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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
Pre-race blood and hair testing was carried out.

M House advised he was unable to attend today's meeting due to being unwell and was replaced on his drive as per the summary below. A medical clearance is required prior to Mr House resuming driving.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
PURE COURAGE, BIG AL, BUDDY REIGN, PARTNERS IN WINE, SWEET TARTAN, WAIHEMO HANNAH, AMBLESIDE DRIVE
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 1C Negus (FOVEAUX GAMBLER)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner. Fined $500.
Race 2J Versteeg (MA BELLE AMIE)
[Rule 870(1)(2)(a)] - Failed to take breaking runner clear of the field 500m. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 2S Clarke (BIG AL)
[Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Regs] - Maintain straight course in the run home.
Race 2S Clarke (BIG AL)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Reg 4.4] - Crossed reins to perform celebratory gesture.
Race 2A Lethaby (STAR INVASION)
[Rule Programming Conditions Reg 15] - Late to present runner on course.
Race 3K James (HEAVEN)
[Rule 452(2)] - Incorrect colours.
Race 4R Close (HUGHES TWO ME)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Easing the pace 1600m.
Race 4A Russell (ART JORDAN)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without notified blinds.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1GOORAMBAT ART - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2BRIGHTMAN - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 4BETTOR FEAR ME - Warned Stands
Race 4PACIFIC THUNDER - Cleared From Unruly Stands
Race 6WHISPERING MAJESTIC - Unruly Stands
Race 6WHISPERING MAJESTIC - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Medical Certificate
 M House - Medical clearance required.
Driver Changes
Race 1B Wilmott replaced M House on GOORAMBAT ART
 Unwell
Late Scratchings
Race 1HES SANTAS EXCUSE - at 10.16am due to track conditions
Race 5LILY'S A STAR - at 10.16am due to track conditions
Race 7STUNNA - at 4.05pm due to track conditions
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 01/05/2025 until 05/05/2025 inclusive (5 days):
BACARDI DOLL, BEAUTIFUL CRAZY
Exceptional Circumstances:
HES SANTAS EXCUSE, WATERHOLES ROAD, LILY'S A STAR, STUNNA

Race Comments

Race 1   NORWOOD MACHINERY (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - late scratching at 10.16am due to the track conditions.
FOVEAUX GAMBLER - locked wheels with GOORAMBAT ART which hung inwards racing into the first bend. Amateur driver C Negus admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home and then in a continuous manner. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500.
PURE COURAGE - fractious prior to the start.
JUST ASK PADDY - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver N Munro advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.
GOORAMBAT ART - raced wide early. Hung inwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with FOVEAUX GAMBLER despite the efforts of driver B Wilmott. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1400m. After questioning drivers B Wilmott (GOORAMBAT ART), D Roberts (MOTOR MOUTH), A Edge (OFF THE EDGE) and reviewing the replays, it was established MOTOR MOUTH had shifted wider before GOORAMBAT ART reached its sulky wheel. It was also confirmed OFF THE EDGE moved outwards behind MOTOR MOUTH while racing to the inside of GOORAMBAT ART without forcing that runner wider. After considering the drivers' explanations, Stewards concluded no breach of the Push Out Rule had occurred and took no further action.
Race 2   MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS ON SALE NOW TROT
MA BELLE AMIE - trotted roughly and broke near the 500m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Driver J Versteeg was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to take his runner clear of the field when in a break.
BRIGHTMAN - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m.
BIG AL - shifted outwards in the run home forcing KAMILLA wider on the track. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver R May (KAMILLA) placed 2nd, who confirmed his chances had not been affected and that he did not wish to proceed with a protest. Driver S Clarke was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future. Mr Clarke was also issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture
KAMILLA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m. Forced wider on the track by an inside runner in the run home.
STAR INVASION - trainer A Lethaby was issued a warning for being late to present the gelding on course. Over-raced middle stages.
Race 3   THE PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT, MOOLOOLABA PACE
SEASIDE POND - lay outwards early in the run home having to be corrected by driver J Cox.
HEAVEN - trainer K James was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Broke at the start losing ground. Hung inwards at the 1500m and struck a track marker. Lay inwards again rounding the final bend striking a track marker.
VINRULES - paced roughly and raced wider on the track passing the 2200m.
BUDDY REIGN - driver T Williams advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer K Musso advised the gelding had improved with recent racing and had been working well in the lead up to today's race and had received an economical run in a small field.
MELANDO CHIEF - fractious prior to the start. Notwithstanding this driver R May was advised to make a greater effort to start wider on the track when drawn unruly. Over-raced middle stages.
Race 4   McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS PACE
PARTNERS IN WINE - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1600m.
ROCKIN ROMAN - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1600m.
ART JORDAN - trainer A Russell was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1600m. Hung inwards on several occasions in the run home having to be corrected by driver A Russell.
GAMELY - when questioned regarding the performance driver R May advised the mare had over-raced during the running and may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
HUGHES TWO ME - driver R Close was warned for the manner he drove passing the 1600m when easing the pace which caused trailing runners to be hampered.
BETTOR FEAR ME - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Lay inwards near the 1500m and struck a track marker.
PACIFIC THUNDER - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1600m. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
Race 5   KRYSTAL WILLIAMS RACING MOBILE PACE
WESTAR MOLLY - lay inwards final bend striking several track markers.
LILY'S A STAR - late scratching at 10.16am due to the track conditions.
SWEET TARTAN - driver J Morrison advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
MELTON ENFORCER - over-raced middle stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
ESTER LUCY - raced wide early. Over-raced in the parked position through the middle stages.
LETS GET TROPICAL - weakened final bend.
WIND IN THE WIRE - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
Race 6   ADDINGTON TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 9, 16 & 23 MAY TROT
The start was delayed due to WHISPERING MAJESTIC charging the barrier strand despite the efforts of driver R May. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
MEANDAD - trotted roughly in the run home.
RACEY KRUSA - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.
CAPPAHA - broke briefly after 200m before breaking again near the 1650m losing all chance.
ALDEBARAN CRYSTAL - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the mare had been unsuited to racing in the parked position. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
WHISPERING MAJESTIC - broke shortly after the start and continued on in a break for a considerable distance despite the efforts of driver R May losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
WITHOUT COMPARISON - lay inwards final bend and raced inside a track marker.
DIEDRE FRANCO - broke after 150m losing all chance and was retired from the race.
Race 7   PLUMBERS' NIGHT 27 JUNE BOOK NOW! MOBILE PACE
SHAPELY - raced wide early.
STUNNA - late scratching at 4.05pm due to the track conditions.
ENYA FRANCO - when questioned regarding the performance driver W House could offer no explanation other than the mare may not have handled the track conditions.
NEWBIEMAINS ARDEN - raced wide early and middle stages. Hung inwards throughout causing driver S Ottley difficulty in particular near the 700m when losing ground. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Miss Ottley advised the mare had caused her steering difficulties throughout.
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