Stipendiary Stewards Report

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club

Manukau Stadium ON WEDNESDAY 15 Sep 2004

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

Judicial report: Weather: Fine Race 2. The trainer of Booming Time (D.Schofield) was warned to improve the racing manners of this greyhound. Mr Schofield advised that he was disappointed with today's performance by the greyhound.
Race 2. The handler of Pizza Bad Boy (R.A.McPhee) was reminded of the pre race parade requirements in terms of the correct positioning of his greyhound so as to be nearest the TAB Trackside cameras situated in the grandstand.
Race 2. A Judicial inquiry was opened in relation to the performance of Winged Delight ( S.Blackburn) which had run out on the home turn and in the Stipendiary Steward's opinion had committed an offence under Rule 322.1a. The greyhound was ordered to undergo a Veterinary examination at the conclusion of the race, which was carried out sometime later after the greyhound had cooled down. The trainer was shown the video replay of the race several times and accepted that the greyhound had offended.The veterinary examinations did not reveal any injury and the greyhound was found to have breached Rule 322.1a and therefore a suspension was imposed under Rule 322.2a for the mandatory period of one month.
Race 7. The trainer of Just The Don ( J.B.Hastie) which was the winner of the race was questioned re the inconsistent form of this greyhound. Mr Hastie advised that he is of the opinion that the greyhound needs to begin well and 'be on the lure' in order to perform favourably as he is very much a 'front runner'. He also stated that Just The Don performs better in 527mtr races compared to 318mtrs as they provide more opportunity for him to make up ground if he is slow to begin which is quite often the case. Mr Hastie's explanation was noted.
Race 9. The handler of Tessa's Delight (A.J.Dooley) was reminded of the pre race parade requirements in terms of the correct positioning of his greyhound so as to be nearest the TAB Trackside cameras situated in the grandstand.
The standard of the parades prior to and after races continue to be unsatisfactory and create an unprofessional image to the viewing public both on-course and via TAB Trackside coverage. Steps are being taken by the Stipendiary Steward, AGRC Judicial Steward and Parade Steward to ensure that all Trainers and/or Handlers are made fully aware of the expectations in relation to this very important raceday function so as to improve the overall appearance of it.
Generally, the majority of handlers do cooperate and undertake the race parades in the required format however there are a number who appear to have difficulty conforming and they are therefore reminded of Rule 135.10.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	AUCKLAND SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS HURDLE - HEAT - C1/2hq - 527 Heat 1	Gold Order and Shaka Malawi were scratched. Kotuku Aranui jumped all hurdles slowly at the rear. Prince Zidane was checked at the first hurdle when Aranuijazz jumped inwards. Gold Order ( M.J.Gardner ). Deceased. Explanation obtained from trainer's representative on -course. Shaka Malawi ( J.M.Lowen ). Haematoma proximal and caudal to the right carpus. Vet certificate supplied.Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 23.09.04. ( Race record card to be endorsed).
Race 2	MEADOWSET GRAPHICS MAIDEN SPRINT - FINAL - C0f - 318	Booming Time lost 2 lengths at the start, raced up along the rail, ran wide on the home turn, lost momentum, and then was severely hampered by Winged Delight which ran out intentionally to make contact with him. A Veterinary examination was ordered for Booming Time. Justa Half Pint was checked by Pizza Bad Boy on the bend when the latter came across to a rail position. Winged Delight began well then drifted on the bend, got going again and ran out to make contact with Booming Time on the home turn. Linnymay was forced over extra ground in this incident. A Veterinary examination was ordered for Winged Delight. A Judicial Inquiry was opened into the incident involving Winged Delight and Booming Time on the home turn. Winged Delight (S.Blackburn) Rule 322.2a. One month up to and including 15.10.04.
Race 3	RADIO PACIFIC STAKES FINAL - C1f - 527	Ebony Deluxe was slow out and always in rear group thereafter. Tartare Sauce was tightened for room between Harvard Boy and Raise Your Glass after 15 mtrs, bounced off towards rail checking Sally's Delight in the process. Rhani Reason ( B&L Craik). Seasonal. No Vet certificate supplied. Rule 258.3. 30 days up to and including 12.10.04. Mintie Moment ( T.McGillivray). Due illness of trainer. Written explanation received. Stand down penalty waived.
Race 4	CATERING PROFESSIONALS DASH - C2 - 318	Storm Edition was slow to begin and lost 4 lengths then clipped the heels of Bold Gypsy on the bend with both going wide in the process. They jostled again on the home turn. No Invitation was tightened between Bold Gypsy and Light Frost after 30 mtrs. Brave Gypsy ran out after 40 mtrs pushing and checking Bold Gypsy onto Light Frost.
Race 5	BELLBIRD ARMS STAKES - C1 - 527	Harvard World, This Time Boots, Lazy Alex, Overload and Heza Scallywag were all checked on the first turn due to general tightening.
Race 6	STREETS ICE CREAM DASH - C2/3 - 318	Wee Girl came off the rail on the bend severely hampering Dudley Dersley.
Race 7	COCA-COLA STAKES - C2 - 527	Bannister Lad ran to a wider position on the first turn forcing Kaiser Izmir wide. Cawbourne Stewy ( M.Gardner). Gained start in Race 1. No Penalty.
Race 8	EGH INTERNET GREYHOUNDS STAKES - C4/5 - 527	Clock Stopper pushed through on the rail on the first turn forcing Rasmah Reason out which in turn forced Campbell Bale very wide.
Race 9	LION FOUNDATION DASH - C4/5 - 318	Jaiden Luke began well, drifted on the bend, then short of racing room and rallied well to finish 3rd. Bacon Lady ( N.P.Green). Sore left wrist and shoulder. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 22.09.04.
Race 10	SIX PACK STAKES - C2/3 - 527	Kellbrett Jemma was tightened between Campese Bale and Top Allegro on the first turn with all three losing their balance. Top Allegro and Stylish Zoe jostled shortly after the start. Top Allegro, Kellbrett Jemma and Campese Bale came together momentarily on the home turn.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 3	RADIO PACIFIC STAKES FINAL - C1f - 527	Sally's Delight Swab No: 14334 Fossil Swab No: 14336
Race 4	CATERING PROFESSIONALS DASH - C2 - 318	Osbourne Swab No: 14338 Storm Edition Swab No: 14335
Race 6	STREETS ICE CREAM DASH - C2/3 - 318	Just Curly Swab No: 14339
Race 8	EGH INTERNET GREYHOUNDS STAKES - C4/5 - 527	Dabyne Prince Swab No: 14340
Race 9	LION FOUNDATION DASH - C4/5 - 318	Le Mans Song Swab No: 14341

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