IPSWICH GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

TUESDAY 13th JUNE 2017

 

Weather conditions:      FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: P. WEST

Stewards:         A. SPENCE, S. KEARNEY

Judge:              T. BLACKA

Lure Driver:       N. POWELL

 

Starter:             J. LAMBERTON-KAY

 

Veterinary Surgeon: DR. C. WELCH

 

Swab Attendant: M. RYAN

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

 

2.

 

3.

ORPHAN ANNIE, Won Ipswich 09/06/2017

4.

HOPEFUL MISS, Reported injured, groin

5.

LUCID DREAMING, Reported injured, off side pin

6.

NATURAL LAD, Reported injured, off side shoulder

7.

 

8.

 

9.

 

10.

ASICLAO, Reported injured, off side hip support

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

1

Nil

 

REWEIGHS

1

Nil

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

2

CHIPPIE ROSE HI, Last start 07/02/2017, injury

7

BEC’S DIAMOND, Last start 06/03/2017, injury

 

TRIALS

Stewards Trial 1 – 431m

The greyhound COSMIC REVENGE performed a satisfactory stewards’ trial over the distance of 431m in a time of 25.61 and is now cleared all tracks.

 

The greyhound MY NAMES SANDY performed a 6 month trial over the distance of 431m in a time of 25.80.

 

The greyhound MAYWYN NOICE performed a satisfactory stewards’ trial over the distance of 431m in a time of 25.59 and is now cleared all tracks except Ipswich until after 19 June 2017.

 

RACE REPORTS

 

1.

WWW. IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN HEAT 1 431M

RATHNAIT was best to begin.  At the start MOJO DUK and SLICE OF CAKE were tightened between EMMY and RATHNAIT.  In the 1st turn GUNLEE ROCKER, BONDI GIRL and RATHNAIT were all tightened and became unbalanced.  EMMY and SLICE OF CAKE that were following were inconvenienced as a result and lost ground.  Approaching the top turn BONDI GIRL and EMMY collided.  In the top turn RATHNAIT checked off heels.  Entering the home straight MOJO DUK and GUNLEE ROCKER collided.  SLICE OF CAKE and BONDI GIRL bumped over the concluding stages.

 

The greyhound EMMY underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN:  NO VISA – Post-race – Cynthia Suttle

VET EXAMINATIONS: EMMY

 

2.

SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 2 431M

MR. WALES, CHIPPIE ROSE HI and TOPAZ TAN were slow to begin.  Shortly after the start TOPAZ TAN checked off heels.  In the 1st turn POSSESSION, HAYVILLE GEORGE and SHAKEY SHOW were tight while MR. WALES, CHIPPIE ROSE HI and THUG collided and became unbalanced.  Shortly after, SHAKEY SHOW checked off heels while POSSESSION improved onto the hindquarters of PARTY EVERY DAY and both greyhounds became unbalanced.  Leaving the 1st turn MR. WALES, CHIPPIE ROSE HI, THUG and TOPAZ TAN were all checked and lost ground.  Entering the back straight SHAKEY SHOW checked off heels.  In the top turn CHIPPIE ROSE HI was tightened and lost ground.

 

 

SWABS TAKEN:  HAYVILLE GEORGE – Post-race – Glen Boody

3.

ALPHA 390 FINANCE MAIDEN FINAL 431M

SPRING COMMAND, ADAM ROSE HI and WAYCOL BILL were slow to begin.  In the 1st turn ADAM ROSE HI, KIA BE GOOD and WAYCOL BILL collided.  Shortly after, SPOT ROSE HI clipped heels and fell taking no further competitive part in the event.  Leaving the 1st turn LAZZA MANAZZA and FOXY BE GOOD collided.  Approaching the top turn LAZZA MANAZZA improved onto the heels of KIA BE GOOD, causing this greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event. As a result WAYCOL BILL and LAZZA MANAZZA were severely hampered.

 

The greyhound KIA BE GOOD underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound SPOT ROSE HI underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: WOOLOOGA – Post-race – Steven Scott

VET EXAMINATIONS: KIA BE GOOD, SPOT ROSE HI

4.

WWW. IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE 431M

PROPER TOFF was best to begin.  SPRING LOYAL was slowly away and DYNAMO BLUE began awkwardly.  In the 1st turn NOIRE CHERIE and PROPER TOFF were tightened and SPRING LOYAL and SHOT TO FAME that were following were hampered as a result.  Approaching the top turn NOIRE CHERIE checked off heels.

SWABS TAKEN: SHINING SUPREME – Post-race – Darren Russell

5.

TREMBATH TYRE REPAIRS NOVICE 431M

GALWAY EAGLE and AGENDA were marginally slow.  In the 1st turn SPRING ROY, TEFLON FLYER and ALFONSO were tightened between AGENDA and KALANI KARL and all greyhounds became unbalanced with BRASS ROAD that was following also inconvenienced.  Shortly after, ALFONSO improved onto the hindquarters of TEFLON FLYER causing this greyhound to shift out and collide with BRASS ROAD.  Entering the back straight AGENDA and SPRING ROY collided.  Entering the top turn SPRING ROY and ALFONSO collided and became unbalanced and BRASS ROAD that was following was hampered.

SWABS TAKEN: SAIL SURFER – Post-race – Ricky Rolls

 

6.

O’REILLY PET FOOD 5th GRADE 520M

SIZEABLE and CAPREGAS were best to begin.  Approaching the 1st turn TRISTAN CANNON, SIZEABLE, CAPREGAS and FLYING TWISTER were tightened.  In the 1st turn TRISTAN CANNON checked off heels and collided with FLYING TWISTER and both greyhounds lost ground.  HURUNUI ALYSSA that was following was hampered as a result.  FLYING TWISTER checked off heels in the 1st turn.

 

The greyhound FLYING TWISTER underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound TRISTAN CANNON underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound COSMIC YESSAM underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.  When questioned on the performance of the greyhound, trainer Mr. D. Massey noted to stewards that the greyhound is not typically quick to begin. In reference to the greyhound’s previous performance Mr. Massey stated that the greyhound had come from box 1 and whilst slowly away, was afforded room throughout the run.  Due to the box 5 draw on this occasion, Mr. Massey advised that he did not support the greyhound. Stewards noted Mr. Massey’s comments.

 

The greyhound ALPHA HECTOR underwent a post-race veterinary examination, was found to be suffering from dehydration, and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

SWABS TAKEN: ALPHA HECTOR – Post-race – Keith Donaldson

VET EXAMINATIONS: FLYING TWISTER, TRISTAN CANNON, COSMIC YESSAM

7.

WWW. IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5th GRADE 431M

BEC’S DIAMOND was best to begin.  At the start SNOZZSTA was checked.  BANG ON TARGET and COSADO SUN raced tight into the 1st turn and lost ground.  Approaching the top turn SPRING BENNY and BEC’S DIAMOND were tightened as SAPPHIRE QUEEN shifted in.

SWABS TAKEN:  SAPPHIRE QUEEN – Post-race – Gregory Brennan

8.

C2C CONSTRUCTIONS 3/4th GRADE 431M

RUNAWAY KITTY, ASTIN’S WARRIOR and TITLE were best to begin.  In the 1st turn TOO MANY BILLS, VELOCITY CLOVER, SWITCH BLADE and BOGIE TEEJAY were hampered.  Leaving the 1st turn TOO MANY BILLS and SWITCH BLADE collided causing SWITCH BLADE to lose ground.  Approaching the top turn VELOCITY CLOVER was tightened.  Entering the back straight TOO MANY BILLS shifted out hampering SWITCH BLADE.

SWABS TAKEN: RUNAWAY KITTY – Post-race – Kevin Pasterfield

 

9.

GREG STERNBERG VET SURGEON 5th GRADE 431M

SHEZA RULER was best to begin.  IN the 1st turn KAWATI SON, OLD MOON MADNESS, BLUE DOT and SHEZA RULER collided, causing FANCY FREEL and POCKET BENZ that were following to be inconvenienced.  Shortly after, BLUE DOT was tightened and lost ground.  FANCY FREEL that was following was checked.  Entering the back straight SPRING ERNIE improved onto the heels of SHEZA RULER and both greyhounds were severely checked and lost ground.  POCKET BENZ that was racing to the outside was also inconvenienced.  LIL MISS PINKY was wide in the home straight.

SWABS TAKEN: LIL MISS PINKY – Post-race – Renald Attard

10.

WWW. IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5th GRADE 431M

BLAZE ROSE HI was slow to begin.  In the 1st turn general tightening resulted in interference to all runners excluding BLAZE ROSE HI.  Leaving the 1st turn TUKULA checked off heels and lost ground.  Shortly after BLAZE ROSE HI and SHAYLOR BART collided BLAZE ROSE HI to lose ground.

SWABS TAKEN: SPARK YOU UP – Pre-Race – Malcolm Cuneo

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

RCE 6 ALPHA HECTOR, Injured in running, dehydration, 7 days

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

Nil

 

 

 

P. WEST

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS