Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Sunday 2 April 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: P McLean (Chair), N Thorneycroft, R Pedersen

Officials: Dr S Flynn (Vet), C Keighley (Judge), W Peisker (Starter), A Challen (Samples), J Williamson (Lure)

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

2 Lava Flow – Slow to begin.

3 Sirius Suzie – Shortly after the start was checked, through the ack turn was checked.

4 Hazy Range – Approaching the back was checked, through the back turn was checked.

5 Russian Robyn – Shortly after the start was checked.

6 Obliging Travis – Approaching the back turn was checked.

7 Snap It – Into the back turn was inconvenienced.

8 Wobbly Flyer – Into the back turn was checked.

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

1 Vande Bharat – Shortly after the start was galloped on and severely checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside pin and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

3 My Magnolia – Rounding the home turn was checked.

4 Mint Rapper – Slow to begin, shortly after the start improved onto heels and was checked, rounding the home turn collided with another runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside hip support and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

Race 3 - BRISGREYS.COM MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 331m

2 Mallanganee Miss – Shortly after the start was checked, into the back turn was tightened.

6 Street Angel – In the back straight was inconvenienced.

7 Who's Nan – Slow to begin, in the home straight checked across heels.

8 Hansen's Boy – Shortly after the start was checked.

Race 4 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE (1) 331m

1 Alpha Cyprus – Rounding the home turn was galloped on.

2 Loads Of Torque – Slow to begin, rounding the home turn improved onto heels.

3 Bella Lou – In the back straight clipped heels falling as a result, a post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to both pins and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

5 Long Way Out – In the back straight was checked, into the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside wrist and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

7 Maxine Magic – Slow to begin, in the back straight was inconvenienced.

8 Fiction – In the back straight was inconvenienced.

Race 5 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD NOVICE (2) 331m

1 Sirius Jennifer – In the back straight was checked.

2 Red Cloud – Slow to begin.

3 Swift Revenge – Shortly after the start was tightened.

7 Alpha Yoong – Into the back turn was checked.

Race 6 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 4 331m

1 High Suite – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 Uno Cha Cha – In the back straight was inconvenienced.

6 Two Jabs – Stewards questioned trainer W Liddell into tonight’s improved performance. Mr Liddell stated he got the greyhound from South Australia, and it was having its third start for him around the Albion Park circuit in which it had improved from its previous start here. He further added the greyhound had trialled here in a similar time to tonight’s performance also it was the second time for not previewing the greyhound before the race which in his view he was beneficial in its winning performance.

7 Lucky Dragon – Slow to begin.

Race 7 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE MIXED 3/4 331m

1 Where's The Car – Slow to begin.

3 Classy Zoro – Through the back turn was tightened and severely checked falling as a result, taking no further part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside foreleg and was stood down from racing for 90 days. The greyhound must perform a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

4 Cha Cha Zac – Through the back turn was checked.

7 Family Touch – Into the back turn was inconvenienced.

8 Emma Cairn Do – Approaching the back turn was checked.

Race 8 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE MIXED 1/2 331m

5 Quick Blast – Approaching the back turn was severely checked falling as a result. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside groin and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

8 Hope Sure Can – Slow to begin, approaching the back turn was severely checked after colliding with the fallen runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside back muscle and was stood down from racing for 30 days and must successfully complete a steward’s trial prior to racing next. Trainer S Hunt advised stewards it would be her intention to retire the greyhound.

Race 9 - NEWHAVEN STUD FARM 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 331m

4 Hot Barrels – Slow to begin, near the finish collided with another runner.

6 Ultimate Boost – Slow to begin.

9 Dixie Zambora – Near the finish collided with another runner.

Race 10 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 331m

5 Deep Sapphire – Shortly after the start commenced to weaken appearing injured. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside tarsal and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

8 Whiskey Deluxe – Slow to begin.

Race 11 - RHINO FINANCE 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 331m

3 Mr. Singha – Shortly after the start was checked.

4 Vecna – Into the back turn was checked, through the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to offside hip support and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

7 Polly's Courier – Slow to begin, through the back turn was checked.

Race 12 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 331m

3 Powder Keg – Into the back turn was inconvenienced.

5 Sirius Kyle – Slow to begin, into the back turn was checked.

6 Duncan Country – Approaching the back turn was checked.

7 Misuzulu – Approaching the back turn was checked.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R9 Farmor Hype – Injury, Chest muscle
Weight Variations	R5 Red Cloud – Was 37.1kg – Today 35.9kg = -1.2kg R12 Sonny The Slayer – Was 32.3kg – Today 31.0kg = -1.3kg
Injuries	R2 Vande Bharat – Offside Pin – 7 day stand down R2 Mint Rapper – Offside hip support – 10 day stand down R4 Bella Lou – Both Pins – 10 day stand down R4 Long Way Out – Offside wrist 10 day stand down R7 Classy Zoro – Offside radius fracture 90 day stand down R8 Quick Blast – Offside groin – 14 day stand down R8 Hope Sure Can – Offside back muscle - 30 day stand down. R10 Deep Sapphire – Offside tarsal - 14 day stand down R11 Vecna – Offside hip support – 10 day stand down
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R5 Red Cloud – 175 Days - Injury R7 Emma Cairn Do – 120 Days – Seasonal/Illness R12 Daysea’s Sam – 90 Days - Injury
Follow-up	Classy Zoro
Trials	331m Jaydah’s Jet – RTR 6 months – 25.2kg – 19:46 600m Sunburst – FTP – 25.8kg – Passed – 35.76 Jerry – FTP - Failed Hello Warren – FTP – 31.7kg – Passed – 35.93
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