Stipendiary Stewards Report

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club

Manukau Stadium ON SUNDAY 30 Jun 2013

Weather: Fine
Track: Good The track has had new sand on and was well prepared for the meeting with the track improving through out the programme All other equipment operated well (refer judicial ) 318 boxes which the club will check out thoroughly before the next meeting
Scales: Correct at all weights
Health and Safety comment: Nil

Judicial report: Race 3 the lids were a fraction slow to open
The pay out was delayed whilst the Stewards determined that it was a fair start , as the lids where locked correctly no dogs in the opinion of the Stewards were disadvantaged so payment of dividends was authorised
All starts from these boxes for the remainder of the programme were manually operated
After race 4 the starter expressed concerns with the starting mechanism of the 318 boxes The Stewards had the meeting put back one race so that the club could attend to the problem
Trainer ( L Laagland ) admitted to a breach of rule 80.1b of non pursuit by PATS ALL ROUND during the running of race 4 ( first offence ) 28 days stand down and to the completion of a satisfactory trial /s

The meeting continued on one race behind schedule with no other problems and the meeting concluded slightly later than the advertised time
This report was compiled by T Davies & M Austin

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	Protector Safety Sprint - C3/4 - 318	HARVEY NICHOLS from the jump angled outwards in to WHERE'S CHICKEN ( fav ) further out CIAO FOR NOW came in forcing RUN STACEY RUN in to WHERE'S CHICKEN who was severely tightened and checked back towards the rear RUN STACEY RUN ran outwards to be the widest runner in to the first turn WHERE'S CHICKEN was checked again in to the first turn as WEE DIGER and CIAO FOR NOW crossed inwards WHERE'S CHICKEN lost a length or so here but could not recover to get back in to contention there after WHERE'S CHICKEN was referred to the vet as a precaution where no abnormalities were found
Race 2	Trophies Plus Sprint - C0 - 318	Soon after the start UNO KIM ran on to the heels of KNOCK KNOCK LADY momentarily further out BLUE SKY MINE and MADAM KNOCKA came together jostling for a few strides KNOCK KNOCK LADY led in to the first bend she caught the heels of BLAIRLY ALIVE and drifted back to midfield finishing in 5th placing at the line KNOCK KNOCK LADY was referred to the vet for assessment where no abnormalities were found
Race 3	www.agrc.co.nz Sprint - C1 - 318	There was a momentary delay for the lids to open in this race After reviewing the start the Stewards authorised the pay out after it was clear that the lids were shut properly with both catches being securely fastened Racing in to the first turn FLYIN' SHIFTY ran on the back of SARAH'S COOL with both dogs being hampered losing 5 or so lengths back to the rear they never recovered to get back in to contention there after SARAH'S COOL was referred to the Vet at the trainers request
Race 4	Sergio @ Stud Sprint - C0 - 318	The sprint races were all hand started from this race for the remainder of the programme PATS ALL ROUND was vying for the lead as the field raced to the first turn she eased and turned her head towards BREAKTHRU as she went back OBI WAN KENOBI ran on to the back of PATS ALL ROUND dragging this runner down PATS ALL ROUND recovered her footing to finish on to the lure and was referred to the vet for assessment where no abnormalities were found The Stewards laid a charge of failing to pursue against PATS ALL ROUND The Trainer Mr L Laagland admitted to the breach of rule 80.1b with PATS ALL ROUND ( first offence ) being stood down for 28 days and to the completion of a satisfactory trial/s
Race 5	Plaster Board LTD Stakes - C1 - 527	soon after the jump WABI SABI and ON THE HOUSE BUMPED this was compounded as SASHA'S ONE angled inwards sharply across the face of these runners UNCLE ROMILLY was forced to race out wide in to and around the first bend covering extra ground that he could not make up he finished in last placing at the line
Race 6	The Brownzy Sports Bar Sprint - C1 - 318	Following race five the meeting was put back one race at the request of the Stewards in order to conduct an inspection of the 318m boxes. PAIGE ME was a late scratching at kennelling on vets advice with a hip support muscle injury CHASE OSTEE was slow away losing several lengths Soon after the start AISA OSTEE cut across the face of the field causing tightening and checks between HARAJUKU BABY LOCHLINNE DEB BALE and SOUTH BAY DREAM CHASE OSTEE checked off the heels of DEB BALE in to the first turn
Race 7	Clendon Inn Sprint - C5 - 318	Soon after the start PROVEN SHELLY raced out towards the centre of the track as MATRIX from the wide box raced across causing tightening to PURE THEATRE, SECRET STAR and GURU GOOSE with PURE THEATRE then catching heels and going back towards the rear. Soon after racing into the first turn VERSATILITY cut inwards onto PROVEN SHELLY who crossed heel running outwards again into the shoulder of MATRIX. Just in behind GURU GOOSE forced SECRET STAR in onto PURE THEATRE a few strides further on PURE THEATRE ran outwards making contact with the hindquarters of GURU GOOSE and went back through the field towards the rear.
Race 8	Sel's TAB Mangere Sprint - C3/4 - 318	THRILLING ABRA was slow to begin. Shortly after the start FLYING FABIO and JETSUN BLAZE made contact. AGENT VAN ALDEN shifted outwards in running approaching the first turn making contact with the heels of FLYING FABIO and lost considerable ground with the field. Nearing the home turn with THRILLING ABRA and FLYING FABIO came together THRILLING ABRA became unbalanced and made the home turn awkwardly.
Race 9	$50K Terminating Pick6 Stakes - C4 - 527	MICK MANIA was slow to begin. Shortly after the start LOCHINVAR LOREDO shifted inwards across the field and bumped heavily with DAVID'S OSTI and then making contact with DIVA RHODE approaching the first turn. COOL IZMIR bumped heavily with NEWTON WILLOW approaching the first turn with NEWTON WILLOW then checking of the heels of COOL IZMIR shortly after. NEWTON WILLOW was tightened for room between runners entering the back straight and lost ground back towards the rear.
Race 10	Greyhound Function Centre Sprint - C3 - 318	BOSS LADY SLOY was slow into stride. BERRIDALE BULLET raced in restricted room approaching the first turn and made contact with BOSS LADY SLOW becoming unbalanced and losing ground. PATH TO PALMY raced wide throughout. CHERRY TREE LANE was a late scratching at kennelling on Vets advice with left fore joint pain. BERRIDALE BULLET was referred to the Vet for assessment where no abnormalities were found
Race 11	Auckland Vending Stakes - C5 - 527	MAGICO crossed to the outside of the field shortly after the start and as a result raced wide into the first turn. GAINSFORD raced in restricted room and checked off the heels of JAY CEE HURT approaching the first turn.
Race 12	Carol's TABs Sprint - C5 - 318	This race was delayed one minute at the request of race day control. OPAWA SACHA and QUICK CAT commenced awkwardly. MAHONIE was slow into stride. Shortly after the start QUICK CAT made contact with LORD WILL then shifted out coming together with MAHONIE which had raced inwards at this point with both runners then losing ground and being out of contention thereafter. The near hind bandage of LORD WILL worked its way loose on the home turn. LORD WILL was referred to the Vet for assessment.
Race 13	Reel-Fishin.com Stakes - C2 - 527	Shortly after the start KATCHA FIRE shifted inwards when being carried over towards the rail by runners to its outside with ONLY KATE clipping the heels of KATCHA FIRE stumbling and falling heavily. ONLY KATE was referred to the Vet for assessment. JETSUN DREAM checked off the heels of BORASCO and lost two lengths.
Race 14	Jack's Wholesale Meats Sprint - C1 - 318	WHERE'S CARLOS and HOT LASS made contact on two occasions after the start. WHERE'S CARLOS was galloped on and lost ground before striking the running rail on the first turn. HIGH FLY HUNTER improved onto the heels of BIGTIME TREASURE approaching the first turn and lost ground. KIM DOTCOM entered the home straight extremely wide. WHERE'S CARLOS was referred to the Vet for assessment.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Race Number	Race Name	Stand Down
Race 3	www.agrc.co.nz Sprint - C1 - 318	Sarah's Cool Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 30 Jun 2013 to 09 Jul 2013
Race 4	Sergio @ Stud Sprint - C0 - 318	Pats All Round Rule HISTORICAL - 79.1b from 30 Jun 2013 to 27 Jul 2013
Race 6	The Brownzy Sports Bar Sprint - C1 - 318	Paige Me Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 30 Jun 2013 to 09 Jul 2013
Race 10	Greyhound Function Centre Sprint - C3 - 318	Cherry Tree Lane Rule HISTORICAL - 68.21 from 30 Jun 2013 to 09 Jul 2013
Race 13	Reel-Fishin.com Stakes - C2 - 527	Only Kate Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 30 Jun 2013 to 09 Jul 2013
Race 14	Jack's Wholesale Meats Sprint - C1 - 318	Techno Tacho Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 28 Jun 2013 to 07 Jul 2013

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 1	Protector Safety Sprint - C3/4 - 318	Harvey Nichols Swab No: Post race
Race 2	Trophies Plus Sprint - C0 - 318	Blairly Alive Swab No: Post race
Race 3	www.agrc.co.nz Sprint - C1 - 318	Kitty's House Swab No: Post race
Race 5	Plaster Board LTD Stakes - C1 - 527	Tata Safari Swab No: Post race
Race 6	The Brownzy Sports Bar Sprint - C1 - 318	Bon Vogue Swab No: Post race
Race 8	Sel's TAB Mangere Sprint - C3/4 - 318	Down The Back Swab No: Post race
Race 14	Jack's Wholesale Meats Sprint - C1 - 318	Cullen's Impact Swab No: Post Race