STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORT
Reefton Trotting Club Inc at Reefton RacecourseSunday, 30 December 2018
Reefton Trotting Club Inc at Reefton RacecourseSunday, 30 December 2018
| Meeting | |
| Club: | Reefton Trotting Club Inc at Reefton Racecourse |
| Weather: | Overcast |
| Track: | Good |
| Rail: | Not applicable |
| Stewards: | S Wallis (Chairman), S Renault, P Lamb |
| Veterinarian: | Dr R J Shorten |
| General |
| Selected horses on today's programme had blood samples taken for the purpose of TCO2 analysis. |
| Supplementary: | |
| Westport TC - Friday, 28th December 2018 | |
| Race 3 - NEW WORLD WESTPORT TROT | |
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| Race 10 - BERNIE STEWART MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE | |
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| Summary | ||
| Swabbing: | GUNNERS COIN, ANOTHERDOLLYTROUBLE, ZIPPIDY DOODAH, BETTERTHANKATY, MARIA KIRILENKO, CHEEZEL, BE MINE TONIGHT, FRANCO HAMPTON, GO GETTA, NUI BA DEN, MADELEINE STOWE | |
| Protests: | Nil | |
| Suspensions: | Race 2 | R Anderson (SUNNY GLENIS) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving shifting ground (4 days). Suspended from 31/12/2018 until 18/01/2019 inclusive. |
| Race 7 | J Curtin (ANNA BARCLAY) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving shifting ground (2 days). Suspended from 31/12/2018 until 05/01/2019 inclusive. | |
| Fines: | Race 2 | J Clementson (IDEAL INVASION) [Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix sulky seat so as not to come adrift. Fined $100. |
| Race 9 | J Reedy (GARRY'S LEGACY) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner with incorrect gear. Fined $100. | |
| Warnings: | Race 8 | J Curtin (FRANCO HAMPTON) [Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Regs] - Make a greater effort to maintain straight course in run home. |
| Bleeders: | Nil | |
| Horse Actions: | Race 1 | GOTTA TICKET - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial |
| Race 2 | IDEAL INVASION - Warned Stands | |
| Race 2 | LADY BEATRIX BOURBON - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 2 | TIPTOE TROUBLE - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Race 3 | JIMS MAMA - Warned Stands | |
| Race 3 | MYSISTERSAPOLEDANCER - Veterinary Clearance Required (Scope Required) | |
| Race 5 | JAFA KITTEN - Ineligible Mobiles - Stood Down 1 Trial | |
| Race 6 | CLARENDON FALCON - Warned Mobiles | |
| Race 11 | PIRI PIRI - Veterinary Clearance Required | |
| Race 11 | RED HOT ROCKET - Warned Racing Manners | |
| Medical Certificates: | Nil | |
| Driver Changes: | Race 3 | R May replaced S Golding on FRANCO HATTON |
| Family bereavement | ||
| Race 5 | R May replaced S Golding on VELOCETTE | |
| Race 9 | R May replaced S Golding on SHOW BUSINESS | |
| Late Scratchings: | Race 5 | JAFA KITTEN - Rule 213 (1)(e) - Unsatisfactory manners |
| Race 11 | PIRI PIRI - @ 8.15am - Lame | |
| Scratching Penalties: | Ineligible from 31/12/2018 until 04/01/2019 inclusive (5 days): FRANCO NUBOLT, MOTU LITTLE PRINCESS | |
| Exceptional Circumstances: MY WEE MAN | ||
| Race Comments | |
| Race 1 | REEFTON COFFIN CO. TROT Video |
| DOLLY JONES - the rein pricker was removed prior to the start due to the mare warming up unfavourably. | |
| MATUA TANA - raced wide early stages. | |
| STEEL LEGEND - trotted roughly before weakening near the 450 metres. Post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities with the connections advising the gelding may not have handled the turning nature of the track. | |
| TEQUILA SUNSET - broke near the 550 metres. Driver K Cameron reported that the gelding had made a respiratory noise during the running with a post race Veterinary examination revealing signs of muscle tie up. | |
| ABOUT LAST NIGHT - broke near the 250 metres. | |
| MAJESTIC ACTION - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. | |
| GOTTA TICKET - paced in the early stages losing all chance. This gelding is now stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards from a standing start on one occasion prior to resuming from this start type. The connections advised that they would be making gear changes to the gelding. | |
| CHASING GREAT - was slow through the early stages. Broke near the 2000 metres. | |
| Race 2 | DAWSONS HOTEL HANDICAP TROT Video |
| TIPTOE TROUBLE - broke racing into the first bend. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. | |
| ANOTHERDOLLYTROUBLE - when questioned regarding the improved performance Driver R May advised that the mare had been unlucky Two starts ago and had hung badly at its most previous start. He added that it had derived benefit from a economical trip today. | |
| TUSCAN SUN - trotted roughly and broke passing the 400 metres. | |
| CELTIC THUNDER - broke when checked by SUNNY GLENIS near the 75 metres. Authorisation of dividends was withheld until Stewards spoke with Driver B Orange who advised in his opinion he was not in a position to beat SUNNY GLENIS and did not wish to protest. | |
| SUNNY GLENIS - shifted into the passing lane early in the run home. Shifted up the track nearing the 75 metres checking CELTIC THUNDER which broke. Driver R Anderson admitted driving carelessly at this stage of the race by failing to take corrective measures resulting in this incident occurring with the JCA suspending his horseman's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 18 January 2019 (4 days). | |
| JOUR HIGHNESS - trotted roughly near the 1000 metres and had to be steadied. | |
| IDEAL INVASION - the sulky seat came adrift during the running. Trainer J Clementson was fined the sum of $100 for failing to affix this so as not to come adrift. Broke after 100 metres. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| LADY BEATRIX BOURBON - broke near the 1200 metres. This mare is now stood down to trial satisfactorily on one occasion. | |
| Race 3 | KOTOKU FLAT ROCK CAFE/RON CROOK MEMORIAL PACE Video |
| MYSISTERSAPOLEDANCER - weakened leaving the final bend. Driver R Close reported that the gelding had made respiratory noises during the running. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance including an endoscopic examination. | |
| WILSON STREET - broke at the start. | |
| JIMS MAMA - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of this filly. | |
| TOMBELINA - broke at the start. | |
| ULTIMATE SWIFT - paced roughly near the 300 metres and had to be steadied. | |
| NADIRA FRANCO - broke briefly at the start. | |
| Race 4 | CRITERION HOTEL MOBILE PACE Video |
| MARKHAM EYRE - hung inwards severely throughout the run home. | |
| JACKHAMMER JOE - had to be steadied first bend when awkwardly positioned to the inside of MARKHAM EYRE. | |
| KRUIZR - paced roughly at the start. Raced wide early stages. Broke passing the 50 metres for a short distance losing ground. Authorisation of first place was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the horse had complied with the breaking horse regulations over the concluding stages. | |
| PAY ME WELL - hung inwards and struck pylons rounding the first bend. Hung inwards again final bend and through the early stages of the run home. | |
| Race 5 | PAMELA BALL (NEE HOCKING) MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE Video |
| JAFA KITTEN - broke in the score up and fell heavily to the track prior to dispatch necessitating a false start being declared. Stewards declaring this runner a late scratching under Rule 213 (1) (e). This mare must now trial from behind the mobile to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming from this start type. | |
| SPECIALE UNO - over-raced in the middle stages. | |
| MACKS COURAGE - weakened final bend. | |
| MARIA KIRILENKO - when questioned regarding the improved performance of this filly, Trainer/Driver J Abernethy advised that it had raced without luck in its two starts to date and had appreciated being able to race in a handy position today and he was not surprised with its effort. | |
| FROSTY RECEPTION - weakened final bend. | |
| VELOCETTE - raced green early stages. Raced keen through the middle stages. | |
| I CAN REMEMBER - over-raced in the middle stages. | |
| Race 6 | BRIAN KENNEDY MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE Video |
| CLARENDON FALCON - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up during the final stages with Driver S Ottley advising that due to this she was not afforded the opportunity to activate the sliding blinds. | |
| THE JANDEL MACHINE - paced roughly over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the improved performance Driver P Davis advised that the gelding had broken at its last Two starts from a stand and benefited from the mobile start. | |
| JUNGLE GEM - paced roughly and had to be steadied near the 50 metres when awkwardly placed to the outside of SKY CITY KING. | |
| SKY CITY KING - was held up throughout the run home. | |
| MARTIN JOHN - Driver B Orange advised that the sliding blinds failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled. | |
| FORTUNE TILLER - over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance Driver D Keast advised that given the mare was racing up in a grade and in the parked position throughout he was not disappointed with its effort. | |
| APOCALYPSE - was held up in the run home. | |
| Race 7 | EDWARD RENNELL APPRECIATION MOBILE PACE Video |
| PETER FORSBERG - crowded for racing room and was checked entering the first bend. Raced three wide without cover from the 1000 metres. Weakened from the 300 metres. | |
| SCELTA UNO - broke when checked first bend. Over-raced middle stages. | |
| ARTICULIGHT - paced rough early stages. Crowded for racing room entering the first bend and had to be steadied. Broke near the 250 metres. | |
| THE GOVERNOR - inconvenienced first bend. | |
| ANNA BARCLAY - crowded runners to its inside when shifting ground causing checks to inside runners. Driver J Curtin admitted driving carelessly at this stage of the race with the JCA suspending his horseman's license from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 5 January 2019. (2 days) | |
| JOHNNY WHITE - inconvenienced first bend. | |
| NURBURGRING - inconvenienced first bend. | |
| MUSTANG GT - inconvenienced first bend. | |
| Race 8 | ROSCO CONTRACTORS REEFTON CUP (HANDICAP PACE) Video |
| JOHNNY EYRE - over-raced middle stages, held up final bend. | |
| MACHJAGGER - broke at the start losing considerable ground. | |
| EASTWOOD CHIEFTAIN - weakened leaving the final bend. | |
| FRANCO HAMPTON - shifted up the track throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home. | |
| MIDFREW TARPEDIEM - held up early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| BILL HALEY - held up early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| AIRPARK FLYER - paced roughly at various stages throughout the running. Raced wide without cover from the 1100 metres. | |
| Race 9 | LANTERN COURT MOTEL PACE Video |
| ASTUTO - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| HES FAST AND FURIOUS - raced wide without cover from the 1200 metres. | |
| JULIE JOHNSTON - tangled away. Weakened final bend. | |
| GARRY'S LEGACY - Caretaker Trainer J Reedy was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting this runner without the notified deafeners. | |
| Race 10 | PROPERTY BROKERS LINDA JONES PACE Video |
| GAME CHANGER - broke near the 1100 metres when racing over the crossing. | |
| DANA DAWN - broke at the start. | |
| MADAME FROST - broke shortly after the start. | |
| NUI BA DEN - tangled away. | |
| NANELLE FRANCO - broke at the start. | |
| ROCK N JOY - Driver B Orange reported that the removable deafeners had failed to fully activate due to the cord becoming entangled. | |
| ARCANO - broke at the start. | |
| THE KAIK - tangled away. | |
| Race 11 | APPARELMASTER HANDICAP TROT Video |
| FULL OF HOPE - held up final bend. | |
| MADELEINE STOWE - when questioned regarding the improved performance Driver P Davis advised that the mare had benefited from an economical trip and had trotted for the entirety of the journey after breaking at its two most previous starts. | |
| THE BLOSS - held up early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| SODS LAW - broke at the start. | |
| PIRI PIRI - was a late scratching at 8.15am when found to be lame. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance. | |
| RED HOT ROCKET - broke near the 2200 metres and then again near the 250 metres. A warning was placed on the racing record of this gelding. Trainer/Driver G Smith advised that he would be having his personal Vet examine the gelding in the coming days and will notify Stewards of any findings. | |
| BELMONT'S GREATEST - when spoken to regarding the performance Driver R May reported the mare may be feeling the effects of recent racing on the circuit. | |
| SOL INVICTUS - broke near the 200 metres. | |