IPSWICH GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

TUESDAY 12th APRIL 2016

 

Weather conditions:       FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: K. ADAMS

Stewards:         P. MCLEAN

Judge:              T. BLACKA

Lure Driver:       N. POWELL

 

Starter:                         G. WELLER

 

Veterinarian:      DR. WELCH

 

Swab Attendant: Nil

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

CYNO CANDY, Reported ill, scours

2.

 

3.

FARMOR I KNOW, Reported injured, off side wrist

4.

CYNO BIRD, Reported ill, scours

5.

RAISE ‘EM UP, FTP Brisbane 07/04/2016

6.

 

7.

BEACH FRONT, Reported injured, off side wrist

8.

 

9.

TINIE TEMPAH, Reported injured, off side pin

WILDASH TAPPER, Injured Tweed Heads 09/04/2016

10.

 

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

1

Nil

 

REWEIGHS

10

IMA SUAREZ, 32.3 – 33.5

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

2

MEDIA CIRCUS, Last start 18/12/2015,

 

TRIALS

Nil

 

RACE REPORTS

 

1.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN HEAT 1 431M

Even start.  Shortly after the start JULIE SIZE, I’M OUTTA HERE, LORALANE KAHN, KILCARNEY MIST, GO BLACK BIDDY and MISSED CONTROL were all tightened for racing room and checked to varying degrees.  Leaving the back straight KILCARNEY MIST baulked and became awkward in its stride.  AVAMAY raced wide in the front straight.

 

The greyhound KILCARNEY MIST was vetted and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN:  Nil

VET EXAMINATIONS: KILCARNEY MIST

 

2.

SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 2 431M

MIGHTY NOVA, MEDIA CIRCUS and CHIEF CHEROKEE were best to begin.  Shortly after the start TOMMY BENZ and FROSTY BROWN collided.  Approaching the turn into the back straight MIGHTY NOVA was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  TAKEN NOVA, FROSTY ZERO and SHOTGUN were all checked as a consequence.  Shortly after MEDIA CIRCUS and CHIEF CHEROKEE collided causing both greyhounds to be checked.  Leaving the back straight MIGHTY NOVA contacted the heels of CHIEF CHEROKEE and was checked.  FROSTY ZERO which was racing to its outside was severely checked and fell as a consequence.  SHOTGUN was hampered as a result of this incident.

 

The greyhound FROSTY ZERO was vetted and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN:  Nil

VET EXAMINATIONS: FROSTY ZERO

 

3.

ROSEWOOD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK MAIDEN FINAL 431M

Even start.  Shortly after the start JAZZ PIZAZZ turned its head and made muzzle contact with SHEZ MY GIRL.  Approaching the turn into the back straight JAZZ PIZAZZ, COSADO SUN, LALIQUE, GIDDY UP PATSY, IONISATION and ELITE MARJ were all tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground to various degrees.  Shortly after JAZZ PIZAZZ turned its head outward and made muzzle contact with GIDDY UP PATSY.  In the back straight IONISATION shifted out and made contact with JAZZ PIZAZZ causing that greyhound to be checked and lose ground.  Leaving the back straight JAZZ PIZAZZ shifted out and made contact with ELITE MARJ causing the greyhound to be checked.

 

Stewards advised trainer Mr. M Edwards that the greyhound JAZZ PIZAZZ would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN: LITTLE FONZIE – Post Race – Michael Boody

4.

ALPHA FINANCIAL SERVICES NOVICE 431M

The start of this race was delayed when MAKE THE MOST proved difficult to box.  After speaking with trainer Ms. A O’Reilly and considering the greyhounds’ good previous record the greyhound will be given 1 more chance to box in the desired manner.

 

Even start.  Shortly after the start FARMOR DIVA and MAKE THE MOST collided.  Shortly after FARMOR DIVA, MAKE THE MOST and BLUE JOY were tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight COMPLETE CONTROL and WINSOME HARPER collided resulting in WINSOME HARPER shifting out and making contact with RUFF AND TINGLE which in turn shifted out and made contact with GAGAN GIRL, causing all 3 greyhounds to be checked.  Approaching the turn out of the back straight MAKE THE MOST was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Leaving the back straight FARMOR DIVA was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

SWABS TAKEN: SIZEABLE – Post Race – Peter Ruetschi

 

5.

GATTON TYRE SERVICES NOVICE 431M

ALOTA CONTROL, MARLOW’S WALTZ, SPILLING SECRETS and JUST PRETEND were best to begin.  Approaching the turn into the back straight SPILLING SECRETS, COUNTRY CYCLONE and JUST PRETEND raced tight, resulting in all 3 greyhounds to be checked to varying degrees.  Leaving the back straight MARLOW’S WALTZ was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  NEDGO GIRL which was trailing was checked as a consequence.  Approaching the turn into the front straight NEDGO GIRL was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

SWABS TAKEN: Nil

 

6.

GOLDEN VIEW GREYHOUND COMPLEX 5th GRADE 431M

The start of this race was delayed momentarily when LEADFOOT EXPRESS proved difficult to box.  After considering the greyhound’s good record in respect of this matter trainer Mr. R Marshall was advised the greyhound will be given 1 more chance to the box in the desired manner.

 

Even start.  Shortly after the start WILDASH WILDBOY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Entering the back straight GAGAN NANCY contacted the hindquarters of LEADFOOT EXPRESS and was checked as a consequence.  NEVER THE TRUTH which was trailing was checked as a result of this incident.  Leaving the back straight NINA ROSE HI was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

 

Trainer Mr. G Miggins was reprimanded under Rule 86 (q) for the manner he conducted himself during the running of this race.

SWABS TAKEN: CHEEKY CHEECH – Post Race – Felicia Guymer

 

7.

GJ WALSH & CO 5th GRADE 520M

Even start.  RIVAL STATE was tightened shortly after the start, checked and lost ground.  THERE SHE WAS failed to muster speed during the early part of the race.  Leaving the front straight RIVAL STATE was tightened for racing room, shifted out and made contact with HYPNOTIZED, which in turn shifted out and made contact with HOUDINI HI, resulting in all 3 greyhounds to be checked.  THERE SHE WAS which was trailing was hampered as a consequence.  Approaching the turn in to the back straight HYPNOTIZED and HOUDINI HI collided causing both greyhounds to be checked.

 

The greyhound RIVAL STATE was vetted and found to have suffered an injury to the near hind calf muscle and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

SWABS TAKEN:  Nil

8.

GENTABLUE PET FOOD 4/5th GRADE 431M

TINY TURNER, RYLI’S RANGA and LUCY BENZ were best to begin.  Approaching the turn into the back straight MAL ROSE HI, WILDASH WILDFIRE and RYLI’S RANGA were all tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  LIL’ BIT SPARKY was checked as a consequence.  Entering the back straight MAL ROSE HI was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Leaving the back straight HEZA SIZE UP was momentarily held up for running and checked over the heels of TINY TURNER and was hampered.  In the front straight over the concluding stages RYLI’S RANGA turned its head and made muzzle contact with WILDASH WILDFIRE.

 

Stewards advised trainer Mr. P Sullivan that the greyhound RYLI’S RANGA would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN: LUCY BENZ – Post Race – Gary Pettersen

 

9.

ROSEWOOD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK 5th GRADE 431M

ONYA BENZ, GIFTED ANGEL and SMASHNIAK STAR were best to begin.  BOMBAY ROLLER was slow out.  Approaching the turn into the back straight GIFTED ANGEL was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Shortly after ALLOYD CHARM contacted the hindquarters of MAL ROSE HI causing both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Entering the front straight ALLOYD CHARM turned its head and made muzzle contact with MAL ROSE HI.

 

Stewards advised trainer Ms. N Peters that the greyhound ALLOYD CHARM would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN: Nil

 

10.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHUONDS.COM 5th GRADE 431M

HECTORMALEE, CASH EXPLOSION, IMA SUAREZ, BAIDEN ROSE HI and SLASHIN’ PETE were best to begin.  Approaching the turn into the back straight IMA SUAREZ and BAIDEN ROSE HI collided over some distance causing both greyhounds to be hampered.

SWABS TAKEN: Nil

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

 

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

RACE 7 RIVAL STATE, Injured in running, near hind calf muscle, 7 days

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

RACE 3 JAZZ PIZAZZ, Marring, 1st offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks

RACE 8 RYLI’S RANGA, Marring, 1st offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks

RACE 9 ALLOYD CHARM, Marring, 1st offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks

 

 

K ADAMS

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS