Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Wednesday, 3^rd March 2021

Track: Good

Weather: Showery

Stewards Panel: C Ferguson (Chair), K Adams, J Collins

Officials: Dr R Geisel (Vet), M Johnson (Judge), C Scrivens (Starter), A Challen (Samples), B Skurrie (Lure)

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 2 395m

1 Alpha Hope Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

2 Shian Gypsy Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Checked off heels at the turn after the back straight and lost ground.

3 Shian Dawn Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

5 This Is Real Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

6 Magmatic Miss Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

8 Celtic Legend Raced wide in the back straight and lost ground.  Checked off heels at the turn after the back straight and lost ground.

Race 2 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 2 395m

1 Alpha Harmonia Tightened for racing room at the entrance of the back straight and lost ground.

2 Miss Fire Shaker Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

3 Star Surfer Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

6 Little Miss Vane Checked at the entrance of the back straight and lost ground.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination, which revealed no apparent injuries.

7 Anacapri Checked at the end of the back straight and lost ground.

Race 3 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE NOVICE 2 395m

1 Hearts Thunder Checked shortly after the start and lost ground.

2 Deb's Desire Checked shortly after the start and lost ground.  Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Severely checked at the entrance of the back straight and lost ground.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination, which revealed no apparent injuries.

3 Beg Pardon Checked shortly after the start and lost ground.  Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

4 Little Lacey Checked shortly after the start and lost ground. Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

5 Sea Daddy Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

7 On The Bayou Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

8 Ringbark Rage Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

9 He's Golden (6) Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Severely checked at the entrance of the back straight and lost ground.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination, which revealed a back injury and was stood down for 10 days.

Race 4 - ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND GRADE 5 3 520m

3 Blazing Bobby Checked off heels at the first turn and lost ground.

4 Johnny Hot Feet Checked off heels at the end of the front straight and lost ground.

6 Austria's Heidi Underwent a post-race veterinary examination, which revealed no apparent injuries.  Stewards spoke to Trainer R Peschke regarding the greyhound’s seemingly disappointing performance.  He stated that the greyhound tends to performs better at Ipswich and will in future look to nominate the greyhound for the 431m distance at Ipswich.  Stewards noted the Mr Peschke’s comments and took no further action.

7 Pokie Payout Checked off heels at the end of the front straight and lost ground.  Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Checked off heels at the entrance of the home straight.

Race 5 - ORSON ALLEN @ STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 395m

Prior to race five, kennel representatives of LITTLE TURBO and ONYX DUCK advised Stewards that they believed both greyhounds had been mistakenly kennelled in the incorrect race bays. Stewards then identified both greyhounds and found that ONYX DUCK had been incorrectly kennelled into race bay 5 and LITTLE TURBO into race bay 6. ONYX DUCK was then placed into the correct bay and LITTLE TURBO was presented to race in race 5. Giving consideration to the circumstances, Stewards were of the opinion that the integrity of both races were not compromised and reminded connections and club staff of their obligations when kennelling greyhounds.

2 Shian Ziva Slow to begin.

6 Fabio Beach Checked in the back straight and lost ground.

7 Little Turbo Checked in the back straight and lost ground.

8 High Esteem Checked in the back straight and lost ground.

Race 6 - RHINO FINANCE 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 2 395m

1 Rubys For Jayda Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

2 Onyx Duck Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

3 Ringbark Road Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Appeared to sustain an injury in the back straight and lost ground.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination, which revealed an injury to the greyhounds off side pin muscle and was stood down for 14 days.  Stewards advised trainer B Hazelgrove that the greyhound would be required to perform a satisfactory trial (solo) R 71 over 395m prior to nomination.

Race 7 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 2 395m

2 Celtic Dream Tightened for racing room at first turn and lost ground.

5 Diamond Tina Improved on another runner at turn after the back straight.

6 Tequila Talking Checked at the end of the back straight and lost ground.  Clipped by another runner at turn after the back straight and lost ground.  Underwent a post- race veterinary examination, which revealed no apparent injuries.

Race 8 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE BEST 8 2 395m

2 Apache Don Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Checked at the end of the back straight and lost ground.

3 Fernando Bee Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

4 Noir Gambler Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

5 Let's Go Ozzi Tightened for room at the turn after the back straight and lost ground.

6 Rage Within Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

Race 9 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MIXED 3/4 2 395m

1 Shane Keith Checked at the first turn and lost ground and lost ground.

3 Keke's Magic Checked at the first turn and lost ground and lost ground.

5 Winlock Molly Checked off heels approaching the home straight and lost ground.

6 Farmor Millers Checked at the first turn and lost ground and lost ground.

Race 10 - TAB - VENUE MODE GRADE 5 (1) 2 395m

2 Phantom Jupiter Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Checked at the end of the back straight.

4 Ginger Ginger Severely checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Shortly after became unbalanced and fell taking no further part in the event. Underwent a post- race veterinary examination, which revealed no apparent injuries.

7 Blanc Gambler Checked at the first turn and lost ground and lost ground.

9 Gris Gambler (3) Severely checked at the first turn.  Shortly after became unbalanced and fell taking no further part in the event.  Underwent a post- race veterinary examination, which revealed no apparent injuries.

Race 11 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE GRADE 5 (2) 2 395m

2 Cheer Beckham Slow to begin.

7 Lady Snow White Severely checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Bumped by another runner approaching the home straight and lost ground.

8 Row Row Severely checked at the end of the back straight and lost ground.  Checked approaching the home straight and lost ground.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)		All winners.
Sample (Pre-race)		R3 Lean Burn – Injury, near side wrist. R10 Super Snoop – Injury, suspected twisted bowel.
Weight Variations		Re-weigh R9 Winlock Molly 24.9kg- 26.0kg Re-weigh R10 Phantom Jupiter 32.0kg-33.2kg
Injuries		R3 He;s Golden injury- back 10 days R6 Ringbark Road injury -off side pin 14 days
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)		R2 Anacapri – 147 days near side wrist injury
Follow-up
Animal Actions		Ringbark Road R71 Injury trial over 395m (solo)
Person Actions
Trials
	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.