Stipendiary Stewards Report

Waikato Greyhound Racing Club

Cambridge Raceway ON WEDNESDAY 17 Nov 2004

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

Judicial report: Weather: Fine Trainer D. Schofield and handler L Johnston, were given warnings in regard to not providing catchers for their greyhound's in Races 4 & 8 respectively.
L Craik joint trainer of the greyhound Nikkei was again reminded that this greyhound's race record card was required for endorsement under Rule 322.2(a) imposed as a result of a AGRC Judicial Committee Hearing decision which concluded on 09.11.04.
The Judicial Committee hearing into the charge under Rule 135.1 against Trainer R.A.McPhee in connection to the Late Scratching of the greyhound Mr Big Head from the Waikato GRC's race meeting held on 04.11.04 was reconvened. Following evidence and submissions from R.A.McPhee and G. Bennett, Stipendiary Steward, the Judicial Committee upheld the charge and imposed a fine of $60.00 (sixty dollars) on R.A.McPhee.
Race 9. Following this race a verbal complaint was lodged with the Stipendiary Steward and Judicial Steward by S.P.Clark, the trainer of Jaiden Luke which had finished second in the race. The complaint lodged was, that the greyhound Winsome Success ( Walsh / Charters ) had received muscle / skeletal manipulation in the Parade Ring, prior to the race, by an associate of K.Walsh, the handler of the greyhound.
The Head Kennel Steward had also advised the Stipendiary Steward of the incident and stated that both K.Walsh and her associate had been advised that their action was unacceptable.
As a result of this information an Inquiry was opened and adjourned under Rules 123.8 and 135.1 pending further investigation. K Walsh was consequently advised by the Stipendiary Steward that an Inquiry had been opened.
Trainers are reminded that when a greyhound is scratched, stood down, suspended or disqualified that it is their responsibility to ensure that the greyhound's race record card is made available to the Stipendiary Steward on the day for endorsement or at the earliest possible opportunity afterwards if extenuating circumstances have prevented it. Rules 325 and 326 clearly require this.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	HAMILTON DISTANCE FEATURE - C1d - 630	Justa Toff was slow to begin and lost 2 lengths. Fancy Joe came across towards the rail quickly shortly after the start severely checking Den Of Fire, Overload, Cliston Bonnie, Fancy Style and Inaha Hine. Fancy Style began well, then ran wide on the first turn taking the path of and carting Campese Bale wide. Overload was ordered to undergo a Veterinary examination after the race and no injuries were detected.
Race 2	MATANGI SPRINT - HEAT 1 - C0q - 375 Heat 1	Miss Chiff came across towards the rail after the start and hampered Mr Horatio slightly. Charlston Zoom tried to move to the rail on the home turn between Miss Chiff and Mr Horatio where there was insufficient room and received a slight check as a result.
Race 3	TAMAHERE STAKES - C1 - 457	Four Square missed the start by 2 lengths then weaved his way through the field to lead on the bend and fought on strongly to win. Rollover Angel made contact with Number One Gun and Cybil Defence on the first turn with all three runners receiving slight checks.
Race 4	MATANGI SPRINT - HEAT 2 - C0q - 375 Heat 1	There was no 'Head On' video coverage of this race available from TAB Trackside despite efforts to obtain it from their Control Van. Charlston Time ran outwards across the heels of Light Reign on the home turn causing both runners to be checked. Glenmire ( G.N.Pomeroy ). Hock strain right hind leg. Rule 329. 14 days up to and including 30.11.04. ( Trainer to present race record card for endorsement ).
Race 5	TAUWHARE STAKES - C1 - 457	Trendy Time and India came together momentarily on two occasions prior to the first turn. Bronnie Bolta pushed through severely checking Winsome Rush on the first turn which caused the latter to move outwards and gallop on the heels of Velvot Revolver .All three runners were checked in this incident with Winsome Rush and Bronnie Bolta recovering well to finish 2nd and 3rd respectfully. Hunting Treasure ( G.Calverley ). Stood down ex AGRC on 12.11.04.
Race 6	DINSDALE DASH - C2 - 375	Tarrah, Economy Patch and Glenmire came together after the start. Economy Patch ran outwards on the bend initially hampering then checking Monsieur Jon. Glenmire, which was disappointing, was ordered to undergo a Veterinary examination which revealed a slight hock strain, requiring a 14 day stand down from racing. Material Girl ( K.G. Fraser ). Stood down ex Wanganui GRC on 12.11.04.
Race 7	HILLCREST STAKES - C2 - 457	Black Tibet, Charmaine Bale and Token Sniper jostled after the start. Rawhiti Rogue when vying for the lead tried to move towards the rail on the bend severely checking Dark Sensation and hampering Awesome Enforcer for a couple of strides.
Race 8	RAGLAN SPRINT - C3 - 375	Wolf Girl Jess was denied racing room behind Sand Dancer and Junior Rhode nearing the first turn. Sue Van Gill ran out to a wider position on the bend forcing Tipped Top and Marissa Bale to cover extra ground. Walton Bale ( G.N.Pomeroy ). Hip support muscle injury. No Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259.3. 30 days up to and including 15.12.04.
Race 9	TOKOROA SPRINT - C4/5 - 375	Kiwi Fire was slow to begin. Waitak Attack began awkwardly. Campbell Bale clipped the heels of Waitak Attack nearing the first turn and both runners were checked. Campbell Bale then moved inwards, was denied racing room between Nicholas Bale and Waitak Attack and suffered a check as the result. Nicholas Bale was then forced back to the rail in this incident which in turn severely tightened Tap To It racing on it's inner and causing that runner to make contact with the running rail.
Race 10	SUPERIOR GREYHOUND FORMULA - C3/4 - 457	Edgar Jay was tightened between Bingo Appeal and Tighnabruich after the start and never recovered, finishing last.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 2	MATANGI SPRINT - HEAT 1 - C0q - 375 Heat 1	Best Tell Pie Swab No: 14685
Race 3	TAMAHERE STAKES - C1 - 457	Four Square Swab No: 14684
Race 4	MATANGI SPRINT - HEAT 2 - C0q - 375 Heat 1	Charlston Chill Swab No: 14682
Race 5	TAUWHARE STAKES - C1 - 457	Ashcroft Bale Swab No: 14683
Race 6	DINSDALE DASH - C2 - 375	Hostile Arch Swab No: 14681
Race 7	HILLCREST STAKES - C2 - 457	Awesome Enforcer Swab No: 14678
Race 9	TOKOROA SPRINT - C4/5 - 375	Tap To It Swab No: 14677 Winsome Success Swab No: 14680
Race 10	SUPERIOR GREYHOUND FORMULA - C3/4 - 457	Just Curly Swab No: 14686

G Bennett

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