Capalaba Greyhounds

Date: Sunday 3 February, 2019

Track: Good

Weather: Overcast & Showers

Stewards Panel: A. Spence (Chairman), N. Thorneycroft (Cadet)

Officials: Dr C. Welch (Vet), S. Caldwell (SCO), T Fuller [Race 1-3, 7, 9-10] & D. Sant [Race 4-6, 8] (Judges), B. Rigney (Starter), K. Soderstrom (Lure Driver)

Race  1: ONTHECLOCK FOR TRIALS Maiden – 366m

MISS OPPORTUNITY was slow to begin. After beginning awkwardly, IT ALL CHEEKY was bumped by BANJO TOMMY, which had shifted outwards on jumping, resulting in both runners to be checked. Near the 200m, BANJO TOMMY checked off the heels of IT ALL CHEEKY, which had shifted inwards. MISS OPPORTUNITY, which was trailing BANJO TOMMY, had to check off that runners heels and lost ground as a consequence. SECOND SOLUTION shifted inwards near the 100m, became momentarily unbalanced and lost ground.

MISS OPPORTUNITY underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained a back strain. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Ronald Newland advised stewards that he did not support the greyhound. He further advised the greyhound had not trialled at Capalaba prior to today’s event and performed to his expectations. Stewards noted his comments.

Race  2: KEYBOW @ STUD Maiden – 366m

OUTBACK DESTINY was slow to begin. AQUITANE, JEZEBEL’S JEWEL and LOGAN STORM collided at the start and were slow to begin. Approaching the 200m, JEZEBEL’S JEWEL shifted inwards and collided with AQUITANE resulting in both runners to lose ground. Leaving the 200m, AQUITANE shifted outwards and PASSING TIME shifted inwards.

Race  3: SYD NORRIES APPRECIATION Novice – 366m

BROOKLYN MISS began awkwardly. From near the 300m till near the 100m, LUCKY NOVA and BROOKLYN MISS bumped on a number of occasions and lost ground. Over the concluding stages, GALWAY PANTHER improved onto the heels of BROOKLYN MISS when that runner shifted inwards, resulting in both to be checked and lose ground.

Race  4: BUYABALE.COM.AU Novice – 366m

After being slow to begin, CALL ME WOLF contacted the hindquarters of WAMBERAL BOY, when that runner shifted outwards on jumping, resulting in both runners to be checked and lose ground. After shifting inwards near the 300m, CALL ME WOLF collided with COOL WOMAN resulting in both runners to be checked and lose ground. After shifting outwards when approaching the 100m, CHEWING SHOES collided with COOL WOMAN, resulting in both runners to be checked and lose ground.

Stewards considered whether the actions of WAMBERAL BOY over the concluding stages had breached GAR 69A for Failing to Pursue. Trainer M Vincent advised stewards that the greyhound does contact its track leg in running and only trialled once prior to today’s event, and was of the opinion they may have been contributing factors. After considered Mr Vincent’s submission and viewing the patrol footage, stewards’ could not be comfortably satisfied that the greyhound had eased prior to winning post and elected to give it the benefit of doubt.

Race  5: LYN CAMERON APPRECIATION 5^th Grade – 366m

VIKING WHITE was slow to begin. In the early stages, REAR VIEW was tightened between runners and hampered. Near the 200m, REAR VIEW shifted outwards and bumped with COMPLETE LOVE, resulting in both runners to be hampered. Over the concluding stages COMPLETE LOVE checked off the heels TIGHT CIRCLE when that runner shifted outwards.

Race  6: CORNERSTONE RISK MANAGEMENT 5^th Grade – 366m

On jumping, all runners with the exception of SMART WERINA, TEE BE GOOD and SLICK SHANNON, were tightened for room and checked to varying degrees. Approaching the 200m, SMART WERINA and OXLEY ONE bumped on a number of occasions and lost ground. Near the 150m, BIG LITTLE LIES checked off the heels of SMART WERINA when that runner shifted outwards.

Race  7: SHANE MURPHY PAINTING 4/5^th Grade – 366m

On jumping, EMPIRE STATE and IMA CALLIM KLAY were tightened for room and checked. Near the 250m, IMA CALLIM KLAY was tightened for room and hampered. Near the 150m, MONTAIGNE checked off the heels of VELOCITY AGNETHA when that runner had shifted outwards. HOOT, which was trailing, checked off the heels of MOTAIGNE and lost ground as a consequence.

Race  8: JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS 3/4^th Grade – 366m

I’M A HOTSHOT and GELANTIPY GOLD bumped at the start and lost ground. Shortly after the start, ROCKFORD was tightened for room and hampered. Near the 250m, I’M A HOTSHOT checked off heels. Over the concluding stages, THANKING PETER took and awkward stride and became momentarily unbalanced.

Race  9: GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM Masters 5^th Grade – 366m

After beginning awkwardly, LITTLE LIVEWIRE checked in across heels and lost ground. Near the 200m, OUTBACK SUNSHINE was contacted on the hindquarters, was severely checked and lost considerable ground.

OUTBACK SUNSHINE underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the nearside wrist. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Race 10: WWW.CAPALABAGREYHOUNDS.COM Masters 5^th Grade – 366m

BOGAN DANCER was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, WINGS OF PERLITA checked off the heels of TINY TIARA and lost ground, when that runner shifted outwards. Near the 200m, GUNNA WINK was tightened for room and checked. Near the 100m, GIFTED PINES checked inwards across heels and tightened the running of GUNNA WINK, which had to check and consequently lost ground.

  SUMMARY

Scratching’s	R2 - Mel Can Yell; Offside Hock, 10 days. R4 - Yachtie; Offside Hip Support, 10 days. R5 - Brittany Talks; Ineligible, scratched 31/1/19. R8 - Go Lassie Go; Injured Albion Park 31/1/19. R9 - Dynamite Dozer; Scours, 10 days.
Injuries	R1 – Miss Opportunity; Back strain, 10 days. R9 – Outback Sunshine; Nearside wrist, 14 days.
Swabs    Post-Race Urine	All Winners
Trials	Hara’s Stevo; 6mths - Passed, 20.40s 366m