Hororata Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 12 February
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- Hororata Trotting Club Inc at Mt Harding Racecourse
- Weather
- Fine
- Track
- Good
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- P Williams (Chairman), S Renault, M Sole
- Veterinarian
- D L Williamson
General
| General |
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| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. |
Supplementary
Nil
Summary
| Swabbing |
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| VIRGINIA CLOWERS, ANN SOPHIE, MO'UNGA, KILAUEA, GAZZA BEATT, PHILADELPHIA FILLY, KIKORANGI BLUE, BUCKSKIN, PRESS PLAY, TU TANGATA, OLIVE COOK |
| Protests | |
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| Nil |
| Suspensions | |
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| Race 4 | G Smith (JAMES CAGNEY) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving causing interference first bend (3 days). Suspended from 19/02/2023 until 02/03/2023 inclusive. |
| Race 6 | A Cameron (PHILADELPHIA FILLY) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (3 days). Suspended from 19/02/2023 until 25/02/2023 inclusive. |
| Race 7 | A Fitzgerald (MAYBE) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (3 days). Suspended from 19/02/2023 until 25/02/2023 inclusive. |
| Race 7 | D Keast (CASTELO DE VIDE) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (4 days). Suspended from 13/02/2023 until 25/02/2023 inclusive. |
| Fines | |
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| A Lethaby (ANN SOPHIE) [Rule 305(c)] - Decision 23/02/23 - Failed to advise horse had been treated for a virus. Fined $200. | |
| Race 2 | C DeFilippi (LADY VINCENT) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start. Fined $100. |
| Race 2 | C DeFilippi (LADY VINCENT) [Rule 303(2)] - Misconduct, kicked horse in abdomen prior to the start. Fined $400. |
| Race 3 | T Chmiel (EDDIE JAMES) [Rule 303(2)] - Misconduct, punched horse in abdomen prior to the start. Fined $400. |
| Race 5 | J Morrison (PHOEBE K) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel. Fined $300. |
| Warnings | |
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| Race 2 | K Cox (WOODLEA JEWEL) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner. |
| Race 2 | S Ottley (FRAUD) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start. |
| Race 3 | D Burrows (LAY ON MACDUFF) [Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix sliding blinds so as not to malfunction. |
| Race 3 | T Chmiel (EDDIE JAMES) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 3 | S Clarke (NADIRA FRANCO) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein. |
| Race 3 | B Hope (LAY ON MACDUFF) [Rule Starting Regs 8.2] - Late to arrive at the start. |
| Race 3 | B Weaver (ROCKETMAN) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 3 | B Weaver (ROCKETMAN) [Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track markers final bend. |
| Race 3 | B Weaver (ROCKETMAN) [Rule Starting Regs 8.2] - Late to arrive at the start. |
| Race 4 | A Cameron (TYKE) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start. |
| Bleeders | |
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| Nil |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 1 | QUEEN DOREEN - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request |
| Race 1 | TOP OF THE HILL - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 2 | LAWYER GIRL - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 3 | HEAVEN - Unruly Stands |
| Race 4 | LUSTRE AMOUR - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 4 | UNICO ROCCIA - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 5 | DIDJABRINGTHEBUBBLES - Warned Stands |
| Race 5 | WYNBERG WATCH - Final Warning Stands |
| Race 6 | PHILADELPHIA FILLY - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 6 | SECRET COCKTAIL - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 7 | BLUE ROCK DANCER - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 7 | U R THE ONE - Warned Stands |
| Race 9 | SO ROCK AROUND - Final Warning Racing Manners |
| Race 10 | BOYZ INVASION - Warned Stands |
| Race 10 | SILVERLININGS - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial |
| Race 11 | CLASSIE LINC - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles |
| 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 13/02/2023 until 17/02/2023 inclusive (5 days): KAWATIRI CREEK, MIDNIGHT SIOUX | |
| Exceptional Circumstances: MEMORIES N HEAVEN, SLIPPERY MISTRESS, TOPAZ |
Race Comments
| Race 1 PETER & CATHARINE CRAIG TROT | |
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| T K NIHILATOR - trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Broke passing the 1600m losing ground. Broke again near the 400m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. | |
| VINCENZO - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 1700m losing further ground. | |
| BEVRON - began awkwardly. Hampered by a breaking runner passing the 1600m. | |
| QUEEN DOREEN - broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainer's request. | |
| THE FIERY COUNTESS - broke at the start losing considerable ground. | |
| VIRGINIA CLOWERS - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again racing into the first bend losing further ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. | |
| DOWNTOWN ORLANDO - held up early in the run home. | |
| TOP OF THE HILL - tangled away. Broke near the 1100m losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Broke again near the 350m losing all chance. | |
| TOP OF THE MOMENT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. | |
| Race 2 'BUY KIWI MADE' AT WAI EYRE- TREVOR BEATON MEMORIAL MOB PACE | |
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| ANN SOPHIE - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver A Lethaby advised the mare had been treated for a virus since last racing and had trialed well in preparation for today's race. Stewards opened an investigation into Mrs Lethaby failing to advise the mare had been treated for a virus. | |
| LAWYER GIRL - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. | |
| WOODLEA JEWEL - driver K Cox was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home. | |
| MILEY ACE - paced roughly shortly after the start. | |
| LADY VINCENT - driver C DeFilippi defended a breach of Rule 303(2) alleging that he misconducted himself when kicking the mare on one occasion in the abdomen prior to the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards, a Starter's Assistant and Mr DeFilippi, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and reserved their decision on penalty. Out of position at the start. Mr DeFilippi was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. In taking this course of action Stewards took into consideration Mr DeFilippi's recent record in relation to this Rule. Mr DeFilippi also defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations alleging that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr DeFilippi the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge. | |
| FRAUD - out of position at the start. Driver S Ottley was issued a warning. | |
| ROSE NOIRE - broke briefly in the score up however was in position at the start. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| LADY VINCENT - driver C DeFilippi defended a breach of Rule 303(2) alleging that he misconducted himself when kicking the mare on one occasion in the abdomen prior to the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards, a Starter's Assistant and Mr DeFilippi, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and reserved their decision on penalty. On 14 February the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400. | |
| Trainer A Lethaby admitted a charge under Rule 305(c) in that she failed to advise Stewards that ANN SOPHIE had been treated for a virus since last racing and was fined $200 by the Adjudicative Committee. | |
| Race 3 JOHN MORRISON FARRIER, KEN McRAE & DAVE McHUGH PACE | |
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| LAY ON MACDUFF - driver B Hope was warned for being late to arrive at the start area. Mr Hope advised the sliding blinds were unable to be activated despite his efforts. Trainer D Burrows was issued with a warning for failing to affix this gear so as not to malfunction. | |
| ROCKETMAN - driver B Weaver was warned for being late to arrive at the start area. Struck several track markers rounding the final bend. Mr Weaver was warned to make a better effort to avoid making contact with track markers in future. Mr Weaver was also warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had not gained an advantage when contacting track markers on the final bend. | |
| LESTER - back from its position at the start. | |
| NADIRA FRANCO - driver S Clarke was warned for using his whip free of the rein early in the run home. | |
| HEAVEN - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the race. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. | |
| REIGNING ARDEN - broke briefly at the start. | |
| EDDIE JAMES - driver T Chmiel defended a breach of Rule 303(2) alleging that he misconducted himself by punching the horse in the abdomen on one occasion prior to the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Chmiel the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and reserved their decision on penalty. Over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Mr Chmiel was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. | |
| STUNIN SID - fractious prior to the start. Over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home. | |
| EDDIE JAMES - driver T Chmiel defended a breach of Rule 303(2) alleging that he misconducted himself by punching the horse in the abdomen on one occasion prior to the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Chmiel the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and reserved their decision on penalty. On 14 February the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400. | |
| Race 4 PHILIP WAREING'S LIMITED (CONTRACTORS) MOBILE PACE | |
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| LUSTRE AMOUR - broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| NEPHRITE - hung inwards on the final bend striking track markers. Continued to hang inwards in the run home. | |
| JAMES CAGNEY - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Held up throughout the run home. Driver G Smith reported the removable deafeners were not activated in consequence. Mr Smith defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly when shifting ground abruptly racing into the first bend checking VERY KIWI (R Holmes) which broke. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Smith's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 18 February up to and including 2 March 2023 (3 days). | |
| SIR MONTY - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start and again racing into the first bend. | |
| OH NO NANA - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and again racing into the first bend. | |
| TYKE - out of position at the start. Driver A Cameron was issued a warning. Checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| UNICO ROCCIA - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend. | |
| MIKI PARTY - held up middle stages of the run home. | |
| VERY KIWI - checked and broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. | |
| Race 5 UPL NZ LIMITED TROT | |
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| BARRYTOWN - broke at the start losing ground. | |
| SPELLS OF LOVE - trotted roughly at various stages throughout. | |
| WYNBERG WATCH - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A final warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke briefly after 150m. Held up early in the run home. | |
| PHOEBE K - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Broke again passing the 200m after shifting outwards and contacting the sulky wheel of SLAINTE. Driver J Morrison defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Morrison the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after hearing submissions on penalty imposed a fine of $300. | |
| DIDJABRINGTHEBUBBLES - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke at the start losing ground. | |
| Race 6 RAKAIA SEED CLEANING MOBILE PACE | |
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| CHANGEOVER JO - checked racing into the first bend and paced roughly. | |
| BEEPS - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Hampered racing into the first bend. | |
| PHILADELPHIA FILLY - hung inwards racing into the first bend checking trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Junior driver A Cameron (assisted by M Purvis) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Cameron's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 18 February up to and including 25 February 2023 (3 days). | |
| SECRET COCKTAIL - broke in the early stages checking trailing runners and losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up throughout the run home. | |
| ROCK N DIAMONDS - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. | |
| KING ARTHUR - raced wide early. | |
| MOODY RIVER - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. | |
| WEBS REACTOR - held up early in the run home. | |
| PHONE TAP - checked and broke racing into the first bend. Over-raced middle stages. | |
| HES SANTAS EXCUSE - checked and broke in the early stages losing considerable ground. Held up throughout the run home. | |
| BIG MAMA MORRIS - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Held up early in the run home. | |
| Race 7 NUFARM LTD REVELL DOUGLAS JUNIOR DRIVERS SERIES HCP PACE | |
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| TAKEMYBREATHAWAY - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered near the 1300m. Held up early in the run home. | |
| BETTERTHANDIVA - broke at the start losing considerable ground. | |
| RAZORS EDGE - hampered near the 1300m. Raced wide without cover from the 900m. | |
| QUICKSMART - hampered near the 1300m. | |
| U R THE ONE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| CASTELO DE VIDE - junior driver D Keast 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 submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Keast's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 25 February 2023 (4 days). | |
| BLUE ROCK DANCER - hung outwards passing the 1300m hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Held up early in the run home. | |
| VINCENT VEGA - broke briefly at the start. Over-raced middle stages. | |
| KIKORANGI BLUE - hampered near the 1300m. | |
| MAYBE - junior driver A Fitzgerald (assisted by G Smith) 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 submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Fitzgerald's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 18 February up to and including 25 February 2023 (3 days). | |
| Race 8 GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND HORORATA CUP (HCP PACE) | |
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| DENNIS DENUTO - fractious prior to the start. | |
| I'M YOUR HUCKLEBERRY - broke at the start losing ground. | |
| ABSOLUTE DYNAMITE - broke briefly at the start. | |
| TOM MARTIN - broke at the start losing ground. Held up middle stages of the run home. | |
| ROLLYOUROWN - broke at the start losing ground. Held up throughout the run home. Driver T Williams reported he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence. | |
| Race 9 ARXADA NZ LIMITED MOBILE PACE | |
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| VICTOR BRAVO - hung outwards leaving the final bend and throughout the run home despite the efforts of driver R Close. | |
| ELDOLAR - held up early in the run home. | |
| FLYAWAY - raced wide early. | |
| SO ROCK AROUND - paced roughly leaving the final bend and shifted outwards hampering a trailing runner. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Hung inwards throughout the run home. | |
| RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained towards the rear of the field. | |
| AMERICAN SNIPER - hampered leaving the final bend when SO ROCK AROUND shifted outwards. | |
| AVA ADORE - held up early in the run home. | |
| EL CHICO - over-raced throughout. | |
| Race 10 FIONA STUART MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT | |
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| BEYOND THE HORIZON - driver J Smith will be spoken to in the coming days regarding his use of the whip in the run home. | |
| IDEAL INVASION - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Weakened final bend. When spoken to regarding the performance trainer J Clementson advised he will be having blood tests taken in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results. | |
| PAIGE - broke at the start losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. | |
| KOHLI TROUBLE - broke at the start losing all chance. | |
| SILVERLININGS - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. | |
| BOYZ INVASION - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - held up until late in the run home. Driver J Young-Grant reported the removable deafeners were not activated in consequence. | |
| TEDESCO - held up throughout the run home. | |
| ROYDON MUSCLE - held up early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| NOTASBADASILOOK - fractious prior to the start. Hampered by breaking runners at the start losing ground. | |
| Race 11 BAYER NZ LIMITED MOBILE PACE | |
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| ITZ MAGICAL MEG - lay inwards throughout the run home. | |
| IKSAKA - weakened final bend. | |
| SISTER'S DELIGHT - over-raced early stages when being restrained towards the rear of the field. Held up early in the run home. | |
| CLASSIE LINC - held up early in the run home. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts. | |
| Trainer M Smolenski advised Stewards on 1 March that SOPHIA BROMAC has had a front fetlock treated since last racing. | |