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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
P Williams (Chairman), S Renault, M Szukiel, K Carston
Veterinarian
Dr A A Corser
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General

General
Nil

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 14th March 2025
Race 2 - BOOK NOW FOR OWNERS' NIGHT 28TH MARCH MOBILE TROT
Connections advised Stewards on 19 March that LOVE YOU WILMA had recovered well following its last race and it was their intention to continue on with the filly's current preparation.
Race 10 - GALLAGHERS INSURANCE HANDICAP TROT
Trainer J Harrington advised Stewards on 19 March TI AMO BELLE has been treated for a virus since last racing.
Race 12 - GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Trainer S Reid advised Stewards on 18 March blood tests taken from NOTHING BUT YOU showed no abnormalities and the filly will be continuing with its current preparation.
Banks Peninsula TC - Sunday, 16th March 2025
Race 6 - CRATE & BARREL, ALPINE INN HANMER, MARK TWEEDY PACE
Trainer S McRae advised Stewards on 19 March that WAIKAKA has recovered well from its last start and will be briefly freshened prior to resuming.
Race 10 - MORRISONS SADDLERY / MURRAY & LARRY HAMILTON TROT
Trainer M Williamson advised Stewards on 19 March that GRANNY ROSE has recovered well following its last start and will continue on with its current preparation.
Race 11 - THE START CREW THANKS CLOCKTOWER MOTORS MOBILE PACE
Connections advised Stewards on 19 March that LASA has been sent for a spell.

Summary

Swabbing
ANN SOPHIE, AMBLESIDE DRIVE, JACCKA BAYLIS, RAKERO LIGHTNING, GATECRASHER, ALMIGHTY CLEVER, DEM BONES DEM BONES, TAUMUTU LAD
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 2S Hill (SHAPELY)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel causing own horse to break 250m (2 days).
Suspended from 24/03/2025 until 28/03/2025 inclusive.
Fines
Race 1C Wigg (KRYSTAL DELIGHT)
[Rule 869(3)(b) Shifting Ground Regs] - Shifting ground inwards when not clear checking inside runner 1350m. Fined $400.
Race 6M Purvis (ONELOVEONELIFE)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without the notified anti-choke device. Fined $100.
Warnings
Race 1M House (ANN SOPHIE)
[Rule 869(2) and Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip outside sulky confines.
Race 1N Munro (MY TEN GUITARS)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Used whip free of the rein.
Race 4N Burton (ULTIMATE COUNSEL)
[Rule 868(3)] - Ensure she drives runner out to the end of the race.
Race 4N Burton (ULTIMATE COUNSEL)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Improving into a run where insufficient room existed.
Race 4R Close (SUPER FUND)
[Rule 869(4) and Home Straight Regs] - Maintain straight course in run home.
Race 4P Davis (STUNNA)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane.
Race 5G Smith (STAR MAGIC)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without the notified anti-choke device.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2BRONSKI - Warned Mobiles
Race 2CHRISTIAN BALE - Unruly Mobiles
Race 3JACCKA BAYLIS - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 3LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - Warned Mobiles
Race 3PEAKNMONKEY - Warned Racing Manners
Race 3SOLEMN SON - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 4BROMAC TIMES - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 5STAR MAGIC - Warned Mobiles
Race 6ONELOVEONELIFE - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 7DOWNTOWN ORLANDO - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7RANDEL HUSTON P - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 3SPECIAL EFFECTS - at 1.55pm on veterinary advice
Race 4BROMAC TIMES - at 5.44pm on veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 20/03/2025 until 24/03/2025 inclusive (5 days):
MODE, SPECIAL EFFECTS, REFINE, LOUIS
Ineligible from 20/03/2025 until 02/04/2025 inclusive (14 days):
LAVRA SEGIL

Race Comments

Race 1   IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
WATERHOLES ROAD - held up early in the run home.
ANN SOPHIE - driver M House was warned for using his whip outside the confines of the sulky in the run home.
KRYSTAL DELIGHT - raced wide early and middle stages. Driver C Wigg admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) and the Shifting Ground Regulations in that she drove carelessly near the 1350m when attempting to shift MY TEN GUITARS down the track when not having sufficient advantage to do so resulting in that runner being checked and breaking briefly as a consequence. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.
MY TEN GUITARS - checked and broke briefly near the 1350m when KRYSTAL DELIGHT shifted inwards. Driver N Munro was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.
Race 2   BOOK NOW FOR OWNERS NIGHT 28TH MARCH MOBILE PACE
BRONSKI - broke in the score up losing ground before settling and was out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
CHRISTIAN BALE - hung outwards in the score up and broke as the start was effected losing ground. Placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Paced roughly passing the 1000m. Raced three wide without cover from the 850m.
SHAPELY - shifted outwards and struck the sulky wheel of CHRISTIAN BALE near the 250m and broke in consequence losing all chance. Junior driver S Hill, assisted by driver J Cox, defended a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from all parties the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and after considering submissions on penalty suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 23 March up to and including 28 March 2025 (2 days).
DREAM BOYZ - paced roughly for a distance passing the 900m. Raced three wide with cover from the 700m and continued to pace roughly.
D'CASH - raced wide in the middle stages.
Race 3   GARRARDS (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE TROT
A false start was declared when SOLEMN SON improved on to the front line in the score up despite the efforts of driver R Harrison. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
PEAKNMONKEY - broke rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
HIGH NOON - raced wide from the 800m. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
MARKTHEWARRIOR - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
JACCKA BAYLIS - the required veterinary clearance was received. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
SPECIAL EFFECTS - late scratching on veterinary advice at 1.55pm.
SOLEMN SON - trotted roughly when weakening in the run home.
CLYDE - weakened rounding the final bend.
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Race 4   WOODLANDS STUD SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE PACE
SUPER FUND - shifted inwards passing the 100m briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver R Close was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
CHAL VEE POWER - broke at the start losing ground.
BROMAC TIMES - late scratching at 5.44pm on veterinary advice. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
STUNNA - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver P Davis was issued with a warning.
ULTIMATE COUNSEL - held up rounding the final bend. Shifted outwards passing the 100m briefly placing an outside runner in restricted room before hanging outwards over the concluding stages. Junior driver N Burton, assisted by driver J Cox, was shown the replay of this incident and issued with a warning for improving into a run where insufficient room existed. Miss Burton was also questioned regarding her lack of vigour over the concluding stages. After considering her explanation, viewing the replays and hearing from Mr Cox, Miss Burton was issued with a warning to ensure she drives her runner out to the end of the race where circumstances permit. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful of Miss Burton's lack of race day experience and that the horse was hanging outwards causing her some difficulty.
BALLYGAR - weakened final bend.
RAKERO LIGHTNING - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer S Reid advised the mare had received an economical run when able to dictate terms in front and had benefitted from a drop in class.
ENYA FRANCO - briefly placed in restricted room passing the 100m when runners either side shifted ground.
Race 5   BETAVET MOBILE PACE
APATCHOFGOLD - held up throughout the run home. Driver J Curtin reported he did not activate gear as a consequence.
GATECRASHER - driver C Dalgety reported he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer T Yesberg advised the gelding has been freshened and also trialed well recently.
STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith was warned for presenting the gelding without the notified anti-choke device. Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver G Smith. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages.
EASTWOOD DREAM - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear to obtain cover. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
RADIOACTIVE JAFFA - over-raced early stages. Held up early in the run home.
Race 6   MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS MOBILE PACE
MILLIES SENSATION - over-raced middle stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Weakened final bend.
LORD MUDRICK - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.
ONELOVEONELIFE - the required veterinary clearance was received. Trainer M Purvis was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice after presenting the gelding without the notified anti-choke device.
Race 7   TENNANT ENGINEERING TROT
GINAS MAJESTY - over-raced middle stages. Trotted roughly throughout the run home.
KOKO KABOOM - pre-race warmed. Held up until late in the run home then trotted roughly near the 50m having to be steadied. Driver W House reported that due to this he did not activate the removable deafeners.
SIGNAL HILL - broke at the start losing all chance.
MEANDAD - placed in restricted room near the 150m when an inside runner was being shifted wider on the track.
MISS GRACIE - weakened final bend.
WAIHEMO HANNAH - slow away.
DANCING GLENIS - raced wide early. Hung inwards when being shifted wider on the track by an inside runner near the 150m and when being corrected briefly placed an outside runner in restricted room.
RANDEL HUSTON P - raced wide early. Trotted roughly in the run home before breaking over the concluding stages losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
DOWNTOWN ORLANDO - broke near the 600m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
Race 8   GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BELMONT VALOR - over-raced middle stages.
WIND IN THE WIRE - over-raced middle stages.
TAUMUTU LAD - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer L Mosely advised that the gelding has been freshened, worked well in the lead up and benefitted from a drop in class tonight.
SWEET DREAMS - broke leaving the final bend after making contact with the sulky wheel of OAKLEY SHARD which shifted ground outwards, losing its chance. Stewards opened and adjourned an enquiry into this matter due to drivers R Close (SWEET DREAMS) and S Tomlinson (OAKLEY SHARD) having left the course. A subsequent investigation was also opened and adjourned regarding both drivers failing to attend a hearing in the Stewards room despite being requested to do so after the race.
DIDJASHOUTTHEBAR - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.
LOGAN ROCK - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.
ESTER LUCY - over-raced middle stages. Held up middle stages of the run home.
OAKLEY SHARD - shifted outwards rounding the final bend.
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