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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Stipendiary Stewards Report

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

General
S Tomlinson advised Stewards she was unwell and was replaced on her drive as per the summary below. Miss Tomlinson is required to supply a medical clearance prior to resuming driving.

Supplementary

NZ Metro TC - Friday, 25th September 2026
Race 1 - STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK MARES' SPRING SPRINT SERIES MOBILE PACE
Connections advised Stewards on 7 October that AMARETTO FRANCO has been served since last racing.
NZ Metro TC - Friday, 2nd October 2026
Race 6 - VIP TRADE MOBILE PACE
Connections advised Stewards on 7 October that COMMANDER BEN has been treated for a viral infection since last racing.
Methven TC - Sunday, 4th October 2026
Race 9 - RAKAIA AUTOMOTIVE CANTY PLAINS SPRING SERIES (HT 2) MOB PACE
Connections advised Stewards on 7 October that MAGICAL MAX has been treated for a viral infection since last racing.

Summary

Swabbing
SPEAKEASY, BEAUTIFUL CRAZY, ART JORDAN, MOERAKI, PARTY UP DENARIO, TERRORMYLOVE, WARD LAMON, VALYRIAN, MAJOR PERFORMER
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Race 1S Hill (MOUNT THOMAS)
[Rule 868(3)] - Failed to drive out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing in 4th place (3 days).
Suspended from 12/10/2026 until 18/10/2026 inclusive.
Fines
Nil
Warnings
Race 4A Lethaby (ARDEN SOLITAIRE)
[Rule 869(5)] - Half carting 1400m.
Race 5M Holbrough (REMISSION)
[Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start.
Race 5G Smith (SCARLETT'S LEGACY)
[Rule 865(2)] - Presented without notified anti choke device.
Epistaxis
Nil
Horse Action
Race 1EVANGALIST - Warned Mobiles
Race 1JACKS POINT - Warned Racing Manners
Race 1MIDNIGHT MOSES - Warned Mobiles
Race 1MOUNT THOMAS - Warned Mobiles
Race 1SPEAKEASY - Warned Mobiles
Race 2BOATMANS CALL - Warned Mobiles
Race 2WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHAT - Warned Mobiles
Race 6CAROLAN QUESTRO - Warned Mobiles
Race 7KING ARTHUR - Warned Mobiles
Race 8A REASON TO FIGHT - Warned Mobiles
Race 8NIGHT LIFE - Warned Mobiles
Race 8ROYALGLOW - Warned Mobiles
Race 9MAJOR HENRY - Warned Performance
Medical Certificate
 S Tomlinson - Medical clearance required.
Driver Changes
Race 7S Thornley replaced S Tomlinson on FOVEAUX GAMBLER
 Unwell
Late Scratchings
Race 3THE BEACH HOUSE - at 8.49am on Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 08/10/2026 until 10/10/2026 inclusive (3 days):
THE BEACH HOUSE
Ineligible from 08/10/2026 until 12/10/2026 inclusive (5 days):
ALWAYS A DIVA, OPNZBAR, ANNROSE
Exceptional Circumstances:
SUZANNE

Race Comments

Race 1   AOTEA ELECTRIC MOBILE TROT
MISS MADDIE MAXIE - briefly hampered near the 150m when trailing JACKS POINT which had shifted inwards.
MIDNIGHT MOSES - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Held up leaving the final bend.
JACKS POINT - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1450m. Hung inwards leaving the final bend and in the run home resulting in the gelding shifting into the passing lane. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Notwithstanding this, driver R Close was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home and leave the passing lane clear for trailing runners.
SHOMPANYA - broke late in the run home and continued on in a break across the finish line. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards confirmed the gelding was not lapped on at the finish and had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to the gelding trotting roughly in the run home.
EVANGALIST - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
MYSARIA - broke near the 100m losing all chance.
MOUNT THOMAS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S Hill. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hung inwards rounding the final bend. Junior driver S Hill (assisted by J Dunn) defended a breach of Rule 868(3) in that he failed to drive his runner out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing in 4th place. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr Hill's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 11 October up to and including 18 October 2026 (3 days).
SPEAKEASY - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Raced wide early. Lay outwards and shifted up the track over the concluding stages.
Race 2   AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHAT - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver A Lethaby. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - driver R Close advised that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
BOATMANS CALL - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver B Orange. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
MISS WOODVILLE - raced wide early.
BEN FROM ACCOUNTS - hung inwards final bend.
ELLIE ROSE - driver H Douglas reported that the mare had been hanging during the running.
Race 3   RICOH CANTERBURY PLAINS SPRING SERIES (HT 3) MOBILE PACE
SMOKING ASHES - held up rounding the final bend and throughout the run home. Driver R Harrison advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
MIRACLE MEMPHIS - raced wide early and middle stages.
ZEUS - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
CHAL VEE POWER - raced wide early.
LORTON VALE - raced wide early.
THE BEACH HOUSE - late scratching at 8.49am on Veterinary advice.
STUBING - held up throughout the run home. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
HEZ A LOCH - held up throughout the run home and crowded near the 120m.
Race 4   BOOK NOW YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION AT ADDINGTON TROT
ARDEN SOLITAIRE - driver A Lethaby was issued warning for half carting for a distance passing the 1400m.
BODACIOUS - lay inwards rounding the final bend losing ground.
TINKERBELLE - trotted roughly at various stages throughout.
KINGAROY - raced wide early.
SHEILA LAXON - raced wide early.
SEE NO EVIL - broke passing the 150m and continued on in a break across the finish line despite the efforts of driver S O'Reilly.
Race 5   US CAPTAIN STANDING AT WAI EYRE FARM MOBILE PACE
MOONLITE CC - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.
SCARLETT'S LEGACY - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Trainer G Smith was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified anti choke device. Held up final bend.
AMAZING CAPTAIN - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Denifostova advised the mare had been unsuited by the tempo of the race however had been disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
ALLETS - junior driver J Dunn was spoken to advisedly regarding the starting procedures when circling in the pre-race formation.
REMISSION - out of position at the start. Driver M Holbrough was issued a warning.
Race 6   CONCRETE BROTHERS MOBILE PACE
MIDNIGHT SOPHIA - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
MR CASH MAN - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 800m.
IAMTHECAPTAINNOW - held up final bend.
CAROLAN QUESTRO - out of position at the candy pole despite the efforts of driver C Ferguson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Ferguson advised he was disappointed with the effort and could provide no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
ABITIBI - raced wide from the 900m. Weakened final bend. Driver C Dalgety advised a sulky tyre had deflated during the running.
Race 7   BETAVET CANTERBURY PLAINS SPRING SERIES (HT 4) MOBILE PACE
KING ARTHUR - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver D Dolan. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
WARD LAMON - junior driver M Holbrough was issued a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home. The hearing was adjourned until the Akaroa TC meeting on 11 October due to no senior driver being available to assist.
LORD MUDRICK - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
BETTOR THAN LIZZY - raced wide early.
OKIWI BAY - over-raced middle stages. Briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 900m. Raced wide with cover from the 800m.
BETTERWITHBLING - briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 900m. Weakened final bend.
Race 8   TYRE GENERAL CANTERBURY PLAINS SERIES (HT 2) MOBILE TROT
TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - weakened final bend.
ROYALGLOW - paced in the score up before breaking losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
FLORENCE THE MACHINE - broke early in the score up however was in position at the start. Held up final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.
A REASON TO FIGHT - trotted roughly in the score up and as out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.
NIGHT LIFE - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend.
LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 800m. Trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver G Smith.
Race 9   "KEEPING THEM CLOSE" QUIZ NIGHT 30 OCTOBER HANDICAP PACE
MAJOR HENRY - weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.
SHADOW CREEK - hampered by a weakening runner for a distance passing the 700m.
MIKI'S COURAGE - junior driver J Dunn will be spoken to in the coming days regarding the manner in which he used his whip in the run home.
OUTBACK MAN - broke briefly shortly after the start.
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