Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhounds

Wednesday, 15^th December 2021

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: (G. Meek Chair),

Officials: (Dr K. Frankish Vet), (K. Pitcher-Kelly Judge), (S. Gillett & H. Swift Starter),

(E. Burgess Samples), (G. Moore & C. Williams Lure)

General:

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Race 1 – TAB MAIDEN 407m

1 Panther Bear, bumped with another runner in the home straight.

2 Dr. Kammi, checked and lost ground approaching the first turn and bumped with another runner in the home straight.

4 Nyah Bale, checked and lost ground approaching the first turn and raced wide throughout.

5 Tokyo Flying, was hampered approaching the first turn.

6 Nana's Gift, extremely slow to begin.

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

2 Rebel Bowie, slow into stride.

4 Kooky Loopy, was checked heavily going around the first turn.

5 Vibranium, was hampered going around the first turn.

6 Nanny's Magic, was checked heavily going around the first turn.

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

3 Jet's Image, slow away.

4 Big Time Money, leaving the back straight fell heavily after running into the back of another runner, took no further part in the race. Was sent for a post race veterinary examination and was found to a right carpal strain and was stood down from racing for 10 days,

6 Air Supply, was hampered going around the home turn.

7 Spitfire Speed, was hampered going around the home turn.

8 Won't Win Larson, very slow to begin, leaving the back straight clipped heels and dipped badly causing another greyhound to fall heavily. Finished the race well back and was sent for a post race veterinary examination and no injuries were found.

Race 4 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD BEST 8 407m

1 Elle Koda, going around the first corner was checked heavily and lost considerable ground. Finished the race well back and was sent for a post race veterinary examination and was found to sore in both wrists and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

5 Tuesday's Gone, checked and lost ground going around the first corner.

7 Klemmer Banner, was hampered entering the back straight.

8 Canary Wharf, was hampered entering the back straight.

Race 5 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 407m

2 Dr. Braelyn, very slow to begin and checked off heels entering the back straight.

5 Say Some Words, slow to begin.

6 Redeemer's Kid, very slow to begin.

7 Black Baccara, raced wide throughout.

Race 6 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 407m

2 Merlin's Missile, checked and lost ground going around the first corner.

3 Digger's Cove, very slow to begin.

4 Just Law, was checked approaching the home turn.

5 Red Card Bob, raced wide for the majority.

6 Surreal, was hampered approaching the first corner.

Race 7 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 3 MIXED 4/5 407m

3 Red Jamie, checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

4 Lines, checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

5 Farmor Speight's, slow away.

6 Daisy Cousins, checked just after the start.

7 Blazing Fast, tired over the concluding stages, was sent for a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a right shoulder muscle strain and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

8 My Bro Beach, very slow to begin.

Race 8 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 4 MIXED 4/5 407m

4 Sienna's Ace, slow to begin and was checked entering the back straight.

5 Chase Man, checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

8 Headliner, slow to begin.

Race 9 - CHRISTMAS CUP HEAT 1 OPEN 510m

2 Wise Decisions, was tightened for room approaching the home turn.

7 Unique Speed, raced wide for the majority.

Race 10 - CHRISTMAS CUP HEAT 2 OPEN 510m

2 Friend Lee's Boy, was bumped shortly after the start.

4 Prosecutor, bumped another runner shortly after the start and again approaching the first turn.

5 Barcia Bullet, was bumped approaching the first turn and shifted out and bumped another runner approaching the home turn.

8 Bago Dry, was bumped by another runner approaching the home turn.

Race 11 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 5 MIXED 4/5 407m

2 Kinate, was hampered entering the back straight.

4 Bailing Out, slow away and checked off heels approaching the first turn.

5 Erratic George, was hampered entering the back straight.

6 Question Asked, dropped out over the concluding stages. Was sent for a post race veterinary examination and no injuries were found.

7 Hearts Thunder, slow away.

Race 12 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 6 MIXED 4/5 407m

4 Misunderstood, slow to begin.

5 Electron Kev, checked off heels approaching the first turn.

7 Suite Nita, raced wide throughout.

8 We're Back Boys, slow to begin.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)		Race 2 Queen Norma, Race 7 Informality &  Race 11 Flawless Scottie
Samples (Post-race)		All winners.
Scratchings		R3 Tokyo Dreamer – Injury, offside hock strain. R9 Rosa’s Laugh – Injury, offside hind leg. R12 Platinum Exit – Injury, offside shoulder.
Late Scratchings		Nil
Weight Variations		Nil
Injuries		Race 3, Big Time Money, right carpal strain, 10 days. Race 4, Elle Koda, sore wrists, 10 days. Race 7, Blazing Fast, right shoulder muscle strain, 10 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)		Rebel Bowie – 135days
Follow-up		Nil
Animal Actions		Nil
Person Actions		Nil
Trials		Nil
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