Stipendiary Stewards Report

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club

Manukau Stadium ON SATURDAY 20 Aug 2005

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

Judicial report: Weather: Fine Prior to Race 1 further discussion took place with the Club Electrician, Club President, Club Judicial Steward / Committee and Starter and the decision was made to revert to fully automatic starts from the 527 mtr distance. This decision was reached on the basis that extensive testing had been conducted using the automatic triggering system since the malfunctions at the 31.07.05 and 03.08.05 race meetings without reoccurrence.
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The Swabbing Steward and Veterinary Surgeon were reminded by the Club Judicial Steward of the required prior notice (allocated time) to be given to Trainers / Handlers with greyhounds to be swabbed pre-race.
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Race 4. Following the running of this race concerns were expressed by Trainer, R.P.O'Regan (Lesson In Life) and Owner J.R.Nixon (Sea Master) in relation to the lure being pushed back around the track by the greyhounds for approximately 20 mtrs from where it had initially stopped at the end of the race. The Stipendiary Steward questioned the relieving Lure Driver ( T.A.Green) about the matter and his explanation was noted. Mr Green was requested to ensure that the full 'braking system' options are applied in future in order to prevent the lure being able to be moved forward or backward after it has come to a halt at the end of a race.
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Race 9. Following the final race on the programme, Owner J.R.Nixon (Certainly), lodged an official complaint with the Stipendiary Steward regarding the distance of the lure (driven by T.A.Green) in relation to the leading greyhound during Race 9 and in particular whilst in the back straight ( alleged more than seven metres) and near the finishing line (alleged less than five metres). The video replay was reviewed and although the back straight coverage did not, in the Stipendiary Steward's opinion, provide any evidence due to the fact that the actual lure position could not be seen in that section of the video coverage, it was evident that the leading greyhound and winner Miss Tonsberg, did get closer to the lure than the required five metres at the point where the lure crossed the finishing line. Rule 304.1 states that 'it shall be the aim of the Lure Driver to take the lure and maintain it at a distance of not less than five metres nor more than seven metres from the leading greyhound at all times during the running of the race'. The video review did not indicate that the leading greyhound Miss Tonsberg, nor any other runner, slowed down or changed stride as a result of the lure position during the race. Miss Tonsberg's winning margin was 4 1/4 lengths.
As a result of the official complaint received and subsequent review of the race, the matter was referred to the AGRC Judicial Committee (N.McGough) who opened and adjourned an inquiry.
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George Tooman was the relieving Judge for the race meeting.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	DANNY O'KEEFE HURDLES - C1/2h - 527	Shaka Malawi underwent a pre-race veterinary examination in the parade ring due to a bleeding tail tip and was considered fit to race. Shaka Malawi (5th) was slow to begin. Aranui Flash (3rd) moved inwards after the start cutting off Shaka Malawi which was checked. Kotuku Aranui endeavoured to move outwards on the first bend and checked Aranui Mist (2nd). Aranui Speedy failed to rise sufficiently to clear the second hurdle and fell heavily. A post race veterinary examination detected an injury requiring a 10 day stand down from racing. Aranui Speedy (M.N.Boyd). Lameness left hind leg, small laceration over the knee and bruising. Rule 329. 10 days up to and including 29.08.05.
Race 2	STREETS ICE CREAM DASH - C3 - 318	Rock It Hound (3rd) and Christopher Bale were the slowest to begin. In general tightening after the start Just Too Hot, Stock Broker, Forever Running and Christopher Bale were all checked. Stock Broker (favourite and 6th) moved outwards slightly entering the first turn and severely checked Forever Running which dropped to the rear and stayed there. Stock Broker ran wide entering the home straight and lost valuable ground.
Race 3	RADIO TRACKSIDE STAKES - C1 - 527	Flash Mistress was scratched. Last Account and Shanti were the slowest to begin. Entering the first turn Just The Don galloped on the heels of El Paso Princess with both runners being severely checked. Flash Mistress (J.B.Hastie). Lameness left front (possible vertebral and shoulder injury). Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 7 days up to and including 25.08.05.
Race 4	DENNY'S DASH - C1 - 318	Miss MacSteele was scratched. Our Shereena, Harmoneyes and Roulette Reason were the slowest to begin. On the first turn Sea Master galloped on the heels then hind quarters of Peter Hand (favourite and last) with both being severely checked. A post race veterinary examination detected no injury. A post race veterinary examination of the winner Lesson In Life detected an injury requiring a 30 day stand down from racing. Miss MacSteele (G.B.Darcy). Rule 259 ex Waikato GRC held on 18.08.05. Lesson In Life (R.P.O'Regan). Fractured metacarpals below right wrist. Rule 329. 30 days up to and including 18.09.05.
Race 5	NZ RACING SERIES FINAL #1 - RESf - 527	Time Solves, Mo Mistress and Burn The Peg were slowest to begin. Burn The Peg ran inwards after the start causing tightening and checks to Mo Mistress, Time Solves (3rd), Krackem and Thrilling Faith (winner).
Race 6	THORNTON AUCTIONS DASH - C1 - 318	Dr Dal Santo and Diamond Ditto were slow to begin. King Of Dreams and Candy Coated jostled from the start until the first turn. Candy Coated moved outwards entering the first turn and severely checked itself and Diamond Ditto.
Race 7	SHIFNAL CHIEF SYN DISTANCE FINAL SIX PACK - C1df - 603	Shooshla and Fancy Joe were scratched. Under Time (4th) and Tiger Eyes (last) were slow to begin. Shooshla (S.P.Clark). Left gracilis muscle bruising. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 29.08.05. Fancy Joe (R.P.O'Regan). Rule 329 ex Waikato GRC held on 18.08.05.
Race 8	CAROL'S TAB DASH - C1/2 - 318	Coniston Bale was scratched. First Sample was slow to begin. Ina Tizzy ran inwards after the start causing tightening and severe checks to itself, Foreign Diplomat, First Sample and Don Paulie(3rd). First Sample was tightened and checked again on the first turn. Coniston Bale (G.N.Pomeroy). Rule 329 ex Waikato GRC held on 18.08.05.
Race 9	COMMERCIAL PLUMBING STAKES - C1/2 - 527	Our Madge was scratched. Hopplar ran inwards after the start causing tightening and severe checks to itself, Cosmic Eclipse (4th), Charmaine Bale and Certainly (2nd). Nearing the first turn Winsome Rush (3rd) and Certainly jostled for several strides with Cosmic Eclipse, Keenjackaroo and Hopplar being checked as a result of this jostling. Cosmic Eclipse and Winsome Rush came together for a stride on the home turn. Our Madge (N.P.Green). Due to gaining a start in Race 7.
Race 10	MEADOWSET GRAPHICS DASH - C4 - 318	Shortly after the start Poetical, Jeepers and Osbourne jostled for position and then Poetical (2nd), Jeepers, Osbourne(4th), Final Objective, Kiwi Fire and Parra Power were all involved in jostling and resulting checks.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 1	DANNY O'KEEFE HURDLES - C1/2h - 527	Prince Zidane Swab No: 16534
Race 2	STREETS ICE CREAM DASH - C3 - 318	Jack Rhode Swab No: 16535
Race 3	RADIO TRACKSIDE STAKES - C1 - 527	Thrilling Alice Swab No: 16536
Race 5	NZ RACING SERIES FINAL #1 - RESf - 527	Thrilling Faith Swab No: 16537
Race 7	SHIFNAL CHIEF SYN DISTANCE FINAL SIX PACK - C1df - 603	Run To Paradise Swab No: 16538
Race 10	MEADOWSET GRAPHICS DASH - C4 - 318	Kiwi Fire Swab No: 16540

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