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Westport Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 6 March 2026

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Westport Trotting Club Inc at Patterson Park (Grass)
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (Chairman), S Wallis, M Szukiel
Veterinarian
Dr R J Shorten
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Thursday, 5th February 2026
Race 6 - COMMODORE HOTEL HANDICAP PACE
Trainer R Cameron advised Stewards on 4 March that LONNEKERS has been treated for muscle tie up since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
KAWATIRI TREV, ITZ ALL OVER ROVER, AMICI, PRINCE TEKA, DANCING N HEAVEN, PROSPERITY, BUFFY NORTHSTAINS, BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE, PREMIUM PLAYER, COUNTRY GOLD, DESTINY'S DREAM
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 4G Thornley (DIEDRE FRANCO)
[Rule 868(3)] - Failed to drive out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing 4th (3 days).
Suspended from 16/03/2026 until 22/03/2026 inclusive.
Fines
Race 4R Harrison (MORRIE AFTON)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track marker first bend. Fined $100.
Race 5J Dunn (MAJOR MISS)
[Rule 870(1)(2)(a)] - Failed to take breaking runner clear of the field. Fined $200.
Warnings
Race 3J Dunn (AMICI)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 4A Tomlinson (MAROUBRA)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 6G Thornley (LOGAN ROCK)
[Rule 853(1)] - Failed to check in.
Race 6O Thornley (TIMES LIKE THESE)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Race 8R Gutsell (STILL ROCKIN)
[Rule 849(2)] - Presented with incorrect number.
Race 11W House (MATAI HARRY)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion.
Epistaxis
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1DIDN'T DI - Warned Racing Manners
Race 1ONNAHILL - Warned Stands
Race 1ROBBIE K - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2PICK IT UP - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2WHATSUPMAN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 2WILLOW VALLEY - Warned Stands
Race 3A BETTER JACKALACK - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles
Race 3SARGENT HENRY - Unruly Mobiles
Race 4SWITCH ON - Warned Racing Manners
Race 5EASY ART - Warned Mobiles
Race 5IFYOUCOULDCWHATIC - Warned Racing Manners
Race 5RESURGAMUS - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 7SON E - Warned Stands
Race 7SON E - Warned Racing Manners
Race 7TRIBBIANI - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8FLYING BIRD - Warned Stands
Race 8STILL ROCKIN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 9KNOWING ME - Final Warning Racing Manners
Race 10ARTMORE - Warned Stands
Race 10DOCTOR TIM - Unruly Stands
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Nil
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 07/03/2026 until 07/03/2026 inclusive (1 days):
BIG GEE
Ineligible from 07/03/2026 until 11/03/2026 inclusive (5 days):
TOP OF THE HILL, EVANGALIST
Ineligible from 07/03/2026 until 20/03/2026 inclusive (14 days):
YOGI'S COLADA

Race Comments

Race 1   STU BAILEY MEMORIAL (SPONSORED BY MARK JONES) HCP TROT
WOT UP TYRON - broke after 150m losing ground. Broke again passing the 450m losing all chance.
DIDN'T DI - broke near the 300m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
ROBBIE K - trainer P Nairn advised the gelding would be racing without front shoes. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to be driven out by driver P Nairn. Stewards questioned Mr Nairn regarding the tactics he adopted near the 1500m when electing to shift away from a trailing position to improve to the lead, and also the circumstances which enabled KAWATIRI TREV to improve to his inside leaving the final bend. Mr Nairn advised that after electing to restrain ROBBIE K in the early stages to trail KAWATIRI TREV, he had initially been satisfied to remain in that position, noting that ROBBIE K lacks speed and he had anticipated KAWATIRI TREV would maintain an even tempo when leading. However, near the 1500m KAWATIRI TREV commenced to race greenly which resulted in the pace easing, and he formed the view that it was in his gelding's best interests to shift outwards and improve to the lead in order to ensure a more genuine tempo. Mr Nairn further advised that ROBBIE K raced greenly rounding the final bend and hung outwards despite his efforts, as it had at its most recent trial, which enabled KAWATIRI TREV to obtain a run to its inside. After reviewing the available films from the most recent trial and today's race, and considering Mr Nairn's explanation, Stewards took the matter no further other than to place a warning on the racing record of ROBBIE K. Mr Nairn advised that gear changes will be made prior to the gelding racing again.
KAWATIRI TREV - trainer P Nairn advised the gelding would be racing without front shoes. Raced greenly near the 1500m, resulting in a slight easing of the pace which hampered trailing runners. Driver S Whatuira advised Stewards that the gelding had raced greenly at that stage and, for this reason, she elected to obtain cover as she believed the gelding would race more tractably when positioned with cover.
IMPERIAL KNIGHT - hung inwards racing into the first bend striking several track markers. Trotted roughly throughout the run home and briefly switched to a pace passing the 100m.
BIG AL - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1500m. Weakened final bend.
ONNAHILL - swung sideways as the start was effected and broke losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1500m and broke losing ground.
Race 2   QUAY MARINE - MANY THANKS LORRAINE SCANLON PACE
WHATSUPMAN - broke at the start losing ground. Shifted inwards abruptly passing the 100m causing interference to THE TOWN OF LIGHT and MAJOR LI. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had spoken to drivers S Thornley (THE TOWN OF LIGHT) placed 4th and B Orange (MAJOR LI) placed 5th with both drivers advising their chances had not been affected and they did not wish to proceed with a protest. A warning was placed on the racing record of WHATSUPMAN. Trainer A Stuart advised he would be making gear changes prior to the gelding racing next.
WILLOW VALLEY - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
ITZ ALL OVER ROVER - broke at the start losing ground. Held up final bend.
MAJOR LI - checked by an outside runner near the 100m.
THE TOWN OF LIGHT - checked by an outside runner near the 100m.
PICK IT UP - broke and shifted up the track rounding the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Trainer B Waldron advised he would be making gear changes prior to the horse racing next.
Race 3   NORTHWEST LIVESTOCK MOBILE PACE
BREENY'S CONQUEROR - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
EVIDENTLY - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
SARGENT HENRY - broke shortly after the start hampering inside runners losing all chance and was retired from the race. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts.
BROMAC TIMES - weakened final bend.
JUDGEMENT BAY - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
AMICI - driver J Dunn was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
FRANCO TIM - raced wide early.
CARRERA KAHU - paced roughly rounding the final bend. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
HEZ A LOCH - weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Cameron advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
A BETTER JACKALACK - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.
Race 4   TRT BUILDERS (TEAM TEAL) TROT
JOANY BABY - trotted roughly in the early stages.
SOLEMN SON - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
PRINCE TEKA - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer G McCrea advised he had changed the training regime of the gelding following its last start by decreasing its workload and also working the horse with company,
MAROUBRA - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver A Tomlinson was issued a warning for using her whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.
DIEDRE FRANCO - junior driver G Thornley (assisted by R Close) admitted a breach of Rule 868(3) in that she failed to drive out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing 4th. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Miss Thornley's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 March up to and including 22 March 2026 (3 days).
SHEILA LAXON - raced wide early and middle stages.
MOA MOJITO - raced wide early. Broke passing the 400m losing all chance.
SWITCH ON - broke passing the 400m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
MORRIE AFTON - struck a track marker racing into the first bend. Driver R Harrison was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Held up until late in the run home.
ZHUTEE - raced wide early and middle stages.
Race 5   CRITERION HOTEL MOBILE PACE
EASY ART - broke shortly after the start hampering outside runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 400m.
SPECIAL EDITION - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Driver K Cameron advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
MAJOR MISS - broke after 150m when being shifted wider to avoid a breaking runner and continued on in a break checking and hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Driver J Dunn was issued a $200 Minor Infringement Notice for failing to take a breaking runner clear of the field when the opportunity existed.
THE GANGSTER - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Raced greenly for a distance passing the 1900m when leading.
DANCING N HEAVEN - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
TAIKA - checked by a breaking runner and broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Weakened final bend.
GIRL'S NIGHT OUT - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
IFYOUCOULDCWHATIC - checked and broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Broke again passing the 500m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
RESURGAMUS - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend losing ground. Broke near the 300m losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
Race 6   SAM KYDD MEMORIAL JENNIAN HOMES (TEAM TEAL) MOBILE PACE
FOX TERROR - locked wheels for a short distance with PROSPERITY which hung inwards passing the 500m hampering trailing runners.
PROSPERITY - hung inwards when improving quickly and locked wheels with FOX TERROR for a short distance passing the 500m hampering trailing runners.
ART JORDAN - held up final bend and early in the run home.
TIMES LIKE THESE - hampered near the 500m. Driver O Thornley was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
LOGAN ROCK - held up final bend. Driver G Thornley was issued a warning for failing to check in following the race.
APATCHOFGOLD - hampered near the 500m.
Race 7   HAZLET INSURANCE (TEAM TEAL) HANDICAP TROT
HIGHLY RATED - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m. Weakened final bend.
TRIBBIANI - broke passing the 400m when leading with driver S Ottley electing to direct the gelding to the inside of the track for safety reasons losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
AVEROSS MAJESTY - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
SON E - broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Over-raced middle stages. Broke again after racing over the crossing near the 900m checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding. Weakened early in the run home. Stewards questioned Driver S O'Reilly regarding the manner in which she drove near the 900 metres, specifically her decision not to shift wider on the track when her runner was in a break. Miss O'Reilly explained that she had initially commenced to shift outwards to clear trailing runners however, LUVAVICI, which had been trailing her, had also commenced to shift outwards in an attempt to improve around her runner. As a result, she elected to maintain her position until that horse had cleared her sulky wheel. After considering Miss O'Reilly's explanation and reviewing the available replays, Stewards were satisfied that she had complied with her obligations and accordingly took the matter no further.
LUVAVICI - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m and broke losing ground.
KASHANOVA - checked by a breaking runner near the 900m.
VALYRIAN - checked by a breaking runner near the 900m and broke losing all chance.
CAPPAHA - over-raced middle stages. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m.Held up early in the run home. Driver A Tomlinson reported the gelding had hung inwards throughout and she would be recommending gear changes prior to racing next.
Race 8   BULLER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS KAWATIRI CUP (HCP PACE)
MYSTERY BEACH - lay outwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with TEDS LEGACY which was laying inwards hampering trailing runners.
TEDS LEGACY - lay inwards racing into the first bend and locked wheels with MYSTERY BEACH which was laying outwards hampering trailing runners.
BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - raced wide early. Hampered racing into the first bend when runners ahead locked wheels.
THE COALMAN - hampered early in the run home.
FLYING BIRD - broke at the start hampering an outside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Hampered early in the run home.
STILL ROCKIN - trainer R Gutsell was issued a warning for presenting the gelding to race with the incorrect number. Hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Broke near the 1200m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
SHEPHERDS DELIGHT - hampered racing into the first bend when runners ahead locked wheels.
SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - connections advised the gelding would be racing with only one hind shoe. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Jumped a mark on the track early in the run home hampering trailing runners.
HACKSAW RIDGE - hung inwards for a distance through the middle stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m.
MISTY BLUE - tangled away. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m.
Race 9   HUNTSMAN OPTIC (TREVOR CRADDOCK MEMORIAL SERIES) HCP TROT
KNOWING ME - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 2000m losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
PREMIUM PLAYER - the 20 metre barrier strand made contact with the gelding as the start was effected with the strand clearing this runner shortly after.
FRANCO JOSIAH - lay inwards entering the first bend and raced inside several track markers. Again lay inwards leaving the final bend striking a track marker. Broke late in the run home.
Race 10   WESTPORT NEW WORLD HANDICAP PACE
FOLIEJON STAR - held up throughout the run home. Driver M Holbrough advised she did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence. Stewards questioned Miss Holbrough regarding her decision not to utilise the passing lane in the run home and after taking initial evidence, Stewards adjourned the matter.
ARTMORE - broke shortly after the start and shifted outwards hampering outside runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened from the 500m.
FRANCO HUMBIE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
ALWAYS BEE GEE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Raced wide early.
HOPE FOR LOVE - held up in the early stages of the run home. Driver A Tomlinson advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
DOCTOR TIM - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
Race 11   COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL MOBILE PACE
The start was delayed due to St John Ambulance staff having to attend to a member of the public.
LORTON VALE - held up final bend.
HEY TONIGHT - weakened leaving the final bend.
AMALFI - held up final bend and early in the run home.
STANLEY'S RULE - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.
MATAI HARRY - driver W House was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
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