CAPALABA

 

Saturday, 22nd September, 2018

 

Conditions

Weather:           Fine

Track:               Good

 

Officials

Stewards:         K. Adams (c), T. North

Veterinarian:      C. Welch

Swab Official:   G. Gray

Judge:              T. Fuller

Lure Driver:       N. Rugg

Starter:             B. Rigby

 


Race Reports

 

 

Race 1 – JUST GREYHOUNDS PHOTOS MAIDEN HEAT 1 – 366M

 

Shortly after the start, MY BRO DOUGIE checked across heels and was momentarily hampered.  Near the 200m, CAUSEWAY BUD shifted across the heels of GIFT and was momentarily hampered.  CAUSEWAY BUD eased over the final 50m, and failed to chase the lure with due commitment. 

 

The greyhound CAUSEWAY BUD underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained a back strain injury and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

 

Connection to the greyhound CAUSEWAY BUD was advised that the greyhound would be charged under Rule 69B Failing to Pursue with Injury, and would be stood down for a period of 10 days and would be required to perform a satisfactory stewards’ trial prior to racing.

 

Race 2 – ON THE BUNNY GREYHOUND TIPS MAIDEN HEAT 2 – 366M

 

Shortly after the start, FROSTY BLACK JAY shifted in, which hampered the running of COCONUT LASS.  Shortly after, AL’S IN TROUBLE shifted in which hampered the running of BOO CAN BABE.  Near the 200m, BUD’S MILLAR checked across heels and was momentarily hampered.  BUD’S MILLAR commenced to give ground over the final 50m.

 

The greyhound BUD’S MILLAR underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

Race 3 – ADOPT A GREYHOUND NOVICE – 366M

 

Shortly after the start, TOOK A RHYNO and IMPATIENT KID collide.  Near the 200m, TOOK A RHYNO was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Shortly after, FROSTY SKY, JIMARY NAVIGATOR and IMPATIENT KID all collide, resulting in all greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground.  Near the 100m, IMPATIENT KID checked across heels and lost ground. 

 

The greyhound MAKING CENTS underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the near side hip and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

 

Race 4 – CLIFFORD HOUSTON APPRECIATION 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 – 366M

 

Shortly after the start, TOOK A FERGUS shifted in, which hampered the running of BOWENVALE and POWER OF PENNY.  Near the 150m, JIGGLE SPLAT and SONTREI MESCUAL collide, resulting in JIGGLE SPLAT to be checked and lose ground. 

 

Race 5 – SWAN PLUMBING SUPPLIES CAPALABA 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 – 366M

 

Shortly after the start, VIKING WHITE and TOOK A SELFIE collide, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Near the 50m, VIKING WHITE checked across heels and lost ground. 

 

Race 6 – CONGRATULATIONS BUNNY BRASCH 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 – 366M

 

Shortly after the start, GIFTED PINES, GUNNA WINK and REBEL KENNELLY all collide, resulting in all greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground.  Near the 200m, AVA SURPRISE and MAKING CENTS collide.  Near the 100m, LION’S BLUE and MAKING CENTS collide. 

 

The greyhound MAKING CENTS underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

Race 7 – CHRIS GEORGIOU APPRECIATION 4TH GRADE – 366M

 

CAWBOURNE BIGRED shifted in shortly after the start.  Near the 150m, MR. TERRIFIC checked across heels and was momentarily hampered. 

 

Race 8 – MELBOURNE CUP @ CAP GREYS BEST 8 – 366M

 

Near the 200m, TOO MANY BILLS shifted out, which hampered the running of VISIGOTH.  Near the 100m, NOTORIOUS HERO shifted out, which hampered the running of GUTENBERG. 


Summary

Scratchings

Race 4 GIRL OVERBOARD, near side chest, 10 days.

 

Late Scratchings

Race 2 – BUD’S KNIGHT, Weight Variation, 31.6 – 32.9, 11.20am.

 

Reweighs

Race 1 GIFT, 35.0 – 36.2

 

Pre-Race Swabs:

Nil

 

Post-Race Swabs:

All Winners.

 

Injuries:

Race 1 CAUSEWAY BUD, back strain, 10 days.

Race 3 FROSTY SKY, near side hip, 7 days.

 

Endorsements:

Race 1 CAUSEWAY BUD, Rule 69B.

 

Fines:

$50 – Kerry Ollerton (BUD’S KNIGHT), Rule 39, Weight Variation.

$50 – Renald Attard (AVA’S SURPRISE), Rule 48, No Catcher.


Trials

Trial 1:

BENTEKE, passed, 366m, 20.42

DIGGER’S IMAGE, failed, 366m.

 

K. ADAMS

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS