Stipendiary Stewards Report


Southland Greyhound Racing Club

Ascot Park Raceway ON TUESDAY 29 Oct 2013

Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Scales: Correct at all weights
Health and Safety comment: Nil.

Judicial report: Nil.

Incident Reports

Race Number Race Name Incident Report
Race 1 CENTRAL WATER CARRIERS - C1 - 390 This race was delayed by two minutes due to a communication problem with the starter. SON OF GRACE (7) was last to jump. Into the bend SON OF GRACE checked off the heels of CHARLES FREDRICK (4) and lost a couple of lengths with RUMBALL AND ICE (3) being inconvenienced in behind. The favourite SMASHIN' TIME (8) ran very wide around the bend and lost ground.
Race 2 100% SELECTRIX - C1 - 390 CAWBOURNE CLOCK (8) was last to jump. SAM'S FLYIN NORM (3) angled outwards in the early stages contacting HILL OF GRACE (4) with this pair losing ground. CAWBOURNE POLLY (6) was tightened into the first bend and dropped to the rear. She made ground well late for third. Following the race CAWBOURNE CLOCK was referred to the vet for assessment.
Race 3 COLORMARK SYSTEMS LTD - C1 - 390 The start was held up slightly due to SHEEZA FLOWER (5) initially being placed in the wrong box. This was quickly rectified with handler R Breen being reminded to take more care in future. CAWBOURNE MERC (7) was a clear last at the jump. SHEEZA FLOWER and MERELY A DREAM (1) were both tightened into the bend and lost ground as SARAH'S DOMAIN (6) crossed to the rail. HAZZA'S LAD (3) was checked in this incident and DYNA FRIER (4) was obliged to race wide to avoid these runners.
Race 4 SGRC $26 FIVE WIRE MUZZLES - C3 - 457 GLENN IS GOODSEY (5) was last to jump. BOTANY KEVIN (2) checked outwards into the bend with resultant checks to SEA SPRAY DORIS (8), BEADMAN (7) and BOB'S EYE (6) with this trio losing their chances.
Race 5 SOUTHLAND & OTAGO PHOTO FINISH - C0 - 457 COSMIC CHOICE (8) jumped in the air as the lids opened and settled a clear last. COSMIC CHOICE then raced very wide into the bend when improving losing more ground as OPAWA LUCKY (2) angled outwards.
Race 6 www.southlandgreyhounds.co.nz revamp - C1 - 457 TANTO'S WHISPER (6) was the last to jump.
Race 7 WILLY'S FLOORING LTD - C3 - 390 GOGO RIOLI (10) dropped to the rear in the early stages. WANDY FEATHER (4) pushed kennelmate TURBO TUNDRA (3) down the track in the back straight for some strides. OKUKU WEE MAN (2) then ran outwards checking WANDY FEATHER. Into the bend TURBO TUNDRA ran outwards pushing EMBEE DEE (8) and GOGO RIOLI over extra ground.
Race 8 ASCOT PARK HOTEL - C1/2 - 390 LA FONTAINE (5) ran inwards in the early stages dictating the line of CAWBOURNE CRAZY (4) and STOCK TAKER (3) down the track. Soon after STOCK TAKER and HOMEBUSH CRUDEN (6) collided with this pair dropping to the rear. THEOKOLES (2) angled outwards into the bend pushing CAWBOURNE CRAZY wider on the track.
Race 9 SGRC $50 LEATHER LEADS - C1/2 - 390 SEA SPRAY TICH (7) ran outwards checking the favourite KETUT (8) for a stride in the early stages. KETUT then kept a very wide course around the bend covering extra ground throughout. ANOTHER PIZZA (2), SMASH DORA (4) and HAZZA'S GOT SWAG (5) were all tightened into the bend losing ground.
Race 10 ADDED ENERGY STAKES - C1/2 - 457 OPAWA BOMB (7) angled inwards contacting CHILL OUT RALPH (5) for a stride. MAX'S LAD (2) then ran outwards checking OPAWA BOMB. Into the bend JIBBAJABBA JEWEL (9) was tightened as OPAWA ALBIE angled to the rail with CHILL OUT RALPH being forced wide around this runner.
Race 11 www.charlotteandsam.co.nz - C1/2 - 457 IDOL GIRL (4) was incorrectly shown as weighing in 2kgs down on her previous weight with this correction being advised to the public by the commentator. SHALANA STAR (3) was tightened and lost ground into the bend with IDOL GIRL racing wide around this runner. ISABELLE DOMAIN (7) gave ground in the home straight after being handy to the turn. A vet examination revealed possible cramp but no injury. Trainer J McInerney advised that her immediate racing at Southland will be restricted to sprints where possible.
Race 12 justracing.com.au - C4 - 390 Favourite OPAWA LEGS (8) was last from the traps. MISS SWEET (4) angled inwards in the early stages shifting ANOTHER JEWEL (3) and RINGA DING (2) down the track. AUSTIN WANA (1) ran outwards into the bend pushing JUMPIN' JULIA (6) wider on the track. CRINITI'S (5) was held up on the turn losing momentum.


Scratchings

Stand Downs

Race Number Race Name Stand Down
Race 2 100% SELECTRIX - C1 - 390 Cawbourne Clock Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 29 Oct 2013 to 04 Nov 2013

Race 6 www.southlandgreyhounds.co.nz revamp - C1 - 457 Vienna Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 28 Oct 2013 to 03 Nov 2013

Race 7 WILLY'S FLOORING LTD - C3 - 390 Lincoln Flyer Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 28 Oct 2013 to 03 Nov 2013

Race 12 justracing.com.au - C4 - 390 Cover To Cover Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 28 Oct 2013 to 03 Nov 2013



Swabbings

Race Number Race Name Swabbing
Race 1 CENTRAL WATER CARRIERS - C1 - 390 Aykroyd Swab No: Post race

Race 2 100% SELECTRIX - C1 - 390 Black Trigger Swab No: Post race

Race 3 COLORMARK SYSTEMS LTD - C1 - 390 Sarah's Domain Swab No: Post race

Race 5 SOUTHLAND & OTAGO PHOTO FINISH - C0 - 457 Joey's Secret Swab No: Post race

Race 8 ASCOT PARK HOTEL - C1/2 - 390 Smash Amego Swab No: Post race

Race 9 SGRC $50 LEATHER LEADS - C1/2 - 390 Botany Seaton Swab No: Post race

Race 11 www.charlotteandsam.co.nz - C1/2 - 457 Idol Girl Swab No: Pre race

Race 12 justracing.com.au - C4 - 390 Jennings Swab No: Pre race





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