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Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Thursday, 3 February

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra Park
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
A Dooley (Chairman), M Williamson, S Renault (Remote), B Van Kan
Veterinarian
Dr P J A Hazlitt
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General

General
Nil

Supplementary

Cambridge Harness - Thursday, 20th January 2022
Race 3 - REVELL DOUGLAS MEMORIAL JUNIOR DRIVER SERIES MOBILE PACE
Trainer A Donnelly advised Stewards on 28 January that blood tests taken from WILD CARD revealed no abnormalities with the gelding continuing with its current preparation.
Auckland TC - Friday, 21st January 2022
Race 3 - HINCHCO BIRTHDAY MOBILE PACE
Co-trainer D Ferguson advised Stewards on 28 January that CLASSY OPERATOR has been treated for a virus since last racing.
Cambridge Harness - Thursday, 27th January 2022
Race 3 - DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE PACE
Trainer M White advised Stewards on 3 February that TOMMYSONAROLL has had its coffin joints injected following its run at Cambridge last week. Mr White added that if possible the gelding will be driven with a sit in upcoming engagements.
Co-trainer A Drake advised Stewards on 3 February that BET ON THE TIGER, together with a number of horses in that stable, have been treated for a virus.
Race 9 - IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
Driver B Butcher (SUPERSEDE) was spoken to advisedly for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Summary

Swabbing
WE HAVE A MACH TWO, DANNEMORA, UNCLE LOUIS, MAJOR PERRY, SPECIAL WAY, FRANCO MAC, SELF ASSURED, MERLIN, DREAM OF YOU
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 2T Cameron (SLY TERROR)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. (4 days).
Suspended from 07/02/2022 until 17/02/2022 inclusive.
Fines
Race 2T Bagrie (DANNEMORA)
[Rule 823(3) & Horse Movement Regs] - Failed to lodge Horse Movement Notification. Fined $150.
Race 2J Stormont (AMERICAN LEGACY)
[Rule 847(3)] - Failed to securely fasten helmet. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 2T Cameron (SLY TERROR)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip outside sulky confines.
Race 3L Hollis (ASTERIA LAVRA)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)(b)] - Racing inside track markers.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1BERANI - Final Warning Mobiles
Race 1BERANI - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 2 Trials
Race 3MUMS JEWEL - Warned Mobiles
Race 5HIGHGROVE - Warned Mobiles
Race 5RAIN MIST AND MUSCLE - Warned Mobiles
Race 9RUN FOREST RUN - Warned Mobiles
Race 9RUN FOREST RUN - Unruly Mobiles Trainer's Request
Race 9RUN FOREST RUN - Veterinary Clearance Required
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 3LEXI T - 11.00am veterinary certificate provided
Race 8ART D'OR - 10.30am veterinary certificate provided
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 04/02/2022 until 08/02/2022 inclusive (5 days):
AIMING FOR GLORY, LEXI T, GLENTHORNE, ART D'OR

Race Comments

Race 1   AU REVOIR NATHAN MOSS-PENMAN MOBILE PACE
BERANI - out of position at the candy pole. A final warning was placed on the horse's barrier record. Broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. Stood down until the completion of two satisfactory trials.
FOUR KISSES - driver L Hollis was spoken to advisedly for using his whip with more that a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
TONI STREET - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
GOVERNOR'S BAY - raced keenly in the middle stages.
Race 2   BRECKON FARMS - CLASS OF 2019 100% TO THE TRACK MOB PACE
FRANKIE J HOLDEN - over-raced for a distance passing the 1800 metres when being restrained to obtain cover. Continued to over-race through the middle stages. Weakened from the 500 metres.
SLY TERROR - driver T Cameron admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion inside the final 300 metres. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended his driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 6 February up to and including 17 February 2022 (4 days). Mr Cameron was also warned for using his whip outside the confines of the sulky in the run home.
BETTERTHANDIVA - paced roughly in the early stages and had to be steadied. Again paced roughly near the 900 metres after a slight easing of the pace. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver M McKendry reported that he sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.
JONO B - raced wide early. Hung inwards when weakening final bend and struck several track markers.
HOLYROOD - raced wide early.
DANNEMORA - paced roughly near the 900 metres when being steadied to obtain cover resulting in a slight easing of the pace. Trainer T Bagrie (J Dunn as agent) admitted a breach of Rule 823(3) and the Horse Movement Regulations in that he failed to lodge a Horse Movement Notification for the filly. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150.
DINA MO - hampered near the 900 metres after a slight easing of the pace.
AMERICAN LEGACY - raced wider on the track near the 1150 metres when DANNEMORA improved outwards. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule at this stage of the race. After viewing the replays it was established that driver J Dunn (DANNEMORA) had commenced his outwards movement prior to AMERICAN LEGACY reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary. Driver J Stormont was issued with a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to have his helmet securely fastened during the running.
Race 3   LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK MOBILE TROT
ASTERIA LAVRA - hung inwards and raced inside track markers in the run home. Driver L Hollis was warned to make a greater effort to ensure he does not make contact with track markers when activating gear in future.
MUMS JEWEL - broke as the start was effected losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
LEXI T - late scratching on veterinary advice at 11.00am.
LIAISON - raced wide early.
HILL OF PEACE - a clip on the undercheck detached near the 900 metres and hung loose. Trotted roughly passing the 500 metres when weakening.
KRISTOFFERSON - hung inwards when improving wide near the 900 metres. Again hung inwards rounding the final bend.
Race 4   WOODLANDS 2022 YEARLING SALES DRAFT MOBILE PACE
COS I CAN - raced keenly in the middle stages. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
HAPPY PLACE - permission was granted for the gelding to race in alternative colours. Hung inwards final bend striking track markers.
Race 5   DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES MOBILE TROT
MOUNTAIN MASS - hampered near the 900 metres and made contact with the sulky wheel of IN SEQUENCE.
CRAZY - hampered near the 900 metres.
RAIN MIST AND MUSCLE - paced for a short distance in the score up before breaking losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up for clear racing room inside the final 50 metres.
HIGHGROVE - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered near the 900 metres. Trotted roughly in the run home. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation at the start.
AARDIEBYTHEHILL - lay outwards near the 900 metres and shifted up the track marginally resulting in the gelding locking wheels with IN SEQUENCE for a short distance.
MONKEY SELFIE - hampered near the 900 metres.
IN SEQUENCE - lay inwards near the 900 metres and shifted down the track marginally resulting in the mare locking wheels with AARDIEBYTHEHILL for a short distance with trailing runners being hampered.
SON OF PATRICK - hampered and broke near the 900 metres losing all chance.
Race 6   WOODLANDS STUD - YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS MOB PACE
MR KAPLAN - lay inwards final bend and struck track markers. Continued to lay inwards in the run home.
HESASHORETHING - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover and paced roughly. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
PULL THE OTHER LEG - raced keenly in the middle stages.
MIMI E COCO - held up late in the run home.
Race 7   DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES MOBILE PACE
FRANCO INDIE - lay outwards and paced roughly leaving the final bend briefly crowding an outside runner.
AKUTA - briefly crowded leaving the final bend.
FRANCO NIVEN - weakened final bend.
STEEL THE SHOW - raced wide early stages.
SELF ASSURED - raced wide early stages.
Race 8   NZB STANDARDBRED SALE ACK & CHCH 13 - 16 FEB 2 YO MOB PACE
ART D'OR - late scratching on veterinary advice at 10.30am.
TWO EYE SEE - raced keenly middle stages. Over-raced passing the 600 metres.
SOONER THE BETTOR - paced roughly final bend.
Race 9   HARNESS MILLIONS 12 FEB AT ALEXANDRA PARK MOB TROT
ALDEBARAN ALLBLACK - lay outwards and trotted roughly in the run home.
RUN FOREST RUN - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts at the request of co-trainer L Neal. Trotted roughly rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 900 metres and 500 metres losing all chance. Treated for a laceration to the right front fetlock following the race. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
SLIPPERY MISTRESS - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers.
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