Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Date: Thursday, 30 January 2020

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: A. Spence (Chairman), D. Broxham, E. Little, J. Collins, A. Flymen

Officials: Dr C. Welch (Vet), L. Smyth (Judge), D. Roberts (Lure), K. Downey (Starter), J. Crompton & J. Pedofsky (Samples)

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Race 1 - CONGRATULATIONS OH MICKEY NOVICE (1) 520m

2 Miss Imperious – shifted outwards when approaching the first turn, bumped with another runner and was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside shoulder and was stood down for 7 days.

3 Ultra Dior - bumped by another runner when approaching the first turn and was checked.

5 Annika – buffeted between runners when entering the first turn and lost ground.

6 Farmor Watch Her – tightened for room and bumped shortly after the start.

7 Dark Bandit – tightened for room and bumped shortly after the start. Tightened for room and bumped when entering the first turn and was checked.

8 Aerobic Tank – bumped by another runner when approaching the first turn and lost ground.

Race 2 – BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY NOVICE (2) 520m

1 When Dell – collided heavily with the running rail when approaching the first turn, shifted outwards off heels, collided with another runner and was severely checked. Over the concluding stages, turn its head inwards and eased momentarily. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the near hind leg and was stood down for 10 days. Stewards further imposed the conditions of GA R69B Failing to Pursue by injury, requiring the greyhound to complete a satisfactory stewards trial prior to its next event.

2 Another Reach – bumped with another runner on jumping away and was hampered.

3 Blame Brendan – bumped with another runner on jumping away and was hampered.

6 Good Vibrations – bumped with another runner on jumping away and was hampered. Shifted outwards, colliding with another runner, when in the front straight. Raced wide in the back straight.

7 Maybe A Gunn – bumped with another runner on jumping away and was hampered. Collided with another runner, which shifted outwards abruptly, and lost ground when in the front straight. Collided with another runner when approaching the first turn and was severely checked. Checked off heels when rounding the turn into the back straight.

Race 3 – GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND GRADE 5 (1) 520m

2 Twig Buzz – collided with another runner when rounding the turn out of the front straight and was checked. Tighened for room and hampered when rounding the turn out of the back straight

3 Lil Bit Foxy – collided with another runner when rounding the turn out of the front straight and was checked.

4 Junior Jet – tightened for room approaching the first turn and was hampered.

5 Magic Miss – contacted on the heels when rounding the turn out of the front straight, was severely checked and lost considerable ground. Bumped by other runners when rounding the turn into the back straight and lost ground. Checked off heels when rounding the turn into the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

6 It Ain't Wazza – slow to begin.

7 Fire Drill – hampered by another runner when rounding the turn out of the front straight.

8 One Two Win – contacted the heels of another runner when rounding the turn out of the front straight and was checked.

Race 4 – THIRTY TALKS @ STUD GRADE 5 (2) 520m

4 Cilla Prevails – shifted outwards at the start, collided with other runners, and was checked. Shifted outwards and bumped with another runner in the front straight. Tightened for room when entering the first turn and was hampered.

5 Open My Mail – collided with another runner shortly after the start and was severely checked. Shifted outwards on the first turn and hampered other runners. Raced wide in the back straight.

6 Mel Buzz – bumped shortly after the start and was momentarily hampered. Shifted outwards and bumped with another runner in the front straight.

8 Chasin' Charlie – slow to begin.

Race 5 – FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE GRADE 5 (3) 520m

2 Regal Jade – shifted outwards when entering the first turn, collided with other runners and was severely checked.

3 Wazz's Out – bumped with another runner on the first turn and was hampered.

4 Galway Johann – shifted outwards and bumped on several occasions with another runner in the front straight. Collided with another runner on the first turn and was checked. Raced wide in the back and home straight.

6 Fireball Sam – bumped on several occasions with another runner in the front straight. Bumped with another runner on the first turn and was hampered. Checked off heels when rounding the turn into the back straight and lost ground. Raced wide in the home straight.

7 Smooth Act – marginally slow to begin. Bumped by another runner at the start and lost ground.

8 Lenray Bonus – bumped with another runner at the start and was momentarily hampered. Contacted on the heels by another runner when rounding the turn into the back straight and was momentarily hampered.

Race 6 – ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND MA5 (1) 520m

1 Zipping Clark – improved onto the hindquarters of another runner when rounding the turn out of the front straight, was severely checked and lost ground.

3 Belvedere Babe – checked off heels in the front straight. Checked off heels on the first turn. Raced wide for a majority of the event.

4 Izy Gold – tightened for room at the start and checked.

5 It's A Trick – tightened for room at the start and checked. Shifted out wide on the first turn to avoid other runners and subsequently lost ground.

6 Infrared Lad – bumped approaching the first turn. Contacted on the hindquarters when rounding the turn out of the front straight, was severely checked and lost ground.

8 Logan's Run – collided with another runner on the first turn, was severely checked and lost ground.

Race 7 – BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 600m

1 Waikarie Bell – contacted on the heels by another runner through the turn into the back straight and was checked. Tightened for room over the concluding stages and was momentarily hampered.

3 Swift Dancer – collided with another runner through the turn into the back straight and was checked.

4 Fran's Bonus – checked off heels through the first turn. Hampered by another runner when rounding the turn into the back straight.

6 Big Boy Bruce – tightened for room at the first turn. Checked off heels when rounding the turn out of the front straight, collided with another runner and was checked.

7 Elusive Star – slow to begin.

Race 8 – EXPAT LODGE MIXED 3/4 520m

1 Cash Point – slow to begin. Checked off heels when approaching the turn out of the front straight.

3 Crazy Bella – bumped with an outside runner in the front straight and was momentarily hampered.

4 Cheap Wine – buffeted between runners in the front straight and was momentarily hampered. Shifted outwards and bumped with another runner on the first turn and lost ground.

5 Deep Impact – buffeted between runners in the front straight and was checked.

6 Quite Sincere – bumped with an inside runner in the front straight and was momentarily hampered. Bumped with another runner on the first turn and was checked.

8 Wildash Jakey – slow to begin. Tightened for room and bumped when losing ground while rounding the turn into the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. When questioned on the performance, in particular the manner in which the greyhound was losing ground from the home turn and through the home straight, trainer B Giltinan advised the greyhound typically was not a strong finisher and needed an early lead to finish off more strongly. He added the greyhound would be dropped down in grade next week and continue over the 520m distance.

Race 9 – TAB - LONG MAY WE PLAY MA5 (2) 520m

1 Tienne Tea

2 Queen Werina

3 Merlin's Maid – blundered on jumping and was subsequently slow to begin. Improved onto heels in the first turn and was checked. Checked off heels when entering the home straight.

4 Faringdon – collided heavy with other runners on the first turn, was severely checked and lost considerable ground. Tightened for room and collided with another runner when rounding the turn out of the back straight and lost considerable ground.

5 Brother Desy – marginally slow to begin. Collided with another runner, was severely checked and lost ground. Raced wide in the back straight.

6 Hot Ember - collided heavy with another runner on the first turn, was severely checked and lost considerable ground. Collided with another runner when rounding the turn out of the back straight and lost considerable ground.

7 Never – tightened for room approaching the first turn, was severely checked and lost ground. Checked off heels in the back straight. Raced wide in the back straight. Raced wide in the home straight.

8 Federal Elle – tightened for room when approaching the turn out of the back straight and lost ground.

Race 10 – BRISGREYS.COM GRADE 5 (4) 520m

1 Koenigsegg Agera – collided with another runner on the first turn, was severely checked and lost considerable ground.

2 Flying September – collided with another runner on the first turn, was severely checked, almost fell and lost considerable ground. Collided with other runners on the turn in to the home straight and was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the off hind leg and was stood down for 7 days.

3 Branwell Lee – slow to begin. Bumped by another runner on the turn out of the back straight and lost ground. Collided with other runners on the turn in to the home straight and was checked.

4 Daniel's Loss – collided with another runner on the first turn, was severely checked and lost considerable ground. Checked off heels through the first turn into the back straight. Collided with other runners on the turn in to the home straight and was checked. Shortly afterwards the greyhound shifted outwards, turning its head, and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a fracture to the tail. The greyhound was stood down for 14 days pursuant to the provisions of GA R69B Failing to Pursue by injury and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial.

5 Burrum Boy – tightened for room in the front straight and lost ground.

8 Sneaky Option – collided with another runner on the first turn, was severely checked and lost considerable ground.

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Swab samples taken for analysis

Post-race

All winners + Release Rodger, Misty Haze, Junior Jet, Hope’s Magic, Lenray Bonus, Zipping Clark, Split Sound, Deep Impact, Queen Werina, Audible Warning.

Race day Summary

Animal Actions

R2. When Dell – R69B FTP Injury; 10 days + Trial.

R10. Daniel’s Loss – R69B FTP Injury; 14 days + Trial.

Veterinary Examinations

R1. Miss Imperious – Near shoulder, 7 days.

R2. When Dell – Near hind leg, 10 days.

R10. Flying September – Off hind leg, 7 days.

R10. Daniel’s Loss – Fractured tail, 14 days.

This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.