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Wairio Trotting Club Inc

Saturday, 21 December

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Wairio Trotting Club Inc at Central Southland Raceway
Weather
Overcast
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
V Munro (Chairman), S Renault, P Williams
Veterinarian
Dr A Wezenbeek
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out at today's meeting.

Supplementary

Invercargill HRC - Friday, 22nd November 2019
Race 8 - SOUTHLAND EXPRESS NUGGET FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
Trainer B Gray advised the Stewards on 19 December that following its last race day start RONNIE PICKERING has had its hocks injected.
Winton HRC - Sunday, 15th December 2019
Race 4 - MACCA LODGE MOBILE PACE
Trainer B Gray advised Stewards on 18 December that DIANNE LORENA will no longer race from his stable.

Summary

Swabbing
TOUCHE, YOSSI, ALLABOUTJOY, HUMBLE LADD, DANGEROUS, MAIDONTHEBEACH, STINGRAY TARA, VINTAGE CHEDDAR, CRACKER HILL, BURNHAM BOY
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 2J Hay (YOSSI)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip more than permitted. Fined $200.
Race 5C Lee (MYRCELLA)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip more than permitted. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 2R May (ITZ ALLDOWN TO LUCK)
[Rule 869(4) & 869(6)(b)(c)] - Push Out 1800 metres.
Race 5A Kyle (MAN I'M GOOD)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Placed inside runner in restricted room first bend.
Race 6K Tomlinson (GABBY'S STAR)
[Rule 869(4) & 869(6)(b)(c)] - Push Out 1200 metres.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 5BLACK OPS - Veterinary Clearance Required (Scope Required)
Race 6NIRVANA BEACH - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6VINTAGE BEACH - Warned Mobiles
Race 7VIGOROSO - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 22/12/2019 until 26/12/2019 inclusive (5 days):
ELLZ ANGEL, MAYA ANGELOU, RONNIE PICKERING, MACH'S BACK, COUNT EYRE, SAGE TROUBLE, TAIRLAW TOLL

Race Comments

Race 1   TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD MOBILE PACE
DON'T NEED AN EXCUSE - held up rounding the final bend.
BUB'S VC - raced wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear to obtain cover.
TOUCHE - lay outwards entering the home straight being immediately corrected by driver B Orange.
GLENLEDI CAPTAIN - briefly hampered by TOUCHE entering the home straight.
Race 2   SOUTHLAND VEHICLE SALES LTD MOBILE PACE
RAKSJAMESON - held up for clear racing room late in the run home.
ALACRITY LASS - weakened rounding the final bend.
I HAD A DREAM - briefly forced to race wider on the track passing the 1800 metres. Weakened rounding the final bend.
ITZ ALLDOWN TO LUCK - over-raced in the early stages. Shifted out passing the 1800 metres forcing I HAD A DREAM to briefly race wider on the track. Driver R May was issued with a warning. Lay outwards leaving the final bend when under pressure. Driver R May reported the gelding had locked on the inside rein throughout causing him considerable difficulty and this had taken its toll over the concluding stages.
YOSSI - over-raced passing the 1200 metres. Lay inwards throughout the home straight. Driver J Hay 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 with the JCA imposing a fine of $200.
Race 3   MACCA LODGE FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
BRING BACK LEAH - held up for racing room rounding the final bend.
ALLABOUTJOY - trainer N Williamson advised the mare would be racing in season.
THE OPTIMIST - held up for racing room rounding the final bend. Had to be steadied late in the run home when placed in tight quarters.
RAKARIPPA - raced wide in the early stages.
RAKANELLIE - over-raced through the middle stages.
SUNSET RED - hung outwards late in the score-up.
Race 4   ALAN BLACKLER MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
GAZZA GALLEON - broke at the start.
CHINESE WHISPER - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
REBEL KIBBYBONES - held up rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
SUPER FAST PAT - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
DIPENDRA - lay inwards in the initial stages of the home straight when under pressure.
WHATWILLBEEWILLBEE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Driver J Cox reported the gelding cast a shoe near the 500 metres.
KING CASSIDY - trotted roughly on various occasions during the running.
Race 5   WILLY'S FLOORING LTD MOBILE PACE
WOODLEA SHAWN - when questioned regarding the performance driver M Jones could offer no tangible explanation and expressed surprise at the gelding's favouritism. Held up rounding the final bend.
MAN I'M GOOD - shifted inwards racing into the first bend placing NIGHTMARCH in restricted room. Driver A Kyle was issued with a warning. Held up rounding the final bend.
MYRCELLA - driver C Lee 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 with the JCA imposing a fine of $200.
DREAMINSOVER - held up rounding the final bend.
LADY'S LASS - raced wide in the early stages.
BLACK OPS - hung inwards passing the 1600 metres. Over-raced near the 1300 metres. Reported by driver A Beck to have made abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed a possible displacement of the soft palate. Connections were advised the gelding was stood down pending a Veterinary clearance including a clear endoscopic examination post strenuous exercise, prior to racing next.
SHINDAL - over-raced when being restrained to take cover in the early stages.
NIGHTMARCH - briefly placed in restricted room racing into the first bend. Held up late in the run home.
TETRICK - held up rounding the final bend.
DALNESS ARIZONA - held up rounding the final bend.
DANGEROUS - when questioned regarding the improved performance caretaker trainer C Faithful advised the horse had drawn benefit from a change in environment, the addition of blinds and had performed well at a recent workout.
Race 6   HIGHWAY SERVICES LTD MOBILE PACE
TARTAN TRILOGY - trainer reported the gelding to have lost a racing plate during the running.
DONEGAL GILBERT - driver R May reported he had sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.
TACT EZE - held up rounding the final bend.
VINTAGE BEACH - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide from the 500 metres. Over-raced on various occasions during the running. When spoken to regarding the performance driver B Orange could offer no tangible explanation. Co-trainer M Robertson reported the gelding to be showing signs of muscle tie-up. Stewards will follow up with the connections in the coming days.
NIRVANA BEACH - briefly forced four-wide passing the 1100 metres then hung inwards contacting the back legs of ALLANDALE. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Hung inwards leaving the final bend and in the early stages of the home straight. Co-trainer M Jones advised he would be making gear changes prior to NIRVANA BEACH racing next.
MELTON MAFIA - paced roughly in the early stages.
GABBY'S STAR - shifted out passing the 1200 metres forcing NIRVANA BEACH to race wider on the track. Driver K Tomlinson was issued with a warning.
BETTORS HIGHLIGHT - held up rounding the final bend.
IWANADANCEWITSUMBODY - over-raced and hung outwards on various occasions during the running. Held up rounding the final bend.
ALEXY - over-raced in the middle stages. Held up rounding the final bend.
ALLANDALE - raced wide in the early stages. Over-raced when placed in restricted room passing the 1000 metres then broke when contacted by NIRVANA BEACH, with a hopple connecting strap breaking and the gelding being retired from the event. The gear was inspected and found to be in previous good condition.
LITE PERCUSSION - raced wide in the early stages until reaching the parked position passing the 1700 metres. Driver K Barclay reported she had sustained a punctured sulky tyre passing the 1300 metres.
Race 7   WINTON NIGHT 'N DAY FOODSTORE JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
MAGNETIC WATCH - weakened rounding the final bend.
TOBY O'GARA - out of position at the start. Trainer/driver C Faithful reported the gelding to have lost a racing plate shortly after the start.
STINGRAY TARA - raced wide in the early stages. Lay inwards late in the home straight.
CALICO HILL - out of position at the start. Held up rounding the final bend.
VIGOROSO - broke in the score-up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Race 8   OTAUTAU 4 SQUARE SUPERMARKET WAIRIO CUP (HCP PACE)
IKNOW - broke briefly at the start. Weakened significantly from the 350 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance of the gelding driver J Hay expressed disappointment however could offer no tangible explanation. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with trainer J Hay in the coming days.
NOTA BENE DENARIO - broke briefly at the start. Held up rounding the final bend. Hung outwards entering the home straight with the gelding being reluctant to shift into the Passing Lane for a run.
KILOWATT KID - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
Race 9   MCNEILL'S POULTRY FARM LTD GOLD CHIP FINAL (HCP TROT)
MISS JESSICA - broke shortly after the start.
SOUTH PARK - broke at the start losing all chance.
GALLEONS FUTURE - broke passing the 1000 metres losing some ground. Driver S Ottley reported that the gelding had hung throughout causing her some difficulty.
ROBO TROUBLE - broke briefly at the start.
ONLY ONE WAY - hung inwards rounding the bends throughout, contacting track markers on occasion.
CRACKER HILL - Junior Driver K Tomlinson reported she did not activate the deafeners due to having the field covered.
DREAM OF PAT - broke shortly after the start.
SUNNIVUE PHILEAH - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
LADY ZARA - hung inwards entering the final bend and weakened thereafter.
SEKKIE MONKEY - broke rounding the first bend.
Race 10   RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT LTD MOBILE PACE
FIREFOREFIDDLE - paced roughly rounding the final bend. Weakened from the 400 metres.
BURNHAM BOY - weakened rounding the final bend.
SMOKE N REACTOR - weakened from the 400 metres.
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