Stipendiary Stewards Report


Auckland Greyhound Racing Club

Manukau Stadium ON SUNDAY 30 Oct 2005

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

Judicial report: Weather: Overcast An AGRC Judicial Committee Hearing was reconvened in relation to charges under NZGRA Rules 130.1 and 130.2 against Mrs K.O'Regan who was not in attendance due to unforeseen circumstances. Following the presentation of available evidence, the Hearing was adjourned by the Chairman (N.McGough) to allow for further communication with Mrs O'Regan in relation to the evidence presented.
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An AGRC Judicial Committee Hearing was opened and adjourned under NZGRA Rules 123.8, 256(a) and 226 at the request of the Stipendiary Steward in relation to the scratching of greyhound 'Tourist Jack' from Race 3.
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Race 3. Sometime after this race concerns were expressed by Trainer P.Henley ( He's Off -2nd) as to the lure distance in front of the leading greyhound which in his opinion was excessive and had caused He's Off to be beaten. No official Notice of Objection under NZGRA Rule 315 was received from Mr Henley.
NZGRA 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'.
On reviewing the video coverage of this race it should be mentioned that the lure and the distance of it was not visible for the entire race however when it was, it did not in my opinion, appear to be further ahead of the leading greyhound (He's Off) than the desired seven metres.
He's Off was a clear leader in the race from entering the first turn and was only run down in the very last stride to be beaten a head by the strong finishing run of Ridley Reason. The lure position was visible in the home straight and I am satisfied that it was within an acceptable distance of the leading greyhound and at no time excessive.
The matter was discussed briefly with the Lure Driver for this race T.Green who stated that he did not consider the lure distance to be excessive.
I do not intend to take any further action in relation to the matter on this occasion.
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Race 8. During the repositioning of the lure carriage for this race it was observed that the exterior cover of the carriage had become loose and needed to be secured prior to the race being run. Following the consideration of options in order to achieve this it was decided to replace the entire lure carriage in order to remove potential operational problems and ensure total safety for the greyhounds competing. This was completed and the race started 6 minutes late. The fault was determined to have been caused by a bolt having vibrated out of the exterior cover.

Incident Reports

Race Number Race Name Incident Report
Race 1 CAROL'S TAB HURDLES FEATURE - C1/2h - 527 Cawbourne Stewy was the slowest to begin. Aranui Speedy, Aranui Tui and Rebecca's Pal came together prior to first hurdle with all three being checked. Prince Zidane jumped the first hurdle hesitantly, appeared injured and then completed course distantly. Cawbourne Stewy misjudged the second to last hurdle and fell heavily severely checking Aranui Speedy as a result. Post race veterinary examinations of Cawbourne Stewy and Prince Zidane detected an injury to Prince Zidane requiring a stand down from racing and no injury to Cawbourne Stewy. Prince Zidane (M.N.Boyd). Left gracilis tear. Rule 329. 21 days up to and including 19.11.05.
Race 2 WWW.EXPOSURES.CO.NZ - WEBSITE HOSTING DASH - C4 - 318 Stooge and Little Toot were the slowest to begin. Entering the first turn general tightening resulted in checks to Sue Van Gill, Charlston Time, Little Toot and Stooge. I'm Wishing ran very wide on the first turn. Nearing the back straight Little Toot ran outwards across the heels of Sue Van Gill and checked itself in the process. Nearing the home turn Sue Van Gill moved outwards checking I'm Wishing and shortly after collided with the hind quarters of that runner which severely checked it. Comical Ali (J.B.Hastie) Front right foot, middle web spiking and infection. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 08.11.05.
Race 3 COMMERCIAL PLUMBING STAKES - C3/4 - 527 Rialto Reason and Shooshla were the slowest to begin. He's Off ran inwards at the start checking Time Solves. Entering the first turn Stinger Bart, Time Solves and Kaimai Gold came together with both being checked. Rialto Reason ran very wide on the first turn. Nearing the turn out of the back straight Certainly drifted slightly and checked Time Solves. Tourist Jack (R.P.O'Regan). No vet certificate supplied. Rule 259.3. 30 days up to and including 26.11.05. ( Refer Judicial). (Registration papers to be presented to Stipendiary Steward for endorsement).
Race 4 NORTHERN DIGITAL MAIDEN STAKES - C0 - 527 Cowboy Dreamer and Joebees Jet were the slowest to begin. Lauren Auder ran inwards at the start and checked itself and Sun Of Jonelle. Cowboy Dreamer and Coruba Sun came together after the start with both being checked. Thrilling Dingo and Grand Master came together after the start with both being checked. Coruba Sun, Cowboy Dreamer and Grand Master came together after 30 mtrs with all three runners being checked. Nearing the first turn Thrilling Dingo, Grand Master and Cowboy Dreamer came together with Thrilling Dingo and Grand Master being checked. Nearing the back straight Coruba Sun endeavoured to move through a gap on the rail and collided with Maggy Jay resulting in both runners falling heavily and Cowboy Dreamer being severely checked in this incident. Sun Of Jonelle attempted to jump the fallen runners but failed to do so and also fell heavily. Thrilling Dingo and Grand Master were severely hampered and checked in this incident losing all chance. Post race veterinary examinations of Maggy Jay, Coruba Sun and Sun Of Jonelle detected no injuries. Ray Reeb (N.P.Green). Dislocating unstable right front toe. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 08.11.05.
Race 5 HALLOWEEN NIGHT DASH - C1 - 318 Roulette Reason was slow to begin. Our Shereena stumbled slightly shortly after the start and then ran wide on the first turn. Miss Livewire was tightened, checked and then drifted on the first turn. A post race veterinary examination of Just Hasty detected no injury. Airfield Fog (C.J.Derecourt). Swollen and bruised right front leg. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 7 days up to and including 04.11.04. Morriset (C.J.Morris). Scratched by NZGRA under Rule 210.1. Grading error- No penalty.
Race 6 MEADOWSET GRAPHICS DASH - C2 - 318 Thrilling Mike, Jimmitom and Candy Coated were the slowest to begin. Jimmitom and Candy Coated jostled for several strides prior to the first turn. Entering the first turn Thrilling Mike moved off the rail and forced Foreign Diplomat wide and to cover extra ground. Candy Coated was hampered in this incident.
Race 7 JIMBO'S PETFOOD STAKES - C1 - 527 Thrilling Gus was very slow to begin and made up ground strongly to win. Rockwell Reason and Super Deal came together for a stride after 10 mtrs and again after 50 mtrs. Aranui Gold (M.N.Boyd). Rule 259 ex Manawatu GRC 27.10.05.
Race 8 DENNY'S STAKES - C2 - 527 This race started 6 minutes late due to a lure carriage change being necessary. Under Time and Frosty's Special were the slowest to begin. Just The Don and Frosty's Special came together for a stride after 25 mtrs with Just The Don being checked. Under Time was checked on the first turn then ran very wide. Tent Top was tightened and checked on the first turn. Under Time moved inwards on the turn out of the back straight and tightened and checked Tent Top and itself.
Race 9 RADIO TRACKSIDE DASH - C3 - 318 This race started 1 minute late due to the delay to race 8. General Tightening after the start resulted in checks to Miamigo, Jack Rhode, Winsome Dot, Parra Power and Awesome At Last. Entering the first turn general tightening resulted in severe checks to Awesome At Last, Miamigo, Rock It Hound and Goldfinger Jewel. On the first turn Awesome At Last moved outwards jostling with and checking Gold finger Jewel several times. Awesome At Last ran very wide into the home turn and lost a lot of ground. Boss Brentin (B& L Craik) Rule 329 ex Waikato GRC 27.10.05.
Race 10 'MELBOURNE CUP PARTY' STAKES - C1 - 527 This race started 2 minutes late at the request of TAB Trackside. Shellsal and Iza Dance were the slowest to begin. Shellsal and El Paso Princess came together twice on the first turn with El Paso Princess being checked. Coruba Rush ran wide in the home straight and held on to win comfortably. Ona Run (D.L.Annette) Rule 259 ex Waikato GRC 27.10.05.


Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number Race Name Swabbing
Race 2 WWW.EXPOSURES.CO.NZ - WEBSITE HOSTING DASH - C4 - 318 Osbourne Swab No: 16775
Race 6 MEADOWSET GRAPHICS DASH - C2 - 318 Thrilling Delta Swab No: 16776
Race 9 RADIO TRACKSIDE DASH - C3 - 318 Go Tyler Go Swab No: 16777




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