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Wairio Trotting Club Inc

Sunday, 9 February 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Wairio Trotting Club Inc at Central Southland Raceway
Weather
Overcast
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
V Munro (Chairman), R Haley, B Burke, C Lomey (Remote)
Veterinarian
Dr A Wezenbeek
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Invercargill HRC - Thursday, 30th January 2025
Race 2 - REGENT CAR COURT TROT
Trainer R Austin advised Stewards on 3 February that FATHER ON DOWN has had its hocks treated since last racing.
Race 3 - CRAIG HEYRICK AT HARCOURTS REAL ESTATE HANDICAP TROT
Trainer N Williamson advised Stewards on 9 February that he will be sending FLYING WITHOUT WINGS for a freshen up prior to racing next.
Waikouaiti TC - Sunday, 2nd February 2025
Race 4 - EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES & BELMONT PARK TROT
Trainer P Williamson advised Stewards on 9 February that a follow up veterinary examination of DWINDLE STAR had revealed no apparent abnormalities and the mare would now be retired as a racing proposition from his stable.

Summary

Swabbing
EMERALD ABBEY, HERE'S JOHNY, ONE FOR JAY, JORDAN ANNE, BONDI LUSTRE, CAPTAIN AMORE, B D HALL, ALWAYS TICKING, SWEET DIAMOND, HIDDEN TALENT, SHEPHERDS DELIGHT, CAPTAIN STARLIGHT
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 8M Hurrell (NEK DELIGHT)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving contacting inside runner 2000m (3 days).
Suspended from 10/02/2025 until 21/02/2025 inclusive.
Fines
Race 6B Williamson (CAPTAIN AMORE)
[Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c)] - Push Out first bend. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 4C Barron (OUR SUPERFUND)
[Rule 849(2)] - Presented with incorrect saddlecloth.
Race 6K Larsen (FRANCO VAI)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground final bend contacting sulky wheel.
Race 8R Swain (MAGNETIC BECKERS)
[Rule 452(2)] - Failed to have correct colours available.
Race 11C Ferguson (SHEPHERDS DELIGHT)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Race 12J Douglas (GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without the notified anti-choke device.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2COURTNEY FORCE - Warned Mobiles
Race 4AH DINNAE KEN - Unruly Stands
Race 7FLORENCE THE MACHINE - Warned Stands
Race 7LIL WHIP - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7LIL WHIP - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 7MAJESTIC DAUGHTER - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7PYRAMID ROSE - Warned Stands
Race 7SONNY JIM - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 8HACKSAW RIDGE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 11BUILT FOR GLORY - Warned Stands
Race 11FALCONS WATCH - Warned Stands
Race 11STEP IT UP A NOTCH - Unruly Stands
Race 11TABASCO - Unruly Stands
Race 12ALWAYS BE BOOTIE - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 10/02/2025 until 14/02/2025 inclusive (5 days):
STRAIGHT FLUSH
Ineligible from 10/02/2025 until 23/02/2025 inclusive (14 days):
LEDGER'S MAID

Race Comments

Race 1   LIFE MEMBERS MOBILE PACE
SUPERFAST - weakened over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised he was disappointed and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality. Stewards will follow up with trainer B Norman in the coming days.
CHEZZ DALE - raced wide final bend.
MAGIC SIGN - over-raced when being restrained to take cover shortly after the start. Raced wide final bend.
SPORTY CHARLIE - held up rounding the final bend.
Trainer B Norman advised Stewards on 12 February that SUPERFAST had recovered well and will continue in its current preparation.
Race 2   SOUTHLAND VEHICLE SALES MOBILE PACE
HILLARY - held up leaving the final bend.
COURTNEY FORCE - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
BALTIC STAR - raced wide early. Raced three wide without cover from the 1200m.
MIKI'S BEAUTY - over-raced through the middle stages, Held up rounding the final bend.
AHTHEMIGHTYTRUMPET - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Hurrell advised the entire had felt lethargic throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse to have a high heart rate.
Race 3   SBSR/DIAMOND CREEK CADUCEUS 3YO FILLIES SORORITY (MOB PACE)
MYTHICAL - paced roughly first bend. Held up rounding the final bend.
Race 4   MERINAI FARM / MICHELLE CAIG BREEDING TROT
BURNING LOVE - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a high heart rate. Stewards will follow up with trainer K Green in the coming days.
AH DINNAE KEN - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
PETITE TRIXTON - raced wide early.
OUR SUPERFUND - pre-race warmed. Trainer C Barron was warned for presenting the gelding with the incorrect saddlecloth. Lay out on the bends. Held up final bend and early stages of the run home.
ERROL D - slow over the early stages and lost contact with the body of the field throughout. When questioned regarding this trainer/driver M Shirley advised the gelding had trotted roughly throughout and he was reluctant to apply pressure as he felt ERROL D would break.
HOT SAUCY BETTY - slow early stages. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality. Stewards will follow up with trainer K Green in the coming days.
Trainer K Green advised Stewards on 12 February that HOT SAUCY BETTY has been treated for a mild virus since last racing.
Trainer K Green advised Stewards on 12 February that BURNING LOVE has been treated for a mild virus since last racing and will continue in its current preparation.
Race 5   OTAUTAU VETS MOBILE PACE
DRAGON POWER - held up rounding the final bend and early stages of the run home.
TASHS BAD GIRL - raced three wide with cover from the 1000m. Weakened in the run home.
GEMS DELIGHT - raced wide early. Weakened in the run home.
FERNZ GOLDY - raced four wide early and then three wide until reaching the parked position passing the 1550m. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m.
HAROLD HANOVER - raced three wide until reaching the parked position near the 1100m. Weakened from the 400m hampering trailing runners.
LOU'S DEAL - raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 1400m. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m.
SIDOROVA - held up final bend.
THE WULVER - raced three wide with cover from the 1200m.
RAKNRUIN - raced three wide with cover from the 1500m.
CLAASEE - raced three wide with cover from the 1500m.
CALIFORNIA DREAMING - raced three wide with cover from the 1800m then without cover from the 1100m.
Race 6   NIGHT 'N DAY WINTON MOBILE PACE
SHERGAR - briefly hampered near the 700m.
SHOOTFORTHESTARS - raced greenly near the 700m briefly hampering trailing runners.
NANA'S LITTLE TERROR - briefly hampered near the 700m.
DIAMONDSONMYSHOES - driver E Barron reported a sulky wheel was contacted on the final bend with the tyre deflating after the finish line.
ON THE BEACH - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Raced three wide without cover through the early stages. Paced roughly before breaking again rounding the final bend. Driver R McIlwrick reported the gelding had paced roughly and raced ungenerously throughout causing him considerable difficulty and he would be recommending gear and shoeing changes prior to racing next.
FRANCO VAI - driver K Larsen was warned for shifting ground on the final bend and contacting the sulky wheel of DIAMONDSONMYSHOES. Lay in throughout the run home having to be straightened by driver K Larsen.
CAPTAIN AMORE - forced BANSHEE ABBEY wider on the track rounding the first bend. Driver B Williamson admitted a subsequent breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) and after viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.
BANSHEE ABBEY - raced wider on the track first bend when CAPTAIN AMORE shifted ground outwards.
ROSA PARKS - briefly hampered near the 700m. Weakened final bend.
Race 7   WILBUR ELLIS NZ LTD GOLD CHIP FINAL (HANDICAP TROT)
MAJESTIC DAUGHTER - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
SONNY JIM - tangled away. Over-raced at various stages throughout causing some difficulty for driver M Hurrell and was retired from the event entering the home straight. When questioned regarding this Mr Hurrell advised that he had difficulty steering the gelding throughout and he had recommended gear changes to connections. A final warning was placed on the racing record of SONNY JIM.
THE GREEK FREAK - tangled away. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.
MAJESTIC CHALLEN - tangled away.
HAIL STONE - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
LIL WHIP - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer T Dewe.
PYRAMID ROSE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
FLORENCE THE MACHINE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
Trainer C Faithful advised Stewards on 27 February that PRECIOUS MEMORIES had been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing.
Race 8   TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD MOBILE PACE
FETA GO FERNCO - held up for clear racing room over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised the mare had drawn benefit from an increase in its work load and had received a better draw today adding he was not surprised by the effort.
RIGHTAZZ - checked and broke passing the 2100m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
MAGNETIC BECKERS - trainer R Swain was warned for failing to have the correct colours available.
NEK DELIGHT - shifted ground near the 2000m with the sulky wheel contacting the front leg of RIGHTAZZ which broke in consequence. Driver M Hurrell admitted a charge that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hurrell's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today 9 February, up to and including 21 February 2025 (3 days).
MOUTON CADET - raced wide early.
ON THE WING - the near side sulky tyre deflated and came off the rim passing the 2000m when contacted by a breaking runner. Weakened final bend.
HACKSAW RIDGE - lay in rounding the first bend and contacted several track markers then stumbled and broke losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
BROOKIES PLAYER - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.
TED - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.
Trainer L Pearson advised Stewards on 14 February that TED has had both hocks treated since last racing.
Race 9   SOUTHERN STANDARDBREDS STHN BELLE SPEED SERIES MOB PACE
BEACH DAY - lay in rounding the first bend.
SWEET DIAMOND - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver T Williams advised that the mare had benefitted from a change in training regime in the leadup and had warmed up well today so was driven in a positive manner.
NUTCRACKER - paced roughly near the 200m.
Connections advised Stewards on 26 February that MOLLY BELWIN has had its joints treated since last racing.
Race 10   HIGHWAY SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
PRACTICAL MAGIC - held up for clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home. Driver M Williamson reported he did not release the removable deafeners in consequence.
MIXED FAITH - weakened final bend.
DOMINATION'S CALL - lay in leaving the final bend.
STYRAX - broke at the start losing ground.
ONE TWO MENNY - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.
BRING ON THE MUSCLE - fractious prior to the start.
JIMMY CARTER - broke at the start losing all chance.
Race 11   OTAUTAU FOUR SQUARE SUPERMARKET WAIRIO CUP (HCP PACE)
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts.
FALCONS WATCH - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay in final bend contacting track markers.
TABASCO - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future standing starts.
SHEPHERDS DELIGHT - driver C Ferguson was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
BOBBIES ROCK - fractious prior to the start. Paced roughly for a distance near the 600m.
MIRACULOUS - lay in leaving the final bend and again over the concluding stages.
BUILT FOR GLORY - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the horse.
Race 12   MACCA LODGE MOBILE PACE
NYLA - shifted out under pressure in the run home having to be straightened by driver C Ferguson.
PUTERE BOY - raced three wide without cover from the 1600m. Weakened final bend.
ALWAYS BE BOOTIE - required the assistance of starting personnel leaving the pre-race formation. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.
TOMCAT - weakened from the 700m. When questioned regarding the performance driver D Anderson advised that he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a respiratory infection with connections advising the horse would now be sent for a spell.
CAPTAIN STARLIGHT - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer A McVicar advised that the gelding had trained well leading into today, was driven to suit for one run, adding he was not surprised by the effort.
GLENGARRY MOONLIGHT - trainer J Douglas was warned for presenting the gelding without the notified anti-choke device.
ALWAYS ON SALE - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was back from the Unruly position at the start. Over-raced middle stages.
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