Chief Stipe

Hanging in really bad on the turn and up the home straight. Normally that indicates something is physically wrong.

Rule Number(s): 642(1)Following the running of race 10, an Information was filed Instigating a Protest pursuant to Rule 642(1). The Informant, Ms D Johnson, Rider of SACRED CAGA, alleged that DAWON or its rider placed 3rd by the Judge interfered with the chances of SACRED CAGA placed 4th by the Judge. The interference was ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 10, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Williamson, alleged that Mr Yanagida allowed his mount DAWON to shift out when not sufficiently clear of SACRED CAGA which was checked near the 300 metres. Rule 638(1) (d) provides: A Rider shall ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): Rule 869(2) and Clause (b) of the Use of Whip RegulationsFollowing the running of Race 8 (RJ EAGAR LTD/MCDONALD REAL ESTATE MOBILE PACE 1800m) Information A11703 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 869(2) in that Mr Dickson "...used his whip on more occasions than permitted under Clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations". Mr ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

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Rule Number(s): 857(7) and 1003(2)Mr Quirk, Stipendiary Steward, alleged that SHEEZA SPORT gained an advantage by crossing over prior to the starting point in race one. He sought the disqualification of SHEEZA SPORT pursuant to r 1003(2). The Judge's placings were: 1ST 13 SHEEZA SPORT 2ND 2 PETE'S DASH 3RD 12 MAURICE ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 896(3)(b)Mr Quirk, Stipendiary Steward, alleged that Ms Butt (ESTELLA REIGN) drove carelessly approaching the 900 metres in race 3 by shifting inwards when insufficiently clear of SHADOW AVEROSS, which was checked. (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Thomaas has probably spat the dummy because his posts are now under moderation. He hasn't made any posts since I made that decision. He is NOT banned. The reason I made the decision to moderate him was I had reached the point where I had had enough of his belligerence. The tipping point was his continued repeat posting of a racially offensive phrase albeit under disguise. I had to hide the particular post repeatedly after he continued to post it even though he was warned. He bit the hand once too often.

Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Following the running of Race 3, the Daphne Bannon Memorial Rating 72, an information was filed by Stipendiary Steward, Mr M Davidson, against Licensed Apprentice Jockey (Class B), Mr K Chowdhoory, alleging that, as the rider of PINUP COUP in the race, he“used his whip in an excessive manner prior to ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): R638(3)(b)(ii)This charge arises from race 8, the Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (Listed Race). An Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (3)(b)(ii) by the Informant, Mr B Jones, alleging that Mr Oliver used his whip excessively prior to the 100 metres. Mr Oliver said that he understood the Rule and ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): R632(1)Following the running of Race 7 the J Swap Contractors Ltd Matamata Breeders Stakes (Group 2), Stipendiary Steward Mr B Jones, lodged an Information requesting a ruling pusuant to Rule 632 (1) to establish whether AMOR FATI was denied a fair start. Rule 632 provides “If, in the opinion of the Judicial ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 537(a)Prior to the running of Race 8 (Aquashield Roofing Handicap) Information No. A12315 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It was alleged that Ms Gordon failed to declare a Rider for BELLA NERO until after 8am on Raceday. Ms Gordon said that she understood the Rule and confirmed to the Committee that ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 330(3)(c)This charge arises from race 8, Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (Listed Race.) An Information was filed pursuant to Rule 330 (3) (c). The Informant, Mr Jones, alleged that Mr Elliot failed to make the weight for INSCRIPTION. Mr Elliot said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

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Rule Number(s): Rule 330(3)(c)Prior to the running of Race 6 (Wairoa Business Supporters Cup Trial 1900m) Information A11627 was filed with the Judicial Committee. It alleged a breach of Rule 330(3)(c) by jockey Cameron Lammas specifically alleging that he “...was unable to make the contracted weight for HATTIE BEE (54kg) in Race ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Glenn Saville keeps on staying on. Can't work that out.

Rule Number(s): 638(3)(b)(ii)Mr Bholah was charged with breaching r 638(3)(b)(ii), in that he used his whip excessively when riding out his mount NEVER QUITZ when not in a position to finish in a stake bearing placing. Mr Bholah admitted the charge and was assisted at the hearing by Mr Walsh. Miss Haley, with the use of the videos, ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 869 (2) & Whip RegulationsMr Houghton was charged by the stewards for a breach of r 869 (2) in that he used his whip excessively when driving out SHE’S TOUGH in race 3. He admitted the charge and appeared at the hearing. Miss Haley, with the use of the video replays, stated SHE’S TOUGH was handy to the leaders on the home turn. ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Stratford RC submission to parliament on racing reforms delivered with 'real fury' Mike Watson12:33, Feb 18 2020 STUFF Stratford Racing Club committee member Dr Murray Blue said the Government should be ashamed of proposals in the Racing Industry Bill. A vocal critic of proposed racing industry reforms remained upbeat after submitting to Parliament on proposals in the Racing Industry Bill. Stratford equine veterinarian and Stratford Racing Club (SRC) committee member Murray Blue presented a submission to the Infrastructure and Transport Select Committee on behalf of the racing club and Stratford community. "We had a good day in Wellington and there were some good vibes in the room from people," he said. STUFF Stratford racecourse continued to be used as a community asset by local sports clubs and schools. "But the numbers are against us and we don't want to get our hopes up. "It will depend on what recommendations come from the select committee." SIMON O'CONNOR/FAIRFAX NZ The Stratford Racing Club had its licence revoked in 2019 and the club's annual Christmas meeting transferred to New Plymouth. The Bill, based on recommendations from the Messara Report 2018 which called for the closure of 22 racing clubs including Stratford and Hawera, would be passed in July after the third and final reading. The report, by Australian racing administrator John Messara, who described the racing industry as "deeply distressed", sought to reinvigorate it to make it more profitable and attractive. Messara recommended outsourcing the TAB activities to international operators, reducing tracks and building synthetic tracks, and increasing stakes money to more than $100m a year. Blue said he made his feelings about the reforms strongly heard at the select committee hearing on Thursday. The Government should be "ashamed of itself " to propose the Bill, he told the committee. He said the government should be mandating for fair and equitable treatment for all participants in the industry, instead of "legalising the confiscation and theft of community assets", and ensure clubs are treated fairly by return of earnings. "It all stinks and I laid into them with real fury." Blue said four of the Bill's proposals should be scrapped including the confiscation of club property, and club constitutions being transferred to New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR). Club properties were community assets paid for by the community, not assets to be owned to the racing industry, he said. "The Stratford Racing Club was started by a small group of local farmers and businessmen who acted as guarantors for a loan from the Bank of Australasia which was used to purchase a property to be developed as a racecourse on the edge of the town in the 1880s." The proposal for NZTR to control SRC constitution was wrong when it was registered as an independent incorporated society, he said. The SRC lost its racing licence to hold the Christmas annual meeting which was transferred to New Plymouth. The club was one of the top commercially performing race courses for the TAB in off-course and fixed odds turnovers, he said. On course turnover at the December 29 meeting in New Plymouth fell from $124,000 to $101,000, while total turnover was down 28.4 per cent from $1.31m to $940,000. The Stratford community could not support underwriting its race meeting being held at another venue when local funds are transferred to another town, Blue said. The SRC hoped it have the licence revocation reversed but would continue to use the facilities as a community asset for training horses, and for local schools and clubs, he said. "I'm personally hopeful racing will be returned to Stratford."

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Rule Number(s): 330(3)(c)Prior to the running of race 5 an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 330 (3) (c). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Bosson failed to make the contracted weight for SWORD OF OSMAN. Mr Bosson said that he understood the Rule and confirmed he admitted the breach. Rule 330(3)(c) provides: “A ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article

Rule Number(s): 638(1)(d)Following the running of race 7, Joe McDonald Avondale Cup, an Information was filed pursuant to Rule 638 (1)(d). The Informant, Mr Oatham, alleged that Mr Innes permitted his mount PLATINUM INVADOR to shift out near the 125 metres forcing PAISLEY PARK into the line of DRAGON STORM which was checked. ... (Feed generated with FetchRSS)View the full article