Stipendiary Stewards Report
Auckland Greyhound Racing Club
Manukau Stadium ON FRIDAY 03 Sep 2004
Weather:Track: Good Firm
Scales: Correct at all weights
Health and Safety comment:
Judicial report: Weather: Fine The AGRC introduced a photofinish backup camera at todays meeting which was well received by all officials involved.
The handler of World Priority (S.C.Mann) advised that the trainer's name in the racebook for this greyhound remains incorrect. The trainer is M.P.Mann and not R.J.Mann (Wellington) as printed. The Stipendiary Steward conveyed this information to the NZGRA prior to the commencement of the meeting for checking and correction.
Race 1. Trainer C.A.Symes incurred an automatic $100 fine under Rule 269.3 for the unacceptable 2.1kg weight variance of this greyhound Heza Scallywag upon presentation for kennelling.
Race 8. The trainer of Stallone (G. Calverley ) was questioned regarding the inconsistent race form of this greyhound. Mr Calverley stated that he believes it is related to whether the greyhound begins well at the start of its races and if it can secure a run handy to the lead then it is inclined to perform better. If it begins slowly and gets back in the field then it does not show as much determination. He also stated that possibly the greyhound is racing up to its maximum ability in this grade at this time. His explanation was accepted.
Race 12. The trainer of Astro Doll (P.Green) and part owner ( B.McGhie) requested to view a replay of this race and discussed the performance of their greyhound, and a comment passed by the Race Caller during his commentary in relation to Astro Doll running out into the back straight.
No Judicial involvement was considered warranted following the race based on the Stipendiary Steward's viewing and interpretation of the running of the race which was several minutes prior to the request by Messrs Green and McGhie to view the replay. This decision was reached based on usual viewing and post race replaying of the race at least three times and an all clear status conveyed to him by the officiating Track Steward. It is also relevant to mention that there is no audio provision on the video monitor available to the Stipendiary Steward at the AGRC, and therefore he is not necessarily or immediately aware of verbal comments made during the race commentaries. This provides both advantages and disadvantages however it is important that those acting in a Judicial capacity are not influenced by any comments made by Race Callers, when assessing and determining if any Judicial matter is to result from the running of a race, therefore no audio provision is in fact, usually desirable. Having now heard the full commentary of Race 12 from todays meeting and reviewed the running of the race again several times, frame by frame, I stand by my original interpretation of the race which is stated in the relevant Race Incident report above. In addition, although the Race Caller did make mention of the incident in question during his commentary and again in his post race wrap up, I do not consider that his comments were specifically stating that Astro Doll had committed any offence under the rules. It is therefore not my intention to pursue this matter further.
Incident Reports
| Race Number | Race Name | Incident Report |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | MEADOWSET GRAPHICS MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 1 - C0q - 318 Heat 1 | Heza Scallywag was a late scratching due to a 2.1kg weight variance. Booming Time was slow out, raced up quickly wide, held ground for 4th. Economy Patch began fast, headed after 40 mtrs and drifted to finish last. Heza Scallywag (C.A.Symes) Late Scratching due unacceptable weight variance. Rule 269.3 . No stand down but fine incurred. |
| Race 2 | MEADOWSET GRAPHICS MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 2 - C0q - 318 Heat 1 | She's The One began fairly then was severely checked by Shezmy Scallywag which was moving to a wider running position on the first turn. Injury was apparent and a veterinary examination ordered. Telescopic Lass, Kath, Triway and Shezmy Scallywag were all inconvenienced by general jostling and tightening after 20 mtrs. She's The One (M & J Jopson ) Fractured right hock. Euthanased. |
| Race 3 | RADIO PACIFIC STAKES - HEAT 1 - C1q - 527 Heat 1 | Shanandor Bale was slow out, went to rail and held ground for 5th. Just Hasty was slow to begin, wide early, improved to 5th before fading to 7th. |
| Race 4 | MEADOWSET GRAPHICS MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 3 - C0q - 318 Heat 1 | Youarda Man was scratched due to injury. Glendel Lass began well, drifted slightly on first turn causing Economy Style to be tightened between Osti's Crown and Pitter Patter, recovered then clipped heels of Pizza Bad Boy and almost fell losing 10 lengths. Finished last. Youarda Man ( J & L Nixon). Left front toe quick sore on palpation.Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 3 days up to and including 03.09.04. |
| Race 5 | COCA-COLA SPRINT - C1 - 318 | Dr Dal Santo was scratched due to injury. No incidents occurred in this race. Dr Dal Santo (R.P. O'Regan). Soreness in the left handside back blade muscle. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 5 days up to and including 06.09.04. |
| Race 6 | RADIO PACIFIC STAKES - HEAT 2 - C1q - 527 Heat 1 | Solo Cruise, Super Tod and Miss Speedy Web were all slow to begin. Solo Cruise clipped the heels of Lazy Alex on the first bend and ran out checking Waingaro Lassie which finished in the rear group. Lazy Alex never recovered from this incident and drifted out to finish last.This greyhound had also been hampered momentarily by Sally's Delight prior to the first turn. |
| Race 7 | TINT-A-CAR DASH - C3 - 318 | Just Curly was wide early then checked by Faithful Habit which was moving to a wider running position on the first turn. Petite Jewel was denied racing room behind Tempest Reign on the bend and then forced wide by Just Curly. |
| Race 8 | RADIO PACIFIC STAKES - HEAT 3 - C1q - 527 Heat 1 | Full Force Gale was a late scratching due to injury detected by the Veterinary Surgeon during his examination at kennelling. Overload ran out on the first turn checking and forcing both Johnny Tulloch and Claire Eyes very wide neither of which recovered finishing 5th and last respectively. Mintie Moment was also checked in this incident, then maintained a strong run to finish 3rd. Full Force Gale (R.P.O'Regan). Late scratching due right hind toe nail removed at AGRC meeting on 31.08 .04. and remains sore.Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 5 days up to and including 07.09.04. |
| Race 9 | JIMBO'S PETFOOD DASH - C2 - 318 | Poetical began awkwardly, was jostled and checked by Osbourne on the first turn then pushed out wider by Miss Jade which was moving to a wider running position and checked Bozo Fulton in the process, forcing it widest of all. |
| Race 10 | FRIDAY FLASH DASH - C4 - 318 | Little Toot was scratched due to injury at the AGRC on 31.08.04. Stanton Bale the favourite began well, drifted and was never in contention after. Tessa's Delight began well, was handy but didn't handle the first turn , twisted and lost ground, finishing 6th. Bahama Bale and Sue Van Gill jostled after 30 mtrs. Rumpole was tightened for room and checked between Bahama Bale and Sue Van Gill on the first turn, then recovered well along the rail to finish 3rd. Little Toot (K.E.Lomas). Stood down ex AGRC meeting on 31.08.04. |
| Race 11 | STREETS ICE CREAM STAKES - C2 - 527 | He's Hypo was slow out and forced wide by Chesnut Bale on the first turn then commenced a strong run through the middle of the field in pursuit of the leader and was to powerful in the straight, winning easily. Fancy Style ran wide from a rail position on the first turn, checking Flash Mistress, then set out after leader with wide run and fought on well for 3rd. Den Of Fire was slow, secured rails run and battled on to finish 6th. Kolliwobble clipped the heels of Flash Mistress on the first turn, lost momentum and rallied well to finish 4th. Wild Gunnadoo began fast, led, then ran wider on the first turn and drifted to finish at the rear. Bannister Lad (R.P.O'Regan). Right hand side laceration to foreleg beneath the stopper bone.Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 5 days to and including 06.09.04. |
| Race 12 | CATERING PROFESSIONALS STAKES - C3 - 527 | Astro Doll began well, ran out on the first bend, got heels clipped by and collided with Top Allegro which was checked and hampered in the process. Poco King was slow out then checked off the heels of World Priority on the first turn, went wide and made no impression after finishing at the rear. |
Scratchings
Stand Downs
Swabbings
| Race Number | Race Name | Swabbing |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | MEADOWSET GRAPHICS MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 1 - C0q - 318 Heat 1 | Tippy Soprano Swab No: 14313 |
| Race 2 | MEADOWSET GRAPHICS MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 2 - C0q - 318 Heat 1 | Linnymay Swab No: 14314 |
| Race 5 | COCA-COLA SPRINT - C1 - 318 | Back Here MacKa Swab No: 14315 |
| Race 7 | TINT-A-CAR DASH - C3 - 318 | Pure Honcho Swab No: 14316 |
| Race 10 | FRIDAY FLASH DASH - C4 - 318 | Fashion Victim Swab No: 14317 |
G Bennett
Stipendiary Stewards
