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NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 9 October 2026

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club: NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc at Addington Raceway
Weather: Overcast
Track: Fast
Rail: Not applicable
Stewards: N McIntyre (Chairman), S Wallis, M Szukiel, S Renault, K Carston
Veterinarians: Dr A A Corser, D L Williamson

General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out. Driver M Purdon was unable to attend the meeting due to being injured and was replaced on his drives as per the summary below. Mr Purdon is required to supply a medical clearance prior to resuming driving.

Supplementary

Nil

Summary

Swabbing
ALWAYS BE BATMAN, BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER, CAPTAIN WOLF, IMPERIOUS GIRL, I'M THE BOSS, BEWARE THE STORM, SUVA BABY, MR MERCEDES, EYES WIDE OPEN, DUKE OF BOURBON, UTAH JAZZ, PRINCESS GRACY, FRANCO LOMU, JUMAL, SONOFAMISTERY, TARRAGINDI, PRESTIGIOUS, TOUR PARTY, BAMM BAMM, FAITH NOT FEAR, CHERISH ME, WISHING FOR U

Protests
Nil

Suspensions
Race 9	D McCormick (MAUI) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (3 days). Suspended from 12/10/2026 until 18/10/2026 inclusive.
Race 10	N Purdon (COAL FIRE) [Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip with more than a wrist flicking motion (8 days). Suspended from 10/10/2026 until 29/10/2026 inclusive.

Fines
Race 5	M McKendry (ROLLING IN IT) [Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track marker final bend. Fined $100.
Race 10	C & C Dalgety (ON YA BIKE) [Rule 865(2)] - Presented without the notified blinds. Fined $100.

Warnings
Race 2	R Harrison (HOOF IT HAGRID) [Rule Starting Regs 4.7.3] - Start wider on the track when drawn unruly.
Race 3	T Stratford (CAPTAIN WOLF) [Rule 452(2)] - Incorrect colours.
Race 4	L Sutherland (JUST FOR TODAY) [Rule 858(1)(i)] - Out of position at the start.

Epistaxis
Nil

Horse Action
Race 1	SCRUNCH - Warned Racing Manners
Race 1	SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - Warned Mobiles
Race 4	MAKANI - Warned Mobiles
Race 5	ROLLING IN IT - Warned Mobiles
Race 6	DREAM ANYWAY - Warned Mobiles
Race 6	I'M ANNIE - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 6	LIPSTICK CHERRY - Warned Mobiles
Race 6	ORICORIO - Warned Mobiles - Caused False Start
Race 6	ORICORIO - Unruly Mobiles
Race 9	DASH DOSH - Veterinary Clearance Required
Race 10	CHIGGSY - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 10	ON YA BIKE - Warned Mobiles
Race 10	THE VISIONARY - Warned Mobiles

Medical Certificate
	M Purdon - Medical clearance required.

Driver Changes
Race 5	J Dunn replaced M Purdon on BEWARE THE STORM
	Injured
Race 9	D McCormick replaced L McCormick on MAUI
Race 10	N Purdon replaced M Purdon on COAL FIRE
Race 11	J Dunn replaced M Purdon on ALECTO

Late Scratchings
Nil

Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 10/10/2026 until 14/10/2026 inclusive (5 days): EVOLUTION, MONTARA, BAILEYS BEAUTY, BLISS PHILLY, CHICAGO SKY, BRING ON THE MUSCLE, MIDNIGHT DASH, LIZZIE BORDEN

Race Comments

Race 1 COMMODORE HOTEL WELCOMES HARNESS CLUBS OF NZ MOB PACE	Show Video
xdrpXU-xmeA FUSION REACTOR - held up early in the run home.
SEMBA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.
JOYRIDE(AUS) - over-raced middle stages.
SCRUNCH - hampered by an outside runner in the score up and broke briefly and was out of position at the start. Broke passing the 400m hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Driver J Dunn reported his chances had not been materially affected at the start.
SPIRIT DOWNUNDER - raced greenly in the score up causing SCRUNCH to be hampered and break briefly. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.
SACETAS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m.

Race 2 BETAVET PREPARE - FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE HANDICAP TROT	Show Video
j_sogSMUvzM HOOF IT HAGRID - trotted roughly for a distance passing the 600m losing ground and then switched to a pace leaving the 400m losing all chance. Driver R Harrison was issued a warning to start wider on the track when drawn unruly.
LAUZELLE - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance.
WILMA'S BOY - broke briefly near the 750m.
MASTER CLASS - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend. Returned to the stabling area with blood present in a nostril. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination confirmed the gelding was not a bleeder.
GEORGE ELIOT - broke at the start losing ground.
DREAMS PAT - broke near the 700m losing all chance.
TETRICK(AUS) - raced wide from the 1900m.
TO THE MOON AND BACK - raced wide early.
RATA - broke passing the 850m losing all chance.
TACTICAL BID - held up early in the run home. Driver N Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.

Race 3 TYRE GENERAL MOBILE PACE	Show Video
r5iqEjbqVY4 BORD DE LA MER - raced greenly when improving to the lead near the 1400m. Hung inwards final bend striking track markers losing ground hampering a trailing runner. Driver S Hill advised the gelding had raced too keenly and failed to settle and had been causing him steering difficulties. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Trainer B Hill advised he would be making gear changes prior to the horse racing next.
CAPTAIN WOLF - trainer T Stratford was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Forced to race four wide near the 900m.
TEMPO WARRIOR - hampered rounding the final bend. Held up throughout the run home.
SUSPICIOUS CAPTAIN - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.

Race 4 AOTEA ELECTRIC MOBILE TROT	Show Video
gP_zJF_evyA BREWSTER BAKER - weakened from the 450m hampering a trailing runner.
JUST FOR TODAY - out of position at the start. Driver L Sutherland was issued a warning. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m. Stewards questioned driver L Sutherland regarding his tactics when electing to remain behind the weakening BREWSTER BAKER for a distance passing the 400m when the opportunity presented to improve wider and follow WHO'S YA DADDY. Mr Sutherland advised the filly had been unsuited by the strong tempo of the race and was under pressure so he elected not to improve wider at this stage. After considering Mr Sutherland's explanation and viewing the replays, Stewards advised him not to leave his drives open to query in future. When assessing this Stewards took into account the distance the horse had finished from a higher placing.
MAKANI - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
WHO'S YA DADDY - pre-race warmed. Broke briefly early in the score up and was back from the unruly position at the start.
KAWATIRI TREV - held up early in the run home.

Race 5 NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE	Show Video
IJ_FnURhH94 ROLLING IN IT - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Struck a track marker leaving the final bend when under pressure. Driver M McKendry was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.

Race 6 NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO MOBILE TROT	Show Video
gYzC0rvZYnI A false start was declared when I'M ANNIE and ORICORIO broke simultaneously in the score up hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the barrier record of both runners. Driver J Dunn (I'M ANNIE) elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart. Driver M Williamson (ORICORIO) elected to move to the unruly position where the filly will remain for future mobile starts.
I'M ANNIE - held up early in the run home.
ORICORIO - weakened final bend.
MR MERCEDES - held up early in the run home.
TACTICO - pre-race warmed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion on the left hind fetlock bumper and was treated by the Veterinarian.
DREAM ANYWAY - paced in the score up of the restart losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
LIPSTICK CHERRY - pre-race warmed. Broke in the score up of the restart losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Broke again passing the 600m losing all chance and struck track markers rounding the final bend.
DUKE OF BOURBON -raced wide from the 800m.

Race 7 NZB STANDARDBRED SOUTHERN MARES CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE)	Show Video
V_X2IyMNw6c MAJOR HAPPY - the boring pole was removed prior to the start after warming up unfavourably. Held up final bend.
CLASSIE LINC - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.
VINCENT REACTRESS - raced wide early and was restrained to the rear.
JUST LIKE JAGGER - held up final bend.
SCOTLYNN CRUNCH - weakened from the 600m.
PRINCESS GRACY - held up early in the run home.
ESMERALDA - forced to race wide near the 900m.

Race 8 BRAXTON FARRIERS 3YO FLYING STAKES (MOBILE PACE)	Show Video
kVYqkIvd-MU ASHLEY FRANK - weakened final bend.
GIORGIO DENARIO - held up early in the run home.
MARBLE ARCH - over-raced middle stages.

Race 9 RENWICK FARMS TROTTERS' CLASSIC (HANDICAP TROT)	Show Video
pbMpo7BrF5M RESOLVE - driver A Butt reported the mare had raced lethargically and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
TARRAGINDI - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver N Williamson advised he was disappointed with the effort and the gelding was slow to recover. Mr Williamson further advised he would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and would notify Stewards of the results.
MAUI - driver D McCormick admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McCormick's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 11 October up to and including 18 October 2026 (3 days).
BOUNCE N BEYOND - held up final bend.
DONNA'S BOY - held up final bend.
NELLIE DOYLE - lay outwards late in the run home placing an outside runner in restricted room.
ROCK LOBSTER - held up for clear racing room in the run home. Placed in restricted room by inside runner late in the run home.
DASH DOSH - a post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of connections revealed a degree of mucous in the trachea that may have affected the mare's racing performance. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing again.

Race 10 NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO C&G MOBILE PACE	Show Video
4n-leZVEdAg THE VISIONARY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver Z Butcher. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt.
BAMM BAMM - paced roughly and hung inwards leaving the final bend and raced inside a track marker.
ON YA BIKE - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the colt to race without the notified blinds. Lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt. Lay inwards and over-raced through the middle stages causing driver K Butt difficulty.
A MAKO MAN - weakened final bend.
FAITH NOT FEAR - lay inwards and struck track markers leaving the final bend.
CHIGGSY - the required veterinary clearance was received. Held up final bend and in the early and middle stages of the run home.
ROGER THAT - held up final bend.
COAL FIRE - driver N Purdon admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Purdon's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 29 October 2026 (8 days).

Race 11 WOODLANDS STUD 'HILARIOUS GUEST' FILLIES CLASSIC (MOB PACE)	Show Video
GyoIwAwR4NQ SHOW STOPPER - weakened final bend.
RIDE THE WAVES - raced wide early.
CATH - raced wide early.
SECRET WISH - raced wide early and middle stages until reaching the parked position at the 800m.
SONG OF SEAS - paced roughly as the start was effected losing ground. Weakened final bend.
EASTON DOLL - over-raced middle stages.
MATTIE NEVIN - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide without cover from the 800m.
CHERISH ME - raced wide early.

Race 12 PEBBLE BEACH AT ALABAR & NEVELE R MOBILE PACE	Show Video
_p_z3nCQAXc FRANCO LENNON - held up early in the run home. Lay outwards and made contact with the sulky of BEAUDIENE ALWAYS B near the 100m having to be steadied.
CEE WHATA MICKEE - shifted up the track and raced greenly approaching the 1500m.
BRILLIANT CHASE - placed in restricted room near the 250m when an outside runner lay inwards.
B B KING - raced wide early.
THE BETTOR MAJOR - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.
MY WINGMAN - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver S O'Reilly reported she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
RINGLEADER - raced wide from the 1100m. Lay inwards near the 250m having to be corrected by driver B Orange placing an inside runner in restricted room.