Stipendiary Stewards Report
Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club
Addington Raceway ON THURSDAY 18 Dec 2014
Weather: OvercastTrack: Good
Scales: Correct at all weights.
Health and Safety comment:
Judicial report: LUNAR TOM (J & D Fahey) has now completed 10 clear runs since being stood down with that endorsement being cancelled as per Rule 80.7.
Incident Reports
| Race Number | Race Name | Incident Report |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | Super Pets Sprint - C3 - 295 | WILL EXCITE (2) was slow to begin. Shortly after the start LA FONTAINE (5) shifted outwards dictating CAPTAIN'S CHOICE (6) and GO BRIDIE (7) to jostle for a short distance. Into the first bend CAPTAIN'S CHOICE was hampered and lost momentum when tight to the inside of GO BRIDIE which shifted inwards.In the home straight SMASH AMY (9) shifted outwards across the heels of FANTASTIC FOUR (1). |
| Race 2 | DogZone Dash - C3 - 295 | Into the first bend QUE TEE PIX (8) and OPAWA HOG (7) made firm contact resulting in QUE TEE PIX becoming unbalanced momentarily. Rounding the bend ZORBA THE GREEK (1) and GO TOMMO (2) made contact. |
| Race 3 | Thursday Place Pick Dash - C4 - 295 | RATTLE YA DAGS (4) and LENA ALLEN (5) both began awkwardly and were slow through the early stages. Rounding the bend MARY MARLOW (3) and KNOW KNOWING (2) made firm contact with MARY MARLOW becoming unbalanced momentarily. |
| Race 4 | Barron's Supplies Stakes - C3 - 520 | OPAWA TANIA (8) was slow to begin . OPAWA JED (3) was slow through the initial stages. GEE CEE BEE (4) was tightened between runners after the start and lost ground. Rounding the first bend BOTANY RICHIE (6) was unbalanced and checked when firmly contacted from the inside by FLIP FLIPPA (5). OPAWA MARGORIE (2) was held up for clear running rounding the final bend. OPAWA MARGORIE was referred to the vet for assessment after an incident at the lure. |
| Race 5 | Greyhounds As Pets Sprint - C5 - 295 | After the start HOMEBUSH CHOPPER (7) shifted inwards and made firm contact with ANIU (3). PLAGIARISM (1) then shifted away from the running line and hampered BROKEN PEDRO (9) which lost ground and GOLDSTAR CHUMLEE (4). PLAGIARISM continued to shift outwards and forced MR WHIPPY (5) into the line of ROBBIE (10) resulting in MR WHIPPY losing all chance and ROBBIE being unbalanced for a distance. ANIU and PLAGIARISM made firm contact on entering the home straight. |
| Race 6 | christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz Dash - C3 - 295 | Into the first bend SMASH EASY (2) and KNOW FAULT (5) were checked when RICK'S TERRA (1) shifted away from the running line . The trailing BIG MUDDY (3) was hampered in consequence. BIG MUDDY was further hampered by these runners when negotiating the turn being forced wider on the track . |
| Race 7 | Christchurch Casino Stakes - C3/4 - 520 | BOTANY SEATON (7) was slow to begin. BOTANY BLAKE (5) shifted in after jumping and hampered BOTANY KEVIN (4) .KAREN'S MAGIC (1) and OPAWA ZARA (8) made firm contact resulting in both runners being unbalanced momentarily. KAREN'S MAGIC was awkwardly placed on heels rounding the final bend.ANDREA (6) and OPAWA ZARA both raced in restricted room over the concluding stages. |
| Race 8 | The Miller Bar & Cafe Dash - C5 - 295 | BO'S BUSINESS (1) and BUSINESS AFFAIR (7) were both slow to begin. Shortly after the start QUEDRAGO (4) shifted outwards and hampered LITTLE REGUS (5). Shortly thereafter NO LEAF CLOVER (8) shifted inwards and hampered HOMEBUSH KELSO (6). NO LEAF CLOVER and QUEDRAGO jostled for a distance . ANGEL NOIR (2) shifted in towards the running line and hampered BO'S BUSINESS for some distance. BO'S BUSINESS lost ground as a result. Rounding the turn NO LEAF CLOVER was unbalanced when shifted wider by LITTLE REGUS . |
| Race 9 | Shirley Vet Clinic Stakes - C5 - 520 | QUESTION BALE (6) and KNOW AMBITION (7) made contact at the start with KNOW AMBITION being unbalanced for a short distance. Into the first bend TRUST ISSUES (5) checked off the heels of OPAWA CASPER (4) and shifted outwards and forced QUESTION BALE and KNOW AMBITION over extra ground. QUESTION BALE gave ground on entering the back straight and was sent to the veterinarian for assessment where the dog was found to be suffering from dehydration. Kennel representative J McInerney jnr was informed that notwithstanding the dehydration issue affecting the dog an improved performance would be expected at the dog's next start. |
| Race 10 | C.T.V. Sprint - C5 - 295 | CHARLIE'S CHOICE (7) and RINGA DING (8) were both slow through the initial stages. Into the first bend COSTING MONEY (4) was unbalanced when making contact with LAREDO (1). LAREDO lost momentum as a result. CRACKING CHAIN (5) was unbalanced on straightening when shifted across heels by LAREDO which shifted outwards. LAREDO was unbalanced momentarily in this incident. |
| Race 11 | Dave Robbie Photographer Dash - C5 - 295 | IONA HAKA (10) began awkwardly and got back as a result. CHOKEHOLD (5) shifted inwards after jumping and made firm contact with SMASH THAT (1) which was shifting away from the running line. Shortly thereafter SPRINKLES (6) jostled with these runners for a distance .CHOKEHOLD was badly checked as a result. SPUD GUN (8) and SMASH THAT made firm contact shortly before the turn .Rounding the turn SPRINKLES, SMASH THAT and SPUD GUN all raced tight for a distance. SPUD GUN lost momentum when contacted from behind by the improving KERAMUS (3). |
| Race 12 | Snow-e Muscle, Energy & Fertility Sprint - C4 - 295 | KNOW MAYHEM (3) was slow to begin. EXPLODABLE (4) and VAN GERWIN (2) bumped heavily after the start. .Shortly thereafter ADROIT (1) shifted away from the running line and hampered both VAN GERWIN and EXPLODABLE. KNOW JEALOUSLY (6) shifted inwards and checked HOMEBUSH ARIEL (5) which lost ground.Into the turn. VAN GERWIN was checked from behind when racing tight to the outside of ADROIT which was looking to shift outwards . ADROIT lost momentum as a result. |
Scratchings
Stand Downs
| Race Number | Race Name | Stand Down |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | Super Pets Sprint - C3 - 295 | Abogado Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 17 Dec 2014 to 06 Jan 2015 |
| Race 5 | Greyhounds As Pets Sprint - C5 - 295 | Opawa Colin Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 17 Dec 2014 to 26 Dec 2014 |
| Race 9 | Shirley Vet Clinic Stakes - C5 - 520 | Question Bale Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 18 Dec 2014 to 31 Dec 2014 |
| Race 11 | Dave Robbie Photographer Dash - C5 - 295 | Flying Swan Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 17 Dec 2014 to 24 Dec 2014 |
Swabbings
| Race Number | Race Name | Swabbing |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | Super Pets Sprint - C3 - 295 | Porky Pig Swab No: Post Race. |
| Race 5 | Greyhounds As Pets Sprint - C5 - 295 | Starburst Terry Swab No: Post Race. |
| Race 7 | Christchurch Casino Stakes - C3/4 - 520 | Botany Blake Swab No: Post Race. |
| Race 9 | Shirley Vet Clinic Stakes - C5 - 520 | Thumb Print Tony Swab No: Post Race. |
| Race 10 | C.T.V. Sprint - C5 - 295 | Ohoka Coby Swab No: Post Race. |
| Race 12 | Snow-e Muscle, Energy & Fertility Sprint - C4 - 295 | Little Midnight Swab No: Post Race. |
J Mclaughlin;R Quirk.
Stipendiary Stewards
