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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 20 May

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Overcast
Track
Slushy, Easy
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
N McIntyre (Chairman), P Williams, M Sole, S Renault (Remote)
Veterinarian
D L Williamson
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 13th May 2022
Race 1 - IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
Trainer R Todd advised Stewards on 18 May that BUBBA SCRUB has been treated for a throat infection since last racing.
Race 10 - FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Caretaker trainer B White advised Stewards on 17 May that ARIELLA has recovered well and been cleared of injury since falling at its last start and has been sent for a spell.
Winton HRC - Saturday, 14th May 2022
Race 4 - DUX INDUSTRIES MOBILE PACE
Stable representative T Nally advised Stewards on 19 May that SIR LANCELOT had recovered well following its last start and they will continue with the gelding's current preparation.

Summary

Swabbing
UNDER AND OVER, REPUBLICAN PARTY, LOVE N THE PORT, FRANCO MAREK, BELLISSIMO ACQUISTO, BRIGHT GLOW, MATADEROS, GOT YOU COVERED, CHEEZEL, WOODLEA BEAVER
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 3R & J Dunn (DESBOIS)
[Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix bandage so as not to come adrift. Fined $100.
Warnings
Race 3P Williamson (LOVE N THE PORT)
[Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failing to affix mudguards.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2WINEGUM - Warned Mobiles
Race 4RON MCKINLEY - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6FRANCO JORIK - Unruly Stands
Race 9EASTWOOD ISABELLA - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 10SHADY RULER - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 4EASTWOOD IDEAL - 4.22pm track conditions
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 21/05/2022 until 25/05/2022 inclusive (5 days):
BELLA BUTTON, FRANCO NORTON, JOHNNY MAC
Exceptional Circumstances:
EASTWOOD IDEAL, AVEROSS RUSTLER

Race Comments

Race 1   IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. TROT
MURANO - broke at the start losing all chance.
RACHMANINOV - hampered near the 2300m when BLINK N BONES shifted inwards.
UNDER AND OVER - over-raced through the middle stages when leading.
TRES MAGNIFIQUE - trainer B Weaver advised the mare has had its knees treated since last racing. Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
GALLEONS FUTURE - weakened from the 600m.
BLINK N BONES - driver B Ford was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground near the 2300m hampering an inside runner.
RUAKAKA - slow over the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver C DeFilippi advised that after being slow over the early stages he had been unable to make up ground due to the fast sectionals and the gelding would derive benefit from the run.
Race 2   AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
ARDEN'S DELIGHT - over-raced middle stages.
WINEGUM - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C DeFilippi. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
ARABIAN BLUE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
DEJA BLUE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
MIDFREW LUISIANABEAU - raced wide early.
FRANCO HOFFMAN - over-raced middle stages.
REPUBLICAN PARTY - driver B Orange reported he had not activated the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
Race 3   COLIN STEELE MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
REPEAT PAT - held up final bend by a weakening runner. Continued to be held up early in the run home.
KING OF LOVE - held up early in the run home.
THE BLOSS - held up final bend by a weakening runner.
HIDE N SPEAK - broke passing the 900m.
DESBOIS - weakened final bend. Co-trainers R & J Dunn were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after a hind bandage came adrift during the running.
SIOUX PRINCESS - raced wide early.
LOVE N THE PORT - trainer P Williamson was warned for not having mudguards affixed to his sulky.
Race 4   THE CROSSING HANDICAP PACE
ALL BY MYSELF - began awkwardly crowding an outside runner. Held up final bend.
LOYALIST - crowded by an inside runner at the start.
RON MCKINLEY - slow to begin. Broke near the 2100m losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
SAM'S TOWN - hung inwards through the middle stages when improving wide on the track. Under pressure from the 400m and lay outwards in the run home.
EASTWOOD IDEAL - late scratching at 4.22pm due to track conditions.
Race 5   QUEENSTOWN BOUTIQUE HOTEL PACE
MIDNIGHT SIOUX - broke at the start losing ground.
BELLISSIMO ACQUISTO - broke at the start losing ground.
YANKEE JAY - held up late in the run home. Stewards questioned driver J Cox regarding the tactics he adopted near the 250m when shifting outwards instead of maintaining his position in the trail to utilise the passing lane early in the run home. Mr Cox advised that at this stage of the race he felt KIKORANGI BLUE which was racing outside the leader was travelling better than BONDI LUSTRE so he elected to move out to follow that runner. Mr Cox added that upon shifting out he became awkwardly placed close to the wheel of KIKORANGI BLUE and had to steady his gelding which prevented him from shifting out further to obtain clear running. Mr Cox also stated that he had been able to drive his runner out in the run home however the horse had only battled. After considering Mr Cox's explanation, Stewards were satisfied his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.
BEAUVIEW TOPAZ - lost ground near the 900m. Hung inwards near the 500m and weakened. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer B Borcoskie advised the filly will be sent for a spell.
PRETTYBOYCOBY - driver R Cameron was spoken to regarding the manner in which he drove when loose reining in the run home.
Race 6   HYDROFLOW TROT
EUROKASH - began awkwardly.
CLYDE - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
FRANCO JORIK - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
BELISMA - slow in the early stages. Trotted roughly throughout the run home.
ILLEGAL ALIEN - trotted roughly in the early stages.
ROYAL DEL - held up early in the run home.
Race 7   MITRE 10 MEGA HANDICAP TROT
OUTAMYWAY - weakened from the 600m.
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - hung inwards final bend striking track markers.
HEAVYWEIGHT HERO - when questioned regarding the performance driver C DeFilippi was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the early signs of a respiratory infection.
MATADEROS - trotted roughly in the run home.
Race 8   PAINTLAB HORNBY HANDICAP PACE
IDEALISM - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Williamson advised the gelding had to work too hard during the running and had not been assisted by the outside hopple pin becoming jammed.
CHAL PATCH - broke at the start losing ground.
GOT YOU COVERED - began awkwardly.
WARLOCH - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
HENRY HUBERT - hampered at the start by breaking runners.
Following this race the track was upgraded to Easy.
Race 9   NZB STANDARDBRED FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
SWEET BELLE - held up final bend.
CLASSY DANCER - weakened final bend.
EASTWOOD ISABELLA - paced roughly shortly after the start. Weakened near the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the off fore leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
KUSANOVA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
BRAEVIEW KELLY - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange could offer no tangible explanation and was disappointed. Mr Orange advised that although the removable deafeners came out the hood did not fully release after becoming entangled.
Race 10   FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE
KANSAS CITY JIM - lay inwards and struck track markers on the final bend.
HONOUR SCROLL - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
SHADY RULER - broke as the start was effected hampering trailing runners and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
THE COALMAN - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver R May was unable to provide any tangible explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
DAISY DUKE - driver N Williamson reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre during the running.
BEST TRIO - hampered at the start by a breaking runner.
HOME GROWN - hampered at the start by a breaking runner. Raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
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