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Riverton Trotting Club Inc

Sunday, 20 October

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Riverton Trotting Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather
Raining/Overcast
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
N Ydgren (Chairman), R Haley, V Munro
Veterinarian
Dr M J Reidie
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General

General
Due to the incident in Race 2 the following changes were made to subsequent race start times:

Race 2: to 1.12pm.

Race 3: to 1.40pm.

Race 4: to 2.05pm.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
ROCKABILLY BLUES, KICKUPYAHEELS, IDEAL GLACIER, WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE, PADDYPROUDFOOT, SOMETHINGS BURNING, DUKE OF DUNDEE, TWEEDLEDEE, TAIRLAW TOLL
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 6M Shirley (RYDGEMONT MILLY)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip more than permitted. Fined $200.
Race 9K Barclay & P Ellis (UNDERCOVER MAC)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner with incorrect gear. Fined $100.
Warnings
Nil
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2AURELIA COTTA - Warned Mobiles
Race 2PRETTY AZZ - Horse Fell - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 2PRETTY AZZ - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 3SOUTHIN EXCUSE - Warned Mobiles
Race 4AMERICAN MAC - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Race 4FRANCO HUNTINGTON - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 4MAAHES - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 5UNLOADED - Warned Stands
Race 8KIWI HEIR - Warned Racing Manners
Race 10TAIRLAW TOLL - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Medical Certificate
 A Milne - Medical Clearance required
Driver Changes
Race 3B Laughton replaced A Milne on KENNEDY
 stood down
Race 4A Armour replaced J Dunn on DALNESS ARIZONA
 approved by Stewards 18/10
Race 8B Barclay replaced J Dunn on CUDDLY TROUBLE
Late Scratchings
Race 2PRETTY AZZ - by Stewards after falling in abandoned race
Race 4FRANCO HUNTINGTON - at 7.15 am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 21/10/2019 until 25/10/2019 inclusive (5 days):
ANAMAJOR, SCHNITZEL VON KRUMM, TACT MIESHA, FRANCO HUNTINGTON, HAYDEN'S MEDDLE, WEE MAN TROUBLE, TYRON'S BIT OF LEMON, CASSIUS BROMAC
Ineligible from 21/10/2019 until 03/11/2019 inclusive (14 days):
VIN SCULLY
Ineligible from 21/10/2019 until 17/11/2019 inclusive (28 days):
MR OLYMPUS
Exceptional Circumstances:
VINTAGE BEACH

Race Comments

Race 1   CARRIERS ARMS HOTEL FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
MAIDONTHEBEACH - weakened rounding the final bend.
MAJOR SASS - lay inwards and paced roughly in the score-up.
ROCKABILLY BLUES - raced keenly and got its head up throughout the score-up.
Race 2   MACCA LODGE FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
PRETTY AZZ - lay inwards through the early stages, then paced roughly and broke before falling to the track, dislodging driver A Milne from the sulky. Escaped driver-less for some distance before again falling to the track resulting in the Stewards stopping the race on safety grounds with Mr Milne lying motionless on the running line. Following an examination St John Ambulance Paramedics Mr Milne was stood down from his remaining driving engagement today and subsequently transferred to Invercargill Hospital for further observation. PRETTY AZZ underwent a veterinary examination and was found to have suffered abrasions and minor lacerations. Declared a Late Scratching at 12.59 pm from the rerun of the race. Stood down to trial to the Stewards satisfaction on one occasion and a Veterinary clearance would be required prior to PRETTY AZZ racing next. Mr Milne was advised a Medical clearance would be required prior to him driving next.
CHURRASCO - lost contact with the field near the 700 metres and compounded soon after, being distanced over the final stages, finishing in excess of 20 lengths away from the winner. When spoken to regarding the performance driver M Williamson could offer no tangible explanation. Stewards will follow up with the connections in the coming days.
PRINCESS DANICA - raced keenly through the middle stages.
SHEZDAWON - sustained a punctured sulky tyre racing into the first bend. Held up by a tiring runner between the 400 metres and the 300 metres.
RAZCAL ALLEY - raced wide in the early stages.
KICKUPYAHEELS - over-raced in the early stages which resulted in the mare making contact with the sulky wheel of SHEZDAWON racing into the first bend. Driver R Swain advised he did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the mare due to having the field covered.
AURELIA COTTA - slow to leave the pre-race circle and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Lay outwards under pressure on the final bend.
Race 3   RYDER PLUMBING & ROOFING MOBILE PACE
IDEAL GLACIER - lay outwards rounding the bend near the 900 metres.
KENNEDY - junior driver B Laughton replaced A Milne as driver due to the incident in the previous race. Over-raced near the 1400 metres when being restrained to surrender the parked position. Lay inwards entering the bend near the 900 metres resulting in the gelding losing several lengths. Weakened thereafter and was distanced over the final stages.
THE MIGHTY CULLEN - improved outwards passing the 1300 metres forcing KRAMER (S Ottley) to race wider on the track. Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule and spoke with Mr P Hunter (THE MIGHTY CULLEN) and Miss Ottley regarding this. Mr Hunter explained that his gelding had been racing fiercely leading up to this and when he became aware that KRAMER was improving he immediately began to shift outwards, however his runner had been slower to react than anticipated, leading to him inconveniencing KRAMER for a short distance. After giving this and Miss Ottley's evidence consideration, the matter was taken no further other than to remind Mr Hunter what would be expected in similar circumstances going forward. Weakened rounding the final bend.
KRAMER - paced roughly through the early stages. Forced to race wider on the track near the 1300 metres when THE MIGHTY CULLEN improved outwards from its inside.
TOUCHE - hampered by a weakening runner near the 900 metres.
SOUTHIN EXCUSE - broke in the score-up and as a result was out of position at the dispatch. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hung throughout.
PHOEBE'S DELIGHT - momentarily hampered in the score-up and was slightly out of position at the start.
MAGNETIC CHIME - lay outwards rounding the first bend. Hung and raced roughly on occasions during the running, causing driver B Barclay some difficulty. Mr Barclay reported he could not activate the removable deafeners applied to the mare due to the cord breaking. When examined by the Stewards the gear was found to be in good condition.
Race 4   TODD & CO REALTY MOBILE PACE
ELVA JACCKA - paced roughly over the final stages.
WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - driver B Orange advised he was unable to activate the sliding blinds applied to the gelding due to the cord becoming entangled. When spoken to regarding the improved performance trainer B Norman explained the horse had recently been placed back in the draw after having spent some time on the Unruly and since such time had been driven conservatively to not risk any further indiscretions. Mr Norman added the gelding had been racing well and today was able to be driven in a forward position from a handy draw. Mr Norman further advised that due to these factors and today's driver change he had been confident of a forward showing.
MAAHES - broke in the score-up hampering AMERICAN MAC and necessitating a false start be declared. Driver K Barclay elected to remain in her allotted position for the restart. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
WOODLEA SHAWN - raced wide until near the 1000 metres.
PRINCE ABBEY - when questioned regarding the performance of the gelding trainer/driver P Hunter expressed his disappointment however could offer no tangible explanation.
AMERICAN MAC - raced very wide rounding the final bend. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile start engagements.
Race 5   DT KINGS TRANSPORT LTD RIVERTON CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
I'MALLABOUTTHEBASE - stood on the mark and was then slow through the early stages, getting back as a result.
NOTA BENE DENARIO - raced wide in the early stages. Weakened from the 700 metres. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Barclay was unable to offer any tangible explanation other than to advise the gelding can be prone to a poor performance without warning or explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an elevated heart-rate. Stewards will follow up with trainer B Gray in the coming days after he intimated he would have blood tests carried out.
UNLOADED - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Race 6   NEVILLE CLEAVER FISHING APARIMA HANDICAP TROT
RYDGEMONT MILLY - broke at the start. Driver M Shirley was spoken to advisedly regarding the decision he made approaching the 600 metres to improve on the inside of the running line for some distance, before having to restrain racing into the bend when crowded by outside runners. Mr Shirley admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and was fined $200 after having used his whip on more occasions than is permitted inside the final 400 metres of the race.
MAJESTIC MAN - hung inwards rounding the bends.
DARK HORSE - broke entering the home straight. Trainer /driver N Williamson reported the mare to have trotted roughly throughout in the conditions.
Race 7   G B ROBERTSON MOBILE PACE
JUST WONDERING - lay inwards on various occasions in the home straight.
Race 8   BILL KEAST MEMORIAL GOLD CHIP FINAL (HANDICAP TROT)
ORLANDO MAGIC - broke at the start, losing considerable ground.
SOUTH PARK - tangled away.
ROBO TROUBLE - broke at the start, losing considerable ground.
KIWI HEIR - broke passing the 900 metres. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
THE NIGHT SWEATS - hampered by a breaking runner passing the 800 metres and broke in consequence, losing considerable ground.
JUSTAN'S SISTER - broke briefly at the start.
HELLUVA WAY - broke shortly after the start.
ALPINE RETREAT - broke shortly after the start when shifting ground to avoid a breaking runner, losing all chance.
CUDDLY TROUBLE - weakened rounding the final bend.
RYDGEMONT SON - broke passing the 1700 metres, losing several lengths.
Race 9   INVERCARGILL LICENSING TRUST MOBILE PACE
CAB CALLOWAY - hung outwards on various occasions during the running.
SEE YA WRITE - driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners applied to the gelding due to having the field covered.
UNDERCOVER MAC - co-trainers K Barclay & P Ellis were issued a Minor Infringement Notice and fined $100 when presenting this runner in the incorrect gear, namely removable deafeners.
Race 10   DRAKE PLUMBING & DRAINLAYING MOBILE PACE
SWIFT ROBYN - had to be steadied when over-racing near the 1300 metres due to an easing of the pace. Slipped its overcheck during the running.
VINTAGE ROSE - lay inwards rounding the first bend.
TACT DENZEL - had to be steadied when over-racing near the 1300 metres due to an easing of the pace.
TAIRLAW TOLL - cleared from the Unruly for future mobile start engagements.
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