Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Thursday, 23 April 2020

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: A. Spence (Chairman), D. Broxham, N. Thorneycroft, T. Flymen

Officials: Dr C. Welch (Vet), L. Smyth (Judge), T. Gatehouse (Starter), R. Fedrick (Samples),

C. Nilsson (Lure)

General:

Due to Government advice around COVID-19, in accordance with GAR 51(10), the Stewards directed the Starter to box the greyhounds into the starting boxes in the following order, 1 & 5, followed by 3 & 7, followed by 2 & 6, followed by 4 & 8 for all races.

Supplementary Reports:

Albion Park Wednesday, 22 April 2020

Race 4 – Asset Body Corporate Bribie Island Grade 5 331m

She’s Whistling – trainer G. Gilbert reported the greyhound had sustained an injury to the nearside triceps upon inspection after the race meeting.

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Race 1 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE (1) 520m

1 Aristocratic Gal – bumped with another runner when approaching the first turn, checked and lost ground.

2 Blue Bandana – checked when tightened for room shortly after the start.

3 Pump It – checked when tightened for room shortly after the start. Checked off heels when approaching the first turn and lost ground.

5 Circle The Wagon – slow to begin. Tightened for room and checked when rounding the turn into the back straight. Tightened for room and checked when rounding the turn out of the back straight. Bumped with another runner and lost ground when rounding the turn into the home straight.

7 Prince Cosmic – slow to begin.

8 Wicked Collision – slow to begin. Checked off heels when approaching the first turn and lost ground. Tightened for room, checked and lost ground when leaving the back straight. Bumped with another runner and lost ground when rounding the turn into the home straight.

Race 2 – ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND NOVICE (2) 520m

2 Madam Waltz – bumped with another runner approaching the first turn and was momentarily hampered.

4 Slade – marginally slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and was momentarily hampered. Buffeted between runners when entering the first turn, was checked and lost ground.

7 Stylish Suzie – slow to begin. Checked off heels when approaching the first turn and lost ground.

8 It's A Rush – slow to begin. Bumped shortly after the start and lost ground.

Race 3 – EXPAT LODGE GRADE 5 (1) 520m

1 Patty Mcginty – blundered at the start and was slow to begin. Improved onto the hindquarters of other runners shortly after start, was severely checked and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed soreness to the chest muscle and was stood down for 10 days.

2 Cash Trail – bumped with another runner and checked shortly after the start.

3 Buck Or Two – bumped with another runner and checked shortly after the start. Checked off heels when rounding the turn out of the front straight.

4 Thunder Road – bumped with another runner and checked shortly after the start.

Race 4 – BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MIXED 4/5 710m

Following the all clear, trainer C. Cassidy requested Stewards to review the placings of race 4, namely the 4th and 5th placings. Stewards heard evidence from the race day judge, reviewed the photo finish, and heard statements from trainer of Always Forever (5th), C. Cassidy and trainer of Preferred Lies, E. Raeburn (4th). After considering all evidence and their discretionary powers under GAR 63(1), stewards could not be comfortably satisfied the judge had made a mistake in placing Preferred Lies (4th) and Always Forever (5th) and confirmed the original numbers semaphored by the judge.

4 It's A Trick – collided with another runner when rounding the turn into the front straight and lost significant ground.

5 Always Forever – marginally slow to begin.

8 Riley Allen – marginally slow to begin. Collided with another runner when rounding the turn into the front straight and lost significant ground.

Race 5 – FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE GRADE 5 (1) 600m

1 Waikarie Bell – checked off heels when rounding the turn into the home straight.

2 Sea Riding – bumped through the first turn and lost ground.

6 Nikki Nettle – bumped with another runner when leaving the back straight and was momentarily hampered.

7 Oblivinator – bumped with another runner when leaving the back straight and was momentarily hampered.

8 Swift Dancer – slow to begin.

Race 6 – TAB - LONG MAY WE PLAY MIXED 4/5 520m

1 Fine Silhouette – tightened for room, severely checked and lost considerable ground when leaving the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a back strain and was stood down for 7 days.

3 Logo – bumped with another runner when entering the first turn, was checked and lost ground.

5 Wazz's Out – marginally slow to begin. Bumped with another runner when entering the first turn, was checked and lost ground.

8 Sesqui – slow to begin. Bumped with another runner when leaving the back straight and was momentarily hampered.

Race 7 – SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE MIXED 3/4 520m

1 No Clyde Needed – bumped with another runner when leaving the front straight. Bumped with another runner when entering the back straight and lost ground.

2 Maywyn Cash – checked and lost ground when leaving the front straight. Bumped with another runner when entering the back straight and was momentarily hampered.

3 Limited Edition – checked and lost ground when leaving the front straight. Bumped with another runner when entering the back straight and was momentarily hampered. Bumped when leaving the back straight.

5 Belvedere Babe – slow to begin. Bumped with another runner shortly after the start and lost ground. Tightened for room and fell when approaching the first turn and took no further part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a severe compound fracture to the left front long bone. The greyhound was provided treatment and to be transported to a veterinary clinic for further assessment. Stewards will follow-up on the condition of the greyhound. Update 24/04/2020: Trainer R. Attard advised stewards Belvedere Babe was undergoing surgery and it was his intention, after recovery, to retire and continue her career as a brood bitch.

6 Dynamic Bill – slow to begin.

7 It Ain't Billy – slow to begin. Bumped with another runner shortly after the start and lost ground. Contacted on the hindquarters when leaving the front straight, was severely checked and lost ground.

8 Crazy Bella – slow to begin.

Race 8 – TAB ANZAC TROPHY FINAL OPEN 520m

1 Ash Star – bumped shortly after the start and lost ground. Checked out off heels when leaving the front straight.

3 Blue Diva – bumped shortly after the start and lost ground.

4 Oh Mickey – shifted inwards at the start, bumped with another runner, and was subsequently marginally slow to begin.

7 Big Boy Bruce – tightened for room and momentarily hampered when leaving the front straight.

8 Stinger Noir – marginally slow to begin.

Race 9 – SELL YOUR CAR @ MOTORHUB GRADE 5 (2) 600m

2 Lil Bit Foxy – marginally slow to begin.

3 Queen Tina – marginally slow to begin. Checked off heels through the first turn. Tightened for room, severely checked, and lost considerable ground when leaving the front straight.

4 Eight Green Cans – marginally slow to begin. Bumped when leaving the front straight and raced wide rounding the turn into the back straight.

6 Any Credit Yetta - Tightened for room and lost ground when leaving the front straight.

8 Split Sound – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Tightened for room, severely checked, and lost considerable ground when leaving the front straight.

Race 10 – ORSON ALLEN @ STUD GRADE 5 (2) 520m

1 Hope's Dynamic – bumped the running rail when leaving the front straight, became unbalanced and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

2 Ringbark Jen – bumped with another runner on several occasions when rounding the turn out of the front straight and lost considerable ground.

9/4 Audible Warning – bumped with another runner on several occasions when rounding the turn out of the front straight and lost considerable ground.

8 Smokin' Wits – slow to begin.

Race 11 – BRISGREYS.COM MA5 (1) 520m

1 One El – checked off heels when leaving the front straight.

2 Outback Mandrake – tightened for room, checked and lost ground in the front straight. Bumped with another runner when rounding the turn into the home straight and lost ground.

3 Faringdon – tightened for room, checked and lost ground in the front straight.

4 Coopes – tightened for room, checked and lost ground in the front straight.

5 Regal Jade – tightened for room, checked and lost ground in the front straight. Bumped with another runner when rounding the turn into the home straight and lost ground.

6 Burrum Boy – tightened for room, checked and lost ground in the front straight.

7 Double Spur – bumped and lost ground in the front straight.

Race 12 – SKY RACING MA5 (2) 520m

4 Proper Gent – checked out off heels and bumped with another runner when leaving the front straight.

7 Kealoah – bumped when leaving the front straight, shifted wider on the turn and lost ground.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R5 Dusty Delight – injury, nearside stopper tendon R8 Common Ground – injury, nearside stopper tendon R10 Elusive Star – injury, nearside back toe-nail
Late-scratchings	Nil
Injuries	R3 Patty Mcginty – Chest muscle, 10 days. R6 Fine Silouette – Back strain, 7 days. R7 Belvedere Babe – Severe compound fracture left front long bone, 12 weeks + vet cert.
Animal Actions	Nil
Trials	Nil
Licensee Actions	Nil
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.