Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Albion Park Greyhounds

 

 

Date: Sunday, 13 August 2023

Track Condition: Slow

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: N Thornecyroft

Stewards: S Barr, R Pederson

Veterinarian: C Welsh

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: W Peisker

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: C Nillson

 

General:

 

The Stewards were advised that the track was harrowed on 11 August 2023.

 

Stewards spoke with trainer Kurt Brown and reminded him of his obligation to dress in accordance with the Racing Queensland Dress Code.

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MDNPW 331m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

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

 

2 Julane Ava- Turned in the boxes and took no competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant abnormalities. Stewards ordered that Julane Ava must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 106(1) before returning to racing.

 

Race 3 - BRISGREYS.COM NOVICE (1) 331m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 4 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE (2) 331m

 

1 Lottie Bear- Beaten favourite. Marginally slow to begin. Tightened for room shortly after the start and was checked.

 

6 Noel’s Gem- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the near hind foot and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

 

 

Race 5 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 331m

 

6 Out Of Austrian- Severely checked in the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant abnormalities.

 

Race 6 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MIXED 4/5 331m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

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

 

5 Lucky Dragon- Checked on multiple occasions in the back straight and commenced to weaken entering the turn out of the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant abnormalities.  

 

Race 8 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE BEST 8 331m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 9 - HOUDINI BOY @ NEWHAVEN STUD GRADE 5 (1) 331m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 10 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB GRADE 5 (2) 331m

 

2 Farmor Lucky – Late scratching at 5.47pm due to the greyhound not being presented to Stewards within the required kennelling time. In accordance with GAR86(3)(b) Farmor Lucky is prohibited from competing in any Event for a period of 28 days. Licensed trainer Mr David Bailey entered a plea of guilty and was fined the sum of $200.00 in respect of a charge issued pursuant to GAR76(7) as a result of the greyhound Farmor Lucky being scratched for a reason which in the opinion of Stewards was unacceptable.

 

Race 11 - RHINO FINANCE GRADE 5 (3) 331m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 12 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD MA5 331m

 

9 Shadow Glen- Checked entering the home straight and commenced to weaken. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the off hind leg and was stood down from racing for 3 days.  

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R2 – Situation Room, Injury, Wrist

R3 – She’s So Crazy, Ineligible scratched 11/8

R4 – Little Miss Judy, Injury, near shoulder

R4 – Farmor Too Come, Ineligible, Scratched 10/8

R5 – Cheese Kisses, Injury, Offside shoulder

R5 – Sweet Enough, Illness, scours

R5 - Hello Shane, Injury, off pin

R6 – Bundy Traveller, Injury, offside tibia

R12 – Roussimoff, Illness, water diabetes

 

Late Scratchings

R10 - Farmor Lucky- GAR86(1) Not presented.

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R12 Fluro Fella – 118 days, injury/spelling

 

Animal Actions

R2 Julane Ava – GAR106 Turned in boxes – Satisfactory trial

 

 

Person Actions

David Bailey – Farmor Lucky – GAR76(7) Unacceptable reason for scratching - $200 fine.

 

Stewards Trials

Trial 1 – 331m

Artanis – Passed – 32.5kg – 19.41

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

4

Noel’s Gem

Near hind foot

10

12

Shadow Glen

Off hind leg

3

 

 

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.