Queensland Racing Integrity Commission
Race Meeting Stewards’ Report
Albion Park Greyhounds
Thursday, 19 March 2020
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Stewards Panel: A. Spence (Chairman), D. Broxham, E. Little, J. Collins (Cadet)
Officials: Dr R. Geisel (Vet), L. Smyth (Judge), J. Gray (Samples), C. Nielsson (Lure)
J. Cutlack [R1-7, 9-11], M. Johnson [R8] (Starters).
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Race 1 - Garrard's Horse and Hound Maiden 520m
2 She's Snowy – very slow to begin.
3 Canya Kick – bumped with another runner at the start. Bumped with another runner in the front straight and lost ground.
4 Hara's Fern - bumped with another runner at the start. Bumped with another runner in the front straight, checked and shifted outwards across heels while losing ground. Bumped with another runner when leaving the back straight.
5 Rough Nut – shifted inwards shortly after the start tightening other runners.
6 Prince Cosmic – bumped the hindquarters of another runner and lost ground when rounding the turn into the back straight.
7 Miyazaki – bumped on the hindquarters by another runner and lost ground when rounding the turn into the back straight. Bumped with another runner and lost ground when leaving the back straight. Checked off heels when rounding the turn into the home straight.
Race 2 – Thirty Talks @ Stud Novice 520m
1 Flying Jet – tightened for room when approaching the first turn, was severely checked, checked and fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
2 Northern Ripple – shifted outwards shortly after the start, bumped with other runners and lost ground. Blundered momentarily when contacting heels of another runner when approaching the first turn and lost ground.
3 Awesome Dancer – galloped on the heels by another runner when approaching the first turn, was severely checked, became unbalanced and lost considerable ground.
4 Lynney Sure Can – tightened between runners shortly after the start, was checked and lost ground.
6 Stylish Suzie – shifted inwards shortly after the start, bumped with other runners and lost ground. Improved into the hindquarters of another runner when approaching the first turn, was severely checked and lost considerable ground. Checked off heels when rounding the turn into the back straight.
8 Fabulous Style – bumped with another runner when approaching the first turn before shifting wider and losing ground.
Race 3 – Asset Body Corporate Bribie Island No Metro Wins HEAT 1 NMW 520m
2 Just Gary – bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Bumped with another runner when entering the first turn and lost ground.
3 Coybig – bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Tightened between runners when approaching the first turn, was checked and lost ground.
6 Steal Away - bumped with another runner when entering the first turn and lost ground.
8 Spookie Magic - bumped with another runner when entering the first turn and lost ground. Checked off heels when leaving the back straight.  Checked off heels when rounding the turn out of the back straight. Shifted outwards, turned its head and made muzzle contact with another runner, when rounding the turn into the home straight. Trainer R. Gardoll was advised the greyhound would be stood down from racing under the provisions of GAR69 – Marring for a first offence. The greyhound cannot race at Albion Park for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.
Race 4 – Expat Lodge MA5 520m
1 Empire State – buffeted between runners when leaving the back straight and was momentarily hampered.
2 Queen Werina - bumped on the hindquarters by another runner when entering the first turn and was momentarily hampered. Bumped with another runner when leaving the back straight and was momentarily hampered.
3 Quite Sincere – bumped the hindquarters of another runner when entering the first turn and was momentarily hampered. Shifted outwards when leaving the back straight and bumped with another runner.
4 Winning Light – tightened for room shortly after the start and lost ground.
6 Brother Desy – marginally slow to begin. Improved onto the hindquarters of another runner when rounding the turn into the back straight, was checked and lost ground.
7 Elusive Ballard – checked off heels when rounding the turn into the back straight and lost ground. Was then bumped on the hindquarters by another runner shortly afterwards and became momentarily unbalanced.
8 Uno Uno – slipped at the start and was marginally slow to begin. Tightened between runners when leaving the back straight, was checked and lost ground.
Race 5 – Box 1 Photography FFA 600m
1 It's A Trick – slow to begin. Checked off heels when rounding the turn into the back straight. Bumped by another runner when rounding the turn into the home straight.
3 Big Boy Bruce – hampered when tightened for room through the first turn. Tightened for room and hampered when approaching the turn out of the front straight. Bumped with another runner when leaving the back straight, was checked and lost ground. Bumped with another runner and checked when rounding the turn into the home straight.
4 Infrared Lad – hampered when tightened for room through the first turn. Tightened for room and hampered when approaching the turn out of the front straight. Eased to avoid the heels of a runner which was losing ground when leaving the back straight. Tightened for room and bumped the running rail when rounding the turn into the home straight and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
7 Big Nose Johnny – bumped with another runner through the first turn. Shifted outwards and bumped with another runner when rounding the turn into the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hock and was stood down for 10 days.
8 Emmaville Star – bumped with another runner through the first turn.
Race 6 – Fabregas @ Meticulous Lodge GRADE 5 520m
2 Chanticleer – bumped with another runner shortly after the start, was checked and lost ground.
3 Bill's Out – tightened for room shortly after the start, was checked and lost considerable ground.
4 Dixie Louise – tightened for room shortly after the start, was checked and lost ground. Contacted on the heels when entering the back straight and was momentarily hampered.
5 Zipping Cosmo – shifted inwards shortly after the start, bumped with other runners, was checked and lost ground. Checked off heels when entering the back straight.
8 Frieda Las Vegas – declared a late scratching at 4:58pm under GAR39 when found to be in excess of the permitted weight variation (+1.6kg). Trainer T. Zammit was fined $50.
Race 7 – TAB - Long May We Play Mixed 4/5 520m
2 Alby Valley – checked off heels when entering the first turn.
3 Izy Gold – bumped with another runner when rounding the turn into the back straight.
4 Mako Mac – tightened for room when approaching the first turn, checked and lost ground. Bumped with another runner when rounding the turn into the back straight. Tightened for room when rounding the turn out of the back straight and lost ground.
5 Ash Star – tightened for room when approaching the first turn, checked and lost ground.
6 Kealoah – tightened for room when approaching the first turn, checked and lost ground. Checked off heels when rounding the turn out of the front straight and lost considerable ground.
8 Wazz's Out – slow to begin.
Race 8 – Fast Times @ Sires On Ice 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 600m
2 Bago Bluff – tightened for room shortly after the start and checked.
3 Elusive Star – slow to begin. Checked off heels when entering the back straight.
4 Mel Buzz – checked off heels when rounding the turn into the back straight, was severely unbalanced and lost considerable ground.
5 Waikarie Bell – slow to begin. Checked off heels when rounding the turn into the front straight.
Race 9 – Sky Racing FFA 520m
1 Blue Diva – checked off heels when entering the first turn. Raced wide when entering the first turn. Checked off heels when rounding the turn into the home straight.
2 No Clyde Needed – checked off heels when entering the first turn.
4 Oh Mickey – bumped its head on the inside of the lid of the boxes prior to the lure engaging the automatic stating mechanism.
Race 10 – Sell Your Car @ Motorhub NO METRO WINS HEAT 2 NMW 520m
2 Fire Drill – bumped with another runner shortly after the start and lost ground. Bumped with another runner approaching the first turn and was momentarily hampered.
3 Zipping Blondie – bumped with another runner shortly after the start and lost ground. Bumped with another runner when entering the first turn, was checked and lost ground.
4 He's A Minstrel – shifted outwards shortly after the start, collided heavily with another runner, was checked and lost ground. Bumped with another runner when rounding the turn out of the back straight, was checked and lost ground.
5 Wendy Sure Can – bumped with another runner when leaving the back straight and lost ground.
6 Emmaville Bella – bumped with another runner when leaving the back straight and lost ground.
7 Lil Bit Foxy – tightened for room shortly after the start, checked and lost ground. Bumped with another runner when rounding the turn out of the back straight, was checked and lost ground.
8 Queen Tina – bumped with another runner shortly after the start and was momentarily hampered.
Race 11 – Zillmere Sports Club NO METRO WINS HEAT 3 NMW 520m
1 Golden Joy – tightened for room shortly after the start and checked.
2 Hollow Words – shifted inwards shortly after the start, bumped with another runner and was momentarily hampered.
3 Tipsy Four – tightened for room when approaching the first turn, checked and lost ground. Checked off heels through the first turn.
6 Distant Star – slow to begin. Checked off heels when leaving the back straight.
7 Uno John – bumped with another runner when rounding the turn out of the front straight, was hampered and lost ground.
8 Call Me Roxanne – slow to begin. Bumped with another runner when rounding the turn out of the front straight, was hampered and lost ground.
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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R2 Brett’s Bentley – split webbing both hind legs. R8 Dynamite Lucy – injured AP 12/03
Late Scratchings	R6 Frieda Las Vegas – weight variation (+1.6kg), 10 days
Injuries	R5 Big Nose Johnny – Offside hock, 10 days
Licensee Actions	R6 T. Zammit – Frieda Las Vegas, GAR39(3), $50
Greyhound Actions	R3 Spookie Magic – Marring, 1^st Offence, 28 days @ Albion Park + trial
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.