Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

 

Date: Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: N Thorneycroft

Stewards: C Ferguson, R Pedersen

Veterinarian: R Geisel

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: W Peisker

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: B Scurrie

 

General:

 

Trainer Mr Kevin Kemp presented the greyhound Sad Man’s Tongue for a veterinary examination and was subsequently cleared to race pending a satisfactory Stewards trial.

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Race 1 -BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 2 395m

3 Layla Park- Late scratching at 2.31pm due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Trainer Ms Lyndall Brand was fined $100 pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b).

 

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

7 North Star- Checked entering the turn out of the back straight causing the greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings.

 

Race 3 -GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 2 395m

Stewards ordered the race finish on the lure due to a fallen greyhound in the back straight.

 

1 Cyndie’s Bill- Turned its head outwards in the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer’s representative Mr D Pearce regarding the greyhound’s actions in the home straight, after reviewing the video replay and the hearing the submissions from Mr Pearce, stewards deemed Cyndie’s Bill had taken its attention away from the lure therefore invoked GAR 124 Failing to Pursue. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule Cyndie’s Bill was suspended from racing at Albion Park for 28 days and until the successful completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial.

 

4 Sneaky Blue- Checked in the back straight causing the greyhound to fall and take no further part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings.

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

5 Away Game- Checked entering the back straight. Checked entering the turn out of the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings.

Race 5 -ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 395m

9 Scarlet Oak- Checked entering the back straight and was forced wide. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings.   

Race 6 -SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 2 395m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 7 -TAB - VENUE MODE BEST 8 2 395m

2 Feel The Beat- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings.

 

5 Cincinati Cyndie- Checked in the back straight and commenced to weaken. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed and injury to the off-hind back muscle and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

Race 8 -CARINA LEAGUES CLUB GRADE 5 3 520m 

No significant racing incidents.

Race 9 -GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 2 395m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 10 -TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 2 395m

6 Misuzulu- Checked entering the back straight and commenced to weaken, taking no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the off-hind back muscle and offside pin muscle and was stood down from racing for 28 days. Stewards ordered that the greyhound must complete a satisfactory trial before returning to racing.

 

5 Obliging Travis- Stewards spoke with trainer representative Mr D Pearce regarding the greyhounds racing action in the home straight when outside of She’s A Cracker. After viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards took no further action.

Race 11 -RHINO FINANCE 5TH GRADE HEAT 5 GRADE 5 2 395m

2 Blue Haze- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request and was found to have sustained an injury to the off-dew claw and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

Race 12 - BRISGREYS.COM MA5 2 395m

5 Hot Tattoo- Severely checked immediate after the start and took no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings.

 

9 Jen’s Gamble- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request and was found to have an injury to the near hind webbing and was stood down from racing for 7 days.    

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R1 Olive Grace – Injury, off front leg

R5 Velocity Cora – Injury, near shoulder

R7 Magical Cyndie – Seasonal

R11 Lucky Dragon – Injury, near shoulder

R12 Cosmic Val – Injury, off wrist

 

Late Scratchings

R1 Layla Park- GAR 101(1) Weight variation 28.4kg variance 2.4kg

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R4 Away Game – 101 days, injury/spelling.

Animal Actions

R3 Cyndie’s Bill- GAR124 Failing to pursue, 28 days Albion Park + trial

 

Person Actions

Lyndall Brand- GAR 101(3)(b) Weight variation $100 fine

 

 

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

7

Cincinati Cyndie

Offside back muscle

14

10

Misuzulu

Off hind back muscle and off pin muscle

28

11

Blue Haze

Offside dew claw

7

12

Jen’s Gamble

Near hind webbing

7

 

 

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.