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Kaikoura Trotting Club Inc

Monday, 2 November 2026

Stipendiary Stewards Report

Club
Kaikoura Trotting Club Inc at South Bay Racecourse
Weather
Fine
Track
Good
Rail
Not applicable
Stewards
S Wallis (Chairman), S Renault, M Sole, K Carston
Veterinarian
Dr A A Corser
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General

General
Pre-race blood testing was carried out.

Selected drivers were required to provide a sample of breath for the purpose of alcohol analysis .

Supplementary

Kaikoura TC - Sunday, 1st November 2026
Race 8 - PINT & PONY MOBILE PACE
Driver J Morrison (TEDDY THE TERROR) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Summary

Swabbing
TURBULENT, ZOOM X, NATIVES INFERNO, CRUISE MAGUIRE, ROGUE HERO, TEE BALL, REPUBLICAN PARTY, CAPTAINS MISTRESS, TETRICK(AUS), GEORGE ELIOT, ALWAYS BE BATMAN, IRON BRIGADE, MYSTERY CREEK
Protests
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 8R Harrison (ROCK LOBSTER)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track markers 300m. Fined $100.
Race 9J Dunn (THE JOLLY ROGER)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting track markers final bend. Fined $100.
Warnings
Race 2J Dunn (COUNTRY GOLD)
[Rule 869(7A)(a)] - Contacting final track marker prior to the passing lane.
Race 3J Cox (RACHMANINOV)
[Rule 869(5)] - Half carting 1900m.
Race 3P Nairn (TU TANGATA)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs] - Using whip free of the rein.
Race 3W Roberts (SHEEP)
[Rule 452(2)] - Incorrect colours.
Race 5C Ford (ROGUE HERO)
[Rule 869(2) Whip & Rein Regs 4.4] - Crossed reins to perform a celebratory gesture.
Epistaxis
Nil
Horse Action
Race 2SILENT WITNESS - Warned Stands
Race 4BRUNO BRIGADE - Warned Mobiles
Race 4DOVER TERRACE - Ineligible Racing Performance - Stood Down 1 Trial
Race 8DASH DOSH - Veterinary Clearance Received
Race 8DREAMS PAT - Warned Racing Manners
Race 8MAUI - Warned Stands
Race 8PENELOPE LANE - Warned Stands
Race 8PENELOPE LANE - Warned Racing Manners
Race 10I'M ROCKIN - Warned Racing Manners
Race 10LONNEKERS - Warned Racing Manners
Medical Certificate
Nil
Driver Changes
Nil
Late Scratchings
Race 4MY WINGMAN - Rule 213(1)(j) - Denied a fair start
Scratching Penalties
Ineligible from 03/11/2026 until 04/11/2026 inclusive (2 days):
HEAVEN
Ineligible from 03/11/2026 until 07/11/2026 inclusive (5 days):
WATTLEBANK WILL, MOERAKI, NOBILO, ROYAL ROCK, WALKINONSUNSHINE
Exceptional Circumstances:
VISCOUNT BANNER, WILLOW VALLEY

Race Comments

Race 1   KAIKOURA ITM MOBILE PACE
ON YA BIKE - the murphy blind was removed prior to the start due to the colt warming up unfavourably.
NOT GUILTY - raced wide early and paced roughly rounding the first bend.
SYNERGISM - paced roughly after 200m having to be steadied.
Race 2   THE PIER HOTEL PACE
COUNTRY GOLD - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver J Dunn was issued a warning.
SARGENT HENRY - over-raced middle stages.
SILENT WITNESS - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
ASK ME LAZARUS - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Raced wide early. Weakened in the run home.
LADY TYRON - held up early in the run home.
Race 3   DONEGAL HOUSE HANDICAP TROT
TYRON EVEREST - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
TU TANGATA - driver P Nairn was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion in the run home.
KD GRINS - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.
THE RIVER BOY - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Driver B Orange was advised to exercise greater care when attempting a marginal run to the inside of MM SUNSHINE leaving the final bend resulting in his runner becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of KD GRINS.
MONARCH PRINCE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
RACHMANINOV - driver J Cox was issued a warning for half carting for a distance passing the 1900m.
SHEEP - trainer W Roberts was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available.
MM SUNSHINE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
Race 4   SMARTPANEL CONSTRUCTION LTD MOBILE PACE
BRUNO BRIGADE - paced roughly losing ground in the score up hampering a trailing runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Momentarily placed in restricted room entering the first bend.
CRACKLE N CRUNCH - had to be restrained entering the first bend when awkwardly positioned between runners.
DOVER TERRACE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after racing the previous day where it underperformed and was cleared to start. Raced wide through the early and middle stages. Weakened from the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
CRUISE MAGUIRE - trainer A Black advised the gelding has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing.
STILL B MIKI - raced wide early.
MY WINGMAN - hampered by BRUNO BRIGADE in the score up and broke losing all chance. Declared a non-runner by Stewards under Rule 213(1)(j) due to being denied a fair start.
BEAUDIENE ALWAYS B - raced wide from the 1000m.
VINCENT REACTRESS - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
Race 5   FISSENDEN BROS LTD & GAMESON RACING STABLES HANDICAP TROT
ROGUE HERO - driver C Ford was issued a warning for crossing his reins to perform a celebratory gesture prior to the finish of the race.
LUVAVICI - broke briefly at the start.
HOOF IT HAGRID - weakened from the 600m.
TYRON EROS - broke near the 200m losing all chance.
Race 6   MOOLOOLABA PENINSULAR RESORT HANDICAP PACE
RAKERO MAXIMUS - slow to begin. Weakened from the 600m.
ADMOR ELLA - broke shortly after the start hampering trailing runners losing ground.
BETTOR DREAMS - broke at the start losing ground.
TEE BALL - driver R Close advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
PERAKI SEELSTER - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.
DECEPTIVE LEE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
SHARE A DREAM - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner. Driver J Cox advised the gelding had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
THE COALMAN - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
Race 7   BULLDOG HANOVER KAIKOURA CUP (STAND PACE)
TACT MCLEOD - trainer M Jones advised the gelding has had a fetlock treated since last racing.
IT'S TOUGH - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
MO'UNGA - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed. Paced roughly shortly after the start losing ground.
MINOS - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. Trainer/driver J Grimson advised he was disappointed with the effort and could provide no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Mr Grimson advised that he would monitor the gelding in the coming days and notify Stewards of anything that became apparent that may have contributed to the performance. Mr Grimson further advised that it was his intention to make changes to the gelding's work programme in preparation for its next start.
CAPTAINS MISTRESS - pre-race warmed. Broke briefly at the start losing ground. Raced wide for a period passing the 1200m. Driver C Hart advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
Race 8   THE WHITE MORPH MOTEL SOUTH BAY TROTTERS CUP (HCP START)
The start was delayed due to MAUI refusing to address the barriers requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant and PENELOPE LANE charging the barrier strand despite the efforts of driver B Williamson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of both runners.
CONFESSIONAL - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Weakened final bend.
DREAMS PAT - stood on the mark losing ground. Broke passing the 1900m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
TETRICK(AUS) - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend.
DASH DOSH - the required veterinary clearance was received.
PENELOPE LANE - hung inwards and broke rounding the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the mare.
ROCK LOBSTER - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Improved into a marginal run passing the 300m contacting track markers. Junior driver R Harrison was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
WILMA'S BOY - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Trotted roughly in the run home.
ROCKINWITHATTITUDE - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 1000m losing all chance. Trainer/driver D Miles advised the mare had failed to handle the bends.
Race 9   NZB STANDARDBRED YEARLING SALES AGED CLASSIC (HCP PACE)
DAWN TO DARK - weakened final bend.
ALWAYS BE BATMAN - raced wide from the 800m.
TRAIN STATION - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.
SECRET AGENT MAN - pre-race warmed.
SEMBA - over-raced middle stages.
THE JOLLY ROGER - improved into a marginal run and struck track markers rounding the final bend. Junior driver J Dunn was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
IRON BRIGADE - raced wide from the 1300m.
TACT TEVA - raced wide from the 1300m. Driver T Williams advised he was disappointed with the effort and could provide no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Race 10   OAKLEYS PLUMBING MOBILE PACE
FREDASTAIRE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start.
JAY R TOLKIEN - over-raced middle stages.
MYSTERY CREEK - race wide early and middle stages.
MARBLE ARCH - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1200m.
I'M ROCKIN - raced wide from the 800m. Hung inwards and broke near the 450m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
LONNEKERS - raced wide early and middle stages. Broke near the 50m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
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