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Westport Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 7 March 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Westport Trotting Club Inc at Patterson Park (Grass)
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (Chairman), M Sole, M Szukiel
Veterinarian
Dr R J Shorten
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General

General
The on-course race book failed to display MAUI in Race 10 as Unruly, with this information being disseminated to patrons through the appropriate channels.

Supplementary

Rangiora HRC - Sunday, 2nd March 2025
Race 5 - AUTO SELF SERVE WAIMAK JUNCTION & GREYWACKE RD HCP PACE
Trainer J Gray advised Stewards on 7 March ARCHIE has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
ROSARY, ILLEGAL ALIEN, WHO'S YOUR DRAGON, BUDDY REIGN, SINAI SERMON, BRIAN BEATT, FRANCENT, NORMIE STEAD, TEMPO WARRIOR, MAUI, RAPID RESPONSE
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 3S Clarke (THE TOWN OF LIGHT)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground causing interference after 200m (2 days).
Suspended from 10/03/2025 until 19/03/2025 inclusive.
Race 10P Nairn (TU TANGATA)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein and in a continuous manner (2 days).
Suspended from 08/03/2025 until 14/03/2025 inclusive.
Fines
Race 8B Negus (NORMIE STEAD)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented with removable deafeners not notified. Fined $100.
Warnings
Race 1S Tomlinson (ROSARY)
[Rule 864(3)] - Failed to report removable deafeners not activated.
Race 2E Barron (SIGNAL HILL)
[Rule 853(1)] - Failed to check in.
Race 5W House (TERRORMYLOVE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Race 5G Thornley (SINAI SERMON)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Trailing too closely in the running.
Race 6A Tomlinson (BRIAN BEATT)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 7K Butt (SEASIDE POND)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground hampering outside runner 150m.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2HERE COMES JANE - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 2HIGH NOON - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 4AMALFI - Warned Racing Manners
Race 4ITZ MAGICAL MEG - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Race 5FRANCO HOFFMAN - Veterinary Clearance Required (ECG Required)
Race 5FRANCO HOFFMAN - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 6LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 6NIGHT LIFE - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 7STUNNA - Final Warning Stands
Race 8KILLYBEGS - Warned Mobiles
Race 9DESTINY DANCE - Warned Stands
Race 9I'M ROCKIN - Warned Stands
Race 9MISTY BLUE - Unruly Stands
Race 10KNOWING ME - Warned Racing Manners
Race 11SEARING LIGHT - Warned Stands
Race 11THE HIGHLANDER - Warned Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 1SMIRITI TROUBLE - at 8:50am on veterinary advice
Race 2OPAWA PEAK - Rule 213(1)(j) - Denied a fair start
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 08/03/2025 until 12/03/2025 inclusive (5 days):
THE HIGHWAYMAN, VRILO, DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Exceptional Circumstances:
SMIRITI TROUBLE

Race Comments

Race 1   STU BAILEY MEMORIAL (SPONSORED BY MARK JONES) TROT
ROYAL AHEARN - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
BIG AL - began awkwardly. Held up final bend and early in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance co-trainer/driver S Clarke advised the gelding had trialled well after being freshened and received an economical run throughout.
ROSARY - driver S Tomlinson was issued a warning for failing to advise she had not activated the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
SMIRITI TROUBLE - late scratching at 8.50am on Veterinary advice.
SOMETHING ELSE - slow in the early stages. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout.
RUTHLESS EMMA - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
WHAT THE DRAGON - over-raced middle stages. Hung outwards late in the run home despite the efforts of driver K Cameron and shifted up the track.
BILLY KIMBER - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
Race 2   CRITERION HOTEL TEAM TEAL TROT
RACEY KRUSA - held up early in the run home.
KERRALLY - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m. Trotted roughly final bend when weakening.
HIGH NOON - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainer's request.
OPAWA PEAK - broke at the start losing all chance. Declared a non-runner by Stewards under Rule 213(1)(j) due to being denied a fair start when crowded and unable to take up its rightful barrier position.
HERE COMES JANE - broke near the 300m losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
ROSE ISLE - broke near the 500m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. Treated by the on course Veterinarian following the race for a laceration to the right front leg.
SIGNAL HILL - trotted roughly racing into the first bend. Held up early in the run home.
BRIANNA - began awkwardly.
MAKE MY DAY - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
MOA MOJITO - slow to begin losing ground. Weakened from the 600m.
Race 3   LAWRY JENKINS FAMILY PACE
MY WINGMAN - paced roughly and broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Lay inwards in the run home.
RULE AGAIN - broke after 200m when crowded by an outside runner hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Paced roughly and broke passing the 200m losing ground.
AR GEE RULZ - hampered by a breaking runner after 200m.
FLOOZY SUZY - crowded after 200m by an outside runner losing ground. Lay inwards in the run home.
GAMELY - paced roughly in the run home. Driver S Tomlinson advised the mare had hung outwards throughout causing her difficulty.
SWEET BETTY - held up early in the run home.
RACINGMISSGRACIE - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend and early in the run home. Again held up over the concluding stages.
THE TOWN OF LIGHT - driver S Clarke defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly after 200m by shifting ground inwards when insufficiently clear of RULE AGAIN and FLOOZY SUZY which were both crowded and checked resulting in RULE AGAIN breaking and losing ground. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and drivers S Clarke (THE TOWN OF LIGHT) and R Close (RULE AGAIN) the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Clarke's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 9 March up to and including 19 March 2025 (2 days).
Race 4   ROOFING INDUSTRIES/AMPELLITE MOBILE PACE
BUDDY REIGN - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer K Musso advised the gelding had been racing from wide barrier draws and was able to capitalise from an inside barrier today and had received an economical run in a handy position.
SAMVASA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. The near side number detached during the running.
FORD RULE - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1900m. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages after racing wide on the track with the effort taking its toll.
BREENY'S ROCK N ROLL - briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1800m.
CARRERA KAHU - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1800m and broke after becoming awkwardly placed to the back of BREENY'S ROCK N ROLL losing ground. Raced wide from the 900m. Weakened final bend.
PENNY WEIGHT - hung outwards in the run home when held up for clear racing room. Driver M Holbrough advised she was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
SWEET GLORY - driver S Tomlinson advised she was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.
AMALFI - hung inwards and paced roughly passing the 1500m striking track markers and was retired from the race near the 1300m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised she had considerable difficulty steering the gelding. A warning was placed on the racing record of the horse. Trainer R Stuart advised he would be making gear changes. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
ITZ MAGICAL MEG - briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1800m. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.
Race 5   JOHN REEDY'S 80TH MOBILE PACE
RED WINE KISSES - hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 800m. Weakened in the run home.
TERRORMYLOVE - held up early in the run home. Driver W House was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
TROUBLESHOOTER - raced greenly leaving the final bend.
FRANCO HOFFMAN - weakened from the 1800m and was retired from the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
TITIAN FRANCO - over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened from the 800m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Butt advised the mare had choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer J Burrows advised she would be making gear changes prior to the mare resuming.
STANLEY'S RULE - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation.
KOTARE KELSO - paced roughly when racing wide on the track from the 900m. Again paced roughly in the run home.
SINAI SERMON - lay inwards near the 1450m striking track markers. Hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 800m. Lay inwards passing the 500m and again near the 300m striking a track marker. Driver G Thornley was issued a warning for trailing too closely through the middle stages.
PURE COURAGE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Lay outwards in the run home and shifted up the track. Notwithstanding this driver J Cox was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
Race 6   TRT BUILDERS TEAM TEAL TROT
DEM BONES DEM BONES - driver G Thornley advised a sulky tyre deflated during the running.
NIGHT LIFE - switched to a pace and broke after 150m losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the trainer's request.
SPECIAL EFFECTS - broke early in the run home losing all chance.
MARTHA STUART - lay outwards early in the run home having to be corrected by its driver.
ZSAZSA BINX - connections advised the mare has had its joints treated since last racing. Broke near the 2100m when racing over the crossing losing all chance.
BRIAN BEATT - driver A Tomlinson was issued a warning for using her whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.
LOVE WALKED IN - broke near the 550m losing all chance.
BROTHER LOVE - over-raced middle stages.
GRETTYMAC - over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Race 7   JENNIAN HOMES TEAM TEAL PACE
SEASIDE POND - fractious and reared prior to the start. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver K Butt was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground near the 150m after briefly hampering an outside runner.
STYLE COUNCIL - fractious and reared prior to the start.
STUNNA - broke at the start losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
SUPER FUND - lay inwards final bend striking track markers.
PERAKI SEELSTER - raced wide from the 800m.
DECEPTIVE LEE - briefly hampered near the 150m when an inside runner shifted ground outwards.
Race 8   ENGLEFIELD KOHLER MOBILE PACE
BREENY'S CONQUEROR - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
MIRACLE MEMPHIS - paced roughly at the start losing ground. Again paced roughly in the run home.
ART'S MISCHIEF - weakened leaving the final bend.
COSMIC STAR - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. Driver R Close advised he had been unable to activate the near side hopple shortener due to the cord becoming entangled.
GIMMESOMELOVIN - over-raced middle stages.
KILLYBEGS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Holbrough. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Weakened final bend.
NORMIE STEAD - trainer B Negus was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding to race with removable deafeners which had not been notified and were removed prior to the start. Over-raced middle stages.
WESTBURN ABBY - weakened leaving the final bend.
Race 9   BULLER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS KAWATIRI CUP (HCP PACE)
MISTY BLUE - broke at the start and shifted outwards abruptly checking trailing runners losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
GOT YOU COVERED - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
I'M ROCKIN - broke after 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
DESTINY DANCE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
TEMPO WARRIOR - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
TEDS LEGACY - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
PICCADILLY PETE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Driver R May had difficulty activating the removable deafeners in the run home.
SMOKE ON THE WATER - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages.
Race 10   HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAULINE ROGERS & MURRAY ACKLIN HCP TROT
KNOWING ME - broke passing the 1600m losing ground. Weakened from the 550m before breaking again near the 450m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
TU TANGATA - raced wide from the 1000m. Driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein on one occasion and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Nairn's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 14 March 2025 (2 days).
PORT PEGASUS - broke at the start losing ground.
FRANCO JOSIAH - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
ONE EL - began awkwardly.
PREMIUM PLAYER - held up final bend.
Race 11   BP2GO WESTPORT TEAM TEAL PACE
The start was delayed due to SEARING LIGHT becoming fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
GLIDING HIGH - held up throughout the run home.
WATERHOLES ROAD - broke at the start losing ground.
SEARING LIGHT - stood on the mark losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.
SANTANNA MACH - held up early in the run home.
CHAL VEE POWER - broke at the start losing ground.
THE HIGHLANDER - fractious prior to the second attempt at a start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
GEM N EM - broke at the start losing ground.
RAZORS EDGE - began awkwardly.
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