IPSWICH GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

TUESDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2016

 

Weather conditions:       FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: A. KITCHING

Stewards:         E. LITTLE, K. ADAMS

Judge:              TERRY BLACKA

Lure Driver:       NEIL POWELL

 

Starter:                         GREGORY WELLER

 

Veterinarian:      DR. C WELCH

 

Swab Attendant: Nil

 

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

 

2.

 

3.

SMASHNIAK DASH – Reported injured, fractured off wrist

4.

MAX WEDGE – Reported injured, near elbow

5.

SNOWBALL BOB – Reported injured, near hip support

6.

ITALIAN MAGIC – Reported injured, near fore toe

BIG YELLOW TAXI – Reported injured, off pin muscle

7.

COSMIC SPLIT – Reported ill, virus

8.

 

9.

 

10.

IPSWICH MELODY, Retired 03/02/2016

 

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

1

Nil

 

 

REWEIGHS

1

Nil

 

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

1

ANGEL PRINCESS – spelling

2

NARUTO - spelling

 

 

 

TRIALS

Return top Racing Trial 1 – 431m

The greyhound TINY TURNER performed a satisfactory Return to Racing Trial 1 over the distance of 431m in a time of 26.32.

 

 

 

                                            RACE REPORTS              

 

 

1.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN HEAT 1 431M

SWEET CRYSTAL was best to begin with THIRTY EIGHT slow to begin.  Shortly after the start SMASHNIAK BARC shifted out tightening the running of SPRING SERA which was checked.  Through the turn into the back straight SMASHNIAK BARC continued to shift out tightening the running of ANGEL PRINCESS and GUN DANCER who were both hampered.  SMASHNIAK BARC was checked as a result.  Out of the turn into the back straight SMASHNIAK BARC, SPRING ABBY and SPRING SERA all collided, resulting in all greyhounds being checked.  GUN DANCER raced wide entering the home straight.

SWABS TAKEN: Nil

VET EXAMINATIONS: SPRING SERA

 

2.

SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 2 431M

Even start.  MAKE THE MOST was slow to begin along with NARUTO.  PASS YOU BY and OUCH collided on jumping away, resulting in OUCH being checked.  Shortly after the start ARLO and RAISE ‘EM UP bumped resulting in both greyhounds being hampered.  Through the turn into the back straight OUCH, AGUERO TEXADA, ARLO and RAISE ‘EM UP all raced tight resulting in AGUERO TEXADA and ARLO being checked.  MAKE THE MOST which was following was hampered as a result.  Out of the turn into the back straight NARUTO shifted out making heavy contact with GLEBE KID resulting in both greyhounds being checked.  Out of the back straight into the turn MAKE THE MOST shifted in and tightened the running of AGUERO TEXADA which was hampered.

 

SWABS TAKEN:  PASS YOU BY – Post Race – Peter Ruetschi

 

3.

ROSEWOOD & DISTRCIT COMMUNITY BANK MAIDEN FINAL 431M

ZABDON LA ROWSEY and ASTON JADORE were best to begin.  Into the 1st turn AMELIA STAR and FARMOR KABOOM collided, resulting in both greyhounds being hampered.  Shortly after FARMOR KABOOM shifted out and made contact with NAN’S NIRO, resulting in both greyhounds being hampered.  Through the turn into the back straight ASTON JADORE shifted in tightening the running of RYLI’S MIA resulting in ASTON JADORE being hampered and RYLI’S MIA being checked.

SWABS TAKEN: ZABDON LA ROWSEY – Post Race – Barry Kitchener

VET EXAMINATIONS: UNIQUE KALEESI – pre race

4.

GATTON TYRE SERVICE NOVICE 431M

DASHING CHARGER was best to begin.  Through the turn into the back straight PAW DIDEMIS shifted in tightening the running of TOUCH OF CAJUN resulting in TOUCH OF CAJUN being checked.  FLASHMAN SAM which was following, was checked as a result.  FAMOUS FOR FUN which was following FLASHMAN SAM was also checked.  Out of the back straight into the turn DASHING CHARGER shifted in tightening the running of ISA STAR which was hampered.  Approaching the winning post NOT ANOTHA GINGA turned its head outwards and made muzzle contact with ISA STAR, resulting in ISA STAR shifted out further on the track.  TOUCH OF CAJUN which was following had to be checked.

 

Stewards advised trainer Mr. S Woods that the greyhound NOT ANOTHA GINGA would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks.

 

SWABS TAKEN: Nil

 

5.

GOLDEN VIEW GREYHOUND COMPLEX 5th GRADE 431m

Even start with FYRE GAL slow to begin.  Shortly after the start GET INVOLVED shifted in making contact with ELUSIVE STRIKE which was hampered.  Through the turn into the back straight BARCELLA, SNOW BOUND, GUNNADOO RAIDER and PEBBLE BAY all raced tight resulting in SHOW BOUND and GUNNADOO RAIDER being checked.  GET INVOLVED which was following was checked as a result.  Out of the turn into the back straight HER’S NOT HIS shifted in making contact with BARCELLA resulting in both greyhounds being hampered.  Out of the back straight into the turn GET INVOLVED collided with HER’S NOT HIS resulting in HER’S NOT HIS being checked.  Upon entering the home straight BARCELLA and GET INVOLVED bumped resulting in BARCELLA being hampered.  FYRE GAL raced wide in the front straight.

 

The greyhound BARCELLA was vetted and found to have suffered an injury to the off fore leg and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

SWABS TAKEN:  PEBBLE BAY – Post Race – Nicole Connell

 

6.

ALPHA FINANCIAL SERVICES 4/5th GRADE 431m

Even start.  Shortly after the start ROSDUE DYNAMO and TRAP MAN bumped resulting in both greyhounds being hampered.  On entering the 1st turn ROSDUE DYNAMO shifted in tightening the running of GRIM CREEPER and both greyhounds were checked.  Leaving the 1st turn into the back straight SNOWBALL BAZZA retired from the race and took no further part in the event.  JANE’S JEZABEL and JAGGER LILLY which were following SNOWBALL BAZZA were both subsequently checked and lost significant ground.  JAGGER LILLY continued to shift out and make contact with the outside fence.  JAGGER LILLY took no further part in the event.  Through the turn into the front straight TRAP MAN shifted in tightening the running of RYLI’S RANGA who was subsequently checked.

 

The greyhound SNOWBALL BAZZA was vetted and found to have suffered an injury to the off side hock and was humanely euthanised.

 

The greyhound JAGGER LILLY was vetted and found to have suffered an injury to the off fore front toes and was stood down for a period of 28 days.

 

SWABS TAKEN:  TRAP MAN – Post Race – Renald Attard

 

7.

GJ WALSH & CO 5th GRADE 520m

The start of this event was started manually.

 

Even start with MERCEDES LASS and LORRY DRYVA slow to begin.  In the front straight on the 1st occasion LORRY DRYVA shifted in resulting in LORRY DRYVA being hampered and MERCEDES LASS begin checked.  QUEEN OF SHOW was wide out of the straight into the 1st turn.  QUEEN OF SHOW raced wide in the back straight.

 

SWABS TAKEN:  Nil

8.

GENTABLUE PET FOOD 4/5th GRADE FINAL 520m

The start of this event was started manually.

 

Even start with WHAT NICE SIZE and DEEP DESPAIR bumping at the start resulting in DEEP DESPAIR losing ground.  Shortly after the start ROYAL PRIZE shifted out with FRENCH IDOL tightening the running of MAYWYN WILL WIN, resulting in that greyhound being checked.  HOUDINI HI with was following was hampered as a result of this incident.  On entering the 1st turn out of the front straight WHATA NICE SIZE and FRENCH IDOL bumped resulting in WHATA NICE SIZE being hampered and FRENCH IDOL being forced wider on the track.

SWABS TAKEN:  Nil

 

 

9.

ROSEWOOD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK 5th GRADE 431m

Even start with LAST SEINE and MAYWN PETTYCASH slow to begin.  Shortly after the start TELEX FINGERS shifted in and bumped CHEEKY CHEECH.  Both greyhounds were hampered.  TELEX FINGERS continued to shift in and bumped ONE ZERO SEVEN resulting in both greyhounds begin hampered.  Through the 1st turn into the back straight CASH EXPLOSION improved onto the heels of ROSCO BANG BANG and was checked.  LAST SEINE and MAYWYN PETTYCASH which were following were checked as a result of this incident.  As a result of this incident MAYWYN PETTYCASH fell.  Out of the turn into the back straight TELEX FINGERS and ONE ZERO SEVEN collided resulting in TELEX FINGERS faltering and losing ground.  Out of the back straight into the turn ROSCO BANG BANG and CHEEKY CHEECH bumped and were both forced wide on the track.  In the back straight CHEEKY CHEECH and HEZA SIZE UP collided, resulting in CHEEKY CHEECH being checked.

 

SWABS TAKEN:  Nil

VET EXAMINATIONS: MAYWYN PETTYCASH

 

10.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5th GRADE 431m

Even start with ELUSIVE SPARKLE and SEIZED ASSET slow to begin.  Shortly after the start CUPPA TEA KIWI shifted in and made contact with SMASHNIAK HARE resulting in CUPPA TEA KIWI falling and taking no further competitive part in the event.  Through the turn into the back straight SMASHNIAK HARE and AT THE NECK bumped resulting in SMASHNIAK HARE being hampered.  Shortly after SPRING BEAUTY, SEIZED ASSET and SMASHNIAK HARE raced tight, resulting in SPRING BEAUTY and SEIZED ASSET being hampered.  Out of the turn into the back straight SEIZED ASSET improved onto the heels of SNOW RUNNER resulting in SNOW RUNNER being checked.  Upon entering the home turn SEIZED ASSET again improved onto the heels of SNOW RUNNER, resulting in SNOW RUNNER being checked.  In the back straight SEIZED ASSET and SPRING BEAUTY collided resulting in both runners being hampered.  Over the concluding stages SEIZED ASSET shifted in and collided with SPRING BEAUTY resulting in both greyhounds being hampered.

 

SWABS TAKEN:  Nil

VET EXAMINATIONS: .CUPPA TEA KIWI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                        RACE DAY SUMMARY         

 

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

Race 5 – BARCELLA, off fore leg, 7 days

Race 6 – SNOWBALL BAZZA – off side hock, humanely euthanised

Race 6 – JAGGER LILLYU – off fore front toes, 28 days

 

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

Race 4 – NOT ANOTHA GINGA – Marring, 1st offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards trial 431m all tracks

 

 

 

 

A KITCHING

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS