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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 24 May

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out on selected runners.

Driver B Orange was unable to fulfill his driving engagements in Race 2 and 3 due to flight cancellations and was replaced as per the summary below.

After Race 6 the programme was put back two races due to heavy fog with Race 7 re-scheduled to start at 8.45pm.

Due to the fog failing to clear, Stewards consulted with senior drivers and Club officials who unanimously agreed that due to poor visibility the meeting should be abandoned.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 17th May 2019
Race 3 - WALKER DAVEY SEARELLS LIMITED MOBILE PACE
Trainer B White advised Stewards on 22 May that CRANBOURNE is being treated for a high white cell count with the colt going to the Jewels Trials on Saturday.
Race 5 - GARRARDS 2YO SIRES STAKES SERIES No.36 FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
Co-Trainer M Purdon advised Stewards on 22 May that SMOOTH DEAL has blood tests and an ECG taken with no abnormalities revealed with Mr Purdon adding that the colt would be going to the Jewels Trials on Saturday.
Race 6 - HARAS des TROTTEURS SIRES STAKES 2YO CHAMPIONSHIP (MOB TROT)
Trainer G Dunn reported to Stewards on 22 May that after initially advising that RASTUSBURN would be sent for a spell following this race, he has reconsidered his decision and the gelding will now continue with its current preparation.
Race 7 - PGG WRIGHTSON NZ YEARLING SALES 2YO FILLIES FINAL (MOB PACE)
Stable representative J Dunn advised Stewards on 22 May that blood tests taken from SPELLBOUND revealed only minor abnormalities with Mr Dunn adding that the filly has recovered well and will continue with her Jewels preparation.
Race 10 - GARRARDS SIRES STAKES SOPHOMORE CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE)
Co-Trainer T Chmiel advised Stewards on 22 May that MEMPHIS TENNESSEE was subjected to blood tests which revealed no abnormalities. Mr Chmiel added that some soreness in the gelding's feet and shoulders were detected with this being treated.
Oamaru HRC - Sunday, 19th May 2019
Race 2 - AIRPARK CANTERBURY MOBILE PACE
Driver M Anderson was cautioned for failing to notify Stewards that he did not activate the removable deafeners on MILLWOOD BONNIE.

Summary

Swabbing
AVEROSS FERRARI, SELF ASSURED, SUGAR CANE, B MAC C, TURN IT UP
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 1B Negus (I'M SICK OF EXCUSES)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented with sliding blinds not notified. Fined $100.
Race 1W Rich (IMMORTAL CHANGE)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200.
Race 3M Edmonds (RUTH CELESTE PETITE)
[Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c)] - Breach of Push Out Rule. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 1A Edge (I'M SICK OF EXCUSES)
[Rule 869(7A)(b)] - Shifting inside track markers.
Race 1B Hadley (GET THE RHYTHM)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (d)] - Use of whip when out of contention.
Race 2P Borcoskie (JAFFA JOSH)
[Rule 857(7)(g)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 3B Hope (EASY PICKINGS)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground placing inside runners in restricted room first bend.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1BEAUDIENE GAMBLER - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 1MARTIN JOHN - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 2PERAKI LINCOLN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3MAJESTIC MANNEQUIN - Warned Mobiles
Race 3MISSALYSSA - Warned Mobiles
Race 3TAIERI MISS - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 2 Trials
Race 3TOPNOTCH TITAN - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Race 2T Chmiel replaced B Orange on HELD TO RANSOM
 Transport difficulties
Race 3A Faulks replaced B Orange on MISSALYSSA
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 25/05/2019 until 29/05/2019 inclusive (5 days):
FLAMBOYANT, SIOUX PRINCESS, KOTARE CULLEN, VULCAN STAR(AUS)

Race Comments

Race 1   BISHOPDALE/BUSH INN TAB'S AMATEUR CHAMPS HEAT 3 MOB PACE
MARTIN JOHN - broke in the score up checking BEAUDIENE GAMBLER before stumbling with a false start being declared. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Underwent a veterinary examination prior to the re-start and was cleared to race. Driver C Wigg elected to remain in her allocated barrier position. Driver C Wigg reported the gelding had raced lethargically throughout when in the parked position.
I'M SICK OF EXCUSES - trainer B Negus was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after I'M SICK OF EXCUSES was presented with sliding blinds which had not been notified. Driver A Edge was issued with a warning for striking pylons near the 300 metres.
PORT DELIGHT - held up final bend and early stages of the run home.
VIGOROSO - raced wide throughout.
ALEXY - hung outwards throughout the home straight.
BEAUDIENE GAMBLER - a second false start was declared when BEAUDIENE GAMBLER broke in the score up of the re-start and shifted in checking FRANCO SHERBORNE. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
FRANCO SHERBORNE - checked in the score up of the re-start with driver S Wigg being dislodged and FRANCO SHERBORNE escaping driverless for a short distance. Driver S Wigg was examined by St John personnel and cleared to continue driving. FRANCO SHERBORNE underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to take part in the third attempt at a start. Held up over the concluding stages.
IMMORTAL CHANGE - driver W Rich will be spoken to regarding the manner he drove in the home straight.
GET THE RHYTHM - over-raced middle stages. Awkwardly placed close to the wheel of BEAUDIENE GAMBLER near the 150 metres when that runner shifted ground outwards. Driver B Hadley was cautioned for using his whip when out of contention.
Driver W Rich admitted using his whip on more occasions than permitted by Clause (b) of the Use of the Whip Regulations when driving IMMORTAL CHANGE and after penalty submissions the JCA imposed a fine of $200.
Race 2   CHRISTCHURCH CASINO MOBILE PACE
The start was delayed four minutes at the request of the TAB due to the delay in the previous race.
I AM ADALINE - paced roughly final bend.
PERAKI LINCOLN - hung outwards near the 500 metres checking outside runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
THERESA MAY - weakened final bend.
BEAUDIENE OVERTAKE - over-raced through the middle stages. Checked near the 500 metres. Weakened final bend.
PROACTOR - checked near the 500 metres.
JAFFA JOSH - out of position at the start. Driver P Borcoskie was issued with a warning. Held up final bend.
Race 3   HYDROFLOW MOBILE TROT
RUTH CELESTE PETITE - crowded near the 1700 metres. Stewards spoke to drivers M Edmonds (RUTH CELESTE PETITE) and G Smith (DOLLY JONES) regarding DOLLY JONES being forced to race wider on the track near the 1500 metres after RUTH CELESTE PETITE shifted ground outwards. After hearing from both drivers, Stewards adjourned the matter. Over-raced middle stages. Checked near the 550 metres losing all chance.
RACHMANINOV - checked near the 550 metres losing all chance.
MAJESTIC MANNEQUIN - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Checked near the 550 metres losing all chance.
TOPNOTCH TITAN - broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Checked near the 550 metres losing all chance.
SKYLINE - checked near the 550 metres losing all chance.
DOLLY JONES - forced to race wider on the track near the 1500 metres when RUTH CELESTE PETITE shifted outwards.
EASY PICKINGS - shifted inwards near the 1700 metres crowding inside runners. Driver B Hope was issued with a warning for the manner in which he drove when shifting ground. Mr Hope was also spoken to for the amount of vigour displayed over the concluding stages. Mr Hope reported that the gelding had trotted roughly on the final bend and in the early stages of the run home and due to the horse breaking in recent starts he had been reluctant to place the gelding under any significant pressure. After hearing from Mr Hope, Stewards took the matter no further.
SUGAR CANE - hung outwards on several occasions when leading.
ONE NIGHT OUT - checked near the 550 metres losing all chance.
TAIERI MISS - hung outwards and broke near the 550 metres severely checking RUTH CELESTE PETITE, RACHMANINOV, MAJESTIC MANNEQUIN, JERRY GARCIA, TOPNOTCH TITAN, SKYLINE, ONE NIGHT OUT and MISSALYSSA. Stood down to complete two satisfactory trials prior to resuming. Trainer M Palermo reported the mare would no longer race from his stable.
MISSALYSSA - trainer A Faulks advised that the mare has been treated for a blood irregularity since last racing. Broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Checked near the 550 metres losing all chance.
JERRY GARCIA - had to be steadied near the 1100 metres after a slight easing of the pace. Checked near the 550 metres.
Driver M Edmonds admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule, 869(4)(6)(b)(c) when RUTH CELESTE PETITE shifted outwards near the 1500 metres forcing DOLLY JONES to race wider on the track. After hearing penalty submissions the JCA imposed a fine of $200.
Race 4   COUPLAND'S BAKERIES MOBILE PACE
PRO SURFER - briefly placed in restricted room near the 100 metres.
B MAC C - held up final bend and throughout the home straight until near the 100 metres. Driver J Cox was spoken to advisedly for the manner he drove near the 100 metres when briefly crowding an outside runner.
CHEEZEL - held up late in the run home.
DREAMY DAMIEN - paced roughly when placed in restricted room at the start. Weakened final bend.
ROCKNROLL ROD - hung outwards at the start. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance, driver B Orange could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
CLIVE - raced roughly as the start was effected. Briefly placed in restricted room near the 100 metres.
FRANCO TEXAS - over-raced near the 800 metres.
BURLINGTON - over-raced middle stages.
Race 5   ULTIMATE MACHETE AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE
MILLWOOD BONNIE - hung outwards final bend and shifted up the track.
DELIGHTFUL TANNER - raced wide early stages. Galloped near the 200 metres after the off front hopple carrier broke. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
Race 6   DUX INDUSTRIES MOBILE PACE
FUNATTHEBEACH - held up near the 200 metres.
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