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Northern Southland Trotting Club Inc

Thursday, 16 January 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Northern Southland Trotting Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
Weather
Fine/Raining
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (Chairman), R Haley, B Burke
Veterinarians
Dr M A Greene, Dr L H Chittock
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

The water cart was unable to be used between Races 1 and 4 due to mechanical issues which were rectified prior to Race 5.

Supplementary

Rangiora HRC - Wednesday, 1st January 2025
Race 10 - RANGIORA HRC CONGRATULATES SAM OTTLEY MOBILE PACE
Trainer T Yesberg advised Stewards on 6 January that WHOSDREAMINGNOW has been treated for a virus since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
STORM CLOUD, IT'S A PLEASURE, KRACKA LOOKA, HAROLD HANOVER, DOMINATION'S CALL, OUTBACK MAN, SNAP SHOT, JENNY GUMP, SHEZA GIFT, ONE OVER ALL, NUTCRACKER, ONE CHANGE, TABASCO, NETHERTON FRANCO
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 2D Anderson (LEDGER'S MAID)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting a track marker 400m.
Race 2C Gerken (CRACKASKY)
[Rule Programming Conditions Reg 15] - Late to present runner on course.
Race 2T Stratford (GATI)
[Rule Programming Conditions Reg 15] - Late to present runner on course.
Race 3M Williamson (PYRAMID ROSE)
[Rule 452(2)] - Failed to have correct colours available.
Race 3M Williamson (PYRAMID ROSE)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented with blinds and not the notified sliding blinds.
Race 8C Ferguson (ROBYNS ART)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 9R Allen (CODY BANNER)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented with fixed deafeners not notified.
Race 11N Williamson (ALWAYS TICKING)
[Rule 869(7A)(c)] - Shifting ground placing inside runner in restricted room and over track markers first bend.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1FATHER ON DOWN - Cleared From Unruly Stands
Race 1PEGGY GEE - Warned Stands
Race 2KENSI - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3PYRAMID ROSE - Cleared From Unruly Stands
Race 4SKY PATROL - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Race 5SUPERFAST RONNIE - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 9CODY BANNER - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9STYRAX - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 10BOBBIES ROCK - Warned Stands
Race 11ALWAYS TICKING - Veterinary Clearance Required (ECG Required)
Race 11ALWAYS TICKING - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 11MR CASH MAN - Warned Mobiles
Race 12PUTERE BOY - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 5MISSILE - On veterinary advice at 3.22pm
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 17/01/2025 until 21/01/2025 inclusive (5 days):
COSMIC AURUM, MISSILE, NYLA, ITOJE

Race Comments

Race 1   ALDEBARAN EAGLE USA AT ALDEBARAN PARK TROT
DIDN'T DI - trotted roughly in the early and middle stages losing ground. Broke near the 700m losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
PRECIOUS MEMORIES - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
SONNY JIM - broke near the 400m losing all chance. Driver M Hurrell reported the bit had pulled through the gelding's mouth causing him difficulty.
PEGGY GEE - slow away and broke shortly after losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
BROTHER JOHNSON - lay inwards near the 900m and struck a track marker. Lay inwards again rounding the final bend and raced inside track markers then continued to lay inwards throughout the run home. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards had viewed the replays and were satisfied the gelding had not gained an advantage when racing inside track markers.
GARONNE - lay inwards near the 900m and struck a track marker.
FATHER ON DOWN - cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.
Race 2   ON THE TRACK LODGE / SPUD (THE LEGEND) CROSSE MOBILE PACE
SWEET DJ - driver G Goodman was struck by a dislodged track marker passing the 400m. Held up final bend. A post-race veterinary examination of the horse revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards questioned junior driver G Goodman, assisted by N Williamson, regarding her decision to shift inwards approaching the 400m resulting in her runner being held up for a considerable distance. After hearing from Miss Goodman and Mr Williamson, Stewards issued a charge under Rule 868(2), which Miss Goodman defended, alleging she failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure her runner finished in the best possible position. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the charge.
CRACKASKY - trainer C Gerken was warned for being late to present the mare on course. Held up early in the run home.
EATMYDUST - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
LEDGER'S MAID - struck and dislodged a track marker near the 400m when driver D Anderson was attempting to activate the removable deafeners. Mr Anderson was issued with a warning. Weakened final bend. Mr Anderson reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
SWEET SUE - paced roughly at various stages. Weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver N Williamson advised the mare had over-raced and was unsuited to racing parked with the effort having taken its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
IT'S A PLEASURE - lay inwards leaving the final bend striking a track marker.
GATI - trainer T Stratford was warned for being late to present the mare on course. Lay inwards passing the 1100m and paced roughly after the mare's sulky had been contacted by a trailing runner. Lay inwards throughout the run home having to be corrected and was unable to be fully driven out by driver B Orange.
KENSI - over-raced for a distance passing the 1300m and briefly raced wider on the track when GATI shifted ground outwards. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule however after viewing replays and speaking with driver S Ottley it was established that driver B Orange (GATI) had commenced his outwards movement prior to KENSI reaching his sulky wheel with no further action deemed necessary. Over-raced and struck the sulky wheel of GATI which had lay inwards near the 1100m. After speaking with Ms Ottley regarding this incident and considering her explanation a warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Notwithstanding this Ms Ottley was reminded of her obligations when in similar circumstances.
Race 3   KUBALA SEEDS TROT
OUR SUPERFUND - pre-race warmed. Broke just prior to the finish line. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
KYLE LOCH - weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer A Kyle reported the gelding will be sent for a spell.
AROHA - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
JUSTINE JACCKA - trotted roughly in the early stages. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
DIGNIFY - lay inwards final bend when weakening, striking track markers and hampering a trailing runner.
MAJESTIC ME - trotted roughly at the start before breaking shortly after losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
KRACKA LOOKA - lay inwards into the passing lane early in the run home having to be corrected by driver M Hill.
PYRAMID ROSE - trainer M Williamson was issued with a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Mr Williamson was also warned for presenting the mare with blinds and not the notified sliding blinds. Raced wide from the 700m. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.
Race 4   ILT / NORTHERN TAVERN MOBILE PACE
AHTHEMIGHTYTRUMPET - raced wide from the 850m. Broke briefly when weakening final bend.
HERE'S JOHNY - raced wide until reaching the parked position passing the 1500m.
MAJOR BURNS - over-raced through the middle stages.
SKY PATROL - raced wide for a considerable distance through the middle stages. Cleared from the Unruly for future mobile starts.
Race 5   NEVILLE CLEAVER FISHING HANDICAP TROT
SPELLS OF LOVE - lay inwards rounding the final bend striking track markers.
OUR PINOCCHIO - broke at the start losing all chance.
MIXED FAITH - trotted roughly throughout the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver B Williamson.
XERION - tangled away. Broke rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
IMPERIAL MAN - paced away having to be broken up by driver M Hurrell losing all chance.
MISSILE - late scratching on veterinary advice at 3.22pm.
SUPERFAST RONNIE - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming. Weakened from the 500m. Connections advised the gelding will be sent for a spell.
ANDY HALL - hampered by a breaking runner final bend.
Race 6   LUMSDEN FOUR SQUARE MOBILE PACE
FIRST LIGHT - lay out throughout the run home having to be corrected by driver M Hurrell.
DURRANT - raced wide from the 800m.
THE WULVER - raced wide from the 800m.
MAGNETIC BECKERS - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
WARD LAMON - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 800m.
CAPTAIN STARLIGHT - held up final bend and early in the run home.
NO ADDED SUGAR - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.
Race 7   SOUTHERN BRED SOUTHERN REARED MOBILE PACE
HAVARTI ARDEN - weakened final bend.
RAKNRUIN - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
TASHS BAD GIRL - weakened final bend.
FLYING BIRD - permission was granted for the mare to race with alternative colours.
Race 8   NS VETS TOTAL VET CARE MOBILE PACE
BETTER BE WATCHING - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.
EMERALD ABBEY - held up final bend and early in the run home.
SPORTY CHARLIE - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.
SUMMIT ULTRA - raced wide from the 1400m.
CHEZZ DALE - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver O Kite advised that although the gelding was fresh up and had worked hard early he was still disappointed with the effort given the horse's preparation leading into the meeting. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
PARADISE VALLEY - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
ASK ME LOU - weakened from the 600m.
MONTAGE - raced wide from the 1600m.
TEN DA TOUCH - raced wide until reaching the parked position passing the 1200m.
ROBYNS ART - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
POUNAMU - raced wide from the 1100m.
SUPERFAST - raced wide from the 1100m. Driver C Dalgety reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord breaking. The gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
ROBYNS ART- driver C Ferguson was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
Race 9   PRYDES EASIFEED SOUTHERN LIGHTS (HCP TROT)
RUSH - broke near the 300m losing all chance.
CODY BANNER - trainer R Allen was warned for presenting the gelding with fixed deafeners which were not notified. Broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Trotted roughly through the middle stages. Broke again near the 700m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
BRING ON THE MUSCLE - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
STYRAX - broke rounding the first bend losing considerable ground. Broke again passing the 1300m losing all chance. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
SHEZA GIFT - raced wide early.
JIMMY CARTER - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.
TE RAPA - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again after 100m losing all chance.
Race 10   MACCA LODGE NORTHERN SOUTHLAND CUP (HCP PACE)
GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT - over-raced through the middle stages. Driver M Williamson reported the gelding had been striking its sulky wheels during the running.
BOBBIES ROCK - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly final bend. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
COMMANDER BEN - 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.
BROOKIES PLAYER - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened leaving the final bend.
ONE CHANGE - broke briefly shortly after the start. Driver B Orange reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
Race 11   MOUNTFORT FISHING COMPANY MOBILE PACE
RIGHTAZZ - struck track markers racing into the first bend when placed in restricted room. Over-raced early and middle stages. Raced three wide from the 800m.
ALWAYS TICKING - weakened from the 1100m and was retired from the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming. Driver N Williamson was warned for shifting ground racing into the first bend placing an inside runner in restricted room which contacted track markers.
TABASCO - driver C Dalgety reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
MR CASH MAN - permission was granted for the gelding to race with alternative colours. Broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Race 12   CADUCEUS CLUB OF SOUTHLAND MOBILE PACE
DREAMALITTLEDREAM - raced wide early.
DARE DEVIL - over-raced early and middle stages.
AIRWAVES - raced wide early. Held up late in the run home. Driver R McIlwrick reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
DALLAS DALE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home.
FRANCO HUNTINGTON - hampered racing into the first bend when an inside runner hung outwards. Hampered by a breaking runner early in the run home.
ROBYNS HUSTLER - briefly placed in restricted room racing into the first bend striking a track marker.
PUTERE BOY - paced roughly as the start was effected losing ground. Hung outwards racing into the first bend hampering an outside runner. Hung outwards again rounding the final bend and early in the run home contacting an outside runner despite the efforts of driver N Williamson and broke in consequence, with a trailing runner also being hampered. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. When questioned regarding the performance driver N Williamson advised the gelding had caused him difficulty during the running.
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