Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Sunday 4^th September 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: T. Flymen (Chairperson), C. Ferguson and R. Doss

Officials: Dr K. Sharman and Dr S. Flynn (Veterinarian), W. Maher (Judge), J. Bourke (Starter), R. Fedrick (Samples), C. Nilsson (Lure)

Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN HEAT 1MAIDEN 331m

1 Princess Pearl – Shifted out and raced wide approaching the home turn.

2 Breakfast Beers – Turned his head to the inside and then towards the outside shortly after the start deviating its attention away from the lure. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the near hind back muscle and was stood down from racing for 10 days GAR41(1). Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Darren Makowiecki regarding Breakfast Beers racing manners shortly after the start. After reviewing the video footage, Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR124(1) charged Breakfast Beers with Failing to Pursue the lure (2^nd offence) and subsequently was stood down from racing for 28 days at all tracks and the completion of a satisfactory trial.

4 Let's Play – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Bumped with another runner several times in the home straight.

6 Lorna's Law – Slow to begin. Bumped with another runner several times in the home straight.

Race 2 - TAB - VENUE MODE MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 331m

2 Fighting Demons – Shifted out and turned its head to the outside towards another runner making muzzle contact rounding the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the nearside pin muscle and was stood down from racing for 10 days GAR41(1). Stewards spoke to trainer Miss Skye Thomas regarding the racing manners of Fighting Demons rounding the home turn. After reviewing the video footage, Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR123 charged Fighting Demons with Marring (1^st offence) and subsequently was stood down from racing for 28 days at Albion Park and the completion of a satisfactory trial.

3 Black Reno – Slow to begin.

6 Lorna's Flying – Clipped on the heels by another runner leaving the first turn. Raced wide through the home turn.

8 Craig's Cruisin' – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn. Raced wide through the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

9 Pitter Patter (4) – Marred by another runner on the home turn.

Race 3 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 331m

1 Samala Girl – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

3 Vexing Victor – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

6 Zipping Skylark – Slow to begin.

Race 4 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD NOVICE (1) 331m

2 No Personality – Bumped with another runner approaching the home turn.

3 Capacitor – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground.

5 Ultimate Boost – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

6 Go Hard Son – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start. Raced wide through the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

8 Go Katie Go – Bumped with another runner approaching the home turn.

Race 5 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE NOVICE (2) 331m

5 Cha Cha Zac – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

7 Shimmering Satin – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost considerable ground. Finished the race a distant last. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the off-hind back muscle and was stood down from racing for 14 days. Trainer’s representative Ms Lucy Roche advised Stewards that the greyhound will be retired after tonight’s race.

8 Wild Keyra – Raced wide through the home turn.

Race 6 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 331m

1 Trying Times – Went up with the lids at the start and as a result was very slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Raced wide through the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

2 Slap Happy Chap – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

8 Little Bit Dry – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

Race 7 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 331m

2 Lady Zelemar – Slow to begin.

5 Morning Mocha – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to race.

7 Lady Swiss – Bumped by another runner in the home straight.

8 Miracle Ghost – Forced to race wide through the first turn. Shifted in and bumped with another runner in the home straight.

Race 8 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE MIXED 3/4 331m

3 Dance A Tango – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked.

5 Xella Angel – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

6 Lightning Zeal – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

8 Ha Ha Lucky – Dragged down by another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 9 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 331m

1 Canefield Queen – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground. Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the home turn.

2 Outback Energy – Slow to begin.

6 Mama Said – Checked across the heels of another runner leaving the first turn. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the home turn and lost ground.

7 Veerat – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn.

8 Aerobic System – Slow to begin.

Race 10 - NEWHAVEN STUD FARM 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 331m

4 Wicked Illusion – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

7 Add To Cart – Forced to race wide approaching the home turn and into the home straight.

8 Like The Wind – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn.

Race 11 - SKY RACING MA5 331m

1 Dance Club – Bumped with another runner at the top of the home straight.

5 Bold Character – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

6 Merida – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

8 Slick Mac – Raced wide through the home turn.

9 Highway Gem (3) – Bumped with another runner at the top of the home straight.

SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R2 Smudged – Illness, fatigue. R7 Crispy Toast – Injury, nearside front toe. R7 Tuta Stripes – Injury, offside wrist. R11 Canya Moonshine – Injury, split webbing.
Weight Variations	R2 Breakfast Beers – Previous Weight 30.5 Today’s Weight 29.2 R3 Vexing Victor – Previous Weight 32.0 Today’s Weight 30.5 R10 Wicked Illusion – Previous Weight 25.2 Today’s Weight 23.9
Injuries	R1 Breakfast Beers – Near hind back muscle, 10 days. R2 Fighting Demons – Nearside pin muscle, 10 days. R5 Shimmering Satin – Off hind back muscle, 14 days.
Animal Actions	R1 Breakfast Beers – GAR124(1) FTP (2^nd offence) 28 days stand down all tracks plus a satisfactory trial. R2 Fighting Demons – GAR123 Marring (1^st offence) 28 days stand down at Albion Park plus satisfactory trial.
Trials	All Natural – Marring Trial over 395m. Passed in a time of 22.13
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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.