ALBION PARK MONDAY
Monday 26th November 2018
Conditions
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Officials
Stewards: K.
Adams (Chairman), A. Kitching, A. Bourke
Veterinarian: Dr
B. Geisel
Swab Official: A.
Challen
Judge: J.
Lewis
Lure Driver: D.
Roberts
Starter: C.
Serivens
Race Reports
Race 1 – UBET TAPPY |
GRADE M5 | 395 M
Approaching
the turn into the back straight SMASHNIAK BATMAN was tightened for racing room
checked and fell as a consequence taking no further part in the race. CORY”S
DIAMOND, ARFA SHOW OFF and ODESSA were checked from this incident and lost
ground. At the same time SHOW BEKIM commenced to give ground to finish a
considerable distance from the remainder of the field.
Race 2 – MARBURG HOTEL
| GRADE 5 | 395 M
Shortly
after start and MISS THICKSHAKE was tightened for racing room checked and lost
ground. Through the first turn FARMOR IN TIME was tightened for racing room
checked and lost ground. Approaching the turn into the back straight POWER
SERVICE and MAGIC PASS collided which resulted in both greyhounds to be checked
and to lose ground, UNIQUE SPIRIT and MISS THICKSHAKE which we trailing were checked
as a consequence. Rounding the turn out of the back straight POWER SERVICE and
MAGIC PASS collide.
Race 3 – GARRARD’S HORSE
AND HOUND | GRADE R/W | 600M
Rounding
the turn into the front straight RED HOT SPUR improved onto the heels of DRAGON
SPIN resulting in that Greyhound to be checked and lose ground. Approaching the
turn into the back straight RED HOT SPUR and DRAGON SPIN collide. Entering the
back straight DRAGON SPIN was tightened for racing room, checked and lost
ground. Leaving the back straight COOKIE YAP retired from the race.
Race 4 – THIRTY TALKS @
STUD | GRADE R/W | 600 M
Approaching
the turn into the front straight on the first occasion SORRENTO checked across
heels and lost ground. Rounding the turn into the back straight SURGENIE was
tightened for racing room and checked and lost ground.
SAY
GOOD DAY underwent a post-race vet examination which failed to reveal any
obvious abnormalities when questioned over the performance trainer G. Keep
expressed his disappointment in the greyhound’s effort and advised Stewards the
greyhound would be retired.
Race 5 – ASPLEY LEAGUES
CLUB | GRADE 4/5 | 395 M
LET’S
GO FABIO was best to begin. Through the first turn EBONY SANDS and TICKET TO
PARIS bump. Approaching the turn out of the back straight INDIAN GIVER was
tightened for racing room checked and lost ground.
TICKET
TO PARIS underwent a vet examination post-race and failed to reveal obvious
abnormalities when questioned over the performance the trainer MR T. Brett
stated that he was disappointment with the greyhounds performance in tonight’s
event and stated that it races best when it leads and after receiving minor interference
on the first turn it was a view that it contributed to the overall performance.
He stated that TICKET TO PARIS raced successfully in the Northern NSW region of
recent times however upon return to Queensland he has been disappointed with
its previous two starts, he said it will be his intention not to start the
greyhound and till he is completely satisfied it will race up to the required
standards. T. Brett was instructed to inform Stewards of anything that may come
a miss with the greyhound in the upcoming days.
Race 6 – EXPAT LODGE
BOARDING KENNELS | GRADE 5 | 520 M
PRATER’S
ACE failed to muster speed in early stages of the race. Leaving the back
straight KALANI KARL improved onto the heels off BLACKHEART BELLA and was
checked as a consequence, FARMOR AT LAST which was racing to its outside was
checked, resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.
Race 7 – BO PHOTOGRAPHY
| GRADE 4/5 | 520 M
MANDELLA
CLOUD was slow to begin. Rounding the turn out of the front straight DOUBLE
SPUR, BRIGHT SATELLITE and MANDELLA CLOUD were tightened for racing room and
lost ground. Approaching the turn into the front straight DOUBLE SPUR improved
into the heels of TOO GOOD JOOG resulting in both Greyhounds losing ground.
In the front straight MANDELLA CLOUD failed
to chase the lure with due commitment. MANDELLA CLOUD underwent a post race
Veterinary examination which revealed it to have injured it’s offside hip. The
greyhound was stood down under Rule 69B and was stood down from racing for a
period of 10 days and must complete a satisfactory trial prior to racing.
Race 8 – GREYHOUND
ADOPTION PROGRM | GRADE 5 | 520 M
Leaving
the front straight MISTER BELUCHI shifted out and checked the running off
TRIPLE CROWN FOX resulting in that greyhound to lose ground. Rounding the turn
out of the front straight MISTER BELUCHI improved onto the heels off BARBARELLA
which in turn shifted out and collided with VISION OF LOVE resulted in all
greyhounds to be checked and lose ground. Entering the back straight BARBRELLA and VISION OF LOVE collide resulting in VISION OF LOVE to be checked and to lose ground TRIPLE CROWN FOX which was trailing was
checked as a consequence and lost ground.
Race 9 – FABREGAS @
METICULOUS LODGE | GRADE BT8 | 395 M
ARABELLA
EMJAY and BUDDY TOKAAM were best to begin. Leaving the back straight JETTA KNIGHT was
tightened for racing and lost ground.
Race 10 – THE MANLY
HOTEL | GRADE 4/5 | 331 M
FOLLOW
THE DUK was best to begin. Shortly after start Timely Rickshaw was tightened for racing room, checked and lost
ground. Leaving the back straight UNIQUE LEIGH was tightened for racing room
and lost ground, rounding the turn and out of the back straight TIMELY RICKSHAW
was tightened for racing room and lost ground.
Summary
Scratching’s:
Race 2 - CASH FLOW JOE | Kennel Stress | 5:56pm
Race 4 – MAHONEY | off side hip | 10 Days /
21:06
Race 4 – WHIPPING MIDGET | Offside pencil
muscle | 7:45
Race 5 – BIOZA | offside back muscle | 8:17
Race 6 – EMPIRE REIGN | scratched ips
24/11/2018 | 21:03
Race 6 – VISION OF LOVE | Runner Elsewhere |
8:32
Race 8 – CHELSEA | Nearside front metacarpal |
8:08
Race 8 - Sweet Talking | Scours | 21:04
Race 8 – Ebony Mist | near side wrist | 8:28
Race 10
– Lid Pinger | offside wrist | 7:44
Late Scratching’s:
Race - 5
| BETTY’S SON | 11:13am
Race - 5
| CASH FLOW JOE | 5:56pm
Post-Race Swabs:
Race 1 – EDGE OF FOREVER; Race 2 – REGAL
EMERALD; Race 3 – HARA’S DAZZA; Race 4 – ONE FOR MICK; Race 5 – LET’S GO FABIO;
Race 6 – SUPER CESC; Race 7 – FARMOR IMAGE; Race 8 – IRISH RIPPLE; Race 9 –
ARABELLA EMJAY; Race 10 – Magic Plank
Injuries:
Race 1 – SMASHNIAK
BATMAN, OFF SHOULDER | 7 Days
Race 1 – SHOW BEKIM,
BACK | 14 DAYS
Race 3 – DRAGON SPIN,
N/F Pad | 10 Days
Race 7 – MANDELA CLOUD,
O/S Hip | 10 Days
Suspensions:
Race 7 – MANDELA CLOUD
– RULE 69B – Tracks – All - Dist. - 520 Penalty – 10 day & 1 Trial
K. Adams
CHAIRMAN
OF STEWARDS