IPSWICH GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER 2016

 

Weather conditions:      FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: K. ADAMS

Stewards:         A. KITCHING, P. WEST

Judge:              T. BLACKA

Lure Driver:       R. GREENSILL

 

Starter:             L. POWELL

 

Veterinarian:     DR. A WILLIAMS

 

Swab Attendant:

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

PHONICS, Reported injured, near side front toe

2.

 

3.

SHARP SONGAR, Reported injured, near side fore

4.

 

5.

 

6.

HOUDINI HI, Reported injured, near hind toe

7.

GUN LEGACY, Reported injured, near side elbow

8.

 

9.

TABBERER, Reported deceased

10.

SON OF PRADA, Reported injured,

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

2

BITTA BLUE, Reported injured, off side shoulder, TAB notified at 2.35pm, documentation pending

6

IN THE CROSSFIRE, Reported ill, dehydration, TAB notified at 3.27pm, documentation pending

 

REWEIGHS

1

Nil

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

1

Nil

 

TRIALS

Stewards Report 1 – 431m

The greyhound LITE ME UP performed a satisfactory stewards’ trial over the distance of 431m in a time of 25.69 and is now cleared all tracks except Ipswich until after 26 December 2016.

 

RACE REPORTS

 

1.

RORZ CRICKET AND CLOTHING MAIDEN 520M

Even start with the exception of MY MOJO, SHEZA JEWEL and NAUGHTY NALA which were slow to begin.  Shortly after the start TRIPLE TWIST checked across the heels of COSMIC COPY and was momentarily hampered.  Rounding the turn out of the front straight MUSTANG NOVA was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight CHEEKY YESSAM shifted out and collided with MUSTANG NOVA resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  In the back straight CHEEKY YESSAM and MUSTANG NOVA collided resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Approaching the turn out of the back straight MY MOJO was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  In the run to the finish SHEZA JEWEL shifted out which hampered the running of MUSTANG NOVA.

SWABS TAKEN: NAUGHTY NALA – Post Race – Tony Zammit

 

2.

MY GIRL MACKENZIE NOVICE 520M

FAMOUS MOLLY, WATCH OUT RENALD and LOONY’S MATE were best to begin.  Rounding the turn out of the front straight WATCH OUT RENALD shifted out and collided with VEE BEE DOOLEY on a number of occasions resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  In the back straight WATCH OUT RENALD was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

 

The greyhound WATCH OUT RENALD underwent a post race veterinarian examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the near side hip and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

SWABS TAKEN: PORT LISA – Post Race – Amy O’Reilly

 

3.

REMAX ANNERLEY NOVICE 520M

Even start.  Shortly after the start IMA RUNAWAY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn out of the front straight ITS’ ABOUT TIME and DIAMOND FLUSH collided resulting in DIAMOND FLUSH shifting out and racing wide.  In the front straight DIAMOND FLUSH turned its head and made muzzle contact with IT’S ABOUT TIME.

 

Stewards advised trainer Mr. L Lewis that the greyhound DIAMOND FLUSH would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 520m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN: IT’S ABOUT TIME – Post Race – Peter Ruestchi

4.

MARKS OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE 5th GRADE HEAT 1 520M

MIGHTY NOVA was best to begin.  Shortly after the start GREAT NORTHERN, ARE YOU THERE and FLASH VENTURE were tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn out of the front straight GREAT NORTHERN improved onto the heels of SINGLETON shifted out and collided with FLASH VENTURE resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Shortly after DUSTY WAY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight SCAR’S BROTHER and BALLISTICS collided resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  GREAT NORTHERN which was trailing was checked as a consequence.  Entering the back straight DUSTY WAY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

 

The greyhound GREAT NORTHERN underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: MIGHTY NOVA – Post Race – Mick Pearce

VET EXAMINATIONS:  GREAT NORTHERN

 

5.

GJ WALSH & CO 5th GRADE HEAT 2 520M

Even start with the exception of MAYWYN’S YING, ROSDUE GOANNA and BLITZ ‘EM which were slow to begin.  Rounding the turn out of the front straight MINNIE MARTINI was tightened for racing room, severely checked and fell taking no further competitive part in the race.  Through this incident FAST AS, BIWOTT, LIGHTNING WHITE, ROSDUE GOANNA and BLITZ ‘EM were all checked to varying degrees with BLITZ ‘EM, LIGHTING WHITE and ROSDUE GOANNA all losing considerable ground as a result of this incident.

 

The greyhound MINNIE MARTINI underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: BIWOTT – Post Race – Gregory Brennan

VET EXAMINATIONS:  MINNIE MARTINI

 

6.

ALEXANDER CARPENTRY & MAINTENANCE 5th GRADE HEAT 3 520M

Even start.  Shortly after the start SANDAVE BELLAIRE was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight MY SUPER was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Shortly after MY SUPER and CUT THE CAKE collided resulting in CUT THE CAKE to be checked and lose ground.  In the back straight SANDAVE BELLAIRE was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  SWIFT NIMROD raced wide in the back straight and again in the run to the finish.

SWABS TAKEN: WINDY GIRL – Post Race – Barry Dull

 

7.

KRAV MAGA TRAINING ACADEMY 4/5th GRADE 431M

LITTLE ACH CEE was best to begin.  Through the first turn ALOTA FUTURE, MAGICAL YESSAM, AVAMAY and RATATAT were all tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Entering the back straight RATATAT was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Leaving the back straight NANCY’S HERO was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

SWABS TAKEN:  LITTLE ACE CEE – Post Race – Colin Byers

8.

TRANSPARTS 4th GRADE 520M

Even start.  Shortly after the start FROSTY AJAY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight LARA SAINT improved onto the heels of SWEET AS BETH, shifted out and collided with BOOM WARRIOR resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Entering the back straight MAYWYN’S COPY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn out of the back straight FROSTY AJAY eased and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the front straight LARA SAINT was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

 

The greyhound FROSTY AJAY underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.  Stewards advised trainer Mr. R Attard that the greyhound would be charged under Rule 69 (A) Failing to Pursue, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 520m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN: NOT THE ONE – Post Race – Robert Essex

VET EXAMINATIONS: FROSTY AJAY

 

9.

CJ’S PROFESSIONAL TILING 5th GRADE 431M

Even start with the exception of GOTCHA CHA CHA which was marginally slow to begin.  Shortly after the start GET SHORTY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Shortly after SPRING ELLIE and DARK SMIFFY collided resulting in SPRING ELLIE being checked and lose ground.  Entering the back straight HANG ON LADS was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  In the back straight MADAM LOOPSY and GOTCHA CHA CHA collided resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Leaving the back straight HANG ON LADS faltered in its stride and lost ground.  Rounding the turn out of the back straight MADAM LOOPSY was tightened for racing room, checked then shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of SPRING ELLIE resulting in both greyhounds to be severely checked.  GOTCHA CHA CHA which was racing to the outside of SPRING ELLIE was severely checked as a consequence, resulting in all greyhounds losing ground.  Rounding the turn into the front straight HANG ON LADS checked across the heels of GOTCHA CHA CHA and raced wide.

 

The greyhound HANG ON LADS underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: DARK SMIFFY – Post Race – Samuel Lees

VET EXAMINATIONS: HANG ON LADS

 

10.

MY GIRL MACEY 5th GRADE 431M

LORIAN ADITI and THIS TIME MADDIE were best to begin.  Shortly after the start ELEGANT STRIDER was tightened for racing room, severely checked and fell as a consequence taking no further competitive part in the race.  Entering the back straight SNOW RUNNER was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Leaving the back straight SNOW RUNNER was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the front straight SPRING SHANGHAI improved onto the hindquarters of MISSED CONTROL resulting in that greyhound to be checked and lose ground.

 

The greyhound ELEGANT STRIDER underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound MISSED CONTROL underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: SNOW RUNNER – Pre Race – Ian Dionysius, LORIAN ADITI – Post Race – Dean Turley (unable to obtain)

VET EXAMINATIONS: ELEGANT STRIDER, MISSED CONTROL

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

RACE 2 WATCH OUR RENALD, Injured in running, near side hip, 10 days

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

RACE 3 DIAMOND FLUSH, Marring, 1st offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial 520m all tracks

RACE 8 FROSTY AJAY, Failing to Pursue, 1st offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial 520m all tracks

 

 

 

K. ADAMS

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS