Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Monday 11 July 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: M. Fernholz (Chair), C. Ferguson, J. Philp

Officials: Dr. R. Geisel & Dr. K. Sharman (Vet), C. Scriven (Judge),

C. Keighley (1-6 & 9-11) & J. Bourke (7-8) (Starter), R. Fedrick (Samples), C. Nilsson (Lure)

General:  The start of R2 was delayed due to an electrical issue with the lure during the preview.

_______________

Race 1 - TAB - LONG MAY WE PLAY MAIDEN 520m

1 Lingonberry – Entering the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn was tightened and checked.

2 King Wylde - Entering the first turn shifted out and raced wide.

4 Daysea's Mickey - Entering the first turn was checked.

5 Replication - Entering the first turn was checked.

Race 2 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE 520m

2 Federal Ruby – Leaving the boxes collided with another runner. Shortly after the start bumped with another runner. Entering the first turn bumped with another runner. Entering the home straight on the final occasion bumped with another runner.

3 Black Watch - – Leaving the boxes collided with another runner. Entering the first turn bumped with another runner then checked. Entering the home straight on the final occasion bumped with another runner.

4 Longest Ride – Shortly after the start bumped with another runner.

5 Ultimate Boost - Entering the first turn bumped with another runner.

6 Bit Of Mischief – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion was checked.

7 Mob Rules – Entering the first turn bumped with another runner.

8 Storm Away – Marginally slow to begin.

Race 3 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE NMW (1) 520m

1 Samson Power – Leaving the boxes bumped with another runner.

2 Hay You Beast - Leaving the boxes bumped with another runner then checked. Entering the first turn checked off heels then shifted out bumping another runner. Through the back turn bumped with another runner.

3 Antonio Gift - Leaving the boxes bumped with another runner. Through the back turn bumped with another runner.

4 Springtime Son - Shortly after the start bumped with another runner then checked.

5 Piper Fire – Shortly after the start bumped with another runner then checked.

6 He's Got Gossip - Shortly after the start bumped with another runner then checked around heels.

7 Canefield Queen – Entering the first turn bumped with another runner then checked.

8 Speedy Paws - Entering the first turn bumped with another runner then checked.

Race 4 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY NMW (2) 520m

2 Emerald Eyes – Entering the first turn bumped with another runner.

3 You Orson You – Approaching the winning post was tightened and checked.

4 Zip Zip Hooray - Entering the first turn bumped with another runner. Entering the back turn bumped with another runner then checked.

5 Killashandra - Approaching the winning post was tightened and checked. Entering the back straight was checked. Through the back turn checked around heels. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

6 Springtime Storm - Entering the first turn bumped with another runner. Entering the back turn bumped with another runner.

8 Samson's Delilah - Entering the first turn bumped with another runner.

Race 5 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE R5 600m

4 Hara's Rusty - Entering the back straight checked around heels.

5 Tiki Bar – Entering the back straight bumped with another runner then checked.

6 Finglas - Entering the back straight bumped with another runner. Entering the back turn was tightened and checked.

7 Roxy Tequila – Entering the first turn was tightened and checked.

8 Oh So Sassy – Entering the back turn checked around heels.

Race 6 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE GRADE 5 520m

3 Lenny Fox – Entering the back turn checked around heels.

4 Zulu Blade – Entering the first turn bumped with another runner.

7 My Name's Earl – Leaving the boxes collided with another runner. Approaching the first turn bumped with another runner then checked.

8 Springtime Rose - Leaving the boxes collided with another runner.

Race 7 - SKY RACING MIXED 4/5 520m

1 Kiss And Spin – Approaching the winning post bumped with another runner then checked. Entering the home straight was held up for a run.

2 Ringbark Rage - Approaching the winning post bumped with another runner

3 Wynnum Star - Approaching the winning post bumped with another runner then checked.

4 Sutton's Lass – Shortly after the start was checked. Entering the back turn was checked.

5 Springtime Jet - Approaching the winning post bumped with another runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer representative Mr Ian Hose in relation to the greyhound’s performance which he stated that this was the first start back after a long spell and Mr. Hose would look to drop the greyhound back in distance going forward. Stewards noted Mr. Hose’s comments.

7 Big Fat Wally – Entering the back turn was checked.

Race 8 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 520m

2 Hello Bill – Shortly after the start bumped with another runner.

3 Dr. Libby - Shortly after the start bumped with another runner.

7 Mumma's Machine – Entering the back turn checked around heels.

Race 9 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD MA5 520m

Race 9 was declared a no race due to a malfunction with the lure which caused the lure to reduce in distance to the lead greyhound. In the opinion of the stewards this had materially affected the result and therefore declared the event a NO RACE. Stewards acted under GAR109(3)

6 Special Was It – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a head laceration and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

Race 10 - WALLOON SALOON HOTEL MIXED 4/5 395m

1 Brouhaha Boy - Shortly after the start bumped with another runner then checked. Entering the back turn checked around heels.

2 Black Shimmer – Shortly after the start bumped with another runner then checked.

4 Noaki Cruise – Along the home straight collided with another runner then checked.

5 Mr. Murphy - Along the home straight collided with another runner then checked.

Race 11 - ASPLEY LEAGUES CLUB MIXED 4/5 331m

1 High Esteem – Late scratching TAB notified at 9:55pm

2 He's Smoking – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hind webbing injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

4 Kentucky Showman – Shortly after the start bumped with another runner then checked.

7 Fabio Beach - Shortly after the start bumped with another runner.

_______________

SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R11 Like the Wind – Injury, near side hip
Late Scratchings	R11 High Esteem, Injury.
Injuries	R9 Special Was It – Head laceration, 7 days. R11 High Esteem - Near fore toe injury, 7 days. R11 He’s Smoking – Off hind webbing injury, 7 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	Springtime Jet – 137 days, Spelling.
Trials	520M Hello Mike – Failing to pursue, injury - Passed in 30:27
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
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.