IPSWICH

 

Friday, 12th October, 2018

 

Conditions

Weather:           Overcast

Track:               Good

 

Officials

Stewards:         K. Adams (c), E. Little, J. Philp

Veterinarian:      C. Welch

Swab Official:   R. Fedrick

Judge:              T. Blacka

Lure Driver:       R. Greensill

Starter:             L. Powell

 

Race Reports

 

Race 1 – ADOPT A GREYHOUND MAIDEN – 431M

 

The start of this race was delayed when MISS GRASSCUTTER proved difficult to box.  MISS GRASSCUTTER will be declared a hard-to-box greyhound in future race events. 

 

MISS GRASSCUTTER and MAYWYN’S XENA were both slow to begin.  Shortly after the start, IVY’S BOUQUET and GOTCHA GIFT collide.  MAYWYN’S XENA, which was trailing, was hampered as a consequence.  Through the 1st turn, MISS GRASSCUTTER was tightened for racing room, shifted out colliding with GOTCHA GIFT, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground.  COCONUT LASS and GOTCHA GIFT raced wide in the back straight.  COCONUT LASS raced wide in the front straight. 

 

Race 2 – SKY RACING MAIDEN – 431M

 

Shortly after the start, BUD’S MILLAR and SONIC BOOM collide.  BLUE JELLEM was slow to begin.  Approaching the 1st turn, BOYZ ONE and CAPTAIN BLUE collide.  Through the 1st turn, MAYWYN’S ZEPHYR, MEERKAT WARRIOR and BOYZ ONE all collide.  BUD’S MILLAR, which was trailing, was checked as a consequence and lost ground.  SONIC BOOM, which was trailing BUD’S MILLAR, was checked as a result of this incident and lost ground.  BLUE JELLEM commenced to give ground in the back straight, finishing a considerable distance from the remainder of the field.  In the front straight during the later stages of the race, MEERKAT WARRIOR turned its head and made muzzle contact with MAYWYN’S ZEPHYR. 

 

The greyhound BLUE JELLIM underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off side shoulder and was stood down for a period of 21 days.

 

Connection to the greyhound MEERKAT WARRIOR was advised that the greyhound would be charged under Rule 69 Marring 1st Offence, with the greyhound to be stood down for a period of 28 days at Ipswich, and would be required to perform a satisfactory stewards’ trial, over a distance of 431m, prior to racing.

 

Race 3 – GREYHOUND_DATA.COM NOVICE – 431M

 

Through the 1st turn, BALLYMAC JAY and BROKEN YOLK collide, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground.  FIRE STATION, which was trailing, was checked as a consequence and lost ground.  Entering the back straight, MY BOUQUET and FIRE STATION collide, resulting in MY BOUQUET to be checked and to lose ground.  Leaving the back straight, MY BOUQUET was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  In the front straight during the later stages of the race, FIRE STATION turned its head inwards into the direction of RAPID EFFECT, and failed to purse the lure with due commitment. 

 

Connection to the greyhound FIRE STATION was advised that the greyhound would be charged under Rule 69A Failing to Pursue 1st Offence, with the greyhound to be stood down for a period of 28 days at Ipswich, and would be required to perform a satisfactory stewards’ trial, over a distance of 431m, prior to racing.

 

 

Race 4 –WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MA5 – 431M

 

ALLEN KELVIN was slow to begin.  Shortly after the start, COSMIC WANTS TOO and VIKING BUDDY collide.  Entering the back straight, COSMIC WANTS TOO was tightened for racing room, shifted out and collided with VIKING BUDDY, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground.  RUMBLING JAKE, which was trailing, was momentarily hampered as a result of this incident.  In the back straight, RUMLING JAKE and COSMIC WANTS TOO collide, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground.  Leaving the back straight, JIMARY MAGIC was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  BUTTON PUSHER, which was trailing, was checked as a consequence and lost ground. 

 

The greyhound VIKING BUDDY underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

Race 5 – CITY COUNTRY FOOD SERVICE MIXED 4/5TH GRADE HEAT 1 – 431M

 

SPRING RUSSELL was slow to begin.  Shortly after the start, SASSY OAKS was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Through the 1st turn, VAQUERO and SPRING ANGEL collide.  Rounding the turn into the back straight, ZIPPING CLARK shifted out, checked the running of SANTA CLAWS, resulting in that greyhound to be check and lose ground.  Shortly after, SANTA CLAWS became unbalanced and lost ground. 

 

Race 6 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED 4/5TH GRADE HEAT 2 – 431M

 

Rounding the turn into the back straight, SPRING REINA was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Rounding the turn out of the back straight, SPRING REINA and PIRATA were both tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Shortly after, OPPORTUNE KNOCKA was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Rounding the turn into the front straight, PIRATA was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. 

 

Race 7 – JUST GREYHOUNDS PHOTOS 5TH GRADE FINAL – 431M

 

Rounding the turn into the back straight, MAHONEY and WIGGLE WABBLE bumped, resulting in WIGGLE WABBLE to shift out, which hampered the running of TOP VILLA, resulting in that greyhound to be checked and to lose ground.  REGAL RECALL raced wide round the turn into the front straight. 

 

Race 8 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM BEST 8 - 431M

 

Through the 1st turn, LITTLE ACH CEE was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Entering the back straight, FOXY BE GOOD shifted out which hampered the running of JETTA KNIGHT and DAISY DREAMS.  Shortly after, LITTLE ACH CEE improved onto the heels of FOXY BE GOOD, resulting in both greyhounds to be momentarily hampered.  Rounding the turn out of the back straight, FOXY BE GOOD was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

 

The greyhound ALL ABOUT TIGER underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off side pin and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

 

Race 9 – GJ WALSH & CO MIXED 4/5TH GRADE HEAT 3 – 431M

 

SENOR’S HEIR shifted out shortly after the start, which hampered the running of TUNDRA STORM.  Entering the back straight, SPRING IVAN checked across heels and lost ground.  Leaving the back straight, SENOR’S HEIR was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  SPRING FESTIVAL, which was trailing, was checked as a consequence and lost ground. 

 

Race 10 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED 4/5TH GRADE – 431M

 

JIMARY FREE slipped on the mat shortly after the start and lost considerable ground.  Through the 1st turn, MASTER BULLET was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  SPRING RUBY, which was trailing, was checked as a consequence and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the front straight, GOLD GRACE and RAZZIAI RAIN bump, which momentarily hampered RAZZIAI RAIN. 

Summary

Scratchings

Race 1 GITCHA GLORY, near side wrist, 10 days.

Race 5 FELICI BEACH, near side metacarpal, 10 days.

Race 6 DESTINI PEGASUS, near side front toe, 10 days.

Race 7 LILY’S BEAN, off side stifle, 10 days.

Race 7 SPRING RITCHIE, near side back foot 10 days.

Race 7 PINK AXLE, off side front toe, 10 days.

Race 7 GYPSY’S WISH, near side back foot, 10 days.

Race 8 ROAD TO FLAME, near side back foot, 10 days.

Race 8 FARMOR CHIPS, off side wrist, 10 days.

 

Late Scratchings

Nil

 

Reweighs

Nil

 

Pre-Race Swabs:

Nil

 

Post-Race Swabs:

All Winners.

 

Injuries:

Race 2 BLUE JILLEM, off side shoulder, 21 days.

Race 8 ALL ABOUT TIGER, off side pint, 10 days.

 

Endorsements:

Race 2 MEERKAT WARRIOR, Rule 69 1st Offence.

Race 3 FIRE STATION, Rule 69A,1st Offence. 

 

Fines:

Nil

Trials

 

BELVEDERE BABE, Passed, 431m, 25.41.

COMANECI, Passed, 431m, 25.25

STOP THE IMAGE, failed, weight variation.

 

 

K. ADAMS

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS