Stipendiary Stewards Report

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club

Addington Raceway ON FRIDAY 11 Apr 2014

Weather: Overcast
Track: Dead
Scales: Correct at all weights
Health and Safety comment:

Judicial report: Trainer M Grant (S Hurd as agent) was fined $100.00 as per the Minor Infringements Table after admitting a breach of Rule 69.11 when TURBO TUNDRA weighed in 1.6 kgs under his last race weight. The connections of OPAWA SWEDE who fractured a shoulder at last night's meeting advised that the dog has now been retired for stud duties.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	Super Pets Dash - C0 - 295	WAXEYE'S BIG KID (1) was a clear last on jumping with OHOKA STRIKA (4) also settling well back. UNRELIABLE ANDY (6) ran inwards in the back straight checking OHOKA STRIKA and COME ON DOLLY (2) with this trio dropping to the rear. HOMEBUSH BARABAS (7) and LEMON FISH (3) were both tightened into the bend as GOLDSTAR BRIDIE (8) improved to their outside. On the home turn COME ON DOLLY angled outwards checking UNRELIABLE ANDY when this pair were at the rear.
Race 2	Happy Birthday Adelaide Jopson Sprint - C0 - 295	TIME SLAYER (4) and TOO MUCH REBEL (5) were the last pair to leave the traps. GOLDSTAR FRANKIE (7) was badly dragged down into the bend dropping to the rear. This bitch was referred to the vet for assessment. On the bend HOMEBUSH SARAH (6) was checked from behind losing momentum when contesting the lead. In behind these runners DUSTY RIDER (2) and OUR CHARLOTTE (1) collided and lost ground.
Race 3	Coalgate Tavern Stakes - C0 - 520	GOLDSTAR JUNIOR (1), OPAWA KENDAL (7) and MULBERRY MAGIC (8) were slowest from the traps. At the end of the back straight BLACK CROW (2) was checked from behind and lost her handy position with GOLDSTAR JUNIOR copping some backwash. OPAWA KENDAL was held up for a clear passage in the run home. After the line OPAWA KENDAL took a spectacular fall and was referred to the vet for assessment.
Race 4	Dave Robbie Photographer Dash - C0 - 295	SLEEPER AGENT (4) was a clear last at the jump. GIN SLING (7) ran inwards in the early stages checking FIVE DOLLAR LEO (6) who dropped to the rear. In the back straight SWIFT SUZANNA (2) shifted up the track hampering RACONTEUR (5) for a few strides. GIN SLING, SWIFT SUZANNA and RACONTEUR all received checks into the bend and lost ground. FIVE DOLLAR LEO checked off heels on the turn and lost ground. Further back in the field SWIFT SUZANNA checked outwards off FIVE DOLLAR LEO and pushed RACONTEUR wider on the track. CAWBOURNE FLOW (3) and SLEEPER AGENT came together on the turn with both runners losing momentum.
Race 5	Johnny Midnight At Stud Sprint - C0 - 295	HOMEBUSH SAXON (5) weighed in 2.3 kgs above his last race weight with the connections advising that this weight increase was planned during the dog's spell. GOLDSTAR CHYNA (1) and MARTY MCMOTH (4) were the last pair on jumping. AGITATED (3) ran inwards at the jump pushing UNO NOSEY (2) and GOLDSTAR CHYNA down the track. AGITATED shortened stride on the home turn and dropped out to finish last with this dog being referred to the vet for assessment.
Race 6	Flair Dash - C0 - 295	SOUMILLON (1) and JUNIOR CLEEVE (5) were the slowest from the traps. GOLDSTAR CHUMLEE (8) ran inwards in the initial stages pushing IMPERSONATOR (7) and ARCHIE'S TIME (6) down the track where they met HOMEBUSH TED (4) who was running outwards. HOMEBUSH TED angled outwards on the home turn and came together with ARCHIE'S TIME and JUNIOR CLEEVE when this trio were occupying the rear group.
Race 7	Active Electrical Christchurch Sprint - C0 - 295	GOLDSTAR DEEJAY (2), AXEL FOLEY (5) and ELEPHANT TRUNK (8) were the tardiest from the traps. Into the bend GOLDSTAR DEEJAY checked off the heels of HOMEBUSH HAPPY (1) and lost ground with AXEL FOLEY being inconvenienced in behind.
Race 8	racingdogs.co.nz Sprint - C2 - 295	WANDY FEATHER (6) and RATTLE YA DAGS (7) brushed together in the initial stages. CLAREMONT PIZZAZ (9) ran inwards in the early stages tightening CONALOO (3) and RULE JUDGE JUDY (2) who both lost ground. Into the bend WANDY FEATHER shifted outwards checking RATTLE YA DAGS for a stride.
Race 9	Christchurch Casino Dash - C3 - 295	RUN FOR SOPHIE (6) was last to jump. Tightening into the bend caused GORILLA ON DRUMS (3), CAWBOURNE CHIEF (4) and TEAM DREAM (7) all to be checked and lose ground. TEPIRITA CHARGER (2) clipped heels into the bend and fell. TEAM DREAM suffered a terminal check on the bend when racing to the outside of CAWBOURNE CHIEF and dropped out. TEAM DREAM and TEPIRITA CHARGER were both referred to the vet for assessment.
Race 10	David Emerson Consultancy Stakes - C2 - 520	PSEUDONYM (8) was very slow to jump. EVEN SEVEN (2) and OPAWA STELLA (1) were both tightened into the first bend and dropped to the rear. LOCHINVAR CAMARO (5) was forced wide on the first bend and remained wide for a good part of the race.
Race 11	The Miller Bar & Cafe Sprint - C3 - 295	TURBO TUNDRA (2) and BLUE GALE RISE (8) were the last to jump. MARMALADE SKIES (4), LYNNY SOUTHCOMBE (3) and MY FOOLISH HEART (1) were all tightened into the bend and lost ground as MOTLEY MAN (5) ran inwards.
Race 12	Speight's Dash - C2 - 295	SMASH AMEGO (8) was a clear last on jumping. CAWBOURNE PILFER (4) and JUST A MATE (5) were checked into the bend and lost ground with OHOKA HART (7) being forced wide around these runners. BLICKLING BRIDGE (1) ran outwards on the home turn pushing SMASH AMEGO wider on the track.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Race Number	Race Name	Stand Down
Race 5	Johnny Midnight At Stud Sprint - C0 - 295	Agitated Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 11 Apr 2014 to 08 May 2014
Race 8	racingdogs.co.nz Sprint - C2 - 295	Irish Blue Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 09 Apr 2014 to 15 Apr 2014
Race 9	Christchurch Casino Dash - C3 - 295	Team Dream Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 11 Apr 2014 to 24 Apr 2014

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 2	Happy Birthday Adelaide Jopson Sprint - C0 - 295	Smash Magic Swab No: Post race
Race 4	Dave Robbie Photographer Dash - C0 - 295	Gold Vipa Swab No: Post race
Race 5	Johnny Midnight At Stud Sprint - C0 - 295	Lola Baxter Swab No: Post race Agitated Swab No: Random
Race 7	Active Electrical Christchurch Sprint - C0 - 295	Belfast Jane Swab No: Post race
Race 8	racingdogs.co.nz Sprint - C2 - 295	Claremont Pizzaz Swab No: Post race
Race 9	Christchurch Casino Dash - C3 - 295	Elki Swab No: Post race