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Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club

Hatrick Raceway ON FRIDAY 17 Sep 2004

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

Judicial report: Weather: Overcast and Windy. Race 1. A request by trainer D.Schofield to box his greyhound Trendy Time first at the start was approved based on my observation of boxing manners at a recent AGRC race meeting but made subject to post race assessment as to whether permanent approval would be granted. Following the race, the starter, T.McCracken stated that the greyhound had been difficult to box and consequently the race record papers of Trendy Time were endorsed to allow a 'Box First' status.
Race 2. Chantilly Bale (A.C.Roberts) was a late scratching due to the late arrival on course of the trainer who had experienced delays with the Inter- Island Ferry crossing as a result of a chemical spillage onboard. Due to the extenuating circumstances no penalty was imposed on Mr Roberts or his greyhound.
Race 7. Tempest Reign ( J.A. Cleaver) was reluctant to undergo the pre kennelling Veterinary examination and became difficult to handle and vicious when touched by the officiating Vet. With perseverance the examination was completed and no injuries or soreness were detected. This greyhound has shown these examination tendencies in the past and they appear to have had no effect on his racing performances however the trainer will need to ensure that the examinations can always take place to an extent that satisfies the Vet conducting them.
Mr. G.Darby , the handler, advised that the greyhound is now in his care and that the NZGRA has been advised, with the required change of ownership documentation etc to be completed within the required time frame.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	RUSH HIRE STAKES - HEAT 1 - C0q - 520 Heat 1	Pizza Bad Boy was scratched due to kennel cough. Trendy Time and Kiwi Assassin were slow to begin. Flaming Prince jumped awkwardly at the start. Trendy Time came off the rail quickly on the first turn colliding with Ninia's Lass which was severely checked. Trendy Time almost fell in the incident which in turn checked Kiwi Assassin.Trendy Time was always at the rear after and was ordered to undergo a veterinary examination which resulted in no injuries being detected. Pizza Bad Boy (R.A.McPhee). Kennel cough. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 25.09.04. (Race record card to be endorsed).
Race 2	DOUBLE 'S' MOTORDROME '520' - C4/5 - 520	Chantilly Bale was a late scratching due to non arrival on course as a result of trainer A.C.Roberts being delayed by his Inter Island ferry crossing. Cryptic pushed through and checked Ozzie Shiraz on the first turn. Winsome Vein and Pelican Creek came together momentarily on the home turn. Ozzie Shiraz which finished last was ordered to undergo a veterinary examination which revealed a broken toe and was stood down for 28 days. Chantilly Bale (A.C.Roberts). Late Scratching due late arriving on course as a result of Inter Island ferry delay. Stand down penalty waived. Ozzie Shiraz (W.Steele). Broken toe and bruising. Rule 329. 28 days up to and including 14.10.04.
Race 3	ELITE CATERING STAKES - HEAT 2 - C0q - 520 Heat 1	Ceramic and Dusty's Edition were checked on the first bend when Winsome Todd pushed through. Ceramic clipped the heels of Windjammer on the first bend and both were always at the rear thereafter.Windjammer was ordered to undergo a veterinary examination which resulted in no injuries being detected. Light Pockets the favourite missed the start by 7 lengths, then made up ground well along the rail for 5th. Orphan Assassin began awkwardly then went to a clear lead and won well. Winsome Todd came across at the start pushing Naki Express to the rail which recovered well to finish 3rd.
Race 4	BRYCE FRANCIS GRAPHICS '520' - C3 - 520	Upahut Loony was scratched due to gaining a start in race 9. Sunset Coast and Challenger Bale bumped each other on the first turn then Sunset Coast clipped the heels of Seaspray Best just prior to entering the back straight with the latter dropping out to finish a distant last. A veterinary examination was ordered for Seaspray Best which revealed soreness in a right front toe and was stood down for 5 days. Upahut Loony (D.T.Meates). Gained start in race 9. No penalty. Seaspray Best (A.J.Cobain). Toe soreness. Rule 329. 5 days up to and including 21.09.04.
Race 5	DA MORRISONS ELECTRIC CITY SPRINT - C2 - 305	Jeepers began well to lead then faltered on the first bend which forced Real Silence very wide. Jeepers was then carted very wide by Peter Hand in the back straight and was never in contention after. Jeepers was ordered to undergo a veterinary examination due to faltering which revealed slight tenderness in the left shoulder and grazing to a toe, resulting in a 3 day stand down. Lord Placard was denied racing room by Sexy Babe on the bend. Peter Hand and Lord Placard bumped each other on the home turn. Jeepers (D.Schofield). Slight soreness left shoulder and toe graze. Rule 329. 3 days up to and including 19.09.04.
Race 6	HEADS ROAD VETERINARY SERVICES '520' - C2 - 520	Thrilling Paul was slow out then improved down the back straight and ran on strongly along the rail for 2nd. Scandinavian was tightened between Sally's Delight and Miss Velvet Blue after 20 mtrs. Seaspray Padero ran out on the home turn taking the path of Muslie Man which was checked slightly in the process.
Race 7	METEOR PRINTERS '305' - C3 - 305	Teddy Tyler was tightened between Phaedra and Thrilling Cody after 20mtrs with all three runners being checked as a result. Dove L'amore was denied racing room on the first turn. Tempest Reign tried to find a path through the field on the first turn, had heels clipped by Teddy Tyler in the process, then dropped back to finish at the rear.
Race 8	DEE & SCOTT'S WEDDDING STAKES - C2 - 520	Four Square was slow out then stayed on the rail and improved throughout to finish 3rd. Teddy Hall ran out on the first bend which carted Kiwi Mana very wide. Santoft Tiger ran out to a wider running position into the first bend which in turn forced Real Life wider. Teddy Hall and Roszel Bale came together momentarily on the home turn.
Race 9	EXCEED DISTANCE FEATURE - C1d - 645	Fine Profit was scratched due to swelling in a wrist. Dr Bertram twisted and lost ground on the first turn and never improved thereafter finishing last. Tighnabruich jumped awkwardly then started to commence a wide run but never improved further finishing 7th. Superstitious ran very wide on the first turn, lost ground then commenced a strong run to finish 2nd. Fine Profit (G.A.Caffell). Swelling to wrist. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 26.09.04. (Race record card to be endorsed).
Race 10	ANDERSONS FOR MEN DASH - C4/5 - 305	Black Allegro came across at the start checking Illegitimate, Southbrook Star and the favourite Jack Frances. Fashion Victim and Southbrook Star bumped each other shortly after the start. Illegitimate twisted on the home turn and rallied well for 4th.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 2	DOUBLE 'S' MOTORDROME '520' - C4/5 - 520	Wild Seattle Swab No: 14342
Race 3	ELITE CATERING STAKES - HEAT 2 - C0q - 520 Heat 1	Orphan Assassin Swab No: 14343
Race 5	DA MORRISONS ELECTRIC CITY SPRINT - C2 - 305	Lissadell Mac Swab No: 14345
Race 6	HEADS ROAD VETERINARY SERVICES '520' - C2 - 520	Miss Blue Velvet Swab No: 14346
Race 7	METEOR PRINTERS '305' - C3 - 305	Fields O'Athenry Swab No: 14347
Race 9	EXCEED DISTANCE FEATURE - C1d - 645	Lady Leah Swab No: 14344

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