Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc at Manawatu Raceway
- Weather
- Fine
- Track
- Fast
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- S Mulcay (Chairman), A Dooley, M Hepburn
- Veterinarian
- Dr P Loh
General
| General |
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| Pre race blood testing was carried out. Stewards extended some leniency when assessing horse penalties due to the blustery conditions prevailing. |
Supplementary
| Auckland TC - Thursday, 3rd August 2023 |
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| Race 7 - NZB STANDARDBRED SUPPORT NI STALLION NIGHT 2YO MOB PACE |
| TWISTA - Connections advised Stewards on 04 December that the gelding has had its knees and hocks treated since having last raced. |
| Ashburton TC - Thursday, 16th November 2023 |
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| Race 11 - BETAVET CELEBRATING 15 YEARS MOBILE PACE |
| ROCKIN VA VA - connections advised on December 12 the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing. |
| Auckland TC - Thursday, 30th November 2023 |
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| Race 2 - METALCRAFT ROOFING MOBILE PACE |
| DELIGHTFUL REALITY - Connections advised Stewards on 4 December that the filly has had her knees and fetlocks treated since having last raced. |
| Cambridge Harness - Thursday, 7th December 2023 |
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| Race 7 - MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM DUNSTAN MOBILE PACE |
| Trainer/Driver T Mitchell (ILLUSIVE SUNSHINE) advised Stewards on 12 December the blood tests taken revealed no abnormalities. Mr Mitchell further advised the filly has been treated for bruised feet and will race with the addition of pads in the future. |
Summary
| Swabbing |
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| SLAINTE, BOYZ INVASION, SWEET SPIRIT, MILLIES SENSATION, LADY LA SALLE, SUPERSTAR LEGEND, JOHNNY MAC, ANN OFATHOUSAND BAYS |
| Protests | |
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| Nil |
| Suspensions | |
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| Nil |
| Fines | |
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| Race 5 | F Schumacher (RORY MCILROY) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Failed to maintain barrier position. Fined $100. |
| Warnings | |
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| Race 1 | A Shutkowski (EASY MCCARTNEY) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented with blinds not notified. |
| Race 3 | S Dickson (FREDASTAIRE) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 4 | N Delany (OCEANIC ART) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Bleeders | |
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| Nil |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 1 | HENRIK LUNDQVIST - Warned Performance |
| Race 3 | CALI FRANCO - Warned Performance |
| Race 3 | STEALERS WHEEL - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 4 | WHISKEY ON THE ROCKS - Warned Performance |
| Race 5 | CONSTANCE CLAIRE - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 5 | COURAGE REACTOR - Veterinary Clearance Required |
| Race 5 | THE ELITE ATHLETE - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 7 | MR PRESIDENT - Warned Racing Manners |
| Medical Certificate | |
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| Nil |
| Driver Changes | |
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| Nil |
| Late Scratchings | |
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| Race 1 | CARLEY MAGUIRE - at 3.00pm due to transport issues |
| Race 4 | DIDJANOTHATONE - at 4.50pm due to transport issues |
| Race 5 | COURAGE REACTOR - at 7.34am on Vet's advice |
| Scratching Penalties | |
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| Ineligible from 13/12/2023 until 26/12/2023 inclusive (14 days): COURAGE REACTOR | |
| Exceptional Circumstances: CARLEY MAGUIRE, PLAY FOOTSIE, DIDJANOTHATONE, BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP |
Race Comments
| Race 1 PAUL CLARIDGE ELECTRICAL HANDICAP TROT | |
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| MR MONTY - swung inwards at the start. Lay in and contacted track markers rounding the final turn. | |
| EASY MCCARTNEY - Trainer A Shutkowski was warned for presenting the mare with blinds which were not notified. Lost contact with the body of the field through the middle stages. Trotted roughly having to be steadied near the 400m. | |
| HENRIK LUNDQVIST - broke entering the first turn but soon settled. Broke again shortly after, settling at the rear and raced wide early. Lost contact with the body of the field in the middle stages and trotted roughly at various stages. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. A warning was placed on the gelding's race performance. Trainer J Abernethy advised that he would be making a gear change prior to the second day. | |
| CARLEY MAGUIRE - late scratching at 3.00pm due to transport issues. | |
| SLAINTE - broke near the 1100m but soon settled. | |
| Race 2 THE HILLTOP BAR AND RESTAURANT HANDICAP TROT | |
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| QUIK SHARNIE - stood on the mark and was slow to begin. Broke near the 850m. Broke again near the 200m. | |
| STORMS ACOMING - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner and lost ground. Lay in rounding the final turn contacting a track marker. | |
| KINGSCLERE - broke rounding the first turn losing all chance. | |
| PRINCE ENVY - raced wide early stages. Lay in and trotted roughly near the 800m losing ground. Lay in again when weakening rounding final turn. | |
| MANCHESTER IN TIME - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Broke passing the 1800m losing ground. Broke again near the 700m losing further ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation when galloping on both occasions during the running. | |
| BOYZ INVASION - broke at the start but soon settled. | |
| HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - trotted roughly under pressure over the concluding stages. | |
| Race 3 ITM MOBILE PACE | |
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| SWEET SPIRIT - Driver W House reported that he did not activate the deafeners due to having the field covered. | |
| SHARKNTATTIES - pulled hard in the score up. Lay in and contacted track markers near the 250m. | |
| STEALERS WHEEL - broke entering the first turn losing ground then raced wide until crossing to the parked position near the 1250m. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. | |
| CONOR MCGREGOR - held up rounding the final turn. Hung outwards throughout the run home and was reluctant to take the run that was available in the passing lane. | |
| LOUIE V TONNE - raced four wide from the 700m before weakening final turn. | |
| JACQUELINE ROSE - raced four wide from near the 700m. | |
| ROZONA ROSE - weakened final turn. | |
| WHITEBAIT DELIGHT - weakened from the 700m. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to detect any abnormality. Trainer D Gale advised that the filly would be spelled. | |
| CALI FRANCO - lay in and paced roughly rounding the first turn losing ground. Broke near the 1550m losing all chance. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to detect any abnormality. A warning was placed against the mare's race performance. | |
| FREDASTAIRE - Driver S Dickson was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. | |
| Race 4 NEIGHBOURHOOD BAR MOBILE PACE | |
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| SANTANNA MACH - lay out over the final stages. | |
| WHISKEY ON THE ROCKS - weakened from the 700m. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to detect any abnormality. A warning was placed on the gelding's race performance. | |
| DIDJANOTHATONE - late scratching at 4.50pm due to transport issues. | |
| PETER FORSBERG - lay out under pressure throughout the run home. | |
| PACING HOPE - paced roughly and had to be steadied after unsuccessfully competing for a position in the running line near the 1350m. | |
| MILLIES SENSATION - when questioned regarding the improved performance Driver B Butcher advised that the mare had received an economical trip and was suited by the drop back in class. | |
| OCEANIC ART - commenced to improve three wide near the 1350m before being eased and successfully competing with an inside runner for the position it had vacated. Driver N Delany was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Delany advised that the filly had peaked on its run over the final stages. | |
| Race 5 HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY MIKE BERGER MOBILE PACE | |
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| LETSGODANCING - held up briefly rounding the final turn. | |
| COURAGE REACTOR - late scratching at 7.34pm on Vet's advice. | |
| CONSTANCE CLAIRE - paced roughly late in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. | |
| RORY MCILROY - back from position at the start. Driver F Schumacher was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to maintain his position until dispatch. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final turn. | |
| THE ELITE ATHLETE - broke rounding the final turn hampering a trailing runner and lost its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. | |
| Race 6 ROYDEN WILLIAMS TROPHY MOBILE PACE | |
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| SUPERSTAR LEGEND - Driver W House reported that he did not activate the deafeners due to having the field covered. | |
| QUICKSMART - over-raced early before being taken out to race in the parked position near the 1500m. Continued to race keenly for some distance. | |
| Race 7 THE COBB MOBILE PACE | |
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| MR PRESIDENT - over-raced middle stages. Held up early final turn and then broke near the 200m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. | |
| JOHNNY MAC - Driver W House reported that he did not activate the deafeners due to having the field covered. | |
| Race 8 RACING AGAIN THURSDAY 14TH MOBILE PACE | |
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| BLAZE MAGUIRE - weakened from the 400m. Driver A Pyers is to be spoken to in relation to racing over several track markers rounding the final turn. | |
| PENNYS FIRST FLIGHT - weakened final turn. Driver F Schumacher was shown the replay and questioned in relation to dropping his right foot from the sulky footrest early in the run home. Mr Schumacher explained he had encountered difficulty in activating the deafeners which resulted in him dropping his foot. After considering his explanation Stewards took the matter no further other than to remind Mr Schumacher of his obligations. | |
| CAROLINA MOON - raced wide early. | |
| HA'PENNY - raced wide from the 1150m. | |
| MILLION DOLLAR CHIC - raced wide from the 1000m. | |
| ANN OFATHOUSAND BAYS - held up final turn and early stages of the run home. | |
| MALEFICENCE - held up rounding the final turn and early stages of the run home. | |