Skip to content
FieldsNominationsResults

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 14 November 2025

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
N McIntyre (Chairman), S Renault, M Sole, M Szukiel, P Williams
Veterinarians
Dr A A Corser, D L Williamson, Dr E Reedy
Logo

General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
TACTICAL BID, HALEY JACCKA, WHO'S YA DADDY, PETITE AMOUR, KYVALLEY RAY, CAPTAIN KOBE, GATESYS GEM, TRACY THE JET, YOUNEVERKNOW, DOUBLE JEOPARDY, RUSH, AMARETTO FRANCO, ESMERALDA, INDULGE ME, THE QUEENS GAMBIT, ALL OF ME, MUSCLE MOUNTAIN, OSCAR BONAVENA, GUS, MARKETPLACE, FATE AWAITS, GOT THE CHOCOLATES, REPUBLICAN PARTY, LEAP TO FAME, MERLIN, THE LAZARUS EFFECT
Protests
Race 3BECKY'S GIRL (5th placing)
[Rule 870(3) & Breaking Horses Reg] - Breaking in excess of 150m. Disqualified.
Suspensions
Race 12Z Butcher (MERLIN)
[Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c)] - Breach of Push Out Rule first bend (2 days).
Suspended from 22/11/2025 until 28/11/2025 inclusive.
Fines
Race 2T Williams (HALEY JACCKA)
[Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c)] - Breach of Push Out Rule first bend. Fined $200.
Race 8B Negus (CLASSIE LINC)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without the notified pacifier. Fined $100.
Race 10T French (PARISIAN ARTISTE)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track markers leaving final bend. Fined $100.
Warnings
Race 1B Butt (TACTICAL BID)
[Rule 869(4) & Home Straight Regs] - Maintain straight course in the run home.
Race 13T Chmiel (MIKI BENNETT)
[Rule 869(7A)(c)] - Shifting ground crowding inside runner over a track marker 500m.
Epistaxis
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1CROWN THE MOMENT - Warned Mobiles
Race 1PYRAMID ROSE - Warned Mobiles
Race 1TACTICAL BID - Unruly Mobiles
Race 2DENY EVERYTHING - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2DENY EVERYTHING - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 2RAKAMICK - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2SECRET AGENT MAN - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 3SAVE A PRAYER - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 5HABIBTI PAT - Warned Racing Manners
Race 5ROGUE HERO - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 6RADHA - Unruly Mobiles
Race 6ROCK OR BUST - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7DREAMS PAT - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 10PARISIAN ARTISTE - Warned Mobiles
Race 13SOUTH SEAS ROCK - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 1NAZARETH - Rule 213(1)(j) - Denied a fair start
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 15/11/2025 until 19/11/2025 inclusive (5 days):
CLOTILDE WAINWRIGHT, J T BOE, ALWAYS DREAMING
Exceptional Circumstances:
BERRETTINI

Race Comments

Race 1   XCM SPORT MOBILE TROT
CROWN THE MOMENT - broke as the start was effected losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
ANDY HALL - raced wide from the 900m.
TACTICAL BID - broke in the score up checking a trailing runner losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Broke again near the 850m losing ground. Trotted roughly in the run home. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation during the running. Driver B Butt was issued a warning to maintain a straight course in the run home.
ATLANTIC CITY - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance both trainer P Williamson and driver R May advised they were very disappointed and were unable to provide any explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
IT'S SO EASY - raced wide early.
PYRAMID ROSE - broke late in the score up losing considerable ground. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Stewards had spoken to driver M Williamson who confirmed he had not been denied a fair start and the mare had broken free of interference. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
NAZARETH - checked in the score up losing ground. Trotted roughly final bend. Declared a non-runner by Stewards under Rule 213(1)(j) due to being denied a fair start.
MIDNIGHT DIAMOND - trotted roughly shortly after the start. Raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Purdon advised he was disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with abnormal breathing noises. Trainer R Houghton advised he will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.
Starter R Donnelly was warned for failing to declare a false start when NAZARETH was checked some distance prior to the start. When assessing this incident Stewards took into account Mr Donnelly's good record.
ATLANTIC CITY - connections advised on 19 November the filly had recovered well and they will continue in the current preparation.
Race 2   MACCA LODGE 'TRAINED SOUTH OF THE WAITAKI' MOBILE PACE
RAKAMICK - broke early in the score up however was in position at the start. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
SHARE A DREAM - checked near the 900m after an easing of the pace with a trailing runner contacting the sulky wheel. Eased out of the race rounding the final bend after the tyre and tube came off the rim.
AINT NO ANGEL - weakened from the 600m hampering trailing runners. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
BROOKIES PLAYER - checked rounding the final bend.
MR CASH MAN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Checked rounding the final bend losing ground.
BETTING SENSATION - crowded by an outside runner as the start was effected. Raced wide with cover from the 1300m. Checked near the 900m after an easing of the pace. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a minor wound on the mare's front leg which was treated. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
HACKSAW RIDGE - lay inwards and paced roughly as the start was effected hampering an inside runner. Again lay inwards and paced roughly when being restrained after 100m and made contact with the sulky wheel of MR CASH MAN which shifted outwards marginally with trailing runners being hampered.
HALEY JACCKA - hampered after 100m. Driver T Williams admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted ground outwards racing into the first bend forcing DENY EVERYTHING wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200. Raced four wide for a distance passing the 1700m.
DENY EVERYTHING - hampered after 100m. Forced wider on the track racing into the first bend. Raced wide from the 1500m. Hung inwards and paced roughly near the 900m resulting in an easing of the pace hampering trailing runners. Broke rounding the final bend checking trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed some lameness in both hind legs. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
SECRET AGENT MAN - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed lameness in the right hind leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
FOXING EASTON - over-raced middle stages. Checked near the 900m after an easing of the pace.
Connections reported on 19 November that AINT NO ANGEL has recovered well and it is there intention to continue on with the mare's current preparation.
Race 3   IRT SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO CHAMPIONSHIP (MOB TROT)
BECKY'S GIRL - broke after 150m losing ground. Broke near the 1200m and again rounding the final bend losing ground. Stewards lodged a protest against 5th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the filly had broken in excess of 150m during the running. Connections did not contest the protest and BECKY'S GIRL was disqualified by Stewards.
SAVE A PRAYER - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
FLYING DREAMS - broke near the 500m losing considerable ground. Authorisation of the promoted 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the filly had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation during the running.
Race 4   PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA MOBILE PACE
KOTARE KELSO - weakened from the 600m.
ALWAYS BE BATMAN - raced wide early. Paced roughly near the 1050m when leading and attempting to jump a shadow.
MIKI'S COURAGE - raced wide throughout. Weakened from the 700m.
DAWN TO DARK - raced wide from the 1500m.
THE COALMAN - driver R May reported he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
Race 5   MAJESTIC HORSEFLOATS LP 'THE ASCENT' (MOBILE TROT)
GATESYS GEM - crowded by a breaking runner near the 300m striking track markers.
HABIBTI PAT - broke near the 300m checking trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
YA RITE DARL - checked and broke near the 300m losing all chance.
TARRAGINDI - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m. Checked near the 300m and trotted roughly.
ROGUE HERO - trotted roughly rounding the first bend when wide on the track. Weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner and trotted roughly rounding the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination and endoscopy revealed mucous in the trachea which may have affected the horse's performance. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming. Connections advised the gelding will be sent for a spell.
TO THE MOON AND BACK - checked by a breaking runner early in the run home.
HIGHER POWER - checked by a breaking runner early in the run home.
YOUNEVERKNOW - checked by a breaking runner near the 300m. Returned to the stabling area with blood present in a nostril. A post-race veterinary examination and endoscopy confirmed a small amount of blood present in a nostril originating from a burst blood vessel with no other abnormalities detected.
MEANT TO BE - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner early in the run home. Held up for clear racing room passing the 200m before trotting roughly passing the 100m.
Race 6   HARNESSLINK CONGRATULATES KINGMAN MOBILE PACE
GOT YOU COVERED - raced four wide from the 700m.
ROCK OR BUST - broke near the 100m hampering a trailing runner losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
AMASS - raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
SHEPHERDS DELIGHT - weakened final bend.
RADHA - broke after 100m losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Struck track markers near the 1550m when briefly placed in restricted room. Raced wide from the 800m.
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - raced wide with cover from the 700m.
TEMPO WARRIOR - hampered by a breaking runner late in the run home.
Race 7   ALDEBARAN ZEUS STANDING & ALDEBARAN PARK HCP TROT
MUSCLE SASS - broke at the start losing all chance.
ROYDON MUSCLE - held up early in the run home.
PAIGE - trotted roughly in the run home.
ONE EL - held up early in the run home.
DOMINATION'S CALL - held up early in the run home.
DREAMS PAT - broke in the early stages losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 750m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
COURMAYEUR - fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start losing all chance.
GOLD BULLION - raced wide from the 600m. Trotted roughly in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Butt was unable to offer any tangible reason. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
GOLD BULLION - connections advised on 18 November the gelding would be going for a spell.
Race 8   BOB McARDLE SIRES' STAKES SOUTHERN MARES' CLASSIC (MOB PACE)
TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - broke near the 450m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
INSARCHATWIST - held up final bend.
CLASSIE LINC - trainer B Negus was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the mare to race without the notified pacifier. Weakened final bend.
TOKYO ROSE - raced wide early and middle stages. Held up final bend.
DANCE TILL DAWN - raced wide early and middle stages.
MANTRA BLUE - raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery.
RUBY ROE - raced wide early and middle stages.
DYNASTY - raced wide with cover from the 800m.
AMARETTO FRANCO - raced wide with cover from the 800m.
Race 9   DUNSTAN SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO FILLIES FINAL (MOB PACE)
INDULGE ME - held up early in the run home.
WAR CRY - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver Z Butcher advised the filly had travelled well during the running however had been disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of muscle tie up.
QUEEN LIZZY - raced wide early.
BETTOR BELLE - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
WAT NEXT - pre-race warmed. Weakened early in the run home.
CATH - raced wide early.
RIPPLES - raced wide early.
MIKI'S DEAL - raced wide with cover from the 900m. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m.
SHEZSOFAST - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 1000m. Weakened at the 500m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver A Poutama advised the filly had travelled well during the running however had been disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
Race 10   AZAP ELECTRICAL NZ TROTTING FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE TROT)
MR LOVE - weakened from the 600m.
MIGHTY LOGAN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
MIDNIGHT DASH - held up early in the run home.
JILLIBY BALLERINI - pre-race warmed. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Lee was unable to provide any tangible explanation other than the mare may be coming into season. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with the mare being treated by the on course Veterinarian. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
PARISIAN ARTISTE - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Struck and raced over track markers prior to the passing lane. Driver T French was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
MAUI - weakened final bend.
OSCAR BONAVENA - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
GUS - pre-race warmed.
Race 11   HILL LEE & SCOTT 'THE VELOCITY' (MOBILE PACE)
MIDNIGHT MIKI - weakened final bend.
GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early.
RUBIRA - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver M Purdon advised he was disappointed and consideration would be given to sending the gelding for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
BAR LOUIE - weakened final bend.
Race 12   ALLIED SECURITY NZ PACING FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE PACE)
MACANDREW AVIATOR - forced wider on the track racing into the first bend.
REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed. Forced wider on the track racing into the first bend.
MERLIN - driver Z Butcher admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards racing into the first bend forcing MACANDREW AVIATOR and REPUBLICAN PARTY wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butcher's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 21 November up to and including 28 November 2025 (2 days).
Race 13   ROAD METALS MOBILE PACE
MAGICIAN - placed in restricted room and raced over a track marker near the 500m. Lay inwards and struck a track marker leaving the final bend.
STEP IT UP A NOTCH - over-raced early stages. Weakened from the 600m.
MIKI BENNETT - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m and shifted inwards placing an inside runner in restricted room and over a track marker. Driver T Chmiel was issued a warning for the manner in which he drove at this stage. Lay inwards and struck a track marker leaving the final bend.
BUILT FOR GLORY - raced wide early.
ROCK BAND - broke in the score up however was in position at the start.
SOUTH SEAS ROCK - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
THE BIG LEBOWSKI - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Over-raced middle stages.
Top