Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Wednesday 26 April 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: P McLean (Chair), J Philp, R Pedersen

Officials: Dr R Geisel (Vet), C Scrivens (Judge), J Bourke (Starter), A Challen (Samples), J Williamson (Lure)

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN 2 395m

1 Mr Fresh – In the home straight collided with another runner.

2 Blue Haze – Rounder the home turn was inconvenienced.

3 Bye Bye Storm – Shortly after the start was tightened, in the back straight improved onto another runner and was severely checked as a result.

4 Cheeky Grub – Int the home straight collided with another runner.

6 Master Titan – Through the 1^st turn was tightened, in the back straight was inconvenienced.

7 Mister Mischief – Slow to begin, into the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 2 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 395m

1 Lava Flow – Through the 1^st turn was checked.

3 Lady Tanzanite – Through the 1^st turn was checked, into the back turn was checked.

4 Gold Tip – Into the 1^st turn was checked, into the back turn was checked.

10 Abominable (7) – Into the back turn improved onto heels.

Race 3 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE (1) 2 395m

2 Deal Maker – Slow to begin.

3 Stomp – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

4 More Capers – Into the 1^st turn was tightened, into the back turn was checked.

5 Loads Of Torque – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

6 Vernon – Into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

Race 4 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE NOVICE (2) 2 395m

4 Blue Moonshine – Into the 1^st turn was tightened.

8 Lethal Violet – Through the back turn was inconvenienced.

Race 5 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE MA5 2 395m

4 Hammer Drill – Late scratching at 4:18pm on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 92(2) due to injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

5 Bellissimo Blue – Slow to begin, leaving the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

7 Sunset Matilda – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside wrist and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

8 Bumpy Johnson – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to offside pin and was stood down from racing for 10 days

Race 6 - SKY RACING GRADE 4 2 395m

2 Arabian Again – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

3 Bust A Move – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

4 Back Seat Betty – Into the 1^st turn was checked, entering the back straight was tightened.

5 Bernie Boom – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

7 Mr. Tim Mcgee – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

Race 7 - TAB - VENUE MODE 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 395m

2 Sandy Invigorate – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

3 Game One – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

5 Viking Rio – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

7 Rusty Demon – Into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

Race 8 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB OPEN FINAL OPEN 1 395m

1 Street Smart – Slow to begin.

4 Selwood Hayze – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

5 Feel The Beat – Into the back turn was checked.

6 Cincinati Cyndie – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

8 Shian Quirky – Slow to begin, into the 1^st turn was checked.

Race 9 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD MIXED 4/5 2 395m

3 Samson Brockie – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

4 Patient Rooster – Failed to muster early speed and trailed the field by a considerable distance for the entire event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed and injury to its stomach and was stood down from racing for 14 days

6 Oh Minnie – Into the 1^st turn was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its nearside hind foot and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

8 Beau Boy – Slow to begin.

Race 10 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD GRADE 5 (1) 2 395m

1 Whispering Jack – Slow to begin.

4 Antonio Gift – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside back muscle and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

8 Duncan Country – Into the back turn was inconvenienced.

Race 11 - RHINO FINANCE GRADE 5 (2) 2 395m

2 Alpha Yoong – Near the finish looked awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside back muscle and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

4 Snow Patrol – Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 106(2)(a). Slow to begin.

Race 12 - BRISGREYS.COM 5PW 2 395m

2 Twice Redeemed – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

3 Powder Keg – Into the back turn was tightened, A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside pin and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

4 Miss Captivator – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

7 Blazing Arizona – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to the trainer Ron Hamilton regarding the poor performance in tonight’s event with the greyhound being beaten by a margin of 24.28 lengths. Mr Hamilton was unable to provide any tangible explanation for the greyhound’s poor performance. Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 129, Blazing Arizona must perform a Satisfactory Stewards Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R2 Strange World – Injury, injured 23/4 R2 Bogie Cannon – Injury, offside back muscle R7 Atomic Cyndie – Injury, offside wrist R11 My Name’s Earl – Stewards permission
Late Scratchings	R5 Hammer Drill – Vets advice – 4:18pm
Injuries	R5 Hammer Drill – Nearside hind leg – 10 day stand down R5 Bumpy Johnson – Offside pin – 10 day stand down R5 Sunset Matilda – Offside wrist - 7 day stand down R6 Oh Minnie – Nearside hind foot – 10 day stand down R9 Patient Rooster – Stomach muscle – 14 day stand down R10 Antonio Gift – Offside back muscle – 14 day stand down R11 Alpha Yoong – Offside back muscle – 21 day stand down R12 Powder Keg – Offside pin – 7 day stand down
Animal Actions	R12 Blazing Arizona – GAR 129 – Unsatisfactory Performance – Must successfully complete a steward’s trial prior to racing next.
Trials	331m Milky Way Cloud – 32.8kg – 19:75 – Passed.
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review. The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews, and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.