Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Albion Park Greyhounds

 

Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2020.

 

Track: Good

 

Weather: Fine

 

Stewards Panel: C Ferguson (Chairman) │ K Adams | J Philp

 

Officials: Dr R. Geisel (Veterinarian) │ L Smyth (Judge) │ B Skurrie (starter) │ M Winwood(Swab Official) │ D Roberts (Lure Driver)

 

Other Comments / Explanations:

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

 

Race 1 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE MAIDEN (1) 2 395m

1 Cheer Beckham Severely checked shortly after the start and lost ground. 

2 Desperado Lad Severely checked shortly after the start, became unbalanced and fell.  Taking no further competitive part in the event.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be suffering no apparent injuries.

3 Mighty Option Severely checked at the first turn and lost ground.

4 National Cheer Checked at the entrance of the back straight and lost ground.

6 Alpha Calypso Shortly after the start shifted in abruptly and turned its head for numerous strides.  Checked at the entrance of the back straight and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be suffering no apparent injuries.  Was charged under rule 69A failure to pursue 1st offence and stood down for 28 days at Albion Park and 1 satisfactory trial.

8 Lumen Scar Checked at the entrance of the back straight and lost ground.

 

Race 2 – SELL YOUR CAR @ MOTORHUB MAIDEN (2) 2 395m

1 Riley's Reprieve   Checked off heels approaching the home straight.  Bumped with another runner approaching the winning post.

2 Alpha Mania Severely checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Checked at the end of the back straight.  Bumped with another greyhound approaching the winning post.

5 Holly Queen Slow to begin.

6 Barbie's Beach Shifted in bumping heavily with another greyhound at the first turn.

 

 

Race 3 – GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 395m

1 Deb's Blue Boy Severely checked shortly after the start and lost ground. 

2 Tzardom Severely checked shortly after the start and lost ground.  Checked at turn after the back straight.

3 Head On Bella Severely checked shortly after the start and lost ground.

4 Real Demon Severely checked shortly after the start and lost ground.

6 Special Was It Severely checked shortly after the start and lost ground.

8 Noir Royale Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

 

Race 4 – ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND NOVICE 2 395m

1 Johnny Hot Feet Checked at the turn after the back straight.

3 Miss Cola   Checked in the back straight and lost ground.  Bumped  by  another runner at the end of the back straight.

5 Pink Adventurine Shifted out and bumped with another greyhound in the back straight.

6 Little Engine Checked shortly after the start.

8 Special Trav Checked off heels in the back straight.

 

Race 5 – EXPAT LODGE GRADE 5 (1) 2 395m

1 Minnie Jojo Tightened for racing room at the first turn.

2 Te Kiewa Sunrise Tightened for racing room at the first turn.  Checked at the end of the back straight.

3 Vinnia Bale Checked at the turn after the back straight.

5 Oh So Ella Tightened for racing room at the first turn.

7 Instafamous Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

 

Race 6 – BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MIXED 4/5 2 395m

2 Chewing Shoes Checked at the first turn.  Ran wide in the back straight.

3 Galway General Slow to begin.

4 Lazareth Checked at the first turn and lost ground..

5 Major Rose Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

7 Cyndie's Out Checked at the end of the back straight.  Checked off heels at the turn after the back straight.

8 Bonus Only Checked at the end of the back straight and lost ground.’

 

Race 7 – FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 395m

5 High Order Shifted in shortly after the start.  Checked in the back straight and lost ground.

6 Final Plea Checked at the end of the back straight and lost ground.

7 Dynamic Cyndie Tightened for racing room at the first turn.

9/4 Aerobic Zone Checked in the back straight and lost ground..

 

Race 8 – TAB - LONG MAY WE PLAY GRADE 5 3 520m

1 Zipping Homer   Checked off heels at the end of the front straight.

5 Rubys For Jayda Checked in the front straight.

6 Audible Warning Checked at the end of the back straight and lost ground.

7 Kiss An' Roll Bumped with another runner at the first turn. 

9/8 Elite Yes Sam Bumped with another runner at the first turn. 

 

Race 9 – ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE BEST 8 2 395m

4 Good Boy Ivan Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

5 Jo Jo Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

7 Redeal Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

 

Race 10 – SKY RACING GRADE 5 (2) 2 395m

1 Frosty Cowboy Checked at the first turn.

2 Here I Am Bumped by another runner approaching the home straight.

3 Spasmodic Star Shifted out and bumped heavily with a runner approaching the home straight.

4 Jonathan's Rose Slow to begin.

6 Farmor Tooheys Checked off heels approaching the home straight.

 

 

 

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

 

Post-race

All winners

 

Race day Summary

Scratchings

R2        Rattie's Son – Runner Elsewhere

R3        Stand In Mail – Ineligible, marred 22/04

R5        Mob Deep – Injury, near side front foot - toe

R7        Talgai Warrior – Illness, water diabetes

R8        Gemma Black – Illness, scours

 

Licensee Actions

Animal Actions

            Race 1 Alpha Calypso FTP -1st offence 28 days at Albion Park and 1 satisfactory trial.

 

Trials

1              Clocked passed as stewards 395m trial in 22.88

2              Regal Opal passed a stewards 395m trial in 23.20

3              Loch Erin passed a stewards 520m trial in 30.60

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.