Methven Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 1 November
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- Methven Trotting Club Inc at Mt Harding Racecourse
- Weather
- Fine
- Track
- Good
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- C Tibbs (Chairman), N McIntyre, P Williams
- Veterinarian
- Dr J G Beeman
General
| General |
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| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. |
Supplementary
| NZ Metro TC - Thursday, 10th October 2019 |
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| Race 7 - NZ BLOODSTOCK NEW TRIPLE CROWN SERIES MOBILE PACE |
| Trainer N Le Lievre advised Stewards on 29 October that ENCHANTEE has been treated for a bacterial infection since last racing. |
| Oamaru HRC - Thursday, 24th October 2019 |
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| Race 8 - AIRPARK CANTERBURY MOBILE PACE |
| Co-Trainer C Dalgety advised Stewards on 30 October that in consequence of the knee injury sustained at Oamaru last week, ALTA ENDEAVOUR has been sent for a spell. |
| NZ Metro TC - Friday, 25th October 2019 |
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| Race 1 - TURF SOLUTIONS/GLENWILLOW FEEDS (AMATEUR DRIVER) MOBILE PACE |
| Stable representative D Stapleton advised Stewards on 30 October that EJA PATRON has been treated for an infection since racing at Addington last week and will be returning to workouts before resuming. |
| Ashburton TC - Monday, 28th October 2019 |
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| Race 3 - MAINLAND WOOL MOBILE PACE |
| Trainer B Hill advised Stewards on 30 October that NIRVANA BEACH has recovered well following its run at Ashburton on Monday and will continue with its current preparation. |
| Race 6 - WHAT THE HILL ASHBURTON TROTTERS FLYING MILE (MOB TROT) |
| Trainer G Smith advised Stewards on 29 October that GREAT THINGS HAPPEN has been withdrawn from Cup Week engagements and the Interdominions and has been sent for a spell. |
Summary
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| REGAL ASPIRANT, BETTOR ROCK AGAIN, ROCKNTOMMY RULZ, GOTTA PARTY DOLL, ESSENCE OF EASTON, CALL ME TROUBLE |
| Protests | |
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| Nil |
| Suspensions | |
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| Nil |
| Fines | |
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| Race 2 | W McEwan (MISS FANDANGO) [Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix side carrier so as not to come adrift (Agent B Orange). Fined $100. |
| Race 8 | R Cameron (BOBBY T) [Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200. |
| Warnings | |
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| Nil |
| Bleeders | |
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| Nil |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 2 | BETTOR ROCK AGAIN - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start |
| Race 2 | STAR PAIGE - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start |
| Race 3 | GLENLEDI BANDIT - Warned Stands |
| Race 3 | SPARKLING ANNIE - Warned Stands |
| Race 5 | MAGICAL MELLISSA - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 5 | TRACKSAREFORTRAINS - Veterinary Clearance Received |
| Race 7 | BAXTER - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 7 | BOYZ INVASION - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial |
| Race 8 | BOBBY T - Warned Mobiles |
| Medical Certificate | |
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| Nil |
| Driver Changes | |
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| Nil |
| Late Scratchings | |
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| Nil |
| Scratching Penalties | |
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| Ineligible from 02/11/2019 until 06/11/2019 inclusive (5 days): ALDEBARAN BELLE, DUDES STAR, CALYPSO ROCK, COMFORTABLY NUMB, MAKASAR BOY, PRINCESS JESSIE, ISLA'S JOY |
Race Comments
| Race 1 R & R SPREADING TROT | |
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| MONO GAMBLE - broke at the start. Broke again near the 300 metres. | |
| AWESOME IMPEE - the connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Broke near the 1200 metres when leading. Driver P Wakelin advised the mare had not handled today's track conditions and she had not activated the removable deafeners. | |
| INSIST THE WIN - broke briefly near the 1100 metres. | |
| SALLY LINDENNY - broke at the start. | |
| MUSCULATURE METRO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200 metres. Trotted roughly on the final bend and throughout the run home. Held up early stages of the home straight. | |
| MARANATHA ATLAS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200 metres. Lay inwards when under pressure late in the run home. | |
| SHES SO RIGHT - broke at the start. | |
| EXCITE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200 metres. Trotted roughly in the home straight. | |
| GIRLZ N BOYZ - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200 metres. | |
| NATIVE ONEINAMILLION - shifted outwards abruptly at the start hampering outside runner. Trotted roughly in the early stages and broke after 100 metres. | |
| LUMINOSITY - hampered at the start. | |
| APPEARANCE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200 metres. Trotted roughly in the run home. | |
| Race 2 FULTON HOGAN YOUNG AT HEART GREEN MILE (MOBILE PACE) | |
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| BETTOR ROCK AGAIN - broke in the score up checking DYNAMO with a false start being declared. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver J Morrison elected to remain in his barrier position for the restart. When questioned regarding the improved performance, driver J Morrison advised the mare had benefited from a change of shoeing and gear and had been suited by the grass track today. | |
| STAR PAIGE - out of position in the score up hampering 2nd line runner with a false start being declared. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver K Butt elected to remain in her barrier position for the restart. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400 metres. | |
| EVERY OPTION - Hampered by a weakening runner near the 450 metres. | |
| BAKER CREEK - checked by a breaking runner near the 400 metres and broke briefly when being restrained. | |
| ADAM PATRON - checked by a breaking runner near the 400 metres. | |
| FUTURA EASTON - raced wide early stages. | |
| MISS FANDANGO - broke near the 400 metres checking trailing runners. The side hopple carrier came adrift prior to the horse breaking. Trainer W McEwan (agent B Orange) was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix this gear so as not to come adrift. Mr McEwan will be spoken to regarding advising who is in charge of his runner in his absence. | |
| SENORITA MARGARITA - raced wide early stages. Weakened near the 500 metres. | |
| OPAWA MACH - raced wide early stages. | |
| MELT DOWN - held up by a weakening runner near the 450 metres. | |
| FRANCO SHERBORNE - held up by a weakening runner near the 450 metres before breaking when shifting ground. Cast a shoe near the 200 metres. | |
| Race 3 GREG DONALDSON CONTRACTING LTD PACE | |
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| DUKE - began awkwardly. Hampered near the 600 metres. | |
| SHESHEARTANDSOLE - broke at the start losing all chance. | |
| OFFTHEBENCH - required a wheel change prior to the start due to having a flat tyre. Broke near the 300 metres. | |
| PEMBROOK TILLY - paced roughly racing around the first bend. Broke near the 600 metres hampering DUKE. Driver C Thornley reported that he would be recommending the mare's hopples be shortened. | |
| ROCKNTOMMY RULZ - paced roughly around the first bend. | |
| GLENLEDI BANDIT - fractious prior to the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Paced roughly over the concluding stages. Driver M Anderson reported he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled. | |
| SPARKLING ANNIE - fractious prior to the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record. Broke at the start. Broke again near the 200 metres. | |
| SOCIAL MEDIA - began awkwardly. | |
| BENBRAE - paced roughly around the first bend. Raced greenly near the 700 metres when it became awkwardly placed on the helmet of the horse in front. | |
| CHALBERG - broke at the start. | |
| Race 4 MAYFIELD TRANSPORT FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE | |
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| GOTTA PARTY DOLL - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. Driver B Weaver was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground near the 200 metres. | |
| EVER SO BETTOR - raced wide throughout. Weakened near the 600 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| HERESLOOKINGATYOU - raced wide throughout. Co-trainer N Purdon reported that the filly had to work too hard in the early and middle stages. | |
| MRS WASHINGTON - raced wide throughout. | |
| JAFFA - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| PANDA GIRL - placed in restricted room near the 200 metres. | |
| PAY ME SMART - held up late in the run home. Driver R Close reported he had to drop his foot from the sulky rest near the 800 metres when having difficulty activating gear. | |
| Race 5 RYAL BUSH FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE | |
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| MAGICAL MELLISSA - broke in the score up losing its chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| SILENT RAPTURE - driver C DeFilippi will be spoken to in the coming days for driving with his foot out of the sulky rest in the home straight. | |
| NIGHT SCHOOL - broke near the 600 metres. | |
| DELIGHTFUL TANNER - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| GLORY DAYS - paced roughly near the 700 metres. Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| CHLOE'S JOY - broke near the 1300 metres. | |
| Race 6 SNOWFED BUILDERS PACE | |
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| MR ASIA - held up middle stages of the run home. | |
| TIN ROOF BLUES - began awkwardly. | |
| NUI BA DEN - broke at the start. Contacted track markers near the 250 metres when avoiding a breaking runner. | |
| DODGETHEBULLET - broke at the start. | |
| CAESAR'S QUEST - began awkwardly. Paced roughly throughout. Broke near the 250 metres. Driver G Smith reported the gelding had failed to handle the grass track today. | |
| PINE CONE - broke briefly at the start. Held up in the early stages of the run home. | |
| TOMBELINA - raced greenly and shifted outwards passing the winning post on the first occasion. Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| SISTER'S DELIGHT - broke at the start. | |
| VICTOR TANGO - held up middle stages of the run home. | |
| BETTER FLY - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards confirmed the mare had complied with the Breaking Horse Regulations in the early stages. | |
| Race 7 CPT TRANSPORT MOBILE TROT | |
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| HENGROEN - broke near the 700 metres. | |
| BOYZ INVASION - broke shortly after the start. Stood down to complete one satisfactory trial. | |
| CHASING GREAT - broke near the 1300 metres. Proved difficult to pull up after the race and made heavy contact with the outside fence and fell . A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| DD'S SUPER STUART -raced wide early stages. Broke near the 400 metres. | |
| FLYIN MANDY - pre-race warmed. | |
| FAR FROM TRUE - raced wide early stages. Trotted roughly on the final bend. | |
| BAXTER - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| MIKEMARO - raced wide early stages. Broke near the 1200 metres. | |
| MAJESTIC CHEVRON - hampered by a breaking runner near the 700 metres. Broke near the 300 metres. | |
| SIOUX PRINCESS - raced wide early stages. | |
| Race 8 MAY BROTHERS MOBILE PACE | |
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| GLACIER COASTER - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| JOHNNY EYRE - over-raced middle stages. Driver G Smith was reminded of his obligations to actively drive his horse out fully to the line. When questioned about the disappointing performance, Driver G Smith advised the horse had worked too hard during the running. | |
| BIRD OF PARADISE - paced roughly around the first bend. Held up early stages of the run home. | |
| BOBBY T - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Cameron. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver R Cameron admitted 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 and the JCA imposed a fine of $200. | |
| SWEENEY TODD - held up early stages of the run home. | |