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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 25 September

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Thursday, 17th September 2020
Race 9 - NEVELE R STUD MOBILE TROT
Trainer J Howe advised Stewards on 24 September that DIDJABRINGTHEBEERS has recovered well following its performance at Addington last week with Mr Howe being of the opinion that the gelding wasn't suited to the pace of the early and middle sections of the race.
Race 10 - THE BOX SEAT RETURNS WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER PACE
Driver R May (ASHES TO ASHES) was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for driving with his foot out of the sulky footrest for a distance in the home straight.

Summary

Swabbing
WANNA PLAY WITH ME, LA ROSA, LEAF STRIDE, MAGICAL MALI, THE BLOSS, FIRE FOX, BELMONT MAJOR, JAY TEE TYRON, DOFF YOUR CAP, BUNDORAN
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 2B Butt (MANHATTAN)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted (3 days).
Suspended from 03/10/2020 until 11/10/2020 inclusive.
Race 3M Williamson (LEAF STRIDE)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted (3 days). .
Suspended from 03/10/2020 until 09/10/2020 inclusive.
Fines
Race 9J Dunn (MAJESTIC CHEVRON)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200.
Race 9A Faulks (ARRAN CHIEF)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200.
Warnings
Nil
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1FANNY HILL - Warned Mobiles
Race 1GIRLS LET LOOSE - Warned Mobiles
Race 5INSIST THE WIN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6KHAL DROGO - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 7A BETTOR ACT - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 8SPELLBOUND - Warned Racing Manners
Race 10ARDEN'S ACE - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 7A BETTOR ACT - at 12.10 pm on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 26/09/2020 until 30/09/2020 inclusive (5 days):
ORLANDO MAGIC, SIMPLY SHAZ, LA REINA DEL SUR, ROYAL PRIDE, A BETTOR ACT, FOLKLORE, DONT LIE TO ME
Exceptional Circumstances:
VALYNDA

Race Comments

Race 1   CLARKSON SIGNS - ILLUMINATED & 3D SIGNAGE MOBILE TROT
LUMINOSITY - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
CRAZY N LOVE - broke racing into the first bend losing considerable ground. Weakened at the 700 metres. Broke again near the 250 metres.
WANNA PLAY WITH ME - driver T Williams reported he did not release the deafeners due to having the field covered.
GIRLS LET LOOSE - out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record.
FANNY HILL - broke in the score up losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record.
ZSA ZOE - weakened leaving the final bend and hung inwards striking pylons.
SHE'S ALLTHE CRAZE - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Gave ground near the 300 metres.
SIOUX PRINCESS - trotted roughly in the score up and was back from the unruly position at the start.
Race 2   CLARKSON SIGNS - COMPLETE SIGNAGE SOLUTIONS MOBILE PACE
HOT N GOLD - over-raced through the middle stages.
LIFES A BEACH - paced roughly rounding the final bend.
MANHATTAN - driver B Butt admitted using his whip on more occasions than permitted and his licence was suspended by the JCA from the conclusion of racing on 2 October up to and including 11 October 2020 (3 days).
WITH GRACE - raced wide early and middle stages. Over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover passing the 1000 metres. Weakened near the 350 metres and lay inwards crowding an inside runner.
SHANIKA - raced wide in the early stages.
ENDLESS DREAMS - briefly hampered near the 350 metres by an outside runner which lay inwards.
BIZZIE LOU - paced roughly final bend.
LA ROSA - raced wide through the middle stages until near the 900 metres when taken forward to race outside the leader. Driver M Jones reported he did not activate the sliding blinds on his filly.
DELIGHTFUL FLAME - weakened near the 600 metres.
Race 3   HARAS des TROTTEURS SIRES' STAKES PRELUDE (MOBILE TROT)
TIME UP THE HILL - unable to gain clear racing room throughout the final straight. Driver K Barron reported the deafeners were not released. Stewards questioned driver K Barron regarding the reasoning behind him not making an attempt to shift down the track in the run home and improve next to the pylons where sufficient space presented. Mr Barron explained that leaving the final bend he expected the passing lane to be utilised by LEAF STRIDE and so had committed to an outside run. He said this run did not eventuate due to runners ahead laying outwards which had created racing room on the inside however he had by that time become established outside of the wheel of LEAF STRIDE. He added that this would have required him to restrain his runner and attempt to shift ground which he felt may have been detrimental to his chances. His comments were accepted by the Stewards.
ADITI - the boring pole was removed prior to the start after the filly warmed up unfavourably.
FRANCO JORIK - hung outwards through the early stages. Broke racing into the first bend losing considerable ground. Stewards questioned R May regarding the manner that he drove at this time as to why he did not shift down to the pylons and establish himself in the trail following LEAF STRIDE which permitted TIME UP THE HILL to improve on his inside and into that position. Mr May explained his runner had been laying outwards at this time and so despite his desire to shift down was reluctant to correct his young trotter, which broke soon after. His comments were accepted.
LEAF STRIDE - driver M Williamson defended a charge under Rule 869(2) alleging he used his whip on more occasions than permitted. After viewing the films and hearing evidence, the JCA found the charge proved and Mr Williamson's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 2 October up to and including 9 October 2020 (3 days).
SON OF PATRICK - raced wide from the 700 metres.
EUROKASH - broke racing into the first bend losing its chance.
OUTAMYWAY - trotted roughly late in the score up and was back slightly at the start. Lay inwards throughout the running.
Race 4   GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS LTD FUTURITY PRELUDE (MOBILE PACE)
SOVIET STAR - lay inwards in the early stages of the run home when being shifted wider on the track to obtain clear racing room.
SCOTLYNN BEACH BOY - paced roughly shortly after the start and had to be steadied.
MAJOR MAC - held up leaving the final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
CALYPSO ROCK - driver B Butt was reminded of his obligations to ensure he drives his runner out to the end of the race.
BOOM - raced wide without cover from the 700 metres.
REINIMIN PATRON - over-raced during the middle stages.
JAWBREAKER(AUS) - raced wide from the 700 metres and had to be shifted six wide on the final bend to improve. When spoken to regarding the performance, driver M Williamson reported that he was disappointed with the effort and felt the horse had failed to see out the 2600 metre distance.
Race 5   CLARKSON SIGNS - TRADITIONALLY CRAFTED SIGNS TROT
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - when spoken to regarding the performance, driver T Williams advised the race had not been run to suit as the mare races better with a sit and it was the intention to drive the horse in this manner if possible.
ONE OVER DOVER - lay inwards and raced keenly around the final bend. Broke approaching the 50 metres.
TAKE AFTER ME - trotted roughly on occasions throughout.
JERRY GARCIA - raced wide in the early stages. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
UNIQUE MARSHALL - raced wide in the early stages.
INSIST THE WIN - broke near the 2100 metres and lost considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record. Weakened final bend.
BLINK N BONES - lay inwards and struck pylons on the final bend. Held up early stages of the run home.
CHIEF OF STAFF - broke for a short distance after 150 metres. Held up leaving the final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
MADAM SASS - broke at the 2300 metres.
Race 6   CLARKSON SIGNS - DIGITALLY PRINTED SIGNS MOBILE PACE
SNEAK A PEEK - hung inwards throughout.
ATOMIC TRAVELLER - paced roughly final bend and in the home straight.
KHAL DROGO - hung inwards in the early stages of the run home and paced roughly for a short distance. Stewards questioned driver R Holmes regarding the tactics he adopted near the 700 metres when improving to the inside of ATOMIC TRAVELLER which was established in the two wide line. Mr Holmes explained that his intention had been to shift outwards from the peg line to follow ATOMIC TRAVELLER however his gelding had over-raced and despite his efforts had improved its position between runners. After considering his explanation Stewards took the matter no further other than to remind Mr Holmes of his obligations when placed in similar circumstances in future. Returned to the stables lame following the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a pedal bone injury. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance.
FIRE FOX - driver J Dunn reported he did not release the deafeners due to having the field covered.
Race 7   CLARKSON SIGNS - VEHICLE WRAPS & SIGNAGE HANDICAP PACE
TYRON'S BIT OF LEMON - broke at the start and lost considerable ground.
THE MAROON MARAUDER - tangled away. Paced roughly from the 500 metres losing ground on the final bend.
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE - broke briefly at the start and got back as a result.
A BETTOR ACT - late scratching on veterinary advice at 12.10pm. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance.
WARLOCH - had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early stages of the run home as a result of the gelding being inclined to lay inwards.
Race 8   PLUMBING WORLD MOBILE PACE
SUGAR LOAF - checked and broke approaching the 1000 metres losing its chance.
ONLY IN AMERICA - checked approaching the 1000 metres.
SPELLBOUND - over-raced middle stages. Raced roughly approaching the 1000 metres and broke shifting wider on the track checking trailing runners. A warning was placed on the mare's racing record. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
SANTANNA MACH - over-raced middle stages. Driver J Curtin reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.
ESPECIAL - checked approaching the 1000 metres.
INVALUABLE - hung inwards rounding the final bend and paced roughly.
CHEEZEL - checked approaching the 1000 metres.
TOM MARTIN - over-raced middle stages. Checked approaching the 1000 metres.
Race 9   CLARKSON SIGNS - IN HOUSE GRAPHIC DESIGN HANDICAP TROT
THAT'S THE STORY - trotted roughly throughout the run home.
JUSTAMOLLYARCHER - broke at the start and lost considerable ground. Over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 1000 metres. Weakened final bend.
DOFF YOUR CAP - lay outwards throughout the run home.
MAJESTIC CHEVRON - trotted roughly final bend. Driver J Dunn admitted using his whip on more occasions than permitted and was fined $200 by the JCA.
NAVARA - broke after 50 metres and lost its chance.
ARRAN CHIEF - driver A Faulks admitted using his whip on more occasions than permitted and was fined $200 by the JCA.
MADELEINE STOWE - raced wide in the early stages.
Race 10   CLARKSON SIGNS - FOR ALL YOUR COMMERICAL SIGNAGE MOB PACE
SWEENEY TODD - over-raced middle stages.
GUIDO DA SIENA - raced wide until being taken forward to race outside the leader at the 1200 metres.
UNDER WRAPS - raced wide early stages.
BUNDORAN - over-raced middle stages.
ARDEN'S ACE - fractious coming out of the pre-race circle losing ground and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
MIGHTY REACTOR - hung inwards and paced roughly in the home straight.
ANAMAJOR - raced wide in the early and middle stages.
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