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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 14 March 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
P Williams (Chairman), S Renault, K Carston, M Sole
Veterinarian
D L Williamson
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
AUNTIE DEB, DYNASTY, FIVE CROWNS, BAZOOKA, A HILL TWO MENNY, SPECIAL OCCASION, THOR, BET N WIN, HIDDEN TALENT, MUSCLE MOUNTAIN, PINSEEKER, RAKERO ROCKET, PARIS PRINCE, JUSTYOUWAIT, MY FRIEND LOUIE
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 2S Ottley (MACHO MAN)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel 2100m. Fined $250.
Warnings
Race 11O Thornley (NILA MAREE)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Shifting ground hampering outside runner 250m.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1COMIC LUSTRE - Warned Performance
Race 2LOVE YOU WILMA - Warned Mobiles
Race 4NEXT LEVEL - Warned Mobiles
Race 5JORDAN ANNE - Warned Mobiles
Race 5PARAMOUNT PICTURE - Warned Mobiles
Race 5SON OF PATRICK - Warned Racing Manners
Race 6FITZROY - Warned Mobiles
Race 12RAGAZZO MAJOR - Veterinary Clearance Required
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 10PORT PEGASUS - at 9.38am on veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 15/03/2025 until 19/03/2025 inclusive (5 days):
NICKEL AND DIME, PORT PEGASUS, TU TANGATA, RENA, VINCENT REACTRESS

Race Comments

Race 1   IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages.
COMIC LUSTRE - weakened passing the 600m. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the mare.
SWEET RAINE - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Lay outwards passing the 150m despite the efforts of driver L O'Reilly briefly crowding an outside runner.
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - briefly crowded by an inside runner passing the 150m.
SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.
Race 2   BOOK NOW FOR OWNERS' NIGHT 28TH MARCH MOBILE TROT
LOVE YOU WILMA - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Broke again near the 700m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
MACHO MAN - struck the sulky wheel of A REASON TO FIGHT near the 2100m which punctured. Authorisation of 3rd placing being awarded to MACHO MAN was withheld until driver S McNally (A REASON TO FIGHT) placed 4th, confirmed his chances had not been affected and he did not wish to proceed with a protest. Driver S Ottley admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly in this incident and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.
A REASON TO FIGHT - broke near the 350m losing ground. Driver S McNally reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 2100m.
BRIGHTMAN - trotted roughly in the score up and was back from its unruly position at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 700m. Trotted roughly final bend when weakening.
Race 3   ADDINGTON RACEWAY PROUDLY SUPPORTING TEAM TEAL MOBILE PACE
COMMANDER JOE - Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1600m after COMMANDER JOE briefly raced wider on the track when FIVE CROWNS shifted ground outwards. After speaking to driver M Williamson (COMMANDER JOE) and viewing the replays it was established driver B Orange (FIVE CROWNS) had commenced his outward movement prior to COMMANDER JOE reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was deemed necessary.
MOUTON CADET - Stewards investigated a perceived breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1600m after MOUTON CADET briefly raced wider on the track when PIONEER shifted ground outwards. After viewing the replays it was established driver J Morrison (PIONEER) had shifted wider prior to MOUTON CADET reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was required.
LONNEKERS - paced roughly passing the 850m.
HUGO - held up final bend and early in the run home. Paced roughly passing the 200m.
Race 4   CARTER DALGETY RURAL YOUNG SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR MOBILE PACE
SECRET AGENT MAN - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Again held up in the middle stages of the run home. Stewards questioned driver N Williamson regarding his decision to shift wider on the track passing the 150m when clearance existed in the passing lane. Mr Williamson explained he was aware driver M Williamson (COMMANDER BEN) had only commenced to shift inwards near the 150m and he believed he would be blocked for clear racing room if he had continued with an attempt to gain a run in the passing lane. Mr Williamson added he then decided to shift outwards and had finished strongly once gaining clear running inside the final 100m. After considering his explanation and viewing the replays Stewards were satisfied his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.
BLACK MACH - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
WALLFLOWER - weakened early in the run home. Driver J Cox advised the mare had been hitting a knee during the running. Mr Cox also advised a sulky tyre had deflated during the race.
NEXT LEVEL - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened early in the run home.
Race 5   DAKINS RENT A LOO - TIME TO TROT MOBILE TROT
CLYDE - weakened final bend.
JUDY J - pre-race warmed. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
JORDAN ANNE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up leaving the final bend.
SON OF PATRICK - broke passing the 1400m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
PARAMOUNT PICTURE - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m. Held up final bend.
ROGUE HERO - broke after 150m losing all chance.
LOTUS FRANCO - hung outwards and trotted roughly in the run home.
FORGIVENESS - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1400m.
Race 6   KEN & KAREN BRECKON OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD MOB PACE
The start was delayed due to the boring pole on KENSINGTON MIKE breaking and being replaced.
BOYZONE - over-raced early stages. Weakened final bend.
KENSINGTON MIKE - broke passing the 1200m losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the colt had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
FITZROY - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole and start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced early stages. The overcheck bit slipped during the running.
Race 7   SHEPHERDS PURSE 12 OCTOBER 1993 MOBILE PACE
OHOKA COBRA - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the colt had over-raced through the middle stages and had been unsuited to racing parked.
DEADLINE - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1100m.
TREASURE COVE - over-raced middle stages.
THOR - raced greenly at various stages throughout when leading. Struck a track marker near the 1100m.
Race 8   'FRED SHAW MEMORIAL' NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CHAMPS (MOB TROT)
MYSTIC MAX - held up final bend and early in the run home.
MIDNIGHT DASH - connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.
MASTERLY - raced wide early.
MUSCLE MOUNTAIN - connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.
Race 9   HECTOR'S PREMIUM GIN AUTUMN FREE-FOR-ALL (MOB PACE)
CARDI B - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
VESSEM - raced wide early.
DOUBLE TIME - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
WHO'S DELIGHT - held up middle stages of the run home.
BEACH BALL - over-raced early when wide on the track. Continued to over-race through the middle stages.
Race 10   GALLAGHERS INSURANCE HANDICAP TROT
MUSCLE SASS - weakened final bend.
MM SUNSHINE - weakened final bend.
CORMORAN STRIKE - weakened near the 550m.
SUNNY LOUIS - weakened final bend.
PORT PEGASUS - late scratching at 9.38am on veterinary advice.
HIGH INTENSITY - pre-race warmed. Paced away before breaking and losing all chance.
WHO'S QUEEN - pre-race warmed.
ZOLTAN BOSCIK - broke at the start losing all chance.
DOMINATION'S CALL - weakened final bend.
HELLOVEAMOMENT - broke at the start losing all chance.
TI AMO BELLE - broke passing the 450m losing all chance.
Race 11   WOODLANDS STUD SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE MOBILE PACE
JUSTYOUWAIT - driver B Orange's foot slipped from the sulky footrest for a short distance near the 50m.
NILA MAREE - shifted outwards near the 250m hampering TWEEDY. Driver O Thornley was issued a warning.
TWEEDY - lay inwards final bend. Hampered when NILA MAREE shifted outwards near the 250m and struck the sulky wheel of that runner.
CRYSTAL - raced wide early.
KAIRAKI VEGAS - paced roughly passing the 600m.
CAPTAIN JOAN - paced roughly in the score up and was back from its unruly position at the start.
Race 12   GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
MY FRIEND LOUIE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
WATCHING BRIEF - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
DANCING DESIRE - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver S Thornley advised the mare was racing down in class and had benefited from an economical run tonight.
JENA - weakened final bend.
FOVEAUX GAMBLER - raced four wide from the 700m.
NOTHING BUT YOU - raced wide early. Hung outwards on several occasions throughout the running. Shifted up the track despite the efforts of driver B Orange rounding the final bend when weakening hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery and signs of muscle tie up. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
RAGAZZO MAJOR - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. Driver J Cox momentarily dropped his foot from the sulky footrest passing the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed minor lameness in the right hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
SANS REPOS - lay inwards final bend when weakening striking several track markers.
JUST FOXIN - over-raced middle stages. Raced four wide from the 700m.
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