Ashburton Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 9 August 2026
Stipendiary Stewards Report
- Club
- Ashburton Trotting Club Inc at Ashburton Raceway
- Weather
- Overcast
- Track
- Good
- Rail
- Not applicable
- Stewards
- M Sole (Chairman), S Renault, K Carston, R Quirk
- Veterinarian
- Dr A A Corser
General
| General |
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| Pre-race blood testing was carried out. Driver alcohol breath testing was carried out with all drivers supplying clear results. |
Supplementary
Nil
Summary
| Swabbing |
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| MONKEE MAJOR, MAJESTIC MONKEY, CHRISTIAN BALE, ADAMAS, KD GRINS, KOWHAI STAR, HEAVEN, ROSARIO, OCEAN OF TEARS |
| Protests | |
|---|---|
| Race 2 | SWITCH ON (11th placing) [Rule 870(3) & Breaking Horses Reg] - Breaking in excess of 50m inside final 200m. Disqualified. |
| Suspensions | |
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| Nil |
| Fines | |
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| Race 4 | N Burton (SUGAR BABE) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start. Fined $100. |
| Race 4 | R Harrison (TAUMUTU LAD) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start. Fined $100. |
| Race 4 | M Hill (INTERRORGATOR) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start. Fined $100. |
| Warnings | |
|---|---|
| Race 1 | M House (MIRACLE MEMPHIS) [Rule Notification Of Driver Regs] - Late notification of driver for stable runners. |
| Race 2 | H Orange (SHEILA LAXON) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion. |
| Race 7 | N Burton (FOREVER DREAM) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip on a runner out of contention. |
| Race 7 | H Orange (VINCENT REACTRESS) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip outside sulky confines. |
| Race 8 | S O'Reilly (TAUMUTU MAJOR) [Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting final track marker prior to the passing lane. |
| Race 8 | S Thornley (ROSARIO) [Rule 869(7A)(c)] - Shifting ground crowding inside runner over track markers 1800m. |
| Race 8 | B & T White (CONAN) [Rule 865(1)] - Late to notify removable deafeners. |
| Epistaxis | |
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| Nil |
| Horse Action | |
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| Race 3 | CHRISTIAN BALE - Cleared From Unruly Mobiles |
| Race 3 | COURAGE MACHETE - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start |
| Race 4 | LONGVIEW TUI - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 4 | MA BELLE AMIE FRANCO - Warned Mobiles |
| Race 5 | HE AINT NO DEVIL - Warned Stands |
| Race 5 | HE AINT NO DEVIL - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 5 | MIKKO KOIVU - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 5 | TERRY WEBSTER - Cleared From Unruly Stands |
| Race 6 | LASA - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial |
| Race 7 | FOREVER DREAM - Veterinary Clearance Required |
| Race 8 | PICKETTYWITCH - Warned Racing Manners |
| Race 8 | WHATA IMPACT - Warned Stands |
| Race 9 | BRONSKI - Warned Racing Manners |
| Medical Certificate | |
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| Nil |
| Driver Changes | |
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| Nil |
| Late Scratchings | |
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| Nil |
| Scratching Penalties | |
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| Ineligible from 10/08/2026 until 13/08/2026 inclusive (4 days): ZOOM X | |
| Ineligible from 10/08/2026 until 14/08/2026 inclusive (5 days): LORD MUDRICK, LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE, KOTARE ARGENT, CANDY CRUNCH, DELIGHTFUL BESS |
Race Comments
| Race 1 MT HUTT TROTTING CLUB MOBILE PACE | |
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| MIRACLE MEMPHIS - held up final bend. | |
| DREAM BOYZ - raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. | |
| WAVEWATCHER - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home. | |
| MONKEE MAJOR - raced wide from the 800m. | |
| GIMMESOMELOVIN - raced three wide with cover from the 800m and four wide from the 600m. | |
| A BETTER JACKALACK - paced roughly in the run home. | |
| Race 2 McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS NZ JUNIOR DRIVERS CHAMPS (HEAT 4) TROT | |
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| MAJESTIC MONKEY - held up early in the run home. | |
| ROYAL ROCK - broke at the start losing ground. | |
| GO HOME DENISE - slow to begin. Over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 700m. Broke near the 300m losing its chance. | |
| ALOTOFTROUBLE - trotted roughly passing the 100m. | |
| SHEILA LAXON - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver H Orange was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. | |
| SWITCH ON - trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Broke near the 80m and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 11th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. Driver K Coppins did not contest the protest and SWITCH ON was disqualified by Stewards. | |
| Race 3 JOHNSON PANEL & PAINT MOBILE PACE | |
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| A false start was declared due to COURAGE MACHETE breaking late in the score up checking a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver S Thornley elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart. | |
| CARRERA BRAVO - shifted inwards after improving into the passing lane in the run home when driver S O'Reilly activated gear before being corrected. Miss O'Reilly was spoken to advisedly regarding this. | |
| BETTER MAN - held up throughout the run home. Driver T Borcoskie advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Stewards questioned junior driver T Borcoskie, assisted by R Holmes, regarding his decision not to utilise the available run in the passing lane near the 100m and after hearing his explanation adjourned the matter for further consideration. | |
| COURAGE MACHETE - hung inwards and paced roughly in the early stages. Weakened in the run home. | |
| THE SEAMSTRESS - raced wide early. | |
| BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - held up throughout the run home. Driver R May advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. | |
| CHRISTIAN BALE - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts. | |
| Race 4 WHITE RACING NZ JUNIOR DRIVERS CHAMPS (HEAT 5) MOBILE PACE | |
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| SMOKING ASHES - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver H Douglas advised the gelding had raced lethargically in the parked position and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. | |
| MA BELLE AMIE FRANCO - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Hackett. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| LONGVIEW TUI - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver E Johnson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. | |
| INTERRORGATOR - out of position at the start. Junior driver M Hill, who declined assistance from a senior driver, was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. | |
| TAUMUTU LAD - out of position at the start. Junior driver R Harrison, assisted by G Thornley, was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. | |
| SUGAR BABE - out of position at the start. Junior driver N Burton, assisted by M Heenan, was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. | |
| Race 5 TF PEARSON MEMORIAL TROT | |
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| The start was delayed due to HE AINT NO DEVIL refusing to turn into line. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| ORIGIN - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. | |
| HE AINT NO DEVIL - broke rounding the first bend and hung outwards hampering outside runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Broke again rounding the final bend losing all chance. | |
| MIKKO KOIVU - trotted roughly in the run home and broke over the concluding stages. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |
| JET STREAM - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. | |
| BULLET - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. | |
| TERRY WEBSTER - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts. | |
| Race 6 QUIGLEY CONTRACTING NZ JUNIOR DRIVERS CHAMPS (HT 6) MOB PACE | |
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| FOLIEJON STAR - driver C Hackett advised she was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord breaking. | |
| MOLLY MAEVE ESTELLE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. | |
| SHARE A DREAM - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. | |
| KOWHAI STAR - held up early in the run home. | |
| LASA - broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Weakened in the run home. | |
| Race 7 MOLLOY AGRICULTURE NZ JUNIOR DRIVERS CHAMPS (HT 7) MOB PACE | |
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| I'M ROCKIN - held up rounding the final bend and early in the run home. Shifted inwards and struck the sulky wheel of CAUGHT THE EYE early in the run home. Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation into this incident. | |
| COMMANDER JOE - raced wide throughout. | |
| VINCENT REACTRESS - raced four wide for a distance from the 800m. Driver H Orange was issued a warning for using his whip outside the sulky confines. | |
| NOTHING BUT YOU - held up rounding the final bend. | |
| FOREVER DREAM - weakened in the run home. Driver N Burton was issued a warning for using her whip on a runner out of contention. When questioned regarding the performance Miss Burton advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with mucous in the trachea. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming. | |
| Junior driver R Harrison (I'M ROCKIN) assisted by J Dunn, was issued a warning for allowing her runner to strike the sulky wheel of CAUGHT THE EYE early in the run home. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful there had been no consequential effects as a result. | |
| Race 8 SUMMERFIELD PLUMBING PACE | |
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| PICKETTYWITCH - broke near the 1800m checking trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly. | |
| KHE SANH - broke at the start losing ground. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1800m. | |
| FOREMAN FOX - paced roughly rounding the first bend having to be steadied. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1800m. Weakened in the run home. Connections advised the gelding lost the right front shoe during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. | |
| WHATA IMPACT - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. | |
| BLU DIAMOND - briefly crowded and struck track markers near the 1800m. | |
| TAUMUTU MAJOR - held up early in the run home. Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver S O'Reilly was issued a warning. | |
| ROSARIO - shifted inwards near the 1800m briefly crowding an inside runner over track markers. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning. | |
| CONAN - co-trainers B & T White were issued a warning for being late to notify the gelding would be racing with removable deafeners. Held up early in the run home. | |
| TRIMBLE - held up early and middle stages of the run home. | |
| HOPPY'S SMILE - checked by a breaking runner near the 1800m. | |
| Race 9 ASHBURTON U-HIRE PACE | |
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| FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground. | |
| OCEAN OF TEARS - hung outwards throughout the run home despite the efforts of driver K Butt. | |
| MIKI BROWN - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early. | |
| BRONSKI - broke early in the run home losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. | |