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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 28 May

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Overcast
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (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, 14th May 2021
Race 10 - SPECTATORS NOW OPEN SUNDAYS! HANDICAP TROT
Driver J Hay (REBEL KIBBYBONES) was spoken to advisedly for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the home straight.
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 21st May 2021
Race 1 - WELCOME TO 'SILVERMOON LADIES' NIGHT' MOBILE PACE
Trainer K Barron advised Stewards on 28 May that CHAL PATCH has been treated for a respiratory infection since its last start and been sent for a spell.
Race 9 - LANSON CHAMPAGNE MOBILE PACE
Trainer K Barron advised Stewards on 28 May that both TEAGAN BANNER and BETTOR GRUNTER have been treated for a respiratory infection following this race and sent for a spell.
Rangiora HRC - Sunday, 23rd May 2021
Race 7 - STABLE TO STIRRUP TRUST MOBILE PACE
Trainer T Yesberg advised Stewards on 25 May that subsequent to its performance at Rangiora last Sunday REINIMIN PATRON was found to be suffering from a virus which is now being treated.
Forbury Park TC - Thursday, 27th May 2021
Race 4 - GLENBROOK PARK STANDARDBREDS MOBILE PACE
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 6 - EDINBURGH REALTY LTD JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
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.

Summary

Swabbing
SODS LAW, STORM, SCELTA UNO, SIOUX PRINCESS, TOWN ECHO, QUEENOFDANCE, FRANCO NORTON, VALLEY STAR, ALTA SENSATION
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 3A Cameron (TOMBELINA)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (3 days).
Suspended from 04/06/2021 until 13/06/2021 inclusive.
Race 7R Anderson (SLIP THE HUNDY)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip in a continuous manner and with more than a wrist flicking motion (5 days).
Suspended from 29/05/2021 until 20/06/2021 inclusive.
Fines
Race 4B Butt (WITH ICE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. Fined $500.
Warnings
Race 2M House (CHASE THE HAT TRICK)
[Rule Programming Conditions Regs 15] - Late to present runner on course.
Race 2D White (KISS THE GIRLS)
[Rule 869(3)(f)] - Manner drove when attempting to straighten runner.
Race 2D White (KISS THE GIRLS)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 3K Newman (TERRIER)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Break up use of the whip with alternative actions.
Race 3S Thornley (DREAMINSOVER)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground crowding inside runners first bend.
Race 4S McNally (ROGIE FALLS)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 5K Cameron (ELO LOUISE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 6T Chmiel (CHAMPAGNEANDWINE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 7K Barron (STILL TRUCKIN)
[Rule 857(7)(b)] - Late to arrive at the start area.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1SUGARINSPICE - Warned Stands
Race 2HEZA SPORT - Warned Mobiles
Race 2SAGINAW - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 3INSARCHATWIST - Unruly Stands
Race 6IVANA LEGACY - Warned Stands - Caused False Start
Race 7STAFFORD - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 3RUBY'S A DELIGHT - 213(1)(j) - Denied a fair start and declared a non runner
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 29/05/2021 until 02/06/2021 inclusive (5 days):
BEACH BALL, HIRANYA, HUTASA, SUGAR ME, MIDNIGHT ASSASSIN
Exceptional Circumstances:
CLASSEY ROBIN

Race Comments

Race 1   HYDROFLOW TROT
SUGARINSPICE - fractious prior to the start and charged the barrier strand despite the efforts of driver R Holmes causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Held up early stages of the run home.
ONE TWO MENNY - began awkwardly. Over-raced early and middle stages.
SALLY LINDENNY - slow to begin.
YURI - broke at the start losing all chance.
SODS LAW - improved four wide from the 800 metres.
KOWHAI SUNDOWN - trotted roughly in the home straight.
Race 2   UNIVERSAL PLUMBING MOBILE PACE
A DELIGHTFUL ACT - held up leaving the final bend.
HEZA SPORT - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C DeFilippi. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay inwards throughout the run home.
MISS MUCHO - held up leaving the final bend.
SAGINAW - the required veterinary clearance was received. Over-raced middle stages.
A TASTE OF HONEY - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
STORM - broke briefly in the score up however recovered to be in position at the start.
CHASE THE HAT TRICK - trainer M House was issued a warning for being late to present CHASE THE HAT TRICK on course.
KISS THE GIRLS - driver D White was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the home straight and for the manner in which he attempted to straighten his runner in the middle stages of the run home.
Race 3   HARRISON BLOY (JUNIOR DRIVERS) PACE
TERRIER - crowded racing into the first bend and had to be steadied. Driver K Newman was warned to break up his use of the whip with alternative actions .
TOMBELINA - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Driver A Cameron will be spoken to regarding using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the home straight.
INSARCHATWIST - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. Sent to the unruly position by the Starter where the horse will remain for future standing starts. Broke at the start losing ground. Checked near the 900 metres. Held up early stages of the run home.
EASTWOOD ISABELLA - over-raced middle stages. Shifted outwards near the 900 metres and made contact with the sulky wheel of ART COLLECTOR and broke locking wheels with STAC and losing ground with trailing runners also being checked. Driver D Keast will be spoken to regarding this incident in the coming days. Mr Keast will also be spoken to regarding using his whip free of the rein in the home straight.
RUBY'S A DELIGHT - broke at the start losing all chance. The all clear was delayed after driver L McKay reported she felt she was not afforded the opportunity to address the barrier strand when crowded by an outside runner just prior to the start. After speaking to Starter R Donnelly, driver L McKay and viewing the films, Stewards declared RUBY'S A DELIGHT a non runner under Rule 213(1)(j) after being denied a fair start. Driver L McKay was spoken to and advised to make a more discernable effort to alert the Starter that she was in restricted room prior to the start. Miss McKay was also reminded of her obligations to ensure she attends the Stewards room for an enquiry at the earliest opportunity.
STAC - checked and locked wheels with EASTWOOD ISABELLA near the 900 metres after that runner had broken losing ground. Raced wide final bend. Driver T Bamford (assisted by G Smith) was spoken to advisedly for using his whip free of the rein on the final bend.
EL SIRRAR - held up early stages of the run home. Lay inwards over the concluding stages.
DREAMINSOVER - raced wide early stages. Driver S Thornley (assisted by K Barron) was warned for the manner he drove racing into the first bend when crowding inside runners after shifting ground. Crowded on the final bend.
LE POLE DANCER - crowded racing into the first bend and had to be steadied. Held up final bend. Driver G Thornley (assisted by G Smith) was spoken to advisedly for using her whip free of the rein in the early stages of the home straight.
GLASSY WEBB - paced roughly near the 2100 metres and had to be steadied. Checked near the 900 metres losing ground.
ART COLLECTOR - raced wide without cover from the 1200 metres. Hung inwards final bend briefly crowding an inside runner. Driver J Morrison reported the gelding had been hanging inwards on the bends.
THE CONQUEROR - checked near the 900 metres losing ground. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the home straight. Driver S O'Reilly reported the sliding blinds were not activated in consequence.
Junior driver A Cameron (TOMBELINA) assisted by M Purvis, admitted using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the early stages of the home straight and the JCA suspended her licence from the conclusion of racing on 3 June 2021 up to and including 13 June 2021 (3 days).
Race 4   DUX INDUSTRIES TROT
THE BLOSS - held up final bend by a weakening runner.
ROGIE FALLS - held up early stages of the home straight. Driver S McNally was warned for using his whip free of the rein in the middle stages of the home straight.
FULL OF HOPE - broke at the start losing all chance.
ONE OVER ALL - broke at the start losing all chance.
SUNDONS FLYER - weakened final bend.
BRIGHT GLOW - held up final bend by a weakening runner.
SIOUX PRINCESS - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
RED HARBOUR - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
WITH ICE - broke at the start losing ground. Driver B Butt admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulation for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the home straight and was fined $500 by the JCA.
JIMMY CARTER - broke at the start losing all chance.
MONRIKA - over-raced middle stages.
Race 5   BC PLUMBERS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
BETTERTHANHOPE - hampered near the 700 metres.
PUNT AWAY - hampered near the 700 metres.
ELO LOUISE - driver K Cameron was warned for using his whip free of the rein in the early stages of the home straight.
STAR REACTOR - hung inwards and paced roughly racing into the first bend having to be steadied. Weakened final bend.
MAJORCA - hung outwards passing the 800 metres before hanging inwards abruptly and struck a track marker passing the 700 metres and lost ground hampering trailing runners. Weakened final bend.
Race 6   MICO - CLYNE & BENNIE HANDICAP PACE
COPPERHEAD ROSE - when spoken to regarding the performance driver J Morrison reported he was not disappointed with the entire's effort after having to race parked for a considerable portion of the race and felt that the horse would derive benefit after not having started since December.
IVANA LEGACY - a false start was declared after the mare charged the barrier strand despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson with the barrier becoming entangled around the horse's front legs. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke briefly at the start.
LULU LE MANS - broke at the start losing ground. Forced to race four wide from the 700 metres.
ON THE BUZZER - slow to begin.
GO KIWI - held up for clearing racing room for the majority of the home straight.
KOENIGSEGG - reared as the start was effected losing ground. Paced roughly near the 900 metres and had to be steadied. Again paced roughly on the final bend. When spoken to regarding the performance driver B Butt reported he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. Stewards will follow up with Mr Butt in the coming days.
CHAMPAGNEANDWINE - driver T Chmiel was warned for using his whip free of the rein in the early stages.
MOGUL - held up early stages of the run home.
DEUS EX - broke at the start. Held up final bend and in the early stages of the home straight.
Trainer B Butt advised Stewards on 2 June that KOENIGSEGG has recovered well following its performance at Addington last week and will continue with its current preparation.
Race 7   KOHLER MOBILE PACE
STAFFORD - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
CANTFINDABETTORMAN - held up by a weakening runner on the final bend.
SLIP THE HUNDY - driver R Anderson admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulation for using his whip in a continuous manner and with more than a wrist flicking motion in the home straight. After viewing the films and hearing penalty submissions the JCA suspended his licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 20 June 2021 (5 days).
TAURUS BROMAC - paced roughly around the first bend and had to be steadied.
STILL TRUCKIN - weakened leaving the final bend. Driver K Barron was warned for being late to arrive at the start area prior to the race. When spoken to regarding the performance Mr Barron explained the gelding had been travelling well however when he activated the sliding blinds the horse had failed to respond and commenced to give ground. Mr Barron added that he would be making gear changes prior to the gelding resuming.
Race 8   MICO PLUMBING HANDICAP TROT
MADELEINE STOWE - weakened final bend.
OUTAMYWAY - broke racing into the first bend after over-racing in the early stages. Authorisation of 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the colt had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
MAJESTIC LAVROS - trotted roughly leaving the final bend before switching to a pace and had to be restrained losing its chance. Driver M Jones reported the gelding had cast its near front shoe during the running. Mr Jones added the horse will be sent for a spell.
Race 9   PLUMBING WORLD MOBILE PACE
UNFAZED - raced wide early stages.
RICK REILLY - held up final bend.
REFINE - hung inwards final bend striking several track markers.
BETSTARS BLUE JEAN - over-raced middle stages.
RAZORS EDGE - driver J Geddes was spoken to advisedly for using his whip free of the rein in the home straight.
SPORTSCAM - hung inwards and paced roughly final bend.
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