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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 27 January

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Invercargill HRC - Saturday, 30th April 2022
Race 10 - NEVELE R STUD/MACCA LODGE SOUTHERN OAKS FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
Trainer R Todd advised Stewards on 24 January that PLAY PHILLY has had a wind operation since last racing.
Akaroa TC - Saturday, 3rd December 2022
Race 7 - CAVALIER TROTTING PRODUCTS HANDICAP TROT
At an appeal hearing on 24 January driver J Ford (TEST THE BOUNDARIES) defended a charge under Rule 868(2) alleging that he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures in the run home when persisting with a run between ROYAL DEL and SIOUX PRINCESS when insufficient room existed until shifting inwards near the 100m whilst clearance was available throughout the home straight in the passing lane. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Ford, the Appeals Tribunal dismissed the appeal and suspended Mr Ford's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 29 January up to and including 28 February 2023 (1 month) and in addition imposed a fine of $500.
Reefton TC - Friday, 30th December 2022
Race 2 - REEFTON PLUMBING PACE
Trainer M Brown advised Stewards on 26 January that MICHAEL EYRE has had a knee treated since last racing.
Banks Peninsula TC - Sunday, 8th January 2023
Race 3 - CHRIS JONES - BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE PACE
Trainer B Ward advised Stewards on 25 January that MISTER BLUE SKY has been treated for ulcers since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
A HILL TWO MENNY, DALTON SHARD, DOUBLE TIME, ROYDON MUSCLE, AIMING FOR GLORY, JEZEBEL, BOUDICA, FOLKLORE, MARTHA STUART, WARLOCH
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 1M Smolenski (WITH GRACE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (3 days).
Suspended from 30/01/2023 until 12/02/2023 inclusive.
Fines
Race 5B Butt (COME TOGETHER)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented with sliding blinds not notified. Fined $100.
Warnings
Race 5G Thornley (THE COALMAN)
[Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2SHARP AS A TAC - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3FRANCO STEFAN - Veterinary Clearance Required (ECG Required)
Race 3FRANCO STEFAN - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 4SLAINTE - Warned Stands
Race 5ROCKIN VA VA - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8BOSS KENNY - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 8SILVERLININGS - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9NO TERROR - Warned Racing Manners
Race 10SIR BRIGADOON - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 28/01/2023 until 01/02/2023 inclusive (5 days):
ALL TOO WELL, LORD PUBLISHER, UNICO VACANZA, SOUNDSOFCASH, MOVE IT ON OVER
Ineligible from 28/01/2023 until 10/02/2023 inclusive (14 days):
EMMA'S BOY
Exceptional Circumstances:
RAKANOTTA

Race Comments

Race 1   IRT. YOUR HORSE.OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
PENELOPE HALL - raced keenly middle stages. Held up early final bend.
WITH GRACE - over-raced through the middle stages and in particular when having to be restrained off the back of THE FIERY COUNTESS near the 900m. Driver M Smolenski admitted a breach of 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 Smolenski's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 29 January up to and including 12 February 2023 (3 days).
ROLLIE IN SHOT - raced wide early.
Race 2   HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
VICTOR LUSTIG - driver J Morrison reported the middle hopple carrier strap came adrift during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be sufficiently taped with trainer D Taylor deemed not to be at fault.
SHARP AS A TAC - broke near the 600m hampering an outside runner and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. When spoken to regarding the performance driver T Williams reported he had concerns with the manner in which the gelding had pulled up. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery with an elevated respiratory rate. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the horse with connections in the coming days.
FORTE LUSTRE - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt reported the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding with connections in the coming days.
MYSTAR BLUE JEAN - raced wide without cover from the 900m. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m when forced wide. When spoken to regarding the performance driver B Orange reported the colt had been under pressure before being hampered. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
Trainer T Barron advised Stewards on 1 February that subsequent blood tests taken from SHARP AS A TAC have revealed no abnormalities and has continued with the gelding's current preparation.
Trainer K Barron advised Stewards on 3 February that MYSTAR BLUE JEAN has been sent for a spell.
Trainer I Court advised Stewards on 3 February that FORTE LUSTRE has been sent for a spell.
Race 3   PI & GJ KENNARD BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE
FRANCO STEFAN - commenced to weaken near the 1200m and was retired from the race. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
SKY VALE - held up early final bend.
WOLF OF WALL STREET - weakened final bend. When spoken to regarding the performance driver J Morrison advised the gelding had been on one rein throughout and this may have taken its toll. Trainer K Barron advised he would give consideration to sending the horse for a spell.
Race 4   AIRPARK CANTERBURY TROT
GREENBANK DON - lay in rounding the bends and in particular on the final bend when weakening.
SLAINTE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
SPELLS OF LOVE - broke briefly near the 1400m losing ground before settling.
NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke at the start losing all chance.
GALLEONS AMBASSADOR - trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be fully driven out.
WYNBERG WATCH - fractious prior to the start. Slow to begin and trotted roughly shortly after the start before settling at the rear of the field.
Race 5   INSURANCE LIFE (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
SOVIET STAR - over-raced middle stages.
COME TOGETHER - Trainer B Butt was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the mare to race with sliding blinds instead of the notified blinds.
TEDS LEGACY - raced wide early and middle stages.
ROCKIN VA VA - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner and lost ground before settling. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.
THE CONQUEROR - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2300m.
THE COALMAN - out of position at the start. Driver G Thornley was issued a warning.
BETA THAN LOVE - over-raced middle stages.
ROCKIN VA VA - Trainer C Wigg advised Stewards on 30 January that the gelding has had a knee treated and will continue its preparation.
Race 6   THANK YOU FROM WOODLANDS STUD FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
FERGALICIOUS - briefly held up passing the 500m.
Race 7   GARRARDS 'PREMIER MARES' CHAMPIONSHIP MOBILE PACE
BOUDICA - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer T Thomas advised the mare has performed well previously on the course and he was not surprised with today's performance with the horse being suited by the fast tempo of the race.
SUPERSTAR LEGEND - slow early. Weakened final bend.
MANHATTAN - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Butt advised he was not disappointed after the mare had been required to work hard in the early stages and the fast tempo throughout.
ALLAMERICANLOVER - raced wide early.
LIFES A BEACH - held up over the concluding stages.
LADY OF THE LIGHT - disappointed for a run in the middle stages of the run home.
Trainer B Butt advised Stewards on 30 January that MANHATTAN has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing.
Race 8   PHOEBE STUD SAYS HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY GEMMA BECKETT MOB TROT
BOSS KENNY - raced erratically passing the 1200m when shifting up the track having to be corrected. Driver J Morrison advised the gelding had attempted to run through the gate at the stables entrance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the horse.
THE PRESENT MAKER - broke entering the first bend losing all chance.
SPY DA MOMENT - raced wide early and middle stages.
PARIS PRINCE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home. Driver B Orange reported the gelding would take considerable benefit from today's race given it was its first run back after a spell.
SUNNY LOUIS - commenced to improve before being forced four-wide near the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised that the horse had got too far back in the running and had been unable to improve due to the fast tempo of the race but notwithstanding this he was not disappointed with the horse's performance.
SILVERLININGS - raced three wide early and middle stages before reaching the parked position near the 900m. Broke under pressure near the 100m. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
Race 9   PAUL RENWICK JOINERY & KITCHEN MOBILE PACE
SPORTY CHARLIE - lay outwards throughout the run home.
ARTATAC - driver S Ottley was questioned regarding the manner in which she drove racing through the front straight on the first occasion when unsuccessfully contesting the lead which was being held by CLOUDY BAY. Miss Ottley stated after being crossed by CLOUDY BAY approaching the first turn she elected to improve forward as she felt driver T Williams (CLOUDY BAY) might look to take a trail. She added it was only when Mr Williams made it apparent he was intent on holding the lead when turning his whip near the 1300m that she immediately desisted with the challenge and restrained to race without cover. Miss Ottley further explained ARTATAC had raced well previously when driven in a similar manner but on this occasion the gelding had started to over-race before commencing to weaken approaching the 500m. Miss Ottley added that, notwithstanding this, she was disappointed with the gelding's performance. After considering Miss Ottley's explanation, Stewards took the matter no further other than to remind her of her obligations given similar circumstances in the future to ensure she makes every effort not to set her horse a task that is beyond its capabilities. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
NO TERROR - raced erratically through the middle stages when throwing its head around which resulted in a slight easing of the pace near the 600m and the hampering of a trailing runner and another runner being checked. A warning was placed on the racing record of the horse.
BUCKSKIN - checked and broke near the 600m after a slight easing of the pace.
WARLOCH - when questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance driver W House advised the gelding had been suited by the fast tempo of the race and being saved for one run.
TERRY - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 600m.
Race 10   FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE
RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - held up final bend and early in the run home locking sulky stays briefly with DIVINE ANGEL.
DIVINE ANGEL - locked sulky stays briefly with RADIOACTIVE JAFFA early in the run home.
SIR BRIGADOON - broke and stumbled shortly after the start losing all chance after the near side front hopple loop dropped and was retired from the race. Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation into this matter.
SIR BRIGADOON - the adjourned investigation was reconvened where it was established that the gelding had galloped shortly after the start and then caught the near knee boot on the hopple loop which stripped the carrier resulting in the loop dropping causing SIR BRIGADOON to stumble. A warning was placed on this runner's barrier manners.
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