Stipendiary Stewards Report


Waikato Greyhound Racing Club

Cambridge Raceway ON WEDNESDAY 01 Dec 2004

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

Judicial report: Weather: Overcast PLEASE NOTE: Information provided under the heading 'Judicial' does not necessarily imply that all matters were handled as a formal 'Judicial Proceeding' unless specifically stated.
Joint - trainer L Craik was reminded that the Registration Certificate / Race Record card for greyhound 'Raise Your Glass' which was stood down for injury at the AGRC meeting on 19.11.04. are required for a Rule 329 endorsement.
Race 1. Following consultation with the trainer (R.J.M.Smith) of Smooth Harry and at his request, this greyhound is to be removed from 'Hard to Box' categorisation at it's next race start.
Race 3. The trainer (N.P.Green) of 'Someone' which won this race was questioned regarding the noticeable form reversal compared to the greyhound's previous six race starts, the most recent having being at this track on 26.11.04. Mr Green explained that 'Someone' needs to lead in races in order for it to perform at it's best, and prior to the previous race start on 26.11.04 had not raced for 22 days. In Mr Green's opinion, the 26.11.04 race had improved the greyhounds fitness level and today's winning performance was confirmation of that. His explanation was accepted and noted.
Race 7. The trainer (T.A.Green) of 'Raheny Reason' advised that the racebook is showing incorrect trainer details (K.Walsh) and the NZGRA had been advised. The Stipendiary Steward has now contacted the NZGRA regarding the matter.
Trainer G.Calverely, advised the Stipendiary Steward of a similar situation in relation to the greyhound 'Dissipate' previously trained by him but now being trained by L. J.Gill.This information has also been conveyed to the NZGRA.
An opened and adjourned Inquiry from the Waikato and Districts GRC race meeting held on 17.11.04 was reconvened before the Judicial Committee, Mr A.Booth and a charge under Rule 135.1 laid against trainer K.Walsh. The charge is the result of a complaint and report received on 17.11.04 and subsequent investigation by the Stipendiary Steward under Rule 123.8. The hearing has been set down for Thursday 16 December 2004 at Cambridge Raceway.

Incident Reports

Race Number Race Name Incident Report
Race 1 DINSDALE DASH - C1 - 375 Mr Big Head was scratched due to illness. Smooth Harry missed the start slightly. Winsome Rose was buffeted and checked from behind by Jack Rhode, nearing the first turn. Winsome Rose was tightened and checked between Jack Rhode and Smooth Harry on the first turn, never recovering to finish last. Mr Big Head (R.A.McPhee). Dehydration and possible acidosis (test results pending). Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259.1. 10 days up to and including 09.12.04.
Race 2 TAUWHARE MAIDEN STAKES - C0 - 457 Baltasar missed the start badly then made a strong run wide out to finish on well for 4th. Justa Half Pint jumped awkwardly then started to drift on the first turn and never improved thereafter finishing last. Charlston Time and Togetherness jostled after the start. He's A Blur ran out across the heels of First Sample on the home turn, lost ground at a vital stage and then ran on again for 3rd.
Race 3 RAGLAN SPRINT - C2/3 - 375 Just Hasty missed the start slightly. Calm Flow moved outwards at the start denying Real Silence racing room. Hostile Arch ran outwards across the heels of Paging on the first turn causing itself to be checked, lose balance and all chance. Marissa Bale (G.N.Pomeroy). Soreness right fore lateral triceps. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259.1. 10 days up to and including 09.12.04.
Race 4 SUPERIOR GREYHOUND FORMULA STAKES - C1 - 457 Thrilling Bouff was scratched due to injury. Velvot Revolver and Mister Jaybee were slow to begin. Splicklez was tightened between Velvot Revolver and Mister Jaybee nearing the first turn, lost 2 lengths and dropped to rear, then ran on again for 6th. Thrilling Bouff (N.T.Udy). Pad injury on left hind foot. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259.1. 10 days up to and including 08.12.04.
Race 5 HILLCREST SPRINT - C2 - 375 Robust Rock missed the start then covered extra ground throughout and finished last. Christopher Bale moved outwards at the start inconveniencing Tartare Sauce. Flying Tuskey which was racing on the rail on the first turn was tightened by Christopher Bale losing a length as a result and was always near the rear thereafter.
Race 6 IMPROVERS STAKES FINAL - C1f - 457 Four Square was slow to begin. Trendy Time came across towards the rail quickly after the start forcing Four Square towards the rail as well. Never Home moved to the rail after the start checking Kiwi Assassin which then moved to a very wide running position for the remainder of the race, covered extra ground and finished last. Time Over Boots was a clear leader early and then faded quickly in the home straight to finish 6th.
Race 7 CAMBRIDGE DASH - C4/5 - 375 Tap To It was scratched due to injury. Kiwi Fire missed the start slightly. Rumpole, Raheny Reason, Thelma Bale and Kiwi Fire were all involved in general tightening on the first bend with Raheny Reason being the most badly affected. Wild Seattle ran out across the heels of Jodaman on the home turn, lost a length and then rallied well to finish 3rd. Tap To It (B & L Craik). Sore shoulder joint. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259.1. 10 days up to and including 09.12.04.
Race 8 WWW.DOGTIPS.NET.NZ STAKES - C2 - 457 Campese Bale moved outwards nearing the first turn carting Super Tod wide. Hostile Reign, He's Hypo and Tiger Time came together momentarily on the first turn. He's Hypo moved outward slightly on the bend hampering Tiger Time which lost a length. Campese Bale ran off the rail sharply on the home turn checking Teddy Hall and losing ground as a result.
Race 9 RACEWAY STAKES - C2/3 - 457 Devious Josh was slow to begin. I'm Wishing, Bibiana Bale, Winsome Mate, Dark Sensation and Coruba Storm were all involved in general tightening after the start. Dark Sensation drifted to the rear early and never improved. Coruba Storm and Devious Josh jostled for position on the first turn. Coruba Storm was denied racing room behind Top Allegro on the first turn, lost ground then rallied again along the rail to finish 5th. Wolf Girl Jess stayed very wide until the bend and then ran on strongly for 3rd.
Race 10 CLUB HOUSE CAFE & SPORTS BAR STAKES - C4/5 - 457 Parra Power drifted on the bend and only held it's ground thereafter. Tighnabruich came across quickly towards the rail after the start checking Parra Power and Clock Stopper and inconveniencing Cosmic Eclipse, Lindale Express and Romberg Reason.


Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number Race Name Swabbing
Race 1 DINSDALE DASH - C1 - 375 Telescopic Lass Swab No: 14668
Race 3 RAGLAN SPRINT - C2/3 - 375 Hostile Arch Swab No: 14667
Race 8 WWW.DOGTIPS.NET.NZ STAKES - C2 - 457 Hostile Reign Swab No: 14666
Race 9 RACEWAY STAKES - C2/3 - 457 I'm Wishing Swab No: 14665




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