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Geraldine Trotting Club Inc

Saturday, 7 December 2024

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Geraldine Trotting Club Inc at Orari Racecourse
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (Chairman), P Williams, K Carston
Veterinarian
D L Williamson
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
WANNA PLAY A GAME, MOTOR MOUTH, GENERAL REBECK, DANCING GLENIS, TITIAN FRANCO, HOLLY HIGHLANDER, TOPAZ, TE RAPA, BRYCE'S MEDDLE, MAUI, JACK TAR, DENNIS DENUTO
Protests
Race 8ROCK LOBSTER (12th placing)
[Rule 213(1)(j)] - Request for a Ruling to determine whether denied a fair start. Declared a non-runner by Adjudicative Committee.
Suspensions
Race 3P Davis (STUNNA)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground when insufficiently clear causing interference first bend (2 days).
Suspended from 08/12/2024 until 15/12/2024 inclusive.
Race 11H Sail (JACK TAR)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner (2 days).
Suspended from 14/12/2024 until 17/12/2024 inclusive.
Fines
Race 7R Harrison (GATECRASHER)
[Rule 864(2)(e)] - Failed to activate hopple shorteners. Fined $200.
Race 9G O'Reilly (AMERICAN ME)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. Fined $500.
Race 12R Close (DENNIS DENUTO)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving causing interference 250m. Fined $250.
Race 12L Dobbs (BETTERTHANDIVA)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the early stages. Fined $300.
Race 12L Dobbs (BETTERTHANDIVA)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground when insufficiently clear checking inside runner after the start. Fined $250.
Warnings
Race 2P Anderson (IDEAL CHEVRON)
[Rule 865(1)] - Late to notify racing without cornell collar.
Race 2P Davis (KINK)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 7C Dalgety (UPTOWN FUNK)
[Rule Starting Regs 8.2] - Late to arrive at the start area.
Race 7R Harrison (GATECRASHER)
[Rule Starting Regs 8.2] - Late to arrive at the start area.
Race 7S Hill (TEDS LEGACY)
[Rule Starting Regs 8.2] - Late to arrive at the start area.
Race 7W House (TOPAZ)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel 650m.
Race 10P Nairn (EL CONQUEROR)
[Rule Starting Regs 8.2] - Late to arrive at the start area.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2IDEAL CHEVRON - Ineligible Mobiles - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 3CHEVAL NOIR - Warned Stands
Race 3FRANCO ELVIS - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3GENERAL REBECK - Warned Stands
Race 3RUTHERFORD - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4TARUKENGA - Warned Performance
Race 5ROCKOUTRAY - Warned Mobiles
Race 8KNOWING ME - Warned Stands
Race 8RACHMANINOV - Ineligible Standing Starts - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 9MO'UNGA - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 10MAVIS JONES - Unruly Stands
Race 11JACK TAR - Warned Mobiles
Race 11JUKEBOX GYPSY - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 8RACHMANINOV - Rule 213(1)(e) - Unsatisfactory manners prior to the start
Race 8KNOWING ME - Rule 213(1)(j) - Denied a fair start
Race 8ROCK LOBSTER - Rule 213(1)(j) - Denied a fair start
Race 9MO'UNGA - at 7.35am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 08/12/2024 until 11/12/2024 inclusive (4 days):
TOUCH N GO
Ineligible from 08/12/2024 until 12/12/2024 inclusive (5 days):
TO HILL AND BACK, DOVER TERRACE, BAFFLED, BRETT'S MATE, MO'UNGA, IVONA DADIC, ZIA BROMAC
Ineligible from 08/12/2024 until 21/12/2024 inclusive (14 days):
WILD WILLOW

Race Comments

Race 1   SIMS BAKERY TROT
RUTHLESS EMMA - broke after 100m losing ground.
SPANISH PRINCESS - began awkwardly. Broke after 200m losing ground.
PHANTOM SPUR - began awkwardly.
WYPOUT - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver S Whatuira advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
NELLIE DOYLE - lay inwards throughout the run home and briefly came together with GOLD NUGGET near the 50m.Trotted roughly over the concluding stages and broke shortly after the finish. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare was in the correct gait when its nose reached the finish line.
SILVESTER - driver J Dunn advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
GOLD NUGGET - briefly came together with NELLIE DOYLE near the 50m. Broke over the concluding stages and continued on in a break across the finish line. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation and was not lapped on at the finish.
JUST CHARLIE - broke passing the 1500m losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.
BRIGHTMAN - held up early in the run home before breaking passing the 150m losing its chance.
Race 2   TEMUKA TRANSPORT LTD MOBILE PACE
KINK - driver P Davis was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
HEY TONIGHT - raced wide from the 750m.
HOPE FOR LOVE - raced wide early.
ANYTIME AT ALL - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 750m.
RAZORS EDGE - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 750m.
KING ARTHUR - held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages.
IDEAL CHEVRON - trainer P Anderson was issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing without the notified cornell collar. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Weakened from the 500m.
Race 3   FOUR PEAKS TRANSPORT PACE
BLASTFROMTHEPAST - checked by an outside runner and broke near the 1600m after contacting a track marker losing ground.
GENERAL REBECK - fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.
BRANDI SNAPP - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.
FULLA HOT EYRE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.
YOGI'S COLADA - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m. Over-raced middle stages.
RUTHERFORD - broke near the 1600m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Held up early in the run home.
MIDSUMMER DREAMING - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m. Held up early in the run home.
GREETS - raced greenly passing the 1700m.
FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m. Shifted outwards abruptly near the 1400m when being restrained despite the efforts of driver B Hope checking STUNNA which broke and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
STUNNA - shifted inwards racing into the first bend crowding BLASTFROMTHEPAST which broke after racing over a track marker with STUNNA also breaking losing ground and hampering trailing runners. After questioning drivers P Davis (STUNNA) and J Young-Grant (BLASTFROMTHEPAST), Stewards issued Mr Davis with a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) which Mr Davis defended, alleging he drove carelessly by shifting ground inwards when insufficiently clear of BLASTFROMTHEPAST. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Davis' driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 15 December 2024 (2 days). Checked and broke near the 1400m with driver P Davis being unbalanced in the sulky losing all chance.
TERRORMYLOVE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.
CHEVAL NOIR - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
Race 4   NORTH END MOTORS TROT
OPAWA PEAK - broke at the start losing ground.
CROWN THE MOMENT - held up early in the run home.
BRIANNA - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation when in a break in the early stages.
ROBO TROUBLE - trotted roughly leaving the final bend when shying at a track marker. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
ILLEGAL ALIEN - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Hope advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. 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.
DIDJABRINGTHEBUBBLES - raced wide early. Broke near the 1300m losing ground. Weakened from the 450m.
TARUKENGA - briefly crowded at the start. Slow through the early stages losing ground. Weakened from the 600m. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare.
DANCING GLENIS - raced wide early.
SILVERLININGS - raced wide early. Lay inwards leaving the final bend having to be corrected by its driver.
Race 5   MARQUEE & EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE
LASA - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was very disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the early signs of a respiratory infection which will be treated.
ROCKOUTRAY - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
TUPPENCE - raced wide early.
MY SKATJIE - paced roughly shortly after the start.
FREEDOMS BEAUTY - held up throughout the run home. Driver K Butt advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
MAJOR MONEYMAKER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
Race 6   VILLAGE INN & SUPER LIQUOR TROT
There was a delay to the start when the Starter was not satisfied with the manner in which the field was approaching the barrier strand.
BRIAN BEATT - hampered late in the run home after locking wheels with THE CHASE.
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - shied passing the 50m and shifted up the track marginally hampering a trailing runner.
MASSIVE MERC - raced wide from the 1300m and lay inwards when attempting to improve its position. Weakened leaving the final bend.
LOOKSLIKEATRIXTER - held up early in the run home.
THE CHASE - held up throughout the run home. Had to be steadied near the 50m after being hampered and broke after locking wheels with BRIAN BEATT late in the run home.
MUSCLYNN - raced wide from the 1100m.
JORDAN ANNE - raced wide from the 1100m.
NOAH MAGNIFIC - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing at the NZ Metropolitan TC meeting on 6 December and was cleared to start. Slow to begin. Held up for clear racing room in the run home. Hampered by a breaking runner over the concluding stages.
Race 7   HOBBS & BANKS TRANSPORT (JUNIOR DRIVERS) HANDICAP PACE
FOVEAUX GAMBLER - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
TOPAZ - crowded at the start. Paced roughly near the 650m after striking the sulky wheel of FOVEAUX GAMBLER. Junior driver W House was issued a warning. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects as a result. Held up early in the run home.
GATECRASHER - junior driver R Harrison was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area. Miss Harrison (who declined assistance from a Senior driver) was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice in that she failed to activate the hopple shorteners.
ARCHIE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
BLUE ROCK DANCER - over-raced middle stages.
JUST HOLLA - over-raced middle stages when leading. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.
FERGALICIOUS - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
UPTOWN FUNK - junior driver C Dalgety was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area. Broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide from the 700m.
TEDS LEGACY - junior driver S Hill was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area.
Race 8   EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES TROT
KNOWING ME - broke at the start and shifted outwards hampering outside runners after the barrier strand became entangled in the mare's front legs. Declared a non-runner by Stewards under Rule 213(1)(j) after being denied a fair start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
NUBLIAH CHAMAY - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
TORVI - held up early in the run home.
ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - broke at the start and then was checked by a breaking runner while in a break having to take evasive action with the trailing TE RAPA being hampered losing all chance.
PRINCE TEKA - raced wide early.
MAJESDIX - held up until late in the run home. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 100m.
MARTHA STUART - raced wide from the 750m
CLYDE - raced wide from the 750m.
BULLIT TRAIN - pre-race warmed.
HERE COMES JANE - fractious prior to the start. Slow in the early stages and trotted roughly losing considerable ground.
PRACTICAL MAGIC - broke passing the 150m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
RACHMANINOV - backed away prior to the start and was a distance behind the field as the barrier was released. Declared a non-runner by Stewards under Rule 213(1)(e) due to unsatisfactory manners prior to the start. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.
TE RAPA - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 750m. The removable deafeners detached upon activation early in the run home. This gear was inspected and found to be in good condition.
DESBOIS - broke near the 1300m losing ground.
ROCK LOBSTER - broke at the start losing all chance. A Request for a Ruling was lodged with the Adjudicative Committee to determine whether the filly had been denied a fair start after driver J Dunn reported that he had been hampered prior to the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Mr Dunn and Stewards, ROCK LOBSTER was declared a non-runner by the Adjudicative Committee.
Race 9   PLACEMAKERS TIMARU/TWIZEL/OAMARU GERALDINE CUP (HCP PACE)
TRIPLE G - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
KISS THE GIRLS - broke at the start hampering trailing runners losing ground. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
TANZANIA - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
BUCKSKIN - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
WOODBINE ROCKS - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
HEY BARTENDER - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the gelding had over-raced during the running and was unsuited by the extra distance of today's race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - hampered by breaking runners at the start.
HOMEBUSH LAD - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
AMERICAN ME - driver G O'Reilly 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 imposed a fine of $500.
MO'UNGA - late scratching at 7.35am on Veterinary advice. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
Race 10   FRESH CHOICE GERALDINE HANDICAP TROT
MASTERLY - held up late in the run home.
MAVIS JONES - broke at the start and settled briefly before breaking again shortly after losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
FRANCO JOSIAH - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
EL CONQUEROR - driver P Nairn was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area.
NAZARETH - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
Race 11   ECOLAB MOBILE PACE
MIKRA WAVE - raced wide early. Had some difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
FRANCO CHAPLIN - held up early in the run home.
MOONLITE BLOOD - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 900m.
GEORGIE ZUKOV - held up early in the run home.
JACK TAR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver H Sail. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. When questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the gelding had been suited to racing close to the pace after improving to the parked position through the middle stages. Junior driver H Sail (who declined assistance from a Senior driver) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Sail's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 13 December up to and including 17 December 2024 (2 days).
JUKEBOX GYPSY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G O'Reilly. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Raced wide from the 1000m.
BIGGLES - raced greenly passing the 1600m striking a track marker. Held up throughout the run home.
TAUMUTU LAD - raced wide from the 1000m.
Race 12   RD PETROLEUM MOBILE PACE
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - checked when inside runners shifted outwards near the 250m with the mare's hind leg making contact with the sulky wheel of BETTERWITHBLING and paced roughly.
BETTERWITHBLING - hampered when inside runners shifted outwards near the 250m.
CARRERA KAHU - paced roughly as the start was effected. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
FERNZ GOLDY - checked shortly after the start having to be steadied.
BETTERTHANDIVA - hampered when an inside runner shifted outwards near the 250m. Driver L Dobbs 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 early stages. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Mr Dobbs also admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly by shifting inwards shortly after the start when insufficiently clear of FERNZ GOLDY which was checked. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.
NOT OVER - driver C Dalgety advised a hopple shortener had become entangled around the hopple carrier after being activated.
DENNIS DENUTO - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. Mr Close admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting outwards near the 250m resulting in BETTERTHANDIVA (L Dobbs) and BETTERWITHBLING (S Hill) being hampered and KRYSTAL DELIGHT (B Hope) being checked. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.
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