Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Race Meeting Stewards’ Report
Bundaberg Greyhounds
Monday, 18^th May 2020
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Stewards Panel: S. Kearney (Chair), R. Doss, J. Doss
Officials: Dr A. Thomas (Vet), J. Randle (Judge), A. Whitby (Starter), W. Michalk (Samples), J. Horton (Lure)
General:
Due to Government advice around COVID-19, in accordance with GAR 51(10), the Stewards directed the Starter to box the greyhounds into the starting boxes in the following order, 1 & 5, followed by 3 & 7, followed by 2 & 6, followed by 4 & 8 for all races.
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Race 1 – TERRY SIGNS MAIDEN (1) 460m
5 Lana Herrera- Best to begin. Raced wide through the turn into the back straight and continued wide for the remainder of the race.
7 She's Available- Slow to begin.
Race 2 – BARGARA BAKERY CAFÉ MAIDEN (2) 460m
1 Billy Bobcat- Bumped with another runner on a number of occasions approaching the first turn. Checked off heels entering the first turn and lost ground. Checked approaching the turn out of the back straight. Checked in the front straight.
4 Expat Mohawk- Bumped with another runner on a number of occasions approaching the first turn. Checked and lost ground entering the first turn. Checked approaching the turn out of the back straight.
7 Roy Revere- Checked entering the turn into the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the near pin and was stood down from racing for a period of 10 days.
8 Deal's Up- Marginally slow to begin.
Race 3 – CHIP TYRE RECYCLERS NOVICE 460m
1 Cambla Gold- Severely inconvenienced by another runner from behind in the back straight and lost substantial ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a chest muscle injury and was stood down from racing for a period of 5 days.
2 Paddle Tails- Improved onto the rear of another runner in the back straight and lost momentum.
4 Cambla Samba Kid- Bumped with another runner on multiple occasions entering the first turn. Checked leaving the first turn and lost ground.
5 Savoir- Marginally slow to begin. Hampered then checked leaving the first turn and lost considerable ground.
7 Expat Monza- Bumped with another runner on multiple occasions entering the first turn. Checked leaving the first turn and lost ground. Hampered approaching the turn out of the back straight.
Race 4 – UNCLE RUSTY'S PHOTOS GRADE 5 460m 2 Roulette - Hampered, checked off heels and lost ground entering the first turn. 4 Swift Eyes – Checked off heels and lost ground entering the first turn. 5 Rope A Dope – Tightened for room leaving the first turn. Turned its head towards another runner and deviated its attention from the lure on a number of occasions over the concluding stages of the race. Subsequently was charged under GAR69A (Failing to pursue) and was stood down from racing for a period of 28 days and will need to complete a satisfactory stewards trial before resuming racing. 8 Magnolia Wind – Raced wide through the turn into the front straight.
Race 5 – ENDEAVOUR FOUNDATION MIXED 4/5 460m
2 Ollie's Lad – Checked off heels approaching the turn into the back straight. 5 Deep Emotion – Raced wide through the turn into the front straight. 6 Sheza Dryva – Shortened stride entering the first turn and took no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for a period of 21 days. 10 Blue Ain’t Black – Inconvenienced approaching the turn into the back straight.
Race 6 – TAB ANNIVERSARY SPRINT OPEN 460m
1 Savuro – Checked entering the first turn. Raced tight and bumped with another runner on multiple occasions over the concluding stages of the race. 2 Sparky Lass – Checked entering the first turn. Checked on a number of occasions entering the turn into the front straight and lost ground. 3 Richmer Attack – Checked and lost ground entering the first turn. 4 Larkin Po – Raced tight and bumped with another runner on multiple occasions over the concluding stages of the race. 5 Fizz Out – Checked and lost considerable ground entering the first turn. Raced very wide through the turn into the front straight. 6 Courtois – Checked entering the first turn. Hampered entering the back straight. Checked on a number of occasions entering the turn into the front straight and lost ground. 7 Fire Fly Jake – Checked and lost ground entering the turn into the back straight. Checked and lost considerable ground approaching the turn out of the back straight. 8 Fancy Eyes - Checked and lost ground entering the turn into the back straight. Checked and lost ground approaching the turn out of the back straight.
Race 7 – EAST END HOTEL MIXED 3/4 460m
2 Really Royal – Checked off heels entering the back straight and lost considerable ground. 4 Pact – Best to begin. Checked and lost ground entering the front straight. 5 Soda Caesar – Checked approaching the first turn. Shifted outwards and checked with another runner entering the front straight, losing ground as a result. 6 Glen Cambla – Checked approaching the first turn. Checked and lost ground entering the first turn. 7 Dancing Ebby – Checked approaching the first turn. Checked and lost ground entering the first turn. 8 Light The Barbie – Checked approaching the first turn. Checked entering the first turn. Hampered entering the back straight.
Race 8 – TAB ANNIVERSARY CUP FFA 550m
1 Richmer Assault – Hampered then checked entering the first turn. Stumbled approaching the turn out of the back straight and dropped out of the event immediately afterwards. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the near pin and was stood down from racing for a period of 5 days. 4 Kiewa Rebel – Checked entering the first turn. Checked approaching the finish. 5 Louisiana Flyer – Checked off heels approaching the turn into the front straight. Checked approaching the finish. 6 Belli Ultra – Checked shortly after the start. Checked off heels approaching the turn into the back straight. 7 Fernando Tears – Checked shortly after the start. Checked off heels in the front straight on the first occasion. Hampered leaving the first turn.
Race 9 – CRAFT RENTAL 5PW 460m
1 Hostile Intent – Checked and lost significant ground entering the first turn. Tightened for room and checked entering the back straight. Checked off heels approaching the turn out of the back straight. Raced wide through the turn into the front straight and remained wide for the conclusion of the event. 2 Doreas – Checked entering the first turn. 4 Road Scholar – Checked and lost significant ground entering the first turn. 5 Counter Fire – Significantly inconvenienced by another runner approaching the turn out of the back straight. 6 King Taka – Checked off heels and lost considerable ground approaching the turn out of the back straight. 7 Rippin' Bartel – Checked on a number of occasions entering the turn into the back straight. 9 We Love Roxy – Checked and fell entering the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a neck strain injury and was stood down from racing for a period of 21 days.
SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners + R8 Macdowell
Sample (Pre-race)	R2 Deal’s Up R3 Savoir
Scratchings	R1 Input Girl – injury, nearside metacarpal R1 Harbour Rebel – injury, offside pin R2 Tune – injury, offside hip R5 Here Comes Pappa – injury, nearside front toe R7 Fabthor – injury, severe cramping R9 Vegas Talks – injury, nearside shoulder R9 Hand of God – injury, hip support
Late Scratchings	Nil
Weight Variations	Nil
Injuries	R2 Roy Revere – Near pin, 10 days R3 Cambla Gold – Chest muscle, 5 days R5 Sheza Dryva – Back Muscle, 21 days R8 Richmer Attack – Near pin, 5 days R9 We Love Roxy – Neck strain, 21 days
Follow-up	Nil
Animal Actions	R4 Rope A Dope – R69A Failure to pursue, 28 days + Satisfactory trial
Person Actions	Nil
Trials	Cambla Cruiser – Passed – Marring - 460M, 27.62
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.