Stipendiary Stewards Report


Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club

Addington Raceway ON FRIDAY 21 Nov 2003

Weather:
Track: Good Firm
Scales: Correct at all weights
Health and Safety comment:

Judicial report: Weather: Fine At the conclusion of Race 11 handler Mr R.Casey was spoken to after he ran on to the track prior to the lure stopping to catch a dog. It was explained to Mr Casey that this was putting both himself and the greyhounds into possible danger and, as this was the first instance of being spoken to, he was cautioned and advised that any further such incidents would result in a charge being laid.

Incident Reports

Race Number Race Name Incident Report
Race 1 PEDIGREE ADVANCE STAKES - C0 - 520 Favourite Ultimate Mover (6) flew the traps and led all the way for an easy 3 length victory over Consent (8) and Mulberry Bean (3) with these dogs vying for 2nd and 3rd throughout. Burnham Power (J.A.McMillan), Rule 259 right hind leg lame sesamoid. 10 days up to and including 29/11/2003. Dog presented and vet certificate supplied.
Race 2 CANTERBURY OTB ASSOCIATION STAKES - C0 - 520 Favourite One Back (1) led to the final turn, but tied up and retreated quickly to finish last. Sammy Havoc (4) was first from the traps, up close to the lead, and ran on best to win by 1 and three-quarter lengths from Mario Scenario (2) which led briefly on the final turn. A vet check after the race showed no injury problems with One Back. King Louis (B.C.Dann), withdrawn by NZGRA after incorrectly drawn into wrong class field.
Race 3 APACHE LODGE SPRINT - C0 - 295 Favourite Homebush Shadow (1) took the lead in the run to the turn and pulled away to win by 4 lengths from Tar Seal (4) which was slow early and made ground. Whata Tex (8) jumped near the lead, crossed over to the rail on the turn, then checked off the rear quarters of Homebush Jason (6) which held off the challenge of Whata Tex in the run home to finish 3rd.
Race 4 GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND STAKES - C1 - 520 Ebony Deluxe (4) was permitted to box first under Rule 302.3 for this meeting only. Favourite Nil Defects (6) took the lead into the turn and bolted in by 11 lengths from Pareora Pearl (1) which ran on after a slow start. Wee Venetia (8) fell and took no competitive part in the race when on the first bend it tangled with Mulberry Roll (7) which climbed over the back of Wee Venetia. A vet check after the race showed no injury sustained by the dog. Superstitious (J.& D.Fahey) scr Christchurch 20/11/2003 under Rule 329. 10 days up to and including 29/11/2003.
Race 5 LAMB AND HAYWARD STAKES - C0 - 520 Favourite Railroad Trump (5) led into the first turn and cruised to an easy 3 and a quarter length victory from Moana Nui (1) which was near the lead throughout. Into the first bend Wear The Fern (2) pushed out wide, went backwards, and then ran on again in the straight for 5th.
Race 6 BERNICE IRELAND FIRST NATIONAL SPRINT - C0 - 295 Atomic Blonde (1), the favourite, led all the way and won comfortably from Dreamchaser (5) which was second throughout. Homebush Jess (4) missed the jump by several lengths but came home well at the end to finish 6th.
Race 7 DAVID EMERSON CONSULTANCY STAKES - C1 - 520 Favourite Milanion (3) led out and into the final straight, and finished 2nd when run down by Polar Kev (2) which was second early and ran on strongly in the straight.
Race 8 JETPETS ANIMAL TRANSPORT SPRINT - C1 - 295 Favourite Homebush George (3) took the lead in the run to the turn and pulled away to win by 4 lengths from Homebush Deejay (5). Turbo Jewel (A.C. Roberts), Rule 259 torn gracilus. 30 days up to and including 20/12/2003.
Race 9 BARRON'S SUPPLIES STAKES - C1 - 520 Hot Red Mini (7) trapped quickly, was vying for the early lead, and ran on strongly in the final straight to beat Ashcroft Bale (6) which made ground from midfield. Just A Barkley (2) led from the top of the back straight into the run home but only battled for 4th place.
Race 10 WILSONS SPORTS BAR SPRINT - C1 - 295 April Melody (10) led out and into the back straight and was run down by the favourite Bubba's Hand (5). Kiwi Kid (7) was third throughout. La Roko (Adcock/Hopping), Rule 259 fore leg bone injury. 14 days up to and including 2/12/2003. Vet certificate supplied.
Race 11 COASTERS TAVERN STAKES - C1 - 520 Winsome Bother (C.Mitchell) had left hock strapped under Rule 243 and papers marked accordingly. Favourite Quiet Spirit (2) was out well, took the lead in the run home, and won from Aqua Costi (6) which finished strongly after racing handily throughout.
Race 12 ISLINGTON TAVERN SPRINT - C1 - 295 Best Hand (2) took the lead into the turn, was headed briefly, then rallied to win comfortably from the favourite Boy Racer (1) which ran on after a slow start. Wee Sweetie (9) grabbed the lead into the turn, then went wide and only battled in the run home to finish 4th. jetJunction (M.& J.Jopson), Rule 259 right fore outside sesamoid sprain. 10 days up to and including 28/11/2003. Vet certificate supplied.


Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number Race Name Swabbing
Race 1 PEDIGREE ADVANCE STAKES - C0 - 520 Ultimate Mover Swab No: 12434

Race 3 APACHE LODGE SPRINT - C0 - 295 Homebush Shadow. Swab No: 12436

Race 4 GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND STAKES - C1 - 520 Nil Defects Swab No: 12435

Race 5 LAMB AND HAYWARD STAKES - C0 - 520 Railroad Trump Swab No: 12444

Race 6 BERNICE IRELAND FIRST NATIONAL SPRINT - C0 - 295 Atomic Blonde Swab No: 12447

Race 7 DAVID EMERSON CONSULTANCY STAKES - C1 - 520 Polar Kev Swab No: 12446

Race 11 COASTERS TAVERN STAKES - C1 - 520 Aqua Costi Swab No: 12445





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