Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Monday 15 August 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: M. Fernholz (Chair), J. Philp, R. Doss, R. Pederson

Officials: Dr. G. Cavanagh (Vet), C. Scrivens (Judge), C. Keighley (Starter), J. Pedofsky (Samples),

C. Nilsson (Lure)

General:

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

2 Motivational - Entering the first turn bumped with another runner, turned sideways, and checked.

3 Jan's Barbie – Began awkwardly. Approaching the first turn checked around heels. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Noel Murdoch regarding the performance of the greyhound. Mr Murdoch stated the greyhound did not begin well and thought the distance would suit the greyhound. Stewards noted this explanation and will monitor the performance of the greyhound moving forward.

4 Hello Shane – Entering the first turn bumped with another runner.

5 Cha Cha Zac – Shortly after the start was checked. Entering the first turn bumped with another runner then checked.

6 Aussie Cha Cha - Entering the first turn bumped with another runner then checked. Exiting the first turn was tightened and checked.

7 Freddie Blue - Entering the first turn bumped with another runner. Through the first turn bumped with another runner.

8 Pumpkin King – Was slow to begin. Entering the first turn bumped with another runner. Through the first turn bumped with another runner.

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

1 Midnight Ember – Shortly after the start bumped heavily with another runner then checked. Approaching the first turn was tightened and checked.

3 Wendy Maree – Shortly after the start shifted down and bumped heavily with another runner, then checked. Approaching the back turn was tightened. Entering the back turn checked around heels.

4 Noel's Gem – Shortly after the start bumped with another runner.

5 Hello Cyndie - Shortly after the start bumped with another runner.

6 Stolen Jade - Shortly after the start bumped with another runner.

Race 3 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 520m

7 Old Money – Entering the back straight checked around heels.

Race 4 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 520m

The start to this race was delayed due to a lure malfunction during the stir up and was quickly rectified by the track staff.

1 Shian Ulysses – Approaching the first turn bumped with another runner.

2 Disaster Piece - Approaching the first turn bumped with another runner then checked.

4 Cincinati Cyndie - Approaching the first turn bumped with another runner then checked. Entering the back turn was checked.

5 Zulu Blade - Approaching the first turn bumped with another runner. Entering the first turn checked around heels.

7 Blue Queen - Shortly after the start was checked.

8 Go Bing - Approaching the first turn bumped with another runner then checked.

Race 5 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 520m

2 Ruby Shines - Approaching the winning post on the first occasion was tightened and checked. Approaching the first turn checked around heels. Along the home straight on the final occasion raced wide.

4 Future's Changed – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion was tightened and checked.

Race 6 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE MA5 520m

1 Diamond Tina – Entering the back turn was tightened.

5 Lenny Fox - Entering the first turn bumped with another runner then checked.

6 Perfect Freeze – At the winning post on the first occasion was checked. Entering the first turn shifted out and raced wide.

7 Hurricane Ashy – Entering the first turn bumped with another runner then checked.

8 Johnny Dark – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 7 - NEWHAVEN STUD FARM R5 (1) 600m

1 Killashandra - Through the back turn bumped with another runner then checked.

2 Sam Wilson – Was slow to begin. Entering the first turn made contact with the running rail. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

4 You Orson You – Entering the first turn checked around heels and then shifted out and raced wide.

7 Springtime Rose – Through the back turn bumped with another runner.

8 Come On Aussie - Through the back turn bumped with another runner and then shortly after bumped with another runner then checked.

Race 8 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE R5 (2) 600m

3 Jimary Willow – Entering the first turn was tightened. Approaching the front turn was tightened and checked. Through the front turn checked around heels.

4 Fifty Fathoms – Entering the home straight on the final occasion bumped with another runner.

8 My Psychiatrist - Entering the home straight on the final occasion bumped with another runner.

Race 9 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE R5 (2) 600m

1 Irinka Lesa – Along the home straight on the first occasion bumped with another runner on multiple occasions.

2 Springtime Jet - Along the home straight on the first occasion bumped with another runner on multiple occasions.

Race 10 - HOUDINI BOY @ NEWHAVEN STUD FARM MIXED 4/5 395m

4 Kick Off – Entering the back turn improved onto heels then checked.

5 Ginger Ginger – Entering the back turn was galloped on from the runner behind and then checked.

7 Rebel Return – Entering the first turn bumped with another runner and then tightened and checked.

8 Barcelona Cyndie – Entering the first turn bumped with another runner. Entering the back turn checked around heels and then became unbalanced momentarily. Along the home straight turned its head inwards towards the inside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards charged the greyhound under GAR124 first offence for failing to pursue. 28 days Albion Park only and will need to complete a satisfactory trial before nominating for any future events.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R2 Shian Nessa – Injury, off hip R2 Galway Governor – Illness, scours R7 Special Was It – Injury, off wrist R8 Blazing Smoke – Injury, off front toe R8 Sophie Zarr Wren – Injury, off shoulder R9 Emerald Eyes – Injury, off front toe
Animal Actions	R10 Barcelona Cyndie – GAR124 – 28 days Albion Park only + 1 satisfactory trial – Failing to pursue 1^st offence.
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