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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 10 September

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 September 2021
Race 2 - STORER MOTORS MOBILE PACE
Co-Trainer G Dunn advised Stewards on 9 September that TIEBREAKER has recovered well after over-racing at its last start and after a trial win mid-week will continue with its current preparation.
Ashburton TC - Sunday, 5th September 2021
Race 12 - GRAEME SPARKS MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
Driver R Houghton (DONEGAL CARRICKFIN) was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion rounding the final bend.

Summary

Swabbing
TALENT AGENT, PHOEBE ONYX, OFF THE EDGE, CARDINAL SIN, MAJESTIC LAVROS, SUNDEES SON, DI CAPRIO, COPPERHEAD ROSE, SIOUX PRINCESS, MAID OF MONEY, SAGINAW
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 2B Williamson (JIMMY CARTER)
[Rule 857(7)(a)] - Delaying the start. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 2P Davis (MADELEINE STOWE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 6K Cox (SPY DA MOMENT)
[Rule 860(5)(c)] - Start wider on the track when drawn unruly.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2JIMMY CARTER - Final Warning Stands
Race 4BOARDING CALL - Warned Mobiles
Race 8TIME IN A BOTTLE - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 9WHITE DIAMOND GOLD - Unruly Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 4SLIP THE HUNDY - At 8.00am on vets advice
Race 9OWHATANIGHT - At 9.00am on vets advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 11/09/2021 until 14/09/2021 inclusive (4 days):
SLIP THE HUNDY
Ineligible from 11/09/2021 until 15/09/2021 inclusive (5 days):
CLYDE, BACK PAGE NEWS, OWHATANIGHT, STELLAR ARDEN, SMIFFY'S TERROR
Ineligible from 11/09/2021 until 24/09/2021 inclusive (14 days):
ROYAL JESTER

Race Comments

Race 1   IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
TALENT AGENT - over-raced middle stages.
ALL TOGETHER NOW - lay inwards throughout the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver T Chmiel advised the gelding had favoured racing over a longer distance and combined with receiving an economical trip throughout had been able to race up to its potential.
NO GEE ESS TEE - hung inwards when being restrained shortly after the start.
BEST TRIO - raced roughly near the 50 metres and had to be steadied.
FLY LIKA FALCON - weakened over the final stages. When spoken to regarding the performance driver G Smith advised he had been disappointed with the efforts of the gelding. Trainer J Harrington advised he was also very disappointed with the effort and the horse may not have backed up from its run last week. He added that he would be having blood tests taken and Stewards will follow up the results with Mr Harrington in the coming days. Mr Smith was also questioned regarding his decision to shift outwards at the top of the straight and challenge the leader from the outside instead of utilising the available passing lane. Mr Smith advised that in the majority of the gelding's starts the horse had been inclined to lay outwards and so he had made an early decision to shift out in the expectation of having difficulty in bringing the horse down the track. After reviewing this, Stewards took the matter no further.
LIL RIPPER - over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home.
Race 2   PASTOR STEPHEN A FRESH OPTION AT LLOWALONG FARMS HCP TROT
BRYAN BORU - broke at the start losing all chance.
IDLE STUARTIA - contacted at the start when RACHMANINOV shifted inwards.
RACHMANINOV - shifted in at the start and made contact with the sulky of IDLE STUARTIA.
LUMINOSITY - trotted roughly racing into the first bend and had to be steadied.
MADELEINE STOWE - driver P Davis was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the home straight.
SODS LAW - began awkwardly and got back as a result.
RED HARBOUR - broke after 100 metres and settled into a pace resulting in the gelding losing all chance.
JIMMY CARTER - driver B Williamson admitted a charge under Rule 857(7)(a) when he allowed his gelding to approach the barrier quicker than the other runners which caused a delay to the start. After viewing the films and hearing evidence the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200. Broke at the start losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record.
Race 3   BRECKON FARMS MOBILE PACE
OFF THE EDGE - when spoken to regarding the improved performance Trainer A Edge advised that the fresh up run was very good considering the gelding was held up at a vital stage of the race. Mr Edge added that he was confident of a bold showing leading into tonight's race.
PERCY - weakened approaching the 400 metres and paced roughly soon after.
PROVISEUR - raced wide in the early stages. Weakened from the 700 metres.
KIWI X FACTOR - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages. Broke near the 450 metres losing ground.
EMMA'S BOY - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages. Raced keenly when being restrained in the early stages.
NED KELLY - raced roughly then broke for a short distance racing into the first bend and was restrained to race at the back of the field. Again raced roughly passing the 600 metres losing ground. Driver J Dunn advised he was very disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
ESPECIAL - raced wide in the early stages.
LANCEWOOD LOUIE - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages. Lay inwards when under pressure over the final stages and for a short distance became awkwardly positioned close to the sulky GLENTHORNE.
Race 4   NZ HORSE AMBULANCE TRUST MOBILE PACE
HILARIOUS PRINCE - over-raced middle stages.
ROCKNTOMMY RULZ - held up over the concluding stages. Driver B Hope advised he had not activated the removable deafeners in consequence.
CHAMPAGNEANDWINE - raced wide without cover from the 900 metres.
SUGAR ME - driver S O'Reilly reported she had not released the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
BOARDING CALL - raced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Continued to race roughly in the early stages. Trainer/driver M Williamson advised that he would be adding hopple shorteners to the horse's gear prior to resuming.
SUPERBASS - lay inwards and broke near the 900 metres settling at the rear. Held up over the concluding stages. Driver T Williams reported he would be recommending the connections remove the murphy blind for upcoming starts.
Race 5   PI & GJ KENNARD 2YO MOBILE PACE
ITSAMONEYMAKER - raced roughly entering the final straight and had to be restrained losing ground. When spoken to regarding this driver J Dunn explained the colt had paced roughly throughout and was not able to be tested. He added that because of this he had not released the removable deafeners.
HOME GROWN - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start.
AJIRA - slightly out of position at the start.
Race 6   FAHEY FENCE HIRE ORDEAL TROTTING CUP (STAND TROT)
MONKEY'S WAY - paced briefly at the start and had to be restrained.
THE DOMINATOR - over-raced middle stages.
SPY DA MOMENT - driver K Cox was issued with a warning for starting too far down the track for a horse which is drawn unruly. Began awkwardly and lost ground.
MATADEROS - trotted roughly throughout the run home.
Race 7   AVON CITY FORD (NEW BRIGHTON) CUP (STAND PACE)
CLASSIE BRIGADE - Stewards questioned driver J Dunn regarding the gelding's sliding blinds not being activated. Mr Dunn advised they failed to release when caught on the brow band of the bridle and he would be making an adjustment to the setup of the gear as he believed this to be a significant factor in the gelding being beaten.
HENRY HUBERT - broke at the start. Hung inwards on the final bend with driver T Williams reporting he had difficulty steering his horse. Briefly held up for clear racing room passing the 75 metres.
PLUTONIUM LADY - broke at the start.
WARLOCH - lay inwards throughout the run home.
SANTANNA MACH - broke at the start.
A G'S WHITE SOCKS - broke briefly at the start.
Race 8   CALVERT CLEANING HANDICAP TROT
BOYZ INVASION - broke at the start.
NAVARA - broke at the start. Broke again after 150 metres losing its chance.
PUZZLED - when questioned regarding the performance driver K Newman reported the mare to have raced lethargically throughout. Co-trainer Mrs J Dunn advised it was their intention to have blood tests taken in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.
TIME IN A BOTTLE - struck pylons near the 2100 metres. Weakened passing the 400 metres. When spoken to regarding the mare's performance driver J Morrison advised his runner had been lethargic throughout and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to be displaying a poor recovery rate and was stood down pending a veterinary clearance.
DOFF YOUR CAP - lay outwards under pressure through the final straight.
WOODSTONE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 2100 metres after jumping a dislodged pylon losing further ground and its chance.
Race 9   LAMB & HAYWARD MOBILE PACE
MISS MARKLE - over-raced middle stages. Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. Raced keenly when being shifted wider on the track near the 100 metres and made contact with the sulky wheel of PRESTONFIELDS. Driver R Close reported he did not release the filly's deafeners.
HIKOI HINE - weakened rounding the final bend.
EXPRESSIVE LOVE - over-raced when being restrained to surrender the lead near the 1500 metres.
WHITE DIAMOND GOLD - broke after 100 metres and settled at the back of the field. Placed on the unruly for mobile starts. Over-raced near the 1200 metres and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of MITSI GAYNOR when there was an easing of the pace.
CHANCE ACHIEVER - raced wide early stages. Raced wide from the 1000 metres.
ROZHA - held up final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
PRESTONFIELDS - raced roughly in the early stages.
MITSI GAYNOR - broke in the score up and lost ground. Paced roughly leaving the final bend. Driver S O'Reilly reported she was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.
Race 10   FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE
SMOKIN ANNIE - over-raced middle stages.
MOSSMAN - held up final bend by a weakening runner.
FRANCO HOFFMAN - raced wide early stages. Weakened from the 400 metres. Driver C DeFilippi and trainer M House both advised they were very disappointed with the performance and were unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
NO TIME LIKE NOW - held up final bend by a weakening runner.
SILK - held up final bend by a weakening runner.
SIMPLY DELICIOUS - over-raced when being restrained in the early stages. Raced wide without cover from the 700 metres.
FIRE FOX - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend. Paced roughly through the final straight.
SAGINAW - driver R Cameron reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
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