Stipendiary Stewards Report

Palmerston North Greyhound Racing Club

Manawatu Raceway ON WEDNESDAY 27 Dec 2023

Weather: Fine
Track: Good 3
Scales: Correct at checked weights
Health and Safety comment:

Judicial report: On Track Veterinarian: Dr D Barton BVSc

Supplementary Report:

Wanganui GRC - 22 December 2023

1), CLAWS IN MARVEL underwent further assessment and x-rays which confirmed a central tarsal fracture with the greyhound's incapacitation period being extended to 90 days and she is required to trial to the Steward's satisfaction prior to racing.

Return To Racing Trial:

1). BIG TIME MOONY (L Cole)

Stipendiary Stewards report as posted is provisional and subject to further review and amendment.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	Greyhounds As Pets Distance 660m C0 - C0d - 660	THRILLING BANDIT (1) - referred to the Veterinarian after racing in a forward position throughout before giving ground in the run and cleared of injury. LIVIN' ON LOVE (7) - referred to the Veterinarian at the trainers request where it was reported to have lost its left front dew claw nail with a 7 day incapacitation issued.
Race 2	Rubbish & Junk Removals PN C2 660m - C2d - 660	BIG TIME TANIWHA (2) - referred to the Veterinarian after preforming below market expectation where it was reported to have pain on flexion of the right carpus and left gracilis pain with a 14 day incapacitation issued.
Race 3	Paul Claridge Electrical C0 457m - C0 - 457	THRILLING VOLT (3) - referred to the Veterinarian after becoming awkward in its gallop upon entering the final straight losing ground where it was reported to have cramped with a 5-day incapacitation issued. Stewards spoke with trainer C Morris in regard to this with Mrs Morris explaining the greyhound had cramped mildly at its last start and that it was her intention to place it on some mineral supplements to help with this ailment. She further advised that she would be giving the greyhound a week off racing with the view to solo trial over 457m prior to resuming over this distance.
Race 4	Greyhounds World's Fastest Couch Potatoes C3 375m - C3 - 375
Race 5	TAB Racing Mega Multi Buster C1 375m - C1 - 375	BIG TIME CRUISER (2) - referred to the Veterinarian after racing below market expectation despite checking in off heels early stages and cleared of injury.
Race 6	Big Barrel Palmerston North C1 457m - C1 - 457	GRASSCUTTER ALEX (5) - referred to the Veterinarian after racing lethargic throughout and cleared of injury. Stewards spoke with Trainer W Hodgson regard the performance. Mr Hodgson advised he wasn't disappointed with the effort given the dog was slow away and was looking to start it over it's preferred distance next week where he expected it to perform competitively. Notwithstanding Mr Hodgson's comments a warning was placed on the greyhounds record. OPAWA BLOSSOM (6) - referred to the Veterinarian after a slight check in the run to the bend before giving ground prior to exiting the bend and cleared of injury. Performance noted.
Race 7	Outback Trading Company C1 375m Reverse Criteria - C1 - 375	OUR WEE SOLDIER (1) - referred to the Veterinarian after becoming awkward in its gallop and losing ground over the concluding stages and cleared of injury.
Race 8	TAB No Deductions, No Surprises 'Til the End of Summer C2C/3 457m - C2/3 - 457
Race 9	Professional Concrete Services Ltd C5 375m - C5 - 375
Race 10	Moore Law Palmerston North C5 457m - C4/5 - 457	BIG TIME ROMAN (5) - referred to the Veterinarian after sustaining a check entering the bend losing ground and cleared of injury. BLAZIN' MASTER (6) - referred to the Veterinarian after racing below market expectation and cleared of injury.
Race 11	Whanganui House Washing C4 375m - C4 - 375
Race 12	Sportz Bar Wanganui C2 375m - C2 - 375	CEBU BLUE (6) - referred to the Veterinarian after sustaining a check entering the bend and cleared of injury. PHANTOM PIXIE (7) - referred to the Veterinarian after sustaining a check entering the bend and cleared of injury.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Race Number	Race Name	Stand Down
Race 1	Greyhounds As Pets Distance 660m C0 - C0d - 660	Livin' On Love Rule 41(1) from 27 Dec 2023 to 02 Jan 2024
Race 2	Rubbish & Junk Removals PN C2 660m - C2d - 660	Big Time Splash Rule 76(4) from 26 Dec 2023 to 04 Jan 2024 Big Time Taniwha Rule 41(1) from 27 Dec 2023 to 09 Jan 2024
Race 3	Paul Claridge Electrical C0 457m - C0 - 457	Thrilling Volt Rule 41(1) from 27 Dec 2023 to 31 Dec 2023
Race 5	TAB Racing Mega Multi Buster C1 375m - C1 - 375	Nighthawk Storm Rule 19(4)(b) from 26 Dec 2023 to 26 Dec 2023 Adobe Don Rule 76(4) from 24 Dec 2023 to 02 Jan 2024
Race 7	Outback Trading Company C1 375m Reverse Criteria - C1 - 375	Opawa Barry Rule 19(4)(b) from 26 Dec 2023 to 26 Dec 2023 Dream Bush Rule 76(4) from 24 Dec 2023 to 02 Jan 2024
Race 8	TAB No Deductions, No Surprises 'Til the End of Summer C2C/3 457m - C2/3 - 457	Highview Anna Rule 76(4) from 24 Dec 2023 to 02 Jan 2024
Race 11	Whanganui House Washing C4 375m - C4 - 375	Big Time Loyal Rule 76(4) from 26 Dec 2023 to 04 Jan 2024

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 1	Greyhounds As Pets Distance 660m C0 - C0d - 660	Big Time Bang Swab No: Post Race - Urine
Race 4	Greyhounds World's Fastest Couch Potatoes C3 375m - C3 - 375	Bow Bell Del Swab No: Post Race - Urine
Race 5	TAB Racing Mega Multi Buster C1 375m - C1 - 375	Big Time Cruiser Swab No: Post Race - Urine
Race 7	Outback Trading Company C1 375m Reverse Criteria - C1 - 375	Coiled Spring Swab No: Post Race - Urine
Race 8	TAB No Deductions, No Surprises 'Til the End of Summer C2C/3 457m - C2/3 - 457	Big Time Joker Swab No: Post Race - Urine
Race 10	Moore Law Palmerston North C5 457m - C4/5 - 457	Thrilling Rush Swab No: Post Race - Urine