BRISBANE GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

WEDNESDAY 1st MARCH 2017

 

Weather conditions:      FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: P. WEST

Stewards:         D. BROXHAM, A. CARTER

Judge:              L. SMYTHE

Lure Driver:       J. BAUER

 

Starter:             M. JOHNSON

 

Veterinary Surgeon: DR. R. GEISEL

 

Swab Attendant: A. CHALLEN

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

 

2.

SMASHNAIK CROWN, Reported injured, near hind back muscle

3.

ROCK ON MOE, Won Brisbane 26/02/2017

MADRE, Reported injured, off side hip support

4.

DORREGO, Won Grafton 27/02/2017

FROSTY BEJAY, Reported injured, near side pin

5.

SAMURAI PIZZACAT, Reported injured, near side dew claw

 

6.

 

7.

MACARENA MISS, Reported injured, off side hock

8.

 

9.

TOOKA HALF, Reported injured, near side pin

10.

 

11.

 

12.

NO NONSENSE, Reported injured, off hind toe

STORMAGEDDON, Reported injured, off hind leg

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

1

Nil

 

REWEIGHS

8

NEEDY AND GREEDY, 31.1 – 29.7

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

1

STATUE BRO, Last start 12/10/2016, injury

 

TRIALS

Nil

 

RACE REPORTS

1.

GLASSHOUSE GREYHOUND SPORTING CLUB MAIDEN HEAT 1 395M

DEL REY was best to begin while THIS IS LEGIT was slowly away.  In the 1st turn STATUE BRO was tightened and lost ground and as a result SATAN’S GIFT and THIS IS LEGIT which were following were inconvenienced as well as EBONNIE which was severely checked and took no further competitive part in the event.

 

The greyhound EBONNIE underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the off side shoulder and was stood down for a period of 3 weeks.

SWABS TAKEN:  DEL REY – Post-race – Tom Tzouvelis

2.

ZILLMERE SPORTS CLUB MAIDEN HEAT 2 395M

EMBER FLARE and PREMIER FRED were best to begin while MYONE ROSE was slowly away.  Entering the back straight RED JUMPER checked off heels and collided with TIARA GLOW and FREE SPIRIT causing FREE SPIRIT to be hampered and TIARA GLOW and RED JUMPER to lose ground.  In the back straight MAD GIRL and EMBER FLARE collided and MAD GIRL lost significant ground.  Approaching the top turn IKE SANNETTE checked off heels.  In the top turn IKE SANNETTE lost ground in clear running.  RED JUMPER was wide in the top turn.  Entering the home straight FREE SPIRIT checked off heels.

 

The greyhound IKE SANNETTE underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.  Stewards advised trainer Mr. N Goodwin that the greyhound would be charged under Rule 69 (A) Failing to Pursue, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 395m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN:  PREMIER FRED – Post-race – Travis Elson

VET EXAMINATIONS: IKE SANNETTE

3.

GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN HEAT 3 395M

KULU DOT COM began awkwardly while ADHARA GOLD was slowly away.  Shortly after the start SMART SHIRL and GALWAY BLUEBIRD collided and were unbalanced.  Entering the back straight BLACK KOALA was hampered as REGAL HOPE shifted out.  REALISTIC was wide in the top turn.  In the home straight REALISTIC and ADHARA GOLD raced tight and bumped.

 

The greyhound KULU DOT COM underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: REGAL HOPE – Post-race – William Elson

VET EXAMINATIONS: KULU DOT COM

4.

GLEN GALLON @ STUD MAIDEN FINAL 395M

CREAM WHISK was best to begin.  Shortly after the start REGAL CYNDIE was tightened.  In the 1st turn JESS ROSE HI was tightened and lose ground.  As JESS ROSE HI lost ground REGAL CYNDIE and JUST FROSTY who were following were hampered.  Approaching the top turn IRON MONARCH checked off heels and collided with BLUE DOT causing this greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event.

 

The greyhound BLUE DOT underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: CREAM WHISK – Post-race –  Sidney Goodwin

VET EXAMIMATIONS: BLUE DOT

 

 

5.

CLINT’S CARAVAN WAREHOUSE NOVICE 395M

Even start.  Shortly after the start ADHARA STEEL collided with SMASHNIAK ROCKS causing this greyhound to shift out and bump with KULU JASPER.  In the 1st turn KULU SPARROW and PRINCESS LIGHT were tightened, became unbalanced and lost ground.  Shortly after, KULU JASPER checked off heels.  Leaving the 1st turn KULU SPARROW and PRINCESS LIGHT collided causing KULU SPARROW to lose ground.  Entering the back straight SMASHNIAK ROCKS checked off heels and lost ground.  In the top turn ELLIE’S LAST was tightened and lost ground.

SWABS TAKEN: ADHARA STEEL – Post-race – Jeff Crawford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

BRISGREYS.COM 4/5th GRADE 395M

Even start.  Shortly after the start TRAV’S GIFT and GRAND ROSIE bumped and were unbalanced.  In the 1st turn GRAND ROSIE, MASTER CORSAIR, CLASSIC TERRA, HYDROGEN, WESTERN HONEY and IRONBAR JILL were all tightened and became unbalanced.  As a result, WESTERN HONEY was severely checked and lost ground.  Entering the back straight IRONBAR JILL was tightened.  GRAND ROSIE was wide in the back and home straights.

 

The greyhound IRONBAR JILL underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.  When questioned on the performance of this greyhound trainer Mr. A. Sommerfield stated that typically the greyhound doesn’t perform well from odd numbered boxes as it prefers to spend less time in the starting boxes.  Mr. Sommerfield stated that he did not support the greyhound on this occasion. Stewards noted the trainer’s comments.

 

The greyhound GRAND ROSIE underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound WESTERN HONEY underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: TRAV’S GIFT – Post-race – Travis Elson

VET EXAMINATIONS: IRONBAR JILL, GRAND ROSIE, WESTERN HONEY

 

7.

SKY RACING 3rd GRADE 395M

Even start.  CUZZY BROMAC, MINNIE’S HOPE and FABULOUS ABBY were all tightened shortly after the start.  These 3 greyhounds all bumped and were unbalanced in the 1st turn.  In the back straight GOOD ODDS KATE was hampered as CUZZY BROMAC shifted out.

SWABS TAKEN:  PLUM JAM – Post-race – Ned Snow

8.

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK @ BRISGREYS 1/2nd GRADE 395M

WAZZA KING and NEEDY AND GREEDY were best to begin.  In the 1st turn NEEDY AND GREEDY and FABULOUS WALL were checked and CRAZY VIXON which was following was hampered.  Entering the back straight MAHAILIA improved onto the heels of DAYSEAS ASTRA and both greyhounds lost ground as a result.  In the back straight FABULOUS WALL improved onto the heels of NEEDY AND GREEDY and both greyhounds were severely checked.  Leaving the back straight DAYSEAS ASTRA was tightened.  Entering the home straight MAHAILIA checked off heels.

 

The greyhound NEEDY AND GREEDY underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound FABULOUS WALL underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: NAHAILIA – Post-race – Frank Hancock

VET EXAMINATIONS: NEEDY AND GREEDY, FABULOUS WALL

 

9.

SULZANTI @ STUD 5th GRADE 395M

DUSTY’S CHANCE, TRISHA NOLAN and SOLO DANCER were best to begin.  In the 1st turn FERNLEE STAR was tightened.  Entering the back straight DUSTY’S CHANCE and BLANCHETT were tightened and lost ground.  Entering the home straight LUCKMAN and DUSTY’S CHANCE collided and were unbalanced.

SWABS TAKEN: TRISHA NOLAN – Post-race – Tom Tzouvelis

 

10.

MANLY HOTEL 5th GRADE 395M

TOLL EVASION was best to begin while BENNE FORTUNA was slow.  Shortly after the start HARA’S JESSICA and ELL’S ALL CLASS were tightened.  In the 1st turn BENNE FORTUNA checked off heels and collided with ELL’S ALL CLASS.  Entering the back straight FEARLESS DANCER and BLACK SCORPION collided.  Entering the top turn HARA’S JESSICA shifted out and hampered BLACK SCORPION.

SWABS TAKEN: TOLL EVASION – Post-race – Tom Tzouvelis

 

11.

BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY 5th GRADE 395M

DRAGON DANCER and FEARSOME MISS were best to begin.  In the 1st turn BELLA LEE was tightened and lost ground.  Shortly after, DRAGON DANCER and GALLANT EXPLORER came together and lost ground.  MIDNIGHT HUNTER was wide in the back straight.

 

The greyhound COWBOY a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the off side wrist and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

SWABS TAKEN: FEARSOME MISS – Post-race – Tom Tzouvelis

 

12.

GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND 5th GRADE 395M

RUN KAY RUN was best to begin.  In the 1st turn SOUTHERN FLOSS was tightened and lost ground.  Entering the back straight JIGGLE SPLAT was tightened and lost ground.  FLASHING FERGO which was following was hampered.

 

The ‘all clear’ for this race was delayed due to a malfunction with the semaphore board which caused the incorrect numbers to be displayed. Once this issue was rectified and stewards had examined the photo finish the ‘all clear’ was declared.

 

The greyhound JIGGLE SPLAT underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the off side pin and was stood down for a period of 14 days.

SWABS TAKEN: RUN KAY RUN – Post-race – Troy Okamura

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

RACE 1 EBONNIE, Injured in running, off side shoulder, 3 weeks

RACE 11 COWBOY, Injured in running, off side wrist, 10 days

RACE 12 JIGGLE SPLAT, Injured in running, off side pin, 14 days

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

RACE 2 IKE SANNETTE, Failing to Pursue, 1st offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial 395m all tracks

 

 

 

P. WEST

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS