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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 7 July 2023

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Good, Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
N McIntyre (Chairman), S Renault, P Williams, S Mulcay (Remote)
Veterinarian
D L Williamson
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 23rd June 2023
Race 1 - SENZ NZ AMATEUR DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP (HEAT 2) MOBILE PACE
Trainer A Swain advised Stewards on 7 July that OPAWA LOUIE has been treated for stomach ulcers since last racing.
Race 9 - FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE
TIGER TAYLOR - Stable representative J Markham advised Stewards on 4 July that TIGER TAYLOR has had its knees treated since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 30th June 2023
Race 2 - PI & GJ KENNARD BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE
Stable representative B Orange advised Stewards on 5 July that JACCKA OPA has been treated for a respiratory infection and will continue with its current preparation.
Race 3 - XCM SPORT MOBILE TROT
Trainer A Faulks advised Stewards on 5 July that MISSALYSSA has been sent for a spell.
Race 5 - LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER- SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH CHARITIES TROT
Trainer K Townley advised Stewards on 5 July that blood tests taken from AIGUILLE revealed the gelding to be showing signs of a viral infection which is being treated.
Race 10 - FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Co-trainer A Telfer advised Stewards on 5 July that AIMING FOR GLORY has recovered well and will continue with its current preparation.

Summary

Swabbing
ITSAMONEYMAKER, SWEETHOMEALABAMA, ELLATINE, TORNADO BANNER, SWEET COCO, MASTER CLASS, EVANGALIST, MADELEINE STOWE, CREED, ANN SOPHIE
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 10T Chmiel (BONDI LUSTRE)
[Rule 869(7A)(c)] - Shifting ground after the start forcing inside runner over track markers. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 3B Orange (IDLE STUARTIA)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track marker prior to passing lane.
Race 9L O'Reilly (CREED)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2THE FINISHER - Unruly Mobiles
Race 5DANCE WITH THE BOSS - Warned Mobiles
Race 7BEACH FLYBYE - Veterinary Clearance Required
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 1PLAYING WITH STARS - at 9.18am on Veterinary advice
Race 1CHOCO LOU - at 9.37am on Veterinary advice
Race 3WYNBERG WATCH - at 9.21am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 08/07/2023 until 11/07/2023 inclusive (4 days):
GALWAY GIRL
Ineligible from 08/07/2023 until 12/07/2023 inclusive (5 days):
CHOCO LOU, PLAYING WITH STARS, KOWHAI NUGGET, WYNBERG WATCH, SWEET LOUISE, ZIA BROMAC

Race Comments

Race 1   IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
ELITE STYX - over-raced through the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover.
SANTANNA MACH - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1200m. Weakened final bend.
CHOCO LOU - late scratching at 9.37am on Veterinary advice.
PLAYING WITH STARS - late scratching at 9.18am on Veterinary advice.
Race 2   HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
THE FINISHER - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Continued to pace roughly in the early stages. Over-raced middle stages.
PATIRO - held up by a weakening runner final bend. When questioned regarding the improved performance driver C Ward advised the gelding had worked hard at its last start and was able to capitalize on an economical run tonight.
SWEETHOMEALABAMA - raced wide early.
MIGHTYFLYIN SUPASTAR - held up final bend by a weakening runner. Again held up middle stages of the run home.
FIELD MAJOR - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the horse had raced greenly. Stewards will follow up with trainer T Bagrie regarding the horse's recovery in the coming days.
WUHAN - hung inwards and lost ground over the early stages.
SAMVASA - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened from the 500m hampering trailing runners.
POTTER - held up late in the run home.
Trainer T Bagrie advised Stewards on 11 July that FIELD MAJOR has recovered well and will continue with its current preparation.
Race 3   THE BOG TROT
MAKE MY SUNDON - over-raced when leading through the middle stages.
IDLE STUARTIA - driver B Orange was issued a warning for striking the final track marker prior to the passing lane. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Orange advised the mare had failed to respond when placed under pressure. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
MIGHTY LOGAN - broke at the start losing all chance.
LIGHT OF DA MOON - over-raced middle stages.
KD HAWK - broke passing the 150m.
WYNBERG WATCH - late scratching at 9.21am on Veterinary advice.
ELLATINE - pre-race warmed.
Following this race the track was upgraded to Fast.
Race 4   WOODLANDS STUD - BREEDING A BETTER FUTURE MOBILE PACE
SPIRITUAL BLISS - held up early in the run home.
TOUCH N GO - hung inwards rounding the final bend.
KALATRA - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed with the filly's effort and could provide no explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
Trainer K Barron advised Stewards on 12 July that KALATRA has recovered well following its race and is continuing with its preparation for racing at Addington on Sunday 16 July.
Race 5   THE TYRE GENERAL MOBILE PACE
BEST TRIO - hung outwards passing the 600m and again early in the run home and had to be steadied after becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of SMOKE ON THE WATER.
SWEET COCO - hung inwards throughout the run home and shifted into the passing lane despite the efforts of driver C Dalgety.
ULTIMATE BIRD - over-raced middle stages. Held up middle stages of the run home. Driver T Williams advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.
DOCTOR TIM - held up rounding the final bend.
STEPHS BOY - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1300m.
DANCE WITH THE BOSS - broke as the start was effected losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly passing the 500m before weakening. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised he had difficulty steering the gelding throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with trainer M Purvis in the coming days.
Trainer M Purvis advised Stewards on 12 July that DANCE WITH THE BOSS has recovered well from its race and will continue with its current preparation. Mr Purvis added he will be considering making gear changes for the gelding's future races.
Trainer R Todd advised Stewards on 21 July that FERNLEIGH BLACKBIRD has had its hocks treated since last racing.
Race 6   FAHEY FENCE HIRE HANDICAP TROT
DEM BONES DEM BONES - weakened final bend. Trainer M Williamson advised the mare would now be freshened.
SUNNY LOUIS - held up by a weakening runner final bend and trotted roughly.
MASTER CLASS - driver K Butt reported she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
WINNING BONES - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer M Williamson advised he was disappointed with the effort and that he would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and would notify Stewards of the results.
CURATOR - broke at the start losing all chance.
TAKE AFTER ME - broke racing into the first bend losing considerable ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
SEBASTIAN COE - broke passing the 1800m losing all chance.
Trainer M Williamson advised Stewards on 12 July that blood tests taken from WINNING BONES showed the gelding to be fatigued and he will look to space its races in the future.
Race 7   PI & GJ KENNARD BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE
BEACH FLYBYE - weakened leaving the final bend hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams advised the gelding had hung outwards throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed low grade lameness in the right hind leg and signs of muscle tie up. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming. Co-trainer A Telfer advised she would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.
AMERICAN ME - over-raced middle stages.
LIFES A BEACH - held up leaving the final bend by a weakening runner.
DENY EVERYTHING - held up leaving the final bend by a weakening runner.
Race 8   PAUL RENWICK JOINERY HANDICAP TROT
ZSA ZOE - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.
MAGIC DASH - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
AVEROSS MAJESTY - over-raced middle stages. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
ROYAL DEL - broke at the start hampering trailing runners and lost considerable ground.
DOMINATION'S CALL - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
THE DOMINATOR - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
Race 9   KB ELECTRICS MOBILE PACE
PALATABLE - underwent a veterinary examination prior to the start and was cleared to race.
THE COALMAN - held up rounding the final bend.
OHOKA LE BRON - raced wide early. Lay outwards passing the 150m despite the efforts of driver C Dalgety when placed under pressure.
DELIGHTFUL STAR - raced wide early. Paced roughly at various stages throughout. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
SHEPHERDS DELIGHT - weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
CREED - driver L O'Reilly was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
Trainer I Court advised Stewards on 13 July that SHEPHERDS DELIGHT has been sent for a spell.
Race 10   FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE
SWEET TREAT - crowded by an outside runner after 100m and struck several track markers having to be steadied.
BONDI LUSTRE - driver T Chmiel admitted a breach of Rule 869(7A)(c) in that he shifted inwards after the start when insufficiently clear causing SWEET TREAT to race over track markers. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.
BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - crowded final bend by EXECUTIVE BANNER which hung inwards.
ANN SOPHIE - raced wide early.
BIG MAMA MORRIS - lay outwards when driver S O'Reilly activated the sliding blinds and was immediately straightened.
EXECUTIVE BANNER - hung inwards final bend crowding an inside runner. Continued to hang inwards in the run home.
APATCHOFGOLD - raced wide early.
AVA ADORE - held up final bend.
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