Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Thursday 1^st December 2022

Track: Showers

Weather: Slow

Stewards Panel: W Hadley (Chair), A Flymen, P McLean, S Barr

Officials: Dr R Geisel & Dr S Flynn (Vet), T Blacka (Judge), C Scrivens (Starter), R Fedrick & J Pedofsky (Samples), B Skurrie (Lure)

Race 1 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE 520m

1 Perfect Pins – Raced wide for the majority of the event.

3 Ripple Raider – Tightened after the start.

7 Black Monaro – Checked in the home straight.

9 Georgie Choo (2) – Checked approaching the first turn.

Race 2 - QGOLD SUMMER CHASE (L) HEAT 1 OPEN 600m

1 She's Sweet – Severely checked on the first turn. Raced wide in the front straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

4 Ruby's Angel – Checked on the first turn.

8 Hello Warren – Slow to begin.

Race 3 - QGOLD SUMMER CHASE (L) HEAT 2 OPEN 600m

1 Brockie Magic – Turned it head outwards making head and muzzle contact with another runner entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside pin injury the greyhound has been stood down or 10 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer’s representative Mary Burman regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After viewing the video replay and considered submissions from Ms Burman, Stewards invoked GAR 123 marring 1^st offence - 28 day stand down at Albion Park and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

3 She's In Clover – Checked on the first turn. Checked and carried wide on the home turn. Inconvenienced in the home straight.

6 Hello Len – Inconvenienced on the first turn. Checked off heels in the back straight. Turned it head outwards making head and muzzle contact with another runner entering the home straight. Fell after the line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer’s representative Warren Elson regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After viewing the video replay and considered submissions from Mr Elson, Stewards invoked GAR 123 marring - 28 day stand down at Albion Park and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

7 Milligan – Inconvenience on the first turn.

8 Blazing Smoke – Slow to begin.

Race 4 - QGOLD EMERGING SPRINTERS (L) HEAT 1 OPEN 520m

Prior to declaring all clear, stewards viewed the photo finish and after consultation with the Judge amended the official fourth place to declare a dead heat between Live Stream and My Dream Girl.

1 Refulgent – Checked on the first turn. Bumped on several occasions in the home straight.

3 Skill Set – Checked on the first turn.

4 Hara's Pandora – Checked on the first turn. Checked on the home turn. Raced wide for the majority of the event.

6 Cashed Up Ashton – Slow to begin. Checked on the first turn.

7 Live Stream – Checked on the first turn.

8 My Dream Girl – Bumped on several occasions in the home straight.

Race 5 - QGOLD EMERGING SPRINTERS (L) HEAT 2 OPEN 520m

1 Caramel Queen – Checked and contacted the rail approaching the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed bruising to the stifle the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

2 Hostile Assassin – Checked approaching the first turn.

3 Laughing Les – Bumped after the start.

4 Ablett Hayze – Bumped after the start. Checked approaching the home turn.

7 Counter Advance – Checked off heels leaving the back straight.

Race 6 - QGOLD EMERGING SPRINTERS (L) HEAT 3 OPEN 520m

2 Blue Hornet – Contacted the running rail leaving the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

3 Pink Summer – Tightened approaching the first turn.

4 Bartel Hayze – Bumped on the home turn.

6 Balmy Nights – Checked on the first turn.

7 National Swirl – Checked on the first turn.

8 Hidden Agenda – Bumped on the home turn.

Race 7 - QGOLD MIXED GRADE (L) HEAT 1 3/4/5 520m

7 Ringbark Thunder – Contacted the running rail through the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hip injury the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

Race 8 - QUEENSLAND FLAME (L) FINAL OPEN 520m

4 Hara's Herbie – Slow to begin. Checked on the first turn.

5 De Ferran – Severely checked on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

6 Springtime Jet – Checked on the first turn.

7 Shipwreck – Checked on the first turn.

8 Springtime Storm – Severely checked and fell on the first turn, took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abdominal strain the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

Race 9 - QGOLD MIXED GRADE (L) HEAT 2 3/4/5 520m

1 Nando Dreamer – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race.

2 Adulate – Severely checked on the first turn.

4 Samson's Delilah – Checked in the front straight. Checked on the first turn.

5 Mr. Springtime – Checked on the first turn. Checked leaving the back straight. Marred by another runner leaving the back straight, rounding the home turn and in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration and bruising to the offside hind the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

7 Smart Houdini – Checked first turn.

8 Hello Wally – Slow to begin. Checked on the first turn. Turned it head outwards making head and muzzle contact with another runner leaving the back straight, rounding the home turn and entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Travis Elson regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After viewing the video replay and considered submissions from Mr Elson, Stewards invoked GAR 123 marring - 28 day stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 10 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MIXED 4/5 520m

1 No Swap Back – Checked through the catching pen. Faulted in its action entering the back straight and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hock injury they greyhound has been stood down for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory trial prior to racing again. This matter will now be referred to the greyhound injury review panel.

3 Fearghal Monelli – Checked on the first turn.

4 Keen – Checked on the first turn.

6 Fernando Travis – Slow to begin. Checked on the first turn.

8 Sauve Ripple – Slow to begin. Checked on the first turn.

Race 11 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD GRADE 5 520m

1 Shrouded - A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

2 Gold Fillings – Checked on the first turn.

4 Killashandra – Checked in the front straight.

5 Hello Cyndie – Slow to begin. Checked in the back straight.

7 Who Told Tiger – Slow to begin.

Race 12 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE MA5 520m

2 Finglas - Checked on the first turn.

7 Maywyn Ulysses – Slow to begin.

8 Street Cry – Slow to begin. Checked entering the back straight. Raced wide for the majority of the event.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)	R1 Georgie Choo R3 Milligan R4 Refulgent R5 Hostile Assassin R6 Inevitable R8 Shipwreck R8 Springtime Storm R12 Suzie’s Face
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. R8 Jay Is Jay (2^nd)
Scratchings	R1 Jupiter – Injury, off hip R7 Jungle Duke – Illness, scours R10 Hopeful Nan – Injury, off pin R11 Samson Power – Injury, near back muscle R12 Double Tiara – Injury, near shoulder
Late Scratchings	R10 Shanghai Gold – Injured, offside shoulder
Injuries	R3 Brockie Magic – Offside pin injury – 10 days R5 Caramel Queen – Bruising to stifle – 7 days R7 Ringbark Thunder – Offside hip injury – 14 days R8 Springtime Storm – Abdominal strain – 14 days R9 Mr. Springtime – Offside hind laceration & bruising – 7 days R10 No Swap Back – Offside hock injury – 90 days + trial
Follow-up
Animal Actions	R3 Brockie Magic – GAR 123 Marring (1^st offence) – 28 days at Albion Park + trial R3 Hello Len – GAR 123 Marring (1^st offence) – 28 days at Albion Park + trial R9 Hello Wally – GAR Marring (2^nd offence) 28 days all tracks + trial
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.