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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Sunday, 30 July 2023

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 21st July 2023
Race 3 - HARCOURTS HORNBY THANKS GLENYS FRENCH PACE
Stable representative S Thornley advised Stewards on 30 July that PACIFIC THUNDER had recovered well since its last start and may be better suited to racing over shorter distances in future.
NZ Metro TC - Thursday, 27th July 2023
Race 1 - IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
At an adjourned hearing on 30 July, Junior driver A Cameron (DON JUAN) with the assistance of B Orange, defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that she drove carelessly when firstly shifting ground when not in a position to do so near the 1700m and secondly shifting inwards near the 1600m and checking TRIPLE ROCK which broke losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after taking into account the expiry date of Miss Cameron's current suspension, her driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 18 August up to and including 10 September 2023 (6 days).

Summary

Swabbing
ARNIES ARMY, MAVIS JONES, KIWI RECORD, TI AMO BELLE, SPIRITUAL BLISS, BOUDICA, MOP, SASSY STAR, KOWHAI NUGGET
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 1B Laughton (ARNIES ARMY)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 1B Peisley (FORD RULE)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track markers final bend.
Race 3M Purvis (IGETAKICKOUTOFYOU)
[Rule 865(1)] - Late notification of blinds on.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2MAVIS JONES - Warned Mobiles
Race 2REWIRI HILL - Warned Mobiles
Race 3IGETAKICKOUTOFYOU - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 4GENTLE MAC - Warned Mobiles
Race 5KALATRA - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6EBURY STREET - Warned Stands
Race 8GENTLE MAC - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8GOTTA TICKET - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 8LUNAR ROSA - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 31/07/2023 until 03/08/2023 inclusive (4 days):
LAVRA SOLITAIRE
Ineligible from 31/07/2023 until 04/08/2023 inclusive (5 days):
MATTHEW EYRE, TOP POCKET CHANCE, REKLAWS DREAM, HILDA MAUD, CURATOR, KOHLI TROUBLE
Exceptional Circumstances:
DON JUAN

Race Comments

Race 1   BETAVET HERBAZOLE (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
FORD RULE - struck several track markers rounding the final bend. Driver B Peisley was issued a warning.
ARNIES ARMY - driver B Laughton was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
OFF THE EDGE - raced wide early. Hung inwards throughout the run home.
Race 2   BETAVET PREPARE MOBILE TROT
MAVIS JONES - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R May. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Lay outwards at various stages through the running.
REWIRI HILL - broke as the start was effected losing ground, A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
GEORGE ELIOT - held up early in the run home.
Race 3   BETAVET PROTECT PACE
COUNTRY GOLD - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
FRANKIE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend. Driver R May reported that he had difficulty steering the gelding and would be recommending gear changes prior to the horse resuming.
IGETAKICKOUTOFYOU - trainer M Purvis was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with blinds. Over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly rounding the final bend when weakening. When questioned regarding the performance driver A Cameron advised the horse had paced roughly when she activated the removable deafeners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed chafing from the hopples. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
MILEY ACE - broke at the start losing ground.
PAY ME MORTGAGE - slow to begin.
ULTIMATE COUNSEL - over-raced middle stages.
ANN OFATHOUSAND BAYS - hung inwards at various stages during the running.
Race 4   BETAVET ALLER-GEN MOBILE TROT
EMILY - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.
WINNING BONES - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised he was very disappointed and the gelding would now be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary an endoscopic examination revealed an ulcerated soft palate. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
FEARLESS - over-raced middle stages.
TEDESCO - trotted roughly rounding the final bend.
SWITCH ON - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Ferguson could offer no explanation and advised that the gelding would now be freshened.
GENTLE MAC - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Race 5   BETAVET REGUMARE (FILLIES & MARES) MOBILE PACE
ALEKS KRISTINA - lay inwards near the 350m striking several track markers.
BALTIMORE JILL - held up final bend and early in the run home.
SEACRACKA - lay outwards leaving the final bend and early in the run home having to be corrected by driver K Cox.
KALATRA - attempted to buck and broke near the 1800m hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
A GUINNESS ROCK - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1800m.
WALLFLOWER - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the filly had paced roughly throughout and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of the connections revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
TOUCH N GO - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer B Zampese advised the filly had gained benefit from recent racing after being hampered at its most recent start.
Race 6   BETAVET ECHINACEA HANDICAP PACE
CHOCO LOU - broke at the start losing ground. Held up leaving the final bend.
WOLF OF WALL STREET - broke at the start losing ground.
EBURY STREET - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
TARTAN RAIDER - lay outwards leaving the final bend and throughout the run home having to be corrected by driver S Ottley.
BOUDICA - hampered by breaking runners at the start.
JUST HOLLA - raced three wide without cover from the 1100m.
Race 7   BETAVET BUILDABONE MOBILE PACE
ATOMIC TRAVELLER - lay inwards final bend crowding an inside runner.
BUDDY REIGN - held up final bend.
TOWER OF LOVE - pre-race warmed. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.
MOP - authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had not obtained any advantage near the 300m when racing inside track markers. Stewards spoke with driver C Ferguson in relation to this incident who advised when he initially attempted a run to the inside of ATOMIC TRAVELLER, there was a full opportunity to improve however shortly after he had been placed in restricted room when ATOMIC TRAVELLER had lay inwards. After viewing the replays, Stewards took the matter no further.
ROBYNS SHADOW - weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. 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   BETAVET HEMOHAULT TROT
LUNAR ROSA - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 1300m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
GOTTA TICKET - broke near the 1700m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
TOM BRADY - held up early in the run home.
GENTLE MAC - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after starting in Race 4 and was cleared to start. Broke at the start losing ground. Broke again leaving the 1600m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
Race 9   BETAVET THANKS THEIR STAFF & CLIENTS MOBILE PACE
IT'S ME - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised the gelding had worked hard through the early stages which had taken its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
COUGAR EXPRESS - lay inwards near the 200m and had to be straightened by driver G Thornley.
LIGHT UP THE FIRE - weakened leaving the final bend. Driver C Dalgety advised the stable will be having blood tests taken from the filly in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.
CHANGEAROUND - over-raced middle stages.
KENNEDY - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages and was taken forward to race outside the leader near the 1800m. Weakened final bend.
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