Stipendiary Stewards Report


Auckland Greyhound Racing Club

Manukau Stadium ON THURSDAY 30 Sep 2004

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

Judicial report: Weather: Overcast Race 1. D.Schofield the trainer of Time Solves incurred a $50 fine under Rule 135.1 due to the greyhound not being presented as a result of mistaken identity when being loaded for transportation to the race meeting. Consideration was given to Mr Schofield's explanation and effort to try and resolve the matter which was unsuccessful.

Incident Reports

Race Number Race Name Incident Report
Race 1 RADIO PACIFIC STAKES - C0 - 527 Time Solves was a late scratching due to not being presented. Galatic Sam was slow to begin and was always towards the rear after, finishing 6th. Kath ran out on the first bend checking Justa Half Pint and Trendy Time with the latter recovering well to finish 2nd. Time Solves (D.Schofield).Late scratching. Not presented due to mistaken identity.Rule 257. 30 days up to and including 29.10.04.
Race 2 SATELLITE DESIGN SPRINT - C1 - 318 Tiger Time checked of the heels of Supreme Paragon on the first turn and lost ground. Foreign Diplomat, Boot's Last and Tarrah came together for several strides on the first turn and all received checks in the process.
Race 3 ANNA ROWBERRY STAKES - C2 - 527 Flash Mistress began well then appeared to falter on the first turn and took no part thereafter. Bannister Lad, Rivette Reason and Token Sniper were all severely checked in this incident and He's Hypo was forced to cover extra ground. Token Sniper drifted badly in the back straight. Flash Mistress and Token Sniper were ordered to undergo veterinary examinations which revealed injuries to both, resulting in stand downs from racing. Skipper Rip the favourite was last entering the first turn, received a clear rails run then raced up determinedly to join the leader on the home turn and was too strong in the straight, winning well. Flash Mistress (J.B.Hastie). Post race right sore shoulder and swelling. Rule 329. 15 days up to and including 14.10.04. Token Sniper (N.P.Green). Spiking to hind legs. Rule 329. 10 days up to and including 09.10.04.( Race Record card to be endorsed).
Race 4 BRADLEY ASSOCIATES STAKES - C1 - 527 Shoni's Light was slow out then hampered by Waingaro Lassie on the first turn. Bozo Fulton and Oxey came together on the first turn with the latter being pushed out wide. Tippy Soprano the favourite began well and ran to the rail sharply losing two lengths. He then set out after the leader to be second in the running and faded from the home turn finishing 4th after having every chance. S.Mann the trainer's representative on-course was questioned regarding the disappointing performance considering the greyhound's prior race form. Mr Mann stated that he considers the 527mtrs distance to be the maximum of Tippy Soprano's capability at this stage of it's racing career and that he would be looking to secure a race over 375mtrs or 318mtrs for the greyhound's next start. Mr Mann's comments were noted.
Race 5 JO WINTER SPRINT - C2 - 318 This race started 3 minutes late due to lure testing. Poetical drifted on the bend then moved outwards on the home turn causing Monsieur John to be severely checked.
Race 6 'BONANZA' STAKES - C4 - 527 Bingo Appeal was a late scratching due to injury. The start of this race was delayed slightly due to repositioning of the lure to it's correct running rail disc for the 527mtr start. Shining Comet was slow out , commenced a rails run, then moved to a wider path and ran on well for 3rd. Gold Strike, Parra Power and Thrilling Zack came together momentarily at the start. The favourite Parra Power did not perform up to it's previous race start when it won on this track on 24.09.04. G.Farrell, the trainer's representative on-course was questioned regarding tonight's last placing. Mrs Farrell stated that the greyhound's preference is as a front runner (needs to see the lure) and does not perform up to it's best when back in the field or if it does not receive a clear run.This explanation is supported by the previous win at AGRC when the greyhound was in front throughout. Mrs Farrell's explanation was accepted. Bingo Appeal (D.Van Meeuwen). Late scratching. Left front toe infection. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 5 days up to and including 04.10.04.
Race 7 NZ SHOOTOUT - SPEC - 527 Rasmah Reason was slowest out then commenced a strong run after the leader and proved too strong over the last 20mtrs to win impressively. Idol Appeal began fast to take up a 7 length lead in the back straight and was worn down by Rasmah Reason in the last 20 mtrs to finish a gallant 2nd. Thrilling Sam was slow out then tightened for racing room on the first turn between Dabyne Prince and Rasmah Reason and made up ground strongly to finish 3rd. Dabyne Prince's head went up and jumped awkwardly at the start, was 2nd into first turn but showed little determination after, finishing at the rear.
Race 8 'RAWHIDE' SPRINT - C2/3 - 318 Stock Broker, China's Fire and Dudley Dersley were slow to begin with the latter coming across at the start and hampering China's Fire. Osbourne clipped the heels of Black Tyler on the bend and was always at the rear thereafter.
Race 9 MANUKAU STAKES - C1 - 527 Heza Scallywag clipped the heels of Overload at the start and then moved to the rail on the first turn checking Full Force Gale.
Race 10 LE PYKE MEMORIAL SPRINT - C5 - 318 Tap To It was scratched due to injury. Raheny Reason and Knockabout Fred were slow out. Blue Paragon clipped the heels of Wild Seattle when that runner moved off the rail on the first turn with Knockabout Fred being severely checked in the backwash. Blue Paragon ran out on the bend checking Knockabout Fred. Bacon Lady was in the lead on the final turn then ran wide and lost ground finishing 7th. Tap To It (B&L Craik). Right front wrist bruising and swelling over metacarpals. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 08.10.04.
Race 11 FRIDAY FLASH STAKES - C2 - 527 Super Tod came across on the first turn forcing Our Madge and Justa Toff towards the rail then Raise Your Glass moved out on the first turn carting Super Tod wide. Weona Pirate ran out on the first turn severely checking Four Square which then clipped the heels of Justa Toff in the back straight when that runner moved of the rail to a wider position. Our Madge ran out on the home turn forcing Super Tod wide.


Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number Race Name Swabbing
Race 1 RADIO PACIFIC STAKES - C0 - 527 Number One Gun Swab No: 14368
Race 5 JO WINTER SPRINT - C2 - 318 Homebush Zara Swab No: 14364
Race 6 'BONANZA' STAKES - C4 - 527 Westar Storm. Swab No: 14365
Race 7 NZ SHOOTOUT - SPEC - 527 Idol Appeal Swab No: 14362

Dabyne Prince Swab No: 14367

Thrilling Sam Swab No: 14361

Rasmah Reason Swab No: 14363
Race 9 MANUKAU STAKES - C1 - 527 Splicklez Swab No: 14366
Race 11 FRIDAY FLASH STAKES - C2 - 527 Coruba Storm Swab No: 14394




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