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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 2 May 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Easy
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (Chairman), V Munro, K Carston, M Szukiel
Veterinarian
D L Williamson
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Trainers were directed to affix mudguards to their sulkies for Race 1.

Supplementary

Rangiora HRC - Sunday, 27th April 2025
Race 7 - DMJ BUILDERS-ANNE THOMPSON GRADUATION (HEAT 2) MOB PACE
Trainer R Todd advised Stewards on 1 May blood tests taken from CASH IS KING revealed a virus which has since been treated.
Race 11 - FIVE STAGS-CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE (HEAT 6) MOBILE PACE
Trainer M Williamson advised Stewards SARGENT BEST has recovered well from its last start and he will be continuing with the gelding's current preparation. Mr Williamson added he will be considering making gear changes for future races.

Summary

Swabbing
COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR, ROGUE HERO, CRUSHER LOU, RAPID RESPONSE, MOSES, RAKERO MAXIMUS, PAIGE, ARTHUR SHELBY, DYNASTY, ESMARELDA
Protests
Race 7NELLIE DOYLE (5th Placing) vs MAVIS JONES (4th Placing)
[Rule 870A(2)] - Interference after the start. MAVIS JONES relegated to 5th placing.
Suspensions
Race 7R May (MAVIS JONES)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving causing interference after the start (4 days).
Suspended from 05/05/2025 until 14/05/2025 inclusive.
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 2C Ford (ROGUE HERO)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 4T Chmiel (RAPID RESPONSE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 5D McCormick (MAUI)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 6S Hill (BUSTER DOUGLAS)
[Rule 858(1)(i)(m)] - Out of position at the candy pole and start.
Race 7J Geddes (JUST EASY)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 8S Hill (ARTHUR SHELBY)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip in a continuous manner.
Race 9T Chmiel (SWEET DIAMOND)
[Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Regs] - Maintain straight course in the run home.
Bleeders
Nil
Horse Action
Race 3CRUSHER LOU - Warned Mobiles
Race 3JUST FOXIN - Veterinary Clearance Required
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 9STICKIFINGERS - at 10.27am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 03/05/2025 until 07/05/2025 inclusive (5 days):
SANTANNA MACH, ROCK OR BUST, TOKYO ROSE, STICKIFINGERS, THE BEACH HOUSE
Exceptional Circumstances:
BUDDY REIGN, PERAKI SEELSTER

Race Comments

Race 1   TAB 2ND OR 3RD BONUS CASH BACK MOBILE PACE
MAJOR TORQUE - held up final bend.
MY FRIEND LOUIE - weakened final bend.
I'M ROCKIN - held up final bend.
TAKETHEPLUNGE - over-raced middle stages.
HUGO - lay outwards in the run home and paced roughly passing the 75m.
Race 2   IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. TROT
GO HOME DENISE - had to be steadied near the 1700m after a slight easing of the pace. Broke near the 550m losing all chance.
BARRYTOWN - had to be steadied near the 1700m after a slight easing of the pace.
SPOTLIGHT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
TIME FOR VICTORY - began awkwardly. Broke in the early stages losing ground. Had to be steadied near the 1700m after a slight easing of the pace. Weakened from the 600m.
DARK GHANA - held up final bend and early in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer C Morrison advised the gelding had been racing without luck in recent starts which had made the form line look a lot worse than what it actually was. Mr Morrison added the horse had been able to capitalise on an economical run throughout.
ROGUE HERO - raced greenly when leading near the 1700m causing a slight easing of the pace. Driver C Ford was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein in the run home.
JUDY J - over-raced middle stages. Had to be steadied near the 1700m after a slight easing of the pace.
VERY MAJESTIC - over-raced middle stages. Had to be steadied near the 1700m after a slight easing of the pace.
Race 3   ROAD METALS MOBILE PACE
JUKEBOX GYPSY - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver G O'Reilly could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort.
SOCIAL DISTANCING - when questioned regarding the improved performance driver M Williamson advised the horse had been able to dictate terms in front when leading and had raced more tractably than in previous starts with an improvement in the gelding's steering.
FRANCO TIM - weakened final bend.
JUST FOXIN - underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections which revealed the early signs of a possible foot abscess. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
DAWN TO DARK - held up leaving the final bend.
CRUSHER LOU - broke in the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
MOUTON CADET - struck track markers racing into the first bend when attempting to improve along the marker line simultaneous to JUKEBOX GYPSY being eased inwards by CRUSHER LOU resulting in MOUTON CADET being briefly crowded. Held up by a weakening runner final bend and hung inwards striking track markers.
TOPAZ - raced wide from the 600m. When questioned regarding the performance driver W House advised the mare had been unable to make ground due to the fast closing sectionals of the race.
BREENY'S CONQUEROR - hung inwards at various stages during the running and struck track markers rounding the final bend.
Race 4   RICOH CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE (HEAT 7) MOBILE PACE
RAPID RESPONSE - driver T Chmiel was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance Mr Chmiel advised the gelding had been racing from bad draws in recent starts and after drawing favourably tonight he had been able to lead and ease the tempo of the race through the middle stages which had suited the horse.
NORMIE STEAD - driver S Tomlinson advised she had been unable to activate the sliding blinds after the cord had become entangled and one blind had broken.
Race 5   MID-WINTER XMAS ON SALE NOW AT ADDINGTON.CO.NZ HCP TROT
BULLIT TRAIN - weakened early in the run home.
WANNA PLAY A GAME - broke passing the 700m losing all chance.
NUBLIAH CHAMAY - lay inwards near the 900m striking a track marker.
MM SUNSHINE - lay inwards near the 900m striking a track marker.
VALYRIAN - broke after 100m hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.
RACHMANINOV - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner.
THE PRESENT MAKER - pre-race warmed. Trotted roughly in the early stages. Again trotted roughly in the run home.
PREMIUM PLAYER - trotted roughly near the 2000m. Lay in on the bend near the 1450m striking several track markers. Weakened final bend.
ROYDON MUSCLE - held up final bend.
MAUI - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Held up by a weakening runner passing the 600m. Driver D McCormick was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
Race 6   BRECKON FARMS 2YO MOBILE PACE
BETTOR BELLE - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
BOYZONE - weakened from the 500m.
RAKERO MAXIMUS - paced roughly early stages having to be steadied. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
BUSTER DOUGLAS - out of position at the candy pole and start. Driver S Hill was issued a warning.
RELAPSED - over-raced middle stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Driver S Thornley advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheel discs.
Race 7   TK PLASTERING 'ABOUT NOW' FILLIES & MARES HANDICAP TROT
BUFFY NORTHSTAINS - broke at the start losing all chance.
JUST EASY - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend. Driver J Geddes was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein in the run home.
MAVIS JONES - pre-race warmed. Broke briefly at the start. Shifted inwards shortly after the start checking RATA and NELLIE DOYLE resulting in both runners breaking. Trotted roughly near the 50m. A protest was lodged against 4th placing being awarded to MAVIS JONES (R May) by driver J Morrison (NELLIE DOYLE) placed 5th, under Rule 869A(2) alleging interference shortly after the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from both drivers and Stewards, the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and MAVIS JONES was relegated to 5th placing. Driver R May admitted an associated charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground and after hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr May's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 4 May up to and including 14 May 2025 (4 days).
FREYA - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start losing all chance.
FORGIVENESS - weakened final bend.
STYRAX - broke at the start losing all chance.
NELLIE DOYLE - checked and broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Promoted to 4th placing following a protest.
TI AMO BELLE - held up final bend. Driver W House's foot made contact with the hind leg of the mare early in the run home after activating the removable deafeners. After viewing the replays and speaking with Mr House, it was established that his right foot became entangled in the removable deafeners cord when attempting to activate them and when returning his foot to the sulky footrest, it had slipped and made accidental contact with the mare's hind leg. After considering all the evidence, Stewards determined no further action was warranted.
RUSH - weakened leaving the final bend.
RATA - checked and broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
Race 8   SHARE THE DREAM WITH WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE
The start was delayed six minutes due to the protest in the previous race.
ARTHUR SHELBY - driver S Hill was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
SINAI SERMON - lay in on the bend near the 1000m. Weakened from the 500m.
LIGHT ME UP - held up final bend.
MIKI KNOWS - held up final bend and early in the run home.
XLENDI - raced wide from the 1000m.
Race 9   CANTERBURY STANDARDBRED BREEDERS STAKES (MOBILE PACE)
STICKIFINGERS - late scratching at 10.27am on Veterinary advice.
FRANCENT - raced wide early.
SEASIDE ROSE - forced wider by an inside runner in the run home.
SWEET DIAMOND - shifted up the track in the run home forcing an outside runner wider. Driver T Chmiel was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
TREACHEROUS BABY - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised he was not disappointed with the effort given it was only the mare's second start from a spell and he expected the horse would derive considerable benefit from the race.
Race 10   GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
The start was delayed two minutes at the request of Raceday Control.
ACTION MAJOR - held up final bend.
LORD FANTASY - over-raced early stages.
SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.
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