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Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc at Motukarara Raceway (Grass)
Weather
Fine
Track
Dead, Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
V Munro (Chairman), N McIntyre, C Tibbs
Veterinarian
D L Williamson
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General

General
Nil

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
YURI, NOT OVER, KEY REACTOR, IDEALINGOLD, SHADY RULER, MAJESTIC ACTION, MAGICOL IDEAL, B D YASOTHON, ARIZONAWILDCAT
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 1A Clark (NIGHT WATCH)
[Rule 868(2)] - Failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures. (16 weeks).
Suspended from 30/12/2020 until 20/04/2021 inclusive.
Race 4A Lethaby (BETTOR ACHIEVER)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving causing interference. (2 days).
Suspended from 30/12/2020 until 03/01/2021 inclusive.
Fines
Race 3R Holmes (EMMA'S BOY)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip free of the rein. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 1J Versteeg (BOURBON ON THE ROCKS)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 3R Rowland (LEXI LINDENNY)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner without the notified blinds.
Race 3J Young-Grant (KEY REACTOR)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 4K Barron (STILL TRUCKIN)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 5K Dixon (LEANDER)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented runner with blinds not notified.
Race 5M Edmonds (TEDS LEGACY)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using his whip free of the rein and with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 6B Hope (CRAZY N LOVE)
[Rule 870(2)(a)] - Failed to take galloping runner clear of the field.
Race 7L McKay (IMMER BESSER)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 3LEXI LINDENNY - Warned Stands
Race 4CLASSIE WASHINGTON - Warned Mobiles
Race 4CRISTIANO BUCCINI - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 5IDEAL GRACE - Unruly Stands
Race 5TAUMATA VC - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 6FAITH NO MORE - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 6SALLY LINDENNY - Warned Stands
Race 8FLAMBOYANT - Warned Mobiles
Race 10ALREADY GONE - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 10SERIOUS MOONLITE - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 11DOFF YOUR CAP - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 11IDLE STUARTIA - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 12PROVISEUR - Warned Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 5TAUMATA VC - on vets advice at 2.30 pm
Race 7SPORT MENTAL - on vets advice at 9.44 am
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 30/12/2020 until 03/01/2021 inclusive (5 days):
JONTY KEV, NUKUMAI, PRODIGAL TROUBLE, SKIDADDLE, SPORT MENTAL, ALI LINDENNY, VALLEY STAR, IN CHEVRON WE TRUST, REGATTA

Race Comments

Race 1   THANK YOU - JIM & SUSAN WAKEFIELD TROT
NUGGET RIDGE - began awkwardly.
NIGHT WATCH - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Stewards questioned Driver A Clark about the tactics that he adopted near the 1400 metres when electing to shift three wide after losing considerable ground when breaking at the start then weakening from the 800 metres. A post race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. After hearing from Mr Clark and viewing the replays Stewards issued Mr Clark with a charge under Rule 868(2) in that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures between the 1400 and 800 metres. Mr Clark admitted the breach and after hearing submissions on penalty the JCA suspended Mr Clark's Horseman's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including the 20th April 2021.(16 weeks)
ROYAL DIEDRE - broke shortly after the start losing some ground.
BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - rein pricker removed after the filly warmed up unfavourably. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.
SILVERLININGS - briefly hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced wide in the early stages. Trotted roughly throughout the run home.
SHES SO RIGHT - the sulky wheel was struck at the 900 metres with the tyre coming off the rim.
YURI - lay inwards over the concluding stages.
READY I AM - raced keenly for a distance passing 1100 metres contacting the wheel of SHES SO RIGHT when shifting ground outwards near the 900 metres.
BOURBON ON THE ROCKS - raced wide in the early stages. Broke when negotiating the crossing near the 1800 metres. Driver J Versteeg was warned for using the whip free of the rein in the home straight.
Race 2   CANTERBURY PRINT SERVICES MOBILE PACE
HEY TONIGHT - paced roughly as the start was effected losing ground.
MALDITO - raced wide in the early stages then lay inwards when negotiating the first bend.
HURCHANA - held up near the 200 metres having to shift ground to obtain clear racing room.
TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - broke near the 200 metres.
BOMBOLLA - Driver C Thornley reported that his tyre had deflated during the running.
PERFECT CUT -raced wide in the early stages.
Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 3 January that KING ARTHUR has received treatment from a Chiropractor since last racing.
Race 3   BEN SKELTON FENCING & LANDSCAPING PACE
The track conditions were upgraded to good after Race 2.
KEY REACTOR - broke at the start. Driver J Young-Grant was warned for using the whip free of the rein in the home straight.
SENSE OF OCCASION - broke at the start then severely hampered by LEXI LINDENNY losing all chance and was retired from the event.
LEXI LINDENNY - Trainer R Rowland was warned for presenting the mare without the notified blinds. Broke at the start shifted in abruptly checking MISS BEHAVIN and SENSE OF OCCASION which was already in a break and EMMA'S BOY. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record.
ADHIKA - hung outwards leaving the final bend despite the efforts of Driver J Morrison.
WHAT THE HELL - lay outwards shortly after the start hampering EMMA'S BOY.
EMMA'S BOY - checked and broke at the start by an inside runner then hampered by an outside runner shortly after. Driver R Holmes was issued with a charge under Rule 869(2) for using his whip free of the rein in the home straight in assessing this Stewards took into account Mr Holmes record. Mr Holmes admitted the breach and after hearing submissions on penalty the JCA imposed a fine of $200.
MISS BEHAVIN - severely checked and broke at the start losing all chance.
MEGAROCK - briefly hampered by a breaking runner. Over-raced middle stages.
Race 4   ROSEDALE FARM 2021 YEARLING DRAFT MOBILE PACE
A false start was declared when CRISTIANO BUCCINI shifted outwards abruptly checking PIECE OF GOLD with Driver M Williamson being dislodged from the sulky. Driver M Williamson was checked by St John and cleared to drive. Driver B Hope elected to remain in his barrier position for the re-start.
IDEALINGOLD - paced roughly shortly after the start.
CRISTIANO BUCCINI - a warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Driver B Hope advised that he had difficulty steering the gelding at various stages throughout and will be recommending gear changes to the Trainers.
BETTOR ACHIEVER - shifted down the track near the 1500 metres checking EMMA'S GIRL which broke and lost ground. Broke shortly after losing all chance.
Driver A Lethaby admitted a breach of rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly at this stage with the JCA suspending Mrs Lethaby's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 3rd January 2021. (2 days)
JORDY - raced wide in the early stages.
CLASSIE WASHINGTON - broke when the start was effected shifting out hampering an outside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500 metres.
PHONE TAP - hampered by an inside runner and briefly breaking as a result shortly after the start. Raced wide in the early stages.
ARTS CENTRE - raced wide in the early stages.
STILL TRUCKIN - Driver K Barron was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
NUM CHALK - broke near the 350 metres. Driver P Wakelin reported that the mare was hitting a knee before breaking.
EMMA'S GIRL - checked and broke losing ground near the 1500 metres.
Race 5   ROBSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD PACE
TAUMATA VC reared and fell prior to the start making heavy contact with the track. Underwent a veterinary examination and was declared a late scratching. Stood down from racing pending a veterinary clearance.
IDEAL GRACE - fractious prior to the re-start causing a delay and was sent to the Unruly by the Starter where it will remain for future Standing Starts. Held up for clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.
TEDS LEGACY - lay outwards over the concluding stages. Driver M Edmonds warned for using his whip free of the rein and with more than a wrist flicking motion.
JENNY GUMP - fractious prior to the re-start.
A ROCKNROLL STAR - broke at the start. Raced wide in the early stages.
KALLIANASSA - broke at the start losing some ground. Weakened from the 800 metres. A post race veterinary examination failed to detect any obvious abnormalities.
LEANDER - Trainer K Dixon was warned for presenting his gelding with blinds not notified. Broke at the start and then broke again after 200 metres and was eventually retired from the event.
Race 6   PETER SMITH TROT
SUNNY VALLEY - over-raced middle stages.
SALLY LINDENNY - broke at the start with a warning placed on the mare's barrier record. Broke again near the 400 metres.
CRAZY N LOVE - broke near the 900 metres. Driver B Hope was warned and advised that he must take his horse wider on the track clear of runners when in a break.
RUSTY I AM - weakened final bend.
FAITH NO MORE - broke near the 1100 metres. A final warning was placed on the mare's racing record.
KOWHAI SUNDOWN - Driver S Ottley reported that the deafeners had failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled.
Race 7   DAKINS GROUP JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
SILVER LADY - held up final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
SUDAMAN - raced wide in the early stages.
MAD LU LI - the connections advised that the mare was in season. Attempted to improve wide from the 600 metres. When questioned regarding the performance Junior driver S Tomlinson advised that the mare is best saved for one run and wasn't suited to today's tempo.
SISTER'S DELIGHT - placed in restricted room near the 450 metres having to be momentarily steadied.
KUSANOVA - raced wide in the early stages.
IMMER BESSER - Junior driver L McKay was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
IDEALINDREAMS - raced four wide in the early stages.
Race 8   CRATE & BARREL LEESTON MOBILE PACE
MAGICOL IDEAL - Driver J Dunn was shown the films and reminded of his obligations to drive his horses out fully to the finishing line.
STAVROS THE TERROR - broke in the score up however was in position at the start.
SENORITA MARGARITA - lay outwards in the score up.
FLAMBOYANT - broke briefly as the start was effected with a warning placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
HELLS SHADOW - broke near the 1450 metres when driver R Close released the hopple shorteners as a result shortly after broke a connecting strap when in a gallop, the mare was retired from the event. The gear was inspected by Stewards and found to be in a previous satisfactory condition.
DALLAS GRIMES - raced wide in the early stages.
BETSTARS BLUE JEAN - raced wide in the early stages.
FUN IN THE DARK - slow coming out of the pre-race circle and was slightly out of position at the start.
SAGINAW - held up in the middle stages of the home straight for clear racing room.
VINCENT VAN GONE - raced wide from the 1400 metres.
Race 9   PAUL RENWICK JOINERY LTD MOTUKARARA XMAS CUP (HCP PACE)
CLIVE - broke at the start losing some ground. Weakened from the 600 metres.
NO NUKES SKIPPER - over-raced middle stages. Held up middle stages of the home straight.
LAVER - raced wide in the early stages.
Race 10   AGRICULTURAL MECHANICAL SERVICES MOBILE PACE
CORRAVALLY STAR - raced wide in the early stages.
SERIOUS MOONLITE - hung outwards shortly after the start locking wheels with JOHN JAMES PRESTON resulting in both horses having to be pulled up and retired from the event. Trainer A Stuart advised that the horse will be gelded. The colt was stood down by Stewards to trial on one occasion.
JOHN JAMES PRESTON - locked wheels with SERIOUS MOONLITE shortly after the start losing all chance.
MOSSDALE ART - the connections advised that the mare will be racing in foal.
Race 11   FILL.CO.NZ - FUEL ON DEMAND HANDICAP TROT
The start was delayed due to IDLE STUARTIA requiring a replacement sulky.
TAKE AFTER ME - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
ARRAN CHIEF - Driver A Faulks was spoken to advisedly for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
B D YASOTHON - broke briefly racing around the first bend.
MONRIKA - broke at the start. Over-raced near the 1500 metres for a distance.
SUN SWINGER - trainer advised the mare has been served.
SIOUX PRINCESS - back slightly from its Unruly position. Broke at the start losing considerable ground.
BOYZ INVASION - back slightly from its Unruly position.
GLOBE TREKKER - held up for clear racing room middle stages in the home straight.
DOFF YOUR CAP was found to be lame on return to the stable area and was treated by the on course veterinarian. The connections were advised a vet certificate was required prior to racing next.
Race 12   NEXT RACE DAY 24 JANUARY 2021 PACE
SPANNA - held up leaving final bend.
MONGOLIAN MARSHAL - raced wide in the early stages before reaching a parked position passing the 1450 metres then reaching the lead near the 1200 metres. Weakened final bend.
TO RI CAITLIN - broke at the start. Broke again near the 600 metres.
BONNIE BOY - began awkwardly.
PROVISEUR - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record.
ARIZONAWILDCAT - rein pricker was removed after the gelding warmed up unfavourably.
CLASSY KID - driver A Lethaby will be spoken in the coming days regarding her whip use.