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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 18 August 2023

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Invercargill HRC - Saturday, 6th May 2023
Race 1 - CENTREPOINT & SOUTH CITY LIQUORLAND HANDICAP TROT
Trainer D Simpson advised Stewards on 17th August that OUR EVIE RAE has had its hocks treated since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 9th June 2023
Race 1 - IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. TROT
Trainer B Negus advised Stewards on 16th August that SANDFLY BAY had a knee and an infection treated since last racing.
Winton HRC - Friday, 30th June 2023
Race 6 - MACCA LODGE WINTER REWARDS MOBILE PACE
Trainer N Chalmers advised Stewards on 15th August that DALNESS ARIZONA has been treated for stomach ulcers since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Thursday, 13th July 2023
Race 8 - LIVAMOL MOBILE TROT
Trainer W O'Connell advised Stewards on 16th August that AVEROSS MAJESTY has been treated for a virus since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Sunday, 16th July 2023
Race 1 - MARK JONES RACING THANKS STAFF (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
Trainer W O'Connell advised Stewards on 16th August that FOUR STARZZZ SHIRAZ has been treated for a virus since last racing.
Race 6 - ARTATAC & SIOUX PRINCESS -IRON HORSES- 34 WINS MOBILE PACE
Trainer W O'Connell advised Stewards on 16th August that GRONKOWSKI has been treated for a virus since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Thursday, 27th July 2023
Race 1 - IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
Trainer R Todd advised Stewards on 18 August that MIGHTYFLYIN SUPASTAR has had its hocks treated since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 4th August 2023
Race 4 - FAULKS INVESTMENT MOBILE PACE
Trainer M Purvis advised Stewards on 18 August that DANCE WITH THE BOSS has had a coffin joint treated since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 11th August 2023
Race 3 - PI & GJ KENNARD BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE
After speaking with driver K Cox on 18 August and viewing the replays it was established that TIDE AND TIME had been over-racing near the 200m and a warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
Race 4 - EQUICONNECT 17TH AUGUST AT ADDINGTON MOBILE PACE
Co-trainer A Telfer advised Stewards on 16 August that MELODY BANNER has had its hocks treated since last racing.
Race 6 - GARRARDS NATIONAL HANDICAP PACE
Co-trainer A Telfer advised Stewards on 16 August that ALLAMERICANLOVER has had a coffin joint treated since last racing.
Ashburton TC - Sunday, 13th August 2023
Race 7 - BRENT & TIM WHITE STABLES / FOOTHILLS SHEARING HCP PACE
Trainer C Wigg advised Stewards on 17 August that blood tests taken from ROCKIN VA VA had revealed no abnormalities and that they will be making gear changes prior to the gelding's next start.

Summary

Swabbing
AROHA KENNY, JUDINE, CASINO ACTION, OUTAMYWAY, TRIPLE ROCK, SINBAD, SANTANNA MACH, BUFFY NORTHSTAINS, VICTOR BRAVO
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 8J Harrington (SALVO)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel leaving final bend. Fined $250.
Warnings
Race 5G Bond (FULLA HOT EYRE)
[Rule 865(1)] - Presented with removable deafeners not notified.
Race 5J Dunn (COUNTRY GOLD)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Anticipating a run and contacting track markers 150m.
Race 7W House (SANTANNA MACH)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground placing inside runners in restricted room 900m.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1CLYDE - Warned Mobiles
Race 1NOTASBADASILOOK - Unruly Mobiles
Race 2COURTNEY ROSE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2SWEET JOY - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 8BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - Warned Mobiles
Race 8PAIGE - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 2SEACRACKA - at 9.15am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 19/08/2023 until 20/08/2023 inclusive (2 days):
HIT THE BEACH
Ineligible from 19/08/2023 until 23/08/2023 inclusive (5 days):
LAVRA SOLITAIRE, SEACRACKA, ALMIGHTY CLEVER
Exceptional Circumstances:
AARDIEBYTHESEASIDE, MASTERLY

Race Comments

Race 1   AIRPARK CANTERBURY MOBILE TROT
IT'S SO EASY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend.
AROHA KENNY - over-raced middle stages. Driver B Williamson advised the removable deafeners were not activated due to having the field covered.
NOTASBADASILOOK - raced greenly and hung outwards late in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Continued to hang outwards on several occasions during the running.
CLYDE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Hung inwards rounding the final bend striking a track marker.
KD HAWK - broke near the 400m hampering trailing runners.
BROTHER LOVE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.
Race 2   AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
COURTNEY ROSE - raced greenly in the early stages and broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
SEACRACKA - late scratching at 9.15am on Veterinary advice.
MILEY ACE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
SWEET JOY - broke near the 1700m hampering a trailing runner and losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
TOUCH N GO - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1700m. Over-raced middle stages.
JUDINE - lay inwards over the concluding stages.
Race 3   WOODLANDS STUD 'SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE' MOBILE PACE
WHO'S DELIGHT - over-raced middle stages.
NO MATTER WAT - raced wide from the 500m. Paced roughly on occasions throughout the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver O Thornley advised the mare had been striking itself over the latter stages.
Race 4   RENWICK FARMS MOBILE TROT
SON OF PATRICK - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver W House advised the gelding had appreciated a return to mobile racing and being able to race in a more prominent position close to the speed.
Race 5   CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE
MAGICIAN - driver C Dalgety reported the gelding had been striking a knee rounding the final bend.
COUNTRY GOLD - driver J Dunn was warned for the manner in which he drove near the 150m when being held up and anticipating a run to the inside of POTTER resulting in him striking track markers.
WUHAN - over-raced middle stages.
FULLA HOT EYRE - trainer G Bond was issued a warning for presenting the colt to race with removable deafeners which had not been notified.
Race 6   KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION MOBILE PACE
WITH STYLE - hung inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.
SINBAD - raced wide early.
PRIMA DONNA - held up near the 200m. Driver G Smith advised he did not activate the removeable deafeners as a result.
TEMPO WARRIOR - held up near the 50m.
Race 7   XCM SPORT MOBILE PACE
ROCK N DIAMONDS - contacted track markers when placed in restricted room by an outside runner near the 900m. Weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. Stewards questioned driver J Morrison regarding the tactics he adopted near the 700m when shifting ground outwards and weakening shortly after. After hearing from Mr Morrison and trainer K Barron, Stewards adjourned the matter for further consideration. Mr Barron further advised the gelding had struck its knee and shin boots during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up the recovery of the gelding with Mr Barron in the coming days.
FLO MOTION - placed in restricted room by an outside runner near the 900m.
SIR MONTY - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.
EASTWOOD DREAM - Driver S O'Reilly advised she had been unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.
SANTANNA MACH - lay inwards and then shifted inwards near the 900m placing FLO MOTION and ROCK N DIAMONDS in restricted room with ROCK N DIAMONDS striking track markers. Junior driver W House was warned for the manner in which he drove at this stage. When assessing this Stewards took into account the initial move was due to the horse laying in.
THE MATRIARCH - raced wide early.
Race 8   ADDINGTON CUP WEEK 'ON SALE 31 AUGUST' MOBILE TROT
RACEY KRUSA - driver S O'Reilly reported she sustained a punctured sulky tyre leaving the final bend.
SALVO - junior driver J Harrington admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly leaving the final bend when allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of RACEY KRUSA which punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250. When questioned regarding the improved performance Mr Harrington advised the mare had appreciated the return to mobile racing and a drop in class from recent starts.
SUE'S DASH - raced wide early.
PAIGE - out of position at the candy pole and start despite the efforts of driver S Tomlinson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up early in the run home.
BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Driver J Young-Grant advised the removable deafeners were not activated due to having the field covered.
Race 9   GOLD BAND TAXIS YOUNG AT HEART MOBILE PACE
MCCRIKEY - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver B Hope advised the removable deafeners were not activated in consequence.
RUBY'S A DELIGHT - over-raced middle stages.
ULTIMATE BIRD - over-raced and broke near the 2300m losing ground.
JUST HOLLA - raced wide early and then over-raced when being restrained to the rear of the field. Continued to over-race through the middle stages. Held up early in the run home.
ONELOVEONELIFE - over-raced middle stages.
SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed. Over-raced middle stages. Held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.
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