Stipendiary Stewards Report

Waikato Greyhound Racing Club

Cambridge Raceway ON THURSDAY 28 Oct 2004

Weather:
Track: Good Firm
Scales: Correct at all weights
Health and Safety comment: Greyhounds and horses being out on their respective race tracks at dual code meetings at the same time, must be avoided without exception, as the repercussions of a greyhound getting loose from it's handler in that situation are immense.

Judicial report: Weather: Fine The designated Lure Driver was late arriving on- course therefore there was a lengthy delay to the start of the pre race meeting trialling of reserve greyhounds until a replacement driver was located.
Race 2. Trainer A.Cleaver was advised of the expectations in relation to pre race parades.
Race 5. Trainer M.Earley was granted exemption to not have a catcher for Sharpshooter
due to unforeseen circumstances and advised that this would not be granted in the future.
Race 9. Prior to the commencement of the race meeting the trainer of Idol Appeal (D.Van Meeuwen) was advised by the Stipendiary Steward that this greyhound will be required to undergo reassessment of the current 'Box First' categorization that it has. This will commence at the greyhounds next race start and will be conducted in consultation with the officiating Stipendiary Steward, Judicial Steward, Starter and Trainer.
During the race meeting the Waikato GRC Secretary was advised of serious concerns relating to the lack of communication to the Stipendiary Steward and Raceday Officials regarding the two novelty harness racing events, conducted by the Morrinsville Trotting Club, prior to greyhound races 7 and 8, which caused delays to the greyhound racing programme and prevented the greyhounds in those races being paraded and viewed by on and off course patrons in the usual manner. Of particular concern was the potentially dangerous situation prior to race 8, whereby the greyhounds were making their way to the 375mtr start at the same time as the horses came out to take part in an amateur drivers harness event, and the minimal exposure of the runners in this greyhound race which was the feature event ($5,500) on the Waikato GRC programme.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	WAIKATO'S WORLD ON 29TH TO 31ST OCTOBER - C1 - 375	It was noticed that Jack Rhode was difficult to box and the trainer D.M.Smith was consulted and advised regarding this, otherwise the race was All Clear.
Race 2	RADIO PACIFIC MAIDEN STAKES - C0 - 457	Kath and Pizza Bad Boy came together after the start. Kimster led early, then was tightened and checked between Trendy Time and Gentle Lee as well as being forced outwards as a result, severely checking Kath which was also forced very wide in the incident. Gentle Lee was slow to begin, ran outwards to a very wide position checking Sun Gai, then came inwards on the first turn, jostled with Sun Gai, and finally suffered a severe check in the aftermath of Kimster being tightened in the previous incident. The winner Des'ree underwent a trainer requested post race Vet examination which detected no injury.
Race 3	SPECIALIST SECURITY SERVICES SPRINT - C1 - 375	Mr Big Head was scratched ex AGRC on 26.10.04. No immediate 'Head On' video coverage of this race was provided by TAB Trackside due to their other racing commitments, nor was it available later. Economy Patch was slow out then made up ground strongly along the rails to win well. Blue County and Tarrah came together on the first turn then Tarrah ran out on the bend and fought on strongly for 4th. Mr Big Head (R.A.McPhee). Scratched ex AGRC on 26.10.04.
Race 4	COGSWELL SURVEYS LTD STAKES - C2 - 457	Judyanne Bale was scratched due to injury and stood down for 10 days. All Clear. Judyanne Bale (A.C.Roberts). Sore right front leg carpus.Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 05.11.04.
Race 5	CAMBRIDGE LIQOURLAND DASH - C2 - 375	Big Teddy Boy jumped awkwardly, drifted immediately and was always at the rear thereafter. A Veterinary examination was ordered and revealed an injury requiring a 10 day stand down. Robust Rock ran wide on the home turn and lost ground. A Veterinary examination was ordered which revealed a hock injury requiring a 14 day stand down. Robust Rock (M.P.Mann). Pain in left hock - probable strain. Rule 329. 14 days up to and including 10.11.04. Sharpshooter (M.Earley). Fractured hind left toe. Rule 329. 28 days up to and including 24.11.04. Big Teddy Boy (K.Sutch -Jones). Sore right and left hip supports. Rule 329. 10 days up to and including 06.11.04.
Race 6	WAIKATO'S WORLD AT WAIKATO EVENTS CENTRE - C1 - 457	This race started 3 minutes late due to a shoe having to be replaced on a horse in the previous harness race. No immediate 'Head On' video coverage of this race was provided by TAB Trackside due to their other racing commitments however it was obtained after race 7. Rokeby King was scratched due to injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days. Hello Sailor and Achieve A Dream jostled after 20mtrs checking Bonnie Creek in the process. Achieve A Dream stumbled for a stride after 30mtrs. Overload began fast and went to an early lead, then was bumped outwards by Black Tibet which was racing on its inner on the first turn. This caused Overload to move outwards checking Bozo Fulton in the process. This sequence of events then saw Overload have its heels clipped by Bozo Fulton, and fell heavily as a result. Hello Sailor was unable to avoid the fallen Overload and also fell heavily. Bonnie Creek jumped the fallen runners and rallied well to run on strongly for 4th. Veterinary examinations were ordered for both Overload and Hello Sailor which detected no injuries. Rokeby King (F.D.Farmer). Right hand side lateral triceps soreness / possible tear. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 06.11.04.
Race 7	FAIRVIEW MOTORS TE RAPA DASH - C2/3 - 375	This race started 4 minutes late due to a novelty harness race taking longer than anticipated. Winsome Mate was a late scratching due to injury and stood down from racing for 5 days. Dudley Dersley was scratched ex AGRC on 26.10.04. Stock Broker and Raise Your Glass jostled to the first turn. Stock Broker ran very wide on the home turn and lost ground. Winsome Mate (B&L Craik). Late scratching. Sub-mandibular swelling. Abnormal temperature.Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 5 days up to and including 01.11.04. Dudley Dersley (G.C.Farrell). Scratched ex AGRC on 26.10.04.
Race 8	DENNIS COLE MEMORIAL WAIKATO SPRINT - C5 - 375	This race started 4 minutes late due to an amateur drivers, harness race. Parra Power was slow out and never improved, finishing 7th. Gilbert Bale and Nicholas Bale were cramped for racing room on the first turn. Gold Strike was tightened between Nicholas Bale and Jaiden Luke on the first turn and fell heavily as a result. A veterinary examination was ordered for Gold Strike which detected no injury.
Race 9	DOWNTOWN BP ENERGY CENTRE STAKES - C5 - 457	Cosmic Eclipse stumbled at the start and was always towards the rear thereafter. Ozzie Rhode was a stride slow to begin, drifted on the bend and then was always at the rear finishing a distant last. A Veterinary examination was ordered which revealed a torn stopper pad not requiring a stand down. Kane Bale ran wide on the home turn and lost valuable ground.
Race 10	CAMBRIDGE TAB STAKES - C3/4 - 457	Fancy Style the favourite was very wide throughout, covered extra ground and could not run on, finishing 4th. Bingo Appeal began well, was denied racing room between Pelican Creek and Campbell Bale, then drifted back to finish 6th.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 2	RADIO PACIFIC MAIDEN STAKES - C0 - 457	Des'ree Swab No: 14700
Race 3	SPECIALIST SECURITY SERVICES SPRINT - C1 - 375	Economy Patch Swab No: 14699
Race 6	WAIKATO'S WORLD AT WAIKATO EVENTS CENTRE - C1 - 457	Black Tibet Swab No: 14698
Race 8	DENNIS COLE MEMORIAL WAIKATO SPRINT - C5 - 375	Zephyr Zeal Swab No: 14696 Wild Seattle Swab No: 14697
Race 9	DOWNTOWN BP ENERGY CENTRE STAKES - C5 - 457	Paua Missile Swab No: 14695

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