BRISBANE GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

SUNDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2017

 

Weather conditions:      FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: K. ADAMS

Stewards:         A. SPENCE, M. ROSS

Judge:              A. O’CONNELL

Lure Driver:       J. BAUER

 

Starter:             D. HANNIGAN

 

Veterinarian:     DR. C WELCH

 

Swab Attendant: A. CHALLEN

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

 

2.

FLYING PEPPER, Won Brisbane 22/02/2017

3.

 

4.

 

5.

SHAKEY MAMA, Reported injured, back

6.

 

7.

FARMOR I KNOW, Reported injured, off side hock

8.

TRY COMB, Reported injured, near side metacarpal

9.

SPARK OF COUNTY, Reported injured, near side calf muscle

10.

 

11.

HER’S NOT HIS, Reported injured, off side wrist

12.

TINY TIARA, Reported injured, near side pin

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

1

Nil

 

REWEIGHS

7

CINCINNATI JUICE, 29.0 – 30.7

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

4

SHAYLOR JAY, Last start 30/10/2016, injury

7

CINCINNATI JUICE, Last start 07/11/2016, seasonal & injury

 

TRIALS

Nil

 

RACE REPORTS

 

1.

UBET – DOWNLOAD THE APP MAIDEN 331M

Even start.  ESSENTIALLY PURE failed to accelerate in the early stages of the race.  Leaving the back straight KONICHIWA was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Rounding the turn into the front straight JUST FROSTY and WESTMEAD DAFFIE collided resulting in JUST FROSTY being checked and lose ground.

 

The greyhound ESSENTIALLY PURE underwent a post race veterinarian examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the near hind toe and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

SWABS TAKEN: WESTMEAT DAFFIE – Post Race – Cecil Druery

 

2.

ZILLMERE SPORTS CLUB MAIDEN HEAT 1 331M

SAGE OF OMAHA and MOCHACHINI MAN were best to begin.  Entering the back straight JUST LIKE YAZZA and MASTER DEAN collided.  In the back straight DEVIEL DOME and JUST LIKE YAZZA collided.  MAC VEE commenced to give ground whilst leaving the back straight.  In the front straight MOCHACHINI MAN and BUNDY CUTTER collided.

 

The greyhound MAC VEE underwent a post race veterinarian examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the chest muscle and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

SWABS TAKEN:  SAGE OF OMAHA – Post Race – Patrick Lavis

 

3.

GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND MADIEN HEAT 2 331M

ROCK ON MOE was best to begin.  Rounding the turn out of the back straight SURFING SIMMO and LITTLE DOTTY TOO collided resulting in both greyhounds to be severely checked and lose considerable ground.  Approaching the turn into the front straight PREMIER FRED was tightened for racing room, contacted the running rail, shifted out and collided with QUICK FOOT, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lost ground.  Entering the front straight PREMIER FRED and SURFING SIMMO collided.  LIL MISS PINKY raced wide in the front straight.

 

The greyhound PREMIER FRED underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: ROCK ON MOE – Post Race – Keith Boan

VET EXAMINATIONS: PREMIER FRED

4.

GELN GALLON @ STUD NOVICE 331M

CELEBRITY BABE was best to begin.  BURRUM STARSKY was slow to begin.  Entering the back straight SMASHNIAK ROCKS was tightened for racing room, severely checked and lost considerable ground.  Rounding the turn out of the back straight RIPPING ESCAPE shifted out which hampered the running of BURRUM STARSKY which was racing to its outside.

 

The greyhound SMASHNIAK ROCKS underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: CELEBRITY BABE – Post Race – Craig Chandler

VET EXAMINATIONS: SMASHNIAK ROCKS

 

5.

CLINT’S CARAVAN WAREHOUSE NOVICE 331M

MISS INDIVIDUAL was best to begin.  Shortly after the start OLD MOON MADNESS was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Rounding the turn into the back straight TYSON’S FANTASY and LITTLE FILIPPA were tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  LITTLE FILIPPA raced wide rounding the turn out of the back straight.  Approaching the turn into the front straight TYSON’S FANSTY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  OLD MOON MADNESS which was trailing was checked as a consequence and lost ground.

 

The greyhound LITTLE FILIPPA underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.  When questioned over the performance of the Greyhound trainer G Streatfield stated the greyhound was having its 2nd race after winning at Armidale on 4 February 2017 and said that the greyhound was very inexperienced and in his view did not handle the Albion Park circuit, he further stated that he would not be returned LITTLE FILIPPA to race at Albion Park until the greyhound gained more racing experience.  After considering the matter stewards noted his explanation.

SWABS TAKEN: MISS INDIVIDUAL – Post Race – Michael Brauer

VET EXAMINATIONS:  LITTLE FILIPPA

 

6.

BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY 5th GRADE 331M

Even start.  Shortly after the start JOHNNY THE FOX was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight KING WEBKE was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Rounding the turn out of the back straight SAGA NOREN was tightened for racing room, shifted out and collided with RUNYA DOWN which resulted in RUNYA DOWN shifting out which hampered the running of DE BRUYNE which was racing to its outside.  Rounding the turn into the front straight RUNYA DOWN and KING WEBKE collided resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.

SWABS TAKEN: SAGA NOREN – Post Race – Garry Streatfield

 

7.

BRISGREYS.COM 5th GRADE 331M

Even start with the exception of RAPID EXPLOSION and KANDAHAR PRINCE which were marginally slow to begin.  Entering the back straight SULTAN OF RUM was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Leaving the back straight KANDAHAR PRINCE was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the front straight TRAV’S GIFT and RAPID EXPLOSION collided resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Shortly after CINCINNATI JUICE turned its head and made muzzle contact with SERIOUSLY GRAND resulting in SERIOUSLY GRAND to be checked and lose ground.

 

Stewards advised trainer Mr. A McIntosh that the greyhound CINCINNATI JUICE would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 331m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN:  CINCINNATI JUICE – Post Race – Adam McIntosh

8.

SKY RACING 3/4th GRADE 395M

Even start.  Through the first turn MINNIE’S HOPE and HYDROGEN collided.  Approaching the turn into the back straight SMASH EM UP an ELL’S ALL CLASS collided resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Entering the front straight HOPE’S MAGIC was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

SWABS TAKEN: STUBBORN STATE – Post Race – Lester Kleinhans

 

9.

SULZANTI @ STUD 4/5th GRADE 395M

MR. WOODS was best to begin.  Shortly after the start FLYING SOVEREIGN and RED STEEL were both tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Through the first turn SWEET PEARL was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Shortly after FABULOUS ABBY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Entering the back straight BLACK SCORPION and MONEY BACK BEACH collided resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Rounding the turn out of the back straight BLACK SCORPION was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

 

The greyhound BLACK SCORPION underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

When questioned over the performance of MR. WOODS trainer Mr. G Kadniak explained that the greyhound races best when drawn wide either through box 6 or 8 would be his best preference, the greyhound jumped well tonight and was found to have led easily as there was some interference to greyhounds racing behind him.  He stated that MR. WOODS does not like to be crowded in its races and has a tendency to perform below its best when racing amongst other greyhounds.  He further stated that in his view BLACK SCORPION which is trained by Mr. C Kadniak is a far superior greyhound and was expected it to win and therefore did not support MR. WOODS in tonight’s event.  After reviewing previous videos of previous starts of MR. WOODS here at Albion Park on 19 February 2017 which supported Mr. G Kadniak’s his evidence Stewards noted his explanation.

SWABS TAKEN: MR. WOODS – Post Race – George Kadniak

VET EXAMINATIONS: BLACK SCORPION

 

10.

MANLY HOTEL 5th GRADE 395M

Even start, MAMA NATURE SAID, FERNLEE STAR, COSMO WAZ and EVERTON BOY were all tightened for racing room through the first turn and lost ground. OUTBACK FLYER commenced to give ground leaving the back straight to finish a considerable distance from the remainder of the field.

 

The greyhound OUTBACK FLYER underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the near side wrist and was stood down for a period of 28 days.

SWABS TAKEN: MYSTIC KAHN – Post Race – Michael James

 

11.

GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND 5th GRADE 395M

SUPA SMOOTH OSTI and BOGAN BABE were best to begin.  Shortly after the start SOUTHERN FLOSS, SHAYLOR CLEDUS, TRAV’S MAGIC and SMASHNIAK CLASS all raced tight resulting in all greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Rounding the turn into the back straight SOUTHERN FLOSS shifted out which hampered the running of SMASHNIAK CLASS which was racing to its outside.

SWABS TAKEN: BOGAN BABE – Post Race – Patrick Lavis

 

12.

ASPLEY LEAGUES CLUB 5th GRADE 331M

Even start.  Leaving the back straight SHE’S CRANKING was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  NOAKI FLYER, LEDECKY and IONA MACHINE which were all trailing were checked as a consequence and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the front straight DEEJAY BURN and LEDECKY collided resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.

SWABS TAKEN: KENTUCKY KAHN – Post Race – Michael James

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

RACE 1 ESSENTIALLY PURE, Injured in running, near hind tor, 7 days

RACE 2 MAC VEE, Injured in running, chest muscle, 10 days

RACE 10 OUTBACK FLYER, Injured in running, near side wrist, 28 days

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

RACE 7 CINCINNATI JUICE, Marring, 1st offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial 331m all tracks

 

 

 

K. ADAMS

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS