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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 10 July

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
N Ydgren (Chairman), N McIntyre, P Williams
Veterinarian
Dr A A Corser
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 3rd July 2020
Race 2 - HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
Trainer J Howe advised Stewards on 8 July that FAST ACE is being treated for a cold.
Race 4 - DAKINS HANDICAP TROT
Trainer D Williamson advised Stewards on 8 July that CLYDE is being treated for a virus.
Race 9 - LAMB & HAYWARD MOBILE PACE
Trainer B Hill reported there to have been no abnormalities come to light since the disappointing performance of SKIPPYS DELIGHT. He added that the gelding would now be sent for two weeks to be trained on the water walker.
NZ Metro TC - Sunday, 5th July 2020
Race 5 - NEW TRACKSIDE MENU AT ADDINGTON PACE
Trainer M Kerr advised Stewards on 7 July that MILS MCARDLE has been sent for a spell.

Summary

Swabbing
OLIVER NORTH, CHEDDAR VALLEY, BOOM, KRUG, B K SWY, SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS, BURNHAM BOY, VACATION HILL, PLUTONIUM LADY
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Nil
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1BACARDI PRIDE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 1THE ARTFUL DODGER - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 3HELLS SHADOW - Warned Mobiles
Race 9BAILEYS KNIGHT - Cleared From Unruly Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 5MOSSDALE ART - at 11.10 am
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 11/07/2020 until 14/07/2020 inclusive (4 days):
ZSA ZOE
Ineligible from 11/07/2020 until 15/07/2020 inclusive (5 days):
FLEETMASTER, DISTINGUISHED TASTE, DUASTAR, MEGAROCK, GOOD ON YA KIWI, MOSSDALE ART, ENGHIEN, FRANCO NIVEN, ONE DIRECTION
Exceptional Circumstances:
MALDITO, WOMAN IN CHARGE

Race Comments

Race 1   SPECTATORS BAR & BISTRO TROT
BACARDI PRIDE - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record.
SHIFFTY - broke at the start.
AWESOME IMPEE - trotted roughly through the final straight then broke over the concluding stages.
BELLA BUTTON - held up in the early stages of the run home.
CHAROLAIS - broke shortly after the start.
YEA YOU - broke at the start.
THANK YOU - pre-race warmed. Broke near the 1500 metres.
BUILD A BRIDGE - held up late in the run home.
BE BEE LASS - broke shortly after the start.
THE ARTFUL DODGER - broke shortly after the start. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be driven out. Placed on the unruly for standing starts at the trainer's request.
Race 2   VIEWS, BREWS & TRACKSIDE ACTION MOBILE PACE
CALYPSO ROCK - placed in restricted room leaving the final bend and raced roughly for several strides in consequence.
REINIMIN PATRON - locked sulky stays with ADMIRABLE in the early stages when easing that runner inwards. Soon after locked wheels with the three-wide LE TISSIER losing its chance. Stewards questioned drivers G Smith (REINIMIN PATRON) and R Holmes (LE TISSIER) regarding this where it was established that REINIMIN PATRON's sulky had flung outwards after releasing from the contact with ADMIRABLE and hooked the wheel of LE TISSIER which was being restrained. Stewards did not apportion blame to any individual driver but did speak with G Smith regarding making every effort to drive with care.
VINCENT VAN GONE - unsuccessfully contested the lead in the early stages with the colt over-racing thereafter. Driver G O'Reilly then shifted into the parked position near the 1000 metres with the colt racing fiercely for some distance before being taken to the front near the 700 metres. Weakened in the early stages of the run home.
LE TISSIER - locked wheels with REINIMIN PATRON after 150 metres losing considerable ground.
MIGHTY REACTOR - hampered after 200 metres losing ground as a result.
ADMIRABLE - locked wheels when being eased inwards in the early stages and was steadied. Lay inwards on the final bend when being brought wider to improve.
ROLLYARRRZ - broke after 200 metres when being restrained.
IN CHEVRON WE TRUST - hampered after 200 metres losing ground as a result.
CHRISTIAN COMMAND - hampered after 200 metres losing ground as a result.
Trainer G Dunn advised that VINCENT VAN GONE has been gelded since last racing.
Race 3   SPECTATORS - NEW MENU MOBILE PACE
MAJORCA - weakened over the final stages. When spoken to regarding the performance, driver C Thornley explained the mare had hung throughout the back straight despite his efforts then proved disappointing over the final stages.
CHEDDAR VALLEY - lay outwards just short of the finish.
HELLS SHADOW - paced roughly then broke shortly after the start. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier record.
ANNIE RICHTER - raced wide in the early stages.
FANCY - had to be steadied just short of the finish when placed in restricted room after runners either side shifted ground.
EASTWOOD ISABELLA - hampered in the early stages having to shift wider around a breaking runner. Returned to the stable with blood in its mouth with a veterinary examination confirming the mare had bitten her tongue.
Race 4   $12 BURGER & BEER SPECIAL PACE
KINGSDOWN ATOM - held up in the early stages of the run home. When spoken to regarding the gelding's improved performance, trainer M Curry advised the gelding had benefited from a return to its more preferred distance of 2000 metres.
ZAMBIA - locked wheels with KWIK SPORT in the early stages losing its chance.
MIDFREW LUISIANABEAU - broke at the start. Held up throughout the run home. Driver S McNally reported that because of this he had not released his deafeners or activated the blinds.
BELMONT BETTY - paced roughly shortly after the start and had to be steadied which hampered the trailing KWIK SPORT. Broke passing the 300 metres.
PEMBROOK TILLY - lay outwards through the final straight.
SUSIE REIGNMAKER - broke briefly shortly after the start.
TYKE - paced roughly on the bend near the 1600 metres. Weakened final stages after having to race parked throughout.
REKLAW'S JULES - raced roughly after 200 metres. Paced roughly in the early stages of the run home when under pressure.
KWIK SPORT - hampered in the early stages by BELMONT BETTY and had to be steadied with the gelding racing roughly and locking wheels with ZAMBIA in consequence.
Race 5   WIN VIP RACE NIGHT PACKAGE MOBILE PACE
WYATT WALLER - when questioned regarding the performance, driver K Newman reported that in hindsight he felt he would have been better served holding his position in the two wide line instead of shifting very wide on the final bend which his gelding had been unsuited to.
TOM MARTIN - hung inwards on the final bend and paced roughly in the home straight.
KRUG - driver B Orange reported he did not release the winner's deafeners.
EASTWOOD IDEAL - raced wide from the 900 metres.
Race 6   SPECTATORS - VENUE HIRE MOBILE TROT
SUNDONS FLYER - weakened final bend.
MATUA TANA - trotted roughly and broke at the 200 metres.
Race 7   SPECTATORS - FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS MOBILE PACE
RED ENVY - Stewards spoke with trainer R Todd regarding the performance of his filly which after trailing throughout was not able to capitalise on its economical run throughout. Mr Todd explained that he was surprised by the amount of support his horse had had since winning a trial on the 17th of June but notwithstanding this, was still disappointed with her efforts over the final stages. Stewards will follow up with Mr Todd in the coming days.
PORT ELIZABETH - raced wide early stages.
TSUNAMI - broke at the start.
CHURRASCO - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Tomlinson. Over-raced middle stages.
MATHILDA - hampered shortly after the start. Raced keenly middle stages.
Trainer R Todd advised Stewards on 14 July that RED ENVY has recovered well following its disappointing performance last week with Mr Todd adding that if possible the filly will be driven more conservatively in her upcoming engagements.
Race 8   SPECTATORS - TASTY PIZZA MOBILE PACE
TANGO TARA - paced roughly after 100 metres and had to be restrained. Held up late in the run home.
CHANGE IS GOOD - held up near the 50 metres having to shift ground inwards. Stewards questioned driver T Williams as to why he did not utilise the passing lane in the early and middle stages of the run home. Mr Williams explained that his mare had been inclined to lay outwards in the final straight and then when he did attempt to shift inwards approaching the 50 metres she had objected taking much more of an effort than Williams thought would have been required. He added that the rein pricker had been removed prior to tonight's race with this being a consequential effect.
MIKEY MAGUIRE - over-raced middle stages.
MATT DAMON - hung outwards through the final straight. Driver M Anderson reported this had limited his ability to pressure the gelding in the run to the line.
Race 9   SPECTATORS - POP-UP KITCHEN MOBILE PACE
IM A GIGOLO - when spoken to regarding the gelding's performance, co-trainer N Purdon could only advise he had been disappointed with its efforts. A post-race veterinary examination showed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with the connections in the coming days.
WILLISON - hung inwards in the run home.
BAILEYS KNIGHT - raced wide early stages. Tired from the 500 metres.
DOCTOR TIM - raced wide from the 1000 metres.
Co-Trainer C Dalgety advised Stewards on 14 July that IM A GIGOLO did not recover particularly well after its run last week and will be given a brief freshen up before resuming.
Race 10   SPECTATORS - BOOK A TABLE MOBILE TROT
AORANGI - broke at the start losing its chance.
ALADDIN SANE - weakened over the final stages after racing parked throughout.
THAT'S THE STORY - over-raced middle stages.
ALADDIN SANE has had its hocks injected since last racing on 10 July.
Race 11   SPECTATORS - BAR & BISTRO 'OPEN NOW' MOBILE PACE
MOSSDALE LOTTEE - held up for a distance passing the 500 metres.
MELODY'S MISCHIEF - tired from the 500 metres. When spoken to regarding the mare's performance, driver R May reported his mare had been unsuited to having its lead pressured during the middle stages.
CARLOS BROMAC - despite the efforts of driver J Dunn was not able to clear SOMEKINDAWONDERFUL and shift inwards to the parked position at any stage and in consequence was left to race three wide throughout.
SOMEKINDAWONDERFUL - raced wide early stages. Over-raced once pressured for the parked position by the improving CARLOS BROMAC with driver T Williams unable to sufficiently restrain to surrender that position.
A DELIGHTFUL ACT - raced wide throughout.
JIMMY CANNON - over-raced throughout. Weakened from the 400 metres then compounded from the 300 metres being distanced at the finishing line. When questioned regarding the performance, driver J Cox reported the horse had pulled too hard to be competitive.
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