Stipendiary Stewards Report

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club

Addington Raceway ON THURSDAY 07 May 2015

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

Judicial report: 1) Trainer C Roberts admitted a breach of Rule 87.1.o. in that he failed to present HETFIELD at kenneling in preparation for Race 6. This hearing will be referred to the JCA and was adjourned sine die. 2) Trainers J&D Fahey were fined $50.00 as per the Minor Infringements Table after admitting a breach of Rule 68.8.b. in that they failed to produce the papers for their runners.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	Super Pets Sprint - C3 - 295	WEE TERRA (1) shifted up the track in the back straight causing ZULU BRO (2) to be checked and change ground inwards. DILLMANSTOWN (10) angled outwards into the bend causing a severe check to ANOTHER GROOM (7) which dropped back through the field badly hampering the trailing WEE TERRA. On the bend ZULU BRO clipped the heels of DILLMANSTOWN which fell. ZULU BRO also lost its chance in this incident. On the home turn SHEZA GAMBLE (4) ran outwards when improving pushing SPIDER GIRL (5) over extra ground. DILLMANSTOWN and ANOTHER GROOM were both cleared of injury after being referred to the vet.
Race 2	Chris & Lisa Earl Dash - C2 - 295	ANOTHER LIZ (1), OUT BACK BILL (4), KNOW FAULT (6) and MR. JOHNNY (7) were all a touch tardy from the traps. ANOTHER LIZ checked off the heels of CEC DIVINE (2) into the bend losing ground.
Race 3	Thursday Place Pick Dash - C3 - 295	BILLY WEST (1) was last to jump. LITTLE MIDNIGHT (7) ran inwards in the initial stages pushing GOLDSTAR CHYNA (6) down the track. BOTANY WIN (8) ran inwards in the back straight causing tightening to KNOW MAGIC (5) and WHITEY'S GONE (4) which both lost ground. LITTLE MIDNIGHT lost ground on the bend when checking off WHITEY'S GONE. When questioned in regards to the improved performance of the winner CHOKEHOLD (9) the connections advised that a return to an inside draw was of immense benefit.
Race 4	Robbie's Bar & Bistro Dash - C3/4 - 295	RUN FOR SOPHIE (7) lost ground in the early stages after contacting ABOUT TOWN (6) for a stride. OPULENT (4) checked off the heels of ON THE LEVEL (5) on the turn and lost momentum. At this stage ABOUT TOWN raced wide forcing RUN FOR SOPHIE over extra ground.
Race 5	Power Farming Canterbury Stakes - C3 - 520	KNOW LAUGHING (6), ZULU CHANEL (7) and OPAWA KAREN (8) all raced wide into the first bend.
Race 6	Clarkson Sign Studio Sprint Heat 1 - C5q - 295 Heat 1	HETFIELD (2) was a late scratching after not being presented at kenneling. HOMEBUSH ROCKY (7) dropped to the rear in the early stages. SOPHIE'S TERRA (6) was tightened in the back straight losing ground. MICKEY TEE (1) checked off heels into the bend and lost momentum. MICKEY TEE shifted up the track in the home straight hampering SOPHIE'S TERRA for a few strides. Authorisation of the placings was withheld until the connections of WHEELCHAIR NORM (4) had an opportunity to view the photo finish.
Race 7	Clarkson Sign Studio Sprint Heat 2 - C5q - 295 Heat 2	BUSINESS AFFAIR (5) was last to jump. TERRA ANNIE (9) was tightened and lost ground in the back straight as HOMEBUSH CHOPPER (4) angled to the rail. INSPECTOR SPOT (8) ran inwards in the back straight making solid contact with KERAMUS (3) with NO LEAF CLOVER (2) also inconvenienced. INSPECTOR SPOT continued to angle inwards on the turn checking KERAMUS and then rebounding outwards and contacting BUSINESS AFFAIR. On the home turn KERAMUS shifted outwards dictating BUSINESS AFFAIR wider on the track.
Race 8	Garden City Chem-Dry Stakes - C2 - 520	HOMEBUSH HOWARD (1) came up with the lids and settled last. In the run to the first bend RUN ZOLA (4) received a slight check as LAGOON MYTYE (5) crossed down the track. LAGOON MYTYE was then tightened soon after and lost ground. LAGOON MYTYE was again checked into the back straight when awkwardly positioned to the inside of STICH UP (8). BLACK SAILS (7) ran very wide around the first bend. RUN ZOLA shifted outwards on the home turn brushing with PLUTONIUM (6) for a stride.
Race 9	Kolorful Kanvas Dash - C3 - 295	HOMEBUSH ZANE (1) and CAWBOURNE DANIAL (2) were the last pair on jumping. EYE ADAM (5) ran inwards in the back straight checking CAWBOURNE DANIAL. KNOW KNOWING (6) ran wide on the home turn.
Race 10	Garrard's Horse & Hound Stakes - C4/5 - 520	OPAWA DIESEL (5) and KNOW ATTEMPT (7) were the last pair on settling. OPAWA TOM (8) crossed quickly towards the rail checking KNOW MAYHEM (6) and then coming together with KNOW MENTION (3) with OPAWA TOM dropping to the rear. OPAWA DIESEL and KNOW ATTEMPT were both forced wide around the first bend.
Race 11	DogZone Dash - C3/4 - 295	Due to a technical problem no head on coverage was available for this race. GOLDSTAR CHUMLEE (7) and OPAWA IDOL (8) were the last from the traps with SPRINKLES (1) also tardy. HOMEBUSH KELSO (6) appeared to run inwards into the bend with ABOUND (5), SMASH THAT (4) and BO'S BUSINESS (3) all losing ground. SMASH THAT contacted the hind quarters of HOMEBUSH KELSO on the home turn and lost momentum.
Race 12	Livamol Sprint - C3/4 - 295	STARBURST TERRY (2) was a late scratching at kenneling with a skin laceration. COSTING MONEY (3) was a clear last on jumping. RED HOT FURY (5) raced wide around the home turn.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Race Number	Race Name	Stand Down
Race 1	Super Pets Sprint - C3 - 295	Chaimbo Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 07 May 2015 to 13 May 2015
Race 3	Thursday Place Pick Dash - C3 - 295	Impersonator Rule HISTORICAL - 64.15 from 06 May 2015 to 02 Jun 2015
Race 7	Clarkson Sign Studio Sprint Heat 2 - C5q - 295 Heat 2	Puma Pants Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 07 May 2015 to 16 May 2015
Race 8	Garden City Chem-Dry Stakes - C2 - 520	Elwood Sensation Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 05 May 2015 to 14 May 2015
Race 12	Livamol Sprint - C3/4 - 295	Starburst Terry Rule HISTORICAL - 68.21 from 07 May 2015 to 13 May 2015

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 1	Super Pets Sprint - C3 - 295	Van Gerwin Swab No: Post race
Race 3	Thursday Place Pick Dash - C3 - 295	Chokehold Swab No: Post race
Race 4	Robbie's Bar & Bistro Dash - C3/4 - 295	Smash Rumour Swab No: Post race
Race 7	Clarkson Sign Studio Sprint Heat 2 - C5q - 295 Heat 2	Tee Time Swab No: Post race
Race 8	Garden City Chem-Dry Stakes - C2 - 520	Lagoon Twist Swab No: Post race
Race 10	Garrard's Horse & Hound Stakes - C4/5 - 520	Know Mention Swab No: Post race
Race 12	Livamol Sprint - C3/4 - 295	Costing Money Swab No: Pre race