotting Club Inc at Mt Harding RacecourseSunday, 2 December 2018
Methven Trotting Club Inc at Mt Harding RacecourseSunday, 2 December 2018
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Methven Trotting Club Inc at Mt Harding Racecourse |
| Weather: | Overcast |
| Track: | Dead |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | R Quirk (Chairman), S Renault, C Tibbs |
| Veterinarian: | Dr J G Beeman |
| General |
| Nil |
| Supplementary: | |
| Geraldine TC - Saturday, 24th November 2018 | |
| Race 4 - LINTON DISTRIBURTORS PACE | |
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| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | LOOK AHEAD, JAFA KITTEN, PLAYA VISTA, GIMMEFIVEMINUTESMORE, TAKE AFTER ME, A G'S WHITE SOCKS, AMARETTO SUN, ALL ABOUT HENRY, ESSENCE OF EASTON, TYRON BETTOR'S ELLA | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Race 2 | K Cox (DEMETER) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted (3 days). Suspended from 10/12/2018 until 19/12/2018 inclusive. |
| Fines: | Race 7 | R May (EVERYBODY KNOWS) [Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start. Fined $100. |
| Warnings: | Race 4 | L Lester (ITSTHEFINALCOUNTDOWN) [Rule 867] - Driving with foot out of sulky rest. |
| Race 5 | R Anderson (SUNNY GLENIS) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground crowding inside runner. | |
| Race 8 | N Purdon (KARDESLER) [Rule 869(5)] - Half carting. | |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 4 | MYBOYLOLLIEPOP - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles |
| Race 4 | THE GO TO MAN - Veterinary Clearance Received | |
| Race 5 | RED HARBOUR - Cleared From Unruly Stands | |
| Race 6 | FRANCO TEXAS - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 7 | SONEY BEATT - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 9 | MADELEINE STOWE - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 10 | A BETTER DANCER - Warned Stands | |
| Race 10 | TEXAS RULER - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Nil | |
| Late Scratchings: | Nil | |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 03/12/2018 until 07/12/2018 inclusive (5 days): TIZ A SWEETHEART, CHANGE THE PRINT, QUITE IDEAL | |
| Exceptional Circumstances: DIANA HARBOUR | ||
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | PLACEMAKERS ASHBURTON TROT Video |
| KASH VALLEY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after sustaining superficial abrasions en route to the course and was cleared to start. Trainer B Waldron advised the mare would be racing in season. | |
| OVERZEALOUS - broke at the start. Hung inwards for a short distance passing the 1600 metres. Held up early stages of the run home. | |
| PASTRANA - held up on the final bend. | |
| DESERT PRINCE - broke on several occasions during the running. When questioned regarding the performance, driver G Smith advised he would be recommending alterations to the gelding's shoeing. | |
| LOOK AHEAD - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| ZSA ZARA - broke at the start. | |
| EXCITE - broke shortly after the start losing its chance. | |
| RAINING IN MY HEART - broke with 400 metres to run. | |
| RAZOR - broke in the early stages. | |
| Race 2 | RAY MAYNE HOSE & FITTING MOBILE PACE Video |
| SANTANNA LAD - over-raced near the 1000 metres. | |
| DEMETER - held up on the home turn. Driver K Cox admitted using her whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations. After submissions on penalty, the JCA suspended her Horsewoman's Licence from the conclusion of racing on 9 December up to and including 19 December 2018 (3 days). | |
| JAFA KITTEN - over-raced middle stages. | |
| GOTTAGETTABEER - over-raced middle stages. | |
| Race 3 | CARRFIELDS GRAIN & SEED PACE Video |
| MY MATE BEN - over-raced middle stages. Held up on the home turn and had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room late in the home straight. | |
| LUCY'S BADBOY - improved wide without cover through the middle stages. | |
| PANDA GIRL - hung inwards passing the 100 metres. | |
| I CAN REMEMBER - over-raced middle stages. | |
| IT'S ME - over-raced and raced erratically throughout causing driver R May some difficulty. | |
| Race 4 | GLUYAS MOTOR GROUP JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE Video |
| ITSTHEFINALCOUNTDOWN - driver L Lester was warned to ensure her foot remains in the sulky footrest during the running. | |
| GIMMEFIVEMINUTESMORE - hung outwards and paced roughly near the 1300 metres when leading. | |
| THE GO TO MAN - the required veterinary clearance was received. Raced wide early stages. | |
| EXTRA GUINNESS - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery. Trainer B Weaver advised he would have blood tests taken in the coming days and undertook to notify the results to Stewards. | |
| GOD ONLY KNOWS - held up middle stages of the run home. | |
| PEMBROOK BLUE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Oamaru the previous day and was cleared to start. | |
| LETS HUSTLE - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1000 metres. | |
| MYBOYLOLLIEPOP - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts. | |
| Race 5 | CRAIG INGOLD BUILDERS TROT Video |
| UNIQUE MARSHALL - broke with 300 metres to run and continued in a gallop for the remainder of the race. | |
| LOTAMUSCLE - shifted outwards marginally over the concluding stages. | |
| SPURRED BY SUCCESS - broke late in the run home when placed in restricted room. | |
| SUNNY GLENIS - shifted inwards late in the run home when being driven out. Driver R Anderson was warned for crowding an inside runner over the concluding stages. | |
| EYRE'S A RAG DOLL - broke on the first bend. | |
| MY EYRE - broke passing the 1600 metres. | |
| HEAVENLY LOVE - raced wide without cover middle stages. | |
| TAKE AFTER ME - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at Oamaru the previous day and was cleared to start. | |
| BRIGHT GLOW - over-raced middle stages. | |
| RED HARBOUR - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts. | |
| Race 6 | METHVEN FOUR SQUARE PACERS GREEN MILE (MOBILE) Video |
| FRANCO TEXAS - broke late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| FORGOTTEN HIGHWAY - when questioned regarding the performance, driver S Ottley reported that the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding in the coming days. | |
| Race 7 | NEUMANNS TYRES/FASTTRACK INSURANCE TROTTERS GREEN MILE (MOB) Video |
| SONEY BEATT - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Over-raced middle stages. Broke with 350 metres to run. | |
| QUEVERT - held up middle stages of the home straight. | |
| EVERYBODY KNOWS - out of position at the start. Driver R May was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. | |
| Race 8 | HARRISON MEMORIAL HANDICAP PACE Video |
| MIDFREW TARPEDIEM - hung outwards in the home straight. | |
| EASTWOOD CHIEFTAIN - over-raced middle stages. | |
| ULTIMATE DESIRE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Held up middle stages of the run home. | |
| KARDESLER - driver N Purdon was warned for half carting for a short distance from the 1400 metres. | |
| Race 9 | SMITH SEEDS HANDICAP TROT Video |
| GIN RUMMY - broke briefly near the 250 metres. | |
| DON'T ROCK THE BOAT - broke near the 250 metres. | |
| I'LDOITMYWAY - broke at the start. | |
| MOMENTOUS - over-raced middle stages. | |
| MADELEINE STOWE - broke near the 1800 metres. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. | |
| TIME FOR DIAMONDS - raced wide early stages. | |
| BEAR'S REST - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Trainer C Markham advised he will have blood tests taken in the coming days and will advise the results to Stewards. | |
| Race 10 | DARFIELD HOTEL PACE Video |
| TEXAS RULER - driver G O'Reilly advised the gelding had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities with the veterinarian recommending an endoscopic examination be completed. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance. | |
| NUI BA DEN - broke at the start. | |
| PINE CONE - broke at the start. | |
| GUCCI CAVALLO - briefly placed in restricted room in the home straight. | |
| CORENA LEA - hung outwards through the home straight placing GUCCI CAVALLO in restricted room for a short distance. | |
| ESSENCE OF EASTON - underwent and passed a veterinary examination prior to the start after having blood present in its mouth after biting its tongue. Broke shortly after the start. | |
| A BETTER DANCER - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| Race 11 | TEXTILE BAG AND SACK MOBILE PACE Video |
| IDEOLOGIST - raced wide early stages. Paced roughly in the home straight. | |
| JJ'S DELIGHT - held up for clear racing room leaving the final bend. | |
| LUCY DIAMOND - raced wide early stages. | |
| CULLENMORE - raced wide early stages. | |
| GARRY'S LEGACY - held up for clear racing room leaving the final bend. | |
| BIRD OF PARADISE - driver O Thornley reported she dropped her whip near the 300 metres. | |