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Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc at Motukarara Raceway (Grass)
Weather
Fine
Track
Dead
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (Chairman), N McIntyre, R Quirk
Veterinarian
Dr A A Corser
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General

General
An inquiry was opened and adjourned into the conduct of trainer/driver M Howard after attending a Stewards investigation.

Supplementary

Reefton TC - Sunday, 10th March 2019
Race 5 - REEFTON COFFIN CO. MOBILE PACE
Trainer J McDermott advised Stewards on 15 March that blood tests taken from CUTE have shown some irregularities with the mare having a brief freshener before resuming.

Summary

Swabbing
MIKEMARO, LORD SANTANNA, MONARO MARO, CORENA LEA, FOR THE KITTY, LILAC STAR, MACHSGAIN, AVEROSS DON, SOUNDS LIKA GEM, GEORGIAS BARON
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 6M Howard (FOR THE KITTY)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted (3 months).
Suspended from 18/03/2019 until 17/06/2019 inclusive.  Fined $500.
Fines
Race 7G Smith (MISS PINOCCHIO)
[Rule 865(2)] - Incorrect gear. Fined $100.
Race 10A Edge (RUSSIAN EXPRESS)
[Rule 865(2)] - Incorrect gear. Fined $100.
Warnings
Race 7J Alford (DIVINIA BELLEZZA)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 8K Newman (JOHNNY EYRE)
[Rule 870(2)(a)] - Failure to take breaking horse clear of the field.
Race 11M Anderson (BIRD OF PARADISE)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (h)] - Whip outside sulky confines.
Bleeders
Race 2KING OF HEROES - Stood down from 18/03/2019 until 16/04/2019 inclusive and 1 Trial.
Horse Action
Race 2IT'S A SHAWTHING - Unruly Stands
Race 2KING OF HEROES - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 2NATIVE ONEINAMILLION - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3DOLLY JONES - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 3WANDERING STAR - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 5MAGICAL MELLISSA - Cleared From Unruly Stands
Race 7DONEGAL MARY FRANCIS - Warned Mobiles
Race 7MISS PINOCCHIO - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9LIGHTWORKOFIT - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 9SEA ROVER - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 9YOUNG STRANGER - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 9ZEDDIE MARIT - Cleared From Unruly Stands
Race 10SKIPPERLAND - Unruly Mobiles
Race 11BALTIMORE JACK - Warned Mobiles
Race 11GEORGIAS BARON - Warned Racing Manners
Race 11MAGICAL MISS - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 9YOUNG STRANGER - @ 4.57pm on Veterinary advice
Race 10MADAME FROST - @ 11.30am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 18/03/2019 until 22/03/2019 inclusive (5 days):
KATIE DALY, JESSIE KELLY
Exceptional Circumstances:
I MISS MUM

Race Comments

Race 1   DUVAUCHELLE HOTEL/CHALLENGE LINCOLN/TWEEDY CONTRACTING TROT
APPEARANCE - broke shortly after the start.
DESERT WINGS - broke at the start.
AWESOME IMPEE - broke at the start. Broke late in the run home.
MIDNIGHT ASSASSIN - trotted roughly in the home straight.
HALFWAY THERE - hung inwards through the middle stages. Commenced to weaken from the 500 metres.
DORA EXPLORER - broke briefly in the early stages. Held up final bend.
MIKEMARO - trotted roughly early stages of the run home.
CABELLA NOIR - trotted roughly through the early stages. Broke near the 1600 metres.
MAJICION - reared as the start was effected before breaking. Broke again after being hampered by a breaking runner near the 2000 metres.
CLYDE - broke after 150 metres.
CHAMPAGNE PRINCE - trainer M Smolenski advised Stewards that the gelding has had a wind operation since last racing. Broke after 100 metres.
Race 2   CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS PACE
NATIVE ONEINAMILLION - broke after 150 metres, hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1000 metres. Over-raced through the middle stages. Weakened final bend. Trainer/driver M Perriton reported that the gelding may have choked down.
GOODTHINGSTAKETIME - held up in the early stages of the run home.
FRANCO HATTON - broke at the start.
IT'S A SHAWTHING - broke shortly after the start. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts.
MAKASAR BOY - hampered after 150 metres.
KING OF HEROES - weakened badly from the 1000 metres hampering trailing runners and was retired from the race. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had bled and suffered a atrial fibrillation. Stood down for the mandatory 30 days with the connections advised they must produce a Veterinary clearance prior to the horse trialling satisfactorily on one occasion.
TOP PLAY - hampered by a weakening runner near the 1000 metres. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early stages of the run home.
NUI MAY TAU - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1000 metres. Hung inwards final bend.
Race 3   CHMIEL RACING STABLES/BAWN TO BE CLASSIE SYNDICATE TROT
TEHORO TEASE - the deafeners were removed prior to the start due to them being unable to remain in place. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Weakened from the 800 metres.
SHPEEDY - broke shortly after the start. Broke again with 1800 metres to run.
IMRAN KHAN - held up by a tiring runner on the final bend.
WANDERING STAR - struggled to maintain contact with the field from the 800 metres. Stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.
SONEY BEATT - over raced through the middle stages. Weakened from the 500 metres. Briefly locked wheels with NATIVES LASTING LOVE near the 400 metres. Driver S Tomlinson reported that the gelding had been striking the sulky wheel discs.
WOT UP - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
NATIVES LASTING LOVE - hampered by breaking runners in the early stages. Held up on the home turn. Trotted roughly near the 400 metres after briefly locking wheels with SONEY BEATT.
DOLLY JONES - paced shortly after the start before being broken up by its driver. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer D Hunter.
STAR PRIDE - lay inwards near the 400 metres.
Race 4   WAIHORA RUGBY CLUB MOBILE PACE
DOC SEELSTER - broke in the score-up however was able to take up its allocated position at the start. Weakened from the 400 metres.
I'M JIMMY JAMES - paced roughly when racing over the crossing near the 1700 metres. Held up for clear racing room for the majority of the home straight.
CHOICE LUSTRE - a side hopple carrier broke during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously satisfactory condition.
BEAUDIENE GAMBLER - raced wide in the early and middle stages.
IREBY MEG - raced greenly in the early stages of the score up.
MR ASIA - held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the run home.
Race 5   GRAHAM CONSULTING FILLIES & MARES PACE
THE OPTIMIST - shifted outwards in the early stages then broke soon after losing considerable ground.
SOCIAL MEDIA - broke after 150 metres hampering a breaking runner.
MOTU ZEST FOR LIFE - over-raced through the middle stages.
SHERRY BABY - Stewards granted permission for the mare to race in alternate colours. Over-raced through the middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight. Driver B Munro was spoken to advisedly for the manner he drove passing the 1800 metres when restraining his runner to obtain cover resulting in an easing of the pace.
THE DIVA - hampered by a breaking runner after 150 metres. Held up early stages of the run home. Paced roughly passing the 200 metres.
TOPPATHEROCK - trainer B Weaver reported that he would no longer be persevering with the mare from his stable.
LILAC CHANGE - over-raced through the middle stages.
MAGICAL MELLISSA - raced wide early stages. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.
Race 6   COMMODORE HOTEL MOBILE PACE
FOR THE KITTY - lay outwards over the concluding stages. Driver M Howard was charged with a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations inside the final 400 metres. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards, the JCA upheld the charge and Mr Howard's Horseman's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 17 June 2019 (3 months) and imposed a fine of $500.
REFINE - hung inwards throughout the home straight.
JAFFA - held up early stages of the run home.
MY MATE BEN - when questioned regarding the performance driver G Smith advised that the horse had raced lethargically and he had been disappointed with the effort. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery of this gelding in the coming days.
DIAMOND SHADOW - hung inwards when improving near the 800 metres. Weakened from the 500 metres.
PRECOCIOUS MEGAN - the deafeners were removed prior to the start due to them being unable to remain in place.
Race 7   TAYLOR'S RACING STABLES JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
FRINGEBENEFIT - had to be steadied near the 1400 metres.
RUBY TUES BAY - locked wheels with MISS PINOCCHIO near the 200 metres.
DONEGAL MARY FRANCIS - broke at the start losing ground. Paced roughly and broke again near the 900 metres. A warning was placed on the barrier record of this mare. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
LILAC STAR - raced wide through the early stages.
NAIYA FRANCO - driver S Tomlinson was spoken to advisedly regarding the manner she drove near the 1400 metres when crossing to the lead.
JENORA - hung inwards when improving from the 800 metres.
DIVINIA BELLEZZA - out of position at the start. Driver J Alford was issued with a warning.
MISS PINOCCHIO - trainer G Smith was issued a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $100 after presenting the mare to race with sliding blinds which had not been notified. Hung inwards badly in the early stages of the home straight and locked wheels with RUBY TUES BAY near the 200 metres. Continued to hang inwards for the remainder of the home straight. A warning was placed on the mare's racing record.
Race 8   MATT ANDERSON RACING STABLES HANDICAP PACE
JOHNNY EYRE - broke at the start. Held up for clear racing room in the run home. Driver K Newman assisted by T Williams, was warned to ensure he takes a breaking runner clear of the field at the earliest opportunity.
MACHSGAIN - held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.
KARDESLER - lay inwards passing the 200 metres.
BOBBY T - had to be steadied after 100 metres to avoid a breaking runner. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the home straight.
POCKET CALL - broke at the start.
JOHNNY WHITE - broke at the start.
Race 9   BACK PACKERS CARS HANDICAP TROT
BJ LINDENNY - broke at the start.
EASY PICKINGS - broke after 150 metres. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early stages of the run home.
ROCKNPOP - broke briefly at the start.
CALL ME TROUBLE - broke at the start.
HIGHLAND STAR - weakened leaving the final bend.
LIGHTWORKOFIT - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. Broke at the start. Stood down from standing starts until the completion of one satisfactory trial. Trainer/driver D Burrows advised that the gelding would be retired from racing.
SUN SWINGER - trotted roughly in the home straight before breaking near the 100 metres. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations over the concluding stages.
TAKE AFTER ME - driver B Munro will be spoken to in the coming days regarding using his whip outside the confines of his sulky.
ONE APOLLO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 800 metres.
YOUNG STRANGER - was declared a late scratching on Veterinary advice after being found to be lame when completing its preliminary. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance.
MARIA TSARINA - held up final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
SEA ROVER - gave ground from the 800 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have nasal discharge. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance.
I'LDOITMYWAY - broke near the 800 metres.
ZEDDIE MARIT - raced wide early stages. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.
Race 10   ILAM NEW WORLD MOBILE PACE
SCOTLYNN HARRY - held up early stages of the run home.
SPICY GIRL BECQUI - lay inwards in the home straight. When spoken to regarding the performance, driver R May reported that the mare had over-raced from the 1400 metres after being restrained to obtain cover.
OMAR SHARIF - held up early stages of the run home.
FRANCO RIOT - raced wide early stages.
SKIPPERLAND - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.
MADAME FROST - late scratching at 11.30am on Veterinary advice.
WITH THE BAND - held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.
RUSSIAN EXPRESS - raced wide early stages. Trainer A Edge was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds.
MY PATRONUS - held up for clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.
Race 11   COUNTRY FEASTS MOBILE PACE
PAUL'S VERDICT - checked near the 800 metres.
GEORGIAS BARON - broke passing the 800 metres checking trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Authorisation of 1st placing being awarded to GEORGIAS BARON was withheld after trainer B Ward (BIRD OF PARADISE) requested to view replays to ascertain whether he had grounds for a protest after suffering interference near the 800 metres. After viewing the replays, Mr Ward elected not to proceed with the matter and the all clear was given.
AWAYOVERNIGHT - raced wide early stages. Checked near the 800 metres.
BALTIMORE JACK - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of this gelding.
LONDON DELIGHT - checked near the 800 metres. Hung inwards near the 250 metres and briefly locked wheels with ALSTON ROZE. Driver T Williams advised the mare had over-raced throughout.
FROSTY RECEPTION - checked near the 800 metres.
BIRD OF PARADISE - checked near the 800 metres. Driver M Anderson was warned to ensure his whip remains within the confines of his sulky.
GOTTA FUTURE - checked and broke passing the 800 metres losing all chance.
THE KAIK - checked near the 800 metres.
MAGICAL MISS - checked near the 800 metres. Hung outwards in the home straight checking BELLA ROZA. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
ALSTON ROZE - checked near the 800 metres.
JUST BEN - checked and broke passing the 800 metres losing all chance.
BELLA ROZA - checked near the 800 metres. Held up early stages of the home straight. Broke with 200 metres to run. Stewards questioned drivers J Dunn (MAGICAL MISS) and J Cox (BELLA ROZA) regarding this incident. After hearing from both drivers and viewing the replays it was established that both runners had shifted ground simultaneously to obtain clear running, however when Mr Dunn had attempted to take corrective action his horse lay outwards and made contact with the hind leg of BELLA ROZA. A warning was placed on the racing record of MAGICAL MISS.
LILAC BECKY - checked near the 800 metres.