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Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Thursday, 17 August 2023

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra Park
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Mulcay (Chairman), A Dooley, B Van Kan
Veterinarian
Dr C Wilson
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General

General
Pre race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Cambridge Harness - Thursday, 10th August 2023
Race 4 - HIDDEN LAKE HOTEL AND APARTMENTS HANDICAP TROT
After further reviewing the replays and considering the evidence tendered at the initial inquiry, Stewards sought leave to withdraw the charge under Rule 868(2) against Junior Driver L Hibell (assisted by N Chilcott) in relation to the manner in which she drove KD ROYALTY rounding the final turn. Notwithstanding this Ms Hibell was warned that she would be expected to show better judgement given similar circumstances in the future.

Summary

Swabbing
I'LLAVABUBBLES, HAWKEYE PIERCE, CEEPEEKAY, AKATEA, SEASIDESTAR, JASINOVA, JETHRO BODINE, SPRINGBANK MASON, BETTOR HEIST
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 1M Northcott (I'LLAVABUBBLES)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (4 weeks).
Suspended from 18/08/2023 until 14/09/2023 inclusive.
Race 1A Sharpe (OHOKA ACHILLES)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (4 weeks).
Suspended from 18/08/2023 until 14/09/2023 inclusive.
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 1J Kriechbaumer (PETER FORSBERG)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground placing inside runner in restricted room.
Race 4T Herlihy (CLASSIC ELEGANCE)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented with removable deafeners instead of notified fixed deafeners.
Race 5R Downey (SANS AU REVOIR)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein on one occasion.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1BEACH PARTY - Warned Performance
Race 1PLAY BALL - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 2KEEPERS TOMMY - Warned Performance
Race 2NEW YORK HUSTLER - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3ELLE BEE JAY - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 6WICKED WANDA - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7ALL CASHED UP(AUS) - Final Warning Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 18/08/2023 until 22/08/2023 inclusive (5 days):
RED RACKHAM, KADA, ILSAS SON

Race Comments

Race 1   FAREWELL PERRIN-ONTO NEW ENDEAVOURS AMATEUR DRIVERS MOB PACE
OHOKA ACHILLES - over-raced middle stages when leading. Driver A Sharpe reported that the gelding had been striking a wheel disc. Mr Sharpe admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & 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 Sharpe's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 14 September 2023 (4 weeks).
PLAY BALL - Trainer I Brownlee advised Stewards that the gelding had been treated with acupuncture since last having raced. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed mild lameness in the left hind. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
I'LLAVABUBBLES - Driver M Northcott admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & 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 penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Ms Northcott's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 14 September 2023 (4 weeks).
HEY MIKI DENARIO - weakened final turn.
BEACH PARTY - placed in restricted room approaching the first turn and paced roughly for a stride. Weakened from the 600m. A post race-veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing performance.
PETER FORSBERG - Driver J Kriechbaumer was warned for the manner in which he shifted ground approaching the first turn which placed an inside runner in restricted room.
Race 2   SWEET LOU AT WOODLANDS TENDER CLOSES BY 19 OCT MOB PACE
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT - underwent a pre race veterinary examination, including an endoscopic procedure, after a small amount of blood was present at the right nostril upon arrival on course and was cleared to start.
CHALLENGER - commenced to weaken final turn.
LEO LINCOLN - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final turn.
NEW YORK HUSTLER - broke rounding the first turn losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.
SEA OF LOVE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first turn. Paced roughly near the 700m.
KEEPERS TOMMY - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first turn. Weakened final turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing performance.
Race 3   MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS HANDICAP TROT
JOHNNY WHO - broke briefly at the start.
EMILY BAY - broke at the start losing ground before settling.
MAZEPPA - lay out under pressure in the run home.
BERTHA'S PRIDE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
SANINARMBRO - slow early.
SLAINTE - lay in and broke rounding the first turn losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 800m when trailing the field.
WHO'S QUEEN - broke rounding the first turn but settled quickly. Weakened final turn.
SON OF A SUN - broke near the 250m losing all chance.
ELLE BEE JAY - broke at the start losing ground before settling. Broke approaching the first turn and trailed the field. Stood down to complete one satisfactory trial prior to resuming.
Race 4   NZB STANDARDBRED 2YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE
AKATEA - when questioned regarding the manner in which she had driven rounding the final turn Driver A Harrison advised that the filly had raced greenly throughout and had shifted out entering the home straight when being corrected after having lay in. Miss Harrison also reported that the off side deafener failed to activate and that connections would look to make a corrective gear change prior to next racing.
ADORED DREAMER - marginally back from position at dispatch.
CLASSIC ELEGANCE - Trainer T Herlihy was warned for presenting the filly with removable deafeners rather than the notified fixed deafeners.
Race 5   BRECKON FARMS HANDICAP TROT
FAITH IN MANCHESTER - broke near the 2250m hampering trailing runners and lost all chance.
MARIA THERESA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m.
ALANA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m.
SANS AU REVOIR - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m. Driver R Downey was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion on the final turn.
KISS MY PIXEL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m.
JASINOVA - raced wide early.
BRIENNE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m.
ASTERIA LAVRA - raced wide early before being restrained towards the rear. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m. Weakened near the 500m. Co-trainer L Hollis advised that he would have blood taken from the mare and would advise Stewards of the findings.
FIVE O'CLOCK GERRY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m.
ITAINTNECESSARILYSO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m.
Race 6   DAWSON HARFORD MOBILE PACE
BUSLOAD OF FAITH - shifted out marginally on straightening for the run home. Driver T Cameron was shown the replays and advised to make a greater effort to keep his runner straight in the future.
FRANKIE MAJOR - weakened final turn. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer R Green advised the gelding had not been suited to racing without cover. Stewards will follow up with Mr Green regarding this runner's recovery in the coming days.
BARBAROSSA - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Weakened in the run home.
VENTURESOME ARDEN - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the home straight.
CAULFIELD - broke early in the score up losing ground but was in position prior to the candy pole.
THIRD TIME - when questioned regarding the performance Driver Z Butcher advised that he was satisfied with the performance but felt that the gelding may be coming to the end of its preparation. Stewards will follow up with Trainer A Donnelly in the coming days.
WICKED WANDA - broke entering the first turn losing ground before settling. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners. Held up early final turn and then had difficulty obtaining clear running until late in the home straight.
KATIES PRINCESS - held up by a weakening runner final turn.
Race 7   IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION HANDICAP TROT
ALDEBARAN FLAME - pulled hard middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight before trotting roughly near the 100m having to be steadied.
LAURIES LEGACY - authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld to enable Stewards to view the replays of the final stages with Driver M Wallis (KIWITRIX) (5th place) after this runner was denied a run in the passing lane due to LAURIES LEGACY shifting down into the lane when Driver T Mitchell activated the deafeners. Ms Wallis advised that KIWITRIX had been under pressure at this stage and felt that she would not have beaten LAURIES LEGACY regardless of whether she had the run in the lane or had come out off that runner's back. Placings were duly authorised. Driver T Mitchell was reminded of his obligations to ensure that he takes immediate corrective action to remove his runner from the passing lane given similar circumstances in the future.
LIAISON - lay in and dislodged a track marker near the 1500m.
SPRINGBANK MASON - slow early.
ALL CASHED UP(AUS) - broke near the 100m losing its chance. A final warning was placed on the horse's racing manners.
Race 8   HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
HESASHORETHING - over-raced middle stages when outside the leader.
KAHLUA FLYBYE - marginally back from position at dispatch. Driver M McKendry was questioned in relation to the manner in which he had driven rounding the final turn when shifting down from a three wide position to the marker line in search of a run. Mr McKendry stated that KAHLUA FLYBYE was having her first run back from a spell against older horses so he had elected to go back from the outside barrier at the start. He further stated that he had improved three wide on the back of MAGIC FOUR near the 700m but that his filly had lay in rounding the final turn losing MAGIC FOUR's back so he felt his best option was then to shift down to look for clear running along the passing lane but he had then been disappointed for a run to the inside of BETTOR HEIST before battling on into 3rd place. Mr McKendry also added that he was more than satisfied with the performance given how the race had been run.
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