Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhounds

Friday 9 December 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: G. Meek (Chair), G. Wust & R. Liverton

Officials: Dr B. Newman (Vet), S. Stehbens (Judge), C. Gilligan (Starter), S. Zumpe (Samples),

G. Moore (Lure)

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Race 1 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (1) 407m

1 Zipping Ariarne, in the home straight slowed considerably and failed to pursue the lure with commitment again. Stewards spoke with the trainers representative Clinton Thompson regarding the racing manners of Zipping Arianne in the back straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124, Zipping Ariarne was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment first offence. Zipping Ariarne was barred from racing for 28 days and must perform a satisfactory trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

3 She's So Cosmic, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and raced wide for the majority.

4 Tiny Turnips, slow to begin and showed no speed throughout the race. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

7 Chase Me Lady, slow to begin and was checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

9 Gunyah Mate (2), raced wide throughout and coming around the home turn took another runner out very wide on the track.

Race 2 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN (2) 407m

1 Little Hercules, jumped up at the start as a result was very slow into stride.

3 From The Shire, bumped with another in the home straight.

5 Last Date, checked off the back of another runner leaving the back straight.

7 Rhino Buster, raced wide for the majority and bumped with another runner in the home straight.

8 Rosa's Wish, raced wide for the majority.

Race 3 - TAB NOVICE 407m

1 Double Buck, slow to begin, in the back straight checked and lost ground finished the race well back. A post race veterinary examination revealed a right hip strain.

3 Italian Steal, slow to begin.

4 Free From Desire, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

7 Cambla Clown, slow to begin and raced wide throughout.

Race 4 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN GRADE 5 (1) 407m

2 Tralee Tristan, slow to begin and was checked and lost ground in the back straight. A post race inspection revealed right lumbar strain.

3 Double Espresso, slow to begin.

5 Summer Cash, was checked in the hind legs leaving the back straight. A post race veterinary inspection revealed a right hip strain.

6 Tokin Beach, slow to begin and checked off the back of another runner in the back straight.

7 Zambora Chief, slow to begin.

Race 5 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL GRADE 5 (2) 407m

4 Tarawi Opal, slow to begin and checked and lost ground going around the first turn. Bumped with another runner coming around the home turn.

5 Glorious Purpose, bumped another runner coming around the home turn.

6 Best Mate, slow to begin and checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

7 Chase Me Candy, slow to begin and checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

Race 6 - ROCKY FEED & SEED GRADE 5 (3) 407m

1 Platinum Legacy, leaving the back straight checked off hind legs and dropped back.

2 Hit List, slow to begin.

3 Dr. Kammi, raced wide for the majority.

4 Red Card Bob, raced wide for the majority.

5 Midnight Cambla, slow to begin and checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

6 Mean Sam, slow to begin and was checked going around the first turn.

Race 7 - DIPLOCK'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTRE MIXED 4/5 407m

1 Jayhawks, slow to begin.

2 Misunderstood, slow to begin.

3 Black Baccara, going around the first turn checked off hind legs and lost ground.

4 Bro's Girl, slow to begin.

6 Petite Olga, going around the first turn was checked in the hind legs.

Race 8 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD 0-3 WINS 510m

1 Social Impact, slow to begin shifted out going around the first turn and checked another runner.

5 Semiyon, bumped with another runner shortly after the start approaching the finish line commenced to shorten stride and shifted out and bumped heavily with another runner. Underwent a post race veterinary examination to be suffering from severe exhaustion.

6 Floyd's Fury, slow to begin and was bumped heavily by another runner approaching the finish line.

7 Zipping Mork, bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

8 No Complaints, slow to begin and was checked going around the first turn. A post race veterinary examination revealed to be suffering exhaustion.

Race 9 - SKY RACING 5PW 407m

2 Modern Doll, leaving the back straight run into hind legs and dipped heavily as a result lost considerable ground. A pot race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

3 Apache Bear, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and raced wide for the majority.

4 Weaver's Cut, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

5 Velocity Alexa, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

6 Disney Cool. was checked approaching the home turn and checked out across heels coming around the home turn.

7 Hotshot Bear, leaving the back straight was checked in the hind legs.

8 Orson Time, slow to begin.

Race 10 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MA5 (1) 407m

1 Spring Crash, dropped out leaving the back straight, a post race veterinary inspection revealed injured neck.

3 Louisiana Flyer, slow to begin.

4 Really Royal, slow to begin.

6 Willem Powerfish, slow to begin and raced wide for the majority.

7 Ragin' Comet, ran into a post in the catching pen, a post race veterinary inspection revealed no abnormalities.

Race 11 - TAB MA5 (2) 407m

3 Mia Moo Moo, was checked in the back straight and dropped out leaving the back straight.

4 Scarlet's Return, raced wide for the majority.

6 Koolboo Supreme, slow to begin.

7 Mac Zephyr, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Wildash Usain – Injury, near side pin muscle R4 Velocity Justice – Illness, scours
Weight Variations	Race 5 Wendy Witch, old 25.9kg – 27.6kg up 1.7kg
Injuries	Race 3 Double Buck, GAR41(1) right hip strain, 10 days. Race 4 Tralee Tristan, GAR41(1) right lumbar strain, 10 days. Race 4 Summer Cash, GAR41(1) right hip strain, 14 days. Race 8 Semiyon, GAR41(1) severe exhaustion, 21 days. Race 8 No complaints, GAR41(1) exhaustion, 7 days. Race 10 Spring Crash, GAR41(1) injured neck, 10 days
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R10 Willem Powerfish – 105 days
Animal Actions	Race 1 – Zipping Ariarne – GAR124/GAR127 – 28 Days & satisfactory Stewards Trial – Failing to pursue the lure with due commitment, first offence.
Trials	Fluro Girl – Passed– Time 25.34 – Weight 26.2kg Return to racing trial. Rosa’s Legend – Failed –Time 25.15 – Weight 26.0 Blinker removal trial.
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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.