Stipendiary Stewards Report
Waikato Greyhound Racing Club
Cambridge Raceway ON TUESDAY 07 Sep 2004
Weather:Track: Good Firm
Scales: Correct at all weights
Health and Safety comment:
Judicial report: Weather: Fine Race 5. A Judicial inquiry was opened into the performance of Queen Of Flight which ran out on the bend, forcing and badgering Sister Stamp and Play Me to the outside of the track. It did appear as if Queen Of Flight was failing to chase.This greyhound then refocused and ran on again to finish a distant 3rd. The greyhound was returned to the kennels and a Veterinary examination was ordered which was completed approximately an hour after the race. The result of the examination revealed multiple soreness and the officiating Veterinary Surgeon (Mr J.Mason) was asked whether in his opinion this would be sufficient to warrant the greyhound performing in the manner it did. His answer was affirmative and a veterinary certificate with a stand down penalty of 5 days issued. When questioned regarding the length of the stand down Mr Mason stated that it was his belief that with intense treatment by the trainer the soreness could be successfully dispelled within the stand down time frame.
The trainer advised the Stipendiary Steward that the greyhound would undergo the recommended treatment for longer than 5 days.
Given the information provided by Mr Mason, the decision was made not to pursue any further action against Queen Of Flight on this occasion.
Race 7. A Judicial inquiry was opened into an incorrect earbrand being shown on the Registration Certificate of Celestial ( O.K.Marron) which was noticed by the Veterinary Surgeon and Identification Steward during the kennelling processes.
The earbrand on one this greyhound's ears was different to what was recorded on the Registration Certificate and when questioned, Mr Marron advised that he had understood from the previous trainer (A. Hall) that he had advised the NZGRA of the error some time ago but the certificate had not yet been amended.
Two thorough identification checks were therefore undertaken on the greyhound at todays meeting, based on the markings provided on the Registration Certificate, and no discrepancies were found. The greyhound was consequently given permission to start. The matter has now been referred to the NZGRA Racing Manager for further investigation
Race 14. The trainer of Wolf Girl Jess (G.A.Lawrence) was reminded of the rule requiring that catchers are required for all race distances at the Waikato GRC meetings and in future fines will be imposed on any trainer who does not adhere to this. Exemptions will only be considered by the Stipendiary Steward following formal application by the trainer.
Race 2. Puni Fire (B.L.Hood). Race record card is to be endorsed with the above scratching / stand down penalty by the Stipendiary Steward at the next Central Districts race meeting.
DRESS STANDARD.
Trainers and Handlers are reminded of NZGRA Rule 294 which clearly states the expectation in relation to acceptable forms of attire whilst handling greyhounds at race meetings.
RACE PARADE.
Handlers are requested to ensure that they follow the instructions of the Parade Stewards
at all times. Parade standards are to be enforced rigidly so as to ensure that the best possible co-ordinated and professional image is projected at all times.
Incident Reports
| Race Number | Race Name | Incident Report |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | 'CALM ABIDING' TOP STAYER DISTANCE - C1/2d - 630 | White Token was a late scratching due to injury. He's Hypo clipped the heels of Orana City in the home straight. Thrilling Heidi was denied racing room behind and to the inside of Orana City in the back straight. White Token (L.Nixon). Late scratching. Bruised calf muscle, right hand side, probable tear.Vet certificate supplied.Rule 259. 14 days up to and including 20.09.04. |
| Race 2 | IMPROVERS STAKES - HEAT 1 - C1q - 457 Heat 1 | Schnurrbart was scratched due to injury. Puni Fire was scratched due to injury. Just Hasty began well to lead, then checked off heels of Raise Your Glass when that runner went to a rails position. Just Hasty lost ground and came back on Winsome Shine which was checked to the rear but recovered well to finish 3rd. Mintie Moment was wide early, then ran very wide on the bend and faded out to finish 7th. Schnurrbart (O.K.Marron). Central tarsal fracture right hind leg. No Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259.3. 30 days up to and including 05.10. 04. Puni Fire (B.L.Hood). Torn muscle advised to Club Secretary. No Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259.3. 30 days up to and including 05.10.04.( Race record card to be endorsed). |
| Race 3 | WAIKATO MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 1 - C0q - 375 Heat 1 | She's The One was scratched due to serious injuries received at the AGRC meeting on 03.09.04 resulting in euthanasia. Bit Of Grit dropped back after the start and never improved to finish 7th. Milluna Girl clipped the heels of Winsome Rose entering the first turn, almost fell and lost 6 lengths, checking Braces My Dear in the process. She's The One ( M & J Jopson). Scratched ex AGRC 03.07.04. Rule 329. Vet certificate supplied. Euthanased. |
| Race 4 | IMPROVERS STAKES - HEAT 2 - C1q - 457 Heat 1 | Christopher Bale moved towards the rail quickly on the first turn severely checking Jumbo Flash which fell and in turn severely checked Velvot Revolver which almost fell and lost all chance. Both Jumbo Flash and Velvot Revolver were sent for Veterinary examination. Sally's Delight was wide early , then switched to rails on the first turn at the time of the above incidents and ran on for 5th. |
| Race 5 | WAIKATO MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 2 - C0q - 375 Heat 1 | Triway went down on its knees at the start then leapt high into the air checking Heza Scallywag. Ninia's Lass pushed out when trying to get off the rail near the first turn, jostling Heza Scallywag, then was very wide on the bend and ran on for 4th. Queen Of Flight ran inwards sharply at the start checking Swift Bazooka and Gloria's Mate. Queen Of Flight ran very wide on the home turn, forcing to the outside of the track and hampering Sister Stamp and Play Me which ruined their chances. Once in the straight Queen Of Flight regained momentum to finish 3rd. This greyhound was ordered to undergo a Veterinary examination and a Judicial inquiry was opened pending the result of it. Queen Of Flight (J.I.Joslin). Right shoulder sore on extension. Left and right Biceps Femoris soreness and back soreness in lumbar region. Rule 329. 5 days up to and including 11.09.04. |
| Race 6 | WAIKATO AWARD WINNERS DASH - C1 - 375 | Image of Ishbell stumbled at the start and never improved after, finishing last. |
| Race 7 | IMPROVERS STAKES - HEAT 3 - C1q - 457 Heat 1 | Certainly was cut off by Telescopic Lass on the first turn, which was checked and almost fell and in turn checked Splicklez. Certainly never recovered finishing last. Tartare Sauce stumbled and lost 3 lengths at the start then commenced a strong and determined rails run to win well. |
| Race 8 | WAIKATO MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 3 - C0q - 375 Heat 1 | Glendel Lass was scratched due to injury. Sister Saintly was scratched due to injury sustained at the AGRC on 03.09.04. Econonmy Style was checked by Queen Rowley trying to come off the rail on the first turn which in turn checked Our Shereenawhich almost fell. Kath jumped sideways at the start and collided with Shezmy Scallywag with the former recovering well to finish a close 4th. Glendel Lass (G.C.Farrell). Right front toe, nailbed infection, swelling and soreness. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 5 days up to and including 10.09.04. Sister Saintly (M.Earley). Scratched ex AGRC 03.09.04. Collateral ligament rupture to front toe. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 329.14 days up to and including 16.09.04. |
| Race 9 | WAIKATO MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 4 - C0q - 375 Heat 1 | Tiki Tour and Baltasar were slow to begin with the Baltasar then racing up wide only to be carried wider by Tiki Tour on the bend. Winged Delight ran out at the start checking Lois Hond, Too Funky and Dusty's Edition. |
| Race 10 | DAVID SCHOFIELD LEADING TRAINER MAIDEN FINAL - C0f - 457 | Weona Pirate jumped awkwardly then recovered well to win easily. Te Puke Gold was handy early then drifted to finish 7th. |
| Race 11 | RODEWALD HART BROWN DASH FINAL - C1f - 375 | Rollover Angel the favourite ran very wide on the home turn and lost ground. Johnny Tulloch was tightened between Flying Tuskey and Lord Placard shortly after the start. |
| Race 12 | 'GONE TROPPO' DASH - C1/2 - 375 | Smokin' Time was pushed wide by Light Frost on the final turn. Basil Faulty was jostled by Farmer John and Waitak Central on the bend. |
| Race 13 | IMPROVERS STAKES - HEAT 4 - C1q - 457 Heat 1 | Masonry, Cawbourne Smile and Graphics were all checked nearing the first turn. |
| Race 14 | DELYS VAN MEEUWEN STRIKERATE TRAINER SPRINT - C3 - 375 | Hitech Bullet and World Priority were both scratched due to injury. Wolf Girl Jess came back on and checked Big Teddy Boy nearing the first turn. Sunset Coast was slow, commenced a strong rails run, then hampered by Dudley Dersley but fought on well for 4th. Hitech Bullet (D.Garrett). Left side front leg flexor tendon soreness and swelling below wrist. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 14 days up to and including 19.09.04. World Priority (M.P.Mann). Strained near hind hock. No Vet certificate provided. Rule 259.3. 30 days up to and including 03.10.04. |
| Race 15 | 'OAKLAND HAVOC' TOP SPRINTER DASH - C4/5 - 375 | Blue Paragon cut off Thelma Bale after 20 mtrs which in turn came back and checked Knockabout Fred. Raheny Reason was wide early, lost balance and slipped when making a strong bid wide, around the bend, then rallied well to finish 4th. |
| Race 16 | 'SOMEONE' TOP MIDDLE DISTANCE STAKES - C2 - 457 | Real Life missed the start, back early and ran on well for 5th. Kiwi Mana began awkwardly, then pushed out wider by Real Life prior to the first turn and never improved to finish 7th. |
| Race 17 | 'TAP TO IT' GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR STAKES - C4/5 - 457 | Campbell Bale was checked off the heels of Cosmic Eclipse on the bend. Token Charm was jostled between Cosmic Eclipse and Romberg Reason after the start and never improved thereafter. |
Scratchings
Stand Downs
Swabbings
| Race Number | Race Name | Swabbing |
|---|---|---|
| Race 2 | IMPROVERS STAKES - HEAT 1 - C1q - 457 Heat 1 | Miss Chantelle Swab No: 14325 |
| Race 6 | WAIKATO AWARD WINNERS DASH - C1 - 375 | Mr Big Head Swab No: 14326 Shaka Malawi Swab No: 14322 |
| Race 8 | WAIKATO MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 3 - C0q - 375 Heat 1 | Scarbrough Swab No: 14327 |
| Race 9 | WAIKATO MAIDEN SPRINT - HEAT 4 - C0q - 375 Heat 1 | Dusty's Edition Swab No: 14329 |
| Race 11 | RODEWALD HART BROWN DASH FINAL - C1f - 375 | Monsieur Jon Swab No: 14328 Rollover Angel Swab No: 14323 |
| Race 13 | IMPROVERS STAKES - HEAT 4 - C1q - 457 Heat 1 | This Time Boots Swab No: 14324 |
G Bennett
Stipendiary Stewards
