NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
- Weather
- Overcast
- Track
- Good
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- P Williams (Chairman), S Renault, M Sole
- Veterinarian
- Dr A A Corser
General
| General |
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| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. |
Supplementary
| Auckland TC - Friday, 26th April 2024 |
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| Race 7 - DAWSON HARFORD TAYLOR MILE MOBILE PACE |
| Trainer A Donnelly advised Stewards on 01 May that bloods taken from JOLIMONT had come back normal and she could only attribute the performance to the early effort when caught wide. |
Summary
| Swabbing |
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| TEDDY BAKER, LOVEY DOVEY NOVA, OH MICKY, EYES TO HEAVEN, IDEAL CHEVRON, RUSH, DEAN JAMES, CHEEKY RED |
| Protests | |
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| Nil |
| Suspensions | |
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| Race 1 | R Reekie (SHE'S TOUGH) [Rule 869(3)(g)] - Driving in a manner capable of diminishing chances when challenging for the lead (4 months). Suspended from 02/05/2024 until 01/09/2024 inclusive. |
| Race 1 | B White (TEDDY BAKER) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (1 month). Suspended from 02/06/2024 until 01/07/2024 inclusive. |
| Race 1 | B White (TEDDY BAKER) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel first bend (1 month). Suspended from 02/05/2024 until 01/06/2024 inclusive. |
| Race 3 | R Harrison (BONO BROWN) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (2 days). Suspended from 06/05/2024 until 12/05/2024 inclusive. |
| Race 3 | O Thornley (BONDI LUSTRE) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving shifting ground when insufficiently clear first bend (3 days). Suspended from 11/05/2024 until 17/05/2024 inclusive. |
| Race 7 | R Houghton (VISCOUNT BANNER) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel first bend (3 days). Suspended from 06/05/2024 until 12/05/2024 inclusive. |
| Race 7 | D Reardon (FLYING FOR ME) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (2 days). Suspended from 06/05/2024 until 12/05/2024 inclusive. |
| Fines | |
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| Race 1 | M House (FRANCO HOFFMAN) [Rule 864(2)(d)] - Failed to affix crupper so as not to come adrift. Fined $100. |
| Race 1 | B White (TEDDY BAKER) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel after the start. Fined $300. |
| Race 5 | D Dolan (FERNZ GOLDY) [Rule 864(2)(e)] - Failed to activate the hopple shorteners. Fined $100. |
| Warnings | |
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| Race 1 | M House (FRANCO HOFFMAN) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground crowding inside runners final bend. |
| Race 3 | C Dalgety (OH MICKY) [Rule 864(3)] - Failed to report sliding blinds not activated. |
| Race 3 | D Dolan (SCARLETT'S LEGACY) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Lack of control when activating gear final bend. |
| Race 4 | P Anderson (FREEDOMS BEAUTY) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented to race without the notified blinds. |
| Race 4 | B Borcoskie (BEAUVIEW TOPAZ) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 4 | R May (BIGGLES) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 5 | T Chmiel (BETTOR REACTION) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground crowding inside runners 250m. |
| Race 6 | C & J DeFilippi (ONE EL) [Rule 452(2)] - Incorrect colours. |
| Race 6 | G Smith (RUSH) [Rule 869(4) & Passing Lane Regs] - Maintain straight course and leave passing lane clear for trailing runners. |
| Bleeders | |
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| Nil |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 2 | WUDABUBBIT - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 2 Trials |
| Race 3 | BONO BROWN - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 4 | CHANGEFORTHEBETA - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 6 | TARUKENGA - Warned Performance |
| Medical Certificate | |
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| Nil |
| Driver Changes | |
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| Nil |
| Late Scratchings | |
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| Nil |
| Scratching Penalties | |
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| Ineligible from 02/05/2024 until 06/05/2024 inclusive (5 days): OSMIUM |
Race Comments
| Race 1 GARRARDS (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE | |
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| JUBILEE ROCK - weakened passing the 450m after being unsuccessfully challenged for the lead during the middle stages hampering a trailing runner. Crowded by outside runners rounding the final bend striking track markers. | |
| VRILO - lay inwards passing the 900m striking a track marker. Held up rounding the final bend by a weakening runner. Driver C Wigg reported she sustained a punctured sulky tyre shortly after the start. | |
| TEDDY BAKER - shifted inwards shortly after the start and struck the sulky wheel of VRILO. Driver B White admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground and after viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Shifted outwards approaching the first bend and struck the sulky wheel of OFF THE EDGE. Mr White admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground and after viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr White's Amateur driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 1 June 2024 (1 month). Over-raced middle stages. Raced three wide from the 1100m. Hung inwards passing the 500m crowding inside runners. Mr White admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and 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 White's Amateur driver's licence from 2 June up to and including 1 July 2024 (1 month). | |
| OFF THE EDGE - sustained a punctured sulky tyre approaching the first bend. | |
| FOVEAUX GAMBLER - over-raced early and middle stages when being restrained to obtain cover. | |
| SHE'S TOUGH - over-raced early and middle stages when racing wide on the track. Unsuccessfully challenged for the lead through the middle stages. Weakened final bend and was crowded by outside runners. Stewards questioned driver R Reekie regarding the tactics he adopted through the middle stages when unsuccessfully challenging JUBILEE ROCK for the lead before weakening. After considering his explanation, Stewards issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(g) alleging he drove in a manner capable of diminishing his chances of winning by failing to give his horse sufficient respite when continuing to apply pressure to JUBILEE ROCK which was leading through the middle stages. Mr Reekie admitted the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Reekie's Amateur driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 1 September 2024 (4 months). | |
| FRANCO HOFFMAN - raced wide early. Shifted inwards rounding the final bend crowding inside runners. Driver M House was issued a warning. The crupper came adrift during the running. Mr House was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to affix this gear so as not to come adrift. Mr House will be spoken to in the coming days regarding his use of the whip in the run home. | |
| Race 2 WOODLANDS WEANLINGS ARE GROUP ONE WINNERS TROT | |
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| JORDAN ANNE - broke at the start losing ground. | |
| ELIZABETH HILL - hung inwards throughout the run home. | |
| BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - broke after 150m losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. | |
| WUDABUBBIT - broke near the 200m losing its chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on two occasions prior to resuming. Trainer M Jones advised the mare will now be sent for a spell. | |
| Race 3 THE TYRE GENERAL (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE | |
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| BONO BROWN - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Harrison. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Stewards opened and adjourned an enquiry into the manner in which Miss Harrison used her whip in the run home. | |
| OPO - crowded by an outside runner approaching the first bend. Over-raced middle stages. | |
| OH MICKY - driver C Dalgety was issued a warning for failing to advise he did not activate the sliding blinds. | |
| BONDI LUSTRE - shifted inwards approaching the first bend crowding an inside runner. Junior driver O Thornley (assisted by J Dunn) admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly approaching the first bend after shifting ground when insufficiently clear of OPO which had to be restrained. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Thornley's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 10 May up to and including 17 May 2024 (3 days). | |
| SCARLETT'S LEGACY - shifted wider on the track rounding the final bend when driver D Dolan was activating gear. Mrs Dolan was issued a warning for her lack of control at this stage of the race. | |
| IDEAL DOUBLE - hung inwards passing the 1300m losing ground. Hung inwards again when attempting to improve wide on the track rounding the final bend. | |
| KRYSTAL DELIGHT - over-raced when racing in the parked position through the middle stages. | |
| Junior driver R Harrison (BONO BROWN) assisted by J Dunn, admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and 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 Miss Harrison's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 5 May up to and including 12 May 2024 (2 days). | |
| Race 4 FAHEY FENCE HIRE PACE | |
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| CHANGEFORTHEBETA - broke passing the 1500m hampering trailing runners losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| BEAUVIEW TOPAZ - broke at the start losing ground. Lay inwards passing the 900m striking a track marker. Driver B Borcoskie was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. Mr Borcoskie reported the near side hopple shortener failed to activate after becoming entangled. | |
| FREEDOMS BEAUTY - trainer P Anderson was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified blinds. | |
| BIGGLES - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Driver R May was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. | |
| HEAVEN - hung inwards rounding the final bend causing driver K Cameron some difficulty. Held up until late in the run home. | |
| TACKER - broke at the start losing ground. | |
| LILY'S A STAR - broke at the start losing ground. | |
| CHLOE'S DASH - paced roughly after 150m having to be steadied. | |
| KELTIC TIGER - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages. | |
| TRES BONNE FILLE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m. Over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. | |
| Race 5 CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE SERIES (HEAT 7) MOBILE PACE | |
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| FORD RULE - weakened from the 600m and struck a track marker near the 250m after being crowded by outside runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages to maintain the lead with the effort taking its toll over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| BETTOR REACTION - shifted inwards near the 250m crowding inside runners. Driver T Chmiel was issued with a warning. | |
| KINK - over-raced middle stages. | |
| WRIGGLES RUFUS - held up final bend and early in the run home. | |
| FOLLOW ME FANTASY - crowded by an outside runner near the 250m. | |
| FERNZ GOLDY - driver D Dolan was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to activate the hopple shorteners. | |
| FAST ACE - held up final bend and early in the run home. Paced roughly near the 200m. | |
| Race 6 LAMB & HAYWARD TROT | |
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| ONE EL - caretaker trainers C & J DeFilippi were issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Broke at the start hampering trailing runners and losing all chance. | |
| MURANO - hampered at the start and broke losing ground. | |
| TARUKENGA - weakened from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare. | |
| MAJESTIC WHISPER - broke at the start losing all chance. | |
| RUSH - lay inwards throughout the run home and shifted into the passing lane. Driver G Smith was warned to ensure he makes a greater effort to maintain a straight course and leave the passing lane clear for trailing runners. | |
| GINAS MAJESTY - broke after 200m losing ground. | |
| SPEEDING SPIRIT - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Trotted roughly throughout the run home. | |
| TAKE AFTER ME - broke near the 300m losing all chance. | |
| Race 7 FAULKS INVESTMENTS MOBILE PACE | |
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| DEAN JAMES - connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing. | |
| THE WELSH DRAGON - briefly paced roughly passing the 900m. Weakened final bend. | |
| VISCOUNT BANNER - shifted inwards racing into the first bend and struck the sulky wheel of FLYING FOR ME (D Reardon) and stumbled before locking wheels with CHAMPAGNE NEN. Driver R Houghton defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and both drivers, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Houghton's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 5 May up to and including 12 May 2024 (3 days). | |
| MOENUI MISS - hampered racing into the first bend. Held up final bend. | |
| CHAMPAGNE NEN - checked racing into the first bend and locked wheels with VISCOUNT BANNER. | |
| FLYING FOR ME - driver D Reardon admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and 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 Reardon's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 5 May up to and including 12 May 2024 (2 days). | |
| Race 8 GOLD BAND TAXIS PACE | |
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| INTERPOL - paced roughly passing the 2200m. | |
| MICHAEL EYRE - fractious prior to the start. Hung outwards throughout the run home causing driver C Dalgety difficulty. | |
| DON JUAN - broke briefly at the start. | |
| ARNOLD LAYNE - paced roughly passing the 1300m. Weakened passing the 600m. | |
| LETS GET TROPICAL - weakened passing the 550m. | |