Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhounds

Wednesday, 31^st March 2021

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: G Meek (Chair), A Flymen

Officials: B. Newman (Vet), K. Pitcher-Kelly (Judge), C. Wust (Starter), E. Burgess (Samples),

C. Twigg (Lure)

General:

Stewards delayed the declaration of all clear for Race 2 to review the patrol film in relation to the distance of the lure to the lead runner. Stewards determined that while lure was under the permitted five metre distance from the leader, they were satisfied the variance did not inconvenience any runner and confirmed the all clear on the semaphored numbers.

Stewards delayed the declaration of all clear for Race 6 to review the patrol film in relation to the distance of the lure to the lead runner. Stewards determined that while lure was outside the permitted eight metre distance from the leader, they were satisfied the variance did not inconvenience any runner and confirmed the all clear on the semaphored numbers.

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Race 1 - TAB NOVICE 407m

2 Isn't She Magic, was slow to begin.

4 Farmor Eye Vegas, was checked heavily going around the first turn, finished the race well back. Was sent for a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured hip on the right hind and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

5 Farmor Saloons, was hampered going around the first turn.

6 Little Billie, was hampered going around the first turn.

7 Patsy Sure Can, raced wide throughout.

Race 2 - DIPLOCK'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTRE GRADE 5 (1) 407m

1 For The Judge, after leading clearly in the early stages commenced to shorten stride and drop out in the back straight. Was run into the back legs when hit by another greyhound approaching the home turn. Finished the race well back and was sent for a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a broken hock on the right hind leg. Was treated and strapped by the veterinary surgeon and was stood down from racing for 42 days.

2 Dr. Zayd, slow to begin and checked out off heels entering the back straight.

6 Black Magic Ryno, was hampered entering the back straight.

7 Aston Caruso, checked and lost ground entering the back straight, run into the back of another runner approaching the home turn.

8 Joffa's Mayhem, was slow into stride.

Race 3 - ROCKY FEED & SEED GRADE 5 (2) 407m

2 Chopper's Chance, slow to begin and checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

3 Buck The Bull, checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

6 Jack Of Hearts, slow to begin.

8 Hurricane King, slow to begin and raced wide throughout.

Race 4 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MIXED 4/5 407m

1 Wheelhouse, very slow to begin.

2 Sheza Code Blue, checked and lost ground entering the back straight, shifted out extremely wide going around the home turn.

3 Ringbark Rage, was hampered approaching the home turn.

4 Corduroy, checked and lost ground approaching the home turn.

Race 5 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN GRADE 4 407m

1 Chief's Priority, checked and lost ground approaching the home turn.

2 Fanatic, was hampered going around the first turn.

6 Lektra Dude, was slow to begin and shifted out and checked another runner coming around the home turn.

7 Paua To Control, raced wide for the majority.

8 Until Late, was slow to begin and was checked heavily coming around the home turn.

Race 6 - ANNIVERSARY CUP HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 510m

2 Mamba Two Four, was extremely slow to begin.

4 Bago Dry, was hampered shortly after the start.

7 Molly's My Mum, raced wide for the majority.

Race 7 - ANNIVERSARY CUP HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 510m

1 Talking Numbers, was slow to begin.

3 Oprah Sure Can, was checked going around the second turn.

8 Super Remi, was slow to begin.

Race 8 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD BEST 8 407m

1 Digger's Cove, extremely slow to begin.

4 Qualified, was slow away.

6 Special Speed, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

8 Velocity Summit, raced wide throughout.

Race 9 - SANDAL WELDING MA5 407m

3 Lorna's Luck, checked and lost ground approaching the first turn.

4 Izy Gold, checked and lost ground approaching the first turn and raced wide for the majority.

Race 10 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL 5PW 407m

3 Sunburnt Harlem, bumped with another runner at the start. Was sent for a post-race veterinary examination and no injuries were found.

4 Thomas Shelby, bumped with another runner at the start.

5 Oriental Sugar, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

7 Reserved, checked going around the first turn.

8 Sunburnt Diablo, was slow to begin, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and entering the back straight. Checked off heels approaching the home turn.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Pre-race)		Nil
Sample (Post-race)		All winners.
Scratchings		Nil
Late Scratchings		R9 Kinate – lost toenail left hind foot, 10 days.
Weight Variations		R1 little Billie –26.9kg – 25.7kg down 1.2kg
Injuries		R1Farmor Eye Vegas–injured right hind hip 10 days. R2 For The Judge–broken hock right hind 42 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)		R3 Buck The Bull – 167 days
Follow-up		Nil
Animal Actions		Nil
Person Actions		Nil.
Trials		Slim Girl – Passed FTP with injury, 407.0M, 24.49. Socks Harks Failed, failed to finish the trial.
	This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.