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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 22 February

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
N Ydgren (Chairman), N McIntyre, C Tibbs
Veterinarian
Dr M L Bonner DVM
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General

General
Nil

Supplementary

Winton HRC - Sunday, 17th February 2019
Race 1 - CUP DAY HERE - SATURDAY 13 APRIL FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Trainer R Todd advised Stewards on 22 February that blood tests taken from AMETHYST following its disappointing performance at Winton last week showed some signs of tie up with Mr Todd adding that the filly will most likely return to trials before resuming.
Race 3 - REGENT CAR COURT 3YO MOBILE PACE
Trainer A Stuart advised Stewards on 21 February that GUIDO DA SIENA has worked well since returning from Winton last weekend adding that contrary to original intentions a scope will not now be carried out.
Forbury Park TC - Thursday, 21st February 2019
Race 2 - RESENE COLORSHOP PACE
Stable representative C Thornley advised Stewards on 22 February that THE FONZ would no longer race from their stable.

Summary

Swabbing
UNIQUE MARSHALL, SPELLBOUND, WARLOCH, ROCKNROLL ROD, MUSCLE MOUNTAIN, MOSSDALE ROSE, DIDJABRINGTHEBEERS, TIEBREAKER
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 3R Houghton (NEED YOU NOW)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground 100 metres.
Race 8C DeFilippi (IZMOK)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 8R May (MISSIE CASTLETON)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2RESONATE - Warned Mobiles
Race 2ZEDDIE MARIT - Ineligible Mobiles - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 5BOMBSHELL - Warned Mobiles
Race 5FRANCO NIVEN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 5MIDAS TOUCH - Warned Mobiles
Race 8MR FAHRENHEIT - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9KING OF HEROES - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9MATTHEW EYRE - Warned Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 7GORE BAY - at 4.30 pm on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 23/02/2019 until 27/02/2019 inclusive (5 days):
THUNDERFROMTHETHRONE, MUSCULATURE METRO, GORE BAY, IT'S A SHAWTHING, JUNGLE GEM

Race Comments

Race 1   SPACE REINSTATEMENTS MOBILE PACE
GOOD ON YA KIWI - slow to leave the pre-race circle. Weakened passing the 800 metres. When questioned regarding the entire's performance, trainer/driver R Holmes could only advise he was disappointed with its effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery with blood tests and a scope recommended. Stewards will follow up with the connections in the coming days.
DEN'S LEGACY - paced roughly near the 900 metres.
MAGICAL MISS - tired from the 500 metres.
ZINNY MACH - briefly hampered passing the 1200 metres when taken wider on the track.
CHRISTIAN WHO - paced roughly at the 900 metres. Raced wide from the 800 metres.
KINGMAKER - shied outwards when leading near the 1200 metres which caused an easing of the pace in the running line.
Trainer R Holmes advised Stewards on 5 April that blood tests taken from GOOD ON YA KIWI after racing at Addington on 22 February showed no abnormalities. However soon after this the entire developed a hoof infection which was treated during a brief spell.
Race 2   DRYDEN WOODOIL MOBILE TROT
SUCH FUN - raced wide from the 800 metres.
TEHORO DAZZLE - driver R Holmes reported the deafeners were not activated due to the cord breaking.
UNIQUE MARSHALL - raced wide early stages.
NATIVES LASTING LOVE - raced wide early stages.
UNIQUE ROSE - raced wide early stages.
FOREVERMAN - raced wide in the early and middle stages until being restrained to the rear near the 900 metres. Weakened soon after and was distanced over the final stages.
CRUSHER COLLINS - held up by a weakening runner on the final bend. Held up in the early stages of the run home.
RESONATE - broke in the score up losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record.
SPEEDY COMMAND - raced roughly in the score up and was out of position as a result.
ZEDDIE MARIT - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. The gelding was stood down to complete one satisfactory mobile trial.
Race 3   MASTER PAINTERS NZ WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED MOBILE PACE
DR SUSAN - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance, driver N Purdon advised that despite having to work hard to take up a forward position he had been disappointed with her efforts over the final stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.
I'LL WRITE THE STORY - hung inwards and raced roughly 100 metres after the start when becoming awkwardly positioned close to the sulky of CLASSEY ROBIN which had shifted outwards. Lay outwards on the bend near the 1600 metres.
NEED YOU NOW - attempted to shift outwards passing the 100 metres and buffeted GEMMA MAC for a short distance. Driver R Houghton was cautioned for the manner in which he attempted to shift ground.
GEMMA MAC - raced wide from the 1100 metres. Had to be steadied passing the 100 metres when receiving some pressure from an inside runner attempting to shift ground outwards.
Race 4   WELLINGTON MASTER PAINTERS (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
CHEEZEL - when questioned regarding the performance, driver J Morrison could only advise he was disappointed with the mare's effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
WARLOCH - raced fiercely in the middle stages. Weakened on the final bend.
KIWIS ARE FLYING - held up in the early stages of the run home.
THE GOVERNOR - driver M Hurrell was reminded that at all stages of the run home it is expected he leave full access to the passing lane after allowing his gelding to shift inwards over the final 50 metres.
FRANKIE D - weakened passing the 400 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance, the connections advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout and will now be sent for a spell.
Race 5   MAKING IT HAPPEN GK FYFE PAINTERS MOBILE PACE
BOMBSHELL - hung in the score up and despite the efforts of driver T Chmiel was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record.
MIDAS TOUCH - despite the efforts of driver D Keast the gelding was unable to maintain its position on the gate. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record.
FRANCO NIVEN - broke after 100 metres settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record.
Race 6   CHAMLANG PLASTERING, PAINTING & DECORATING MOBILE TROT
DOLLY P - broke in the score up losing considerable ground.
MIDNIGHT DASH - out of position at the start.
ONE MAJIC KENNY - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
FIGHTING FIRE - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. Broke again at the start point losing further ground.
Race 7   PAUL REDDISH DECORATORS 2009 LTD MOBILE PACE
STOMPEM - raced keenly middle stages. Held up over the concluding stages.
FRANCO HAMPTON - raced keenly when being restrained in the early stages.
GORE BAY - late scratching at 4.30pm on veterinary advice.
FRANCO CRISTIANO - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. Notwithstanding this Mr Dunn was reminded of his obligations to make every effort to be in position at the start point.
Race 8   THE RESENE COOL COLOURS CLASSIC MOBILE TROT
ONE OVER DA SKYE - trotted roughly in the early stages and got back as a result.
MR FAHRENHEIT - broke near the 900 metres. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record.
ANOTHER CHAPTER - hampered at the 900 metres.
MISSIE CASTLETON - out of position at the start. Driver R May was issued with a warning.
IZMOK - out of position at the start. Driver C DeFilippi was issued with a warning.
IL PIRATA - raced wide early stages.
MAJESTIC HURRICANE - raced fiercely throughout when leading causing driver K Barron some difficulty.
Race 9   FRAME CONTRACTING - PAINTING/PLASTERING SPECIALISTS PACE
BEAUDIENE OVERTAKE - broke at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500 metres.
MATTHEW EYRE - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Hampered after 200 metres by a breaking runner. Driver G Smith reported he had difficulty steering the gelding throughout and advised he would be recommending the horse be sent for a spell. Stewards will follow up with trainer M Brown in the coming days.
KING OF HEROES - broke after 100 metres. Broke again passing the 1500 metres hampering trailing runner. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record. A post-race veterinary examination showed no significant abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with the connections in the coming days.
GLENTHORNE - broke briefly after 180 metres.
MAGICAL MELLISSA - driver M Anderson was spoken to regarding the correct starting position for an unruly horse.
Co-Trainer J DeFilippi advised Stewards on 28 February that KING OF HEROES has recovered well following its run at
Addington last week and will continue with its current preparation.
Trainer M Brown advised Stewards on 28 February that MATTHEW EYRE has recovered well following its performance at Addington last week. Mr Brown added that he has decided not to spell the horse and will race on the West Coast circuit next weekend.
Race 10   GK FYFE PAINTERS MAKE IT HAPPEN MOBILE PACE
CHELSEA ELLA - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early stages of the run home.
AVA ADORE - over-raced in the middle stages.
KAMWOOD KID - raced wide in the early stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
BRANTLEY - over-raced when being restrained in the early stages. Improved three wide in the middle stages when unable to find a position one off the fence.
BELLA VELOCE - raced four wide from the 600 metres. Lay inwards rounding the final bend.
DONEGAL ART CHOKIN - raced wide in the early stages.
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