Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Wednesday, 09^th February 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: P McLean (Chairman), M Fernholz, C Sutton

Officials: Dr S Flynn (Vet), G Press (Judge), J Bourke (Starter), J Compton (Samples),

B Skurrie (Lure)

General: Attendant C. Yeomans and trainer A. Bobak were reminded of their obligations regarding the Racing Queensland dress requirements.

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN (1) 2 395m

2 Living Spirit – Rounding the home turn was severely inconvenienced and was forced wider by another runner, entering the home straight was tightened and checked.

3 Waikarie Abby – Leaving the first turn severely checked and lost ground, entering the second turn checked across heels.

4 Ultimate Boost – Slow to begin, through the second turn checked across heels, rounding the home turn was severely inconvenienced and was forced wide by another runner.

6 Kenny Cairn Do – Shortly after start checked across heels, through the second turn improved onto heels, rounding the home turn, shifted out making muzzle contact with the runner to its outside. in the home straight checked across heels. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. Sherwell regarding the greyhounds racing manners rounding the home turn. After reviewing stewards’ vision and hearing submissions from the trainer stewards deemed that Kenny Cairn Do made muzzle contact with the runner to its outside, therefore invoked rule GAR 69 (1) marring. As it was the greyhound’s first offence, the greyhound will be stood down from racing at Albion Park for 28 days and must successfully complete a satisfactory steward’s trial before any further nomination will be accepted.

7 Set Match – Leaving the first turn was inconvenienced, in the back straight bumped with another runner.

8 Slate's Girl – In the back straight bumped with another runner and checked.

Race 2 - WALLOON SALOON HOTEL MAIDEN (2) 2 395m

1 Becky Cairn Do – In the home straight bumped with another runner.

2 Keep Tracking – Shortly after start was tightened and lost ground.

3 Hoover – Shortly after the start was tightened, in the home straight bumped with another runner.

6 On The Brae – Entering the back straight was hampered.

7 Jayda's Reward – In the home straight bumped with another runner.

8 Zipping Skylark – Slow to begin.

Race 3 - STINGER NOIR @ SIRES ON ICE MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 395m

2 Tomahawk Hayze – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to its near side fore leg and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

3 Far More Women - Entering the back straight improved onto the heels of another runner and was severely checked falling as a result. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its near side hind leg and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

4 Mack's Payne – Slow to begin, entering the back straight was severely checked after colliding with the fallen greyhound.

5 Bay Rhodes – Shortly after the start was tightened, entering the back straight was severely checked, falling as a result. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

7 White Snake – Entering the back straight was checked by another runner.

Race 4 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY NOVICE 2 395m

1 Master Blake – Through the first turn checked across heels and bumped with another runner.

3 Just Firebug – Entering the back straight improved onto heels, entering the second turn was checked.

5 Noaki Nipper – Through the first turn bumped with another runner and forced wide, entering the back straight was dragged down by another runner.

6 Grovely Flyer – Through the first turn was tightened.

9 Beers And Tears (7) – Through the first turn was tightened, entering the home straight checked off the heels of another runner, in the home straight was forced wider on the track.

Race 5 - GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND GRADE 5 (1) 2 395m

2 Shian Indiana – Slow to begin.

3 Cross Roads – Through the first turn was tightened and checked.

4 Lady Zelemar – Slow to begin.

5 Canefield Queen – Entering the back straight checked off heels.

6 Billy Nailer – Entering the back straight was tightened.

Race 6 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE MIXED 4/5 2 395m

1 Guy Incognito – Through the first turn was tightened.

3 Morton's Jilliby – Entering the second turn was checked, rounding the home turn checked across heels.

4 Noaki Cruise – Through the first turn was tightened.

5 Hot Options – Shortly after the start was bumped, through the first turn checked across heels.

6 I'm The Bill – Shortly after the start was bumped.

Race 7 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE GRADE 5 3 520m

2 Ancient Glory – Entering the first turn was severely checked and dragged down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed bruising to both hind legs and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

3 Fleet Feet Pete – Into the 1^st turn turned its head outwards making muzzle contact with the runner to its outside. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. Sherwell regarding the greyhounds racing manners rounding the first turn. After reviewing stewards’ vision and hearing submissions from the trainer stewards deemed that Fleet Feet Pete made muzzle contact with the runner to its outside, therefore invoked rule GAR 69 (1) marring. As it was the greyhound’s first offence, the greyhound will be stood down from racing at Albion Park for 28 days and must successfully complete a satisfactory steward’s trial before any further nomination will be accepted.

5 State Of Rage – Entering the first turn improved onto heels, into the 1^st turn was severely checked.

6 Beg Pardon – Through the first turn was inconvenienced. Upon entering the catching pen sustained a serious injury. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an open compound fracture of the radius and ulna to its near side hind leg and was euthanised on humane grounds. This matter will now be referred to the greyhound injury review panel.

Race 8 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 395m

2 Seek And Strike – Through the first turn checked across heels.

5 Bust A Move – Through the first turn checked across heels, approaching the second turn improved onto heels.

6 Travis's Lauryn – Entering the back straight checked across heels.

7 Godges – Approaching the second turn was dragged down and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its stomach muscle and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

Race 9 - TAB - LONG MAY WE PLAY BEST 8 2 395m

3 Sleek Fury – Through the first turn was tightened and lost ground, entering the second turn was tightened.

4 Daysea's Jimmy – Through the first turn checked across heels.

6 Summer's Flyer – Through the first turn checked off heels.

Race 10 - SKY RACING MA5 2 395m

1 Bonita Flame – Through the first turn was tightened and checked.

5 Ringbark Ruby – Entering the second turn checked off heels.

7 Federal Estate – Entering the back straight commenced to weaken. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its off side wrist and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

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

2 Harbour Mint – In the back straight was tightened.

4 Winged Dominance – Slow to begin, in the back straight checked off heels.

7 Luna Flame – Approaching the finish line checked across heels.

Race 12 - ASPLEY LEAGUES CLUB 5PW 2 395m

3 Federal Light – Shortly after the start took an awkward stride, entering the back straight was tightened.

5 Born To Lead – Through the first turn checked off heels.

6 Rising High – Through the first turn checked off heels.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)		All Winners.
Scratchings		R1 Ava's Blue Girl – Injury, bruised back muscle. R4 Little Zara – Injury, back muscles. R5 Fat Turtle – Injury, off hip. R6 Nightmare Moon – Injury, offside pin.
Weight Variations		Nil
Injuries		R3 Far More Women – Near hind leg – 7 day stand down from racing R3 Tomahawk Hayze – Laceration near fore foot – 7 day stand down from racing R7 Ancient Glory – Bruising both hind legs – 7 day stand down from racing R7 Beg Pardon – Near hind leg compound fracture – euthanised on track R8 Godges – Abdominal Strain – 10 day stand down from racing R10 Federal Estate – Off Wrist – 14 day stand down from racing
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)		R2 Becky Can Do - Seasonal R9 Two Spot Gamble – Injury R10 Bonita Flame - Injury R11 Harbour Mint - Injury
Animal Actions		R1 Kenny Cairn Do – GAR 69 (1) – Marring 1^st Offence R7 Fleet Feet Pete – GAR 69 (1) – Marring 1^st Offence
Trials		Trial 1 395m Mama Said – Passed, cleared to race Trial 2 395m Antonio Gift – Passed FTP Cool Blonde - Failed
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	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.