Stipendiary Stewards Report

Southland Greyhound Racing Club

Ascot Park Raceway ON THURSDAY 08 Jan 2004

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

Judicial report: Weather: Fine An enquiry was held into the No Race delared in Race 11. A charge of negligence under Rule 135.1 was lodged against the Robert and Williams Cairns, the handlers of Homebush Bill and Boy Racer (trained by John McInerney) on the grounds that the dogs raced in the wrong racing colours ( Homebush Bill raced in the 5 rug and Boy Racer in the 3 rug). The Judicial Committee dismissed the charge on the grounds that the responsibility for ensuring the dogs were checked, identified and the correct rug numbers issued rested with the Kennel Stewards under Rule 164.5 and they were aware of their obligations in this respect. The judicial meeting was adjourned, and the matter was referred to the Executive of the NZGRA by the Stipendiary Steward with a request that a charge under Rule 135.1 of negligence be made against the Southland Greyhound Racing Club and the kennel stewards (Jean Anderson, Elizabeth Adams, Beverley Garthwaite, Stephanie Garthwaite and Ricky Turner) and that an investigation be convened into the incident and the incorrect kenneling incident identified in Race 3.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	BOND ELECTRICAL - C0 - 390	Homebush Elle (2) took the lead in the run to the turn and held on to win by three-quarters of a length from Fox Of Ozark (3) which led from the traps. Favourite Suspended Moon (7) was up close challenging for the lead early, but ran greenly and only battled for 6th place.
Race 2	SGRC GREYHOUND SUPPLIES - C0 - 457	Favourite Bankside Bella (4) took the lead from the jump and bolted in by 7 and a half lengths from Homebush Fin (3) which got a nice rails run on the turn after a slow start. Homebush Spot (5) was up close early, but ran out very wide on the turn and tailed off a distant last. A vet check after the race showed no injury or problem.
Race 3	$20 MUZZLE STAKES - C0 - 457	This race started some 2 minutes late when the dogs were held up going out by the placement of Glen Havoc (5) in the kennels for Race 11. The handler Mr W.J.Cairns was spoken to and reminded of his obligations and kennl staff were also reminded of their obligations to enurse dogs were placed in the correct kennels. The dog was corectly identified prior to going out. With Much Ado (7) led to the turn, was headed by Consent (4) which led to short of the line where it was nabbed by a nose by the rallying With Much Ado. Favourite Homebush Flipper (8) never fired and finished 6th.
Race 4	WWW.DOGTIPS.NET.NZ - C1 - 390	Wee Amy Leigh (3) took the lead from the jump and held on to win from Hit A Homer (7) which chased the leader throughout. Favourite Gunnadoo Lass (6) was slow early, checked in the run to the turn, went wide and finished 7th.
Race 5	SOUTH DUNEDIN FURNITURE & BEDDING - C1 - 390	Token Talk (6) went to the lead in the run to the turn and held on to win by a half length from the favourite Cawbourne Stewy (2) which was slow early and ran on at the end. Who's Quick (5) tied up into the turn and tailed off a long last. A vet check after the race showed cramping and muscle soreness and the dog was stood down for 5 days. Atomic Blonde (1) was also examined by the vet after the race and found to have a dislocated distal on the right hind foot, but no stand down was given on the vet's advice. Who's Quick (J.T.McInerney), Rule 329 cramp and muscle soreness in hind quarters. 5 days up to and including 12/1/2004. Dog examined and vet certificate supplied.
Race 6	AWESOME HAVOC AT STUD - C1 - 457	Clever Copy (9) was permitted to box first under Rule 302.3 and the papers were endorsed accordingly. Bomber Belle (6) and Escapade (5) challenged for the lead throughout with Escapada eholding on to win by a nose from Xavier's Star (3) which ran on strongly after a slow start to get second by a half neck from Bomber Belle. Favourite Wild View (4) dipped on leaving the traps, lost ground, and ran on on the straight for 6th. Life's A Gas (A.H.Lee), Rule 259 right gracilus pain. 10 days up to and including 16/1/2004. Vet certificate supplied.
Race 7	JUST FURNITURE - C2/3 - 390	Here Goes (P.& B.Conner) reweigh at 34.1kg, last raced on 6/11/2003 at 32.1kg. Favourite Sugar Sweet (8) flew the traps and led all the way to win by 4 lengths from I've Got Flair (1) which was always close up. There was a three-length gap back to Jetset Token (4).
Race 8	BOND CONTRACTS - C1/2 - 390	Dictation (1) flew the traps and led throughout to win by 3 lengths from High Fever (8) which was second all the way. Favourite Whata Tex (6) was slow to jump and ran on fairly for 4th.
Race 9	GOBIS CLUB BONUS SERIES HEAT 1 - RESq - 457 Heat 1	Homebush Brian (7) was out well, took the lead into the turn and ran away to win from King Louis (4) which was close up throughout. Favourite Homebush Lad (2) dipped on leaving the boxes, was well back and finished 6th.
Race 10	ASCOT PARK RACEWAY - C1/2 - 457	Scenic Delight (3) led to short of the line and finished 2nd when run down by Esteem (5) which was second early. Baghdad Token (6) was slow, had a rough journey to the turn, and stormed home for 3rd.
Race 11	GOBIS CLUB BONUS SERIES HEAT 2 - RESq - 457 Heat 1

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 1	BOND ELECTRICAL - C0 - 390	Homebush Elle. Swab No: 11641
Race 3	$20 MUZZLE STAKES - C0 - 457	With Much Ado Swab No: 11640
Race 4	WWW.DOGTIPS.NET.NZ - C1 - 390	Gunnadoo Lass Swab No: 11651
Race 5	SOUTH DUNEDIN FURNITURE & BEDDING - C1 - 390	Token Talk Swab No: 11638
Race 6	AWESOME HAVOC AT STUD - C1 - 457	Escapade Swab No: 11637
Race 7	JUST FURNITURE - C2/3 - 390	I've Got Flair Swab No: 11636 Sugar Sweet Swab No: 11634

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