Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Thursday 22 June 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: C Ferguson (Chair), W Hadley, B McErlean, R Pedersen, W Maher

Officials: Dr R Geisel (Vet), C Keighley (Judge), J Williamson (Starter), R Fedrick and A Challen (Samples), B Skurrie (Lure)

General:

Race 6 All Clear was delayed allowing stewards the opportunity view the official photo finish in relation to 4^th place.  The judge’s numbers were confirmed and “all clear” was given.

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Race 1 - TAB LIGHTNING FINAL OPEN 331m

1 Contract Checked in the back straight and lost ground.  Severely checked at the end of the back straight and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the near side pin and stood down for 10 days.

7 Shian Suzie Checked at the entrance of the home straight and lost ground.

8 He's On Fire Checked approaching the home straight and lost ground.

Race 2 - TAB THUNDER FINAL OPEN 395m

3 Job Done Checked in the back straight and lost ground.

4 Where's Johnson Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

6 Slick Town Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

8 Magical Cyndie Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 3 - GARRARD'S THE TEMPEST FINAL OPEN 600m

2 Tiny Encounter Checked at the end of the front straight on the first occasion and lost ground.

4 On The Off Checked at the end of the front straight on the first occasion and lost ground.

5 Titanium Gunn Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Checked at the end of the front straight on the first occasion and lost ground.

7 Wheel And Go Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

Race 4 - SKY RACING BRISBANE CUP PRELUDE (L) FINAL 1 OPEN 520m

4 Hara's Skye Checked at the end of the front straight and lost ground.

5 Shaye Checked at the end of the front straight and lost ground.

7 Isurava Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

8 Pudding Monelli Slow to begin.

Race 5 - SKY RACING BRISBANE CUP PRELUDE (L) FINAL 2 OPEN 520m

2 Red Hot Frankie Checked at end of the front straight and lost ground.

3 Hara's Herbie Checked at end of the front straight and lost ground.

4 Mr. Springtime Checked at end of the front straight and lost ground.

7 Running Express Severely checked at the end of the front straight and lost ground.

8 Crackerjack Aret Improved on heels at the end of the front straight.  Shortly after became unbalanced and fell taking no further competitive part in the event.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 6 - SKY RACING BRISBANE CUP PRELUDE (L) FINAL 3 OPEN 520m

3 Postman Pat Best to begin.

5 Black Magic Rose Checked at the end of the front straight and lost ground.

6 Springtime Jet Checked in the front straight and lost ground.  Checked at the turn after the back straight

7 Maybelle Carter Checked at the end of the front straight and lost ground.

9 Fancy A Scotch( 2) Slow to begin.

Race 7 - BGRC CHAIRMAN'S CUP FINAL OPEN 710m

1 Blue Hornet Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

2 Sorority Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

6 Hidden Agenda Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

7 Me And You Slow to begin.

Race 8 - GARRARD'S SUPER STAYERS INVITATIONAL (G3) FINAL OPEN 710m

3 Zipping Orlando Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 Palawa King Slow to begin.

Race 9 - GARRARD'S GRADE 5 710m

2 Hara's River Checked at the back straight on the first occasion and lost ground.

3 Tammy Severely checked at the turn after the front straight and lost ground.

5 You Know Tree Raced wide approaching the home straight on the first occasion.

6 Make Noise Severely checked at the turn after the front straight and lost ground.  Stumbled and lost ground approaching the winning post.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be suffering from a back injury and stood down for 7 days.

Race 10 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE GRADE 4 520m

1 Mystic Cora Slow to begin.

3 Hopeful Nan Checked at the end of the front straight and lost ground.

4 Dundee Smokey Checked at the end of the front straight and lost ground.

6 Bust A Move Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

8 Daysea's Rowdy Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 11 - NEWHAVEN STUD FARM GRADE 5 (1) 520m

3 Atomic Bill Checked in the back straight and lost ground.

4 Perfect Tyrant Checked in the front straight and lost ground.  Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

5 Blazing Smoke Checked in the front straight and lost ground.

6 Cluster Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

7 Gypsy Joker Checked at the first turn and lost ground.

Race 12 - BOOM CRASH OPERA JULY 7 @ BRISGREYS GRADE 5 (2) 520m

1 She's Precocious Checked at first turn and lost ground.

2 Run West Checked at first turn and lost ground.

4 My Genie Checked at the end of the front straight and lost ground.

7 Van Helsing Checked shortly after the start and lost ground.  Checked at first turn and lost ground.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)	R1 He’s On Fire, R2 Magical Cyndie, R3 Adulate, R4 Bat Sign, R5 Hara’s Herbie, R6 Postman Pat, R7 Blue Hornet, R9 Book of Love, R10 Nando Dreamer, R11 Cluster
Samples (Post-race)	All winners and R4 Bat Sign R5 Big Town Hero R6 Shipwreck
Scratchings	R5 Showdown – Injury, Off hip R6 Dulceria – Ineligible, Scratched 19/06 R6 Get Carter – Ineligible, had to trial 13/06 Shouldn’t have been drawn. R11 Dolly Dutton – Injury, Near back muscle R11 Cincinnati Bill – Ineligible, Injured 19/06
Late Scratchings	nil
Weight Variations	nil
Injuries	R1 Contract injury near pin 10 days. R9 Make Noise injury back strain 7 days.
Follow-up	nil
Animal Actions	nil
Person Actions	nil
Trials	nil
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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.