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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 24 January 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
P Williams (Chairman), N McIntyre, M Sole, M Szukiel
Veterinarian
Dr A A Corser
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Tuesday, 17th December 2024
Race 9 - JOIN THE ELMWOOD SOCIAL CLUB 'FOR THE BEST FUN IN TOWN' PACE
Connections advised Stewards on 23 January that INTERPOL has had its knees treated since last racing.
Marlborough HRC - Sunday, 19th January 2025
Race 10 - DONEGAL HOUSE 2025 MARLBOROUGH PACERS CUP (HCP PACE)
Trainer R Todd advised Stewards on 24 January BETTERTHANCASH had recovered well from its disappointing run last start and would be carrying on with the current preparation.
Race 12 - THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEERS TROT
Junior driver C Dalgety (BULLIT TRAIN) assisted by B Orange, defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting ground outwards near the 250m when insufficiently clear of RACEY KRUSA resulting in his sulky tyre being contacted and punctured by that runner. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $250.

Summary

Swabbing
WHO'S QUEEN, MIDNIGHT MIKI, NELLIE DOYLE, TAKETHEPLUNGE, SHARD DE ARCH, KATHERINE, LAKELSA, RUBY ROE, HIGH INTENSITY, WE WALK BY FAITH, VINCENT REACTRESS
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 4B Hill (ROCKINGOOD)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without the notified blinds.
Race 8M Howard (DASHER)
[Rule 858(1)(m)] - Out of position at the candy pole.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1THE ROYAL GAMBLE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4NICKEL AND DIME - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 4THE HIGHWAYMAN - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 4THE HIGHWAYMAN - Ineligible Mobiles - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 7DANCING DESIRE - Warned Mobiles
Race 8LOVE WALKED IN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8WHAT THE BELL - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 25/01/2025 until 29/01/2025 inclusive (5 days):
KAIRAKI VEGAS, MR KAPLAN, PRINCESS MERITATEN

Race Comments

Race 1   NZB STANDARDBRED 2025 NATIONAL YEARLING SALE MOB TROT
The start was delayed after the horses had commenced coming out of the pre-race formation when there was a gear issue with ONE EL resulting in the horses which had scored up being positioned close to the gate when having to wait for ONE EL. A false start was then declared after ASPIRATIONAL DREAM broke late in the score up and shifted outwards inconveniencing an outside runner. Driver J Morrison elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.
ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - hampered by a breaking runner near the 350m.
ONE EL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 350m.
THE ROYAL GAMBLE - trotted roughly passing the 900m. Again trotted roughly rounding the final bend losing ground hampering trailing runners and broke near the 350m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
WHO'S QUEEN - over-raced early stages.
Race 2   LIVAMOL FOR YEARLING SALES PREPARATION NEEDS MOBILE PACE
DAVE DULEY - raced greenly when attempting to lead near the 1000m.
Race 3   RENWICK FARMS YEARLINGS SELLING CHCH 18TH FEB HANDICAP TROT
HOLLY HIGHLANDER - connections advised the mare would be racing in season.
KNOWING ME - broke at the start losing ground. Lay inwards and weakened on the final bend.
REGAL SIERRA - began awkwardly.
Race 4   TENNENT ENGINEERING MOBILE PACE
A false start was declared when THE HIGHWAYMAN broke in the score up hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver T Williams elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.
THE HIGHWAYMAN - broke early in the score up of the restart losing all chance and was retired from the race. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.
ROCKINGOOD - trainer B Hill was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
JENA - over-raced middle stages Crowded by an inside runner which lay outwards rounding the final bend.
THE MANDALORIAN - hampered rounding the final bend.
SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - lay outwards on several occasions throughout the running. Lay out under pressure rounding the final bend crowding an outside runner and hampering a trailing runner.
PARTNERS IN WINE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
CAPTAINESS - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
NICKEL AND DIME - broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
TIPSTAR - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
Race 5   WOODLANDS 2025 YEARLING DRAFT (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
A false start was declared when the overcheck on SEARING LIGHT slipped in the score up.
CHANGEFORTHEBETA - lay outwards over the early stages having to be steadied hampering a trailing runner which contacted the gelding's sulky wheel. Driver R Harrison reported she sustained a punctured sulky tyre in this incident.
SHARD DE ARCH - raced wide early.
JAY R TOLKIEN - over-raced passing the 1600m and again passing the 1200m after a slight easing of the pace having to be steadied.
LIGHT ME UP - hampered by CHANGEFORTHEBETA in the early stages and contacted that runner's sulky wheel.
SWEET TARTAN - had to be steadied near the 1600m when there was a easing of the pace and again steadied near the 1200m.
HUGO - raced greenly when easing to take a trail near the 1200m resulting in a easing of the pace.
Race 6   IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
TOPAZ - briefly held up early in the run home.
MEGYN KELLY - raced wide early. Paced roughly near the 600m.
ONWARDSANDUPWARDS - over-raced middle stages.
KATHERINE - raced wide without cover from the 900m.
Race 7   GARRARDS 'PREMIER MARES' CHAMPIONSHIP MOBILE PACE
DANCING DESIRE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
LAKELSA - driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
TREACHEROUS BABY - raced wide without cover from the 700m.
ALL YOU NEED IS ME - pre-race warmed.
Race 8   GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE TROT
PENELOPE HALL - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
CRAZY N LOVE - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
LOVE WALKED IN - pre-race warmed. Broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
RACHMANINOV - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
HIGH INTENSITY - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
DASHER - out of position at the candy pole. Driver M Howard was issued a warning.
WHAT THE BELL - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
CLYDE - raced three wide without cover from the 1100m. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
Race 9   BRECKON FARMS CHECK OUT OUR 2025 DRAFT MOBILE PACE
SKY ROCKET - over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
WISH ME LUCK - over-raced middle stages.
Race 10   HAPPY 50TH JJ MOBILE PACE
FLYING FOR ME - over-raced early and middle stages.
WESTAR MOLLY - raced wide from the 700m.
DIDJASEEMIKI - held up rounding the final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
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