Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Thursday, 10^th September, 2020

Track: Good

Weather: Showers

Stewards Panel: Alex Kitching (Chair), Andrew Spence, Kevin Adams & James Philp

Officials: C. Welch (Vet), J. Hoffman (Judge), B. Taylor (Starter), L. Chaplin & J. Pedofsky (Samples), C. Nilssen (Lure)

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Race 1 - BEST BETS BY TIPPING AND MORE NOVICE 520m

1 Fifty Fathoms – tightened for room and checked at the first turn. Bumped another runner and was hampered through the first turn. 

2 Speranza – tightened for room and hampered approaching the first turn. Tightened for room and checked at the first turn.

3 Tequila Talking – collided with another runner and lost ground in the front straight.

4 Thursday Shiraz – bumped another runner and was checked through the first turn. 

5 My Bro Beach – slow to begin.

6 Beg Pardon – slow to begin. Turned its head outwards and made muzzle contact with Tequila Talking. Trainer Sandra Hunt was advised that Beg Pardon would be suspended from racing at Albion Park for 28 days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial, marring first offence.

7 Seldom Quits – tightened for room shortly after the start. Tightened for room and checked at the first turn.

Race 2 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MASTERS HEAT 1 MA5 520m

1 Riley Allen – slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Riley Allen had sustained an injury to a near hind toe and was subsequently stood down for a period of 21 days by the officiating veterinary surgeon.

3 Amby's Dream – collided with another runner and was checked at the first turn.

4 Run With Girl – collided with another runner and was checked at the first turn.

5 Gascoigne – slow to begin. Collided with another runner and was checked at the first turn. Tightened for room and hampered through the first turn.

7 Master Kinloch – bumped another runner and was hampered at the first turn.

Race 3 - ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND GRADE 5 (1) 520m

2 Dynamo Waz – tightened for room and checked at the first turn.

3 Frog's Hollow – best to begin.

6 Maywyn Cash – tightened for room and hampered at the first turn.

7 Hope's Dynamic – collided with another runner and was severely checked at the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Hope’s Dynamic sustained an injury to the near hind back leg and was subsequently stood down for 7 days by the officiating veterinary surgeon.

8 Jaydo's Jet – collided with another runner and was severely checked at the first turn.

10 (5) In And Out – collided with another runner and was severely checked at the first turn.

Race 4 - ORSON ALLEN @ STUD GRADE 5 (1) 600m

1 Aristocratic Gal – quick to begin.

2 Floral Lace – checked out across heels through the turn into the front straight (2^nd occasion).

3 Turanza Tiger – contacted the heels of another runner through the first turn. Tightened for room and hampered leaving the back straight.

4 Open My Mail – had its heels contacted by another runner through the first turn.

5 Chanticleer – bumped another runner through the first turn.

6 Blazing Penske – improved onto heels and was hampered leaving the first turn.

7 Inga Leo –tightened for room and bumped another runner through the first turn.

8 Lucky Hero – bumped another runner and was hampered through the first turn.

Race 5 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE MIXED 4/5 520m

2 Cyndie's Out – tightened for room and hampered at the first turn.

5 Infrared Lad – slow to begin.

Race 6 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE FFA 710m

1 Blue Bandit – tightened for room and checked at the first turn. Improved onto heels through the turn into the back straight. Bumped another runner through the turn into the front straight (2^nd occasion).

2 Mahogany Row – collided heavily with another runner and fell through the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

3 Cool Talk – bumped another runner through the first turn. Tightened for room and hampered in the back straight (2^nd occasion).

5 Always Forever – tightened for room and hampered in the back straight (2^nd occasion). Bumped another runner through the turn into the front straight (2^nd occasion).

8 Waikarie Bell – slow to begin.

Race 7 - TAB - LONG MAY WE PLAY GRADE 5 (2) 600m

2 Shilo – quick to begin.

3 Naturally Gifted – had its heels contacted by another runner through the turn into the back straight.

4 Frieda Las Vegas – improved onto heels in the back straight and was hampered.

5 Logan Belle – contacted the heels of another runner through the turn into the back straight.

7 Any Credit Yetta – bumped another runner through the turn into the back straight.

Race 8 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY 1-5 WINS FINAL GRADE 5 520m

2 Cool Hand Luke – bumped another runner at the first turn and was hampered.

5 Bill's Out – bumped another runner at the first turn and was hampered. Tightened for room and checked through the first turn.

6 More Than Magic – slow to begin. Bumped another runner at the first turn and was hampered.

Race 9 - SKY RACING BEST 8 520m

2 Limited Edition – quick to begin. Tightened for room and checked through the turn into the front straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. When questioned by stewards into the performance of Limited Edition, Trainer Travis Elson commented that he believed the greyhound was lacking in fitness since its recent spell. Mr T Elson added further that he was happy with the first 2 sectionals and was expecting further improvement in the coming weeks. 

Race 10 - PACERS & CHASERS BAR + BISTRO GRADE 5 (2) 520m

1 Hoof It Hank – quick to begin.

2 Hard Marker – bumped another runner and was hampered leaving the back straight.

5 Top Odds – bumped another runner at the first turn.

6 Paw It On – tightened for room and checked out across heels leaving the back straight.

8 Jayville Tuxedo – bumped another runner at the first turn. Bumped another runner and was hampered leaving the back straight.

Race 11 - KEDRON WAVELL SERVICES CLUB MASTERS HEAT 2 MA5 520m

2 Hay Hopey – sustained an injury in the front straight and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound had sustained an injury to the near fore stopper bone and was subsequently stood down for a period of 28 days by the officiating veterinary surgeon. Stewards advised kennel representative Mr W. Elson that the greyhound would require a veterinary certificate prior to racing again. Mr W. Elson advised Stewards that the greyhound would be retired from racing.

5 Chardonnay Mum – quick to begin.

Race 12 - RHINO FINANCE MASTERS HEAT 3 MA5 520m

1 Oblivinator – jumped in the air at the start and lost significant ground.

2 Midnight Memphis – bumped another runner in the front straight.

4 Cool Woman – checked out across heels leaving the back straight.

6 John's Last – quick to begin.

7 Scanlon – quick to begin. Bumped another runner in the front straight

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Samples (Pre-race)	Bonomel, Second Solution, Transgenic, Aristocratic Girl, Hello Mavis, Blue Bandit, Split Sound, Hotel California, Let’s Go Ozzi, Hard Marker, Are Jay Lochie & Midnight Memphis
Scratchings	R3 Werina Express – Injury, offside wrist R3 Wynburn Rambo – Subject to enquiry
Injuries	R2 Riley Allen – injured near hind toe, 21 days. R11 Hay Hopey – injured near fore stopper bone, 28 days + vet cert req.
Animal Actions	R1 Beg Pardon – marring 1^st offence. 28 days (at Albion) + 1 Satisfactory Stewards 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.