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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 17 December

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast, Easy
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
N McIntyre (Chairman), P Williams, S Renault
Veterinarian
Dr A A Corser
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Timaru HRC - Sunday, 3rd October 2021
Race 1 - CATERING SOUTH CANTERBURY AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
Amateur Driver C Negus (DREAMINSOVER) defended a charge under Rule 868(2) alleging that she failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures between the 1900 and 1000 metres to ensure the horse was given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible finishing position which proved to be to the detriment of the gelding's chances. After hearing evidence and submissions from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after receiving penalty submissions, Mrs Negus' licence to drive was suspended from 6 December 2021 up to and including 6 April 2022 (4 months) and in addition was fined $400.
NZ Metro TC - Sunday, 28th November 2021
Race 8 - MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS TROT
Driver B Borcoskie (SMUDGEE) was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 10th December 2021
Race 4 - GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS LTD FUTURITY CONSOLATION MOBILE PACE
Trainer P Kerr advised Stewards on 15 December that blood tests taken from LANCEWOOD LOUIE following its performance at Addington last week revealed no abnormalities with the gelding being sent for a brief freshen up in consequence.
Race 9 - CONCRETE BROTHERS HANDICAP PACE
Trainer M Jones advised Stewards on 15 December that DENY EVERYTHING has been sent for a lengthy spell.
Methven TC - Sunday, 12th December 2021
Race 5 - SMITH SEEDS LTD MOBILE PACE
Trainer G Court advised Stewards on 15 December that EXPRESSIVE LOVE has recovered well following its run at Methven last week adding that in his opinion the filly failed to handle the track conditions.
Race 8 - METHVEN 4 SQUARE SUPERMARKET GREEN MILE (MOBILE PACE)
Co-trainer M Purdon advised Stewards on 15 December that IT'S ALL ABOUT FAITH has been gelded following its performance at Methven last Sunday.

Summary

Swabbing
PHOEBE ONYX, ALWAYS HAVE FAITH, TRIXTON TIME, STAR CASINO, LAVER, MAJESTIC CHICK, TAS GIRL BROMAC, UNFAZED
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Nil
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2MANJIMUP - Warned Mobiles
Race 3ARISTOCRAT - Unruly Mobiles
Race 5ALDEBARAN FLOSS - Warned Stands
Race 7I DREAM OF JEANNIE - Warned Mobiles
Race 7I DREAM OF JEANNIE - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 9EDGE SHEERAN - Warned Mobiles
Race 9MOSSMAN - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 18/12/2021 until 18/12/2021 inclusive (1 days):
WILL HE ROCK
Ineligible from 18/12/2021 until 22/12/2021 inclusive (5 days):
CHAMBRAY, PRINCE TEKA, REGAL APPOINTMENT, CRYSTAL DAYTOM

Race Comments

Race 1   CLARKSON SIGNS HANDICAP TROT
ONE APOLLO - Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1050 metres when ONE APOLLO shifted wider on the track. After viewing the replays it was established that ONE APOLLO had commenced its shift prior to AMERICAN PRIDE reaching its sulky wheel and accordingly no further action was required. Raced wide without cover from the 1000 metres. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer B White advised in his opinion the gelding may not have backed up from its previous performance on a rain affected track at Methven. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with Mr White in the coming days.
AMERICAN PRIDE - broke briefly at the start. Attempted to improve on the final bend before weakening in the early stages of the run home. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver M Purdon advised he was disappointed with the performance and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
Trainer B White advised Stewards on 23 December that ONE APOLLO has been treated with antibiotics subsequent to the race after having a slow recovery. Mr White added that the horse has been sent to co-trainers G Anderson & M Love for the immediate future in an attempt to freshen the gelding on the beach with a view of resuming at the Central Otago TC meeting on 2 January 2022.
Co-trainer M Purdon advised Stewards on 23 December that bloods tests taken from AMERICAN PRIDE subsequent to its last start revealed the gelding was suffering from dehydration and has since been treated.
Race 2   DAKINS GROUP MOBILE PACE
CYRUS - over-raced through the middle stages when leading.
PAY ME VISA - weakened final bend.
THE MORNING STAR - weakened leaving the final bend.
MANHATTAN - held up until late in the run home.
HIGH FLYING HARRY - raced wide early stages. Hung inwards throughout the run home.
MANJIMUP - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Tomlinson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
TOM MARTIN - over-raced middle stages. Lay outwards throughout the run home.
FIRE FOX - over-raced middle stages.
SILK - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide without cover from the 900 metres.
ALWAYS HAVE FAITH - cast a shoe in the preliminary with driver M Purdon electing to have the other front shoe removed prior to the start. Raced wide in the early stages.
Race 3   FAHEY FENCE HIRE (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE TROT
MUSCLE BANK - broke shortly after the start.
ARISTOCRAT - a false start was declared when ARISTOCRAT broke in the score up checking a trailing runner. Driver S Thornley elected to move to the unruly position for the re-start where it will remain for future mobile starts. Broke near the 1100 metres losing all chance.
MOONS WAY - trotted roughly in the run home.
UNDER AND OVER - broke shortly after the start. Struck and dislodged a track marker near the 1500 metres. Junior driver K Bublitz was advised to make a better effort to avoid contacting track markers in future.
MARTHA STUART - over-raced middle stages.
IDLE STUARTIA - broke in the score up losing considerable ground in the first attempt at a start. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.
ROGIE FALLS - broke near the 1050 metres losing ground.
MONRIKA - over-raced when leading through the middle stages. Weakened and lay outwards leaving the final bend.
TRIXTON TIME - pre-race warmed.
MY MOMENT'S NOW - lay inwards over the concluding stages.
Race 4   NZB STANDARDBRED MOBILE PACE
The start was delayed at the request of the TAB due to Race 3 at the Auckland TC running late.
WOODLEA JEWEL - held up final bend.
AGUSTA GOLD - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer K Barron advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages to obtain the lead with the effort taking its toll.
Race 5   HYDROFLOW TROT
SUNDONS FLYER - the connections advised the mare would be racing in foal.
ALDEBARAN FLOSS - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
B D YASOTHON - broke at the start. Raced wide without cover from the 700 metres.
LOVE ROSE - began awkwardly.
REBEL KIBBYBONES -trotted roughly near the 1800 metres.
Race 6   HAGLEY WINDOWS & DOORS MOBILE PACE
NO TIME LIKE NOW - crowded on the final bend and struck several track markers.
TRUE FANTASY - Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1200 metres when the filly shifted wider on the track when racing to the inside of LAST OF THE MOHICANS. After viewing the replays it was established that LAST OF THE MOHICANS had not been forced to race wider on the track and accordingly Stewards took the matter no further. Lay inwards final bend crowding an inside runner which struck several track markers.
CHEEZEL - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room late in the run home.
Race 7   IRT FILLIES & MARES TRANSITIONAL FREE-FOR-ALL MOBILE TROT
MAJESTIC ACTION - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - hung inwards and contacted an inside runner in the score up and broke losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke again near the 50 metres. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Trainer S Smolenski advised the mare would be sent for a spell.
MISSALYSSA - broke racing into the first bend.
MAJESTIC CHICK - lay in and raced roughly after driver R Close activated the removable deafeners and contacted track markers on the final bend. Notwithstanding this Mr Close was reminded of his obligations to make a better effort to avoid contacting track markers. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards had viewed a replay of the final bend after the mare had raced inside the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Stewards were satisfied the mare had not established its position to the inside of VACATION HILL prior to the passing lane becoming available and had not gained an advantage. Accordingly no further action was deemed necessary.
Trainer T Yesberg advised Stewards on 21 December that MAJESTIC ACTION had a 14 days positive scan.
Race 8   ALLIED SECURITY PACE
WILLOW BAY - began awkwardly.
TAS GIRL BROMAC - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer J Harrington advised the mare had been over-racing in recent starts and appreciated being able to lead which had enabled the mare to settle in a more tractable manner.
ART COLLECTOR - raced wide early stages. Weakened from the 600 metres.
BETTERTHANHOPE - broke at the start.
KINGSDOWN ATOM - raced wide early stages.
LE POLE DANCER - raced wide early stages.
MADAME FROST - raced wide early stages. Held up final bend.
HILDA MAUD - slow to begin. Paced roughly near the 1900 metres and had to be steadied.
Following this race the track was downgraded to Easy due to the inclement weather.
Race 9   FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE
FRANCO STEFAN - over-raced and made contact with the mobile arm in the score up briefly hampering the trailing MITSI GAYNOR.
SAINT WAITAKI - over-raced middle stages.
THE PEACEMAKER - raced wide early stages.
I'LL WRITE THE STORY - broke briefly in the early stages of the score up. Raced wide early stages. Held up early stages of the run home.
EDGE SHEERAN - broke at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
BAILEYS DIAMOND - over-raced early stages.
MITSI GAYNOR - briefly hampered in the score up. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
MAJOR COLLECT - raced wide from the 600 metres.
MOSSMAN - broke leaving the pre-race formation and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hung inwards in the run home.
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