Stipendiary Stewards Report

Otago Greyhound Racing Club

Forbury Park Raceway ON THURSDAY 27 Nov 2003

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

Judicial report: Weather: Raining Following the running of race 8, a 770m distance race, a charge was laid under Rule 322.1(a) by the Stipendiary Steward against the greyhound Aqua Van (J.R.Goode) that the dog fought during the race. Trainer J.R.Goode pleaded not guilty to the charge which alleged that the greyhound turned and ran outwards on to Fly Bye Angel on the final turn. After hearing evidence and viewing the video the Judicial Committee noted that the lead dog Fly Bye Angel had drifted when losing sight of the lure and that Aqua Van had also lost sight of the lure. In the mitigating circumstances the Committee resolved to request that the greyhound Aqua Van be requested to undertake a satisfactory trial in accordance with Rule 179.1 before starting again. The Stipendiary Steward further requested that the club immediately take steps to ensure that the lure driving was of an acceptable standard prior to the next meeting.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	CROFTER'S BAR & CAFE SPRINT - C1 - 310	The lure failed to catch on the wire rope on the first pass in front of the lure motor, and the dogs puled up some 70m from the start. The lure was tested, dogs were vet checked if required, and the race restarted some 5 minutes late. Favourite High Fever (5) was second out of the traps, took the lead on the turn and pulled away to win by 3 lengths from early leader Go Suzy Go (6). Into the bend Homebush Chimes (2) and Homebush Shadow (4) came together in the tightening of the field, with Wee Sweetie (3) severely hampered behind them, going sideways and tailing off last.
Race 2	NOVEMBER MAIDEN SPRINT - C0 - 310	Whata Tex (P.& B.Conner) rear left leg strapped under rule 243 for this meeting only. After a slow start One Back (8) ran around the field to take the lead in the run home and held on to win by 1 and a half lengths from Homebush Title (1) which led to the stright. Into the turn Tar Seal (7) checked off the rear of Hot Spot (5) with both dogs finishing well back, and the favourite Whata Tex (3) was also checked during the incident when close up.
Race 3	ST KILDA VETERINARY SPRINT - C0 - 310	Favourite Homebush Jess (3) missed the jump by several lengths and tailed off last. Sydney's Legend (6) led all the way to win comfortably from kennel mate Fatal Obsession (8) which was second throughout.
Race 4	DUNEDIN IMPROVERS SPRINT - C1 - 310	Favourite Homebush George (2) took the lead in the run to the turn and pulled away to win by 3 lengths from Token Talk (2) which was second throughout.
Race 5	FORBURY PARK MAIDEN STAKES - C0 - 545	Top Current (8) took the lead in the run to the first turn and held on to win by 2 lengths from Enthrall (5) which chased the leader throughout. Favourite Mario Scenario (2) came home strongly for 3rd after being last on the first bend and making ground steadily.
Race 6	O.G.R.C COMMITTEE '545' - C1 - 545	Winsome Fever (5) was second into the straight and ran on best to win from Effervescence (7) which led to the final straight. Favourite De Mayo (4) ran on for 3rd after being back in the field early.
Race 7	10 O'CLOCK DAIRY STAKES - C1/2 - 545	Venetia Shines (9) led out to the final turn and retreated to finish 7th. Costa Time (3) was second mostly, took the lead into the straight, and finished 2nd when favourite Aqua Hobo (8) stormed home down the outside after racing in fourth place early to win by 2 lengths. Ebony Deluxe (W.M.Tijsen), Rule 259 injury to mid medial left hind leg. 7 days up to and including 3/12/2003. Dog presented and vet certificate supplied.
Race 8	OTAGO DISTANCE - C1d - 770	Favourite Anxious Moments (1) was out well, close up, got a rails run into the straight and pulled away to win by 5 and a half lengths from Aqua Van (2) which led briefly on the final turn and then ran on again to finish 2nd after a skirmish on the bend with early leader Fly Bye Angel (6). Cliston Bonnie (J.& D.Fahey), Rule 259 right hind 4th toe wound. 10 days up to and including 4/12/2003. Vet certificate supplied. Torah Bale (R.S.Parker), Rule 259 right hip sprain. 10 days up to and including 3/12/2003. Vet certificate supplied.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 3	ST KILDA VETERINARY SPRINT - C0 - 310	Sydney's Legend Swab No: 11591
Race 4	DUNEDIN IMPROVERS SPRINT - C1 - 310	Homebush Deejay Swab No: 10837
Race 5	FORBURY PARK MAIDEN STAKES - C0 - 545	Bay Babe Swab No: 11625
Race 6	O.G.R.C COMMITTEE '545' - C1 - 545	Pareora Pearl Swab No: 11626
Race 7	10 O'CLOCK DAIRY STAKES - C1/2 - 545	Sovereign Reward Swab No: 11627
Race 8	OTAGO DISTANCE - C1d - 770	Shining Skoot Swab No: 11628

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