Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 30 August 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club: Auckland Trotting Club Inc at Alexandra Park
Weather: Fine
Track: Fast
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: S Mulcay (Chairman), A Dooley, C Lomey, O Westerlund
Veterinarian: Dr J A Bullock

General

General
Nil

Supplementary

Auckland TC - Friday, 24th May 2024
Race 10 - NZ ONION CO. MOBILE PACE
Co-trainer S Telfer advised Stewards on 29 August that PRECIOUS BET has had its fetlocks treated since last having raced.

Cambridge Harness - Tuesday, 27th August 2024
Race 4 - CHRISTMAS AT THE RACEWAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW HCP PACE
Trainers S & A Telfer were issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to report that CYREN SHARD has had its near stifle treated.

Summary

Swabbing
YA EEJIT YA, FRISCO BAY, ALWAYS BE MATTIE, SEACLUSION, LORD POPINJAY, BETTER KNUCKLE UP, CYREN SHARD, ARADNE

Protests
Race 9	VISCOUNT MACKENDON (2nd Placing) [Rule 870(3) & Breaking Horses Reg] - Breaking in excess of 150m. Disqualified.

Suspensions
Race 9	M Perriton (DOLLY P) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (2 days). Suspended from 31/08/2024 until 06/09/2024 inclusive.

Fines
Nil

Warnings
Race 1	E Johnson (YA EEJIT YA) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Maintain straight course final turn.
Race 7	M McKendry (MIKI SHAN) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 8	J Abernethy (MIDFREW LUCRE) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.

Bleeders
Nil

Horse Action
Race 1	YOUNEVERKNOW - Warned Mobiles
Race 4	HAWKEYE PIERCE - Warned Mobiles
Race 4	INVISIBLE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 5	IRON HEART - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 5	IRON HEART - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 6	MAZEPPA - Warned Stands - Caused False Start
Race 6	THAT'S WHAT WE DO - Final Warning Racing Manners

Medical Certificate
	B Butcher - Medical clearance required

Driver Changes
Race 6	M McKendry replaced J Dickie on THAT'S WHAT WE DO
Race 7	J Abernethy replaced J Dickie on TWISTA
Race 8	Z Butcher replaced B Butcher on ROCKAFILLY
Race 8	K Denifostova replaced J Dickie on CYREN SHARD

Late Scratchings
Race 7	ALWAYS A PORSCHE - 9.00am - Vet's certificate supplied

Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 31/08/2024 until 04/09/2024 inclusive (5 days): BRITTANIA, CHANEL NOIRE, PRINCESS LISA, ALWAYS A PORSCHE, EYE SEE YOU
Exceptional Circumstances: DESERT DAWN

Race Comments

Race 1 BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ALEX PARK MOBILE TROT	Show Video
iGDZrSZlEBQ YA EEJIT YA - shifted up the track rounding the final turn. Junior Driver E Johnson, assisted by S McCaffrey, was warned to make a greater effort to keep her horse on a straight course in the future.
YOUNEVERKNOW - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
CYCLONE SALA - trotted roughly rounding the first turn losing ground.
SHARP IMAGE - trotted roughly in the early stages having to be steadied losing ground.

Race 2 THE ALEX BAR & EATERY -NORTHERN METRO SERIES HEAT 3 MOB PACE	Show Video
xBaIjFlG4vw MAJOR MAJOR - paced roughly at various stages final turn.
IDEAL DELIGHT - raced wide early before improving to the parked position near the 1300m.
MCKENDRICK - lost ground entering the back straight the final time when at the rear before recovering to improve three wide with cover rounding the final turn.
J T BOE - broke briefly in the score up but soon settled and was in position at dispatch. Held up for clear running throughout the run home. Driver J Dickie was questioned regarding his decision to remain in the one one position passing the 600m when he had the opportunity to shift out to lead up the three wide line. Mr Dickie stated that the gelding had cast the off fore shoe over the early stages and had raced outside the leader for some distance before receiving cover near the 1300m. He then explained that he felt attempting to improve three wide prior to being covered by MAJOR MAJOR near the 600m may have proved detrimental to his chances given that the gelding does have some difficulty in negotiating the bends. Mr Dickie further stated that he felt IDEAL DELIGHT would be strong enough to take him forward into a position that he could shift wider to secure clear running however this did not eventuate. Stewards noted Mr Dickie's comments.
C U THERE - held up throughout the run home.
BROOKSIDE GIRL - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver D Butcher reported that he didn't active the removable deafeners as a result.

Race 3 TAB GOLDEN GAIT - FRI 20 DEC AT ALEXANDRA PARK MOBILE PACE	Show Video
I_IoDG7adxk LITTLE HOOFANANNY - over-raced middle stages.
RAGNAR LOTHBROK - lay in early stages when being eased.
CAPTAINS SECRET - paced roughly for a stride near the 450m.

Race 4 PURDON & PHELAN - NORTHERN METRO SERIES HEAT 4 MOB PACE	Show Video
KINEpQ6APgg ALWAYS B STUNNING - hampered by a breaking runner passing the 400m and raced over several track markers.
YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - checked by a breaking runner near the 400m losing ground.
SEMBA - hampered a breaking runner passing the 400m.
LEO LINCOLN - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m. Checked by a further breaking runner passing the 400m.
LOUEZYANA - lay in contacting track markers near the 1200m.
JOES ROCK - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Broke near the 500m hampering trailing runners but soon settled.
HAWKEYE PIERCE - lay in during the score up and was back from position at the candy pole despite the efforts of Driver T Herlihy. A warning was placed on the colt's barrier manners. Raced wide early before improving to lead near the 1400m. Lay in contacting a track marker approaching the 350m.
SECRETS ABOUND - over-raced middle stages. Lay in contacting track markers near the 1200m. Checked by a breaking runner near the 400m losing ground when having to take evasive action.
INVISIBLE - hampered near the 500m. Broke near the 400m checking trailing runners and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Race 5 DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS SIRES STAKES HEAT 1 2 YO FILLIES MOB PACE
IRON HEART broke shortly after the start and fell severely checking ALWAYS B MISTY with Driver J Dickie being tipped from the sulky checking MUSIC MISTRESS which broke. ALWAYS B MISTY continued on driverless before being caught by the Clerk Of The Course. The race was then stopped by Stewards pursuant to Rule 211A(2) due to IRON HEART and Driver B Butcher lying prone on the track and was subsequently abandoned. Mr Butcher was attended to by St John Paramedics and found to have injured his left shoulder and was transported to hospital for further observation. Mr Butcher will be required to supply a medical clearance prior to resuming driving. IRON HEART was transported from the track by the Horse Ambulance and underwent a veterinary examination which revealed lameness to both front legs with lacerations to both knees. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance and will be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. ALWAYS B MISTY underwent a veterinary examination which revealed an abrasion on the off hind fetlock. Driver J Dickie was attended to by the St John Paramedics and was cleared to fulfill his remaining drives, however Mr Dickie elected to stand himself down with driving changes being made as per the meeting summary. MUSIC MISTRESS also underwent a veterinary examination which revealed no abnormality. All three fillies were treated by the Veterinarian and Stewards will follow up with connections regarding their recovery in the coming days. The remainder of the meeting was put back one race with Race 9 rescheduled for 9.52pm.

Race 5 DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS SIRES STAKES HEAT 1 2 YO FILLIES MOB PACE

IRON HEART broke shortly after the start and fell severely checking ALWAYS B MISTY with Driver J Dickie being tipped from the sulky checking MUSIC MISTRESS which broke. ALWAYS B MISTY continued on driverless before being caught by the Clerk Of The Course. The race was then stopped by Stewards pursuant to Rule 211A(2) due to IRON HEART and Driver B Butcher lying prone on the track and was subsequently abandoned. Mr Butcher was attended to by St John Paramedics and found to have injured his left shoulder and was transported to hospital for further observation. Mr Butcher will be required to supply a medical clearance prior to resuming driving. IRON HEART was transported from the track by the Horse Ambulance and underwent a veterinary examination which revealed lameness to both front legs with lacerations to both knees. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance and will be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. ALWAYS B MISTY underwent a veterinary examination which revealed an abrasion on the off hind fetlock. Driver J Dickie was attended to by the St John Paramedics and was cleared to fulfill his remaining drives, however Mr Dickie elected to stand himself down with driving changes being made as per the meeting summary. MUSIC MISTRESS also underwent a veterinary examination which revealed no abnormality. All three fillies were treated by the Veterinarian and Stewards will follow up with connections regarding their recovery in the coming days. The remainder of the meeting was put back one race with Race 9 rescheduled for 9.52pm.

Race 6 LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT	Show Video
mbYYEnLmhXg A false start was declared at the first attempt after MAZEPPA moved forward to breast the tape which subsequently failed to clear. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
AMERICAN MUSCLE - raced keenly middle stages.
HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - broke near the 1900m losing all chance.
ILSAS SON - slow to begin.
THAT'S WHAT WE DO - broke rounding the final turn losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Race 7 BORDER FENCING SERVICES MOBILE PACE	Show Video
qTCf6-aLx90 AKATEA - Co-Trainer S Telfer advised Stewards on 29 August that the filly has had her knees treated since last having raced. Lay in striking a track marker near the 1300m. Raced fiercely throughout causing Driver K Denifostova considerable difficulty including early in the run home when attempting to shift wider to the inside of MIKI SHAN.
HOORAY HENRY - held up early in the run home.
MIKI SHAN - back from position at dispatch. Driver M McKendry was issued with a warning.
ALWAYS A PORSCHE - late scratching at 9.00am on veterinary advice.

Race 8 CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAY'S COND MOB PACE	Show Video
W2aGB0QEnCg MIDFREW LUCRE - Driver J Abernethy was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the middle stages of the run home.
CYREN SHARD - over-raced early and middle stages. Driver K Denifostova had some difficulty activating the removable deafeners passing the 150m.
PROVISEUR - over-raced early and middle stages.

Race 9 ATC SUPPORTING "BLUE SEPTEMBER" HANDICAP TROT	Show Video
-XjEiF4yBCQ VISCOUNT MACKENDON - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Stewards lodged a protest against this runner's 2nd placing under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m. Connections did not contest the protest and VISCOUNT MACKENDON was disqualified by Stewards.
VOODLE MAGIC - broke passing the 200m.
DOLLY P - over-raced middle stages. Lay in and contacted a track maker near the 950m. Driver M Perriton admitted a charge under 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 Ms Perriton's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 6 September 2024 (2 days).
ARADNE - pre-race warmed.