NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 27 November
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
- Weather
- Raining
- Track
- Slushy
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- S Renault (Chairman), V Munro, P Williams, M Sole
- Veterinarian
- Dr A A Corser
General
| General |
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| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. |
Supplementary
| Banks Peninsula TC - Monday, 21st November 2022 |
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| Race 6 - JOSH WHITTAKER EQUINE DENTIST PACE |
| Trainer M Swain advised Stewards on 27 November that MAJOR COLLECT has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing. |
| Race 7 - CRAYTHORNE'S HOTEL (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE |
| Driver K Newman (BETTOR BELIEVE IT) was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home. |
| Driver W House (KRUIZR) was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. |
| Race 11 - NEVILLE McNEE MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE |
| Trainer M Swain advised Stewards on 27 November that MOODY RIVER has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing. |
Summary
| Swabbing |
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| PLAY BY EAR, FLYING WITHOUT WINGS, SHERLOCK, AARDIEBYTHESEASIDE, BONDI LUSTRE, KIKORANGI BLUE, WY FI, MICAITLEN DENARIO, RAKANOTTA |
| Protests | |
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| Nil |
| Suspensions | |
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| Race 1 | J Buckland-Stevens (TANE J J) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner (1 month). Suspended from 28/11/2022 until 27/12/2022 inclusive. |
| Race 1 | D Simpson (TAXMAN) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein and with more than a wrist flicking motion (1 month). Suspended from 28/11/2022 until 27/12/2022 inclusive. |
| Race 1 | C Wigg (PLAY BY EAR) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein (1 month). Suspended from 28/11/2022 until 27/12/2022 inclusive. |
| Race 5 | Z Butcher (MOVE IT ON OVER) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (3 days). Suspended from 05/12/2022 until 11/12/2022 inclusive. |
| Fines | |
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| Race 4 | S & A Telfer (FOREVER ME) [Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix bandage so as not to come adrift. Fined $100. |
| Warnings | |
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| Race 1 | A Edge (SHARDS FURY) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein. |
| Race 3 | C & C Dalgety (WATERMELON SUGAR) [Rule 452(2)] - Incorrect colours. |
| Race 7 | B Hope (LATRELL) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 7 | D van Til (LA DAMA) [Rule 869(4)] - Failing to concede position 700m. |
| Bleeders | |
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| Nil |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 2 | DANCING GLENIS - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 2 | DASHING DUTCHY - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 5 | HES SANTAS EXCUSE - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 5 | JAVASA - Unruly Mobiles |
| Race 5 | PURE COURAGE - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 7 | LA DAMA - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 7 | LATRELL - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 7 | MAJESTIC WHISPER - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 7 | MAJESTIC WHISPER - Unruly Mobiles Trainer's Request |
| Race 7 | PAIGE - Unruly Mobiles |
| Race 8 | GOTALOVE - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 8 | STILLROCKNROLLTOME - Veterinary Clearance Required |
| Race 8 | TREASURE TRAIL - Ineligible Mobiles - Stood Down 1 Trial |
| Medical Certificate | |
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| Nil |
| Driver Changes | |
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| Nil |
| Late Scratchings | |
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| Nil |
| Scratching Penalties | |
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| Ineligible from 28/11/2022 until 02/12/2022 inclusive (5 days): WILL HE ROCK, IVONA DADIC | |
| Exceptional Circumstances: PHOEBE K, PEARL'S A SINGER |
Race Comments
| Race 1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE | |
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| TANE J J - driver J Buckland-Stevens admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mrs Buckland-Stevens driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 27 December 2022 (1 month). | |
| TAXMAN - driver D Simpson admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion and with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Simpson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 27 December 2022 (1 month). | |
| PLAY BY EAR - driver C Wigg admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip free of the rein on one occasion early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Ms Wigg's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 27 December 2022 (1 month). | |
| ARIZONAWILDCAT - raced wide early. | |
| OLIVE COOK - raced wide from the 1000m. | |
| BEACH PARTY - raced wide from the 1000m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Simpson advised he was pleased with the effort of the gelding after being unable to improve his position when the three wide line failed to progress forward inside the final 800m. | |
| OPAWA LOUIE - held up early in the run home. | |
| SHARDS FURY - driver A Edge was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful of Mr Edge's record in relation to this Rule. | |
| WOLFENSTEIN - raced wide from the 900m. Treated by the on-course Veterinarian following the race for lacerations to both front pasterns. | |
| Race 2 BETAVET PREPARE MOBILE TROT | |
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| DASHER - Stewards questioned driver M Howard regarding the tactics he adopted during the running when establishing a significant lead over the remainder of the field before weakening over the concluding stages. Mr Howard explained that the filly had commenced to strike its sulky wheels in the early stages which had caused the horse to race fiercely and he was unable to restrain the filly further as she had continued to make contact with the wheels when he had attempted to take hold to allow the horse some respite. After viewing the replays which supported Mr Howard's explanation, no further action was deemed necessary. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| MATTHEW EYRE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Broke near the 900m losing all chance. | |
| DANCING GLENIS - broke in the score up briefly hampering a trailing runner before switching to a pace losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. | |
| CIRCUS CIRCUS - broke after 150m losing ground. Broke again near the 600m losing all chance. | |
| TORVI - held up early in the run home. | |
| DASHING DUTCHY - broke near the 600m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| FEARLESS - broke near the 300m losing all chance. | |
| MAVIS JONES - broke near the 900m losing all chance. | |
| IMPERIAL MONARCH - briefly hampered in the score up however was in position at the start. | |
| Race 3 ACES 'ALL IN' 2YO (COLTS & GELDINGS) MOBILE PACE | |
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| CARRERA RAPIDO - driver J Cox reported the colt cast its near fore shoe during the running. | |
| WATERMELON SUGAR - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were warned for presenting the gelding to race with the incorrect colours. | |
| SHERLOCK - lay outwards leaving the final bend and shifted up the track when driver N Rasmussen activated the removable deafeners. | |
| Race 4 ACES 'ALL IN' 2YO (FILLIES) MOBILE PACE | |
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| MAJOR HAPPY - paced roughly in the score up. | |
| SWEET DIAMOND - shifted outwards marginally over the concluding stages briefly locking sulky stays with FOREVER ME. | |
| AARDIEBYTHESEASIDE - raced wide early. | |
| FOREVER ME - briefly locked sulky stays with SWEET DIAMOND late in the run home. Co-trainers S & A Telfer were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix the near hind bandage so as not to come adrift. | |
| Race 5 HARNESS GRAND PRIX HOSPITALITY ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE | |
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| HES SANTAS EXCUSE - lay out in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Cox. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| JAVASA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson. After considering its recent record, the filly was placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. | |
| MOVE IT ON OVER - driver Z Butcher admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butcher's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 4 December up to and including 11 December 2022 (3 days). | |
| BONDI LUSTRE - when questioned regarding the improved performance, the connections advised the mare had benefited from a drop in class from recent starts and had been suited to racing in front. | |
| PIXIE - held up rounding the final bend. | |
| PURE COURAGE - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Cameron. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| DANNEMORA - paced roughly rounding the final bend when attempting to shift wider on the track. | |
| Race 6 WOODLANDS STUD (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MARES MOBILE PACE | |
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| FLO MOTION - driver S Thornley reported he dropped his whip near the 300m. | |
| DAISY DUKE - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver G Thornley advised the mare may not have handled the track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| WESTAR MOLLY - hung inwards throughout the run home. Driver B Hope reported the removable deafeners had failed to activate due to the cord breaking. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition. | |
| STELLAR ARDEN - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear of the field. | |
| TAKEMYBREATHAWAY - held up final bend and early in the run home. | |
| DE LA RENTA - held up final bend. | |
| Race 7 HYDROFLOW MOBILE TROT | |
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| ZSAHARA - connections advised the mare would be racing in foal. Weakened final bend. | |
| MAJESTIC WHISPER - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer M Heenan. | |
| PAIGE - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. After considering its recent record, the filly was placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Broke near the 900m when there was a slight easing of the pace losing all chance. | |
| MURANO - trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be driven out by driver G O'Reilly. | |
| LA DAMA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver D van Til. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Broke passing the 600m after briefly locking sulky stays with EMILY losing all chance. Junior driver D van Til (assisted by B Orange) was warned for failing to concede her position near the 700m. Miss van Til advised she had difficulty steering the filly and would be recommending gear changes. | |
| EMILY - briefly locked sulky stays with LA DAMA near the 700m. | |
| LATRELL - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Hope. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend. Mr Hope was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion on the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Hope advised the gelding had worked hard in the middle stages to obtain the lead with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. | |
| Race 8 GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS LTD FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE | |
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| TREASURE TRAIL - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. After considering its recent record, the filly was stood down to complete one satisfactory trial from a mobile start prior to resuming. Held up final bend and early in the run home. | |
| MICAITLEN DENARIO - driver N Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. | |
| STILLROCKNROLLTOME - raced wide early. Paced roughly when weakening near the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the near fore leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming. | |
| MADAM RULER - raced wide early. | |
| AMBLESIDE DRIVE - weakened final bend. | |
| ROCKIN TO THE DAWN - paced roughly at various stages throughout. | |
| CARMELITE - over-raced through the middle stages. Raced wide from the 900m. | |
| GOTALOVE - out of position at the candy pole and start despite the efforts of driver L O'Reilly. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. | |
| Race 9 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE | |
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| GET KRAKEN - weakened leaving the final bend. When spoken to regarding the performance trainer/driver J Cox advised he was disappointed with the effort and could provide no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding in the coming days. | |
| SCOTLYNN BEACH BOY - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. | |
| RAKANOTTA - raced wide early. Driver C Dalgety reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. | |