Stipendiary Stewards Report

Waikato Greyhound Racing Club

Cambridge Raceway ON WEDNESDAY 26 Jan 2005

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

Judicial report: Weather: Fine / Hot The relieving Judicial Steward / Committee for todays meeting was Neil McGough.
The timing mechanism was manually started for all races due to a electronic timing system malfunction which could not be repaired on the day.
Trainers are advised that all Veterinary Certificates supplied in relation to scratchings must be on Veterinary Practice letterhead or bear an official stamp indicating the name, address and phone number of the Veterinary Surgeon issuing the certificate. For authenticity reasons Veterinary Certificates not bearing one of the above will no longer be accepted.
Race 3. Trainer R.A.McPhee was reminded of the requirements in relation to the parading of greyhounds once they reach the track until they arrive at the starting point and in particular compliance with Rule 135.10. The parade manners of the greyhound Pizza Bad Boy are to be monitored so as to determine the extent of difficulty.
Race 8. Trainer N.P.Green was questioned by the Judicial Steward regarding his not using the designated (due to hot climatic conditions) pre race parade area. Following the discussion and upon further instruction from both the Judicial Steward and Kennel Steward, Mr Green complied and further investigation of the matter is pending.
Race 10. Following this race the Starter reported that Awesome Enforcer had been difficult to box and also at it's previous race start. The handler of this greyhound was subsequently advised by the Stipendiary Steward to recommend to the Trainer that consideration be given to requesting a 'Hard to Box' assessment by Stewards.
Handlers are again reminded that orderly pre race parades to the race starting point are crucial to a professional image being portrayed to both Trackside viewers and on-course patrons and this is why a consistently strong emphasis is placed on them. Your co-operation in ensuring that the best possible visual impression is achieved is therefore required and appreciated.
No race related injuries were reported.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	IMPROVERS DASH - C1 - 375	Best Tell Rose and Charlston Zoom were slow to begin. Velvot Revolver and Togetherness jostled from the start until the first turn. Togetherness moved inwards to the rail on the bend checking Velvot Revolver which dropped back onto Smart Mover causing this runner to be hampered.
Race 2	MANUKAU MAIDEN - C0 - 457	Thrilling Mark was scratched due to injury. Justa Half Pint was boxed first due to a current 'Hard to Box' categorisation and was observed to be difficult to box by the Starter and Stewards. Baltasar and Legal Edition jostled from the start until the first turn with both runners receiving checks during the period. Justa Half Pint was hampered in behind these runners. Baltasar ran outwards on the first turn which hampered Entice. Thrilling Mark (Walsh / Charters). Sore biceps on near -side hind limb. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 03.02.05.
Race 3	SOLWAY SPRINT - C0 - 375	Colonel Hogan was scratched due to injury. Pizza Bad Boy and Rock It Hound came together after the start. Sabre Strike began well to lead early, then was tightened between Bubba Hotep and Hurricane Cully on the first turn, drifted back quickly through the field to last and remained there. Colonel Hogan (A.Cleaver). Off - side front metacarpal soreness. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 5 days up to and including 28.01.05.
Race 4	HATRICK STAKES - C1 - 457	The boxing manners of Charlston State were monitored at the request of the trainer and no difficulty was observed. The favourite Charlston State ran inwards after the start and checked Graphics which lost 3 lengths as a result.
Race 5	HUTT PARK DASH - C2 - 375	Winsome Jack was scratched due to injury. Light Reign the first reserve was scratched due to gaining a start in Race 9. Goldfinger Jewel was slightly slow to begin. Best Tell Pie jumped awkwardly then ran inwards at the start checking Goldfinger Jewel. Winsome Jack (Walsh / Charters). Torn collateral toe ligament near - side forelimb. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 30 days up to and including 23.02.05. Light Reign ( A.J.Cobain). Gained start in Race 9. Homebush Kerry ( E.Huntley & K.Fraser). Rule 254 outside 100kms.
Race 6	MANAWATU STAKES - C2 - 457	Just The Don was scratched due to injury Four Square was slow to begin then made a determined run through the field to finish 2nd. Comical Ali pushed outwards on the first turn checking Browning Bale. Top Allegro ran outwards on the bend checking Tartare Sauce which also moved outwards colliding with Hostile Girlie in a chain reaction of interference. Hostile Girlie was then pushed outwards into the path of Comical Ali which clipped the heels of that runner and fell heavily. A Veterinary examination was ordered which revealed no significant injury. Just The Don (J.B.Hastie). Dorsal back epaxial muscles pain. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 04.02.05.
Race 7	TOKOROA DASH - C1 - 375	Number One Gun, First Sample and Linnymay were slow to begin. Hypo Spencer moved inwards at the start colliding and jostling with Pitter Patter. Hypo Spencer galloped on the heels of Jack Rhode on the first turn with both runners being checked.
Race 8	ADDINGTON SPRINT - C4/5 - 375	Someone was boxed first due to a current 'Hard to Box' categorisation with minor difficulty being observed by the Starter and Stewards. More Gold, Thelma Bale, Kiwi Fire and Winsome Mate were slow to begin. Someone, Keen Precision and Willandra Bale came together on the bend. Someone and Willandra Bale came together on the home turn.
Race 9	DUNEDIN DASH - C2/3 - 375	Hostile Reign was scratched due to injury. Easter Man was scratched under Rule 229. Thrilling Jack was scratched due to injury. Sand Dancer was scratched due to injury. Light Reign was slow to begin. Smooth Harry jumped awkwardly and lost a length. Hostile Reign ( G.A.Lawrence). Torn deltoid muscle on near - side forelimb. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 03.02.04. Easter Man ( K.E.Lomas). Rule 229. No penalty applied. Thrilling Jack ( Walsh / Charters). Torn quadriceps sheath off - side hind. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 03.02.05. Sand Dancer ( B&L Craik). Off - hind pad injury and back shoulder blade muscle soreness. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 03.02.05.
Race 10	SOUTHLAND STAKES - C3 - 457	Fancy Joe was scratched due to injury. This race started 1 minute late at the request of TAB Trackside. Awesome Enforcer was observed to be difficult to box. Winsome Guy reared at the start and lost ground while Awesome Enforcer, Mr Blackout and Big Teddy Boy were slow to begin. Awesome Enforcer was denied racing room behind Big Teddy Boy nearing the first turn. Winsome Guy and Awesome Enforcer came together for a stride on the first turn with Winsome Guy being checked as a result. Fancy Joe ( D.Schofield). Bruised gracilus muscle. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 30.01.05.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 1	IMPROVERS DASH - C1 - 375	King Of Dreams Swab No: 14037
Race 3	SOLWAY SPRINT - C0 - 375	Bubba Hotep Swab No: 14032
Race 7	TOKOROA DASH - C1 - 375	Delta Belle Swab No: 14045 Jack Rhode Swab No: 14046
Race 9	DUNEDIN DASH - C2/3 - 375	Winsome Dot Swab No: 14048

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