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Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc

Thursday, 18 April

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc at Forbury Park
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
V Munro (Chairman), N Ydgren, K Coppins
Veterinarian
Dr J R Keenan
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General

General
Pre race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Invercargill HRC - Saturday, 6th April 2019
Race 7 - THANKS BRENT BALLANTYNE MOBILE PACE
Trainer R Wilson advised Stewards on 15 April that blood tests taken from FRANCO JUNE following its disappointing performance at Ascot Park on 6 April revealed no abnormalities with Mr Wilson adding that the gelding has worked well in preparation for its resumption at Forbury Park on Thursday.
Winton HRC - Saturday, 13th April 2019
Race 1 - MURRAY GRAY MEMORIAL TROT
Trainer A Hoffman advised Stewards on 18 April that WINNING BONES has had a throat operation since last racing.
Race 4 - YALDHURST HOTEL MOBILE PACE
Trainer D Taylor advised Stewards on 17 April that LILAC BECKY has recovered well since weakening out in her Winton assignment with Mr Taylor adding that the mare will be driven with a sit if circumstance permit in its future races.

Summary

Swabbing
LOOK BOTH WAYS, CHEDDAR MADE BETA, PARAMA, NEVERNEVERLAND, THE CROUPIER, SHARNAE, GIRLS LET LOOSE, BENIO BEN, KIWI BLOKE
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 1J & A Lethaby (GLOBAL FLIGHT)
[Rule 865(1)] - Late to notify gear change. Fined $50.
Race 10D Simpson (VIGOROSO)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip more than permitted. Fined $300.
Warnings
Race 10D O'Connell (ALEXY)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start .
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1DREAM OF PAT - Warned Racing Manners
Race 1KEN'S DREAM - Warned Stands
Race 1MAINLAND PAT - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood down 1 Trial
Race 1MAJESTIC ROLLON - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 2CHARLIE'S Q T - Warned Mobiles
Race 3JAKE - Warned Stands
Race 5UNLOADED - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 6BETTOR LADY - Warned Mobiles
Race 6HONOUR SCROLL - Warned Mobiles
Race 8CANDIDASA - Warned Stands
Race 8GIMMEFIVEMINUTESMORE - Warned Stands
Race 9JACKS N JAZZ - Warned Stands
Race 9SQUARE DEALER - Warned Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 7ANOTHERSUPERSTAR - at 7.02 am
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 19/04/2019 until 23/04/2019 inclusive (5 days):
HALFWAY THERE, MISS PADDY WAGON, OFFICIAL CULLEN, ANOTHERSUPERSTAR

Race Comments

Race 1   EQUINOX RESTAURANT AT FORBURY TROT
A false start was declared due to the barrier tape becoming entangled around the legs of DREAM OF PAT.
LOOK BOTH WAYS - hampered by breaking runner passing the 2000 metres. Raced wide through the middle stages.
DREAM OF PAT - trotted roughly and then broke near the 2000 metres. Broke near the 1200 metres and again near the 800 metres with a warning being placed on the mare's racing record.
EMMA FROST - placed into restricted room then trotted roughly entering the bend near the 500 metres. Then broke around the final bend.
GLOBAL FLIGHT - Co-trainers A & J Lethaby were issued with a Minor Infringement notice for the late notification of a gear change.
MAJESTIC ROLLON - the boring pole was removed before the restart. Broke near the 200 metres with a final warning being placed on the filly's racing manners.
KEN'S DREAM - broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record.
MUCHACHA BONITA - lay in rounding the bends throughout. Broke near the 500 metres then broke again near the 350 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance of the mare Junior Driver J Morrison advised that he had issues with the steering and Trainer Mr B Hill advised that he would be making some gear alterations prior to the horse's next start.
MAINLAND PAT - weakened from the 700 metres. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. The filly was stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of the Stewards. Trainer G Woodhouse advised it was his intention to send the horse for a spell.
MAJESTIC ROSE - broke near the 900 metres.
Race 2   NORWOOD FARM MACHINERY CENTRE MOBILE PACE
CHARLIE'S Q T - hung inwards and broke shortly after the start losing all chance with a warning being placed on the mare's barrier record.
DREAMINSOVER - held up for clear racing room rounding final bend.
CHEDDAR MADE BETA - lay in at various stages.
CHARLTON REACTOR - over raced throughout.
HANDSOME HARRY - held up for clear racing room rounding final bend.
JAMIES BAD BOY - hampered by breaking runner shortly after the start.
SUPERSTAR LEGEND - hung inwards at various stages. Held up for clear racing room rounding final bend and in the early to middle stages of the home straight. Driver M Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to this.
PHIL'S LAST CHANCE - paced roughly passing the 600 metres. Held up for clear racing room rounding final bend and throughout the home straight. Junior Driver M Hurrell reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to this.
SUNSET RED - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start.
Race 3   NZ HORSE TRANSPORT PACE
JAKE - was fractious at the barrier causing the field to be sent away before coming back into barrier position. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record.
SHOTGUN WEDDING - broke briefly passing the 1900 metres.
DEPEND ON WASHIE - broke at the start.
KING EROS - lay out passing the 1300 metres hampering several trailing runners.
JUST HOLLA - slow away. Placed in restricted room passing the 1300 metres briefly breaking.
NUI MAY TAU - checked by breaking runner shortly after the start. Paced roughly and then broke for a few strides passing the 1600 metres when the pace eased. Over raced middle stages.
IT'S A LAUGH - placed in restricted room passing the 1400 metres.
CONQUISTADOR - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Junior Driver J Alford was spoken to advisedly about the starting procedures.
Race 4   RICOH HANDICAP TROT
DUSKY EYRE - trotted roughly and gave ground from the 500 metres.
ROBBIE ROYALE - broke shortly after the start. Authorisation of the dividends were withheld until Stewards could ascertain that the gelding had not breached the Breaking Horse regulations.
KIWI CRUSHER - raced keenly through the early stages. Lay inwards and trotted roughly then broke approaching the 1700 metres. Driver J Cox advised that the mare had been striking the sulky wheel throughout.
SAM GALLEON - lay inwards on the bends and outwards on the straights throughout. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities however Stewards will follow up with Trainer P Williamson in the coming days.
CLIFDEN CLOWERS - shifted up the track under pressure in the home straight. Driver R Close was shown the films and reminded of his obligation to maintain a straight course in the home straight.
TRICK STAR - trotted roughly in the early stages.
Stable representative M Williamson advised Stewards on 22 April that SAM GALLEON has recovered well after racing at Forbury Park on 18 April and will continue with its current preparation.
Race 5   PICK SIX STARTS NOW JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
GEORGIE MARTIN - over raced middle stages.
NO MORE CHANGE - held up for racing room final bend.
SANTANNA LAD - raced wide early. Hampered by weakening runner passing the 600 metres when placed in restricted room.
HOLD ON ARIZONA - held up for racing room final bend.
RUBY TUES BAY - held up for racing room final bend.
UNLOADED - gave ground from the 700 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance, Junior Driver M Hurrell reported that the gelding had travelled well throughout but disappointed him when asked for an effort passing the 700 metres then compounded thereafter. A post race Veterinary examination revealed an irregular heart rhythm with the gelding being stood down subject to a post-strenuous exercise Veterinary clearance.
Race 6   RESENE COLORSHOP FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
HONOUR SCROLL - out of position at the start with a warning placed on the mare's barrier record.
BETTOR LADY - out of position at the start with a warning placed on the filly's barrier record.
CALICO HILL - over raced through middle stages. Lay inwards exiting the final bend.
ANNE BONNEY - over raced middle stages.
ULTIMATE SASSENACH - weakened in the home straight. When spoken to regarding the performance, Trainer D Simpson reported that the filly was uncomfortable with the bit used and he would be making gear changes before her next start.
Race 7   YALDHURST HOTEL JUNIOR DRIVERS TROT
MAJESTIC MANNEQUIN - broke shortly after the start hampering STAR PRIDE.
PAT THE MONKEY - broke passing the 1850 metres.
SPRINGFIELD EYRE - broke passing the 1700 metres. Gave ground near the 400 metres.
STAR PRIDE - broke passing the 2000 metres when hampered by a breaking runner. Junior Driver D Keast was shown the films and spoken to advisedly for the manner he drove at this point when attempting a marginal run. Broke passing the 600 metres.
GIRLS LET LOOSE - raced keenly through the middle stages. Lay inwards in the early stages of the run home.
SIOUX PRINCESS - was slow away. Checked and broke near the 1850 metres.
GORILLA PLAYBOY - hampered by breaking runner passing the 1900 metres.
HUMBLE LADD - broke at the start losing all chance.
Race 8   DUNEDIN CITY MOTORS HANDICAP PACE
CANDIDASA - was fractious behind the barrier strand. Broke shortly after the start. Broke passing the 2300 metres. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Co-trainer G Knight advised it was his intention to restrict the horse to mobile start races.
HURRICANE BANNER - lay inwards in the early stages of the home straight.
PADUKA - over raced middle stages. Gave ground from the 700 metres with a post race Veterinary examination revealing no apparent abnormalities.
GIMMEFIVEMINUTESMORE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance with a warning being placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Race 9   PRESIDENTS PACE
There was a slight delay to the start of this race due to a delay in the previous race.
CLASSY KID - broke at the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight.
CHAAAT - over raced middle stages. Held up in early stages of the run home.
JACKS N JAZZ - broke at the start with a warning being placed on the gelding's barrier record.
TROMPEUR - weakened near the 300 metres.
THABOYZ TOY - broke at the start.
ALLANDALE - raced fiercely through the middle stages. Held up throughout the run home. Driver B Williamson reported that the gelding was making irregular breathing noises after the race with a post race Veterinary examination revealing no obvious abnormalities.
SQUARE DEALER - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record.
Race 10   NEXT RACEMEETING 9TH MAY MOBILE PACE
WAYTOGO BRUNO - lay in, in the home straight.
PAUL'S VERDICT - held up by tiring runner passing the 500 metres. Shifted abruptly up the track passing the 75 metres making brief contact with outside runners before being straightened by Driver R Close.
THE DOORMAN - gave ground from the 500 metres. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer J Cox advised that he would have further tests undertaken on the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding.
FRANKIE D - raced wide early stages.
ROZZANO - paced roughly near the 1300 metres and broke and then was retired from the event. Driver S Tomlinson reported that she had received a flat sulky tyre during the race and advised she would be recommending gear changes prior to the mare's next start.
KOTARE ELITE - held up by tiring runner passing the 500 metres. Held up for clear racing room in the home straight with Driver B Barclay advising he did not activate the mare's deafeners.
ALEXY - out of position at the starting point with Driver D O'Connell being issued with a warning.
HARRYDAHORSE - paced roughly exiting the final bend before breaking.
HOT STARFF - held up for clear racing room throughout the home straight with Driver N Williamson advising he did not activate the mare's deafeners.
VIGOROSO - over raced passing the 1600 metres when placed in restricted room. An information was lodged and adjourned against Driver D Simpson under Rule 869(2) and clause (b) of the Use of the Whip regulations.
GABBY'S STAR - held up in the early stages of the home straight.
Driver D Simpson (VIGOROSO) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) in that he used his whip on more occasions than is permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations. After viewing replays and hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $300.
Trainer J Cox advised Stewards on 1 May that blood tests taken from THE DOORMAN have revealed no abnormalities with the gelding continuing with its current preparation.
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