Methven Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 1 November 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club: Methven Trotting Club Inc at Mt Harding Racecourse
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: M Sole (Chairman), S Renault, K Carston, M Szukiel
Veterinarian: D L Williamson

General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out. Trainer A Stuart was issued a warning for failing to have his colours available with permission being granted for all stable runners to race in alternative colours.

Supplementary

Ashburton TC - Monday, 28th October 2024
Race 6 - GAVIN DOUGLAS TROT
Driver R Anderson admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 450m after shifting ground inwards when insufficiently clear of CYCLONE ZION W which was checked and broke. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Anderson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 1 November up to and including 12 November 2024 (2 days).
Race 8 - NEUMANN'S TYRES VIPAL HAMBLETONIAN 3YO CLASSIC (MOB TROT)
Trainer K Townley advised Stewards on 31 October that FATHER TIME has been treated for a blood disorder and had its hocks treated since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
DIAMOND HARBOUR, COMIC LUSTRE, FESTUS HAGGEN, RACEY KRUSA, THE HIGHLANDER, NOAH MAGNIFIC, MICHAEL EYRE, PATIRO, JASPRIT TROUBLE, SHE'S TOUGH

Protests
Nil

Suspensions
Race 10	S Payne (LAMARLI) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (3 days). Suspended from 02/11/2024 until 20/11/2024 inclusive.

Fines
Race 3	R May (MELTON MAGNATE) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. Fined $250.

Warnings
Race 2	K Hadfield (BALTIMORE AGAIN) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 2	K Hadfield (BALTIMORE AGAIN) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 2	A Stuart [Rule 452(2)] - Incorrect colours for all stable runners.
Race 3	A Mugford (POISON IVY) [Rule 865(1)] - Presented with blinds not notified.
Race 6	P Wakelin (MUSCLYNN) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Race 10	H Orange (STEPHS BOY) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein.

Bleeders
Nil

Horse Action
Race 1	WHISPERING MAJESTIC - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 2	SPORTY REPORTER - Warned Mobiles
Race 2	SPORTY REPORTER - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3	POISON IVY - Warned Stands
Race 3	RUTHERFORD - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 3	TERRORMYLOVE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4	KING OF DIAMONDS - Warned Mobiles
Race 4	MISS GRACIE - Warned Mobiles
Race 4	MOA MOJITO - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4	TO HILL AND BACK - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Race 5	DULCINEA - Warned Mobiles
Race 5	EXECUTIVE BANNER - Warned Mobiles
Race 6	KNOWING ME - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 6	LIME IN A BOTTLE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6	SWIFT DREAM - Warned Mobiles
Race 6	SWIFT DREAM - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 7	HOLLY K - Warned Stands
Race 7	IDEAL CHEVRON - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7	ITZ ALL FIRED UP - Warned Performance
Race 7	TOPAZ - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 9	MEANDAD - Warned Mobiles

Medical Certificate
	A Lethaby - Medical clearance received.

Driver Changes
Nil

Late Scratchings
Race 7	TOPAZ - Prior to the start on Veterinary advice
Race 9	GRETTYMAC - at 7.35am due to being sold

Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 02/11/2024 until 06/11/2024 inclusive (5 days): ZARLINI, TOPAZ, GRETTYMAC
Ineligible from 02/11/2024 until 15/11/2024 inclusive (14 days): SCARLET MADAM, GINAS MAJESTY

Race Comments

Race 1 SPEIGHT'S TROT	Show Video
GXL6AdqhCo8 PERFECT CALL - trotted roughly over the early stages. Broke near the 150m losing its chance.
TESSAMAE - Stewards questioned driver B Borcoskie regarding his lack of vigour over the concluding stages and after hearing his explanation and viewing replays of previous starts issued a charge under Rule 868(3) alleging he failed to drive the mare out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing 1st. Mr Borcoskie advised he would be defending the charge and the hearing was adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee sine die.
GLANCE - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 900m losing all chance.
WHISPERING MAJESTIC - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Broke again near the 300m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
THE GARDENER'S PRIDE - Fractious prior to the start before standing on the mark losing ground.
HARPOON HARRY - slow to begin. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.

Race 2 PENDENE FARM (FILLIES & MARES) MOBILE PACE	Show Video
lB4wDBPImHc BALTIMORE AGAIN - out of position at the start. Driver K Hadfield was issued a warning. Mr Hadfield was also warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
SPORTY REPORTER - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Continued to pace roughly at various stages throughout losing ground before breaking near the 400m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the filly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 3 BOAGS CONTRACTING PACE	Show Video
d0zYMWv3wSI RUTHERFORD - broke after 200m losing ground. Broke again near the 600m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
FREEDOMS BEAUTY - broke at the start losing ground.
MELTON MAGNATE - driver R May advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to the cord breaking. Mr May 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 early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.
TERRORMYLOVE - broke near the 400m checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver K Tomlinson advised a hopple elastic broke during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
STUNNA - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
BLASTFROMTHEPAST - broke at the start losing ground.
POISON IVY - trainer A Mugford was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race with blinds which had not been notified. Fractious prior to the start and was slow to turn in to address the barrier strand despite the efforts of Miss Mugford. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Slow to begin.
MOONLITE - checked by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Race 4 RAKAIA MID-WEEK GOLFERS MOBILE TROT	Show Video
wJAtBGSuUYM KING OF DIAMONDS - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay inwards final bend striking a track marker. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
MOA MOJITO - broke near the 600m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
SPEEDING SPIRIT - trotted roughly in the run home.
TAKE AFTER ME - trotted roughly rounding the first bend.
LIVING THE MOMENT - raced wide early. Trotted roughly final bend.
TO HILL AND BACK - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.
MISS GRACIE - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.

Race 5 LIQUORLAND TINWALD MOBILE PACE	Show Video
44m9fqk9YH8 LET'S GO RINGO - lay inwards rounding the final bend striking a track marker.
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - over-raced middle stages.
KINK - raced wide early.
DULCINEA - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
EXECUTIVE BANNER - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
HARRY BELAFONTE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Held up early in the run home.

Race 6 RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT ASHBURTON MOBILE TROT	Show Video
B8alUG342_c SWIFT DREAM - trotted roughly in the early stages before breaking hampering a trailing runner and losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again near the 400m losing all chance. A final warning was also placed on the racing record of the horse.
LIME IN A BOTTLE - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
CRAZY N LOVE - broke passing the 250m losing all chance.
MUSCLYNN - driver P Wakelin was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed. Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Trotted roughly late in the run home. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding was in the correct gait when its nose reached the finish line.
TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
KNOWING ME - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.

Race 7 ACL CONTRACTING PACE	Show Video
HLjcQlNpT4Q IDEAL CHEVRON - slow to begin. Broke near the 700m checking trailing runners losing all chance. Connections advised the gelding had been striking its sulky wheels during the running. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
ARCHIE - checked by a breaking runner near the 700m with driver R May becoming unbalanced in the sulky.
HOLLY K - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
BROMAC TIMES - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Weakened in the run home. Driver T Williams advised the gelding had cast a hind shoe during the running.
ULTIMATE COUNSEL - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
ITZ ALL FIRED UP - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver G O'Reilly advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding. Trainer S Adlam advised he would be making gear changes prior to resuming.
TOPAZ - late scratching on Veterinary advice prior to the start. A further veterinary examination in the stabling area confirmed lameness in the left front leg most likely due to a stone bruise. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
THE FINISHER - slow in the early stages losing ground. Checked and broke near the 700m losing its chance. Broke again near the 400m.
RAPID RESPONSE - checked by a breaking runner near the 700m losing all chance.

Race 8 R & R SPREADING MOBILE PACE	Show Video
atUHajmFH_o The start was delayed due to Race 2 at Auckland TC running late.
KIWI RECORD - pre-race warmed. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Holmes advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation.
TANGANYIKA - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1000m.
BETTERTHANDIVA - raced wide from the 900m.

Race 9 STRAPPER'S SYNDICATE MOBILE TROT	Show Video
IjBAoZJxSQM OLIVER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend.
JASPRIT TROUBLE - shifted outwards in the run home checking JORDAN ANNE (M Williamson) which had to be restrained. After taking initial evidence from junior driver R Harrison (assisted by S Ottley) Stewards adjourned the matter due to Mr Williamson having left the course.
KOWHAI SUMMIT - broke near the 300m losing its chance.
JORDAN ANNE - checked late in the run home by JASPRIT TROUBLE which shifted ground outwards having to be restrained.
MARTHA STUART - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
MEANDAD - 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.
SON OF PATRICK - trotted roughly in the run home.
GRETTYMAC - late scratching at 7.35am due to being sold.

Race 10 COUNTRY FEASTS MOBILE PACE	Show Video
EdL35vw1LMg STEPHS BOY - driver H Orange was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion early in the run home.
JACK TAR - over-raced middle stages.
FLYAWAY - trainer J McDermott advised the mare has had its joints treated since last racing.
ACENTO - raced wide early.
LAMARLI - driver S Payne 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 submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Payne's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 20 November 2024 (3 days).