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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 28 June 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (Chairman), M Sole, K Carston, E de Rybel
Veterinarian
D L Williamson
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General

General
Pre-race blood and hair testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Sunday, 9th June 2024
Race 5 - FREIGHTING SOLUTIONS NZ TROT
Trainer J Howe advised Stewards on 27 June DIDJABRINGTHEBUBBLES has had its hocks treated since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 21st June 2024
Race 2 - CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE TROT
Trainer B Borcoskie advised Stewards on 26 June blood tests taken from THE BLOSS have revealed no abnormalities, adding the mare will be given a brief freshen up before resuming its preparation.
Race 3 - WOODLANDS STUD - SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE MOBILE PACE
Trainer T Bagrie advised Stewards on 25 June blood tests taken from SHE'S A MAJOR ACT have revealed no abnormalities and he will continue with the filly's current preparation.
Race 5 - FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE
Junior driver K Newman (IDEAL DELIGHT) was spoken to advisedly for the manner he drove passing the 1400m when jostling for a position for some distance.
Race 8 - THE CHRISTCHURCH CASINO MOBILE PACE
Co-trainer C DeFilippi advised Stewards on 28 June TIPSTAR has been treated for muscle tie up since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Sunday, 23rd June 2024
Race 3 - TYRON EROS 'GROUP 1 WINNER' TROT
Trainer J Whittaker advised Stewards on 26 June ZOLTAN BOSCIK has recovered well from its last start and will be continuing with its current preparation.
Race 8 - GOT THE CHOCOLATES 'GROUP 1 WINNER' MOBILE PACE
Co-trainer G Hope advised Stewards on 26 June blood tests taken from LADY VINCENT showed the mare to be suffering from muscle tie up which has been treated.
Trainer B Weaver advised Stewards on 26 June blood tests taken from DANCE MONKEY revealed the mare to have a mild infection and showing signs of dehydration both of which have been treated with the horse continuing its current preparation.

Summary

Swabbing
TRUMP CARD, IMPERIAL COMMAND, CHOCO LOU, THE REAL MCCOY, FEARLESS, IRISH DREAM, FRANCO SINATRA, JIMMY CARTER, MOLLY BELWIN, SPIRIT OF ANARCHY
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 2S Trotter (HOOFN IT)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Lack of control when activating gear causing interference 1000m (4 days).
Suspended from 29/06/2024 until 14/07/2024 inclusive.
Race 5D Morrison (OUR PEGASUS PEARL)
[Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c)] - Breach of Push Out Rule 1400m (2 days).
Suspended from 29/06/2024 until 07/07/2024 inclusive.
Fines
Race 3J Dunn (STUBING)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track marker final bend. Fined $100.
Race 5S Ottley (PARAMOUNT LADY)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel 700m. Fined $300.
Warnings
Race 4S Hill (HI HOPES)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track markers final bend.
Race 5B Hope (MAVIS JONES)
[Rule 864(3)] - Failed to report sulky tyre punctured after being struck 700m.
Race 5D Morrison (OUR PEGASUS PEARL)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Failing to concede position at earliest opportunity 800m.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1WHAT A LAD - Warned Mobiles
Race 2KERRALLY - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2LIME IN A BOTTLE - Warned Mobiles
Race 2WATERLOO STATION - Warned Mobiles
Race 3JACCKA OPA - Warned Stands
Race 5VERY MAJESTIC - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 5VERY MAJESTIC - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 6ALWAYS IMPRESSIVE - Warned Mobiles
Race 6C C ARDEN - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 10EDDIE OSEI - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 3HENRY WINKLER - 11.15am on Veterinary advice
Race 4REMISSION - 9.00am on Veterinary advice
Race 4PICCADILLY PETE - 3.20pm on Veterinary advice
Race 8KINK - 11.50am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 29/06/2024 until 02/07/2024 inclusive (4 days):
OCEAN BREEZE, REMISSION, KINK
Ineligible from 29/06/2024 until 03/07/2024 inclusive (5 days):
HENRY WINKLER, PICCADILLY PETE, RAGING WHITEBAIT, WHATS WANTED, WILD WILLOW

Race Comments

Race 1   ALLIED SECURITY MOBILE PACE
MELTON ENFORCER - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had failed to settle with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
SHOWTYM GIRL - held up by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.
NO PERFECT PRINCESS - raced greenly in the early stages. Over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards early in the run home.
WHAT A LAD - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Again paced roughly final bend losing ground. Driver J Dunn advised he would be recommending gear changes prior to the gelding resuming.
Race 2   GARRARDS MOBILE TROT
LIME IN A BOTTLE - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.
TOP OF THE HILL - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.
WATERLOO STATION - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m and broke losing all chance.
ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - held up final bend.
HOOFN IT - over-raced middle stages. Broke near the 900m checking and hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Driver S Trotter defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly passing the 1000m by displaying a lack of control when activating gear resulting in his runner becoming awkwardly placed between PARADISE ALI and SHE'S GOT SASS and breaking in consequence. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Trotter the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Trotter's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 14 July 2024 (4 days).
KERRALLY - lay inwards in the run home before breaking near the 150m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
Race 3   FAHEY FENCE HIRE PACE
JACCKA OPA - broke at the start hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.
HE'S A JACKALACK - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
ZIA BROMAC - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home.
STUBING - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. Driver J Dunn was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for allowing his runner to strike a track marker on the final bend.
HENRY WINKLER - late scratching at 11.15am on Veterinary advice.
SANTANNA MACH - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
CHOCO LOU - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and broke briefly.
SARGENT BEST - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
Race 4   FORRESTQUIP MOBILE PACE
PEARL'S A SINGER - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
HI HOPES - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners and struck several track markers. Driver S Hill was issued a warning.
REMISSION - late scratching at 9.00am on Veterinary advice.
PICCADILLY PETE - late scratching at 3.20pm on Veterinary advice.
WOLF OF WALL STREET - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
Race 5   FAULKS INVESTMENTS TROT
MAVIS JONES - held up final bend. Driver B Hope was warned for failing to report he sustained a punctured sulky tyre after his wheel was struck near the 700m.
HERE COMES JANE - broke after 100m losing all chance and was retired from the race.
OUR PEGASUS PEARL - driver D Morrison admitted a breach of Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards passing the 1400m forcing FEARLESS to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Morrison's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 7 July 2024 (2 days). Mr Morrison was also warned for failing to concede his position at the earliest opportunity when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner passing the 800m. Mr Morrison was further spoken to advisedly for the manner in which he urged his runner with the reins in the run home.
CLYDE - trotted roughly in the early stages having to be steadied.
FEARLESS - forced wider on the track passing the 1400m by an inside runner. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m.
PARAMOUNT LADY - broke racing into first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 700m after striking the sulky wheel of MAVIS JONES hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. Driver S Ottley defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when allowing her horse to strike the sulky wheel of MAVIS JONES and break in consequence. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Miss Ottley the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $300.
PARIS PRINCE - broke at the start losing ground. Held up final bend.
QUIK SHARNIE - trotted roughly final bend.
SONOMA TYRON - slow to begin.
VERY MAJESTIC - broke after 150m and bucked on several occasions with the mare getting its leg over the sulky crossbar dislodging driver J Dunn from the sulky and escaped driverless before being caught by the Clerk of the Course. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness and superficial grazes on the left hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before resuming. Mr Dunn was examined by St John personnel and cleared to fulfil his remaining driving engagements.
Race 6   GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS MOBILE PACE
ALWAYS IMPRESSIVE - fractious in the pre-race formation requiring assistance from the Clerk of the Course. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
MIKI SKIPPER - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
LA CONCHA - raced greenly passing the 1100m when improving to the lead. Weakened final bend.
C C ARDEN - broke near the 200m losing all chance and was pulled up shortly after the finish line. Transported from the track by the Horse Ambulance after showing signs of lameness. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lameness in the left hind leg and the gelding was stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
IRISH DREAM - held up leaving the final bend. Hung outwards throughout the run home.
RUMBLE STRIP - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 800m. Hung inwards throughout the run home.
Race 7   STORER MOTORS HANDICAP PACE
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - broke briefly at the start.
COMMANDER BEN - broke briefly at the start. Held up final bend. Stewards questioned driver S Tomlinson regarding her decision not to shift outwards near the 1200m to lead the one wide line when an opportunity existed. Miss Tomlinson advised the gelding races best with cover and she was reluctant to shift outwards at this stage to race in the parked position. After hearing from Miss Tomlinson, Stewards noted her comments.
KIWI HERO - held up for clear racing room in the run home.
FRANCO SINATRA - slow to begin. Driver C Dalgety was spoken to advisedly to ensure his runner does not start wider on the track than its allocated position.
Race 8   AIRPARK CANTERBURY HANDICAP TROT
KINK - late scratching at 11.50am on Veterinary advice.
IT'S SO EASY - briefly switched to a pace racing into the first bend having to be steadied.
LUVAVICI - stood on the mark losing ground. Held up final bend and early in the run home.
BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
THE FOX - broke at the start losing all chance.
SHEZA GIFT - weakened final bend and hung inwards striking several track markers.
TECTONIC - when questioned regarding the performance driver S O'Reilly advised the gelding had worked hard through the early and middle stages when having to chase the field after starting from its 20 metre handicap. Miss O'Reilly added after being forced to race three wide by an inside runner passing the 1000m she had been required to improve wide on the track to reach the parked position with the effort taking its toll. Trainer P Nairn advised he would give consideration to reducing the gelding's workload between races in future.
ANDY HALL - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
JIMMY CARTER - hampered by a breaking runner at the start and trotted roughly.
Race 9   WOODLANDS STUD - SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE MOBILE PACE
JAZZY STYX - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
SPORTY MISS - held up final bend and early in the run home.
TREMENDOUS SENSATION - over-raced early before racing fiercely passing the 1400m with driver B Orange unable to relinquish the parked position despite his efforts.
JUKEBOX GYPSY - raced wide without cover throughout. Driver S O'Reilly advised the sliding blinds had failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled.
WILD IRISH ROSE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
IDEAL DELIGHT - raced wide with cover throughout.
JUDGEMENT BAY - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.
MOLLY BELWIN - raced wide with cover throughout.
WOODLEA JEWEL - raced wide with cover throughout.
REKLAWS DREAM - held up final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.
SHAKIRA - over-raced middle stages.
FLYING BIRD - held up final bend.
Race 10   GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BLACK MACH - weakened in the run home.
GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT - over-raced middle stages.
EDDIE OSEI - broke in the score up losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
SPIRIT OF ANARCHY - when questioned regarding the improved performance co-trainer C Dalgety advised the gelding had been suited by a favourable barrier draw compared to recent starts and had received an economical run throughout.
TEMPO WARRIOR - held up final bend.
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