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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Sunday, 9 June 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
KNOCKSHANBALLY, MY ROYAL BREAK, AUNTIE DEB, SKY ROCKET, SONOMA TYRON, OH MICKY, KEEPING IT KIWI, SWEETHOMEALABAMA, CHEER ME ON, BONNIE BAGRIE, STAR MAGIC
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 1N Munro (KNOCKSHANBALLY)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner (1 month).
Suspended from 10/06/2024 until 09/07/2024 inclusive.
Race 2S Trotter (HOOFN IT)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner (2 days).
Suspended from 10/06/2024 until 16/06/2024 inclusive.
Race 2J Versteeg (PENELOPE HALL)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving causing interference 300m (2 days).
Suspended from 15/06/2024 until 21/06/2024 inclusive.
Fines
Race 4R May (BETTOR LOVER)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein. Fined $250.
Warnings
Race 1A Edge (OFF THE EDGE)
[Rule 858(1)(i)(m)] - Out of position at the candy pole and start.
Race 2J Versteeg (PENELOPE HALL)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 7C Thornley (BELMONT VALOR)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track markers final bend.
Race 9B Weaver (GIRLSHAVTIME)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein and with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 10K Tomlinson (BRIAN BEATT)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Race 11R Alfeld (HIT THE BEACH)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground crowding inside runner after 200m.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1BETTING GIFT - Warned Mobiles
Race 1BETTING GIFT - Warned Performance
Race 2BONJOUR PARIS - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 2CREATING KASH - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3DARBY - Warned Mobiles
Race 5COSMIC ANGEL - Warned Stands
Race 8RESILIENT - Unruly Stands
Race 11IZACHEAPEE - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 8FORD RULE - at 9.50am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 10/06/2024 until 13/06/2024 inclusive (4 days):
ZIA BROMAC
Ineligible from 10/06/2024 until 14/06/2024 inclusive (5 days):
ROCKY IN PARADISE, FORD RULE, MOENUI MISS, SPECIAL EFFECTS

Race Comments

Race 1   GOLD BAND TAXIS (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
FOLLOW ME FANTASY - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.
INTERPOL - weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
KNOCKSHANBALLY - driver N Munro 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 and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Munro's Amateur driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 9 July 2024 (1 month). When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer A Edge advised the gelding had benefited from gear changes and a change in training regime by working the horse on a larger track.
AVENGER - raced wide early and middle stages. Lay inwards rounding the final bend striking several track markers.
BETTING GIFT - fractious leaving the pre-race circle before breaking in the early stages of the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the horse. Trainer B Negus advised he would give consideration to the gelding's racing future.
FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced wide early. Weakened from the 600m.
OFF THE EDGE - out of position at the candy pole and start. Driver A Edge was issued a warning. Raced wide early and middle stages.
Race 2   THANK YOU SAM TAYLOR VET TROT
TRUEBLUE WAIHEMO - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
BONJOUR PARIS - broke after 200m losing all chance. Broke again near the 200m. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainer's request.
ELLAMON - weakened final bend.
PETITE TRIXTON - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
MY ROYAL BREAK - raced wide early.
MODE - checked and broke briefly near the 300m.
THE GARDENER'S PRIDE - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.
HOOFN IT - driver S Trotter 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 and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Trotter's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 9 June up to and including 16 June 2024 (2 days).
OLIVER - broke after 100m losing ground. Broke again near the 700m losing considerable ground.
PENELOPE HALL - trainer J Versteeg advised the mare has had its hocks treated since last racing. Held up final bend. Driver J Versteeg admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground outwards near the 300m checking MODE which broke. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Versteeg's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 14 June up to and including 21 June 2024 (2 days). Mr Versteeg was also warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.
HEARTBREAK HOTEL - broke near the 450m losing considerable ground. .
CREATING KASH - broke after 150m losing ground. Broke again near the 1500m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
Race 3   NORTH CANTERBURY FLASHINGS MOBILE PACE
TACKER - hung inwards final bend striking several track markers.
WISHFUL THINKING - held up early in the run home.
AQUILA - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Morrison advised the mare had been unsuited to racing in the parked position.
IVONA DADIC - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
WATERHOLES ROAD - paced roughly late in the score up and in the early stages. Raced four wide from the 650m.
DARBY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Dalgety. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Raced four wide from the 650m.
UCANTHANDLETHETRUTH - over-raced middle stages.
Race 4   CAMELOT 1984 NZ CUP WINNER MOBILE PACE
NED KELLY - hampered by a weakening runner near the 900m.
COUNTRY GOLD - held up middle stages of the run home.
BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - hampered by a weakening runner near the 900m. Held up until late in the run home.
ACENTO - hampered by a weakening runner near the 900m.
SKY ROCKET - over-raced early when being restrained to the rear of the field.
CHICAGO BEAR - weakened from the 900m hampering trailing runners. Hung inwards near the 300m striking several track markers. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.
BETTOR LOVER - driver R May advised the gelding had hung rounding the final bend and in the run home causing him difficulty. Mr May defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr May the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.
SOCIAL DISTANCING - hung inwards early in the run home and briefly shifted inwards into the passing lane having to be corrected by driver B Orange.
Race 5   FREIGHTING SOLUTIONS NZ TROT
DEM BONES DEM BONES - held up throughout the run home. Driver B Hope advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence.
SALVO - slow to begin. Raced wide without cover from the 800m.
RUSH - hung inwards early in the run home having to be corrected by driver G Smith. Continued to hang inwards and also trotted roughly throughout the run home and was unable to be fully driven out.
MAXWELL EDISON - broke passing the 100m losing its chance.
NOAH MAGNIFIC - held up final bend and until late in the run home.
DIDJABRINGTHEBUBBLES - hung inwards final bend losing ground with trailing runners being hampered. Held up early in the run home before trotting roughly and stumbled passing the 175m losing ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
COSMIC ANGEL - fractious prior to the start. Broke in the early stages losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
ALI LINDENNY - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.
CAPPAHA - held up early in the run home.
EMILY - held up early in the run home.
LA DAMA - raced wide early and middle stages.
HIGH NOON - held up final bend.
Race 6   CALLIE'S DELIGHT GROUP ONE WINNER MOBILE PACE
SPIRITUAL BLISS - trainer B Zampese reported the mare had been slow to recover following the race. Stewards will follow up with Mr Zampese in the coming days.
OH MICKY - raced wide early. Paced roughly passing the 700m. Driver J Cox reported the mare had been striking the dust sheet.
MAJOR PERFORMER - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1350m. Weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer T Yesberg advised he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with Mr Yesberg in the coming days.
BIG MAMA MORRIS - hung inwards and struck several track markers rounding the final bend.
PRIDES CONTESSA - back from the unruly position at the start.
Race 7   THANK YOU BRAXTON FARRIERS PACE
HOWIE ROBYN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
SPECTATOR - broke briefly at the start.
WHOSDREAMINGNOW - broke at the start losing ground. Raced four wide from the 700m.
MAJOR HENRY - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
HOO HAA - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
DESTINY'S DREAM - broke at the start losing ground.
MAJOR LINC - driver S Thornley advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking.
BELMONT VALOR - over-raced middle stages. Struck several track markers rounding the final bend when weakening hampering trailing runners. Driver C Thornley was issued a warning. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
Race 8   HAPPY 60TH DAVEY PACE
SWEETHOMEALABAMA - driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
KENNEDY - began awkwardly. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
CHOCO LOU - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
MISTER BLUE SKY - broke at the start losing ground. Lay inwards passing the 2100m striking several track markers.
MAJOR HIPSTER - over-raced middle stages.
RESILIENT - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Raced wide from the 600m.
GOORAMBAT ART - began awkwardly. Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.
FORD RULE - late scratching at 9.50am on Veterinary advice.
Race 9   WOODLANDS STUD SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE MOBILE PACE
OKIWI BAY - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
MAJOR CHEDDAR - over-raced middle stages.
BETS ON - raced wide early.
AMBLESIDE DRIVE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.
GIRLSHAVTIME - driver B Weaver was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion and with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.
Race 10   HEAVYWEIGHT HERO GROUP ONE WINNER TROT
CRUISE LINER - broke at the start losing ground. Hung outwards on several occasions throughout the running. Weakened leaving the final bend.
BRIAN BEATT - driver K Tomlinson was warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance Miss Tomlinson advised she was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
BONNIE BAGRIE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
MARTHA STUART - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced for a distance passing the 1400m. Raced wide from the 1200m.
MAJESTIC WHISPER - broke after 150m losing all chance.
VERY MAJESTIC - broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.
Race 11   BOB BUTT THANKS OWNERS & SUPPORTERS MOBILE PACE
ROTTEN RODDEN - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed with the effort.
STAR MAGIC - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver G Smith advised the gelding had benefited from a brief freshen up after feeling the effects of recent racing and had been working well in preparation for today's race.
WRIGGLES RUFUS - crowded by an outside runner after 200m. Raced wide early.
HIT THE BEACH - driver R Alfeld was warned for the manner in which he drove after 200m when crowding an inside runner.
HOPE FOR LOVE - over-raced on several occasions throughout.
WESTAR MOLLY - held up throughout the run home. Driver B Hope advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
IZACHEAPEE - fractious in the pre-race formation and refused to circle without the assistance of a Starting Attendant and Clerk of the Course. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke after a slight easing of the pace near the 700m losing ground. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
TANE J J - over-raced middle stages.
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