Stipendiary Stewards Report

Southland Greyhound Racing Club

Ascot Park Raceway ON TUESDAY 27 May 2014

Weather: Fine
Track: Good . Stewards reviewed the starts of Races 9, 10 and 12 (two 457m races and one 390m race) to determine if the slowness of the lids opening on each occasion had denied greyhounds a fair start. Whilst no dog had been denied a fair start in the opinion of Stewards, there were minor lacerations on each greyhound above the right eye. There were no stand downs required. Stewards requested that the club review options for improving the operation of the lids on both sets of boxes and report back.
Scales: Correct at 20kg and 30kg
Health and Safety comment:

Judicial report: (1) D.Stapleton, the trainer of LA FONTAINE, was fined $50 under the Minor Infringements Table when admitting a breach of Rule 68.9 in that he failed to produce the certificate of registration and weight record for the greyhound at kenneling. (2) WATCH OUT TRAPS (D.Stapleton) is required to complete a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with Rule 80.5. (3) HIS LORDSHIP (R.Adcock) was declared a late scratching under Rule 76.9 when denied a fair start in Race 9.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	www.southlandgreyhounds.co.nz - C0 - 390	In the run to the turn HOMEBUSH ERROL ran inwards and tightened SMASH THAT. Into the turn HE'S A JESSIE shifted down and checked TONY'S CHOICE. On the turn HOMEBUSH ERROL and HE'S A JESSIE bumped, with both dogs losing momentum. Into the home straight CELTIC HOUND was checked when crossed by BLAZING HOT. WATCH OUT TRAPS led to the turn and then, prior to entering the home straight, Stewards observed that WATCH OUT TRAPS eased back when well clear of other runners. WATCH OUT TRAPS made contact with SMASH THAT, briefly checking that runner, before running on in the straight to regain the lead. The dog eased short of the line to finish in second place behind BLAZING HOT who appeared to tie up. Acting under Rule 80.2 Stewards requested a veterinary check of WATCH OUT TRAPS pursuant to consideration of a charge of failing to pursue. The examination revealed WATCH OUT TRAPS had a swollen right wrist with a 21 day stand down recommended. Due to the veterinary check revealing an injury with a 21 day stand down recommended Stewards, acting under Rule 80.5, were unable impose a suspension for failing to pursue. However, WATCH OUT TRAPS was stood down for the recommended 21 days and required to complete a Satisfactory Trial. A veterinary examination of BLAZING HOT revealed the greyhound had cramped up, and a further check after the dog had cooled down, revealed no abnormalities.
Race 2	SGRC $26 FIVE WIRE MUZZLE STAKES - C1 - 390	From the jump NOT SO CUTE crossed from the outside draw and checked WANDY FEATHER, FLYING SWAN and LINCOLN FLYER. On the turn LINCOLN FLYER ran out inconveniencing FLYING SWAN and NOT SO CUTE with FLYING SWAN checking off the heels of NOT SO CUTE.
Race 3	HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGINA HAMILTON - C1 - 390	Shortly after the jump BO'S BUSINESS, MILLIE'S BOY, THRILLING HENRY and CAWBOURNE IMPACT all came together with BO'S BUSINESS being checked. Into the turn CAWBOURNE IMPACT checked off MILLIE'S BOY and lost all chance.
Race 4	GO THE BAXTER AND NEILSON BLUES - C2 - 390	Shortly after the jump IRISH BLUE shifted inwards checking SMASH AMY on its inner and also THRILLING BERT. Approaching the bend CAWBOURNE CRUZE ran inwards checking OPAWA BART and GYPSY HUNTER. On the turn GYPSY HUNTER was tightened when racing between THRILLING BERT and CAWBOURNE CRUZE and badly checked, with OPAWA BART also inconvenienced.
Race 5	SOUTHLAND & OTAGO PHOTO FINISH - C2/3 - 390	WANDY CHLOE (MGrant) was not presented after gaining the field following a scratching. Permission was given under Rule 64.6 for the dog to be withdrawn without penalty after consideration of a submission by the trainer. In the race CAWBOURNE FLOYD jumped awkwardly and was further checked by JACK'S A JEWEL who shifted inwards. GRUNT RODGERS was tightened by FANTASTIC FOUR into the turn with CAWBOURNE FLOYD held up for a run.
Race 6	INVERCARGILL AUTUMN STAKES - C4 - 390	SMASH RUMOUR was a late scratching at kennelling on vet's advice. From the jump BONE NERD ran outwards and checked OPAWA LEGS. Rounding the turn BONE NERD was tightened between SANDI CLAWS and STARBURST TERRY.
Race 7	ASCOT PARK HOTEL STAKES - C0 - 457	TOKEN RAY jumped awkwardly and lost ground. In the run to the turn HOMEBUSH BRUNO, whilst shifting inwards, struck the rear of MASTER AT ARMS, with HOMEBUSH BRUNO continuing to shift inwards making contact with CASY'S RAIDA which lost momentum. At the point of the bend CASY'S RAIDA ran inwards checking OPAWA ROB which was racing to its inside. Shortly afterwards MASTER AT ARMS and TOKEN RAY made contact with TOKEN RAY being forced to race wider on the track.
Race 8	BRENDON BURKE @ FIRST NATIONAL - C1 - 457	On the turn FANCY KIWI ran outwards and forced OPAWA ALBIE wide with the trailing CAWBOURNE MONARO and SAILORS COLLAR inconvenienced.
Race 9	Graduation Racing Series Heats - NZRSq - 457 Heat 1	Stewards withheld authorisation of payments until reviewing the start of the race. HIS LORDSHIP was in the opinion of the Stewards denied a fair start when its left foot was caught in the starting lid, with the greyhound back several lengths at the start with its chances materially affected. The greyhound did not finish in the first three placings and was declared a late scratching under Rule 76.9. Stewards also reviewed the opening of the lid and contact to the head of ANOTHER ANOTHER, but determined the dog had led shortly after the jump and had not been denied a fair start. At the jump PUKEKO THUNDER ran inwards and checked BOTANY SEATON. Into the turn OPAWA STYLE was tightened when ANOTHER ANOTHER shifted ground inwards. Following the race ANOTHER ANOTHER was referred to the veterinarian for assessment with a minor laceration above the right eye with no stand down recommended.
Race 10	Graduation Racing Series Heats - NZRSq - 457 Heat 2	JIBBAJABBA JEWEL was slow to begin. On the turn JIBBAJABBA JEWEL ran out dictating SHEZ KEEN wide. After the race YALDHURST EDWARD was referred to the veterinarian for assessment which revealed a small skin laceration above the right eye with no stand down recommended. Stewards reviewed the race start to determine if the slow opening of the starting box lid had resulted in the laceration but were unable to determine a definitive cause.
Race 11	ADDED ENERGY STAKES - C4/5 - 457	From the jump JINJARANGO shifted inwards and made contact with OPAWA NO EAR. Shortly afterwards CAWBOURNE PHILIP shifted inwards checking OPAWA NO EAR. On the turn JINJARANGO ran wide.
Race 12	justracing.com.au - C5 - 390	From the jump IONA HAKA shifted inwards checking OPULENT and making contact with GORDON BALE which became unbalanced. Racing into the bend IONA HAKA and GORDON BALE shifted inwards with GORDON BALE striking the hind quarters of LITTLE MIDNIGHT. LITTLE MIDNIGHT was turned sideways and struck DEANNE'S MAGIC which was also turned sideways, making contact with JUMPIN' JULIA. Shortly afterwards JUMPIN' JULIA ran out of racing room and attempted to check outwards before striking the rear of DEANNE'S MAGIC and falling. DEANNE'S MAGIC was badly checked and JUMPIN' JULIA failed to finish the race. GORDON BALE, JUMPIN' JULIA AND DEANNES MAGIC were referred to the veterinarian for assessment. DEANNE'S MAGIC was cleared of injury, whilst GORDON BALE had a small laceration above the right eye with no stand down recommended.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Race Number	Race Name	Stand Down
Race 1	www.southlandgreyhounds.co.nz - C0 - 390	Watch Out Traps Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 27 May 2014 to 16 Jun 2014
Race 2	SGRC $26 FIVE WIRE MUZZLE STAKES - C1 - 390	Smash Easy Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 25 May 2014 to 31 May 2014
Race 3	HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGINA HAMILTON - C1 - 390	Charles Fredrick Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 26 May 2014 to 04 Jun 2014
Race 4	GO THE BAXTER AND NEILSON BLUES - C2 - 390	John Dory Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 26 May 2014 to 01 Jun 2014
Race 5	SOUTHLAND & OTAGO PHOTO FINISH - C2/3 - 390	Thrilling Daze Rule HISTORICAL - 64.6 from 25 May 2014 to 22 Jun 2014 Wandy Chloe Rule HISTORICAL - 64.6 from 26 May 2014 to 26 May 2014 Jasper Haka Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 26 May 2014 to 01 Jun 2014
Race 6	INVERCARGILL AUTUMN STAKES - C4 - 390	Homebush Edith Rule HISTORICAL - 64.6 from 26 May 2014 to 22 Jun 2014 Smash Rumour Rule HISTORICAL - 68.21 from 27 May 2014 to 02 Jun 2014
Race 12	justracing.com.au - C5 - 390	My Mate Sparrow Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 26 May 2014 to 01 Jun 2014

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 2	SGRC $26 FIVE WIRE MUZZLE STAKES - C1 - 390	Sam's Flyin Norm Swab No: Post race
Race 5	SOUTHLAND & OTAGO PHOTO FINISH - C2/3 - 390	Opawa Lean Meat Swab No: Post race
Race 6	INVERCARGILL AUTUMN STAKES - C4 - 390	Travelling Joe Swab No: Post race
Race 7	ASCOT PARK HOTEL STAKES - C0 - 457	Opawa Karen Swab No: Post race
Race 9	Graduation Racing Series Heats - NZRSq - 457 Heat 1	Jinja Ruby Swab No: Post race
Race 12	justracing.com.au - C5 - 390	Opulent Swab No: Pre race Random