BRISBANE GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

WEDNESDAY 24^th JANUARY 2018

Weather conditions: FINE

Track conditions: GOOD

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: K. ADAMS

Stewards: S. KEARNEY, R. JACKSON

Judge: L. SMYTHE

Lure Driver: J. BAUER

Starter: J. GATEHOUSE

Veterinarian: R. GEISEL

Swab Attendant: R. FREDRICK

SCRATCHINGS
1.	ALPHA RHEA, won maiden, Capalaba 20/1/1/8 ALPHA RA, Reported seasonal
2.	JOKER JOKER, reported injured, near side shoulder
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5.	TINY TIARA, reported injured, off side shoulder
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7.	KIA BE GOOD, reported injured, off side shoulder LOCKETY BRIN, reported injured, near side hip
8.	SIR TO YOU, reported injured, off side hip
9.	QUITE SINCERE, reported injured, off side front toe
10.	OLD MOON MADNESS, scratched Ipswich 23/1/18

LATE SCRATCHINGS
1	JAKEY BOY, Weight variation, 10 days
6	ANOTHER RED, Non arrival, 28 days, No penalty

REWEIGHS
8	BARRA TRIP, 32.7 – 33.8

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING
8	BARRA TRIP, Last start 22/10/2017, injury
9	QUITE SINCERE, Last start, 21/09/2017, injury

TRIALS

Nil

RACE REPORTS

ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND MAIDEN 2 395M

Even start with the exception of ROSDUE LIVE WIRE which was marginally slow to begin. Rounding the turn out of the back straight, KULU TURKEY shifted out and collided with RUBY HAZE resulting in that greyhound to be checked and lose ground. ROSDUE LIVE WIRE which was trailing, was severely checked as a result of the incident, and lost considerable ground.

SWABS TAKEN: KULU TURKEY – Pre Race – John Clarson, ALPHA PHOEBE – Post Race – Keith Donaldson, KULU TURKEY – Post Race – John Clarson

EXPAT LODGE BOARDING KENNELS MAIDEN FINAL (2) 395M

Even start with the exception of ROSDUE BARISTA which was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, HARA’S DAZZA was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. Leaving the first turn, HARA’S SKYLAH was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. In the back straight, KULU OZZIE improved onto the heels of HARA’S SKYLAH resulting in both greyhounds to be checked. Entering the front straight, ROSDUE BARISTA shifted out and collided with HARA’S SKYLAH resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.

The greyhound HARA’S SKYLAH underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

The greyhound HARA’S SKYLAH underwent a further post race veterinary examination and found to have suffered an injury to the off side hock and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

SWABS TAKEN: KULU OZZIE – Pre Race – John Clarson, KULU LIGHTNING – Pre Race – John Clarson, KULU OZZIE – Post Race – John Clarson, KULU LIGHTNING – Post Race – John Clarson, ALPHA VALENTINE – Post Race – Selena Zammit

VET EXAMINATIONS: HARA’S SKYLAH

3.	GLASSHOUSE GREYHOUND SPORTING CLUG NOVIE (2) 395M Even start with the exception of WONDERLAND which was marginally slow to begin. Through the first turn, KING DIESEL and ALFONSO were both tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. ALFONSO commenced to give ground in the back straight, to finish a considerable distance from the remainder of the field. For the majority of the front straight, KING DIESEL was held up for clear running. The greyhound ALFONSO underwent a post race veterinary examination and found to have suffered an injury to the stomach muscle and was stood down for a period of 14 days.
	SWABS TAKEN: FANTASTIC RUFF – Post Race – Scott Buckland
4.	THIRTY TALKS @ STUD 5^TH GRADE (1) 2 395M Even start with the exception of GLORIA’S CHOICE which was marginally slow to begin. Rounding the turn out of the back straight, STANKY LEG and CIA KAHN raced tight, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground. QUICK AND LIVELY raced wide rounding the turn into the front straight.
	SWABS TAKEN: PRATER’S RECRUIT – Post Race – Brodie Prater

GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND MIXED 4/5 2 395M

Even start. Through the first turn, TORNEY, SIMPLY MAGIC, GUDERA SPITFIRE and PRINCESS EMALYS were tightened for racing, checked and lost ground. PRINCESS EMALYS was severely checked and fell as a consequence, taking no further competitive part in the race. Rounding the turn out of the back straight, TORNEY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. In the front straight, TORNEY turned its head and marred the running of PINATA, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.

The greyhound PRINCESS EMALYS underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

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

Stewards advised trainer, Mr S Armstrong, that the greyhound TORNEY would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 1^st Offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards trial 395m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN: TRUTH PREVAILS – Post Race – Sandra Hunt

VET EXAMINATIONS: PRINCESS EMALYS, TORNEY

WITHCOTT HOTEL 5^TH GRADE FINAL 395M

Even start. Through the first turn, all greyhounds, with the exception of LOBCHA, were checked at varying degrees. Entering the back straight, GADSBY’S ROAD was tightened for racing room, and improved onto the heels of ON THE RIZE, resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground. SHOW BEKIM, which was trailing, was checked as a consequence and lost ground.

Stewards sought an explanation from Mr S Speeding, who handled the greyhound LOBCHA, as to the reason why the muzzle was off the greyhound as it returned to kennelling box. Mr Speeding reported that the muzzle broke at the completion of the race, when LOBCHA captured the lure, and with the safety of the greyhound in mind, he elected not to put the muzzle back on the greyhound once he retrieved it at the completion of the event.

SWABS TAKEN: LOBCHA – Post Race – Darren Russell

7.	BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY 5^TH GRADE 3 520M Even start, with the exception of MERLOT HAZE which was marginally slow to begin. Rounding the turn out of the front straight, WHIPPY MIDGET momentarily blundered and lost ground.
	SWABS TAKEN: DON’T SELL – Post Race – Sandra Hunt
8.	UBET- DOWNLOAD THE APP BEST 8 2 395M The start of Race 9 was delayed, when TUBBY TURNER proved difficult to box. TUBBY TURNER will be declared a hard to box dog in its near future events. Even start. Through the first turn, DODGY DANCER and TUBBY TURNER collided, resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground. STUEY shifted out in the back straight, which hampered the running of THUNDER FURY. Approaching the turn into the front straight, STUEY shifted out, which hampered the running of THUNDER FURLY. Entering the front straight, TUBBY TURNER and BARRA TRIP raced tight, resulting in BARRA TRIP and TUBBY TURNER to be checked and lose ground. The greyhound THUNDER FURY underwent a post race veterinary examination and found to have suffered an injury to the wrist and was stood down for a period of 42 days.
	SWABS TAKEN: STUEY – Post Race – Alex Green

TWITTER@BRISGREYS 5^TH GRADE (2) 395M

Even start. Through the first turn, SAY ABRACADABRA and GUDERA KITTYHAWK were tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. PINK COLLISION raced wide rounding the turn into the front straight.

SWABS TAKEN: SWIZZLESTICK – Post Race – Michael Geraghty

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UBET - THE NEW TAB 5PW 2 395M

Even start. Through the first turn, all Greyhounds, with the exception of LETHAL KID and VELOCITY ZARIN, were tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. Entering the back straight, BRAVE ULYSSES was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. In the back straight, NAMROD, MISS THICKSHAKE and BRAVE ULYSSES collided, resulting in all greyhounds to be checked and lose ground. Rounding the turn into the front straight, LARRIKAH LASS and MISS THICKSHAKE collide, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.

SWABS TAKEN: LETHAL KID – Post Race – Errol Suell

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

RACE 1 JAKEY BOY Weight variation $50

INJURIES:

RACE 3 ALFONSO, Injured in running, stomach muscles, 14 days

RACE 2 HARA’S SKYLAH, injured in running, off pin, 10 days

RACE 8 THUNDER FURY, injured in running, wrist, 42 days

ENDORSEMENTS:

RACE 5 TORNEY, Marring 1^st offence, 28 days+ Stewards Trial 395m all tracks.

K. ADAMS

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS