Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhounds

Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: G. Meek (Chair), J. Challen & G. Wust

Officials: Dr K. Frankish (Vet), K. Pitcher-Kelly (Judge), C. Gilligan (Starter), S. Zumpe (Samples), G. Moore (Lure)

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Race 1 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN MAIDEN 407m

1 Summer Weeds, was marred by another runner coming around the home turn.

2 In The City, checked and lost ground in the back straight and was bumped by another runner coming around the home turn.

3 Starlight Swift, slow to begin and bumped another runner coming around the home turn.

4 Loveless, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

5 Sakura Sky, checked and lost ground going around the first turn. Shortly after entering the home straight shifted out and marred another runner. Stewards spoke with trainer Christine Pollard regarding the racing manners of Sakura Sky in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Sakura Sky was charged with marring first offence. Sakura Sky was barred from racing for 28 days and must perform a satisfactory trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

7 She's Sleek, slow to begin and checked and lost ground in the back straight, Raced extremely wide around the home turn and down the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

9 Counter Proposal (8), approaching the home turn shifted out and marred another runner. Stewards spoke with trainer Clinton Thompson regarding the racing manners of Counter Proposal coming around the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Counter Proposal was charged with marring first offence. Counter Proposal was barred from racing for 28 days and must perform a satisfactory trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

Race 2 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL NOV/M 510m

1 Little Hercules, slow away.

4 Tokin Beach, approaching the second turn shifted out and marred another runner. Stewards spoke with trainer Andrew Suli regarding the racing manners of Tokin Beach approaching the second turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Tokin Beach was charged with marring first offence. Tokin Beach was barred from racing for 28 days and must perform a satisfactory trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

8 Jess Trees, slow away.

Race 3 - ROCKY FEED & SEED NOVICE 407m

2 Off Beat, checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

4 Shona's Fury, checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

5 Sir Diamond, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

8 Rosa's Routine, very slow to begin.

9 Double Tara (1), slow away.

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

1 Burnt Me, slow away and checked and lost ground going around the first turn and was checked again in the back straight.

2 Jack's Debacle, checked and lost ground going around the firs turn. In the back straight shifted out off the back of another runner and then was checked heavily by another runner, resulting in falling heavily and taking no further part in the race. A post race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hip.

3 Easy Eddie, slow away and checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

4 Zipping Miami, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and was checked heavily in the back straight.

6 Atomic Len, slow away.

8 Mystery Train, slow away.

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

2 He's Nosey, raced wide for the second half of the race.

3 Blue Jeans Talk, checked and lost ground entering the back straight then raced wide for the remainder.

4 Striking Stare, checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

5 Loose Wire, slow to begin.

Race 6 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD MIXED 3/4 407m

1 Friend Lee's Boy, checked shortly after leaving the first turn.

5 Paddy Hayze, entering the back straight checked out off hind legs and checked again approaching the home turn.

8 White Like Snow, slow to begin.

Race 7 - TAB GRADE 5 510m

3 Mean Pop, was squeezed between runners shortly after the start and raced wide for the majority.

6 Floyd's Fury, slow to begin and raced wide throughout.

7 Katara Love, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

8 Barooga Franky, slow away.

Race 8 - SKY RACING MIXED 1/2 407m

2 Zip Stream, raced wide for the majority.

3 Bank Heist, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

5 Five Putt Cal, checked and lost ground leaving the first turn.

6 Velocity Kayla, checked and lost ground leaving the back straight.

8 Guru Bart, checked and lost ground leaving the first turn and checked off hind legs shortly after leaving the back straight.

Race 9 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL MA5 407m

1 Disney Cool, checked and lost ground shortly after leaving the back straight.

3 So You Sing, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and raced wide for the majority.

4 Camino Angel, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

6 Over Load, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

7 Road Home, slow to begin.

8 Really Royal, slow to begin.

Race 10 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND GRADE 5 (1) 407m

3 Hit List, bumped with another at the end of the back straight.

4 Kooky Loopy, checked and lost ground entering the back straight and bumped with and with another runner shortly after leaving the back straight.

5 Glorious Purpose, slow away.

6 Zambora Chief, slow away and raced wide throughout.

7 Zipping Hansel, slow away.

8 Miss San Cisco, bumped with another runner at the end of the back straight. Shortly after leaving the back straight when tiring bumped with another runner resulting in falling heavily and finishing the race well back. A post race veterinary examination revealed an injured neck muscle.

Race 11 - DIPLOCK'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTRE GRADE 5 (2) 407m

1 Italian Steal, raced wide for the majority.

2 Emerald Swift, checked and lost ground going around the first turn,

5 Mean Sam, very slow to begin.

6 Japanese Chica, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

7 Zipping Mork, run into the back of other runners shortly after the start.

8 Rosa's Legend, raced wide throughout.

Race 12 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN GRADE 5 (3) 407m

1 Best Mate, entering the home straight checked off heels and went back to the inside of two runners.

3 Barefoot Slapper, in the home straight shifted out and marred another runner. Stewards spoke with trainer Christine Pollard regarding the racing manners of Barefoot Slapper in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Barefoot Slapper was charged with marring first offence. Barefoot Slapper was barred from racing for 28 days and must perform a satisfactory trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

4 Systems Down, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

5 Dynamic One, very slow to begin.

6 Velocity Justice, slow to begin and checked and lost ground in the back straight.

7 Heslea, was marred by another runner in the home straight.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Chase Me Lady – Injury, near shoulder. R2 Solitary One – Injury, off wrist. R3 Free From Desire – Seasonal. R6 Erskin Boy – Injury, off wrist.
Weight Variations	Race 6 Friend Lee’s Boy, old 31.5kg new 32.6kg up 1.1kg Race 8 Zipping Peewee, old 28.5kg new 29.8kg up 1.3kg
Injuries	Race 4 Jack’s Debacle, GAR41(1), injured right hip, 10 days. Race 8 Miss San Cisco, GAR41(1), injured neck muscle, 7 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R8 Zipping Peewee – 92 days
Animal Actions	Race 1– Sakura Sky – GAR124/GAR127 – 28 days and satisfactory trial – marring, first offence. Race 1– Counter Proposal – GAR124/GAR127 – 28 days and satisfactory trial – marring, first offence. Race 2– Tonkin Beach – GAR124/GAR127 – 28 days and satisfactory trial – marring, first offence. Race 12– Barefoot Slapper – GAR124/GAR127 – 28 days and satisfactory trial – marring, first offence.
Trials	Social Impact – Failed– Run Time 24.22 – Weight 25.5kg failed blinkers off trial.
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