Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Sunday, 27^th December  2020

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: N. Thorneycroft (Chair), T. North, M. Adams

Officials: Dr. S Flynn (Vet), L. Smyth (Judge), J. Gatehouse (Starter), R. Fedrick (Samples), B. Scurrie (Lure)

General:

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Race 1 - ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND MAIDEN 331m

1 Sako Outlaw- Quick to begin.

4 Spice Eruption- Quick to begin. Had its hindquarters contacted approaching the turn off the back straight and was checked. Shortly after, collided with another runner before having its heels contacted and lost further ground.

6 Where's Dean-  Contacted the hindquarters on another runner approaching the turn off the back straight and was checked. Contacted the heels of another runner when racing through the turn off the back straight. 

10 (Box 8) Miss Fire Shaker- Collided with another runner entering the turn off the back straight and was checked. Raced wide to avoid interference through the turn into the home straight.

Race 2 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 331m

3 Fat Turtle- Quick to begin. Collided with another runner through the turn off the back straight and was checked.

4 Kaypat Tenacity- Shifted out in the back straight and collided with another runner and was checked. As a result of the interference became unbalanced and forced another runner wider on the track.  

5 Zabal Chariot- Tightened between runners in the back straight and was checked.

6 Halina's Fantasy- Collided with another runner through the turn off the back straight and was checked.

8 Hop Along Hope- Collided with another runner in the back straight and was checked, forced wider on the track by inside runner and was severely hampered.

Race 3 - MOTORHUB NOVICE (1) 331m

2 Bogie Fury- Quick to begin.

3 Faster Than Hoot- Contacted the heels of another runner shortly after the start and was checked.

4 It's No Blue- Had its heels contacted through the turn into the home straight.

5 Ernie Glifberg- Contacted the heels of another runner in the home straight and was checked. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a spike wound to the off hind foot and was stood down for 10 days.

6 Burpengary Blast- Contacted the heels of another runner through the turn into the home straight and was checked.

7 Seven Seas- Had its heels contacted shortly after the start when crossing the field and was checked.

8 Farmor Guinness- Raised up with boxes at the start.

Race 4 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE (2) 331m

1 Double Moment- Quick to begin.

2 Peanut Fever- Tightened for room shortly after the start and was checked.

4 Rosa's Wheels- Collided with another runner shortly after the start, was severely checked dragged back through the field. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the abdominal and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

5 Un Dia- Slow to begin. Collided with another runner shortly after the start, was severely checked and dragged back through the field.

6 Paw To Floor- Collided with another runner shortly after the start, was severely checked and dragged back through the field. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings.  

7 Summer's Missile- Collided with another runner shortly after the start and was hampered. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr T Elson told Stewards that he was disappointed that the greyhound didn’t show its customary early speed however being crowded after the start may have been a hindrance.

8 Farmor Super Dry- Slow to begin.

Race 5 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MA5 (1) 331m

3 Senor Dylan- Quick to begin.

4 Blended- Slow to begin. Tightened for room entering the turn off the back straight. Commenced to shorten stride and appeared injured trailing the field in. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injured to the off hind back muscle and was stood down for a period of 42 days. Stewards spoke to the trainer Mr W Lidden who stated the greyhound would be retired from racing. Nonetheless Stewards requested the greyhound must trial to the satisfaction of stewards before returning to racing.

7 Key Factor- Late scratching at 3.50pm for weight variation 33.5kg last start – 32.2kg today.

9 (Box 2) Chardonnay Mum- Contacted the heels of another runner entering the turn off the back straight and was checked.

Race 6 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE GRADE 5 (1) 331m

1 Next Thursday- Quick to begin.

5 Pact- Had its heels contacted shortly after the start and was severely checked causing the greyhound to fall back through the field. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings.

7 Russell's Gone- Contacted the heels of another runner shortly after the start and was checked.   

8 Mista Kick- Collided with another runner shortly after the start and was checked.

Race 7 - ORSON ALLEN @ STUD 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 331m

3 Stormy Shari- Had its heels contacted shortly after the start and was checked.

4 Blue Rocky- Slow to begin. Tightened for room entering the turn off the back straight and was checked.  

5 Fabio Beach- Contacted the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

6 Hope Sure Can- Quick to begin.

Race 8 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MIXED 1/2 331m

1 Selena Girl- Checked off heels entering the home straight.

2 Kenny Sure Can- Tightened between runners shortly after the start and was checked.

3 All Aces- Tightened between runners shortly after the start and was checked.

4 Magical Cyndie- Quick to begin.

6 Call Me Wisdom- Slow to begin.

8 Fly Fernando- Contacted the heels of another runner rounding the turn into the home straight and was checked. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injured to the near side wrist and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

Race 9 - TAB - VENUE MODE MIXED 3/4 331m

1 Queen Supreme- Slow to begin. Advanced onto heels entering the turn off the back straight and was checked. A post-race sample was taken for analysis.

2 Wild Fantasy- Had its heels contacted when entering the turn off the back straight and was checked.

3 Wild Ambition- Raced wide throughout.

6 Indian Ruby- Quick to begin.

Race 10 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE GRADE 5 (2) 331m

1 Paw King- Tightened for room and contacted the rail shortly after the start. Checked off heels entering the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant abnormalities.

3 Mali's Missile- Collided with another runner shortly after the start and was checked. Collided heavily with another runner entering the turn off the back straight and was severely checked causing the greyhound to fall and trail the field in.

4 Tad Nosey- Slow to begin. Tightened for room entering the turn off the back straight and was checked.  

10 (Box 2) Spider Man- Quick to begin. Collided with another runner shortly after the start and was checked. Collided heavily with another runner entering the turn off the back straight and was severely checked causing the greyhound to fall and trail the field in. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the near side wrist and was stood down for a period of 10 days.  

Race 11 - SKY RACING MIXED 4/5 395m

1 Elite Corsair-  Tightened for room through the first turn.

2 Sienna's Ace- Tightened for room through the first turn.

3 Gus Gus- Tightened between runners immediately after the start and was checked. Contacted the hindquarters of another runner in the run to the finish.

4 Tequila Talking- Tightened for room through the first turn.

5 Tahiti Beach-  Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. Checked shortly after when entering the back straight and lost considerable ground. Collided with another runner entering the turn off the back straight.  

6 Green Acres- Quick to begin. Bumped with another runner in the run to the finish. Weakened in the later stages of the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings. Trainer Mr J Quarman told Stewards that his first preference for nomination was for the 331m distance and that the greyhound struggles to run a strong 395m. Today’s performance was comparable to the greyhounds personal best.  

8 Farmor Forex- Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. Checked shortly after when entering the back straight and lost considerable ground. Collided with another runner entering the turn off the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the off side hip support and was stood down for a period of 7 days. Connections advised Stewards that they would consider retiring the greyhound.  

Race 12 - ASPLEY LEAGUES CLUB MA5 (2) 331m

7 Poppycock- Bumped with another runner entering the turn off the  back straight and was hindered.

9 (Box 6) Elusive Star- Very slow to muster.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)		All winners. Queen supreme Senor Dylan
Sample (Pre-race)		Nil
Scratchings		R1 Ana Marrie- Injured off hip, 10 days. R1 Diamond Queen- Injured off hip, 10 days. R1 Fred’s Flame- Injured whip muscle, 10 days. R2 Kulu Miracle- Ineligible, won maiden 22/12. R2 Kulu Fly By- Ineligible, injured 22/12. R2 Sea Daddy- Injured 20/12 R2 Sea Daddy- Ineligible, injured 20/12. R3 Another Bunker- Injury, chest muscle, 10 days. R5 Annie said- Ineligible, injured 23/12. R10 Fab Style- Ineligible, injured 22/12. R10 Brae Bear- Injured, strained groin, 10 days. R10 Baby Guinness- Illness, scours, 10 days. R12 Alpha Tyche- Injury, offside hip, 10 days.
Late Scratchings		R5 Key Factor- GAR39(3) 33.5kg last start – 32.2kg today.
Weight Variations		R1 Miss Fire Shaker- 25.4 – 26.5 R4 Paw To Floor- 25.9 – 27.2 R12 Poppycock- 23.4 – 24.5
Injuries		R3 Ernie Glifberg- Injured off hind foot, 10 days. R4 Rosa’s Wheel- Injured abdominal, 7 days. R5 Blended- Injured off hind back muscle, 42 days. R8 Fly Fernando- Near side wrist, 10 days. R10 Mali’s Missile- Off hip support, 10 days. R10 Spider Man- Near side wrist, 10 days. R11 Farmor Forex- Off side hip support, 7 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)		R1 Miss Fire Shaker – 93 days, Change of owner/trainer. R12 Sweet Talking – 91 days, Seasonal/conditioning.
Follow-up		Nil
Animal Actions		R5 Blended- Vet Trial GAR71
Person Actions		Mr Tony Parry- Fined $100.00 GAR39(3)
Trials		Machine Green- Marring, passed, 19.36 331m.
	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.