ALBION PARK

 

Thursday, 30th August, 2018

 

Conditions

Weather:           Fine

Track:               Good

 

Officials

Stewards:         A. Kitching (c), A. Spence, S. Kearney, K. Adams

Veterinarian:      R. Geisel

Swab Official:   A. Challen

Judge:              L. Smyth

Lure Driver:       C. Nilsson

Starter:             K. Downey

 

Race Reports

 

Race 1 – GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE – 520M

PETA GLEDHILL was best to begin.  Shortly after the start, SURGENIE was tightened for room and hampered. UNO UNO, SOUTHERN RIPPLE and HOOT all collided. Approaching the 1st turn, UNO UNO was tightened for room and hampered. BELLE OF SWORDS checked out across heels. RING HIM was tightened for room and checked. Through the turn into the back straight, SOUTHERN RIPPLE was tightened for room and hampered. Out of the back straight into the turn, SOUTHERN RIPPLE checked out across heels, HOOT was checked. BELLE OF SWORDS and RING HIM collided and were checked. Shortly after, SURGENIE was tightened for room and checked. 

 

Race 2 – UBET TAPPY MA5 (1) – 520M

 

ARDEN STREET was slow to begin.  Shortly after the start, RAQUEL’S MAGIC and TURN AND BURN were both tightened for room and checked.  NOOREE DESSA was tightened for room and hampered.  BLOZA contacted heels and was checked.  On entering the 1st turn, NOOREE DESSA, TURN AND BURN, WAHWAH TIGGY and RAQUEL’S MAGIC all collided and were checked.  On entering the back straight, RAQUEL’S MAGIC collided with TURN AND BURN and was checked. 

 

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

 

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

 

Race 3 – THIRTY TALKS @ STUD 5TH GRADE (1) – 520M

 

Shortly after the start, SNOWBALL OTTO and CAN’T POSSIBLY were both tightened for room and checked.  Approaching the 1st turn, PRINCESS EMILY was tightened for room and checked. FEMME FOLLE and SNOWBALL OTTO, which were trailing, were both checked. Through the turn into the back straight, PRINCESS EMILY contacted the heels of FEMME FOLLE and was checked. On entering the back straight, CAN’T POSSIBLY contacted the heels of SNOWBALL OTTO, both runners were hampered. Out of the back straight into the turn, FEMME FOLLE was tightened for room and checked. Through the turn into the front straight, SNOWBALL OTTO improved onto heels and was hampered. In the front straight, NEVER WALK ALONE checked out across heels. 

 

Race 4 – BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY 5TH GRADE (2) – 520M

 

BIG TURLS was best to begin. BLUE TEXADA began awkwardly. JEMMA’S MAGIC and KNOCK ME OVER bumped after the start. Approaching the 1st turn, WILDASH TOM was tightened for room and checked. SMOKIN’ ALICE, which was trailing, was checked. KULU TURKEY improved onto heels and shifted out wider on the track. WILDASH TOM shifted out, forcing BLUE TEXADA wide. Through the turn into the back straight, JEMMA’S MAGIC bumped BIG TURLS. KNOCK ME OVER was tightened for room and hampered. In the back straight, BLUE TEXADA raced wide.  Out of the back straight into the turn, BIG TURLS was tightened for room and hampered. Through the turn into the front straight, KNOCK ME OVER checked out across heels. On entering the front straight, KULU TURKEY collided with WILDASH TOM. 

 

The greyhound BLUE TEXADA underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off side pin and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

 

Stewards’ questioned the kennel representative, Mr A Dargusch, in regards to the performance of BLUE TEXADA.  Mr Dargusch expressed his disappointment in tonight’s performance and added that he had anticipated a better showing.  He added that as this being the greyhound’s first start over the 520m, that the greyhound was at a slight disadvantage, having only competed over the 395m at this venue. He further added, that the greyhound performs best when obtaining an early lead and the interference suffered to BLUE TEXADA in the first turn attributed to the greyhound’s performance. Stewards noted Mr Dargusch’s comments.

 

When questioned into the performance of BIG TURLS, Trainer D Turley explained that he was surprised in the performance and the unexpected speed shown from the start in tonight’s event. He added that by not competing at the venue in approximately 2 months, the greyhound was “freshened up”. Mr Turley further added that he will be looking to nominate in NSW in future and that he did not support the greyhound in tonight’s event. 

 

Race 5 – ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND MIXED 4/5TH GRADE – 520M

 

CHAMPAGNE SALLY was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, YEAH OKAY was tightened for room and checked. LIL MISS PINKY was tightened for room and hampered.  Approaching the 1st turn, CHAMPAGNE SALLY checked in across heels. Shortly after, CLASSY CASSIE and SONIC THUNDER collided, CLASSY CASSIE was checked. YEAH OKAY collided with CLASSY CASSIE, which then shifted out and collided with INDIAN GIVER.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Race 6 – EXPAT LODGE BOARDING KENNELS 5TH GRADE – 710M

 

DREAM BLASTER was best to begin. VISIGOTH was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, SWEET KARMAR sustained and injury and took no further competitive part in the event. VISIGOTH, which was trailing, was checked.  Through the turn into the back straight, BRITTANY TALKS checked out across heels and lost ground. Out of the back straight into the turn, DREAM BLASTER and VISIGOTH were both tightened for room and checked.

 

The greyhound SWEET KARMAR 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.

 

Race 7 - FABERGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE MIXED 3/4TH GRADE – 520M

DAZE LIKE THESE began awkwardly and lost ground. Shortly after the start, LOVE THE LOOK and KULU JASPER collided. Approaching the winning post, DEL REY was tightened for room and checked out across heels. Through the turn into the back straight, BRIGHT SATELLITE, LOVE THE LOOK and KULU JASPER all collided, LOVE THE LOOK and KULU JASPER were checked. On entering the back straight, ADHARA STEEL was tightened for room and hampered. Out of the back straight into the turn, both KULU JASPER and DAZE LIKE THESE were tightened for room and checked. 

 

Race 8 – GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM BEST 8 – 520M

 

CODRINGTON KID was best to begin. Shortly after the start, WISE MISTY checked in across heels. SMART MARLOW checked out across heels. Approaching the 1st turn, BUBBLE GUPPY was tightened for room and hampered. DAHOMEY WINDSONG was tightened for room and checked. Through the turn into the back straight, WISE MISTY collided with BUBBLE GUPPY. Out of the back straight into the turn, BUBBLE GUPPY contacted the heels of NEEKY’S WAY. Through the turn into the front straight, SNUG collided with CODRINGTON KID. CODRINGTON KID checked out across heels. On entering the front straight, CODRINGTON KID collided with WISE MISTY. Shortly after, SMART MARLOW collided with NEEKY’S WAY.  Over the concluding stages of the race, SMART MARLOW and BUBBLE GUPPY bumped. 

 

Race 9 – TWITTER @ BRISGREYS 5TH GRADE (3) – 520M

 

CASH POINT was slow to begin. Approaching the winning post, POLLYS MAID was tightened for room and hampered. Approaching the 1st turn, both MAGIC HORNET and POLLYS MAID were tightened for room and hampered. On entering the 1st turn, both MAGIC HORNET and POLLYS MAID were tightened for room and checked. Through the turn into the back straight, POLLYS MAID and IZY GOLD collided and were severely checked. Through the turn into the front straight, MAGIC HORNET and EMMA’S MAGIC bumped. On entering the front straight, BROTHER DESY and REGAL EMERALD bumped. 

 

Race 10 – UBET – DOWNLOAD THE APP MA5 (2) – 520M

 

PENDITA was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, TINY TIARA checked out across heels. Approaching the 1st turn, BRIGHTEST STAR was tightened for room and hampered. Through the turn into the back straight, AZARIAH and CASH FUND were both tightened for room and checked, DUSTY’S CHANCE was checked. Out of the back straight into the turn, DOLLAR AND CENT checked out across heels and collided with DUSTY’S CHANCE.

Summary

Scratchings

Race 7 GO LASSIE GO, chest injury, 10 days.

 

Post-Race Swabs:

All Winners

 

Injuries:

Race 4 BLUE TEXADA, off pin, 7 days.

Race 6 SWEET KARMAR, off hind back muscle, 28 days.

 

 

A. KITCHING

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS