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Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc

Thursday, 27 May

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc at Forbury Park
Weather
Overcast
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
R Haley (Chairman), N Ydgren, V Munro
Veterinarian
Dr P J Gillespie
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General

General
Nil

Supplementary

Invercargill HRC - Saturday, 22nd May 2021
Race 3 - WAXY'S IRISH PUB FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Trainer N Williamson advised Stewards on 27 May that AH MACH has recovered well following its performance at Ascot Park on Saturday and is of the opinion that the mare may have choked down in the running. Mr Williamson added that AH MACH will return to workouts prior to resuming.
Race 8 - RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT HANDICAP TROT
Trainer G Orr advised Stewards on 24 May that NOTTINGHAM K TWO has recovered well following its run at Ascot Park on Saturday and will continue with its current preparation.

Summary

Swabbing
SHES SO RIGHT, BETA THAN LOVE, DARE TO DEFY, MIGHTY REACTOR, MR OLYMPUS, COOPERS HAWK, MAJOR PUNTER, AMERICAN MAC
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Nil
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1KIWI HEIR - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 6BOARDING CALL - Unruly Mobiles
Race 8JODY DIREEN - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 10WOLFENSTEIN - Warned Performance
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 1KIWI HEIR - at 9.15am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 28/05/2021 until 01/06/2021 inclusive (5 days):
KIWI HEIR, HELEN OF TROY, CLIFTON TACTIC, SCOTLYNN BEACH BOY, VIN SCULLY

Race Comments

Race 1   BEAST & AMPS 2020 DIHL CHAMPS TROT
MYSHOUT - the rein pricker was removed from the mare after warming up unfavourably. Trotted roughly when passing the 800 metres losing some ground.
RANDOM SPUR - broke passing the 2300 metres losing ground and settling near the rear.
MY HOPE - galloped and paced through the early stages losing considerable ground. The all clear was delayed until it was established the mare had not been in the incorrect gait for 150 metres.
BELISMA - trotted roughly for a distance in the early stages and got back as a result. Over-raced in the middle stages. Trotted roughly throughout the run home and was unable to be fully driven out.
GENTLE MAC - broke at the start losing all chance.
Race 2   CALTEX DUNEDIN CITY NORTH MOBILE PACE
SOUTHERN STARR - Driver B Williamson was spoken to regarding his whip action over the concluding stages.
MALDITO - over-raced in the score up and at various stages throughout.
BATTLE AXE - raced wide early stages.
Race 3   THE BLUE ARMY AT FORBURY MOBILE PACE
ARLO MAGUIRE - Junior Driver M Hurrell reported that the gelding had lay out throughout and he would be recommending gear changes to the connections.
ANNETTE - lay in final bend dislodging a track marker.
MORRISSEY - raced wide early stages. Weakened final bend. Junior Driver J Morrison reported that the gelding had over-raced throughout.
STILTON LORD - weakened final bend.
Race 4   GLENBROOK PARK STANDARDBREDS MOBILE PACE
MIGHTY REACTOR - paced roughly over the concluding stages.
TAD LINCOLN - raced wide early stages.
ZIRCON LASS - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend and in the early stages of the run home. Driver B Barclay reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to experiencing some issues steering the mare.
PLAYBOY PRINCE - raced wide early stages.
AUCHTERCAIRN - trainer M Purvis advised it was his intention to have blood tests taken in the coming days after feeling the horse may be suffering from muscle tie up. Stewards will follow up with the connections in the coming days.
FRANCO JUNE - raced three wide without cover from the 900 metres before being forced four wide from the 700 metres. weakened final bend.
Trainer M Purvis advised Stewards on 28 May that blood tests taken from AUCHTERCAIRN following its disappointing performance at Forbury Park last night revealed no abnormalities with the mare being sent for a brief spell.
Race 5   SOUTHERN MOTOR GROUP MOBILE TROT
CUDDLY TROUBLE - over-raced middle stages.
PAT THE MONKEY - trotted roughly in the early stages.
GLOBAL FLIGHT - broke briefly racing into the first bend.
MAJESTIC ROLLON - held up for clear racing room until late in the run home. Driver A Cameron was spoken to advisedly for the manner in which she shifted ground outwards near the 650 metres which caused some crowding to MISS JESSICA. When spoken to regarding the improved performance of the mare stable representative R Jenkins advised that she had worked well leading into tonight's race and this field represented, what he considered to be, a considerable drop in the calibre of recent opposition.
MISS JESSICA - briefly crowded for a short distance near the 650 metres having to be steadied. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer/Driver T Robertson explained that the mare had always performed well on this track and had also derived benefit from the addition of a more effective anti-choke device.
LA REINA DEL SUR - raced wide early stages. When spoken to regarding the filly's performance Driver M Williamson explained that he felt she had been unsuited to having to work hard in the early stages in an attempt to find the front. Co-Trainer G Anderson advised that despite racing wide he had been disappointed with her efforts. He added that he intended to have blood tests taken in the coming days and have his filly driven with a sit in upcoming starts where circumstances permit.
THE PEAKY BLINDER - broke briefly shortly after the start. Raced wide early stages. Forced to race wider on the track passing the 900 metres. Weakened near the 400 metres.
SVELT - weakened near the 500 metres and lay in striking track markers.
COUNT EYRE - over-raced near the 1200 metres and became awkwardly positioned close to the sulky of CUDDLY TROUBLE resulting in the gelding occupying the passing lane for a short distance. Driver R Allen will be spoken to regarding the manner he drove in the final straight.
MR OLYMPUS - when spoken to regarding the improved performance Co-Trainer/Driver M Shirley advised that the horse had gradually trotted better in each of its three starts since joining his stable and he felt had derived considerable benefit from its last start.
RUBY SEDDON - trotted roughly in the early stages of the run home and then broke when Driver O Kite released the deafeners.
Trainer T Robertson advised that MISS JESSICA will undergo a wind operation in the coming days prior to racing next.
Stewards spoke with Driver R Allen (COUNT EYRE) regarding the manner he drove inside the final 400 metres. Mr Allen explained that the gelding had broken in recent starts on the final bend and for this reason he was reluctant to place his runner under any significant pressure. Mr Allen added that the horse continued to trot roughly in the home straight and was obliged to steady the horse to maintain its gait. Stewards noted Mr Allen's comments.
Race 6   EDINBURGH REALTY LTD JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
COOPERS HAWK - weakened after racing parked throughout. The connections reported that they suspected the gelding may have suffered from muscle tie up. Trainer M Purvis advised that he would have blood tests taken in the coming days. Stewards will follow up in the coming days regarding the horse's recovery.
BOARDING CALL - broke as the start was effected losing all chance with the mare placed on the unruly for its future mobile starts.
Trainer M Purvis advised Stewards on 28 May that blood tests taken from COOPERS HAWK following its disappointing performance at Forbury Park last night revealed that the gelding is suffering from a virus which is now being treated.
Race 7   VETEQUINE OTAGO HANDICAP PACE
WOLF WEST - broke briefly at the start.
WHATA RAZZLE DAZZLE - driver M Hurrell was spoken to for the manner he used his whip early in the run home.
SANTANNA MACH - over-raced middle stages.
Race 8   CLEARWATER CIVIL LTD MOBILE PACE
ESPECIAL - held up final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
SMOKIN ANNIE - over-raced middle stages.
KAGEE VC - paced roughly rounding the final bend.
MAJOR PUNTER - Driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
FRANCO HUNTINGTON - raced three wide without cover from the 900 metres.
Race 9   POWER FARMING OTAGO HANDICAP TROT
CODY BANNER - broke after 100 metres losing all chance.
MAUDARCHY - over-raced middle stages. Raced three wide without cover from the 950 metres.
CABELLA NOIR - weakened from the 600 metres with a post-race Veterinary examination revealing no obvious abnormalities.
ZONED SCARLETT - over-raced throughout.
STEVE - Driver B Orange reported the mare over-raced throughout.
TOLKIEN - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
Race 10   BAYER / ADVANCE AGRICULTURE MOBILE PACE
ALEXY - weakened final bend. Driver D O'Connell was spoken to regarding his whip use when out of contention.
WOLFENSTEIN - weakened from the 600 metres. When spoken to regarding the performance of the gelding, Driver M Williamson could offer no explanation but said it was his intention to send the horse for a spell. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. A warning was placed on the gelding's performance record.
AMERICAN MAC - when spoken to regarding the improved performance, trainer S Breen advised that the gelding loves the track with all 5 wins being here and had been working well in the lead up to tonight's fixture and had also received a favourable draw for its start.
FOUR STARZZZ SHIRAZ - briefly locked stays approaching the 600 metres.
ULTIMATE SASSENACH - over-raced when being restrained in the early stages.
PETE'S DASH - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
CHANGEAROUND - raced wide from the 800 metres.
JENABELLA - raced wide from the 700 metres. Briefly locked stays approaching the 600 metres and had to be steadied.
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