Northern Southland Trotting Club Inc
Saturday, 8 March 2025
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- Northern Southland Trotting Club Inc at Ascot Park Raceway
- Weather
- Raining/Showery/Overcast
- Track
- Slushy
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- V Munro (Chairman), R Haley, B Burke
- Veterinarian
- Dr M A Greene
General
| General |
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| Nil |
Supplementary
| Gore HRC - Sunday, 16th February 2025 |
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| Race 7 - OLYMPIC WATCHES AT VAN DE WATER JEWELLERS MOBILE PACE |
| Connections advised Stewards on 8 March that MACK PACK has had its hocks treated since last racing. |
Summary
| Swabbing |
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| OUR SUPERFUND, RAKASANDY, UTAH JAZZ, ULTIMATE WEAPON, DURRANT, IDEAL CROWN, BETTOR BELLE, CAPTAIN COMMODORE, SAMANTHAS MOON, HALEY JACCKA |
| Protests | |
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| Nil |
| Suspensions | |
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| Race 8 | N Williamson (ALWAYS BE BATMAN) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving final bend checking inside runner (3 days). Suspended from 16/03/2025 until 21/03/2025 inclusive. |
| Fines | |
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| Race 2 | M Williamson (MAJOR BOY) [Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. Fined $250. |
| Warnings | |
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| Race 1 | T Dewe (MONSIGNOR) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 1 | R Todd (ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 2 | C Laurenson (ULTIMATE PERFECTION) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 2 | T Stratford (NANA'S LITTLE TERROR) [Rule Muguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 3 | L Bond (ITSALLABOUTTHEMONEY) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 3 | N Williamson (SWEET DJ) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 4 | A Kyle (ASK ME LOU) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 5 | C Gerken (HAZER) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 5 | B McIntyre (PUTERE BOY) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 5 | D McLachlan (FRANCO HUNTINGTON) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 6 | C Faithful (IDEAL CROWN) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 7 | C Ferguson (NUTCRACKER) [Rule Mudguards Regulation] - Failed to affix mudguards. |
| Race 8 | M & N Purdon (THE BETTOR DEAL) [Rule Notification of drivers Reg] - Late notification of driver. |
| Race 10 | A Armour (NYLA) [Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground final bend placing inside runner in restricted room. |
| Bleeders | |
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| Nil |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 2 | MOON LIGHT TERROR - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 2 | ULTIMATE PERFECTION - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 3 | RAKASPADES - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 3 | SWEET DJ - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 5 | BISMARCK DU PLESSIS - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 5 | FRANCO HUNTINGTON - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 5 | PUTERE BOY - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 6 | ADAGIO - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 7 | TABASCO - Warned Stands |
| Race 8 | HILARIOUS LOVE - Warned Mobiles |
| Medical Certificate | |
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| Nil |
| Driver Changes | |
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| Nil |
| Late Scratchings | |
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| Nil |
| Scratching Penalties | |
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| Ineligible from 09/03/2025 until 13/03/2025 inclusive (5 days): ADAMAS | |
| Exceptional Circumstances: GRAZIE |
Race Comments
| Race 1 THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN / WILLY'S FLOORING TROT | |
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| SONNY JIM - lay in rounding the bend passing the 1400m striking track markers. Weakened final bend. | |
| OUR SUPERFUND - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| AROHA - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. | |
| PANDEMIC - trotted roughly shortly after the start and at various stages throughout. Broke rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner. | |
| MONSIGNOR - trainer T Dewe was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. | |
| ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - trainer R Todd was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing ground. | |
| HENNESSY - slow away then broke after 100m losing considerable ground. Weakened from the 700m. | |
| FLORENCE THE MACHINE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. | |
| Trainer L Pearson advised Stewards on 21 March that PANDEMIC has had its hocks treated since last racing. | |
| Race 2 WILBUR ELLIS NZ LTD MOBILE PACE | |
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| A false start was declared when the speed of the mobile barrier vehicle became inconsistent in the score up resulting in BEYOND DOUBT contacting the gate and breaking in consequence. | |
| MAJOR BOY - driver M Williamson admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250. | |
| NANA'S LITTLE TERROR - trainer T Stratford was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. | |
| TRUE IMAGE - raced greenly whilst leading through the middle stages. Lay in and contacted a track marker near the 1200m. | |
| BEYOND DOUBT - driver K Green elected to start from the Unruly for the restart. Due to the false start Stewards imposed no penalty on the gelding. | |
| MOON LIGHT TERROR - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Broke briefly shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay in rounding the bends. | |
| ULTIMATE PERFECTION - trainer C Laurenson was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| Race 3 ASCOT FOUR SQUARE STELLA FROST STAKES (MOBILE PACE) | |
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| SHEZABETTORGIRL - weakened over the concluding stages. | |
| RAKASPADES - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Stevens. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Lay out on the bends. Weakened final bend. | |
| CRACKASKY - raced greenly through the middle stages. | |
| ITSALLABOUTTHEMONEY - trainer L Bond was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. | |
| SWEET DJ - trainer N Williamson was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| Race 4 CRUICKSHANK PRYDE / McCALLUMS DRYCLEANING MOBILE PACE | |
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| MONTAGE - held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home. | |
| BETTER BE WATCHING - lay in leaving the final bend contacting and racing inside a track marker. Unable to obtain clear racing room throughout the run home. Locked sulky wheels with RAKNRUIN passing the 20m. | |
| RAKNRUIN - locked sulky wheels with BETTER BE WATCHING passing the 20m. | |
| HAROLD HANOVER - over-raced early and middle stages. | |
| EMERALD ABBEY - raced wide early. | |
| RAKADEAKS - over-raced at various stages throughout. Held up through the early and middle stages of the run home. Driver R Stevens reported he did not release the removable deafeners as a consequence. | |
| ASK ME LOU - trainer A Kyle was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. | |
| BOMBAY GLACIER - raced wide early. | |
| Race 5 SOUTHERN CRUTCHING & TAILING / DUSTY PAINTERS MOBILE PACE | |
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| PUTERE BOY - trainer B McIntyre was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground, hampering IT'S A PLEASURE which broke in consequence. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Authorisation of this runner's 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had viewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. | |
| BISMARCK DU PLESSIS - broke passing the 1800m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards had viewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. Raced four wide from the 650m. | |
| MIDNIGHT BABE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1800m. | |
| JENNY GUMP - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. Held up leaving the final bend. Driver S Walkinshaw reported he did not release the removable deafeners and the sliding blinds as a consequence. | |
| SHE'S A JEWEL - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. When asked to comment on the performance trainer/driver M Williamson advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Mr Williamson advised he would have blood tests conducted on the mare in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results. | |
| THE WULVER - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1800m. | |
| FRANCO HUNTINGTON - trainer D McLachlan was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. Lay in and 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. Over-raced through the middle stages. Held up in the latter stages of the run home. | |
| IT'S A PLEASURE - checked by a breaking runner shortly after the start and broke in consequence before being retired from the race by driver M Hurrell. . | |
| SPORTY CHARLIE - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend. | |
| DURRANT - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1800m. | |
| HAZER - trainer C Gerken was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. | |
| Race 6 CADUCEUS CLUB OF SOUTHLAND/ALABAR FILLIES CLASSIC (MOB PACE) | |
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| ADAGIO - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. | |
| IDEAL CROWN - trainer C Faithful was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. | |
| NOSTOPPINGLOUNOW - weakened in the run home. | |
| MAMAS CRUNCH - raced wide early. Broke briefly passing the 1800m losing ground. | |
| ALWAYSBJOY - weakened final bend. | |
| Race 7 NIGHT 'N DAY / TIP TOP ICE CREAM AUTUMN CUP (HCP PACE) | |
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| BETTERTHANCASH - driver R Close reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. | |
| NUTCRACKER - trainer C Ferguson was warned for failing to affix mudguards to the sulky. | |
| SOUTHSIDE OF HEAVEN - weakened final bend. | |
| ALWAYS TICKING - over-raced whilst being restrained to take cover through the middle stages. Driver C Dalgety reported the mare had been striking its own wheel discs during the running. | |
| TABASCO - broke briefly at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| WAG STAR - unsuccessfully tried for the lead through the middle stages. | |
| Race 8 ALABAR SOUTHERN SUPREMACY STAKES (HEAT 2) MOBILE PACE | |
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| HILARIOUS LOVE - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Paced roughly leaving the final bend. | |
| CAPTAIN AMORE - held up early stages of the run home. | |
| RISING STORM - held up final bend and again through the middle stages of the run home. | |
| HERE'S JOHNY - contacted by an outside runner leaving the final bend and broke in consequence losing all chance. | |
| ALWAYS BE BATMAN - lay in leaving the final bend and contacted HERE'S JOHNY which broke in consequence losing all chance. Driver N Williamson was issued with a subsequent charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly in this incident. The matter was adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee to be heard on Wednesday 12 March. Continued to lay in at stages in the run home. | |
| THE BETTOR DEAL - co-trainers M & N Purdon were issued with a warning for the late notification of a driver. | |
| CAPTAIN COMMODORE - raced greenly when leading for a short distance near the 1400m. | |
| Driver N Williamson (ALWAYS BE BATMAN) defended a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly leaving the final bend when allowing his runner to shift ground inwards checking HERE'S JOHNY which broke in consequence losing all chance. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and following submissions on penalty suspended Mr Williamson's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 March up to and including 21 March 2025 (3 days). | |
| Race 9 MARK JONES RACING/GORDON SUTHERLAND MEMORIAL HCP TROT | |
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| SAMANTHAS MOON - driver K Green advised she did not activate the removeable deafeners due to the cord breaking. The gear was inspected and found to be in a previous good condition. | |
| LIL WHIP - broke at the start losing considerable ground. | |
| ANDY HALL - weakened final bend. | |
| JIMMY CARTER - broke briefly at the start losing considerable ground. | |
| HIDDEN TALENT - when questioned regarding the tactics he adopted on the favoured runner trainer/driver N Williamson advised that coming off the 30m handicap he was reluctant to push the mare early and felt the better option was to save for one run however found he was always chasing on a strong pace, adding he was not disappointed with the effort. | |
| Race 10 BRAEVIEW KELLY MOBILE PACE | |
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| NYLA - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 500m. Driver A Armour was warned for the manner in which he drove on the final bend when placing an inside runner in restricted room. | |
| AIRWAVES - placed in restricted room when weakening rounding the final bend contacting a track marker. | |
| OUTBACK MAN - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. | |
| TED - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 400m. | |