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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 28 February 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Amberley TC - Thursday, 6th February 2025
Race 11 - DAWE CONTRACTING LTD - DAVIS OGILVIE MOBILE PACE
EMMA SWAN - connections advised Stewards on 27 February the mare has been treated for ulcers since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Thursday, 20th February 2025
Race 8 - BETAVET PACE
Trainer R Todd advised Stewards on 27 February BEVERLEY COURTNEY has been sent for a spell.
Ashburton TC - Saturday, 22nd February 2025
Race 6 - CHICKEN'S LAWNS & GARDENS 'HARNESS 5000' MOBILE PACE
LOCHDARRAGH - connections advised Stewards on 26 February the gelding has received treatment from a chiropractor for a soreness issue since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
KD ROYALTY, TOBY TOM B, LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE, BETTOR BE SHARP, BESIDE ME, BET N WIN, ONE OVER ALL, DALTON SHARD, REGAL SIERRA, CAPTAIN COMMODORE, HUGO
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 10R Houghton (DON'T TELL JENNY)
[Rule 868(3)] - Failed to drive out to the finish when having a reasonable chance of finishing 4th (3 days).
Suspended from 01/03/2025 until 14/03/2025 inclusive.
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 4G O'Reilly (BETTOR BE SHARP)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Race 7K Chapman (BEACH BALL)
[Rule 865(1)] - Late to notify racing without removable deafeners.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1FORGIVENESS - Unruly Mobiles
Race 1HERE COMES JANE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 1PLAYOFFS - Ineligible Mobiles - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 2TOPAZ - Warned Mobiles
Race 3BRIGHTMAN - Warned Mobiles
Race 3DYNASTY - Warned Mobiles
Race 3DYNASTY - Unruly Mobiles Trainer's Request
Race 3THE MERC - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4SANS REPOS - Warned Mobiles
Race 7WHO'S DELIGHT - Warned Mobiles
Race 8HIGH INTENSITY - Warned Mobiles
Race 8KNOWING ME - Warned Mobiles
Race 8ROYDON MUSCLE - Warned Mobiles
Race 8SODS LAW - Warned Performance
Race 8WHO'S QUEEN - Warned Mobiles
Race 9ARMA HUNTER - Warned Mobiles
Race 9LOVEYOURMOTHER - Warned Mobiles
Race 9PASSCHENDAELE - Warned Mobiles
Race 9PASSCHENDAELE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9THOR - Warned Mobiles
Race 10JUST ASK PADDY - Warned Mobiles
Race 10LUNA DOLCE - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 9TWO JULES - at 9.45am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 01/03/2025 until 05/03/2025 inclusive (5 days):
SHE'S GOT SASS, HIGH STEP, TE RAPA, KAIRAKI VEGAS, LOCHDARRAGH, TWO JULES

Race Comments

Race 1   IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
PEAKNMONKEY - broke rounding the first bend losing considerable ground. Lay inwards final bend striking track markers.
HERE COMES JANE - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
CLYDE - lay inwards final bend losing ground hampering trailing runners.
DARK GHANA - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
MOSES - raced wide early.
FORGIVENESS - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.
KD ROYALTY - hampered rounding the first bend by breaking runners. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home.
T K MEGASTAR - over-raced middle stages. Weakened leaving the final bend.
JUDY J - pre-race warmed.
PLAYOFFS - broke in the score up 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.
Race 2   FAHEY FENCE HIRE (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
MAJOR HENRY - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
AMALFI - lay inwards final bend when weakening striking several track markers.
HI HOPES - raced wide early.
TOPAZ - broke in the score up losing considerable ground and was retired from the race near the 1100m. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the mare had raced lethargically. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
TAUMUTU LAD - held up final bend. Hung outwards near the 300m placing an outside runner in restricted room.
TOBY TOM B - lay inwards and had to be straightened early in the run home.
ZARLINI - held up final bend and early in the run home. Paced roughly near the 300m when becoming awkwardly placed initially behind MAJOR HENRY and then shortly after when TAUMUTU LAD hung outwards. Stewards questioned drivers H Sail (ZARLINI) and D Dolan (MAJOR HENRY) regarding this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing from both drivers Stewards took the matter no further.
SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.
Race 3   BOOK NOW FOR TEAM TEAL FUNDRAISER 14TH MARCH MOBILE TROT
THE MERC - broke passing the 1600m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
DYNASTY - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer/driver B Butt.
A REASON TO FIGHT - broke leaving the final bend losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
BRIGHTMAN - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
WATERLOO STATION - hung outwards on occasions throughout the running.
ROSARY - trotted roughly final bend when weakening.
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke near the 1350m losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
Race 4   WOODLANDS STUD THANKS BUYERS MOBILE PACE
COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages.
DAVE DULEY - held up for a distance passing the 400m and shifted ground outwards briefly locking wheels with BAD HABITS near the 300m. Held up throughout the run home.
BETTOR BE SHARP - driver G O'Reilly was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
SANS REPOS - hung inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
BAD HABITS - briefly locked wheels with DAVE DULEY near the 300m.
SOFIA ROSE - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley and trainer M Purvis were unable to provide any explanation.
Race 5   BRECKON FARMS THANKS BUYERS MOBILE PACE
DOCTOR TIM - weakened from the 600m.
BESIDE ME - required gear to be adjusted just prior to the start. Driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - held up final bend.
MOLLY BELWIN - held up final bend.
WALLFLOWER - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange was unable to provide any tangible explanation.
Race 6   LAMB & HAYWARD TROTTERS' CLASSIC HANDICAP TROT
BET N WIN - driver B Butt advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to the gelding trotting roughly and having the field covered.
Race 7   PETER LAGAN STANDARDBRED FOR YOUR BLOODSTOCK NEEDS MOB PACE
CARDI B - held up final bend.
NEXT LEVEL - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.
BAZOOKA - raced wide from the 700m.
WHO'S DELIGHT - required assistance from a Starting Attendant in the pre-race formation. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend. Driver G Smith had difficulty activating the removable gear in the run home.
DALTON SHARD - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
BEACH BALL - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Trainer K Chapman was issued a warning for being late to notify the horse would be racing without the removeable deafeners .
Race 8   CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE TROT
The start was delayed due to REGAL SIERRA requiring farrier attention.
SODS LAW - weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.
SUNNY LOUIS - broke passing the 700m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
HIGH INTENSITY - pre-race warmed. Broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
Lay inwards final bend striking a track marker. Trotted roughly in the run home.
KNOWING ME - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed. Broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
ROYDON MUSCLE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide without cover from the 800m.
STYX JEWEL - hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m. Trotted roughly in the run home.
MAVIS JONES - hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
Race 9   CONGRATS ANGUS GARRARD ULTIMATE DRIVER WINNER 2025 MOB PACE
TWO JULES - late scratching at 9.45am on Veterinary advice.
CAPTAIN COMMODORE - driver C Dalgety advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
LOVEYOURMOTHER - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
ARMA HUNTER - paced roughly in the score up and broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
THOR - raced greenly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the horse. Hung inwards throughout the run home causing driver B Orange difficulty.
PASSCHENDAELE - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke near the 150m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.
Race 10   GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
SWEET RAINE - over-raced middle stages.
DON'T TELL JENNY - driver R Houghton defended a breach of Rule 868(3) alleging that he failed to drive the mare out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing in 4th place. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Houghton the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Houghton's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 14 March 2025 (3 days).
AUNTIE DEB - raced wide with cover from the 1200m. Checked by a breaking runner near the 350m.
LUNA DOLCE - raced wide without cover from the 1100m. Broke near the 350m checking trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
JUST ASK PADDY - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver G Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
CRUSHER LOU - raced wide with cover from the 1200m. Checked by a breaking runner near the 350m.
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