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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Sunday, 28 November

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club: NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather: Raining
Track: Slushy, Easy
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: S Mulcay (Chairman), N Ydgren, P Williams
Veterinarian: Dr A A Corser

General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out. Trainer K Townley advised Stewards on 28 November that IMMER BESSER (Race 9) has had a minor wind operation since last racing.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
VON ART, SOUTHERN STORM, REGAL SIERRA, SAM'S TOWN, TALIESIN, MOTOR MOUTH, FRANCO CORNEL, SONOMA TYRON, GLASSY WEBB

Protests
Nil

Suspensions
Race 6	J Gray (MOTOR MOUTH) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving causing interference first bend (5 days). Suspended from 29/11/2021 until 12/12/2021 inclusive.
Race 8	T Chmiel (FLYIN SID) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (4 days). Suspended from 05/12/2021 until 12/12/2021 inclusive.

Fines
Race 3	K Barron (REGAL SIERRA) [Rule 865(1)] - Late to notify removable deafeners. Fined $50.

Warnings
Race 1	S Murtha (BELLE'S BOY) [Rule 857(7)(k)] - Out of position at the candy pole.
Race 1	C Negus (MARK DUNNETT) [Rule 857(7)(k)] - Out of position at the candy pole.
Race 1	B White (VON ART) [Rule 869(4)] - Allowing horse to shift outwards on the final bend.
Race 4	K Newman (SAM'S TOWN) [Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Regs] - Maintain straight course in the run home.
Race 5	K Cameron (MELANDO CHIEF) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 5	G O'Reilly (THE COBBLER) [Rule 869(4)] - Allowing horse to shift outwards on the final bend.
Race 8	B Borcoskie (SMUDGEE) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 8	A Cameron (CONSTELLATION) [Rule 862(2)] - Start wider on the track when drawn unruly.

Bleeders
Nil

Horse Action
Race 2	ARS GRATIA ARTIS - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4	FRANKIE JONES - Warned Stands
Race 5	SHEEZA PURLA - Warned Mobiles
Race 6	FULL OF DESIRE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6	PACIFIC CLIPPER - Warned Stands
Race 7	HONOUR SCROLL - Warned Mobiles
Race 7	TAURUS BROMAC - Unruly Mobiles
Race 8	BOURBON ON THE ROCKS - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8	SUPERFAST GORSEY - Veterinary Clearance Required

Medical Certificate
Nil

Driver Changes
Nil

Late Scratchings
Race 8	SOUTH PARK - at 5.52am - ineligible
Race 8	SUPERFAST GORSEY - at 10.00am - Veterinary advice

Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 29/11/2021 until 03/12/2021 inclusive (5 days): ALL TOGETHER NOW, TAS GIRL BROMAC, MARTIN JOHN, SUPERFAST GORSEY
Exceptional Circumstances: EYECON, DD'S SUPER STUART, SOUTH PARK

Race Comments

Race 1 JOHNNIE WALKER (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE	Show Video
dZrdP1ez598 JEREMY WELLS - held up final turn.
DAGGY LAMB - raced wide in the early stages.
MOODY RIVER - driver A Fitzgerald was questioned regarding the manner in which he drove on the first bend as to whether he could have made more of an effort to take up the position following MARK DUNNETT which would have prevented stablemate BELLE'S BOY from shifting inwards from a three wide position. Mr Fitzgerald advised the gelding had been consistently over-racing in recent starts so was reluctant to apply any significant pressure to his horse. Mr Fitzgerald added that due to the early speed he felt he had lost any right to that position and that if he had pushed forward it was likely he would have been shifted to the fence where he did not want to be positioned. Stewards noted his explanation.
FLAMBOYANT - raced wide throughout. When questioned in relation to the manner in which she drove during the middle stages driver S Blake stated that after having been caught wide early she had been unsure whether the position outside the leader, which was held by DAGGY LAMB, would be available so elected not to improve forward until entering the back straight as she was mindful that her gelding had over-raced in recent starts. Ms Blake's explanation was noted however she was advised that she would be expected to be more decisive given similar circumstances in future.
VON ART - raced wide in the early stages. Shifted outwards rounding the home turn. Driver B White was warned to make a greater effort to take the necessary corrective action given similar circumstances in future.
MARK DUNNETT - underwent and passed a pre-race Veterinary examination after competing at the Geraldine TC meeting yesterday. Out of position at the candy pole. Driver C Negus was issued with a warning. Held up final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
BELLE'S BOY - slow to score up and was out of position at the candy pole. Driver S Murtha was issued with a warning.

Race 2 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION PACE	Show Video
pPt6ipRUJvE CHARNUI - held up throughout the run home. Driver A Lethaby reported she had not activated the sliding blinds as a result.
ALI X - shifted to a three wide position near the 1500 metres by driver C Thornley after over-racing and becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of CHARNUI simultaneous to an easing of the pace in the running line. This mare was not able to regain that position due to BONO BROWN pulling its way forward despite the efforts of driver K Tomlinson.
NORDY STAR - broke briefly at the start. Hampered after 100 metres.
CRYSTAL DAYTOM - held up early and middle stages of the run home. When questioned as to whether it had been an option to shift out three wide prior to being covered racing down the back straight the final time, driver R Close advised his runner had worked harder, and for longer, than he had anticipated in the early stages so was reluctant to improve outwards at this time on a horse which was best suited to being driven with cover.
ARS GRATIA ARTIS - broke briefly after 100 metres and again for a short distance racing into the first bend. Over-raced middle stages. Broke again approaching the 200 metres. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record.
MANZINI - slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
MAJOR WILSON - raced wide from the 900 metres.
BONO BROWN - over-raced throughout.
Following this race the track was upgraded to Easy.

Race 3 CELEBRATE WITH LANSON MOBILE TROT	Show Video
Eb5Ak7TFHBA SASSY STAR - broke near the 1050 metres losing its chance.
GALWAY GIRL - lay out during the running. Trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be pressured by driver C Thornley.
REGAL SIERRA - trainer K Barron was issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify the filly would be racing with removable deafeners.
ROYAL DIEDRE - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver S Thornley.
MAGNIFIQUE DIMANCHE - held up early stages of the run home. Driver K Cox reported the filly had trotted roughly throughout.
COOL PHELAN - well back from the unruly position at the start.

Race 4 AVON CITY FORD (JUNIOR DRIVERS) HANDICAP PACE	Show Video
nJAOebzvUTc SKIDADDLE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened approaching the 500 metres.
THE CONQUEROR - broke briefly at the start. Held up by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.
ROYAL JESTER - weakened approaching the 500 metres.
TAIRLAW TOLL - slow to begin and then hampered by a breaking runner losing ground.
SAM'S TOWN - shifted out throughout the run home. Driver K Newman was warned to make a greater effort to keep his runner straight in future.
FRANKIE JONES - charged through the barriers despite the efforts of driver S Thornley causing a delay and was sent to the unruly position for the re-start. Broke at the start and trailed the field throughout. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
BROTHER JOHN - raced wide in the early stages. Lay in and contacted track markers when weakening rounding the final bend.
LOYALIST - held up early in the run home.
TOM MARTIN - raced wide from the 1050 metres.
TERROR MARIA - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Raced wide with cover from the 1050 metres.

Race 5 FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE	Show Video
DDy1wVhxufc SHEEZA PURLA - broke late in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier record. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
ROCK'N KIWI - held up briefly final turn. When spoken to regarding the improved performance trainer/driver J Harrington advised the gelding had been improving with each run since having a spell, had been working well and he was confident of a forward showing today.
TALIESIN - gained an inside run near the 300 metres.
ELOEL - lay inwards rounding the final turn and in the early stages of the run home.
HEY TONIGHT - paced roughly after 150 metres after unsuccessfully attempting to shift VICTOR BRAVO down the track. Driver R Close was spoken to advisedly regarding the manner in which he had driven in this incident. Held up early stages of the run home.
SIR MONTY - when spoken to regarding the improved performance trainer D Thompson advised his horse had derived considerable benefit from the substitution of fixed blinds for sliding blinds and had received a more economical run today.
MAJOR PURCHASE - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Cox reported that as a result he had not released the gelding's deafeners.
THE COBBLER - hung outwards leaving the final bend when under pressure. Continued to lay outwards when weakening in the run home. Notwithstanding this driver G O'Reilly was cautioned and advised that he would be expected to take greater corrective action given similar circumstances in future.
MELANDO CHIEF - hampered and had to be steadied after 150 metres. Raced wide from the 1300 metres. Driver K Cameron was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
GLITZ AND GLAM - held up throughout the run home. Driver G Smith reported he had not released the filly's deafeners as a result.

Race 6 SPRING BACK WITH MEDIAWORKS PACE	Show Video
b2hh2fXW6Gw DON'T WRITE ME OFF - slow to begin.
FULL OF DESIRE - broke racing into the first turn hampering trailing runners and trailed the field. A warning was placed on the mare's racing record.
PACIFIC CLIPPER - broke shortly after the start losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record.
SHE'S GOT STYLE - hampered by a breaking runner approaching the 1600 metres.
ART COLLECTOR - hampered by a breaking runner approaching the 1600 metres.
MORRIES GIRL - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.
MOTOR MOUTH - driver J Gray admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he shifted inwards on the first bend when not clear of CLASSEY ROBIN causing that runner to be taken inwards over track markers having to be restrained and losing its position. After viewing the films and hearing penalty submissions Mr Gray's driver's licence was suspended by the Adjudicative Committee from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 12 December 2021 (5 days).
CLASSEY ROBIN - hampered by a breaking runner approaching the 1600 metres. Checked on the first bend when forced inwards over track markers and had to be restrained losing its position.
KENNEDY - the connections contacted Stewards to advise the horse had sustained some minor injuries in a paddock mishap. Underwent and passed a pre-race Veterinary examination. Inconvenienced near the 1500 metres.

Race 7 CLARKSON SIGNS MOBILE PACE	Show Video
qxCQYr0PZXc HONOUR SCROLL - unable to maintain its position in the latter stages of the score up and was back a length at dispatch. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record.
SHEELASINLEAGUE - raced three wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.
KOWHAI SHADOW - paced roughly near the 1600 metres and had to be steadied. Paced roughly on several further occasions in the run home.
TAURUS BROMAC - broke shortly after the start losing its chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.

Race 8 MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS TROT	Show Video
UyLfMIdA9z8 TRES MAGNIFIQUE - broke in the early stages and galloped for a considerable distance before settling. Held up final turn and again in the middle stages of the run home.
BOURBON ON THE ROCKS - broke passing the 600 metres losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing record.
BRYAN BORU - shifted out under pressure in the run home despite the efforts of driver J Dunn.
SMUDGEE - raced wide in the early stages. An enquiry was opened and adjourned sine die into the manner in which driver B Borcoskie used his whip in the run home.
SUPERFAST GORSEY - late scratching at 10am on Veterinary advice. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance.
SHIFFTY - raced wide in the early and middle stages.
AWESOME IMPEE - held up final turn.
CONSTELLATION - driver A Cameron was issued with a warning for failing to have her unruly drawn horse wide enough at the start.
FLYIN SID - driver T Chmiel admitted using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the films and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Chmiel's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 4 December up to and including 12 December 2021 (4 days).
Driver B Borcoskie (SMUDGEE) was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Race 9 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE	Show Video
-hxMBAewtso IMMER BESSER - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance both driver S Ottley and trainer K Townley could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with Mr Townley in the coming days.
SING TO ME - raced wide early stages.
GLASSY WEBB - lay out early in the run home and had to be corrected by driver J Morrison.
IDEALINGOLD - lay in rounding the final turn when attempting to improve three wide.
THE TERRORFIER - gave ground final turn.
Trainer K Townley advised Stewards on 2 December that IMMER BESSER has recovered well following its performance at Addington last week and will continue with its current preparation at Motukarara on Sunday.