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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 2 October 2026

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather
Fine
Track
Fast
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Renault (Chairman), M Sole, K Carston
Veterinarian
Dr A A Corser
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

L McCormick advised Stewards he was unable to attend the meeting due to being injured and was replaced on his drive as per the summary below. Mr McCormick is required to supply a medical clearance prior to resuming driving.

Supplementary

Banks Peninsula TC - Sunday, 20th September 2026
Race 4 - TIMARU MOTORS MOBILE PACE
Connections advised Stewards on 2 October that PREMIER ARDEN has recovered well following its last start and they will continue with the filly's current preparation.
NZ Metro TC - Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Race 8 - WOODLANDS STUD - YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS MOBILE PACE
Amateur driver A White (DAWN TO DARK) defended a breach of Rule 853(1) in that he failed to immediately pull up following the race and return to the check in area when completing another lap of the track. After viewing replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr White, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and imposed a fine of $50.

Summary

Swabbing
I'M CONNECTED, SUZANNE, ATLANTIC CITY, TAKETHEPLUNGE, PRESTIGIOUS, QUINN, I'M THE BOSS, SCOUNDREL, INDULGE ME, NIKOLAI RAY
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 4J Morrison (HEAVEN'S MARK)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving striking a wheel early in the run home (2 days).
Suspended from 10/10/2026 until 14/10/2026 inclusive.
Fines
Race 2M Purvis (BIGANDQUICK)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented with blinds not notified. Fined $100.
Race 7M Heenan (VICTORY MARCH)
[Rule Starting Regs 7.2.2] - Late to present runner onto the track. Fined $100.
Race 9S Hill (CATH)
[Rule 869(7A)(c)] - Shifting ground crowding inside runner over track markers 1500m. Fined $250.
Race 10G Thornley (CRACKLE N CRUNCH)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Careless driving causing interference 600m. Fined $400.
Warnings
Nil
Epistaxis
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - Warned Mobiles
Race 1BREWSTER BAKER - Warned Mobiles
Race 1BREWSTER BAKER - Veterinary Clearance Required (ECG Required)
Race 1BREWSTER BAKER - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 1TU TANGATA - Warned Mobiles
Race 1ZHUTEE - Unruly Mobiles
Race 2BEAST MODE - Warned Mobiles
Race 2PENNY ROSE - Warned Mobiles
Race 3WHO'S YA DADDY - Unruly Stands Trainer's Request
Race 7WAT FUN - Warned Mobiles
Race 8AKULA - Warned Mobiles
Race 8CHIGGSY - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 8FUNDRAISER - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 8OUR HERCULES - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8OUR HERCULES - Unruly Mobiles Trainer's Request
Race 9LOUS PINUP GIRL - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 9LUXMI - Warned Mobiles
Medical Certificate
 L McCormick - Medical clearance required.
Driver Changes
Race 5B Orange replaced L McCormick on MAUI
 Injured
Late Scratchings
Race 1EVOLUTION - at 11.00am on Veterinary advice
Race 9SHOW STOPPER - at 11.00am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 03/10/2026 until 06/10/2026 inclusive (4 days):
EVOLUTION
Ineligible from 03/10/2026 until 07/10/2026 inclusive (5 days):
MAJOR DOOSIE, DAISY BAY, DEVIL WOMAN, SHOW STOPPER
Exceptional Circumstances:
ALECTO

Race Comments

Race 1   WELCOME TO VIP TRADE RACE NIGHT MOBILE TROT
BREWSTER BAKER - shied at the mobile barrier in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened from the 800m hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG following strenuous exercise prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
KOWHAI SUMMIT - hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m and trotted roughly near the 700m. Again trotted roughly final bend.
D J'S GAMBLE - raced wide early. Broke near the 700m losing all chance.
EVOLUTION - late scratching at 11.00am on Veterinary advice.
MAJESTIC MONKEY - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 800m.
ZHUTEE - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Weakened final bend. Driver S Tomlinson reported the mare had trotted roughly throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
ASPIRATIONAL DREAM - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
TU TANGATA - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.
Race 2   VIP INSTALLED MOBILE PACE
PENNY ROSE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver H Douglas. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Weakened from the 500m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
CRUNCHY BAR - raced greenly in the early stages causing driver S Thornley some difficulty. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
BIGANDQUICK - trainer M Purvis was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding to race with blinds which had not been notified. Hung inwards near the 450m having to be corrected by driver R Close resulting in trailing runners being briefly hampered.
HIKARAKI - over-raced in the score up. Held up early in the run home.
BELLA MAE - raced wide early. Weakened in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery.
BEAST MODE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C Ferguson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Briefly hampered near the 450m.
ALWAYS A PLAYA - briefly hampered near the 450m.
MISHY - briefly hampered near the 450m.
SUZANNE - briefly hampered near the 450m.
Race 3   VIP DESIGN TROT
REQUEST - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up leaving the final bend.
SHEEP - held up early in the run home.
IMPERIOUS GIRL - began awkwardly. Hung inwards and broke passing the 1100m losing all chance.
PAIGE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Trotted roughly in the run home.
WHO'S YA DADDY - broke after 100m losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of connections.
SWIFT DREAM - raced wide early.
ATLANTIC CITY - raced wide early.
WILMA'S BOY - raced wide early. Trotted roughly near the 200m having to be steadied.
LAUZELLE - slow to begin. Held up early in the run home.
MAKANI - raced wide early. Broke passing the 800m losing all chance.
Race 4   VIP PASSIVE FIRE MOBILE PACE
HEAVEN'S MARK - driver J Morrison defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly by allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of BORRISOKANE when shifting ground inwards early in the run home resulting in the tyre being punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr Morrison, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Morrison's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 9 October up to and including 14 October 2026 (2 days).
EBONY ARDEN - held up early in the run home.
ALWAYS BE BATMAN - held up until late in the run home.
BORRISOKANE - driver S Tomlinson reported she sustained a punctured sulky tyre early in the run home.
Race 5   VIP FRAMES & TRUSSES HANDICAP TROT
LUVAVICI - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
PRESTIGIOUS - broke in the early stages losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
PARIS PRINCE - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
FRANCO JOSIAH - weakened final bend.
ONE OVER DA LINE - broke at the start losing ground.
Race 6   VIP TRADE MOBILE PACE
COMMANDER BEN - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
SUSPICIOUS CAPTAIN - hung inwards near the 450m when attempting to shift wider on the track. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
AUNTIE DEB - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
CAPTAIN TYRON - raced four wide final bend.
BEAUDIENE ALWAYS B - over-raced middle stages.
Race 7   DUNSTAN SIRES' STAKES 2YO FILLIES SERIES (HEAT 3) MOB PACE
I'M THE BOSS - shifted outwards over the concluding stages briefly crowding an outside runner. Driver B Orange was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
WAT FUN - attempted to buck in the early stages of the score up. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver O Thornley advised that despite the filly over-racing she had been slightly disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
ETERNAL PERFECTION - raced wide from the 800m.
VALIDATION - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Briefly crowded over the concluding stages.
JORJA - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 800m.
LADY DI - raced wide early.
BEWARE THE STORM - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
VICTORY MARCH - trainer M Heenan was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to present the filly onto the track. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
ASHES OF MIDNIGHT - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
NELLA KEENAN - over-raced middle stages.
ROSETTA ROAD - weakened from the 600m.
SUVA BABY - raced wide with cover from the 800m.
Race 8   WOODLANDS STUD SIRES STAKES SERIES (HEAT 4) MOBILE PACE
AKULA - broke in the score up hampering trailing runners and was back from position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt. Lay inwards and struck track markers near the 1500m. Weakened from the 600m.
OUR HERCULES - broke racing into the first bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the colt. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of connections.
CHIGGSY - a post-race endoscopy at the request of connections revealed a degree of mucous in the trachea that may have affected the horse's racing performance. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
PATRIOT - held up final bend.
FUNDRAISER - the required veterinary clearance was received. A clip on the breastplate broke during the running. Weakened from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
THE VISIONARY - hampered by a breaking runner in the score up. Weakened leaving the final bend.
COAL FIRE - hampered by a breaking runner in the score up. Held up final bend.
Race 9   NEVELE R 3YO FILLIES SERIES (HEAT 6) MOBILE PACE
LUXMI - broke early in the score up before hanging outwards and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Weakened from the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
LIZZIE BORDEN - struck several track markers near the 1500m when crowded for racing room by CATH which shifted ground inwards. Weakened leaving the final bend.
SHOW STOPPER - late scratching at 11.00am on Veterinary advice.
PICKETTYWITCH - weakened final bend.
LOUS PINUP GIRL - the required veterinary clearance was received. Weakened leaving the final bend.
INDULGE ME - hung outwards late in the run home and shifted up the track. Driver N Williamson was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
CHERISH ME - raced wide early. Hung inwards rounding the first bend. Again hung inwards rounding the final bend and throughout the run home causing driver C Dalgety difficulty.
CATH - junior driver S Hill, who declined assistance from a senior driver at the hearing, admitted a breach of Rule 869(7A)(c) in that he shifted inwards near the 1500m forcing LIZZIE BORDEN to race over several track markers. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.
SONG OF SEAS - over-raced passing the 1350m and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of MIKI'S DEAL with a trailing runner being hampered. Stewards opened and adjourned an investigation into the manner in which driver R May drove over the concluding stages.
ALL OF ME - hampered near the 1350m.
Race 10   VIP STRUCTURAL STEEL MOBILE PACE
UNICO REALTA - weakened leaving the final bend hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the gelding had received every opportunity and he was disappointed with the manner in which the horse had finished off the race.
WHYAMIHERE - checked near the 600m when CRACKLE N CRUNCH shifted ground outwards and paced roughly with trailing runners also being hampered.
HI HOPES - held up early in the run home.
CRACKLE N CRUNCH - shifted outwards near the 600m checking WHYAMIHERE. Stewards questioned drivers J Curtin (WHYAMIHERE) and G Thornley (CRACKLE N CRUNCH) regarding this incident and after hearing their explanations Miss Thornley was issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that she drove carelessly when shifting ground outwards in an abrupt manner. Miss Thornley admitted the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.
APATCHOFGOLD - raced wide early. Hampered near the 600m.
RAZOR HORIZON - hampered near the 600m.
LAST HONOURS - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
DONNA'S CRUNCH - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Close. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Hampered near the 600m. Lay inwards in the run home.
POSEIDON - hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.
CHALDON - hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend. Held up early in the run home.
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