Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Monday 06 January 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: M. Fernholz (Chair), P. Mclean, C. Ferguson

Officials: Dr. K. Sharman (Vet), C. Scrivens (Judge), W. Peisker (Starter), R. Fedrick (Samples),

J. Williamson (Lure)

General:

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Race 1 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 2 520m

1 Lorna's Creek – Through the first turn was checked.

2 Miss Villain – Shortly after the start was checked and then fell. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside wrist injury and was stood down for 14 days.

3 Rusty Vision – Entering the back turn was tightened and checked.

4 Sir Finley - Through the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn was tightened and checked.

5 Craig's Cruisin' – Through the first turn checked around heels and then shifted out. Entering the back turn checked around heels.

7 Watch The Franky - Through the first turn was checked.

Race 2 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 2 520m

1 Ripsaw Ruby – Shortly after the start was checked.

2 Ringbark Razor - Shortly after the start was severely checked.

3 Wendy Rocks - Shortly after the start was checked.

4 My King - Shortly after the start was checked.

5 Titan Rhea – Shortly after the start shifted down sharply.

7 Vernon – Shortly after the start checked around the heels. Entering the first turn was checked.

Race 3 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY NOVICE 2 520m

4 Senri Gardot – Entering the back straight raced wide.

5 Go Hard Son – Entering the back turn was checked.

7 Corn Cob – Along the home straight on the first occasion was checked.

9 Spot On Polly - Entering the back turn was checked.

Race 4 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE MIXED 4/5 2 600m

No racing incidents to report.

Race 5 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 520m

4 Mr. Springtime – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion was checked. Entering the first turn was checked.

6 Sonic Wheels – Entering the first turn was checked.

Race 6 - NEWHAVEN STUD FARM 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 2 520m

1 Big Jim Buzz – Exiting the first turn put in an awkward stride.

4 Have A Heart – Entering the first turn was checked. Through the back turn was severely hampered. Along the home straight on the final occasion was severely hampered. A veterinarian examination revealed a near hind toe injury and was stood down for 60 days and must complete a solo vet trial prior to any future nomination.

6 Stolen Jade – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion was tightened and checked.

7 Alpha Zap - Entering the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn turned its head outwards towards the outside runner. Through the back turn turned its head outwards towards the outside runner. Approaching the winning post on the final occasion turned its head outwards and made muzzle contact with the outside runner. Stewards spoke to trainer Jeff Cumming regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at those stages of the event, after hearing the steward’s observation and reviewing the video replay, stewards deemed that ALPHA ZAP did make head contact with the greyhound to its outside therefore invoked GAR 123 Marring. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule ALPHA ZAP was suspended from racing at Albion Park for 28 days and until the completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

8 Refulgent - Entering the first turn was checked.

Race 7 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 2 520m        

2 Miss Sassy – Exiting the first turn was checked.

5 Sublime Power – Shortly after the start was checked. Exiting the back turn shifted out and collided with another runner then checked.

7 Icy Hot – Entering the first turn was checked. Exiting the back turn collided with another runner then checked.

Race 8 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 2 520m

2 Bear's Bullet – Shortly after the start bumped heavily with another runner.

6 Bear Bonus – Began awkwardly. Entering the first turn contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

7 Little Critter - Shortly after the start bumped heavily with another runner.

8 Canya Bellatrix – Entering the back turn was checked.

Race 9 - KEDRON WAVELL SERVICES CLUB MA5 2 520m

2 Umagico – Approaching the wining post on the first occasion was tightened and checked. Entering the first turn was checked.

Race 10 - TWITTER @ BRISGREYS MIXED 4/5 2 395m

8 Perfect Tyrant – Entering the first turn was checked.

Race 11 - BRISGREYS.COM GRADE 5 (1) 3 395m

1 Showtime Joe – Entering the back turn was checked.

3 Lucky Dragon – Entering the back turn was checked.

5 Showtime Ella – Entering the first turn was checked.

6 Lee's Tiger – Was slow to begin. Entering the back turn was tightened and checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near side wrist injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

Race 12 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB GRADE 5 (2) 3 395m

1 Flying Star - Shortly after the start was checked.

3 Smart Lilly – Shortly after the start was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside hip support injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

4 Showtime Bobby - Shortly after the start was checked. Through the back turn raced wide.

5 Set Sail – Shortly after the start shifted down sharply and contacted another runner then checked.

8 Young Yank – Entering the back straight raced wide.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R2 Galway Phoenix – Injury, Near side wrist R3 Bogie Gale – Injury, Off side middle toe R4 Jax Bale – Injury, Near side shoulder R4 Springtime Rose – Injury, Near side front leg R5 Federal Power – Injury, Off side hind toe R8 Getaway Gherkin – Injury, Off side hind leg R9 Saddle Bronc – Injury, Off side toe R10 Nangar Prue – Injury, Off side shoulder R10 Wendy Maree – Injury, Near side hamstring
Injuries	R1 Miss Villain – Offside wrist injury, 14 days. R6 Have A Heart – Near hind toe injury, 60 days + solo vet trial. R11 Lee’s Tiger – Near side wrist injury, 14 days. R12 Smart Lilly – Offside hip support, 14 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R3 Spot On Polly – 103 Days, Change of trainer. R9 Long Black Lass – 93 Days, Trainer relocation.
Animal Actions	R6 – Alpha Zap – GAR 123 – 28 days Albion Park – Marring.
Trials	Hello Wally – Passed – 30:07 – 30.8kg
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