Stipendiary Stewards Report

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club

Addington Raceway ON FRIDAY 03 Jun 2016

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

Judicial report: 1). J T McInerney (J McInerney Jnr as agent) was fined the sum of $50.00 for failing to produce the registration papers and weight record for HOMEBUSH SCRIBE (Race 6).

2). Trainers Lane & Wales (OPAWA GUMISIE) and Mitchell & Smith (BIG MUDDY) were fined $100 respectively for presenting their runners with weight variances from there previous recorded racing weight in accordance to Rule 69.11.

3). GOLDSTAR ARCHIE (McCook & Jopson) was stood down for 3 months for a second offence under Rule 79.1.b. after failing to pursue the lure during Race 7.

4). The all clear for Race 10 was delayed for several minutes in order for the Stewards to determine weather a no race should be declared after the Lure failed to start upon the green light. After viewing the films Stewards were satisfied that no dogs chances of a fair start were materially effected and the all clear was given. Stewards then investigated the reason as to the Lure not being set in motion upon the green light and this was found to be due to a communication error. The club was spoken to and measures put in place in order for this to not happen again.

5). IDOL STAR (Lane & Wales) was stood down for 28 days under Rule 79.1.b. after failing to pursue the lure during Race 14.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	Super Pets Stakes - C0 - 520	NEW BROOM (3) and CAIRO (7) were both slow to jump. HELENA ALLEN (1) lost momentum when placed in restricted room between NEW BROOM and FAB ACTION (8) rounding the final bend.
Race 2	Happy Birthday Kerry O'Connor Sprint - C0 - 295	HOMEBUSH SLOAN (2) was slow to jump. RIO MAGIC (5) jostled between runners through the early stages and then lost momentum when squeezed prior to the bend. Trainer G Bennett advised it was his intention to trial this bitch prior to resuming. GRANDE ACTION (4) underwent a post race veterinary examination after it was found to be lame when leaving the track, this revealed a recurrence of an old hock injury with a 21 days stand down imposed.
Race 3	Glenbyre Tavern Stakes - C0 - 520	SUCH FUN (4) was slow to jump. SARCASM (7) was awkwardly placed onto the heels of REPLICA YELLA (3) shortly after the start and then raced wide rounding the first bend. ZANATO (5) also ran wide rounding the first bend and then struggled to maintain its position with the field, A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormailities and Trainer R Blackburn advised it was her intention to restrict ZANATO to sprint distances in the near future. TRICKY ACTION (1) checked of the heels of LETHAL ACTION entering the back straight.
Race 4	Garrard's Horse And Hound Dash - C0 - 295	GOODBYE PORKPIE (5) was slow to jump. MULBERRY THUNDER (4) and HOMEBUSH FREDA (3) jostled and lost ground when racing to the bend. BEN JAMMING (6) had to check when placed in restricted room to the inside of GRACIOUS OAK (8) racing into the bend. IDOL BUTCHER (2) was slightly turned by MULBERRY THUNDER when this dog was improving outwards to make a run entering the home straight.
Race 5	Business Time At Stud Stakes - C1 - 520	GOLDSTAR BOOMER (1) was slow to jump. BIG JOHN CANON (7) became awkwardly placed on the heels of JEWEL EAGLE (6) racing into the bend and as a result came outwards causing LAGOON ALLIRA (8) to falter and force GOLDSTAR BOOMER up the track. A post race veterinary check of LAGOON ALLIRA revealed a torn nail on its right front foot and the bitch was stood down for a period of 14 days.
Race 6	Amber Cleaning Services Sprint - C0 - 295	TWENTY QUESTIONS (3) was slow to jump. SMASH FIRE (7) came inwards in the run to the bend dictating HOMEBUSH SCRIBE (5) down onto BELLE SOME (4). SMASH FIRE was then squeezed between runners and lost ground when JINJA SNAG (2) came outwards entering the bend with this causing an inconvenience to HOMEBUSH SCRIBE. JINJA SNAG and SID VALENSKI (6) jostled rounding the bend with SID VALENSKI having to check.
Race 7	christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz Stakes - C1 - 520	GOLDSTAR ARCHIE (2) began awkwardly. HOMEBUSH ERROL (5) came inwards racing into the bend placing CRAFTY ACTION (1) in restricted room which had to check and in consequence was dragged down by OPAWA JAY JAY (3). GOLDSTAR ARCHIE then eased and turned its head outwards towards CRAFTY ACTION when racing into the first bend. A post race veterinary check of GOLDSTAR ARCHIE revealed no injury. After viewing the available films and taking into account submissions from co-trainer A McCook Stewards were satisfied that GOLDSTAR ARCHIE had breached Rule 79.1.b. and had failed to pursue the lure during this stage of the race. As this was GOLDSTAR ARCHIE's second breach of this rule it was stood down for the mandatory 3 month period and must trial satisfactory on one occasion prior to resuming. Subsequently GOLDSTAR ARCHIE was represented to the vet and found to have a serious injury.
Race 8	Shirley Vet Clinic Sprint - C2 - 295	WEARS THE GOLD (6) and EXTRA CREDIT (7) were squeezed between runners shortly after the start. HELLO BLONDIE (8) was awkwardly placed to the outside of WEARS THE GOLD racing into the bend and lost ground.
Race 9	Active Electrical Christchurch Stakes - C2 - 520	THRILLING LUKE (1) lost momentum when squeezed for racing room in the lead up to the first bend. PLUTONIUM (4) was tightened for room when entering the first bend as IDOL LEANNE (5) crossed over in front of it. As a consequence to this MINA ALLEN (2) was awkwardly placed on the heels of PLUTONIUM and was turned outwards causing an inconvenience to WITH PRIDE (3) and RUSHCUTER ACTION (6) with KNOW WORTH (7) with having being forced up the track. MINA ALLEN was cleared of injury from the on course vet. RUSHCUTER ACTION checked off the heels THRILLING LUKE rounding the final bend forcing PLUTONIUM up the track.
Race 10	Jinjarango At Stud Dash - C2 - 295	OHOKA COBY (5) came inwards at the start easing BO'S BUSINESS (4) down onto HOMEBUSH RUFUS (3). GOD PARTICLE (7) raced wide rounding the bend making it awkwardly.
Race 11	Clarkson Sign Studio Stakes - C2 - 520	BIRCHBROOK (2) and IZZEY BALE (9/4) were slow to jump.
Race 12	David Emerson Consultancy Sprint - C2 - 295	BIG MUDDY (1) lost all momentum when awkwardly placed on the heels of RAND (5) entering the bend. BIG MUDDY then faltered in its gait when racing to the inside of BROOKE DAVIS (2) with causing checks to CATHY MAREE (4), GO TOMMO (9/7) and SPEEDY DISPATCH (8). Both BROOKE DAVIS and BIG MUDDY were subjected to post race veterinary examinations with BROOKE DAVIS being found to have dislocated a toe in her right hind foot with a stand down of 21 days being imposed. BIG MUDDY was cleared of injury and a warning was placed on its performance.
Race 13	Dave Robbie Photographer Dash - C1 - 295	GIANCANA (1) was slow to jump. ADRENALIN KICK (5) had to check and lost ground when awkwardly placed to the inside of PEP'S TERRA (7) as this bitch came down the track rounding the bend. In consequence to this GIANCANA and STEEL THE GOLD were severely checked and lost their chance and were subjected to a veterinary examination post race which cleared them of injury. KAYLAH BLUEBLOOD was also inconvenienced in this incident.
Race 14	Carol's TAB Clendon Inn Sprint - C1 - 295	Through the early stages IDOL STAR (1) was inclined to shift up the track simultaneously as UGO FLASH (7) shifted down the track with this restricting the racing room of a runners drawn between them. When clear of runners, IDOL STAR then turned its head outwards towards UGO FLASH. A subsequent veterinary examination reveal no injury to IDOL STAR. After viewing the available films and taking into account submissions from co trainer R Wales, Stewards were satisfied this dog had failed to pursue the lure at this stage of the race and it was stood down for the mandatory 28 day period and must complete a satisfactory trial prior to resuming. CLEVER SAGE (3) lost momentum when awkwardly placed on the rail when racing into the bend. FANCY NOMIKAI (6) was slightly turned outwards when racing to the outside of BOTANY ALAN (5) with this runner having to check.
Race 15	Snow-e Muscle, Energy & Fertility Dash - C1 - 295	SWEET ABBY LEE (2) and SPARKLING TERRA (3) were both slow to jump.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Race Number	Race Name	Stand Down
Race 2	Happy Birthday Kerry O'Connor Sprint - C0 - 295	Grande Action Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 03 Jun 2016 to 23 Jun 2016
Race 5	Business Time At Stud Stakes - C1 - 520	Lagoon Allira Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 03 Jun 2016 to 16 Jun 2016
Race 7	christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz Stakes - C1 - 520	Goldstar Archie Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 03 Jun 2016 to 30 Jun 2016
Race 11	Clarkson Sign Studio Stakes - C2 - 520	Jon Snow Lives Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 02 Jun 2016 to 29 Jun 2016
Race 12	David Emerson Consultancy Sprint - C2 - 295	Archies Dijon Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 02 Jun 2016 to 11 Jun 2016 Brooke Davis Rule HISTORICAL - 81.1 from 03 Jun 2016 to 23 Jun 2016
Race 14	Carol's TAB Clendon Inn Sprint - C1 - 295	Idol Star Rule HISTORICAL - 79.1b from 03 Jun 2016 to 30 Jun 2016

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 2	Happy Birthday Kerry O'Connor Sprint - C0 - 295	Opawa Sprinter Swab No: Post-Race
Race 4	Garrard's Horse And Hound Dash - C0 - 295	Gracious Oak Swab No: Post-Race
Race 5	Business Time At Stud Stakes - C1 - 520	Opawa Faith Swab No: Post-Race
Race 8	Shirley Vet Clinic Sprint - C2 - 295	Thunder Storm Swab No: Post-Race
Race 9	Active Electrical Christchurch Stakes - C2 - 520	Idol Leanne Swab No: Post-Race
Race 11	Clarkson Sign Studio Stakes - C2 - 520	In The Boot Swab No: Post-Race
Race 12	David Emerson Consultancy Sprint - C2 - 295	Rand Swab No: Post-Race