Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhounds

Wednesday 8^th  February 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

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

Officials: Dr K. Frankish (Vet), C. Williams (Judge), W. Noakes (Starter),

R. Doss Race 1, Race 3, Race 4, Race 9, Race 10, Race 11 & Race 12 (Samples),

E. Burgess Race 2, Race 5, Race 6, Race 7, & Race 8, (Samples),

G. Moore (Lure)

General:

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Race 1 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN 407m

1 Botticelli, shifted out going around the first turn checking other runners and raced wide for the remainder.

4 Jess Trees, slow to begin and checked and lost ground leaving the back straight.

5 Key Piece, very slow to begin.

6 Sonic Groove, going around the first turn was checked and lost ground.

7 Shirin, going around the first turn was checked and lost ground and checked off hind legs leaving the back straight.

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE 407m

1 Summer Weeds, shifted out wide in the back straight and raced wide for the remainder.

2 Riverina Knight, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and was bumped by another runner entering the home straight.

3 Double Tara, slow to begin and bumped another runner in the home straight.

4 Loveless, checked out off hind legs and bumped another runner entering the home straight.

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

7 Bandit Andie, was hampered going around the first turn and checked and lost ground in the back straight. In the home straight was bumped by another runner.

Race 3 - TAB NOV/M 510m

2 Little Hercules, slow to begin.

5 She's So Cosmic, slow to begin.

6 Shona's Fury, bumped with another runner on numerous occasions from the first turn to approaching the second turn then was turned sideways by the other runner after being bumped heavily in the hind quarters. Raced very wide for the remainder. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

8 Prince Danube, slow to begin and bumped with another runner on numerous occasions from the first turn to approaching the second turn. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 4 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN GRADE 5 510m

1 Erskin Boy, going around the first turn shifted out and bumped another runner.

2 Slay Queen, bumped another runner coming around the home turn.

3 Semiyon, very slow to begin and checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

4 Off Break, checked off hind legs going around the first turn and was bumped by another runner coming around the home turn.

6 Black Delight, was bumped by another runner going around the first turn.

8 Zipping Mork, very slow to begin.

Race 5 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL BEST 8 407m

1 Velocity Cazau, was checked at the end of the back straight and bumped with another runner in the home straight.

3 Bank Heist, slow to begin.

4 Tokyo Chief, at the end of the back straight shifted in and checked another runner.

6 Zipping Peewee, slow to begin.

8 Pereira, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and bumped with another runner in the home straight.

Race 6 - ROCKHAMPTON YOUNG GUNS HEAT 1 OPEN 407m

1 Dad's News, approaching the first turn shifted out checking other runners.

2 Be The Best, slow to begin and was checked and lost ground approaching the first turn, then raced wide for the remainder.

3 Rosa's Legend, approaching the first turn was checked heavily between two runners resulting in falling heavily and finishing the race well back. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4 Burnt Me, slow to begin and was checked approaching the first turn.

8 Skill Set, slow to begin and checked inwards off hind legs entering the home straight.

Race 7 - ROCKHAMPTON YOUNG GUNS HEAT 2 OPEN 407m

1 Baby Thor, dipped badly at the start.

2 Rosa's Routine, slow to begin and was bumped coming around the home turn.

4 San Marco, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

6 City Way, slow to begin and checked and lost ground in the back straight.

8 Job Done, bumped another runner coming around the home turn.

Race 8 - ROCKHAMPTON YOUNG GUNS HEAT 3 OPEN 407m

1 Excessive, checked and lost ground leaving the back straight.

4 Yuri Magic, was checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

5 Rybolt, slow to begin and was hampered going around the first turn, then raced wide for the remainder.

8 Cause Havoc, very slow to begin.

Race 9 - ROCKY FEED & SEED MIXED 3/4 407m

1 Be Like Oliver, slow to begin.

2 Black Baccara, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

3 Saron, checked and lost ground going around the first turn then raced wide for the remainder.

5 Angel Harks, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

7 Nomad Road, slow to begin.

Race 10 - DIPLOCK'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTRE MIXED 4/5 407m

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

2 Redeemer's Kid, was checked going around the first turn.

5 Tokyo Dreamer, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

6 Italian Steal, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and was bumped coming around the home turn.

8 Creme De Monte, bumped another runner coming around the home turn.

Race 11 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD GRADE 5 407m

1 Best Mate, checked off hind legs in the back straight.

2 Dynamic One, very slow to begin.

3 Vibranium, approaching the home turn was dragged down in the hind legs by another runner. Coming around the home turn bumped another runner.

4 Double Espresso, checked out off hind legs coming around the home turn.

5 Comical Travis, approaching the home turn run into the hind legs of another runner and bumped with another runner coming around the home turn.

8 Nanny's Magic, slow away.

Race 12 - TAB MA5 407m

1 Canary Wharf, bumped with another runner near the finish line.

2 Dusty Country, slow to begin and raced wide for the majority.

3 Rosa's Memory, slow to begin and bumped with another runner near the finish line.

6 Next Stop, checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

7 Shakey Country, slow to begin raced wide throughout.

9 Spring Crash (4), in the back straight was checked and lost ground. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards spoke with trainer Timothy Jones in regards to the racing performance of Spring Crash and advised trainer Jones Spring Crash was stood down from racing under GAR129(a) until it passes a satisfactory trial.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R7 Thriller Strike – Injured 5/02 R8 Hooked On In – Injury, off wrist R12 Road Home – Injury, Near side hock
Animal Actions	Race 12 – Spring Crash – GAR129(a) – Satisfactory trial – Unsatisfactory performance.
Trials	Magani – Passed – Run Time 23.93 – Weight 30.1kg, Failing To Pursue trial.
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