IPSWICH GREYHOUND
RACING CLUB
WEDNESDAY 24th
MAY 2017
Weather conditions: FINE
Track conditions: GOOD
OFFICIALS
Chairman
of Stewards: P. WEST
Stewards:
D. BROXHAM, R. JACKSON
Judge:
T. BLACKA
Lure Driver: R.
GREENSILL
Starter: J.
LAMBERTON-KAY
Veterinary Surgeon: DR. C. WELCH
Swab Attendant: R. MAI
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SCRATCHINGS |
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EUROA AZAZ, Scratched Brisbane 21/05/2017 KIRKHAM ZOEY, Reported injured, groin SPRING ERNIE, Injured Ipswich 23/05/2017 |
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CIA KAHN, Reported ill, scours |
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LATE SCRATCHINGS |
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NEDGO LOGAN, Weight Variation, 35.0 – 32.6,
10 days + $50 (Jamie Ogden) |
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KALANI KARL, Weight Variation, 30.2 – 31.4,
10 days + $50 (Barry Kitchener) |
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REWEIGHS |
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Nil |
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GREYHOUNDS RESUMING |
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GOLD RAINS, Last start 17/02/2017, injured |
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NOT TODAY MATE, Last start 22/02/2017, spelling |
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GUY FAWKES, Last start 24/12/2016, injury |
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TRIALS |
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Stewards Trial 1 – 431m The greyhound
COLLIE ROSE HI performed a satisfactory stewards’ trial over the distance of
431m in a time of 26.56 and is now cleared all tracks except Brisbane. The greyhound BLUE
DOT performed a satisfactory stewards’ trial over the distance of 431m in a
time of 26.03 and is now cleared all tracks except Ipswich until after 1 June
2017. The greyhound
VELOCITY CLOVER performed a satisfactory stewards’ trial over the distance of
431m in a time of 26.37 and is now cleared all tracks except Ipswich until after
2 June 2017. |
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RACE REPORTS |
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MAIDEN 431M EDGY
was best to begin with KIMARI MARIA slowly away. Shortly after the start MINNIE MAYWYN was
checked. In the 1st turn
ARABIAN GO DANI and POET SOCIETY were tightened as MINNIE MAYWYN shifted in
and all 3 greyhounds were unbalanced.
Leaving the 1st turn ARABIAN GO DANI and POET SOCIETY came
together causing POET SOCIETY to lose ground.
In the back straight MINNIE MAYWYN checked off heels. Approaching the top turn POET SOCIETY
improved onto the heels of MINNIE MAYWYN and both greyhounds were checked. |
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SWABS TAKEN: EDGY – Post-race –
Steven Scott |
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SKY RACING MAIDEN 431M WILDASH THUNDER, ZABDON MCGREGOR and DAHOMEY WILDWIND
were best to begin. Shortly after the
start READY CETTE, SIGHTZ, KNOCKA ON FIRE and WILDASH THUNDER collided and
were unbalanced. Shortly after, KNOCKA
ON FIRE and SIXTEEN WINX collided.
Leaving the 1st turn DAHOMEY WILDWIND and ZABDON MCGREGOR
raced tight and bumped. SIGHTZ and
WILDASH THUNDER raced tight entering the back straight and lost ground as a
result. Leaving the top turn DAHOMEY
WILDWIND and READY CETTE collided. |
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SWABS
TAKEN: MAYWYN EMERALDS – Post-race – Robert Essex |
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ALPHA 390 FINANCE NOVICE 431M BLUSHING MEL
and WERINA LIGHTNING were slow to begin.
After the start WERINA LIGHTNING and GOLD RAINS collided and lost
ground. In the 1st turn DAB
LIVY DAB, SQUARE BARE and FIRED UP AGAIN all raced tight, became severely
unbalanced, and lost ground. Approaching
the top turn SQUARE BARE checked off heels and was hampered. In the top turn WERINA LIGHTNING shifted
awkwardly. The greyhound
BLACKJACK BETTY underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent
injuries were found. When questioned on
the greyhound’s weakening over the concluding stages, trainer Mr. D. Turley
stated that the greyhound did struggle to run strongly over the entire 431m
distance, although he hoped BLACKJACK BETTY could improve with further
exposure to events of this distance. Mr. Turley’s comments were noted by
stewards. |
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SWABS TAKEN: GOLD RAINS –
Post-race – Kerry Hoggan VET EXAMINATIONS: BLACKJACK BETTY |
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NOVICE 431M WIGGLE EMMA was best to
begin. Shortly after the start HURUNUI
ALYSSA and FRANKA collided. In the 1st
turn HURUNUI ALYSSA and FRANKA collided causing FRANKA to shift out. Leaving the 1st turn BACK ON
TRACK and UP THE HEAT raced tight and unbalanced. Shortly after, HURUNUI ALYSSA was
tightened. Entering the top turn
LITTLE DOTTY TOO, UP THE HEAT and BACK ON TRACK were all checked. The greyhound FRANKA underwent
a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found. When
questioned on the greyhound’s below market expectation performance, trainer
Mr. W. Nicholls advised that in his opinion the greyhound’s starting price
was not commensurate with its ability. Further to this Mr. Nicholls stated
that he did not expect the greyhound to finish in the placings in this event
and subsequently did not support the greyhound. Stewards noted Mr. Nicholls’
comments. |
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SWABS TAKEN: WIGGLE EMMA –
Post-race – Dean Turley VET EXAMINATIONS: FRANKA |
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TREMBATH
TYRE REPAIRS 5th GRADE 431M Even start. ICONIC
BEACH and CHOC LATTE CLOUD collided shortly after the start. In the 1st turn SHAKEY RANDLE
was checked. Shortly after, NOT TODAY
MATE, FLASH GEE and LIGHTNING WHITE bumped and were unbalanced. Entering the top turn FLASH GEE was
tightened and lost ground. |
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SWABS TAKEN: ICONIC BEACH –
Post-race – Steven Scott |
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O’REILLY PET FOOD 5th GRADE 520M HERO HAYDOS and PEPPER BEACH were best to begin. MIDNIGHT SHUFFLE was tightened shortly
after the start. In the front straight
ARE YOU THERE checked off the heels of PEPPER BEACH and shortly after
collided with MINNIE MARTINI and lost ground as a result. Approaching the 1st turn PEE
CRIPPS and IMA RUNAWAY collided causing IMA RUNAWAY to fall and take no
further competitive part in the event.
BOM WARRIOR that was following was also caused to fall as a result and
took no further competitive part in the event. In the 1st turn MIDNIGHT SHUFFLE
and MINNIE MARTINI raced tight and unbalanced. The greyhound BOOM WARRIOR underwent a post-race veterinary
examination and no apparent injuries were found. The greyhound IAM RUNAWAY underwent a post-race veterinary
examination and no apparent injuries were found. The greyhound CHOC LATTE CLOUD underwent a post-race veterinary
examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the off side pin and
was stood down for a period of 10 days. |
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SWABS TAKEN: HERO HAYDOS –
Post-race – Raymond Burman VET EXAMINATIONS: BOOM WARRIOR, IMA RUNAWAY |
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4/5th GRADE 520M BOGAN DANCER was slow to begin. Shortly after the start DROP SHORT, SPRING
MARSHALL and LIGHTNING LARICO collided.
Approaching the 1st turn BOGAN DANCER and AVAMAY collided
causing BOGAN DANCER to fall and take no further competitive part in the
event. DROP SHORT that was following
was hampered. SWIFT NIMROD was wide in
the back straight. Entering the top
turn SWIFT NIMROD checked off heels.
In the top turn AVAMAY and LIGHTNING LARICO bumped and became
unbalanced. The greyhound BOGAN DANCER underwent a post-race veterinary
examination, was found to have suffered an injury to the neck, and was stood
down for a period of 7 days. |
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SWABS
TAKEN: FLASH VENTURE – Post-race – Raymond Burman |
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C2C
CONSTRUCTIONS 4/5th GRADE 431M WILDASH BAM BAM was best to begin. In
the first turn WITHCOTT FLYER, CINCINNATI JUICE and YOU JANE were tightened.
Leaving the first turn ONYA BENZ was tightened. Approaching the top turn
CINCINNATI JUICE and WILDASH BAM BAM collided. Entering the top turn WITHCOTT
FLYER checked off heels. |
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SWABS
TAKEN: GUY
FAWKES – Post-race – Terry Guymer |
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GREG STERNBERG VET
SURGEON 5th GRADE 431M Even start. In the
1st turn ME HAPPY, LONESOME HERO, DORREGO and BLACK AMEX all
collided and became unbalanced with BLACK AMEX, LONESOME HERO and DORREGO
losing ground. In the top turn DORREGO
improved onto the heels of BLACK AMEX and BEST SHARED and all 3 greyhounds became
severely unbalanced. The greyhound LONESOME HERO underwent a post-race veterinary
examination and no apparent injuries were found. |
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SWABS
TAKEN: FARAHMAC
– Post-race – Kerry Hoggan VET EXAMINATIONS: LONESOME HERO |
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5th GRADE 431M MY BOY VINNIE and SHEZA RULER were best to begin. In the 1st turn IONISATION, BIG
DIPPA and VAL ROSE HI collided and lost ground. ORANGE THUNDER and MY BOY VINNIE collided
entering the home straight. |
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SWABS
TAKEN: GUN
DANCER – Post-race – Robert Higgs |
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RACE DAY SUMMARY |
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FINES:
RACE
1 NEDGO LOGAN, Weight Variation, 35.0 – 32.6, 10 days + $50 (Jamie Ogden) RACE
3 KALANI KARL, Weight Variation, 30.2 – 31.4, 10 days + $50 (Barry Kitchener) INJURIES: RACE
6 CHOC LATTE CLOUD, Injured in running, off side pin, 10 days RACE
7 BOGAN DANCER, Injured in running, neck, 7 days ENDORSEMENTS:
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P. WEST
CHAIRMAN
OF STEWARDS