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Methven Trotting Club Inc

Sunday, 6 October 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Methven Trotting Club Inc at Mt Harding Racecourse
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
N McIntyre (Chairman), P Williams, M Szukiel, K Carston
Veterinarian
D L Williamson
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Thursday, 3rd October 2024
Race 7 - WOODLANDS SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO C & G (HEAT 4) MOB PACE
Driver T Williams (BETTORS ANVIL) defended a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground outwards near the 600m when not clear of IRISH DREAM which was placed in restricted room and broke shortly after losing its chance. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and drivers T Williams, S Tomlinson (IRISH DREAM) and B Butt (MALAKAI), the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $300.

Summary

Swabbing
KNOWING ME, ONEROA, ALWAYS BEE GEE, TORVI, RUBY'S A DELIGHT, PARIS PRINCE, BRYCE'S MEDDLE, RUSH, MIGHTY LOOEE, HERE'S HERBIE, WOTSONYAMIND, SKY ROCKET
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 2T Williams (ELEKTRA KING)
[Rule 869(7A)(b)] - Allowed runner to shift inside track marker.
Race 6S Thornley (PARIS PRINCE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 8P Davis (IT'S SO EASY)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 10A Cameron (ARCHIE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground and locking wheels 50m.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 6ROYAL DEL - Warned Stands
Race 7BUCKSKIN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7CLASSIE LINC - Warned Stands
Race 7TEMPO WARRIOR - Warned Stands
Race 8NOAH MAGNIFIC - Warned Stands
Race 8WALKINONSUNSHINE - Warned Stands
Race 8WHO'S QUEEN - Warned Stands
Race 9B D JOE - Unruly Stands
Race 9DOUBLE TIME - Warned Stands
Race 9FRANCO SINATRA - Warned Stands
Race 9MOSSDALE BEN - Warned Stands
Race 10SANDY SHORE - Warned Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 2WESTBURN ABBY - at 8.30am on Veterinary advice
Race 4SUPERFAST RONNIE - at 7.15pm on 5 October on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 07/10/2024 until 11/10/2024 inclusive (5 days):
CALL ME THE BREEZE, WESTBURN ABBY, IRISH MIKI, CROWN THE MOMENT, GREENBANK DON
Ineligible from 07/10/2024 until 12/10/2024 inclusive (6 days):
SUPERFAST RONNIE
Exceptional Circumstances:
BROTHER LOVE, PREMIUM PLAYER

Race Comments

Race 1   TARA FAMILY TRUST TROT
HOOFN IT - tangled away. Driver S Trotter will be spoken to in the coming days regarding the manner he drove rounding the final bend.
KNOWING ME - driver P Davis advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
AROHA - tangled away.
VALYRIAN - raced wide early.
KISS ME KATE - broke at the start losing all chance.
MASSIVE MERC - held up early in the run home.
TINKERBELLE - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
MISS MELANIE - broke at the start losing ground.
SHE'S GOT SASS - slow over the early stages. Broke briefly near the 1100m losing ground.
Race 2   ALL THE NEWS AT TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ MOBILE PACE
ROYAL BELLE - shifted inwards marginally just prior to the finish line.
ONEROA - raced wide early.
ALWAYS B MAGIC - raced wide early. Lay inwards throughout the run home and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of ONEROA just prior to the finish when an outside runner shifted inwards marginally. Driver J Dickie advised his chances had not been affected.
WESTBURN ABBY - late scratching at 8.30am on Veterinary advice.
SWEET MAMA - had to be steadied near the 1000m when there was a slight easing of the pace losing ground. Hung inwards early in the run home.
ELEKTRA KING - raced inside a track marker near the 200m when attempting a run to the inside of BRANDI SNAPP. Driver T Williams was warned for the manner he drove at this stage. Held up throughout the run home.
LOTTIE'S LUCK - paced roughly for a distance after the start.
Race 3   JA & G TRUDEGON PAINTERS & DECORATERS ASHBURTON MOB PACE
MOONLITE - the boring pole was removed prior to the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
ALWAYS BEE GEE - lay outwards over the concluding stages.
MELTON MAGNATE - driver R May advised he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord breaking. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
JAY R TOLKIEN - raced wide early.
IVAN THE GREAT - broke briefly racing into the first bend. Paced roughly over the concluding stages.
Race 4   METHVEN PANEL & PAINT TROT
CYCLONE ZION W - trotted roughly over the early stages losing ground.
LIME IN A BOTTLE - broke after 200m losing all chance.
SUPERFAST RONNIE - late scratching on Veterinary advice at 7.15pm on 5 October 2024.
ROCK LOBSTER - broke after 150m losing considerable ground.
CLOVELLY HILL - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again passing the 1200m losing all chance.
Race 5   RAKAIA SEED CLEANING MOBILE PACE
FLYING ASHES - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Lay inwards near the 100m and had to be straightened placing an inside runner in restricted room.
BIG MAMA MORRIS - held up early in the run home. Placed in restricted room momentarily near the 100m when an outside runner lay inwards. Driver S Tomlinson advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
RUBY'S A DELIGHT - connections advised Stewards the mare would be racing in season. Held up early in the run home.
MOET SHARD - when questioned regarding the performance driver K Tomlinson advised the mare had travelled well during the running however had failed to respond when placed under pressure in the run home. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
Race 6   PAT & PAULINE O'REILLY MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
GAZZA BEATT - held up early in the run home.
BRETT'S MATE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
BULLIT TRAIN - broke briefly shortly after the start.
PARIS PRINCE - driver S Thornley was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
BEVRON - began awkwardly.
TE RAPA - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.
RACHMANINOV - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
BOYZ INVASION - raced wide early.
ROYAL DEL - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
THE ROYAL GAMBLE - raced wide early.
Race 7   MR STEPHEN PARKINSON - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON HCP PACE
The start was delayed due to the Starter not being satisfied with the manner in which the horses were addressing the barriers with the field being turned out of line to reassemble.
TEMPO WARRIOR - stood on the mark and then broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Had to be steadied racing into the first bend when there was an easing of the pace.
KATHERINE - broke at the start losing ground. Had to be steadied racing into the first bend when there was an easing of the pace. Held up early in the run home.
JOSE QUIVERA - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
KNOCKSHANBALLY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m.
PURE COURAGE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - connections advised Stewards the mare has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing. Broke briefly shortly after the start losing ground.
CLASSIE LINC - fractious and was back from the unruly position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had to be steadied racing into the first bend when there was an easing of the pace. Over-raced middle stages.
KISS THE GIRLS - hampered and broke at the start losing ground.
BUCKSKIN - raced wide early. Broke briefly passing the 300m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
KASHKEEPER - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
Race 8   WHAT THE HILL FILLIES & MARES TROTTING CLASSIC (HCP TROT)
The start was delayed when WHO'S QUEEN required assistance from a Starting Attendant. WHO'S QUEEN then stood on the mark losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
RUSH - trotted roughly in the run home.
FORGIVENESS - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - held up early in the run home.
NOAH MAGNIFIC - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
MOA MOJITO - slow over the early stages. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.
GEORGE ELIOT - broke at the start losing ground.
IT'S SO EASY - driver P Davis was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
WALKINONSUNSHINE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
EUROSTYLE - raced wide from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.
Race 9   LAZARUS METHVEN CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
MIGHTY LOOEE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and raced over track markers. Held up for a distance passing the 100m.
HERE'S HERBIE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
FRANCO SINATRA - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
DOUBLE TIME - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.
MOSSDALE BEN - broke shortly after the start and shifted inwards hampering inside and trailing runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
PINSEEKER - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised the gelding had over-raced on several occasions during the running which had taken its toll over the concluding stages.
DA VINCI - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and raced over track markers. Held up for clear racing room early in the run home and then attempted a marginal run to the inside of HERE'S HERBIE and raced over track markers. Driver C Ferguson was spoken to advisedly for the manner in which he drove at this stage. When assessing this Stewards took into account HERE'S HERBIE had contributed by shifting ground marginally.
B D JOE - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
Race 10   STAPLES & KIDD PACE
SANDY SHORE - fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start and shifted outwards checking an outside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
MIKRA WAVE - checked and broke at the start losing ground.
BROMAC TIMES - held up throughout the run home.
FERGALICIOUS - locked wheels with ARCHIE which shifted inwards near the 50m. The two minute strap detached during the running.
ARCHIE - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. Shifted inwards near the 50m and locked wheels with FERGALICIOUS. Driver A Cameron was warned for the manner in which she shifted ground when no clearance existed.
COLIN MCBRIDE - broke after 200m losing ground. Driver T Williams advised the gelding had panicked and broken after the hopple shorteners were released. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
EBURY STREET - raced wide from the 850m.
BEAUDIENE QUICK STEP - held up for clear racing room until late in the run home.
RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
Race 11   G & R SEEDS MOBILE PACE
EVIDENTLY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.
LOGAN ROCK - raced wide early.
WOLF OF WALL STREET - contested a position with BETTOR BE SHARP rounding the first bend and then raced wide for a distance. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
FLYAWAY - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
BETTOR BE SHARP - broke briefly rounding the first bend when racing to the inside of WOLF OF WALL STREET when both runners were contesting a position with trailing runners being hampered losing ground. Drivers S Thornley (WOLF OF WALL STREET) and G O'Reilly (BETTOR BE SHARP) will be spoken to regarding this in the coming days.
SKY ROCKET - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Lay inwards over the concluding stages.
STEPHS BOY - raced wide early.
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