BRISBANE GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

SUNDAY 12th AUGUST 2018

 

Weather conditions:      FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: S. KEARNEY

Stewards: T. NORTH, J. PHILPS

Judge: L. SMYTH

Lure Driver: C. NILSSON

 

Starter: J. GATEHOUSE

 

Veterinarian: C. WELCH

 

Swab Attendant: R. FEDRICK

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

 

2.

FULL IMPACT, Reported injured, near side shoulder/wrist

3.

 

4.

FASHION FLIRT, Reported injured, near side shoulder

5.

 

6.

NANNY WHO, Won Novice 8/8/18

ROCK THE ROAD, Reported injured, off side back muscle

7.

MR. APOLLO, Raced 11/8/18 (24 hour period)

 

8.

REGAL TRAV, Reported injured, near side back foot – webbing.

9.

 

10.

NITRO BEACH, Reported injured, off side front toe

11.

 

12.

 

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

2

SWEET KAOS, Stewards’ permission, transport difficulties, no penalty

6

MISTER MORK, Stewards’ permission, transport difficulties, no penalty

 

REWEIGHS

1

TOP TACTIC 34.8 – 33.5

3

ONE WHISPER, 26.6 – 27.9

7

ACTUALIZE, 31.2 – 32.4

8

ROYAL PRIZE, 33.2 – 32.2

 

TRIALS

Nil

 

RACE REPORTS

 

1.

UBET TAPPY MAIDEN (1) – 331M

 

OUTBACK SHADOW was best to begin, TUTA BRYAN was marginally slow.  In the back straight, OUTBACK SHADOW was tightened for racing room, checked off heels and lost significant ground. ORANGE OAK ROAD, which was trailing, was inconvenienced and lost significant ground.  Leaving the turn out of the back straight, ORANGE OAK ROAD improved onto the heels of OUTBACK SHADOW, causing both greyhounds to lose momentum.  TUTA BRYAN raced wide through the turn into the front straight, and remained wide for the remainder of the race.  TOP TACTIC shifted in and bumped with TIGHT CIRCLE prior to the finish.

 

The greyhound OUTBACK SHADOW underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off hind foot and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

 

The greyhound ORANGE OAK ROAD underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off hind back muscle and was stood down for a period of 28 days.

 

SWABS TAKEN:  WRITTEN IN RED

VET EXAMINATIONS: OUTBACK SHADOW, ORANGE OAK ROAD

 

2.

ASPLEY LEAGUES CLUB MAIDEN (2) – 331M

 

SO CRAZY was best to begin.  ELUSIVE FANCY was marginally slow.  Shortly after the start, TRAV WHO commenced to yield ground and took no further competitive part in the race thereafter.  Midway down the back straight, PIRATA and FANTA POP collided, causing both greyhounds to become unbalanced and to lose ground.

 

The greyhound TRAV WHO underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the chest muscle and was stood down for a period of 14 days.

 

SWABS TAKEN:  SO CRAZY

VET EXAMINATIONS: TRAV WHO

 

3.

GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN (3) – 331M

 

MAGIC SUMMER began awkwardly and was marginally slow to begin as a result.

SHEZ NIKITA was best to begin, MAGIC SUMMER, MEERKAT WARRIOR and SUNBURNT ROAD were all marginally slow.  In the back straight, GOLD GRACE was tightened for racing room, checked off heels and lost ground.  At the same time, TUTA SINGLE ONE improved onto the rear of GOLD GRACE, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn out of the back straight, TUTA SINGLE ONE improved onto the rear of SUNBURNT ROAD, checked and lost significant ground.  At the same time, MEERKAT WARRIOR shifted in, which tightened the racing room of MAGIC SUMMER, which lost momentum.  Leaving the turn out of the back straight, MEERKAT WARRIOR improved onto the heels of FABULOUS DIVA, causing FABULOUS DIVA to become unbalanced and to lose ground. GOLD GRACE was inconvenienced as a result and shifted wide.  Shortly after MAGIC SUMMER was also inconvenienced, checked off heels and lost ground. 

 

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

 

SWABS TAKEN: ONE WHISPER

VET EXAMINATIONS: MAGIC SUMMER

4.

BRAD’S BUCKS MAIDEN FINAL – 331M

 

TUTA SHERRY and DEVIL FISH were both marginally slow to begin.  In the back straight, BRIDGET BENZ was tightened for racing room, checked off heels and lost considerable ground as a result.  Shortly after, TUTA SHERRY collided into the rear of DEVIL FISH, became severely unbalanced and lost significant ground.

 

SWABS TAKEN: KEY FACTOR

VET EXAMINATIONS:

 

5.

THIRTY TALKS @ STUD NOVICE (1) – 331M

 

MOSCOW MULE was best to begin, WHO’S HOPE was slow.  Approaching the turn out of the back straight, WHO’S HOPE was tightened for racing room and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the front straight, WHO’S HOPE checked off heels, shifted out and became unbalanced.  In the front straight, WHO’S HOPE shifted out off heels.

 

SWABS TAKEN: ROUGH ODDS

VET EXAMINATIONS:  

 

6.

TWITTER @ BRISGREYS NOVICE (2) – 331M

 

TOP SCORE and POONYAHRA were both best to begin, CLEO NOT CHLOE was marginally slow.  Approaching the turn out of the back straight, TEJAY’S MAGIC was tightened for racing room and lost momentum.  WILD CONNECTION, which was trailing, checked into the rear of TEJAY’S MAGIC and lost ground as a result.

 

SWABS TAKEN: POONYAHRA

VET EXAMINATIONS:

 

7.

WITHCOTT HOTEL 5TH GRADE (1) – 331M

 

VAQUERO was marginally slow to begin.  Approaching the turn out of the back straight, BROKE EVEN improved onto the rear of WHITE OX and lost ground.  VAQUERO shifted out and raced wide in the front straight. 

 

The greyhound BROKE EVEN underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the near hind foot – toe and was stood down for a period of 14 days.

 

The greyhound ISLA’S IVY underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off hind toe and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

 

SWABS TAKEN:  SHADOW COURT

VET EXAMINATIONS:  ISLA’S IVY, BROKE EVEN, ISLA’S IVY

8.

EXPAT LODGE BOARDING KENNELS BEST 8 – 331M

 

PEBBLE BAY was best to begin, BLACK PAWS and LID PINGER were both marginally slow.  Shortly after the start, LID PINGER checked off heels and lost ground.  Approaching the turn out of the back straight, PEBBLE BAY was tightened for racing room, checked off heels and lost ground.  LID PINGER, which was trailing, collided heavily into PEBBLE BAY, causing both greyhounds to lose ground.  BLACK PAWS and EVIE’S ANGEL raced tight and bumped on numerous occasions over the concluding stages of the race. 

 

SWABS TAKEN: REGAL BILL

VET EXAMINATIONS: Nil

 

9.

BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPY MA5 – 331M

 

ONYA BENZ and WESTMEAD DAFFIE were both best to begin, DREAM YOUR DREAM was marginally slow.  Leaving the 1st turn, SPANISH HARBOUR was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn out of the back straight, CLASSIE CHURCHIE was tightened for racing room and lost momentum.  Approaching the turn into the front straight, WESTMEAD DAFFIE was impeded, shifted out and raced wide through the turn into the front straight. 

 

SWABS TAKEN: ONJA BENZ

VET EXAMINATIONS: Nil

 

10.

BRISGREY.COM MIXED 4/5TH GRADE – 395M

 

WILDASH TOM, BLUE GEE TEE and SPRITELY BILL were all marginally slow to begin.  In the 1st turn, WILDASH TOM was tightened for racing room and lost momentum.  Shortly after, WILDASH TOM and BLUE GEE TEE raced tight and checked, causing both greyhounds to lose ground.  WILDASH TOM raced wide through the turn into the front straight, and continued to race wide for the remainder of the race. 

 

Stewards’ spoke to licensed trainer, Mr R Greensill in regards to the performance of the greyhound WILDASH TOM.  Mr Greensill stated that the greyhound was having its 1st start over the distance at the track tonight, and he was disappointed in its performance.  He further stated that the greyhound prefers to jump from wider boxes and being drawn in the inner box tonight was to its detriment.

 

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

 

SWABS TAKEN: RED VEE

VET EXAMINATIONS: WILDASH TOM

 

11.

FABERGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE MIXED 3/4TH GRADE – 331M

 

ELLY BYE BYE was best to begin, ELEGANT DUK and ABELE were both marginally slow.  Leaving the turn out of the back straight, HA HA CLASSY was momentarily impeded and lost momentum. Shortly after, ELEGANT DUK checked off heels, became unbalanced and lost ground. 

SWABS TAKEN: ELLY BYE BYE

VET EXAMINATIONS:  Nil

 

12.

THE MANLY HOTEL 5TH GRADE (2) 4- 331M

 

SPUDTASTIC was marginally slow to begin.  Leaving the turn into the back straight, GOLDEN ROMANCE was tightened for racing room and lost significant ground as a consequence. Shortly after, SATIN LUSTRE and WAIKARIE SYLVIE were also tightened for racing room and lost ground.  WONDERLAND raced wide through the turn into the front straight.

 

SWABS TAKEN: FABTHOR

VET EXAMINATIONS: Nil

 

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

RACE 1 OUTBACK SHADOW, Injured in running, off hind toe, 7 days.

RACE 1 ORANGE OAK ROAD, Injured in running, off hind back muscle, 28 days.

RACE 2 TRAV WHO, Injured in running, chest muscle, 14 days.

RACE 7 BROKE EVEN, Injured in running, near hind foot, 14 days,

RACE 7 ISLA’S IVY, Injured in running, off hind toe, 7 days.

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

Nil

 

 

S. KEARNEY

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS