Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Monday 22 February 2021

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: K. Adams (Chair), A Flymen, M. Adams

Officials: B Geisel (Vet), J Hoffman (Judge), C Scrivens (Starter), A Challen (Samples), C Nilsson (Lure)

General: Race 11 was delayed and rescheduled to start at 9-42pm due to track lights malfunction.

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Race 1 - Box 1 Photography Maiden 520m

1 Storm Away – checked approaching the turn into the back straight.

2 Hear The Bells – trainer G Gilbert was advised of Steward’s concerns regarding the Greyhound’s actions entering the back straight. After considering all available evidence the Greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt if it had offended under any rule.

6 Farmor Heineken - checked shortly after the start.

8 Mere Magic – checked entering the back straight.

9 Slippery Sal (7) – checked shortly after the start.

Race 2 - Motorhub Maiden Final Maiden 520m

2 Out Of Line - checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the turn out of the front straight. Checked entering the back straight.

3 Manfred - checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

4 Easy Does It - checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

6 Light My Flyer - checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

7 Kinloch Charm - checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

10 Arnie Rich (5) - checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

Race 3 - Borgbet Tipping Service Novice 520m

2 He's Nosey – shifted out and collided with another runner on a number of occasions entering the front straight.

3 Amaranth Girl - checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

4 Typhoon Mae – checked across heels rounding the turn out of the front straight.

6 Fernando Valley - checked shortly after the start.

7 Golden Sequel - checked shortly after the start. Checked entering the front straight when a runner to its inside shifted out.

8 Brockie Magic – checked approaching the turn into the back straight.

Race 4 - Garrard's Horse And Hound Best 8 395m

2 Lottie's Beach – hampered through the first turn. Checked approaching the turn into the back straight. Checked rounding the turn into the front straight. Trainer’s representative J Dart reported that the Greyhound had trialled well over 300m leading up to tonight’s event, he said that however he was disappointed with its run. The greyhound drifted on TAB fixed prices from $1-70 to start at $2-30, J Dart stated that he did not support the Greyhound tonight as it was up in class and was slightly down in form. A post-race swab sample was obtained.

3 Libby's Girl – checked approaching the turn into the back straight. Raced wide rounding the turn into the front straight.

5 Oodles Of Noodle – checked leaving the back straight.

Race 5 - TAB - Long May We Play R5 600m

8 Ritza Dot – slow to begin. Checked off heels entering the front straight on the first occasion.

10 Terror Turtle (4) – checked approaching the turn into the back straight.

Race 6 - Orson Allen @ Stud NMW 520m

1 Cash Stack – checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

5 Awesome Dream – checked entering the back straight.

6 Hard Marker – slow to begin.

7 Elegant Ruby - checked entering the back straight.

8 Galway Diva - checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

9 Bold Character (3) - checked rounding the turn out of the front straight. Checked entering the back straight.

Race 7 - Fabregas @ Meticulous Lodge Mixed 4/5 520m

2 Naturally Gifted - checked entering the back straight.

6 Special Bill – checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

7 Federal Desire - checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

8 Pre Cruise - checked rounding the turn out of the front straight. Checked entering the back straight.

Race 8 - Qld Bred 5th Grade Final Grade 5 520m

5 Dynamite Cyndie – collided with another runner shortly after the start. Checked rounding the turn out of the front straight. Checked entering the back straight.

7 Dynamite Hope - checked approaching the turn into the back straight.

8 Hopeful Cyndie - checked rounding the turn out of the front straight. Checked approaching the turn into the back straight.

10 Farmor Watchers (6) - collided with another runner shortly after the start. Checked rounding the turn out of the front straight.

Race 9 - Sennachie @ Stud - Steve White Ma5 395m

2 Stand In Mail – checked through the first turn. Severely checked rounding the turn out of the back straight. Underwent a post-race Veterinary examination which revealed no obvious injuries.

4 Dame Esmerelda - checked through the first turn.

6 Rebel Spike – checked entering the front straight.

7 Smart Werina - severely checked rounding the turn out of the back straight. Underwent a post-race Veterinary examination which revealed no obvious injuries.

8 Love You Less - checked through the first turn. Severely checked rounding the turn out of the back straight.

Race 10 - Asset Body Corporate Bribie Island Mixed 4/5 395m

2 Truthiness – momentarily hampered leaving the back straight.

Race 11 - SKY Racing Mixed 4/5 331m

5 Grianne – checked in the back straight.

6 My Sister Dotti - checked in the back straight.

7 Where's The Lady - checked in the back straight.

8 Smashniak Batman – commenced to give ground in the back straight when appeared injured. Underwent a post-race Veterinary examination which revealed it to have injured its near hind back muscle and was stood down from racing 28 days, it must complete 1 satisfactory trial after receiving a Veterinary Clearance.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. Race 4 Lottie’s Beach
Sample (Pre-race)	R 3 Amaranth Girl
Scratchings	R1 That’s A Fib – Injury, near side wrist strain R1 Tupelo Tommy – Injury, sand burn R2 Canaveral – offside shoulder R4 Limited Edition – Illness, scours R4 Gate Code – Injury, near side wrist R5 Zenithar – Incorrectly drawn, Grader error R5 Marseille – Injury, offside foot R6 Mr. Eddie – Injury, offside wrist R7 Queen Supreme – Illness, scours R8 Hopeful Lana – Injury, offside pin muscle R8 Summer’s Flyer – Illness, scours R10 Kick Ons – Illness, scours R10 Shifting Colour – Injury, offside front foot R10 Hear Footsteps – Injury, near side wrist
Late Scratchings	Nil
Weight Variations	Nil
Injuries	R 11 Smashniak Batman, near hind back muscle, 28 days, trial, vet cert.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R5 Uno Yes Sam – 115 days – returning from injuring its hip.
Follow-up	Nil
Animal Actions	Nil
Person Actions	Nil
Trials	Nala’s Boy – Passed, distance 331m, time.19-17 Good Vibrations – Passed, distance 331m, time. 19-10
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.