BRISBANE GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

MONDAY 3rd JULY 2017

 

Weather conditions:      FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: P. WEST

Stewards:         A. SPENCE, S. KEARNEY, R. JACKSON

Judge:              L. SMYTHE

Lure Driver:       J. BAUER

 

Starter:             C. SCRIVENS

 

Veterinary Surgeon: DR. R. GEISEL

 

Swab Attendant: A. CHALLEN

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

 

2.

 

3.

SQUARE BARE, Won Capalaba 01/07/2017

PEPPER BEACH, Injured Ipswich 01/07/2017

4.

 

5.

 

6.

ALPHA CHAOS, Reported injured, off side hind leg

7.

 

8.

 

9.

LITTLE LUCY, Injured Ipswich 01/07/2017

RAPID EXPLOSION, Reported injured, off side wrist

COUNTY COIN, Reported injured, off side shoulder

10.

 

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

6

EDGE OF FOREVER, Weight Variation, 31.6 – 33.0, 10 days + $50 (Christopher Riordon)

 

REWEIGHS

1

Nil

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

1

HABITUAL, Last start 19/02/2017, injury

 

TRIALS

Stewards Trial 1 – 520m

The greyhound WHO IT IS performed a satisfactory stewards’ trial over the distance of 520m in a time of 30.42 and is now cleared all tracks except Brisbane until after 12 July 2017.

 

The greyhound ALPHA NEMESIS performed a satisfactory stewards’ trial over the distance of 520m in a time of 31.15 and is now cleared all tracks.

 

The greyhound HOOTALUNA performed a satisfactory stewards’ trial over the distance of 520m in a time of 30.90 and is now cleared all tracks.

 

Stewards Trial 2 – 395m

The greyhound SUSHI COWBOY failed a stewards’ trial over the distance of 395m.

 

RACE REPORTS

 

1.

THIRTY TALKS @ STUD MAIDEN HEAT 1 520M

TIARA GLOW, PHANTOM HOUDINI and FROSTY BEJAY were slow to begin.  At the start TIARA GLOW and FROTSY BEJAY collided.  In the front straight OPAL DUDE checked off heels.  In the 1st turn OPAL DUDE shifted out causing tightening to VIKING VIXEN, FROSTY BEJAY, SCINTILLATIN SAL and PHANTON HOUDINI and all greyhounds were severely inconvenienced.  As a result, FROSTY BEJAY fell and took on further competitive part in the event and SCINTILLATIN SAL lost significant ground.  OPAL DUDE lost ground in the back straight and took no further competitive part in the event.

 

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

 

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

 

The greyhound OPAL DUDE underwent a post-race veterinary examination, was found to have suffered an injury to the off side pin, and was stood down for a period of 21 days.

SWABS TAKEN: HABITUAL – Post-race – Peter Wilson

VET EXAMINATIONS: FROSTY BEJAY, SCINTILLATIN SAL

 

2.

TWITTER @ BRISGREYS MAIDEN HEAT 2 520M

FLYING COMET began well.  MARETTO and ARELEM DUDE were tightened in the front straight.  Passing the winning post on the 1st occasion MARETTO, SIMMSY’S NINERON and ARELEM DUDE were all checked and momentarily hampered.  Leaving the 1st turn SIMMSY’S NINERON was tightened and lost ground.  Entering the back straight MARETTO improved onto the heels of ARELEM DUDE and both greyhounds were checked.  Leaving the back straight ARELEM DUDE and MARETTO raced tight and unbalanced for some distance causing MARETTO to fall and take no further competitive part in the event.  ARELEM DUDE lost significant ground as a result.

 

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

 

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

SWABS TAKEN:  NEWS STORY – Post-race – Sandra Hunt

VET EXAMINATIONS: MARETTO, ARELEM DUDE

3.

ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND NOVICE 520M

BUNDY BUCKS and DANCE OF LOVE were best to begin while ELOISE and FIRED UP AGAIN were slowly away.  Shortly after the start MR. BELVEDERE was tightened and momentarily hampered.  In the front straight DANCE OF LOVE shifted in tightening ROCKIN’ ALL OVER and BUNDY BUCKS and both these greyhounds were hampered.  Approaching the 1st turn ELOISE and ROCKIN’ ALL OVER were tightened and lost ground.  In the top turn ROCKIN’ ALL OVER checked off heels.

SWABS TAKEN: DANCE OF LOVE – Post-race – Lesley Green

4.

GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND 0 – 3 WINS 600M

SKY BOND and APACHE BROOK were best to begin while PORT LISA was slowly away.  Shortly after the start DUDE PERFECT and LONELY GIRL were hampered.  Leaving the 1st turn SORRENTO and FIRST FIRE collided.  Entering the top turn SKY BOND was checked and momentarily hampered.

 

SWABS TAKEN: APACHE BROOK – Post-race – Scott Gould

5.

CLINT’S CARAVAN WAREHOUSE 4/5th GRADE 600M

STILL COUNTING was slow to begin.  In the 1st turn GUNNA WINK was tightened and momentarily hampered.  Entering the bottom turn GUNNA WINK, ALPHA HECTOR and HURRICANE CHANCE all raced tight and bumped.  Shortly after, GUNNA WINK checked off heels and lost ground.

 

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

SWABS TAKEN: ILLUSIONARY – Post-race – Brett Hastie

VET EXAMINATIONS:  GUNNA WINK

 

6.

SKY RACING 5th GRADE HEAT 1 520M

HARBOUR DRIVE was best to begin while PAW DIDEMIS was slow.  At the start BOGAN DANCER was tightened and lost ground.  In the front straight BOGAN DANCER and SPRING CREEK MAX collided and lost ground.  Approaching the 1st turn SPRING CREEK MAX checked off heels and BOGAN DANCER that was following was inconvenienced.  In the top turn BOGAN DANCER checked off heels and lost ground.  In the top turn SPRING CREEK MAX lost ground and took no further competitive part in the event.

 

The greyhound SPRING CREEK MAX underwent a post-race veterinary examination, was found to have suffered an injury to the off side hock, and was stood down for a period of 60 days.

 

SWABS TAKEN: IMA PACEMAN – Post-race – Neil Catchpole

7.

BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY 5th GRADE HEAT 2 520M

WATCH OUT RENALD and WAY BEFORE YOU were best to begin while SPOOKIE ASSASSIN and SPRING TIME GIRL were slow.  In the front straight WAY BEFORE YOU was tightened and lost ground.  At the same time VENOM STRIKES was also inconvenienced and lost ground.  In the 1st turn SPRING TIME GIRL and WAY BEFORE YOU collided.  Approaching the top turn STUBBORN STATE was inconvenienced and momentarily hampered.  Entering the home straight WATCH OUT RENALD, WAY BEFORE YOU and SPRING TIME GIRL collided and became unbalanced.

 

SWABS TAKEN:  BIG BAD BOB – Post-race – George Clegg

8.

BRISGREYS.COM 5th GRADE HEAT 3 520M

REFUND REQUIRED began well.  Approaching the 1st turn general tightening resulted in interference to all runners, caused REFUND REQUIRED to fall and take no further competitive part in the event.  BINTANG LAURIE and GEORGIA also lost significant ground due to this incident.  Approaching the top turn NEED TO TRAVEL checked off heels.  Over the concluding stages GEORGIA and SPANISH HARBOUR collided heavily.

 

The greyhound PRECIOUS TO ME underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

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

 

SWABS TAKEN: RANGER DANGER – Post-race – George Clegg

VET EXAMINATIONS: PRECIOUS TO ME, REFUND REQUIRED

9.

UBET – THE NEW TAB 4/5th GRADE 395M

RAMBLIN’ ROSE was best to begin. In the first turn CUZZY BROMAC, KLOEIS PRIDE, MASTER CORSAIR and ADHARA STEEL were tightened and became unbalanced. As a result, MASTER CORSAIR shifted out, colliding with SPRINFIELD BOY and both greyhounds lost ground. Entering the back straight KLOEIS PRIDE checked off heels.

 

 

The greyhound SPRINGFIELD BOY underwent a post-race veterinary examination, was found to have suffered an injury to the off side pin, and was stood down for a period of 7 days.  Trainer Mr. M. Boody was questioned in regards to the greyhound’s performance and in particular to its history of sustaining injuries at this track.  Mr. Boody advised that this particular greyhound experienced trouble remaining physically sound. Mr. Boody added that he always trialled the greyhound to his satisfaction prior to nominating for an event.  Stewards advised that Rule 71 (2) would be applied in this instance, requiring a veterinary clearance be provided for SPRINGFIELD BOY prior to the greyhound being further eligible to nominate for an event.

 

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

10.

FB.COM/.BRISGREYS.COM 5th GRADE 395M

The start of this event was delayed as HAVANA BLACK proved difficult to box.  This greyhound was subsequently declared ‘hard to box’.

 

HAVANA BLACK was slow to begin.  In the back straight ELEGANT STRIDER lost ground in clear running and took no further competitive part in the event.  DORREGO that was following was severely inconvenienced as a result and lost significant ground.

 

The greyhound ELEGANT STRIDER underwent a post-race veterinary examination, was found to have suffered an injury to the off hind back muscle, and was stood down for a period of 28 days.

 

SWABS TAKEN: DARK DEFENDER – Pre-race – Michael Boody

                             FORTUNE FADED – Post-race – Lesley Green

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

RACE 6 EDGE OF FOREVER, Weight Variation, 31.6 – 33.0, 10 days + $50 (Christopher Riordon)

 

INJURIES:

A/T SUSHI COWBOY, Injured in running, off hind toe, 10 days

RACE 1 OPAL DUDE, Injured in running, off side pin, 21 days

RACE 6 SPRING CREEK MAX, Injured in running, off side hock, 60 days

RACE 9 SPRINGFIELD BOY, Injured in running, off side pin, 7 days

RACE 10 ELEGANT STRIDER, Injured in running, off hind back muscle, 28 days

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

RACE 9 SPRINGFIELD BOY, Unsatisfactory Performance, must provide a veterinary certificate prior to nominating

 

 

 

P. WEST

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS