Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Monday 1 May 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: M. Fernholz (Chair), P. McLean, N. Thorneycroft.

Officials: Dr. R. Geisel (Vet), C. Keighley (Judge), C. Scrivens (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

2 Phoebe's Honey – Along the home straight on the first occasion was checked. Entering the first turn was galloped on from behind then checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside hind toe laceration and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

3 Crystal Gunn - Along the home straight on the first occasion was checked.

4 Imposing Fergus – Through the back turn was checked on multiple occasions.

5 Speedy Mint – Entering the first turn improved onto heels then checked. Through the back turn was checked on multiple occasions.

6 Good Chat Mort – Entering the first turn was checked.

8 Johnny Baha - Entering the first turn was checked.

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

1 Gold Tip – At the winning post on the first occasion was checked.

4 All That Torque - At the winning post on the first occasion was checked.

6 Logan Foxtrot – Entering the back turn was checked.

7 Imposing Falkor – Was slow to begin.

Race 3 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY NOVICE 2 520m

2 Kiwi Bliss – Shortly after the start was checked.

3 Jackson's Miss – Entering the back turn was checked.

7 Joey The Poke – Was slow to begin.

9 Senri Gardot (5) – Stumbled when leaving the boxes. Along the back straight raced wide. Along the home straight on the final occasion raced wide.

Race 4 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE GRADE 5 3 395m

1 Applejack Fly – Entering the first turn was checked.

2 Arizona Burn - Entering the first turn was checked.

3 Lost Digit - Entering the first turn was checked.

4 Bogie Tornado - Entering the first turn was checked then fell. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 Noah Charles – Shortly after the start was checked. Entering the first turn was checked.

6 Queenslander - Shortly after the start was checked. Entering the first turn was checked.

7 Shima Magic - Entering the first turn was inconvenienced then checked.

8 Hellacious - Entering the first turn was checked. Entering the back straight was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 5 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE GRADE 5 1 710m

5 Cool Hand Steve – Entering the back turn on the final occasion was checked.

8 Sam And Bill – Was slow to begin.

Race 6 - NEWHAVEN STUD FARM MIXED 4/5 2 600m

2 High Range – Entering the first turn was checked.

4 Rich Link - Entering the first turn was checked. Entering the back straight checked around heels.

6 Black Firebrand - Entering the first turn was checked.

Race 7 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 520m

1 Black Delight – Entering the first turn checked around heels.

2 Hendy – Was slow to begin. Entering the first turn was tightened and checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside wrist injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

3 Rochill Amy – Entering the first turn was checked.

8 Valpolicella - Entering the first turn was checked.

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

1 Lord Yuri – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion was tightened and checked.

2 Plum Tuckered – Approaching the first turn was checked.

3 Ruby Rolex – Entering the first turn was checked. Exiting the first turn shifted up the track and raced wide. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

4 Nana Rooney - Entering the first turn was checked.

7 Always Broke - Entering the first turn was checked.

9 Vasey (5) - Late scratching at 6:02pm due to the greyhound not being presented GAR 86(1). Due to the circumstances surrounding the non–presentation trainer, Kurt Brown was fined $200 acting under GAR 86(3)(b), a 10 day stand down period was imposed for Vasey.

Race 9 - KEDRON WAVELL SERVICES CLUB MA5 2 520m

3 Dunworley Lass – Shortly after the start was checked. Entering the first turn was tightened and checked.

4 War Drum Express – Exiting the first turn was tightened and checked.

6 Bellissimo Blue – Was slow to begin.

7 Fluro Fella - Late scratching at 5:22pm due to weight variation GAR 101(1). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Christopher Riordon was fined $100 acting under GAR 101(3)(b)

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

3 Spot On Lads – Through the first turn was tightened.

7 White St. – Exiting the first turn was checked.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)	R4 Shima Magic R8 Ruby Rolex
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Mr. General – Illness, vomiting. R2 Hara’s Trixie – Ineligible, won maiden 27/4. R3 Barefoot Cowboy – Ineligible, won novice 27/4. R8 Mad Maxine – Injury, near side pin.
Late Scratchings	R8 Vasey – Not presented, 10 days. R9 Fluro Fella – Weight variation, 10 days.
Injuries	R1 Phoebe’s Honey – Nearside hind toe laceration, 10 days. R7 Hendy – Nearside wrist injury, 7 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R1 Crystal Gunn – 104 days, Change of trainer. R3 Titanium Gunn – 123 days, Injury. R4 Hellacious – 119 days, Injury. R8 She's In Clover – 90 days, Season.
Person Actions	Kurt Brown – R8 – Vasey – GAR86(3) - $200 – Not presented. Christopher Riordon – R9 – Fluro Fella – GAR101(3) - $100 – Weight variation. John Catton – R9 – Soda Fizz - GAR99 - $100 - No Catcher.
Trials	Murphy’s Mate – Passed – 19:19 – 31.0kg
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