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Riverton Trotting Club Inc

Sunday, 28 January 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Riverton Trotting Club Inc at Riverton (Grass)
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
V Munro (Chairman), M Sole, B Burke
Veterinarian
Dr A Wezenbeek
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
GET ALONG, POUNAMU, BLITHE, LIVY DESMA, GOT YOU COVERED, BRIDGET LOUISE, SALLY LINDENNY, AMASS, LOU'S DEAL
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 1T Robertson (STILTON LORD)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (2 days).
Suspended from 29/01/2024 until 11/02/2024 inclusive.
Race 4A Kyle (TERROR COVE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving after 150m (3 days).
Suspended from 05/02/2024 until 23/02/2024 inclusive.
Fines
Race 7N Williamson (SIDOROVA)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. Fined $300.
Race 10L Bond (MAMMA MIA)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without the notified sliding blinds. Fined $100.
Warnings
Race 2B Norman (QUERCUS RUBRA)
[Rule 869(3)(e)] - Manner drove over concluding stages.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1CALIFORNIA DREAMING - Unruly Mobiles
Race 1CHEMMY - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 1THE MAESTRO - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 2HENNESSY - Unruly Stands
Race 5ASK ME LOU - Warned Mobiles
Race 5TIMBIMBOO - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 2 Trials
Race 6HACKSAW RIDGE - Warned Stands
Race 7EATMYDUST - Warned Mobiles
Race 7SUNSHINE MOMENT - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8WILLANGUS LAD - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 9INSARCHATWIST - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9LUCYS DELIGHT - Warned Racing Manners
Race 10A MAJOR STARR - Unruly Mobiles
Race 10CLAASEE - Warned Mobiles
Race 10MAMMA MIA - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 29/01/2024 until 02/02/2024 inclusive (5 days):
JUSTA LILY, ON TOP OF THE WORLD, CARRERA DANCE
Exceptional Circumstances:
BUZZER BEATER

Race Comments

Race 1   STEARNE ROOFING / AYTO'S DAIRY MOBILE PACE
CALIFORNIA DREAMING - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Checked and fell to the track near the 400m dislodging driver C Ferguson from the sulky. CALIFORNIA DREAMING underwent a veterinary examination and was found to have some minor abrasions. Mr Ferguson was examined by the St John Paramedics and cleared to fulfil his remaining driving engagements.
STILTON LORD - driver T Robertson 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 replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Robertson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including Sunday 11th February (2 days).
ROBYNS ART - checked near the 400m with driver M Hill being dislodged from the sulky. ROBYNS ART underwent a veterinary examination and was found to be uninjured in this incident. Driver M Hill was examined by the St John Paramedics and cleared to fulfil his remaining driving engagements.
CHEMMY - paced roughly and broke near the 400m resulting in several trailing runners being terminally checked, with two horses falling to the track. Stood down to complete one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
THE MAESTRO - checked and fell to the track near the 400m dislodging driver B Orange. THE MAESTRO underwent a veterinary examination and was found to have blood present in the nose area consistent with its head having contacted the ground, with the gelding being transported from the track in the Horse Ambulance. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming. Driver B Orange was examined by the St John Paramedics and cleared to fulfil his remaining driving engagements.
BALTIC STAR - weakened from the 700m and broke near the 500m losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until the Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
Race 2   WAIAU VALLEY SHEARING/RIVERTON BUTCHERY TROT
GET ALONG - connections advised that the gelding has had his joints treated since last racing.
QUERCUS RUBRA - fractious prior to the start. Broke near the 1400m. Again broke near the 250m losing its chance. Driver B Norman was warned for the manner he drove over the concluding stages.
WATTLE HILL - fractious prior to the start.
HENNESSY - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts. Trotted roughly and weakened final bend.
FATHER ON DOWN - over-raced early stages.
HIGHLIGHT - trotted roughly in the run home.
STYRAX - broke near the 1200m losing all chance.
Race 3   COLUMBUS COFFEE/ROCKET HOSPO/RIVERTON SUPERVALUE MOB PACE
BILL MO - weakened from the 700m.
POUNAMU - driver N Williamson advised he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
LA BAMBA - hampered near the 250m.
PEACE OF HEAVEN - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was back from position at the start. Lay in near the 250m hampering an inside runner.
Race 4   MATTHEW WILLIAMSON & NATHAN WILLIAMSON RACING STABLES TROT
SPEEDING SPIRIT - over-raced middle stages.
HEAVENLY STRINGS - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event by driver C Ferguson.
TERROR COVE - broke after 100m losing all chance. Driver A Kyle defended a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly after 150m when allowing his runner to shift down the track whilst in a gallop, checking a trailing runner which broke as a consequence and lost its chance. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from the Stewards and Mr Kyle the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and suspended Mr Kyle's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on Sunday 4th February up to and including Friday 23rd February (3 days).
MC SQUARED - broke at the start hampering an outside runner and losing ground. Broke again leaving the final bend.
HOT SAUCY BETTY - broke after negotiating the crossing near the 1600m losing ground.
JORDAN ANNE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
SON OF THE CLEANER - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Hampered again and broke near the 700m losing all chance.
RUBY SEDDON - broke near the 400m.
TONY MAC - broke briefly near the 700m hampering an outside runner.
FIERY BANDITO - checked and broke after 150m losing all chance.
Race 5   CARRIERS ARMS HOTEL & OLD CODGERS MOBILE PACE
I'M WATCHING YOU - held up early stages of the run home.
MATAI HARRY - raced three wide throughout.
FALCONS WATCH - driver B Orange reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
ASK ME LOU - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver A Kyle. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Paced roughly near the 1700m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
MYDADTHETERROR - raced three wide with cover throughout.
HIT THE LIGHTS - held up early stages of the run home.
LIVY DESMA - held up early stages of the run home.
TIMBIMBOO - connections advised that the gelding has had his joints treated since last racing. Broke near the 750m losing all chance. Stood down to complete two trials to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
Race 6   RIVERTON RURAL TRANSPORT RIVERTON CUP (HCP PACE)
ITOJE - broke at the start losing ground.
HACKSAW RIDGE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Race 7   MACCA LODGE / SOUTHLAND FORKLIFT HIRE MOBILE PACE
BRIDGET LOUISE - placed in restricted room by an outside runner racing into the first bend contacting several track markers. Held up early stages of the run home.
HIGHT PATROL - lay in near the 1500m dislodging a track marker. Broke near the 600m losing all chance.
LOTTIE'S LUCK - briefly placed in restricted room near the 1600m. Weakened in the run home.
SUNSHINE MOMENT - lay in near the 1600m despite the efforts of driver C Ferguson placing inside runners in restricted room. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
EATMYDUST - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
SIDOROVA - driver N Williamson 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 replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
OH MICKY - broke near the 1500m after jumping a dislodged track marker hampering a trailing runner.
DEMI DARLING - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m and broke in consequence, losing all chance.
Race 8   NEVILLE CLEAVER FISHING APARIMA HCP TROT
WILLANGUS LAD - broke near the 350m hampering a trailing runner. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
AFTERBURNER - lay in final bend contacting track markers and broke in consequence.
ABADABADO - broke at the start losing ground.
SALLY LINDENNY - connections advised that the mare will be racing in foal. Briefly hampered by a breaking runner near the 350m.
Race 9   KENNEDY BUILDING MOBILE PACE
FIREFOREFIDDLE - weakened in the run home.
RIGHTAZZ - hampered briefly near the 1300m.
LUCYS DELIGHT - broke near the 1250m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
INSARCHATWIST - over-raced early stages. Broke near the 1300m hampering a trailing runner and losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
STILL ROCKIN - raced wide early. Lay outwards in the run home.
Race 10   TUI BASE CAMP MOBILE PACE
TUNEINSPORTSFANS - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange could offer no explanation.
LOGAN ROCK - held up early in the run home.
A MAJOR STARR - broke just prior to the start losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts.
JENNY GUMP - raced wide early.
AIRWAVES - held up early in the run home.
SMART I AM - held up early in the run home.
CLAASEE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
MAMMA MIA - trainer L Bond was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the mare without the notified sliding blinds. Broke early in the score up and was back from the Unruly position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
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